Successful funding results for Everton community groups

Member for Everton, Tim Mander has welcomed another funding boost for local community groups through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Mr Mander said eligible local community groups had received a share of $56,000 to help them with the purchase of necessary equipment and upgrades.
“These grants allow the profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities that will help benefit our community,” Mr Mander said.
The next funding round opened mid-April and closes at midnight on 31 May.
“I encourage all local groups, however big or small, to apply for the next round of funding and make the most of this wonderful opportunity,” he said.
For more information or to see a full list of recipients please visit http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs/successful-funding-applications
GCBF Grant Recipients – Round 83
. Arana Netball Club $4,059.00
Purchase equipment
. West Arana Hills Rugby League Football Club $14,913.50
Purchase canteen equipment
. Gaythorne Bowls Sports & Community $9,407.27
Upgrade kitchen
. Wrestling Queensland Inc. $27,705.00
Purchase equipment and conduct program

Children's immunisation clinics

Brisbane City Council provides a free immunisation service for children to help protect them against childhood diseases such as measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.
Council childhood immunisation clinics can vaccinate children from six weeks until ten years of age.
Bookings are not required for Council immunisation clinics.
Keperra
Location: North West Community Health Centre
Address: 49 Corrigan Street, Keperra
Opening Hours: 9am - 11am
Opening Days: Monday fortnightly (excluding public holidays)

Mitchelton
Location: Mitchelton Library, Meeting Room
Address: 37 Heliopolis Place, Mitchelton, QLD 4053
Opening Hours: 9-11am
Opening Days: Thursday (weekly)

$6,998 boost for Everton community groups

Two Everton community groups will share in $6,998 in local funding to purchase essential equipment to continue their good work helping others.
Member for Everton, Tim Mander said this round of Caring for our Community grants recognised the valuable contribution community groups and their volunteers made to better communities across Queensland.
“These grants provide a fantastic opportunity to improve community facilities and upgrade resources whether it is a printer, computer or a fridge and a small boost like this can go a long way for our community groups and their volunteers,” Mr Mander said.
The following community groups will receive Caring for Our Community grants:
- Bunya Community Environmental Association Inc - $2998
- Help Enterprises - $4000

Ferny Grove schools urged to book into Premier’s reading challenge

Member for Ferny Grove, Mark Furner MP HAS encouraged local schools to take up the Premier’s Reading Challenge to help foster a love of books among children.
Mr Furner said as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge from 19 May to 28 August students would aim to read a minimum number of books.
“I want to encourage local schools to take up the challenge because this is a great way to support existing literacy programs,” he said
“This is all about encouraging our students to get more involved in reading.”
During the challenge Prep to Year 2 students aim to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 – 4 students aim to read 20 books and Years 5 – 9 aim to read 15 books.
Mr Furner said throughout the challenge students – along with their parent/guardian – would keep track of their reading progress.
“The challenge is great opportunity for classes to celebrate reading milestone with students along the way and students will also receive Certificates of Achievement,” he said.

Slow down and look out for students

Motorists are being warned to slow down near school zones and be mindful of the presence of students near the road.
Member for Ferny Grove, Mark Furner MP said children can be unpredictable and drivers need to take that into account when they are travelling in the vicinity of schools.  
“Motorists should be vigilant at all times to ensure the safety of children travelling to and from the school gates,” Mr Furner said.
“Slowing down to 40km/h when you are in a school zone could be all it takes to prevent a tragedy. I urge every driver to be aware of children getting off buses and walking or riding their bikes and scooters to school.”
Mr Furner said school crossing supervisors and the Queensland Government’s successful school zone flashing lights program are making the journey to school safer for students.
He also encouraged parents to drop off and pick up their children in designated zones, to follow the rules and be vigilant about ensuring their children are supervised when getting in and out of cars.
“The golden rules are for drivers to slow down and obey the rules, and for parents to be vigilant in helping children cross the roads safely,” Mr Furner said.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc.

Thank you all for your support and generosity during our fundraising at Coles and Spotlight Everton Park. Thank you to both those retailers for continually allowing us the space to set our stalls. 

The Association exists for the benefit of Australian nashos called up in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973. To find out the advantages of belonging to the association, to apply for the two medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to locate a branch closer to where you live, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au. For more information on Brisbane North West branch activities phone Dave on 3366 3191.    

Brisbane North West branch meets in RSL Gaythorne at 10.15am on the third Sunday of each month, the next meeting on May 17 marking our tenth anniversary. Visitors and new members are welcome. After each meeting there is the chance to enjoy a meal in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room.

Shed Happens

SHED HAPPENS FOR MEN

100^th Anniversary of ANZAC, Shed Night

About twenty-five  blokes from” The Hills area” regularly attend Shed Nights.

Shed Night in April included a tribute to Anzac led by  RSL President, Doug.  Parry.

Interviews included former Brigadier Mike Paramor AM  who  IS CEO of Greening Australia and earlier of  The Tattersall’s Club. He spoke about the campaign to introduce women as members of The Tattersall’s Club.Michael, with his wife, Rosie, are Gap residents.

Alan interviewed Chris McCarthy who saw active service with Interfet in East Timor. Chris shared how he met his now wife, Heather [They have three children],on the boat on their way from Darwin to East Timor. Chris is CEO of Hear and Say..We shall hear more about “HearandSay “when Founder Dr.Dimity Dornan AO, is interviewed at our Community Shed Night now planned for Thursday October 29 [Please note change of date].

MAY’S REGULAR Shed Night..is Wednesday May 20 and will feature interviews of Professor Alex Crandon, Gynaecological  Encologist, about his life work in medicine and surgery and his more recent ”pro bono” service with aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory , as well as Nathan Swaffer,  Chair of the Queensland Rover Scout Council, who will share something of the activities and service of Rover Scouts [18 to 26 year old young adults] in Queensland and internationally.

See us on Facebook    The Gap/Ashgrove ”Shed Night”     or  website www.shedhappensformen.com.au            

Email: gapshednight @gmail.com or  contact Alan on 3351 2538 or Lionel on  3300 1226