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March 2016

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Sarina

Sarina Neighbourhood Centre

Services available:

• Information, advice and referral

• Community information directories

• Community newsletters and notice board

• Sarina events calendar

• Community education activities

• Emergency relief funding

Facilities available:

• A meeting room for community members and groups to utilise during the centre’s operating hours

• An office for visiting services to meet with clients during the centre’s operating hours

• Centrelink access point for self services

The Sarina Neighbourhood Centre is located next to Mackay Regional Council Client Services Centre, 65 Broad Street, Sarina.

Phone: 4961 9290 or 4961 9283 Email: [email protected]

The Sarina Neighbourhood Centre is a Mackay Regional Council service which receives funding from the State Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disabilities through the Neighbourhood Centre’s Initiative.

• Tuesday, March 8 at 9am – 12 noon

• Bob Wood Cultural Hall, Anzac Street

• Free entry with morning tea for purchase

Featuring exhibitors with information on women’s services, arts and crafts, health and beauty, market stalls, plus more.

For more details contact the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre today on 4961 9283.

“It’s A Woman’s World Expo”

We are a bit of a social butterfly these days.

Find us on Facebook to keep up to date with upcoming events, opportunities and more!

> facebook.com/mackayregionalcouncil

Did you know?

> facebook.com/SarinaNeighbourhoodCentre


Congratulations to Mrs Sandra Hopes, of Grasstree Beach, for winning first prize in the Sarina District Schools Chaplaincy’s Monster Christmas Raffle.

She recieved a suite of prizes worth over a thousand dollars. The prize included a family day trip to the outer reef with Cruise Whitsundays; a nights accommodation with Club Croc Airlie Beach; a Tiger Moth flight courtesy of Tiger Moth Mackay; Microsoft Home and Business pack and Woolworths and IGA vouchers.

Mrs Hopes said that when she purchased the tickets she didn’t realise just how much was included in first prize.

“The trip to the Whitsundays is certainly something to look forward to and there will be a bit of discussion needed to sort out who goes on the Tiger Moth flight,” she said.

Chaplaincy Committee Chair, Mr Rod Ballard said that substantial funds need to be raised to keep our Chaplaincy service stable.

“Our two major raffles are an important part of keeping this service going. Many thanks go to our sponsors (mentioned above) as well as Mitre 10 Sarina, Hair Play Sarina and Hideaway Restaurant Sarina. We should not forget our ticket selling team as well as our very generous community who support us each year,” he said.

Second prize was won by Ms Adams of Armstrong Beach and third prize was won by Mrs Everett, also of Armstrong Beach.

Monster win for local

As this term of council draws to a close, I would like to highlight some of the major projects that have been undertaken during the last four years.

New Sewerage Treatment Plant .................... $36.3 million

Remediation of former Sarina Landfill site (ongoing project) ................................ $4 million approx

Bridge Replacements ....................................... $3.8 million

Various Road Projects ...................................... $3.4 million

New Sarina Waste Transfer Station ............. $2.9 million

Middle Creek Dam upgrade ........................... $2.1 million

Upgrade to Grasstree Beach boat ramp .... $630,000-

New SES shed in Sarina ................................. $610,000-

Shared bike/pathway Grasstree Beach ..... $450,000-

Five new stair ways in Sarina Beach area .. $130,000-

Broad Street Park upgrade ............................. $ 40,000-

The award-winning Sarina Sugar Shed is now open seven days a week and the Sarina Town Centre has been part of the Mackay Pride Facade Improvement Scheme.

The focus of this term of council has been on ensuring necessary projects are carried out across our region no matter where you live.

Until next time Mayor Deirdre Comerford

Mayor’s column

Safe reliable transportMCVA Transport is a friendly, safe, reliable door to door community transport service, which provides transport to eligible clients in the Mackay, Sarina, Northern Beaches and Pioneer Valley areas.

If you are unable to access mainstream transport services please contact MCVA to arrange our service to assist you with transportation to medical appointments, shopping and social events.

Call today, 4953 1623.

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> Sarina naturopath, Lesley RixHave you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and advised to change your diet? Have your success been limited?

Let me help show you why a low fat approach is not working!

Current dietary guidelines for the past 40 years have suggested a low fat approach to managing diabetes. This involves eating regular amounts of carbohydrate for energy to replace the fat.

Diabetes is a condition that makes a person unable to metabolise carbohydrates adequately. Hence eating regular carbohydrates increases blood glucose levels.

Eating moderate amounts of fat and protein as well as vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds will allow you to manage blood glucose levels much better than following a low fat, high carbohydrate diet. Personalised diet plans to manage all health conditions can be designed for each patient.

Appointments available in Sarina, call Terry White on 4956 1295 or email [email protected]. Cost one hour initial appointment - $75 (health fund rebates apply).

> Sarina Kyokushin Karate ClubThe Sarina Karate Club has commenced beginner’s classes at their training facility at Sarina Beach Rd (Cyril McKie Court, Sarina).

Classes are held Monday and Wednesdays from 6pm to 7.30pm. Tuition is free and children (high school age) and adults are welcome.

