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Few experiences are more terrifying for parents than having their child go missing.

A new scheme launched by Crime Stoppers in Toowoomba this week aims to avoid those situations by helping vulnerable members of the community reunite with loved ones more quickly and easily.

Designed for young children, dependant elderly, and people with disabilities, the Reunite Service will provide needed assistance to those who may be unable to communicate for themselves if lost, hurt or distressed.

A secure online registration process allows all crucial identification information to be stored including next of kin contact details, emergency medical information and a current photo.

The child or vulnerable adult wears a wristband that has an identification number, and a Reunite contact phone number, which someone who finds that person can ring.

Phoning that number allows Crime Stoppers to directly contact next of kin in an emergency, or distribute information directly to police, the Reunite Service will significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to reunite separated parties.

Darling Downs Crime Stoppers Chair Marcus Osborne was at the Toowoomba launch and spoke of its application in the Toowoomba community.

The Reunite Service will positively contribute to the safety of those most vulnerable on the Downs, and I welcome the initiative,” Mr Osborne said.

It offers peace of mind both for parents and those who have to be responsible for others in the community who may have difficulty if they become lost or disoriented.

This is a great concept that I urge all people across the Downs to consider.”

To register or for more information go to www.reuniteservice.com.au

People,

Just a quick reminder that there will be an Attitudinal Driving Workshop held at the Toowoomba RSL on TUESDAY 8th June 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Please phone Oakey police station to register attendance on: 4691 1020.

The workshop will target young drivers preparing to get their licence, but it will be valuable for any young drivers to hear this message. There will be speakers from Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance and a local serious crash survivor.

Tony Rehn, Crime Prevention Officer

Southern Region, Queensland Police Service

Ph 07 4631 6755  Fax 07 4615 3200

The Toowoomba Spinners, Weavers & Dyers Group is holding a Craft Market Day at the Spinners Building, southern end of the main arena, Toowoomba Show Grounds on Sunday 6^th Jun 2010, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Our special feature display is called Twisted Botanicals, which will showcase all the ways nature can influence textiles.  Demonstrations of spinning, weaving, felting and other fibre crafts will continue throughout the day, as well as sales of handmade items, including clothing, wearable art, hats, bags and lots more.

Other stalls will be joining us on the day, including books, plants, yarn, pottery, dolls, fudge, clothing, bath products, and more.  Food and drink will be supplied by the Lions Club and the Coffee Cruizer.

Entry is free and there is plenty of parking available, so come along and experience craft at its best.

TSW&D Craft Market Day flyer

Joy Cook

Secretary, Toowoomba Spinners, Weavers & Dyers Group Inc

0416 161 953

It’s a tough trek to the top of Mt Everest, but that hasn’t stopped 20 teams of staff members from Heritage Building Society in Toowoomba from launching a race to the summit.

Workmates from Clifford Gardens, Grand Central and K-Mart branches, along with multiple head office teams, have set out with the top of the world in their sights. Even more impressive is that they are doing it without oxygen tanks, parkas or gloves, and without even leaving the neighbourhood!

That’s because the teams are tackling the Everest Virtual Challenge, a unique fund-raising event sponsored by Heritage Building Society that supports sick kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane.

The concept is simple. Teams of up to 15 people are aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day in the two weeks between May 17 and 30. If they do that, the team will collectively total 2.1 million steps, which is the equivalent of walking to the top of Mt Everest.

Teams use pedometers to track their steps and gather sponsors along the way. All money raised goes to the Royal Children’s Hospital. The target is $150,000 by the end of the two weeks.

Heritage CEO John Minz said the event was potentially life-changing, in more ways than one.

”Each year, the Royal Children’s Hospital cares   for more than 30,000 children from all over Queensland and beyond. About 60 per cent come from regional and rural areas.

Through the support of the community, the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation works wonders for sick kids by investing in groundbreaking research leading to faster diagnoses, better treatments and ultimately cures for childhood illnesses.

The money raised by the Everest Virtual Challenge contributes directly to these life-changing projects.

And the Challenge is fantastic because it also encourages people to improve their own health by getting out and exercising. Walking 10,000 steps a day could be life-changing- and perhaps life-saving – for participants as well.

Altogether Heritage Building Society has entered almost 400 staff members in 33 teams – that’s from a total staff of 700. If you would like to help sponsor the Everest Virtual Challenge event, inquire at your local Heritage branch or log onto the website at www.workingwonders.com.au.