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The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Inc. receives funding from the Queensland Department of Communities
2/2014
July
COMMUNITY NEWS
Newsletter of the Hinchinbrook
Community Support Centre Inc.
HCSC—Official Opening of our New Offices in August
E citing News
When group facilitator Marilyn Pavetto organized an Easter luncheon for members of the HCSC coffee club she planned everything in detail. Vol-unteers, entertainers and staff all knew exactly what they had to do on the day. Unfortunately, what Marilyn had not planned for was an unex-pected cyclone and torrential rain north of Ingham. In the face of gloomy weather, coffee club members smiled and turned up for their much awaited event. On Friday the 11th of April the planned barbeque luncheon went ahead despite the preparations for the flood that isolated Ingham residents a few days later.
Hi my name is Carolyn Kemp and I am married with three children. I
have worked at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC)
for 13 years. Every day is different at HCSC which is one of the
reasons why I enjoy my job so much. I have been fortunate to have
experienced various roles over these 13 years. At first I was
employed as an administration assistant doing 10 hours/week, mainly
working with HCSC’s Vacation Care Program, the first one in
Ingham. After a few years I progressed into the Community Support
Service Program doing 15 hours/week. As HCSC expanded I was
given the opportunity to move into the Community Housing Program
working 21 hours/week. My commitment to HCSC has given me the
opportunity to go from a part-time worker to a qualified full time
worker. Since 2011 I have worked in the Homelessness Program, and
over the past years I have been able to complete a Certificate IV in
Social Housing and a Diploma of Community Welfare Work with the
support of HCSC staff and management. This year I have been
fortunate enough to be part of the expansion to our new premises at
‘The HUB’ on McIlwraith Street and I look forward to the years
ahead.
Meet the staff
12th to 18th of May 2014
The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre thanked its volunteers during Volunteer week. Their contribution was acknowledged as they continue to provide invaluable support to staff delivering essential ser-vices to the Hinchinbrook community. HCSC is proud to have over fifteen volunteers who regularly offer their time at the Centre. Importantly, the management committee at HCSC is also made up of committed community members who volunteer their time. Over a cup of tea and a slice of chocolate cake, Carol Sanderson con-firmed that volunteering is an unpaid, but very rewarding activity that helps build strong communities. Carol, who began volunteering in 1980 when the Centre first opened its doors, shared some stories about her volunteer experience with HCSC staff and new volunteers Leslie and Kathy.
From all the staff, and the community THANK YOU
Volunteers’ week celebrations
After recent flooding from Cyclone Ita, many of our families in our community were affected by flood water in their homes. We have had many phone calls for assistance at the centre, with some families having lost a lot of their belongings, from living in a flood prone area and with water levels reaching much higher than anticipated. Our centre has been able to offer support to victims of the flooding, either through one-one counselling or by sourcing donations. HCSC are working in consultation with GIVIT, an online organisation, in sourcing these donations. Anyone from Australia is able to access the website, have a look at which people require assistance, what items they actually require and donate such items. We have had some very generous donations from people across states, including Qld, NSW & Victoria. We have also had some very generous donations come in by community members in Ingham, by requesting donations through Facebook – Buy, Swap, Sell. If you feel you are able to support people in your community by donating something, then please check out the GIVIT website on:
www.givit.org.au or come and speak with a staff member at HCSC. If you have been affected by Cyclone Ita and her associated flooding and feel like you could benefit from talking with an experienced worker, please feel free to contact HCSC on 4776 1822 to arrange an appointment
Youth Support The Youth Worker, Quinta Lahtinen, is available at the centre each
week on Tuesday and Wednesday to support young people aged
10-25 years. If you are currently experiencing difficulties at
home, school or at work - or know of someone else who is -
please feel free to make an appointment to speak with Quinta to
see how she can help . The Youth Support Service can support
young people with issues including:
Social isolation
Unemployment
Issues with school
Homelessness
Pregnancy or parenting issues
Physical/mental/emotional/sexual issues
Substance misuse
Domestic Violence
Funky Girls Fun Club Are you in your teens or early 20s?
Would you love to have some fun with a bunch of friends?
