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Building a better community
Childers Neighbourhood Centre
Community
August - SeptemberCare
2020 News
December—January 2021
69 Churchill St Childers Q 4660 4130 4690 cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Childers Neighbourhood Centre
Message from the Team
What a year! So much has happened that has changed the way we think, live and
socialise. It has been a hard time for many, but it has also been a time when people
have found such great inner strength and community spirit. We want to take this time
to say thank you to our wonderful community for being strong, supportive and
considerate during the last 9 months. As restrictions are slowly lifting or changing the
Neighbourhood Centre team have been busy coming up with new and interesting
activities and events to keep everyone involved, informed and of course socially
responsible. If you haven't already, like our Facebook page to keep up to date on the
latest information about what is happening. We are excited to be able to run our annual
Community Christmas Lunch with a few special changes. So don’t forget to book your
seat for this one. We have a busy couple of months ahead with activities for all ages.
Keep your eye out for our BIG community project which we are all very excited about.
Hint Hint… it will bring out your creative side.
The team wish each and every one of you the very best for Christmas. We may not be
able to spend it with our loved ones as we have planned, but they are only a phone call
away. And with all the latest technology you can Facetime which is even better. Keep
safe, take care and we will see you all throughout the Christmas period celebrating life,
love and joy.
Debra and the team.
Christmas Closure Christmas Appeal
Each year the Childers Neighbourhood
Childers Neighbourhood Centre
Centre works with the community to
Closes Thursday 24 December 2020 12 pm deliver Christmas Hampers to those
Opens Monday 4 January 2021 8.30 am who need a helping hand. This year we
Childers Library are seeking extra support from the
Closes Thursday 24 December 2020 5 pm community for donations, if you can
help please leave donations at the
Opens Monday 4 January 2021 9 am
Centre.
Childers Art Space Members of the community can
Closes Thursday 24 December 2020 4 pm nominate a family in need to receive a
Opens Monday 4 January 2021 9 am Christmas Hamper. Forms are
Out of Hours Contact available on the website or collect a
form from the Neighbourhood Centre.
1300 883 699
Branch Manager Community Services: Kirstin Harrison
Jointly funded by
Community Development Officer Bundaberg
Childers Neighbourhood Centre : Debra Murphy Regional Council
Administration Support Officer: Chloe Johnson and the
Early Years and Family Worker Chloe Keast Queensland
Relief Neighbourhood Support : Steffi Bates Government
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Coming Up 3 Childers Neighbourhood Centre Community Care News
Save the Date
Community Christmas Lunch
When: Wednesday 16 December 2020
Time: Doors open 10.30 am for an
11.00 am start
Venue: Isis Club, 46 Churchill Street
RSVP: Monday 14 December 2020 with
payment of $15/pp
Come along and join us for the community
Cent Sale, music bingo and fresh Summer
Christmas Lunch.
Bears of Colour and Kindness
Workshop
When: Monday 14 December
Time: 9.30 am –12 noon
Cost: $10—materials and morning tea
included
Venue: Childers Neighbourhood Centre
Join in the fun with school holiday
Babysitting Course activities for the kids aged 7 years and
January school holidays above.
When: 11, 12, 18 & 19 January 2021
Time: 10.00 am—3.00 pm
Venue: Child and Family Building
Hinkler Street, Childers
Phone: 4130 4690
Email: cnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Do you look after younger siblings, cous-
ins or friends children and want to know
how to keep them safe, happy and
healthy?
Kids Get Active
When: 14 & 21 January 2021
Time: 9.30 am—11.30 am
Venue : Childers Showgrounds
Gee or Brand St entrance
Cost: FREE & BBQ lunch provided
School Holiday Fun for Under 8’s
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Community Spirit
Each issue of our newsletter we will be sharing some of the local groups that you can
join within the Community. If you belong to a group or know of a group send us an
email to be featured in the next edition.
DISCLAIMER: Due to COVID-19 restrictions most community group activities have
been suspended. If you are wanting more information about the group, please
contact the group representative listed.
Pilotlight Productions
Pilotlight Productions Inc. Is a singing, and theatre group located in Childers. We cater
to all ages and abilities we are looking at some theatre classes next year. We are
looking for new members who would be interested in joining our group. We meet every
Thursday evening from 4.30 to 6.30, 7pm.
For more information contact Angela on 0459 688 130
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Isis Child and Family Support
Message from the Team
Well a busy year has almost come to an end with many more exciting things planned
for 2021.
Our Family Fun Day was a great success with families enjoying the exciting crafts and
activities that were on offer.
We are planning to have Keep Kids Active days during the school holidays and also a
babysitting workshop. For those who are interested please call the Neighbourhood
Centre on 07 4130 4690 to book your place.
If you are wanting more information about what the Child and Family Support service
does or you feel you need someone to talk to about the many facets of parenting,
please feel free to come and talk to us at playgroup, at the Neighbourhood Centre or
call 4130 4690.
Enjoy your Christmas and stay safe.
Debra and Chloe.
