Edition Number 109 April / May 2013 INNISFAIL & DISTRICT … · 2013. 4. 7. · Talkabout April /...

Edition Number 109 April / May 2013

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ContentsContentsContents

Page 2 Editorial

Page 3 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Page 4 Orang-utans in the Rain

Page 5 CSCI Volunteer Program

Page 6 Happy, Indian Cooking

Page 7 Yeronga Community Centre

Page 8 Domestic & Family Violence

Page 9 Anzac Day

0 Recipes

Pages 11, 12 Hub Happenings

INNISFAIL & DISTRICT Community Information Newsletter

Produced by the

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE 13-17 Donald Street, P O Box 886, Innisfail 4860

Phone: 40438400 Fax: 4061 7312 Freecall: 1800 616 001

Email: [email protected]

The Community Support Centre is funded primarily by the Department of Communities

There’s nothing in

the world like a

mother’s love —

even for an

oranguatan.

Photo by Barbi

Talkabout April / May 2

I know I’ve said it before but time flies and Easter has already been and gone.. April and May are ahead and there‘s lots on the calendar. We are including a calendar of all the “happenings” at the Multiservice Hub so that you can see what is on for the next two months. I have had a sore leg after surgery and it makes you appreciate those people who make an effort to help you. My daughter came down from Cairns on Sunday and we went out and I had a roast dinner, which when you live alone you never have, and it was lovely. I also feel our weather is a joy to go out in—just nice! This issue we have pickle and chutney recipes for a change so I hope you enjoy these. Sincerely, Gwen

EditorialEditorial

Join ‘The Snails’ Heart Foundation walking

group

Join The Snails walking group at Warrina Lakes Botanical Gardens every Friday morning starting at 7am. The Snails walking group is suitable for people of all abilities. It is for anyone who wants to be more active, have fun and socialise at the same time. Our aim is to help people be more active through gentle walking. With The Snails, you can walk at your own pace, be it with a wheelie walker, walking stick or without any aids. The group meets for about half an hour, and in that time there’s plenty of room for a chat. There’s bound to be someone who walks at the same speed as you, so you don’t need to worry about going slowly. We also stop and have a break for those who want to rest for a short time. If you’re wanting to get out of the house and move more, but need help to get motivated, joining a group is a great way to go about it. Research shows being regularly active throughout life is one of the most effective ways to improve health. Walking is a free and low impact exercise everyone can enjoy. Walking regularly can help you feel stronger, more energetic and happier with your quality of life. The Snails walking group is run by the Heart Foundation and Innisfail Primary Health. For more

Seniors Legal and Support Service

The Seniors Legal and Support Service provides free legal advice and support to seniors who are at risk of experiencing elder abuse or financial exploitation. Elder abuse is any act within a relationship of trust which results in harm to an older person. It includes physical, verbal, financial and emotional abuse, as well as neglect from trusted people such as family, friends, neighbours and informal carers. Funded by the Department of Communities, the Seniors Legal and Support Service is staffed by a solicitor and a social worker, providing a tailored and more holistic response to the needs of older people in difficult situations. Assistance that can be provided by the Service includes legal advice, some court support, short-term counselling and advocacy. The service provides face-to-face or phone appointments on the second Wednesday of every month at the Innisfail Community Support Centre. Appointments can be made by phoning 4031 7179 or 1800 650 931, Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm.


Community Support Centre 13 - 17 Donald Street Thurs 9th May @ 9.30am

Phone Josie 40611864

Lucky door prizes, Cent Sale & Raffles

Combined Services and Radio 4KZ, Cane Cutter Court Thurs 16th May @ 9.30am

Phone Anna 40645255

Entertainment & Raffles

Innisfail C.W.A. Hall, McGowan Drive Mon 20th May @ 9am

Phone Dot 40632647 or Nola 40614961

Morning tea, Raffle & Guest Speaker

Philoptohos Ladies Association, 133 Ernest Street Thurs 23rd May @ 9.30am

Phone Kate 40611568

Next door to Greek Orthodox Church

Scrumptious Greek food & Raffles

Warrina Lakes, (New Venue) Fri 31st May @ 9.30 am

Phone Lydia 40645281

Previously East Palmerston Hall

Great Morning Tea, Cent Sale, Raffle, Entertainment, Plants , Produce & Craft Items

