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Flooding Deluge hits SE Queensland and the Sunshine Coast

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Flooding Deluge hits SE Queensland and the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast & SE Queenslanders were hit by flash flooding with a monster storm that erupted last night and into the early hours of the morning.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings for heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding through the night as the deluge passed over.

Localised flash flooding from the intense rainfall has occurred around SE Queensland. A nursing home unit complex was evacuated overnight due to flash flooding in Mt Coolum – read more on the ABC News website.

Several cars were also submerged in the downpour as well homes evacuated and power outages along the coast. Read more on the Sunshine Coast Daily website.

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Cars underwater at Nambour Plaza yesterday afternoon

Meanwhile, a search is underway for a missing woman feared drowned in the Gold Coast flash flooding. Read more on Channels Nines website.

The torrential rain has eased but there is still a possibility of more heavy rain this morning on the coast.

From about Tewantin on the Sunshine Coast to Mullumbimby on the Northern NSW coast were saturated by over 150 mm of torrential rain along the coastal fringe in the space of a few hours.

 

Standard Emergency Warning Signal Sunshine Coast for intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding!

Posted by Higgins Storm Chasing on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Rainfall rates across Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast & SE Queensland

Cyclone Uesi continues to track south to the southern Coral Sea and poses no threat to the Australian coastline.  The cyclone may bring slightly increased swells along the NSW coast fringe in the next few days and a few showers.

The next few days should see an easing of the heavy rain and severe weather across most of the SE Queensland coast with just a few showers and possible thunderstorms.

Sunshine Coast Road Closures due to flooding

Visit Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub for more up-to-date information.

  • Colemans Rd, Yandina
  • Vee Rd, Yandina
  • David Low Way, Mount Coolum
  • Yandina Bli Bli Rd, Maroochy River
  • Bli Bli Rd, Bli Bli
  • Old Maroochydore Rd (Maroochydore Rd), Forest Glen
  • Lindsay Rd, Buderim
  • Mcdonalds Rd, Palmwoods
  • Chevallum Palmwoods Rd, Chevallum
  • Highlands Rd, Eudlo
  • Crosby Hill Rd, Tanawha
  • Glenview Rd, Glenview
  • Louis Bazzo Dr, Pomona
  • McKinnon Dr, Ringtail Creek

Visit Higgins Storm Chasing, South Brisbane Storms or Oz Cyclone Chasers on Facebook for further updates, live weather and more.

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The WANDS (Wellness Advocate National Disaster Support)

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The WANDS (Wellness Advocate National Disaster Support)

When my friend asked if I could help in asking our community to support the emergency services and natural disaster communities I jumped at the chance.

The WANDS (Wellness Advocate National Disaster Support) has done an amazing job so far in supplying kits for the communities that have been devastated through the effect of the fires across our beautiful Country.

doTerra AUNZ has donated over $100,000 in products for WANDS to distribute to the affected communities. All the kits assembled were delivered to individuals and evacuation centres in those areas most affected by the bushfires including Kingscote Oval on Kangaroo Island, Bateman Bay, Mallacoota, and even Tasmania.

It is so amazing to see so many people come together to give their time to helping and donating. We can make such a big impact with such a small simple gesture by buying a pack of tissues next time you do your groceries or by getting the kids to get creative and draw a picture on a card with a message to brighten someone’s day.

It also teaches our children the importance of showing care and compassion. As an idea put a few tea bags in a decorated card and send as we all know what it’s like to take 5 with a nice cuppa. We have a great community spirit here on Bribie so let’s come together and show our support for those affected by the recent devastating fires.

If you would like to provide kits and/or support please please find us on Facebook (Search for: Bribie Island WANDS Emergency Kits) or contact Selina Whetlor on 0425 634 234.

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Free Checks – Breast health understanding – Breast Cancer Awareness

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Free Checks – Breast health understanding – Breast Cancer Awareness

Being breast aware is about knowing how your breasts look and feel, and knowing what is ‘normal’ for you. While nearly three-quarters of Australian women believe they are breast aware, only 16% have the appropriate knowledge and skills.

