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Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre Community Care News
December 2018—January 2019
4 Dear St Gin Gin Q 4671 4130 4630 [email protected]
bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Building a better community
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Hello, I’m Sharon. I have been the Library Co-ordinator at Gin Gin Library for nearly 3 years and have lived in Gin Gin for 17 years. My husband and I have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren and we are very lucky that they all live within an hour of us. I enjoy camping, keeping fit, cooking from scratch, live theatre and, of course, reading. I love my job at the library which provides so much variety and the opportunity to work with community members.
Branch Manager Community Services: Kirstin Harrison
Neighbourhood Centre Community Development Officer: Venessa Van Peype
Neighbourhood Centre Casual Support Officer: Steffi Bates
Neighbourhood Centre Support Officer: Amber Larsen
Jointly funded by Bundaberg Regional Council and the Queensland Government
All the staff and volunteers here wish you a happy and safe festive season. We hope you find ways to keep yourself cool in the next couple of months. Thanks to everyone in the community who made 2018 a great year in Gin Gin and we look forward to sharing more fun times together in 2019.
Close 4.45 pm Monday 24 December 2018
Re-open 8.15 am Tuesday 2 January 2019
Our free Tai-Chi classes and Craft Group will be closed extra days over the festive season. Please contact us for more details on 4130 4630.
For any emergencies please call Council's Call Centre on 1300 883 699
3 December 2018—January 2019
Ladies, we have a
selection of donated
tampons, pads and
handbags available for women in need.
Pop into the Centre or
call 4130 4630 for
more information.
#itsinthebag
We had a great turnout for the Disaster Management Workshop held at the Centre on
31 October. There were members from our local community and representatives from
the local rural fire brigade, SES and other community groups in attendance. You can try
Bundaberg Regional Council's Disaster Dashboard at disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
Are your details up-to-date on the Bundy Region Connect Community Directory?
Any community organisation, group and club in the Bundaberg Region, including Gin Gin, can register for FREE and promote their club. To register, or to update your details, simply complete the online form at bundyregionconnect.qld.gov.au. For more information contact Council Community Development Unit. Phone 1300 883 699 or email [email protected]
See in 2019 in style at Gin Gin’s New Years Eve Big Bash at the Football Grounds from 5 pm to 1 am. Lots of activities and family fun. Adults $5 & children a gold coin entry. Brought to you by the local Gin Gin Sporting Community.
Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre is accepting donations and nominations on behalf of the community. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making it a merrier Christmas for families and individuals this year. To nominate someone for a hamper either download a form from the Bundaberg Regional Council Website or collect from the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre. Please return it to the Centre by 7 December 2018. Members of the community cannot nominate themselves.
Including Gin Gin Australia Day Spirit Awards and fun family activities
Date Friday, 26 January 2019 Time 10 am Venue Gin Gin Youth Activity Centre Entry FREE Contacts Judith Manderson Ph 4157 2110 Judy Honor Ph 0405 451 916 Email [email protected] Award nominations required by 21 December 2018 Hosted by the Gin Gin Scout Group
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Book in for events Eventbrite, Facebook, library counter or phone 4130 4620
Gin Gin Library Coordinator Sharon Millett
Bookings essential
Christmas closure: Gin Gin Library will be closed from Tuesday 25 December and will re-open on Wednesday 2 January. Customers may borrow 2 extra items in December.
Story
Time
Make an Advent Calendar for the week before Christmas. Date: Monday 17 December Time: 10—11 am Ages: 2 years +
Make a jewellery roll for yourself or as a gift, using basic sewing skills. Date: Monday 17 December Time: 2—3 pm Ages: 5 years +
Happy Hoe-Down Show with Mr Yipadee Hilarious ‘upbeat’ live music show with international best-selling children’s author, Dean O’Brien, Date: Friday 25 January Time: TBA Bookings open 7 January Ages: 2 years +
The Hatching Day was a huge success with around 200 children enjoying the free activities at Dear Street Park. Children and adults were excited to witness twin crocodiles hatching from the Reading Egg and early next year there will be a naming competition for them. It was great to see the community really coming together to support this special literacy project.
The last story time for the year is on
Monday 3 December at 9.30 am.
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To keep kids interested in reading throughout the holidays, Gin Gin Library is running the Summer Reading Club. The theme is Curious Creatures and it promises to be heaps of fun. Entry is free and available for all ages. Check out the events:
Summer Reading Club Launch Bookings Essential
Register, pick up your pack and create your own Curious Creature.