If you or your children (or both of you together) are interested in increasing your strength, stamina, physical and mental endurance and self-defence, skills Sarina Kyokushin Karate Club is for you.

Contact us on 4956 2311 to list your attendance.

Adults and high school students are welcome to train free of charge at our fully equipped facility.

Do you have diabetes?

Can you karate chop?

Sarina Tourist Art & Craft MarketsCome along to the markets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 8am to 12 noon for fresh produce, homemade soap, plants and craft.

To find us, just drive south through Sarina, look to your right for the “i” sign at the last set of lights.

We always welcome any new volunteers to the centre. We truly care about our volunteers and you are never alone on a shift. Hours of business are 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, excluding Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and half of day Anzac Day.

For any enquiries, please phone 4956 2251 or 0488 772 493 or email [email protected].

> Consider finding assistance through the RADF program

An Arts Development Officer will now be available at the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre, so why not make an appointment to discuss your ideas? You may be eligible to access the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Did you know the program has changed? There are new guidelines and application forms available at www.mackay.qld.gov.au/radf

We offer four rounds per year, the remaining dates for the 2015/2016 financial year are:

• ROUND 3 – Closing Wednesday, March 16 at 4:30pm for projects starting after Wednesday, May 11.

• ROUND 4 – Closing Wednesday May 18 at 4:30pm for projects starting after Wednesday, June 22.

To book an appointment or for more information, please contact Lara or Fiona on 4961 9554.

TheRADFisajointQueenslandGovernmentandMackayRegional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

Sarina Neighbourhood Centre 10am - 3pm.

> Sarina Anglican Parish

• Maundy Thursday, March 24 at 6pm - Carmila Anglican Church

• Good Friday, March 25 at 8am - All Saints Anglican Church, Koumala

• Good Friday, March 25 at 10am - St Luke’s Anglican Church, Koumala

• Easter Day, March 7 at 8am - Holy Communion service at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Sarina.

> Sarina Uniting Church

Sarina Uniting Church meets on Good Friday, March 25 at 7am and Easter Sunday, March 28 at 8.30am.

> Sarina Wesleyan Methodist

Sarina Wesleyan Methodist Special Easter Services will be held at 87 Range Road, Sarina on Palm Sunday, March 20 at 9am and Easter Sunday, March 27 at 9am.

All are invited. Morning tea following each service. For all enquiries, call 4956 2510.

Arts support available for Sarina - enquire today!

Easter Church Service Times For Sarina District


Calling all voices > Anzac Day 2016 This year we have a vision to make Anzac Day the most commemorable yet. To fill the air with 100 voices singing in unison the songs that make us remember, make us believe, make us strong and make us continue our fight for freedom.

The cadet unit has mustered together a band who will shine along side us on this day when we all come together to unite as one.

There are only two songs and two anthems to learn and all voices of all ages and abilities are needed and wanted. Let’s create our own history and build on the foundations of those who fought for us.

If you read this and can answer the call then please ring Margaret Ross at Sarina Sings Community Choir on 0400 997 588 and be counted as one of the 100 voices who are ready and prepared to sing on Anzac Day.

Sarina Youth Centre> Corner of Anzac & Broad streets, SarinaSarina Youth Centre is a place where young people (10-25) can meet up, socialise and take part in a range of fun activities, find out information and get support on issues or programs that may be of interest to them.

Open Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm.

To find out more, visit the Sarina Youth Centre Facebook page at www.facebook.com/youthcentresarina.

Free service for parents The Post Separation Cooperative Parenting (PSCP) Program is based in Mackay and also provides a service to Sarina, Whitsundays, Moranbah, and Bowen. The PSCP service is provided by UnitingCare Community. The aim of the program is to assist separated parents to manage their communication with the other parent in the children’s best interests.

This free service provides counselling, resources, support and a three-hour educational seminar. The PSCP program can assist separated parents to focus on their children’s needs instead of their conflict, and will also help separated parents develop ways of dealing more constructively with each other. The PSCP service can be helpful for a family even if only one parent attends the program.

For more details about Post Separation Cooperative Parenting call 4944 2300.

The PSCP service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.


We’re here to helpThe Mackay District Home Care Service is funded both federally and by the state to provide basic support services that assist eligible clients to live independently in their own home. Services such as Home Care are designed to be flexible and respond to your needs and improve the client’s own abilities.

We can assist people to maintain their independence in their own home. Home Care will assist you with basic household domestic tasks, social support, respite and, in rural areas we can provide meal delivery and yard maintenance. Domestic tasks may include:

• Vacuumingandmoppingfloors

• Keepingkitchenareasclean

• Ensuringhygienearease.g.bathroom/toilet

• Washing,hangingoutand/orbringingin

• Essentialhouseholdshopping

• Otherdomestichouseholdtasksagreedwithclients

The Home Care Service is committed to supporting people to continue to live independently in their own home and within their community. We are happy to be contacted directly and assist with registration with My Aged Care.

In the situation where your needs are greater than the Home Care Service can meet, you will be given information about other services that may be better able to assist you. Home Care currently does not ask for client contribution.

For further information please contact our office on 4885 7560.