We need to ensure we are talking about breast health with family and friends. The right conversations will help build a new generation of women and men who have greater awareness about their breasts.

It’s also important to ensure you‘re confident in identifying any physical changes in your breasts that may be an indication of breast cancer. Confidence comes with learning your breasts through regular checks and knowing what to look for.

Knowing the risk factors for breast cancer and equally knowing the myths around the causes of the disease. It may help lead to early diagnosis in you or someone you know. You should breast check once a month, around the same time in your menstrual cycle, to account for any regular hormonal changes.

Self-checking can alert you to changes in your body that should be examined by a medical professional. If breast cancer is diagnosed and treated in its early stages, the survival rates are improved.

The Breast Screen Queensland mobile service is providing free, high quality, breast cancer screening at the Bribie Island Library from 28 January to 20 February 2020.

Women aged 50 – 74 are strongly encouraged to have a breast screen every two years. Call 13 20 50 or visit the Breast Screen website. This service is provided free to women aged 40 and over. GP referrals are not required.

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NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme

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NDIS – The National Disability Insurance Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS is a new way to support Australian’s with a disability, and make sure everyone has the support they need to enjoy an ordinary life.

The NDIS helps people under 65 with a permanent and significant disability. Permanent means the disability will not go away.

Significant means the disability affects the things people need to do every day. People with an NDIS plan will get supports and services they need.

There are 3 types of support budgets that might be in your NDIS plan:

  • Core supports Budget
  • Capacity Building Supports Budget
  • Capital Supports Budget

Core Supports mean supports that help you with things:

  • you do every day
  • that help you with your disability
  • that help you meet your goals

Goals are things you want to happen eg. Get a job, make friends, become more independent. The Core Supports budget gives you the most control over your plan money.

NDIS - The National Disability Insurance Scheme-1 Core Supports budget has 4 support areas:

  • Help with your day to day activities. Eg.-cleaner for your house if you cannot clean it yourself or help with dressing or cooking.
  • Consumables – means support you need every day. Eg.- continence items
  • Help to be part of the community. Eg- a CAREGiver to help you be part of community activities.
  • Transport. Eg-a CAREGiver to help you access the community.

After you start to use the support for things you do every day you may become more independent and do things by yourself or with less help.

To contact the NDIS call 1800 800 110.

Home Instead Senior and Disability Care can provide the following core support to increase independence, inclusion and social inclusion:

  • Assistance with Personal Care
  • Social and Community Participation
  • Daily tasks/ Shared Living/ Skill Development
  • Household Tasks and Cleaning Our CAREGivers are
  • Personally, matched for client compatibility.
  • Caring, Compassionate, reliable, dependable, passionate and professional

Fully insured, fully trained and fully screened Our Services are available hourly up to 24 hours/ day, 7 days/week including overnights, weekends and public holidays. Call 3482 0800

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A Club is Born! – Ladies of the Links Dinner Club

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A Club is Born! – Ladies of the Links Dinner Club

Tags: Bribie Island Groups and clubs. Ladies. Womens

Sharon Sprenger, new to Bribie Island founded the Ladies of the Links Dinner Club. As a 30 year member of a Brisbane ladies dinner club, she saw the potential on Bribie Island.

Bribie Island Groups and clubs. Ladies. Womens Initially, she thought the Club would be just for residents of the golf estate but membership has grown to include ladies from other areas of Banksia Beach, Bongaree and Woorim. The objective of the club is to meet new friends and create a community in a relaxed setting. A committee was formed last June with the inaugural dinner in August.

Currently, there are 48 members in the Club and the Club is open to ALL ladies on Bribie Island. The dinners are held on the last Thursday of each month from February to November at the Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club.

A joining fee of $10 per annum will be used for miscellaneous and admin costs. Accumulated funds at the end of each financial year will be donated to the nominated charity as decided by the membership. Dinners cost $45 for three courses and are required to be paid for one week in advance.

