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September 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 use 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

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]

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.


A free lunch, hosted by Mackay Regional Council’s Sarina Neighbourhood Centre was held on Thursday, August 18 during Seniors Week to celebrate the contribution seniors make to the community.

Mayor Greg Williamson welcomed all the guests on behalf of the Mackay Regional Council. Councillors Karen May, Fran Mann, Martin Bella, Ross Gee and Ayril Paton also attended.

Guests were entertained by Sarina State School Bank, Swayneville State School Marimba students from Marimba Magic Group and Year 1/2 Class, St Anne’s Catholic School Prep and Year 1 with items from the musical “Kids at Sea”, students from Sarina Dance School, Sarina Sings Community Choir and the Choir of Unheard Voices.

Representatives from Mackay Women’s Centre, Carer’s Queensland, Ozcare Dementia Program, Mackay Alzheimers, Terry White Chemist Sarina and Public Trustee spoke on services for seniors and Tegan Philpott from ABC Radio donated her time to be emcee for the event.

Ladies from the Sarina Chaplaincy Committee catered a tasty morning tea and lunch. Students from the Sarina State High School Shine Program assisted the ladies to serve lunch. There were information bags and treats for everyone.

Lucky door prizes were kindly donated by Sarina Community Bendigo Bank, QCWA Nebo/Sarina Range, Sarina Tourist Arts & Crafts Centre, Sarina Fibre Arts, Queensland Rail, Sarina Museum and Third Ground Coffee. A big thank you to everyone who attended. A lovely time was had by all.

Celebrating Seniors Week

Apex Park, every Tuesday at 10am.

Everyone welcome, especially newcomers to Sarina. For all enquiries please contact Meredith on 4956 2398 or Raylene on 4943 1509.

Join us for a cuppa or two

What’s on at the library... > Baby BounceTuesdays, 9.30am - 10am

Sarina Library

For babies aged 0-18months. Baby Bounce consists of nursery rhymes, songs and the use of board and picture books. Sessions encourage valuable one-on-one time and are a great networking opportunity. Baby Bounce is held during the school term. No bookings are required.

> StorytimeWednesdays, 10am - 11am

Sarina Library

A program of stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs for children aged 2 – 5 years.

Held during the school term, sessions encourage a child’s love of books.

> ZooWhizAwesome graphics, fun rewards and cool animals help create a motivational learning environment where students can truly excel. ZooWhiz draws its educational content from a bank of over 17,000 carefully-crafted, curriculum-correlated learning activities covering maths, punctuation, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, phonics and reading for children ages 5 to 15.


The North Barrier Branch, of which Sarina is affiliated, recently held its Awards Presentation Night and celebrated its 80th anniversary in Townsville. Other cubs that make up the Branch include Eimeo, Mackay, Ayr, Bowen, Picnic Bay and Arcadia in Townsville along with Forrest Beach at Ingham.

Sarina came home with a ute full of awards that recognised the commitment and quality work that the clubs members put in. In the coveted Life Saver Awards we took out the under 14 age with Will Muscat, the 18-25 years with Nicola Street and the Senior Life Saver award belong to Daves Ronald. Still on the volunteer patrolling side the club also took out Champion Patrolling Club, which is a reflection of the professional service that our patrolling members bring to the beach from September to April each year.

Tyler Kerr took out the Branch Junior Athlete of the Year, Julie McLucas was awarded the Rookie Official of the Year, Megan Graham Rookie Coach of the Year and Dave Young took out the Trainer of the Year for the great work he does not just at our club but other clubs within the branch too.

When it came to the overall club we couldn’t be prouder after taking out two prestigious awards for Youth Development Club and the Overall Club of the Year. These truly are awards that all the club’s members help us achieve.

Most of these awards go on to the SLSQ State Awards night. Although we didn’t take out the big one, SLSQ for the first time awarded a Club of the Year Commendation Award which we took out. It truly is a great achievement and one the club’s members can be very proud of.

A huge congratulations to Doris Ahern who was made a Life Member of the Club recently and to her husband Tony who gained his 25 year membership pin.

If anyone is looking to join Surf Life Saving as a Patrol Member, have their kids enjoy our junior Nipper program, or participate in a club that welcomes the whole family, the season starts in September. You can contact the club by e-mail at [email protected].

Sarina club recognised Do you or someone you know often feel lonely and tired of being at home alone? Do you have family who live in another town and do not visit as often as you would like? Would you enjoy having a special friend visit you each week?