The Mackay Women’s Centre provides a range of free counselling and support services for women in Mackay and surrounding region. Our counsellor visits Sarina every Thursday morning at the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre, 65 Broad Street. Appointments can be made by calling the Women’s Centre office, 4953 1788.

Also available is the Parenting and Pregnancy Support Program that offers support for families, as well as Emergency Relief, for babies and toddlers. This includes counselling and support around these issues, as well as being able to supply nappies, formula and prescriptions (where appropriate) in times of need.

Thanks to the kind donations from the public, we are also able to supply baby goods such as prams, cots and clothing, free of charge, when available.

We are delighted to announce our new program, Pregnancy Yoga, this class will be every Thursday 12.15pm to 1.15pm. Other weekly activities include Zumba Gold, Australian Breastfeeding Association Meetings, Tai Chi, Mackay Active Women’s Group and Yoga and Meditation.

International Women’s Day– Recognising Everyday Women Who Are Extraordinary > Wednesday, March 9, from 9.30am to 11.30am Please join us in celebrating International Women’s Day. We will be hosting a special morning tea with guest speakers and entertainment showcasing the remarkable achievements of women within our community.

For further information please call the office on 4953 1788 between 8.30am and 4.30pm, find us on Facebook or visit mackaywomenscentre.com.au.

Women’s support services


A global voice for local women> Below The Belt Gynaecological Cancer Support Group

Meet on the second Monday of the month at 10am at CancerCouncilQueenslandOffice,Mackay.Formoredetails contact 4942 2000. Next meet is Monday, March 14. To register your interest please contact Jenny 4942 1712 or Wendy [email protected]

We all have our own story – believe in it.

> Why Should I join Soroptimist International

You will become part of the world’s leading international women’s organisation, focused exclusively on building a better world for women and girls.

You will be able to:

• Undertake local, national and international projects to benefit women and girls.

• Enjoy service, friendship and fun with like-minded women in your area

• Lobby, influence and make a difference for women at home and abroad

• Expand your professional, business and social networks

• Membership will give you a range of opportunities to develop leadership and other skills

Soroptimist International Mackay meets on the second Tuesday of the month for a business meeting at 5.30pm at the Gordon White Library, Phillip Street, Mt Pleasant.

A dinner meeting, with a guest speaker, is held on the last Tuesday of the month by arrangement. For more information contact Wendy on 0431 707 010 after 4pm, Jenny on 4942 1712 or email [email protected].

> Thank you for all your support

Soroptimist International Mackay would like to thank the following for their support of our Annual Ovarian Cancer Afternoon Teal event held on Sunday, February 21.

Thank you so much Magpies Sporting Club, Terry White Chemist, Events by Ramona, Auswide, MECC, Malouf’s Pharmacy, Chemmart, Bunnings, BCF, Calligan’s Nursery, Masters, House, Kirisit Nursery, Twine Knot, Target and all those behind the scenes.


Sarina Historical Centre is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm until Easter, as we are doing display changes.

Everyone is welcome to come on down and have a look at what we are doing and have a browse through the museum.

If you have some spare time and would like to give back to the community have a thought about volunteering at the museum. Come on down on any Tuesday or Wednesday and see the things that you can get involved with.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Visit or volunteer today!


2016 DATE CLAIMER The Sarina Events Calendar is displayed at the front of the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre.

To have your event added to the Sarina Events Calendar, contact the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre by phoning 4961 9290 or 4961 9283 or emailing [email protected].

MARCH 4 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall5 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre6 > 9am Greatest Journey for children aged 4-17, Wesleyan Methodist Church > 9am Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sarina RSL7 > 9:30am QCWA Nebo/Sarina Range Social/ Craft, Sarina Range Hall > 6:30pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Crt8 >9am International Women’s Day Expo – Cultural Hall > 9:30am Baby Bounce, Sarina Library > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre, > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St9 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Craft, QCWA Hall Brewers Rd > 10am Storytime, Sarina Library > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6:30pm Women Who Make Us Proud Awards Dinner, Sarina RSL10 > 4pm Kundaline Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Twilight Bowls, Sarina Bowls Club11 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall12 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Sarina Beach Markets > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre13 > 9am Greatest Journey for children aged 4-17, Wesleyan Methodist Church14 > 9:30am QCWA Nebo/Sarina Range Branch Meeting, Sarina Range Hall > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Crtt15 > 9:30am Baby Bounce, Sarina Library > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St

> 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St16 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Sarina Branch Hoy Morning > 10am Storytime, Sarina Library > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Ct > 6:30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church Hall17 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St18 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall19 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre20 > 9am Greatest Journey for children aged 4-17, Wesleyan Methodist Church > 11am Monster Cent Sale, Cultural Hall Sarina21 > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Court22 > 9:30am Baby Bounce, Sarina Library > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St23 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Craft/Meeting, QCWA Hall > 10am Storytime, Sarina Library > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril Mckie Crt > 6:30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church Hall24 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St25 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall26 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre28 > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Crt29 > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St30 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am QCWA Sarina Branch Craft Morning > 10am Storytime – Sarina Library > 6pm Karate Club beginner’s classes, Cyril McKie Court > 6:30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church Hall31 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St

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