Bribie Island Groups and clubs. Ladies. WomensThe most repetitive comment from ladies attending dinners is “I want to meet new people and make friends.” Another common comment is “I look forward to the monthly dinners and would not miss one.”

If you are interested in reading the Club’s Etiquette and joining this friendship group, please email [email protected]

New Mum & Toddler Support Group For Bribie

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New Mum & Toddler Support Group For Bribie

Tags: Bribie Island Groups and clubs. parenting. Single Mothers

Do you ever find the rigours of new parenthood somewhat isolating and challenging? Do you ever feel you are in need of friendship and support from people who know what it is like to be in your situation?

Bribie Island Baptist Church this month introduced a dedicated fellowship, support and social networking group designed to bring together mums, grandparents, carers and guardians of toddler-aged children. Launched on January 15, the Mum & Toddler Group facilitates a safe and interactive play environment for children and their mums while being guided and facilitated by appropriately qualified members of the Baptist Church.

The group also provides opportunities to share information, experiences and “survival techniques” for the new mums. Program Coordinator Lorna Bennett, a qualified nursery nurse originally from the UK, is confident the need for such a group will be embraced by the Bribie Island and surrounds community.

parent support mother clubs groups bribie island“Early parenthood can be daunting particularly when you haven’t negotiated this path before,” Lorna said. “Mums are told they should feel ecstatic and elated during this new chapter of their lives but for many the reality is very different.” The Bribie Island Baptist Church has long wanted to bring this program to fruition where mums can feel fully inclusive in a supported environment.

All mums with toddler children are welcome and are encouraged to reach out and engage with others. The program will be assisted by Baptist Church member Lindy Cowling and a team of volunteers, of all whom are Blue Card holders and Safe Ministry trained.

Morning tea will be provided and a gold coin donation would be appreciated. Fruit will be provided for the toddlers, however any specific dietary requirements are advised to be provided by parents. For further information on the Group’s program please contact Lorna Bennett on 0404 430 340.

SE Queensland Weather – Severe Weather Event Tomorrow(05/02/2020)

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SE Queensland Weather – Severe Weather Event Tomorrow(05/02/2020)

SE Queensland Extreme short term and long term Weather Forecast for Bribie Island, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions.

This is a severe weather warning for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay areas for tomorrow(05/02/2020).  Further updates will be provided as to the progress of this extreme weather event.

Extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for the next 3 days over the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. Falls of over 400mm + are possible, which will lead to flash flooding and inundation of areas susceptible to flooding.

A strong coastal surface trough will be situated on the Sunshine Coast and just north of Brisbane early tomorrow morning and will interact with moist SE winds and an upper low to the west.  This combination will produce extremely heavy to torrential rainfall to the north of Brisbane then extend down the coast as the day progresses.  Please be prepared for any possible flooding that may occur.


15:05 Feb 04 QLD Flood Watch: South of Maryborough to the Nsw Border and Southern Inland Catchments

Details:

QLD Flood Watch: South of Maryborough to the Nsw Border and Southern Inland Catchments

Issued at 3:02 pm EST on Tuesday 4 February 2020

Flood Watch Number: 1

Minor flooding is possible from Thursday across parts of the Flood Watch area.

South east coastal catchments: Showers, thunderstorms and rain areas are expected from Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday afternoon. Locally heavy falls are likely, especially close to the coast and ranges of the Sunshine Coast.

Southern inland catchments: Persistent widespread showers, thunderstorms and rain areas are expected over southern inland catchments during Wednesday and Thursday, with locally heavy falls.

The weather will remain very unsettled towards the end of the week and into next week, with further significant rainfall possible over parts of the Flood Watch area.

The majority of catchments within the Flood Watch area have received rainfall over the last few weeks meaning rivers are more likely to respond to heavy rainfall.

Riverine flooding is possible during Thursday over coastal catchments, whilst inland catchments are more likely to see riverine flooding later in the week.