When: Wednesday afternoons 1pm – 3pm
Where: Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre,
71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Ph: 4776 1822 email: [email protected]
Why: Try out your skills in jewellery making,
craft, painting and other fun activities for FREE
Refreshments provided
COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT
HAM WWHATHAT ISIS SQUALORSQUALOR?? 4850
O The term ‘severe domestic squalor’ is applied when a person’s home is so unclean, messy and unhygienic that people of similar culture and background would consider extensive clearing and cleaning to be essential.
O As well as accumulation of waste, there may have been purposeful collection and/or retention of items to the extend that the occupant is not able to adequately clean up the dwelling.
O Accumulations of dirt, grime and waste material that extend throughout living areas of the dwelling, along with presence or evidence of insects and other vermin. Rotting food, excrement &/or odours present.
O Rooms, appliances and household essentials are not functional or accessible due to accumulated items and waste material.
WWHATHAT ISIS HHOARDINGOARDING??
What are Hoarding Behaviours?
The acquisition of and failure to discard possessions that appear to be useless or of limited value.
O Keeping things… ‘just in case’
O Accumulating to the extent that it dominates your time, space and thoughts
O Continuing to collect despite rooms being packed full and becoming unusable (e.g. having to sleep in the bath)
O Being unable to organize and discard things
O Feeling attachment to the things that are collected
O Attributing high value to “things” even when they present a health and safety risk to self and others
HCSC offers a free transport service to Townsville for non-urgent medical patients (PTSS voucher required). Escorts of patients can also travel, please check eligibility and discounted fares. If there is room, anyone may use this service for visits to an inpatient, or medical appointments not covered by the PTSS (e.g. dental), but will have to pay a fee. Contact the Centre for more information. We strictly do not operate a shopping or airport transfer service. The bus departs Ingham approximately 2 hours before the first appointment in Townsville. This means that we coordinate our schedule each day depending on the needs of our clients. As soon as everyone has finished with their medical appointments, the bus returns to Ingham. Timetables may vary due to appointments and we contact everyone travelling the day before to confirm travel and departure times. We will try our best to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Book by phoning 4776 1822, if you miss us leave a message with your name and phone number
and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Townsville
Non Urgent
Medical
Appointments
Operating every weekday
for bookings phone
47761822
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
Bus Fares & Times to Townsville
FARES $ RETURN FARE
Medical PTSS travel voucher no extra charge
No Medical travel voucher
Unassisted medical /dental appointment
Escort of a person who has a appointment
$ 55.00 concession
Travel for non medical/social reasons
$66.00 full fare
Rollingstone & Bluewater $33.00 Return
SINGLE FARE
All passengers $44.00 full fare
Rollingstone & Bluewater $22.00 full fare
All prices GST inclusive
You must ring and book as soon as you have made
your appointment to ensure your seat and please
advise if you have any special needs.
Book by phoning 47761822, if you miss us leave
your name and phone number on the answering
machine and we will get back to you.
TIMETABLE
Travel times depend on the needs of our passengers, the timetable varies due to appointment times. To accommodate the needs of our sometimes very unwell passengers, we ask that you endeavour to make your appointment times between 9am and 2pm.
The bus can pick up and drop off at the Townsville General Hospital, the Mater Hospital, Park Haven and all specialist in Townsville.
The bus will transfer you around Townsville from one specialist to another or for special needs.
We can pick you up from your home if you live in the town area, out of town will be by arrangement and will attract an extra charge
We will try our best to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable journey.
February 28th
March 28th
April (Too many public holidays!)
May 30th
June 27th
July 25th
August 29th
September 26th
October 31st
November 28th (Christmas Lunch)
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
This publication is intended as an information and entertainment source only and is not in any way an endorsement of any product, program,
organization or service mentioned. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is accurate and up to date. The
management Committee and staff do not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies
HOW TO CONTACT THE SUPPORT CENTRE
PHONE: 4776 1822 FAX: 4776 1008
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hcsc.org.au
71 Townsville Road,
INGHAM 4850
Centre Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday—9am to 4pm
Wednesday—11am to 4pm
Ambulance Emergency …….. 000 Non Urgent …... 131 233 Police Emergency …….. 000 PoliceLink …….. 131 444 Fire
Emergency …… 000 Ingham …… 4776 1544
Forrest Beach …... 4777 8999