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Building a better community
Photos credit to Emma Woodbright
Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
Community Care News
October—November 2019
4 Dear St Gin Gin Q 4671 4130 4630 ggnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
bundaberg.qld.gov.au
In the famous words of the vocal artist Jewel, ‘in the end only kindness matters’.
Have you seen stage one of our Kindness Garden yet? It is part of the The Kindness
Rocks movement sweeping the nation. Would you like to contribute? This is a time to
reflect upon the hardships of farmers and every day Australians doing it tough during
this long dry season. If you know anyone who needs help, please let them know to
contact us on 4130 4630 or email: ggnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or they can simply
drop in for a chat at the Centre. We have extra rocks in reception for anyone who
wants to write a positive message on a rock for the garden or to share with others.
Hello, my name is Louise. I have worked as a Community Care/
Personal Care Worker for Bundaberg Council in the areas of
Gin Gin, Childers and Bundaberg for 2 years. I live in the Wallaville
area with my husband and young son and love the country
lifestyle. I enjoy my job immensely, because the smiles and
conversations with our clients are very rewarding and uplifting.
Branch Manager Community Services: Kirstin Harrison
Neighbourhood Centre Community Development Officer: Venessa Van Peype
Neighbourhood Centre Support Officer: Amber Larsen
Neighbourhood Centre Casual Support Worker: Steffi Bates
Jointly funded by Bundaberg Regional Council and the Queensland Government
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The Gin Gin community came together on 12 September at the Old Neighbourhood
Centre R U OK? Bench to start a conversation over morning tea for R U OK? Day.
It is a wonderful initiative within the Region to help start a discussion and reduce the
stigma attached to mental illness and raises suicide awareness.
Christmas is around the corner again already! Each year the Gin Gin Neighbourhood
Centre works with the community to deliver Christmas hampers to those who need a
helping hand. We are accepting non perishable food & small gift donations until
13 December 2019. You will be able to nominate a family for a hamper from
mid-November by completing a form at the Gin Gin Service & Neighbourhood Centre.
Do you know anyone who might be in
Want to learn how to email or other basic
need of ladies sanitary items? We have
computer skills? Please contact the Centre
a few donated tampons and pads
on 4130 4630 to book a computer lesson
available at the Centre for women of all
with one of our friendly volunteers on a
ages. Call 4130 4630 for information.
Tuesday or Thursday.
I didn’t know what to do about my loved ones obsessive, compulsive drinking. I was
advised to try Al-Anon Family Groups. That was the best advice I have ever had. What I
learned was that I couldn’t fix him but I could do a lot to help myself and our children. The
people at the meeting were warm and welcoming and had all been in similar situations.
Nobody told me what to do. Today I have a very good life and all the stress, anxiety and
worry has gone and I can live my life with inner peace and serenity. Phone 1300 252 666
3 October—November 2019
Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre is
bringing more playgroup fun to town!!
Date: Starts 2 October 2019
16 October, 30 October,
13 November, 27 November,
11 December
Time: 9.30 am to 11.30 am
Venue: Gin Gin Youth Activity Centre
Runs on alternate Wednesdays to
Cost: FREE — BYO morning tea Play2Learn—see information below
Phone: 07 4130 4630
9.30—11.30 am Every 2nd Wednesday at Dear St Park, Gin Gin.
2019 Calendars are available at the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre
Would you like to feature your club or group in our newsletter or Gin Gin Neighbourhood
Facebook page? Contact our staff on 4130 4630 or email: ggnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Mondays - 14 Oct & 11 Nov 2019 from 9.30 am to 11.30 am
at the Godfrey Wilson Memorial Hall
If you earn less that $60,000 per
annum you may be eligible for
FREE tax help. To receive help, you Want to get fit or enjoy a social morning out?
need to have a MyGov account, Try a Tai Chi class with our skilled volunteers
TFN and email.. Call 4130 4630 to every Monday from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at the
make an appointment. Available Youth Activity Centre. Phone the Centre on
until the end of October. 4130 4630 for more information.
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Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre is
providing a community bus to see
Beneath Hill 60 at the Moncrieff Theatre
Want to learn to cook easy, healthy meals?
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Only $10 per person. Price is for all 3 classes
Pick up 4 Dear St, Gin Gin 9 am or you can just attend 1 class. Cost includes
Return to 4 Dear St, Gin Gin 3 pm a goodie bag with cookbook. One per person.
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Bundaberg
Dates: Wednesdays 6, 20 and 27 November
Cost: $10 Bus Trip
Venue: Neighbourhood Centre, 4 Dear Street
RSVP: Monday 4 November with RSVP essential 4130 4630. Seats are limited.
payment at Gin Gin Neighbourhood Funded by Growing Our Vibrant Community
Centre
Email: ggnc@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
Funded by Thriving Queensland Communities
grant—Growing Our Vibrant Community Community Christmas Lunch
12—2pm Thurs 12 December $20 p.p.