Localised flooding and minor disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Mary River
Noosa River
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River(Specifically the Bremer River, Warrill Creek and Brisbane Creeks)
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Condamine Rivers
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Balonne River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Paroo River (QLD)(Covered by an existing flood warning)
Bulloo River (QLD)

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat…/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

Flood Safety Advice:
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

Remember: If it’s flooded, forget it.

For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

flooding se queenslandRemember if it’s flooded, forget it.

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Beach Report Jan – Feb 2020

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Beach Report Jan – Feb 2020

Welcome to another beach report from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours. After the good amount of rain we had, the inland track is firm however if everyone drives in the same tracks they get deeper, and the underlying water comes up and the track then turns to mud.

bribie island moreton bay beach report (1)The beach traffic will start to drop off now, after the Australia Day long weekend. The track from 8th Avenue car park is still soft in the usual places, so just be careful as you enter the beach as there is a drop-off.

It is important coming off the beach as we often see 4×4’s hit the drop off ridge, pushing sand into the bottom of their radiator which damages it, requiring towing. Remember to check the tides before you leave on your trip up the beach, don’t drive in the soft sand above the high watermark.

As you travel the inland track, take some time to stop and take in the beautiful wetlands that are now teaming with wildlife, the water lilies are out in flower and some fantastic photography awaits.

bribie island moreton bay beach report (1)Remember if you get stuck, call Best Bribie Tow Company for help, they respond quickly, are reliably priced and not charging you a fortune. Now go enjoy our special part of the world!!!!

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Fishing report and tide times Jan – Feb 2020

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Fishing report and tide times Jan – Feb 2020

Over the last few decades of recording my fishing trip results and weather patterns, has given me an insight into what’s biting when and how different weather patterns affect fishing. This is the same story with weather study’s and climate change studies in Australia.

I mean in reality, Australia has only 240 years of history. Probably with only maybe 100 years of credible weather pattern observations and recordings. Mother nature will throw floods, torrential rain, cyclones, tropical lows and Gale force winds to one part of the country, and searing heat, unprecedented devastating fires and strong quick-changing fronts to the other.

It’s so devastating to look at the amount of some of Australia’s last remaining pockets of rainforests and bushlands burning on the live Himawari 8 satellite imagery. The smoke and intensity of these blazes creating their own storm cells and weather systems. The smoke these fires produced was seen from outer space, and also the massive smoke cloud has orbited the earth.

The animals that called these last remaining pockets of forests home did not have a chance. It’s an absolute catastrophe. Another tragic and unfortunate situation that’s occurring at present is the health of our heart and lungs of our earth, the ocean. The ocean’s health is paramount as more studies have indicated how important it is to ensure that we look after these precious areas.

The oceans and bays, seagrass beds and mangrove forests perform an amazing job at absorbing co2 and heat. So, the health of the ocean affects nearly every single organism in life. Over the next decade or so if this matter isn’t taken more seriously, then it’s really going to turn bad for The Great Barrier Reef and Moreton Bay and the Fraser coast marine parks.

The science is once again in black and white, so how long can the ocean survive this constant attack from numerous sources throughout the world. Well, no human on earth will be able to give you even an approximate time frame, and with too many variables and other factors which will influence the next few decades hopefully, things get better. Now to the fishing around the area.

Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Fishing report and tide times Jan – Feb 2020

In the passage, the recent rainfall has pushed some beautiful muddies out of there holes and into the passage. They are always easier to catch after some decent rain as they don’t like freshwater.

The fishing in the passage has been awesome with grassies, Moses perch, cod, flatty’s, whiting, mangrove Jack, javelin fish, mackerel and sharks getting taken. The coffee rock ledges, the bridge, 112s, Bongaree jetty are good places to start. The passage has 100s of prime spots to fish and crab.

Good sand crabs coming from the passage and bay. The mackerel have been thick in the bay with float lining pilly’s in a burley trail, jigging the beacons, or casting lures to the schools is a good way to catch a few.