Canegrowers and Barracks Cafe, Mourilyan Tues 11th June @ 10am

Phone Grace 40632477

Raffles, Cent Sale & Fashion Parade

Diarise these dates for Diarise these dates for Diarise these dates for

Australia’s Biggest Morning TeasAustralia’s Biggest Morning Teas

Do you need a hair cut or colour? The ladies from Carana Hair and Beauty Salon will look after you. Support Cancer Council Queensland

and enjoy a great night out. Clip for Cancer

Friday 19th April @ Innisfail RSL 8pm Band Carrizma

To register contact Anna on 40645255 Dine out, get a hair cut or colour and have a dance!

To M. Dale, winner of our Community Survey lucky draw.

A BIG “thank you” to all who participated. We had nearly 80 responses

and your input will be very valuable in planning the CSCI programs for the

year ahead.

CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS


Nothing had prepared us for the reaction of orang-utans to the rain.

We were on the third day of our wonderful orang-utan adventure in the Tanjan Puting National Park in

Kalimantan and had already had one experience at the feeding platform at the Camp Leakey Research

Station on the previous day. We had spent the morning hiking through the rain forest with our guide, Muk.

The track had led us through a swamp on a disintegrating boardwalk so we both already had very wet feet

as the wooden planks had frequently just disappeared into the water and we had no option but to wade.

Luckily the temperature was in the low thirties so we felt soggy but warm and we had a most agreeable

day so far. We had seen lots of interesting plants and fungi, heard and seen the beautiful Asian Paradise

Flycatcher (snow white with a blue head and a long tail), and had been able to watch, from a distance, a

group of enchanting leaf-eating monkeys as they made their way through the trees. The most exciting

encounter had been with a large female orang-utan and her baby who was known to be aggressive. This

had necessitated a rapid and precarious retreat along the boardwalk while our guide discouraged her with

large stick until she had moved on and we could resume our walk.

Now it was afternoon feeding time and the monsoon rains were threatening to move in. Having lived in

West Papua and then Innisfail for ten years we were not particularly concerned, so we grabbed our rain

jackets and set off barefoot for the fifteen minute walk to the feeding station as we already knew what the

track was like. Our guide had warned us that the orang-utans hate rain and they might not make an

appearance if it was raining as there was plenty of other food for them in the forest. When we arrived at

the feeding station there was already quite a gathering of other tourists, including a chap with a huge

camera lens, most of whom obviously had no idea how sudden and heavy a tropical downpour could be. We

Barbi Jay


soon heard the sound of orang-utans moving through the trees behind us and a couple of females, carrying

young, arrived and moved into the trees near the platform. Shortly afterwards the rangers from the

research station arrived with their load of rambutans and bananas, calling loudly as they came to let the

animals know that lunch was on its way. They swept the old fruit skins from the platform and deposited the

new feast.

There was a flurry of excited whispers and camera activity from the awed tourists as we watched two adult

females (actually a mother and daughter), each with a baby, climb on to the platform and start tucking into

the fruit with great relish. We were further entertained by the antics of a long-limbed gibbon, stealing

bananas from under the great apes’ noses and a beautiful white-striped squirrel doing the same. Then we

heard a familiar noise, the train-like approach through the forest of a monsoon downpour. As the rain

poured down, the younger adult retreated up a tree with her infant, gathering branches on the way, which

she proceeded to hold over her head as a somewhat ineffectual umbrella. The older female was obviously

miserable in the rain but could not bear to leave the table until she had finished eating and she sat there,

with her baby, getting wetter and wetter. Then I noticed that one of the rangers, ignoring the rain himself,

had started to gather a bunch of leafy branches. He proceeded to pass them to the mother like a large

green bouquet and she nonchalantly took it from him and deposited the whole bunch on her head. She

placidly continued with her meal, stopping every now and then to readjust her “rain-hat” as the baby

peered out from between the dripping leaves. I was almost moved to tears and now I know what orang-

utans do in the rain.