Highway Hotel. Lots of fun entertainment
Contact 4130 4630 to find out more
Drop in to our Knit & Natter craft group
on Mondays 9 am - 11.30 am
Bring your own craft projects or learn
new skills from our volunteers.
Tea & Coffee provided
5 October—November 2019
Aerospace Science Experience Bookings essential
Fun workshops with It’s Rocket Science Adventures.
Friday 4 October Dear Street Park, Gin Gin
9—10am Play Plane for 0—6years & Create your own
spacecraft for 7yrs +
10.30am—12pm It’s Rocket Science for 6yrs +. Launch a
water-propelled rocket!
Enjoy activities about books and share a review about a
book you have read.
Sessions held on Thursday 3-4pm.
Term 4 dates: 10 October & 7 November
Bookings essential
The Live Local & Learn program is held at Gin Gin Library each month
showcasing local individuals and community groups.
Create a sensory activity with Family Day Care
Date: Thursday 24 October
Time: 4.30—5.30pm
A fun-filled information session about working from
home and a child-care option. Plus get your hands dirty
by creating a sensory activity.
Gin Gin Tuesday Tennis Group
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Time: 10 –11am
Come & have a hit of tennis at the library. The
club is all about friends, fun and fitness. All
abilities welcome.
Book in for events
Eventbrite, Facebook, library counter or phone 4130 4620
Gin Gin Library Coordinator Sharon Millett
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Children’s Week PGGR Birthday Celebrations
Paint Gin Gin REaD’s reading mascots,
Snappy and Toothy, are celebrating their
first birthday! Enjoy stories and play with a
theme of healthy children. Free activities.
Date: Friday 25 October 9.30 -11.00am
Venue: Gin Gin State School
Activities, stories, play & fun for children
aged 0—5 years with their guardians.
Monday 9.30-10.30am
Dates for Term 4: 21 October , 4 & 18
November, 2 December
Bookings essential
Explore the library’s e-services. Bring your device along
and have help to install and use free e-books,
e-audiobooks, magazines, films & music.
Date: Friday 15 November
Book in for events Time: 10am—12.30pm
Eventbrite, Facebook, library counter or phone 4130 4620
Gin Gin Library Coordinator Sharon Millett
7 October— November 2019
Welcome to our October/November Newsletter. 2019 is flying by so read on to keep up to
date with what's happening at Kolan Community Options!
Thursday 3 October
12 Midday at the Highway Hotel
Thursday 7 November
12 Midday at the Gin Gin Hotel
RSVPs required on Ph: 4130 4626
Transport may be available upon
enquiry.
Kolan Community Options Centre Day Based Respite.
Are you caring for someone? Do you worry about leaving them alone for any length of
time? Would you like them to be safe and cared for whilst you do other things that need to
be done?
Kolan Community Options Centre Day Based Respite runs on a Tuesday fortnightly at the
Gin Gin Neighborhood Centre and we currently have availability for more people to attend.
If you require any further information or assistance please contact the Coordinator
Lee-Anne Tober on 4130 4626.
The Team
Community Care Coordinator: Lee-Anne Tober
Care Worker Admin: Lee Wenborn
Community Support Workers:
Karen Lindsay, Gayb McNally, Faren Munro,
Volunteers: Kelly Shaw and Ana Caballero
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Kolan Community Options hosts social outings once a month to
various locations. We welcome all community members to come
along and enjoy the day out. This is a great opportunity to get
out and about and meet new people, all while being supported
by our friendly staff and volunteers. Numbers are limited so
please contact the office on 4130 4626 as soon as possible to
book.
October 2019
Lunch at Mount Perry
Federal Inn!
Date Thursday 24 October
Time 10:00 am - approx 3:30 pm
Come and enjoy a hearty Pub lunch at Cost $17
Mount Perry Federal Inn!
Lunch cost as per menu
RSVP Friday 18 October
November 2019
Bundaberg Day Trip!
Date Thursday 21 November
Time 8:30 am - approx 3:30 pm
Morning tea provided in Bundaberg and
then you get to choose what you want to Cost $17
do and where you would like to go. Lunch
at Brothers Club White China or you can Lunch cost as per menu
go to a café of your own choice!
RSVP Friday 15 November
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 main-
tain 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 Community
Care Program.
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OCTOBER 2019 NOVEMBER 2019
2nd B’BERG TRANSPORT 5th DAY PROGRAM
6th B’BERG TRANSPORT
3rd SOCIAL LUNCHEON 7th SOCIAL LUNCHEON
(HIGHWAY HOTEL) (GIN GIN HOTEL)
8th DAY PROGRAM 13th B’BERG TRANSPORT
9th B’BERG TRANSPORT
16th B’BERG TRANSPORT 19th DAY PROGRAM
20th B’BERG TRANSPORT
21st SOCIAL OUTING–
Bundaberg Day Trip
22nd DAY PROGRAM 27th B’BERG TRANSPORT
23rd B’BERG TRANSPORT
24th SOCIAL OUTING—Mount
Perry Federal Inn Lunch
30th B’BERG TRANSPORT
Kolan Community Options
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