Offshore the pelagic have been smashing lures and swimbaits. Hutchies, wide Caloundra, tempest and the canyons are all producing quality fish. Expect dolphin fish, tuna, marlin, wahoo and mackerel.

On the reefs, the fishing is unbelievable with such a mixed variety of fish getting taken. So, with a couple more months of stormy hot weather on the forecast, keep an eye on weather fronts if heading out offshore and hopefully we will get some great days in between.

“Don’t destroy what you come to enjoy” and great fishing, boating and camping for all.

Tide Times

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SE Queensland Weather – Heavy Rainfall Weather Event Forecast

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SE Queensland Weather – Heavy Rainfall Weather Event Forecast

SE Queensland Extreme short term and long term Weather Forecast for Bribie Island, Moreton Bay, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions.

This is a warning and not an imminent threat.  Further updates will be provided as to the progress of this extreme weather event.

Extremely turbulent atmospheric conditions are going to develop later next week and the week after for southern Queensland.  A heavy prolonged rainfall event with falls of over 150mm – 300mm + is expected to develop over the southern Queensland Coast and inland areas from about Friday(07/02/2020) through to Sun or Mon the following week.

Areas from about Bundaberg to the Gold Coast and further south are expected to be affected. An extremely moist onshore NE airflow will develop and this will combine with a deep upper-level trough that will develop later this week coming from the west.

se queensland, moreton bay, brisbane, sunshine coast gold coast weather forecast
Taken from Windy.com

As the moist NE airflow interacts with the upper low, heavy to extreme rainfall may develop along the coast and over the D’Aguilar ranges, Taylor Ranges and the Gold Coast hinterland areas, west of the coast, which will feed off the heavy moisture being brought in from the NE airflow.

We can expect falls of at least 100mm+ in a worst-case scenario and a best-case scenario falls of extreme, constant and torrential rainfall in excess of 500mm+.

In some cases, this rain may be drought-breaking for certain areas.  As always this forecast is dependant on certain environmental elements coming into play and is not a certainty but is highly probable.

For the next few days around SE Queensland however, we can expect to see some ongoing onshore shower activity and thunderstorms develop from about Monday night onwards.

Remember if it’s flooded, forget it.

For more information refer to these weather forecast services

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COMEDY ROYALTY COMES TO THE BRIBIE ISLAND RSL!!!

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COMEDY ROYALTY COMES TO THE BRIBIE ISLAND RSL!!!

The Bribie Island RSL has secured one of this country’s most in-demand comedians. Comedy Royalty, Fiona O’Loughlin! As well as being a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Fiona O’Loughlin is an accomplished writer, TV presenter and Media Personality. Most of you will remember she recently appeared in the 2018 Network Ten Program “I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here” and won the title of Queen of the Jungle.

She has also appeared on ‘Hughesy We Have A Problem’(Network Ten), ‘Sunrise’ (Network 7), ‘Good News Week’ (Network Ten), ‘Spicks and Specks’ (ABC), ‘Dirty Laundry’ (ABC), ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ (Nine) as well as Network 10’s inaugural Melbourne International Comedy Festival All- Stars Gala countless times. Most recently, the award-winning national documentary series Australian Story filmed an episode on Fiona, which rated over 1.3 million viewers.

Fiona performs to packed houses in venues and festivals across the globe. Winner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s (MICF) Best Newcomer Award in 2001, and in 2006 she took home the coveted MICF Piece of Wood, an award for funniest show as voted for by other comedians. Fiona has also been awarded Adelaide Comedy’s Best Visiting Comedian award.

Fiona has also taken her unique story-based comedy to LA headlining the world-renowned Improv Comedy Club. In addition to repeating seasons in Hong Kong, performing at Edinburgh Fringe (the world’s largest Arts Festival) Montreal’s prestigious invitation-only Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and the UK’s oldest, Leicester Comedy Festival. In recent years Fiona has overcome a well-documented ‘battle with the bottle’.

This, like the other aspects of her life, has become ‘material’ for her stand-up. And Fiona is even funnier sober. My advice would be to book your tickets now to avoid disappointment as with a 2-course meal included in the ticket price, $79 is steal for a great night out with fun, food and laughter. This lady will have you in stitches!