CSCI Volunteers ProgramCSCI Volunteers ProgramCSCI Volunteers Program

Here at the CSCI, we greatly value individuals who want to dedicate part of

their spare time to our centre as a volunteer. The CSCI utilizes volunteers in

areas such as the following:

Front Desk: telephone and reception

Tax Help

Community Events

Helping clients to complete forms

Gardening

In May we will run a three session Volunteers Course for suitable and

motivated people who would like to become part of our friendly and

committed team.

If you would like to learn more about our centre and this valuable

opportunity, please contact reception on:

4043 8400 or

E-mail [email protected]

P.S. Applicants must be eligible for a Blue Card.

Community Support Centre

Innisfail Inc

April recreation

morning

a FREE screening of

‘HAPPY’ the movie.

Please reserve

your seats by

phoning

40438400

Cost: Free

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE INNISFAIL INC.

PRESENTS

A TRADITIONAL INDIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATION


At the CSCI

meeting room.

On Monday

15th April 2013

9.30am - 12pm

Free Popcorn

Limited seats available!

Happy takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. There will be a discussion following.

Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc is primarily funded by the Department of Communities.

RSVP by15th May 2013. Please contact reception on 40 438 400 to register.

Enrolments are essential. Limited places available.

Come and join us as we

experience the creation & taste of

a traditional Indian dish.

When: Monday 20th May 2013

9:30 am to 12 pm

Where: Community Support Centre,

13-17 Donald Street Innisfail

(orange building)

Indian Cooking with

Amarjeet


National Neighbourhood and Community Centres’ WeekNational Neighbourhood and Community Centres’ WeekNational Neighbourhood and Community Centres’ Week

May 6May 6May 6---101010

Beside the railway station near where my daughter lives in Yeronga there was an old

derelict shop that nobody seemed able to make good use of. It was rather cute and old

fashioned, reminding me of other times, and I wished someone would do it up and give it

some tender loving care. Occasionally, when I was visiting my daughter, I would see something in the window that somebody was trying to sell and at other times there might

be graffiti or signs that someone had broken into the building.

Imagine my surprise and delight when I visited my daughter in the middle of last year, to

find the shop beautifully painted and very much in use. Adding to my delight was a sign announcing that the old shop is now the Yeronga Community Centre. Of course I had to

pay a visit and was warmly welcomed by a group participating in painting and handcrafts

activities.

I was told that the need for the Centre grew out of the 2011 Brisbane floods that had

destroyed so much and caused hardship for those living in the Yeronga area. Hanging on the wall was a quilt made by those who had suffered in the event.

I was able to share some of the experiences of our Support Centre with a view to

encouraging those participating in this new community centre about the future

possibilities for their brand new Community Centre. They told me of the support they receive from their parent centre in West End and their plans for expanding activities to

include different age groups and a garden in the area behind the shop.

When I visited again in December the participants had been busy making Christmas gifts

and the garden had been started. There is a playgroup running as well as the craft group

and a weekly morning tea for seniors.

If any readers who have friends or relations living in that part of Brisbane please tell them

about the Yeronga Community Centre where they should contact Fiona or Melinda. The

Centre is at 4 Killarney Street. The phone number is 3848 2285 and their email address is

[email protected].

Margaret Worrall - 24.1.2013

mailto:[email protected]


Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month began in 1992 and is held during the month of May each year to raise community awareness and promote a clear message that domestic and family violence will not be tolerated in our communities. Fact: Women are more likely to be killed in their own home by their partner than anywhere else or by anyone else. (Taken from Domestic Violence in Australia – An overview of the issues – Parliament of Australia) All people have the right to be free from violence and to be safe in their relationships. Reducing domestic and family violence will take ongoing commitment by government, the non government sector, private industry, communities and you the individual.

Within My Wildest DreamsWithin My Wildest Dreams

A child makes a statement, in shock you turn your backs.

I don’t want to hear it – that child needs some smacks.

You can’t listen nor can you see the bruises deep inside.

If you would just listen you’d hear the horrors that they hide.

They have no one to run to; they have no place to go.

