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Twenty-one of the Darling Downs South West region’s best employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational students are preparing to compete in their local final as part of the Queensland Government’s top industry awards program — the Queensland Training Awards.

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

• Caleb Mayne from Kingaroy
• Jacob McMahon from Highfields
• Desiree Kirby from Toowoomba

Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

• Penelope Gardner from Centenary Heights
• Josephine Shannon from Dalby
• Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla

Vocational Student of the Year

• Daniel Abot from Toowoomba
• Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba
• Cheryl Walsh from Nanango

School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

• Jake Jones from Middle Ridge 
• Bonnie Shipper from Rockmount
• Sophie-Lee Smith from Highfields

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

• Joseph Frey from Goondiwindi
• Rheanna Summers from Toowoomba
• Amanda Tronc from Chinchilla

Small Employer of the Year

• Diesel Electrics, Dalby
• Payton Kitchens, Toowoomba
• Urban Hi-Lights, Toowoomba

Employer of the Year

• Hastings Deering (Australia) Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
• Homestyle Bakeries Pty Ltd, Toowoomba
• Orford Refrigeration, Toowoomba

Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine says the awards honour achievements across a host of industries vital to the state’s success.

Queensland’s vocational education and training programs are highly regarded around the world and, at a local level, help communities reap the benefits of skilled workers and competitive industries,” Mr Shine said.

Mr Shine said the Darling Downs South West region finals, one of seven being staged across Queensland, will be held at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Friday July 30, 2010.

Winners then progress to the state final in September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where finalists in a further four categories will also be presented.  State winners will also have the chance to enter the Australian Training Awards in Sydney in November.

The Queensland Training Awards, now in their 49^th year, are run by the Queensland Government’s Department of Education and Training.

For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au.

Wilsonton Lions Club has continued to show their support to the Toowoomba Hospice by supporting the ‘Adopt A Room’ Campaign for $3,500.00 to help with the care of people who are suffering from a terminal illness.

Toowoomba Hospice Chairman Mr. Graham Barron OAM said The Wilsonton Lions Club has again shown their support by giving us money that can be used to help our clients have a more comfortable stay while we are caring for them in the Hospice. We are very fortunate to have strong community support, and Wilsonton Lions Club is no exception.”

President of the Wilsonton Lions Mrs. Elaine Kieseker said The Wilsonton Lions Club is made up of ordinary people doing extraordinary things – supporting people with a disability, community greening, and fundraising for worthwhile causes.”

“Those who Adopt a Room will be adding to the dignity and calmness that surrounds a client during their last stages of life”, said Mr. Barron Our Adopt A Room Campaign is used to maintain a fresh and comfortable environment when required; fresh paint, touch ups, purchase furnishings/furniture for the room as well as general maintenance”

Toowoomba Hospice is a not-for-profit, community facility, caring for people with a terminal illness and their families at no cost. The Hospice is located in O’Quinn Street, Toowoomba  and needs to raise valuable funds to keep the service running.

Wilsonton Lions Club President Lion Elaine Kieseker and Secretary Lion Carmel Goldsworthy were on hand to see the room their club has ‘Adopted’ get a fresh coat of paint We are very proud to be able to serve our community” said Lion Carmel

Each month the Jondaryan Woolshed presents the best of local musical talent at its Big Country Sunday Brunch and guests at this weekend’s event will be delighted with the Brunch debut of the Spyglass Drive trio.

Spyglass Drive is an energetic ensemble playing upbeat interpretations of jazz, country and rock. Featuring Graham Muller on piano, Camillo Lanzafame on electric bass and Gary Poole on drums and vocals, Spyglass Drive performs regularly at venues around Toowoomba including the Toowoomba Jazz Club, the Toowoomba City Golf Club and the Picnic Point Function Centre.

Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Peter Taylor says The Jondaryan Woolshed has developed a well-deserved reputation for supporting and promoting local talent at its monthly brunch. The Darling Downs has a huge pool of creative talent and the Woolshed provides a stage for some of our best musicians.
Spyglass Drive will add to the diverse range of entertainers who keep feet tapping while visitors enjoy their hearty, country-style breakfast at one of Australia’s premier historic venues.”

As always, the Big Country Sunday Brunch provides outstanding value for money with a homestyle cooked breakfast, entertainment and access to the Jondaryan Woolshed’s attractions – including guided tours and sheep shearing demonstrations – for only $25 for adults and $12 for children.

Brunch visitors also enjoy the Jondaryan Woolshed’s regular monthly entertainment including a demonstration by the Darling Downs Light Horse Troop.

Bookings are essential. Call (07) 4692 2229 or visit www.jondaryanwoolshed.com

Submitted by: John Osborne
Chief Executive Officer, Jondaryan Woolshed
Ph: 0419 650 459 or (07) 4692 2229
www.jondaryanwoolshed.com

The theme is ‘Remember Day’ which will highlight that members of the Warwick Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance and SES) remember those who have been killed or injured in traffic crashes and encourage members of the community to:

firstly remember those persons and
secondly remember to drive safely themselves.

The morning will consist of the following
* Street parade of emergency service vehicles (Police, Fire, Ambo and SES) on Tuesday 22/6/10 commencing 0900hrs going down Palmerin from Percy Street to Leslie Park, Warwick
* A short service and speeches in Leslie Park conducted by Police Chaplain. Music by Warwick State High School Band.
* Emergency service vehicles and personnel available to public.

The event should take no more than 1 hour. As part of the Service a black wrist band with the word ‘Remember’ on it will be distributed to signify this commitment to remember those killed and injured as well as remembering to drive safely yourself.

It is hoped that the community generally and schools will support this initiative. Warwick Emergency Services Remember Day has been arranged in partnership with the Warwick Emergency Services, Warwick Daily News and Southern Downs Regional Council

Greg Morrow
District Officer
Queensland Police Warwick District Office,
86 Fitzroy Street, Warwick
Ph 4660 4450

Sexual assault, bar-room fights, use of illegal recreational drugs, binge drinking and underage drinking are all issues that teenagers may face but do they know how to react?

This and many other questions will be answered at a special information evening, called `Putting Parents in the Picture’, to be held at Harristown High School on June 22 from 7pm.

Hosted by Shannon Donaldson Province Lawyers, the Queensland Health School Based Youth Health Nurse Team, the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation and Harristown High School, the information evening will help young people and parents become more responsible by being aware of the many pitfalls they may face.

Oakey Youth Health Nurse Chris Coleborn said Putting Parents in the Picture was a unique.

This program uses a series of authentic but confronting movie scenarios to show how young people can become involved in life altering incidents as a result of poor decision making. The issues presented and discussed include assault, binge drinking and drug use.

The program was created by Toowoomba solicitors Adair Donaldson and Peter Shannon after years of seeing youth involved in life changing situations. Using their knowledge and experience Adair and Peter believe the program can make a difference in people’s lives.

Having worked as a youth health nurse for 3 years I believe this program will go a long way toward helping families communicate about youth issues. If this communication starts early at home and is combined with support at school we hope that we can reduce the amount of youth health issues in our community.

We need people to book so please contact Harristown State High School on 46368770 or Toowoomba State High School on 46371324,” she said. educational program that had been developed in regional Queensland to help communities deal with issues confronting young people.

Submitted by Tony Rehn
Rehn.AnthonyP@police.qld.gov.au