Date: Thursday 6 December
Time: 3—5 pm
All ages
Be a Curious Creature Bookings Essential
Use virtual reality to become a curious creature!
Date: Friday 18 January
Times: 11 am ages 8-12 years and 1.30pm ages 13 years +
Limited spaces.
Summer Reading Club Celebration Party Bookings Essential
Fun activities and light refreshments provided. Members only!
Date: Monday 21st January
Time: 10– 11.30 am
Weekly activities every Thursday at 3—4 pm from 6 December to 17 January.
Drop into the Library throughout January to discover self-paced activities, including unlikely heroes and moth migration. Each week has something different!
Going away in the holidays? No problem. There are lots of online activities!
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The Team
Community Care Coordinator: Lee-Anne Tober
Care Worker Admin: Lee Wenborn
Community Support Workers:
Vanessa Frame, Karen Lindsay, Gayb McNally, Faren Munro
Lee
A stress free 2019!
Faren
For my family & I to be
happy & healthy!
Lee-Anne
Peace on Earth & a puppy!
Vanessa
For my Son & his family to
find the perfect home!
Karen
Peace on Earth & joy for all!
Gayb
To be rich!
Welcome to our last Newsletter for 2018! The year has flown by and we are getting ready for
2019. We are planning some new and exciting Day Program activities which will be rolled out
in the New Year. Watch this space!! Please note that our office is closed from 4.45 pm
Tuesday 25 December 2018 and reopens 8.15 am Wednesday 2 January 2019. There will be
no services from Monday 24 December 2018 to Tuesday 1 January 2019. The KCO staff and
myself would like to wish our Clients and Carers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
All The best, Lee-Anne
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January 2019 — Bundaberg OP Shop Tour!
Shop at two different OP shops in Bundaberg — Endeavour and Lifeline.
Enjoy lunch by the river eating freshly caught fish from our region.
Morning Tea provided at the Botanical Gardens. Lunch at own expense at
Grunskes By The River.
Date Thursday 24 January 2019
Time Leaving GGNC 8.30 am
Cost $17 (Lunch at own expense)
RSVP 18 January 2019
February 2019 — Indoor Games Day
Come and enjoy an air-conditioned Indoor Games Morning with Kolan
Community Options at Centre Day Respite room. A variety of games will
be played from indoor bowls through to cards. The decision is all yours...
Date Thursday 21 February 2019
Time 9 am — 3 pm
Cost $17 (lunch provided)
RSVP 15 February 2019
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KOLAN COMMUNITY OPTIONS provides entry level support for younger people and frail, older people to assist
and re-enable clients to live independently in a safe home environment within their own community. We also
provide assistance to carers to maintain their caring role by offering respite services so that the carer can take a
break. We are funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Program and the Queensland Community
Care Program.
Tired of sitting at home and wishing for something to do?
Feeling Lonely? Want to meet new people and have some fun?
Kolan Community Options hosts an informal lunch group the 1 Thursday of the month from 12 pm
Next dates Thursday 7 February 2019 (Highway Hotel)
Thursday 7 March 2019 (Gin Gin Hotel)
RSVP’s required on Ph: 4130 4626 Transport may be available upon enquiry
LUNCH AT CLIENTS EXPENSE, ORDERING FROM THE MENU
We welcome all clients, friends and community
Helping you stay in your home longer ..... Are you a loving Carer of someone at home? Do you feel you need some time during the day to be alone so you can get some time out to get things done such as shopping, paying bills, doctors appointments or just some time for a coffee, but you need to make sure the person you care for is cared for while your are not there. Please contact Kolan Community Options as we have availability for our Centre Day Respite Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Kolan Community Options
DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019
4th DAY PROGRAM
5th B’BERG TRANSPORT
7th COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH
2nd B’BERG TRANSPORT
12th B’BERG TRANSPORT
8th DAY PROGRAM
9th B’BERG TRANSPORT
18th DAY PROGRAM
19th B’BERG TRANSPORT
16th B’BERG TRANSPORT
NO SERVICES MONDAY 24 DECEMBER 2018 TO MONDAY 1 JANUARY 2019
22nd DAY PROGRAM
23rd B’BERG TRANSPORT
24th BUNDABERG OP SHOP TOUR OUTING
Office is closed from 25 December 2018 and reopens 2 January 2019
30th B’BERG TRANSPORT