This is all they’ve ever had, this is all they know.

That is Mum and Dad, they love them with all their heart.

They don’t want to be scared but they don’t want to part.

Oh Yeah! They have the help line, they have child safety teams.

Yes it’s all so damn easy, within their wildest dreams…

A sound comes to your ears; it’s that woman down the street.

You just turn your music up and you listen to the beat.

Thinking surely to yourself, ‘She’s mad, she chooses to stay.’

She always smiles and says, “Hello”; well she did the other day.

I hear she got an order from the men in blue.

She’ll be right, she’s got paper, and she can waive it too.

He doesn’t want to hit her but he does again and again

Until there is no more inside, the anger has an end..

Then in the news I see she’s broken, yet all I heard was screams

The streets become all so peaceful, within your wildest dreams.

They say that 80% of murders in this country we hold so dear.

Are due to domestic violence – statistics each one of us should fear

Should we bury our heads, interfere or should we call the cops?

Maybe just sit here forever or at least until it stops.

Ask the men in town to say no, it’s enough; it’s time to get irate.

Scream out.. “It’s not on no more” to your son, brother and mate..

What do we do to help wipe out these horrible and ugly scenes?

Or is this just a fantasy within my wildest dreams….

Meegan Smith

Women’s Helpline: 1800 811 811 Mensline: 1800 600 636

Kid’s Helpline: 1800 551 800


In Your Honour

Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, You left behind your sisters and your brothers.

Leaving your beloved children and wives, You put on hold, your dreams—your lives.

On foreign soil, you found yourself planted To fight for those whose freedom you granted.

Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost But you carried onward, no matter the cost. Many horrors you had endured and seen.

Many faces had haunted your dreams. You cheered as your enemies littered the ground;

You cried as your brothers fell all around. When it was over, you all came back home,

Some were left with memories to face all alone; Some found themselves in the company of friends

As their crosses cast shadows across the land. Those who survived were forever scarred

Emotionally, physically, permanently marred. Those who did not now sleep eternally

‘Neath the ground they had given their lives to keep free. With a hand upon my heart, I feel The pride and respect;

My reverence is revealed in the tears that now Stream down my upturned face

As our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace. Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gave

Pain and death was the price that you ultimately paid. Every day, I give my utmost admiration

To those who had fought to defend our nation.

- Author unknown -

A Tribute for ANZAC DayA Tribute for ANZAC DayA Tribute for ANZAC Day


Pickled Onions

Peel & stand 2kg pickling onions over night in bowl of water.

Sprinkle generously with salt. In the morning, drain, place in jars

& make the following liquid:

1.25L white vinegar

2 cups white sugar

1 heaped tbsp green ginger, chopped fine

1 tbsp pepper

1 tbsp salt

½ tsp nutmeg

5 cloves garlic, chopped fine

Boil for 5 min. Cool. Pour over the onions.

Avocado Relish

3 green apples

3 avocadoes

1 red & 1 green capsicum

3 medium onions

1½ cups white vinegar

1 dsp salt

½ cup of sugar

2-3 small chillies (to taste)

Mince or blend all ingredients. Stir well and bottle.

Mustard pickles

3 onions, sliced

350g cauliflower, roughly chopped

150g green beans, chopped

1 red capsicum, sliced & seeded

1 zucchini, chopped

¼ cup coarse cooking salt

¼ cup wholegrain mustard

2 tsp mustard powder

1 tbsp curry powder

½ tsp ground turmeric

2 cups cider vinegar

1¼ cups brown sugar

2 tbsp plain flour

Combine onion, cauliflower, beans, capsicum, zucchini & salt in

a bowl. Mix well. Cover and set aside overnight.

Rinse vegetables thoroughly & drain well. Transfer to a large

saucepan with mustard, mustard powder, curry powder &

turmeric.

Stir in 1¾ cups vinegar & sugar. Heat on low until sugar

dissolves, stirring without boiling. Increase heat to high. Bring to

boil then reduce to medium & simmer uncovered for 15-20 min

until vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, whisk remaining vinegar and flour until smooth.

Stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to boil, stirring until mixture

thickens. Simmer 3 min. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal.

Corn Relish

1 tbsp vegetable oil

3 red capsicums, seeded & chopped

1 onion, chopped

1½ cups apple cider vinegar

¾ cup caster sugar

2 tsp turmeric

2 tsp mustard powder

1 tsp salt

4 corn cobs, kernels removed (3 cups kernels)

2 tsp cornflour

Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan on medium. Sauté

capsicum & onion 8-10 min until tender. Add vinegar, sugar,

turmeric, mustard & salt. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

Increase heat to high & boil 10 mins. Add corn and boil further 5

mins.

Remove ¼ cup hot liquid from pan. Add to cornflour in a small

bowl, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir back into pan. Bring to

boil, stirring until mixture thickens. Simmer 3 min. Spoon mixture

into hot sterilized jars & seal. Once opened store in fridge for up

to one month.

Apple Chutney

2kg apples

Brown vinegar

1kg sugar

2 lge onions

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tsp salt

1 tsp mixed spice

Peel and slice apples. Put in saucepan and almost cover with

brown vinegar. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for at

least an hour until apples are soft. Bottle while hot.

Easy Sterilisation Methods OVEN: Preheat the oven to 120°C. Wash jars and lids in soapy water, rinse and put jars and non-plastic lids on a sturdy tray. Place in the oven for 20 min. Remove and fill immediately with jam or other preserves. DISHWASHER: Sterilise jars, plastic lids and rubber seals in the dishwasher on the hottest cycle. Dry well with a clean tea towel before use.


“Hub Happenings” April 2013

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

1

EASTER MONDAY

2 09.00-11.30

Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 09.30 Inner Wheel

of Innisfail 18.00 Cassowary

Coast Camera Club ph Richard 40643328

3 4 5 09.00-11.30

Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259

6 09.00-16.30

Greenway Stitchers

7

8 10.00-15.00 UnitingCare Community

Counsellor ph 40504955

17.30 Cassowary Coast Region Sewing Group

9 09.00-11.30

Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 19.30 Toastmasters Innisfail ph Dr Jay Lo 0417406100

10 10.00-13.00

Senior’s Legal Service ph

1800650391

11 12 09.00-11.30


13 14

15 09.30-11.30

Recreation Day (see flyer for details)

10.00-15.00 UnitingCare Community


16 09.00-11.30


10.00-12.00 Prostate Cancer

Support Group ph Peter 40655070

17 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi 10.00-15.00 North

QLD Women’s Legal Service ph CSCI 40438400

18 10.30-12.30

Endeavour Older Carer Initiative ph Kerry 40612585

19 09.00-11.30


20 21



23 09.00-11.30


24 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi

25

ANZAC DAY

26 09.00-11.30


27 28



30 09.00-11.30


If you have a community group needing a place to meet why not call in or phone 40438400 for a chat. We have great facilities & our prices are

minimal.


“Hub Happenings” May 2013

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

1 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi

2 3 09.00-11.30


4 09.00-16.30

Greenway Stitchers

5



18.00 Cassowary Coast Camera Club

ph Richard 40643328

7 09.00-11.30

Salvation Army ph Gwen 0437132259 09.30 Inner Wheel

of Innisfail

8 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi 10.00-13.00

Senior’s Legal Service ph

1800650391

9 09.00 Australia’s Biggest Morning

Tea ph Josie 40611864

10 09.00-11.30


11 12 MOTHERS’

DAY



17.30 Cassowary Coast Region Sewing Group

14 09.00-11.30


15 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi 10.00-15.00 North

QLD Women’s Legal Service ph CSCI 40438400

16

17 09.00-11.30


18 19

20 09.30-11.30

Recreation Day (see flyer for details)

10.00-15.00 UnitingCare Community


21 09.00-11.30


22 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi

23

24 09.00-11.30


25 26



28 09.00-11.30


29 09.30-11.00

Tai Chi

30

31 09.00-11.30


If you have a community group needing a place to meet why not call in or phone 40438400 for a chat. We have great

facilities & our prices are minimal.

National Neighbourhood and Community Centres’

Week 6-10 May

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