Early Years Playgroups
Isis Child and Family Support Service is facilitating playgroups held on Tuesdays and
Fridays weekly. The playgroups focus on children 0-5 years with planned developmen-
tally appropriate play, art and craft, language, physical and cognitive activities.
Come join us at Playgroup on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9.30 —11.30 am at
the Child and Family building on Hinkler Street
Let’s Play Together
Mondays Fortnightly 9.30 am – 11:30 am
For parents with children under 18 months. This
group will be focussing on play based activities for
young children while providing an opportunity for
parents to meet, socialise and access important
information and support in an informal environment.
Guest speakers will be invited to talk about
identified topics.
Playgroups and Lets Play Together will start back in
Term 1 of 2021.
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Transition to School, Kindy or Daycare
Transitioning to school is such an
important time and is one of the biggest
milestones for children and families.
Forming strong relationships between
early childhood settings and schools
before children start kindergarten assists
in ensuring a smooth transition. This also
allows for information sharing between
families and primary school settings prior
to commencement.
Family Activities to help your child progress
• reading aloud (this develops concentration and awareness of
language patterns) and writing with them (e.g. shopping lists
Family and letters)
activities • stimulating their imagination and natural curiosity (e.g. visiting
a zoo, park or airport)
at home • playing sports, card or board games help develop
mathematical, problem solving, language and social skills
• shopping, walking or gardening together
• singing songs and nursery rhymes together.
Playgroup Christmas Party Let’s Play Together
We may have a special someone Mondays Fortnightly
stopping by to say a big Merry Christmas
9.30 am– 11:30 am
and give out presents… I wonder who that
could be? Our first session for 2021 will be on
When: Tuesday 8 December Monday 1 February 2021.
Time: 9.30am start We hope to see you there!!
Morning Tea will be provided.
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Handy Holiday Hints
Holidays can be a great time to bond with your
children and maybe even let your own inner child
come out to play. But it can also be a stressful
time when kids complain of boredom. Below are
some activities to keep the little ones entertained.
Road Trippin’ with Kids
• Snacks for the trip
• Colouring activities
• Stop at Playgrounds for breaks
• Tell stories to keep them entertained
• Child friendly music you can all sing along
to
Provide your kids with their daily
dose of vitamins and anti-oxidants
by encouraging them to make their
own fruit salad animals or boats.
This is a fantastic way to inspire
your children to get creative in the
kitchen by thinking about what they
would like to make, and how they
will use different shapes, colours
and sizes of fruit to make it!
Backyard camping
An old classic that never goes out of style! This is
the perfect time of year to set up a backyard camp.
Set your tent up as the ideal playhouse during the
day, and older kids can even sleep outside (if they’re
feeling brave enough!) Camping comes with so
many fun activities - scavenger hunts, nature crafts,
stories, torch shadow puppets. And, of course, one
of the best things about camping is the food - think
snags in bread, toasted marshmallows and instant
noodles.
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Isis Community Care
Parking Permits
In Queensland the disability parking permit scheme consists of 2 permits, the:
• Australian permit
• Red permit—for existing red permit holders only. Red permits are no longer
issued to new applicants but if you already have a red permit, you may reapply
for another when your permit expires.
Changes to the Eligibility Criteria for a Disability Parking Permit
In Queensland, from 31 August 202 the eligibility criteria for the Australian permit
includes people with a vision impairment who are diagnosed as ‘legally blind’. This
includes on a temporary (for 6 months or more) or permanent basis.
The expansion to the number of permit holders is not expected to have a substantial
impact on the availability of disability parking bays. However, what can impact
availability is misuse of disability parking bays by people without a disability parking
permit. From the 31 August 2020, the police-issued infringement notice penalty for
illegally parking in a disability parking bay is $533.
Australian permit
• You may be able to get an Australian permit if your ability to walk is severely
restricted by a medical condition or disability.
• If you have a permit issued interstate and move to Queensland, you will need
to apply for a permit within 14 days of becoming a resident.
Check your eligibility for a parking permit
In Queensland the disability parking permit scheme is a mobility scheme based on a
person's functional impairment to their ability to walk. You may be able to apply for
an Australian permit if you are a Queensland resident and 1 of the following applies
to you:
• Unable to walk and always require the use of a wheelchair
• Ability to walk is severely restricted by a permanent medical condition or ability
to walk is severely restricted by a temporary medical condition or disability that
you will have for 6 months or more as certified by your doctor or occupational
therapist.
Permit cost
You will need to pay $18.35 for a:
• new Australian permit application
• 6 to 12 month Australian permit
application
• 5 year Australian permit application—
when your permit has been expired for
more than 3 months.
https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/travel-transport/driving/parking-
permits
Isis Community Care: Phone: 4130 4690
Coordinator: Jeanette Leitch
Jointly funded by Bundaberg Regional Council and the Commonwealth Government
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Isis Community Care
Meals on Wheels provides nutritional support to a broad section of the community,
including the elderly and other vulnerable people such as those recovering from
illness, hospital stays or procedures.