Contact Bribie Island RSL at https://bribiersl.com.au/

Jazmin’s Recovery Update

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Jazmin’s Recovery Update

As most of you are aware Jazmin Abraham suffered a massive brain bleed on 13th November 2019. This resulted in stroke-like symptoms with the right side of her body being paralysed.

She was put in an induced coma and on the ventilator to let her brain recover for two weeks, they then reduced the sedating medication to try and wake her up, no one knew what deficits she would have out of this. Slowly she woke up over the next week, she couldn’t speak or communicate and wasn’t able to move her right side and we didn’t know if this was permanent or not so the future was unclear.

Within the next two weeks we started to see her raise her eyebrows at her siblings, smile, laugh and try to speak, words were still not coming out which caused some frustration. With physio, she started to slowly move her right side and surprising all of us when she was getting physio on her leg, she spontaneously moved her right arm.

Over the next few weeks, she had built up so much strength in her arms and legs that she can now walk with the support of an AFO (splint) and a crutch, only using a wheelchair for long distances or when she is tired. Her speech is slowly improving but it’s only at 50% as a lot of stuff she refers to as ‘thing’.

She can understand everything and can write most words, but there is still a blockage from the brain to her mouth. Jaz is hoping to return to her love of cadets but not at full capacity like she once was. We will be there, however on their first night back on 31st January. Jaz won’t be returning to school for a while yet.

After 10 weeks (as of 22nd January) Jaz is now in Day hospital where she stays with mum Dani at Ronald McDonald House. She attends the hospital for therapy appointments and has been about to go home for a night on weekends. Thank you, everyone, for your love and support to Jaz and her family.

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Bush Fire Appeal – Please Donate

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Bribie Island & Moreton Bay Bush Fire Appeal – Please Donate

The Bribie Island and surrounding communities have been reaching out to help those affected by the horrific bushfires and our countries ongoing drought. From young kids doing it on their own, to our local business, everybody is keen to pitch in and help. So, as a community lets rally behind these fundraisers to support the people and animals affected by devastating bushfires and droughts.

ALY, ARTIST GIFT FOR THE ANIMALS

Aly Grahame is one of the loveliest women I have been fortunate to meet since moving to the Island. Aly herself has only been a resident for the past 3 years but in that time has supported the locals by donating her beautiful paintings to be sold or raffled for various fundraisers.

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Aly has been painting since she was a teenager, self-taught with a passion for creating stunning artworks. Aly is a very busy lady. She paints in her spare time as she also works at Goodwin Family Medical Centre and has also done a few small paintings for the patients there.

Aly has a huge heart and has a love for animals which lead her to personally taking on 2 rescue dogs. As you can imagine, the bushfires have devastated animal lover Aly, so this is why she is donating one of her artworks to be raffled off and all proceeds to go to the National Bushfire Appeal, RSPCA.

The tickets are available at Woorim’s Newsagency $2 each, or 3 for $5, or 6 for $10. We would love to see everyone get behind Aly and support her in her fundraising efforts. Good on you Aly!!

Bribie Gleemen & Titanic Musical Company Inc

Founded in 2001 The Bribie Gleemen has become a highly regarded Gentlemen Songsters Choir meeting weekly for rehearsals, singing both past and recent songs across a range of formats. Over the years we have undertaken close to 400 concert performances for various organisations and associations.

As a “not for profit’ group we have donated to many charities and annually hold a couple of large public concerts with a major part of the proceeds going to local charities.

Our first annual concert for 2019 was on an Irish theme in April at the Recreation Hall on Bribie Island and was attended by over 150 persons, we collected close to $2,000 for local charities.

Our second annual concert for 2019 at the Recreation Hall in October under our Musical Director Trevor Vincent was a great success and also drew a very healthy audience.

As a result, we were able to give a cheque to Toc H Bribie Island to help them in their quest to bring several young people from the hard-hit rural areas to Bribie for a holiday.