Meals on Wheels is a not for profit organisation. Our aims are:
• To provide a quality nutritious meal delivered to your door
• To monitor the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients
• To provide a service that brings people together
• To enable the client to remain living at home for as long as possible
• To maintain and enhance clients' independence and quality of life
• To prevent early or unnecessary admission to hospital or aged care facility
• To provide a service that brings people together.
HOW TO STORE YOUR MEAL
Important: If meals are delivered hot, it is preferable that they be consumed upon
delivery. If this is not possible it is important to treat the meals with care to ensure
your own health. Guidelines below should thus be followed:
1. Meals cannot be left in eskies if you are not home.
2. Storing food correctly is important for food safety, enjoyment and nutrition.
Bugs are normally present in all foods and if they grow to large numbers, they
can make you feel sick. This is called food poisoning. Perishable foods should
not be left out of the refrigerator longer than necessary. The cold temperature
slows the growth of food poisoning bugs. The dangerous part is that you often
cannot taste or smell that the food is spoiled. The longer food is left out the
more likely it is to be spoiled.
3. Your Meals on Wheels may be delivered Hot or Frozen.
Hot Meals must be eaten immediately. If this does not happen for some reason,
you must throw away the remainder.
Frozen Meals should be stored in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.
Reheat according to the directions so that they are heated all the way through.
4. Never re-freeze a frozen meal once it has been thawed out. If you are not going
to be home when the Meals on Wheels volunteer delivers your meal, it is your
responsibility to advise the Coordinator the
previous day, so alternative arrangements
can be made.
ISIS COMMUNITY CARE provides entry level support services for 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.
Isis Community Care
10 Childers Neighbourhood Centre Community Care NewsWhat’s cooking
Aussie Summer
Gingerbread
Makes 28
Prep 2:20
Cooking 30m
Ingredients
50g butter, chopped 2tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar 2tsp ground ginger
1/2 cup honey 1tsp ground cloves
1 egg, lightly whisked 1/2tsp bi-carb soda
2 cups plain flour 2x 330g packets of Dr. Oetker Royal Icing
1/2 cup self raising flour Food colouring of your choice to tint icing
Method
S T E P 1 Melt butter with sugar and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Cool.
Combine butter mixture and egg in a bowl. Stir in flours, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and
bicarb.
S T E P 2 Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide the dough
into 2 discs and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to rest.
S T E P 3 Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out 1 portion of the dough on a large
sheet of baking paper until 4-5mm thick. Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
STEP 4 Use a 7cm gingerbread man cutter and a 5.5cm round cutter to cut out
shapes. Place on baking trays lined with baking paper. Place in the fridge for 15
minutes to chill.
STEP 5 Repeat with leftover dough scraps. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light
golden. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
STEP 6 Make royal icing following the packet directions. Divide into bowls. Tint each
bowl a different colour of your choice, leaving one bowl white.
STEP 7 Place icing in piping bags fitted with 2mm round nozzles. Pipe white outlines
on discs and outlines and faces on the gingerbread people.
STEP 8 Decorate gingerbread with coloured icing for clothing. You can also add
details with dots. Fill in discs to make beach balls. Allow 15 minutes to set.
This recipe was found on taste.com.au
11 Childers Neighbourhood Centre Community Care NewsChilders Arts Space
Handmade Hive
Artisan Market by members of the community
Childers Arts Space is transformed into an
artisan market, supporting local makers and
showcasing their bespoke wares.
13 November 2020 – 10 January 2021
Childers Arts Space – 72 Churchill Street
Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00 pm
Closes: Sunday 8 November Check out some of the amazing
Free entry – all welcome!
Contact Name: Childers Arts Space talent we have within our region
Contact Number: (07) 4130 4876
Email: brgadmin@bundaberg.qld.gov.au and support these local
creatives this Christmas with
some bespoke handmade
items!
12 Childers Neighbourhood Centre Community Care NewsChilders Library
Summer Reading Club Challenge
Do you accept the challenge?
Join the Summer Reading Club and get set for
fun over the school holidays.
Fun, challenges and prizes are in store when you
join the Summer Reading Club at any of our
libraries between 1 December and 31 January.
Simply drop into the library during opening hours
to find out more information and join the club.
Story Art Mystery Book Choices
Make art inspired by stories, come with Collect a clue from the front counter to
your own in mind or choose from the find your mystery book to read.
options available in the library. This is Challenge 8 for those taking
This is Challenge 12 for those taking part in the Summer Reading Club
part in the Summer Reading Club Challenge.
Challenge. Date: Wednesday 13 January, 2021
Date: Friday 15 January, 2021 Time: 1.30 pm
Time: 10.30 am
Bookings are essential
Foam Christmas Baskets
Come and build your own foam basket
using the materials provided. Please book
one session only as this session will be
repeated to accommodate COVID Safe
guidelines.
Age requirement: 5+
Date: Thursday 17
December, 2020
Time: 10.30 am and
11.15 am
Create your own magical creature
Join us as we use a range of materials to create
our own magical creatures.
This is Challenge 32 for those taking part in the
Summer Reading Club Challenge.
Date: Wednesday 20 January, 2021
Time: 10.30 am
Bookings are essential
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