Also, we were part of the Combined Choirs Concert on Sunday 8 December when we joined forces with three other local choirs to provide carols and Christmas songs to a large audience.

That concert was able to contribute $2,700.00 for local respite support services.

Our major work is undertaken across the care, lifestyle and health sectors where we will typically undertake a one hour concert for a client and seek to recover our costs.

The range of clients we have entertained include Sunnymeade Park Managed Estate, The Village Redcliffe, Boulton Clark, Church of Christ, Bribie Bowls Club, Uniting Church, Regis Group, Anglican Church, Golden Age Respite, RSL Care, Seasons Group, St Pauls Lutheran, Embracia, Pacific Harbour G & CC, Rotary and Probus.

TheMagic Of Makayli

Makayli is a 12 yr. old lovely young lady who is devastated by the fires that have been raging in our country and has decided to try to help out by raising money for those affected.

And this is how it all came about. Makayli has been sewing ever since requiring surgery after a netball injury early last year. Her mum Cherie thought this would be a good distraction for her to relieve the boredom. Makayli started with making scrunchies (hair accessories) and she would post them on her Instagram page as well as selling them to the kids at school.

She then expanded her skills and started making lavender bags, heat packs, crayon booklets, tissue covers and anxiety hearts for kids nervous about starting school or going through a tough time. Makayli was then approached by Blonde & Beyond a local Bribie Island hairdressers to display and sell her scrunchies in their salon.

When the bush fires started she wanted to donate and thought the best way to do that was to have a pop-up stall, selling all her handmade items with 50% being donated. Unfortunately due to the bad weather she only raised $105 for her chosen charity, Wires.

bribie island moreton bay bushfire and drought appeal-5She’s also donating 50% of her latest stall which was held at the Bribie Island Cinema for ladies night on Thursday 23rd. She’s also going to keep contributing 50% of any sales until the end of February.

Anyone wanting to order can do so through her page; xo designs(https://www.facebook.com/XO-designs-422089895049011/) via Facebook and Instagram. Dont forget to like here page!!! Her family are so proud of efforts and support her fully with her mission.

So let’s also get behind this beautiful young lady and help her with her dream of raising as much as she can to help our fire victims get their lives back on track. Every little bit helps!!!

Toorbul & Donnybrook Pensioners’ Club

FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON
  • WHEN: Saturday 15 February 2020 Time: 12 Noon.
  • WHERE: Pension Hall, 1798 Pumicestone Road, Toorbul

We need to say Thank you to our local Rural FireBrigade, and every other Fire Brigage in our country. One way we can do this is to support our local Fire Brigade which needs funds to alter their station so that we can house a new truck.

Come to our luncheon, and all moneys raised at this function will go to support the Toorbul Station. Bookings will be necessary. (by 12 Feb.) $25 pp. Great lunch, raffles to win. PH: 07 5429 2310, 0427 988 515, 0447 131 234

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Abby Museum Fire Relief

Abbey Hall are holding a bushfire relief fundraising dinner on 8th Feb where 100% of profits will be donated to a small town called Genoa, on the NSW/ Victoria border who lost everything.

abbey museum art gallery bribie islandIt will be a wonderful night called ‘A Crusader’s Journey’ and we have a fantastic award-winning chef named Robert Van Buerle to create an incredible menu for the evening. It follows the Crusaders route and is reflected in the dishes.

The menu will be suitable for vegetarians but not vegan. There is also chicken, lamb and beef on the menu. We will be including some drinks in the package – house wine and beer which we have just had donated, and soft drinks. The local businesses have been very supportive with donations to help the event. There will also be a bar with a selection of drinks for sale – no spirits.

The entertainment is provided by the re-enactors who are donating their time and includes Gregorian “monks” chanting, belly dancers, Knights Templar, Saracens and other bits and pieces that are still coming together.

A raffle will be run on the night – again, thanks to donations. $120/pp on Eventbrite. https://www.facebook.com/events/2769085209838547/

 

BONGAREE PHARMACY

are helping support our injured animals by taking donations of either money or you can buy the medications and bandages (pictured) and they will pass that along to the wildlife carers that are fast running out of supplies. Please give your support to help these guys out.

85 Welsby Parade, BONGAREE, QLD, 4507 Ph: 07 3408 1601

Sunbuster show their support

Sunbuster Caravans aim is to bring a little hope back into the lives of our fellow Australians who have lost so much and been placed in a hopeless situation.

Sunbuster Caravans, cannot begin to imagine what these families are going through physically, emotionally and financially, and hope that their small gesture of placing them in temporary accommodation on their own land, may give them a little hope to start rebuilding their lives WE NEED YOU TO HELP US ASSIST AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES WHO NEED TO START REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.

SUNBUSTER CARAVANS PLAN TO HELP IS SIMPLE! We have several suitable preloved caravans, which are immaculate and ready for supply. (Each Van will be set up to be Self Sufficient, by Sunbuster Caravans, if not already.) We are aware that there are many fundraising activities in place for bushfire relief at this time, and we are hearing a lot about fundraising for the poor animals affected by this disaster, which is heartbreaking, however, let me ask you this question…. WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE????

We are also aware that many people are reluctant to give as they do not know what their money is actually funding. Well, now you will, showing your support and giving to the Sunbuster Bushfire Assistance Program you are fully aware of where your hard-earned funds are actually being channelled. Your funds will be providing a temporary home to the families whose lives have been destroyed in the communities around you.

Each Caravan will be clearly identified as being supplied as part of the SUNBUSTER GIVIT Bushfire Assistance Program. Your gift can be made by purchasing online at www.sunbustercaravans.com.au or by phoning and using your Credit card, free call 1800 472 665. Our target is $300,000, to begin with, but it’s only a start as that will only house 8–10 distraught families, so we desperately need your help.

Let’s show our struggling Aussie families they are loved and appreciated and are not alone. Let’s band together and show our true Aussie Spirit, please make your decision to become involved, commit today and let’s show everyone WE CARE.

Solace Supports Drought Angels

Drought Angels provides a unique service for which it is has become well known for within the rural sector. Drought Angels is a small charity run by big hearts, who offer a listening ear, a warm hug and personalised support given to each family.

They like to tell our farmers that this is not a handout but a Thank You. “Thank you for all you do to put the food on our tables because without you we would all go hungry”.

drought angels flood and drough relief charityThrough direct personal contact with the farmers, Drought Angels have earnt a reputation for providing personalised, heartfelt and discreet assistance. We help those who would not normally reach out but prefer to battle it alone, which can lead to severe depression and in some cases suicide. One-on-one support aides in ‘breaking down the barriers’ of a proud demographic who quite often have never received a hand up.

They can be the first generation of many who have to contemplated walking off the land and selling bloodlines that have taken years to build up. These are the people of most concern and often forgotten. Drought Angels assist farming families affected by Natural Disasters Australia wide.

Our level of support consists of providing stockfeed, financial support via Prepaid visas and local produce vouchers from within the communities, moral support through personal face to face or phone contact and referrals to other support networks as needed.

Drought Angels pride themselves on their individualized support offered to each and every family. Supporting our Aussies through drought, flood, and fire. You can donate or purchase merchandise by visiting the Drought Angels website at droughtangels.org.au.

Wands

would like to thank you so much for your donations so far, but we still need some help. Please see the following items that we need:

Thank you to everyone that donated or helped to pack the Emergency Kits that were put together on Sunday the 13th of January.

The 80 completed packs have been registered on a national database for the bushfire and flood victims. We have 70 kits that are partially packed and would love any of the following donations to complete them. Collection points are at Bribie Aquatic Centre and Banksia Beach State School.

*toothbrushes

*toothpaste (small tube)

*small wet wipes

*face washer

*lip balm

*roll on deodorant

Your help would be much appreciated. Any questions please contact Selina on 0425 634 234.

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