MCVA can help. Mackay Community Visitors has a volunteer who would enjoy becoming your ‘special visitor’. A dedicated volunteer will be introduced to you and will visit at least once a week. Community Visitors do a variety of activities with their friend including going for a drive, shopping, having lunch or morning tea or just coming to see you at your house to have a chat and a cuppa.

For more details please contact Tracey Geaghan on 4953 4878. Mackay Community Visitors Association is funded through both State and Federal Governments.

Would you enjoy a special visitor?


The Domestic Violence Resource Service (DVRS) offers a range of free counselling and court support services for women and children in Mackay and the surrounding areas. DVRS has also recently received funding to employ two part-time sexual assault workers.

Current services available include women’s counselling, women’s DV education group, court support (domestic violence orders/amendments etc), children’s counselling and sexual assault counselling.

There is a children’s counsellor based at Sarina Neighbourhood Centre every second Thursday and there is currently one space available for a child aged between five and 16 years. Bookings are essential.

To book an intake assessment (parent only), or to request information, please call 4957 3888 and ask to speak to Laura.

Sarina Community Bank® Branch Community Engagement Program Round opens on September 1 and closes September 30, 2016, for applications for grants and sponsorship up to June 30, 2017.

For details on how to apply please contact Patrice on 0435 537012 or [email protected].

Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association Inc. (SLCMA) invites the community to come along to our next get-together, the Annual General Meeting (AGM), on September 17, from 10am to noon at the SLCMA Office grounds, 101 Beach Road, Sarina

The event will include guest speaker Len Caruana talking about native bees and will showcase the installation of a native bee hive at SLCMA. There will be a presentation of certificates of appreciation to supporting organisations and the event will finish with a sausage sizzle. This will be a great opportunity to find out about the planned educational Landcare precinct project that is underway.

For more information or if you wish to put forth a nomination for a Management Committee position, please contact SLCMA on 4956 1388 or [email protected].

We are here to help you

Apply today for grants & sponsorship

You’re invited to join us...

A very dedicated and enthusiastic Cowboys fan was extremely surprised to receive a call recently, telling her that she had won a fully autographed, framed, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys jersey.

The winner, Ms Jodie Bonney, of Sarina, said taking delivery of the prize was a very exciting moment for her.

“I am a self-confessed Cowboys tragic who hardly ever misses watching a game. I have the perfect place to hang this prize,” she said.

The raffle, run by The Sarina District Schools Chaplaincy Committee, is an annual fundraiser in Sarina. Committee Chair, Mr Rod Ballard said this raffle is always very well supported by the community and the funds raised are invaluable in keeping the Chaplaincy services going in all our district schools.

“A big thank you must go to Mackay Toyota Auto Corner for donating the jersey,” he said. Without their generous support, such a fundraiser would not be possible.

Mr Ballard went on to say that the work of ticket sellers and the very generous support of the wider community who purchased tickets, had to be acknowledged as well.

“These funds will go towards providing much needed resources and training for our Chaplains in the local area,” he said.

Cowboys a winner

Educate, Empower, EnableDo you want to improve the lives of women and girls? Do you want fun, action and friendship across the world? Do you want to work with like-minded women at local, national and international levels?

Contact us to find out more - Jenny 4942 1712 or Wendy [email protected], or visit the website, www.siswp.org and Facebook Soroptimist International Mackay.

Why should I contact?We will become part of your journey as you and your family, friends and carers work your way through the maze of information and support services. You will be supported by local women who have also faced the diagnosis of gynecological cancer.

How do we make contact with the group? It can be as simple as a phone call. Contact one of the women below or attend a meeting.

Our meetings are currently held at the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, 25 Wellington Street, Mackay, at 10am on the second Monday of the month.

For more information, contact Below the Belt Gynaecological Cancer Support Group - Jenny on 4942 1712 or 0409 302 116, Maree on 0409 424 662 or Wendy at [email protected].

Check out the Facebook page Below the Belt Mackay; like it and pass it onto all your contacts.

Our mission: No woman with gynaecological cancer walks alone in the Mackay district.

We all have our own story – believe in it. Proudly supported by Soroptimist International of Mackay.

Sarina Youth Centre> Corner of Anzac & Broad streets, Sarina

Sarina 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.



Sarina Showground Market> Sunday, September 25 Make a morning of it with plenty to see and do - kids’ activities, home baking, old wares, plants, trash and treasure, hand-made clothing, handy crafts, live entertainment and more.

The canteen will be open thanks to the Sarina Show Society Volunteers, with plenty of food and cold drinks.

For more details call 4956 1066 or visit sarinashowsociety.com.au. Site bookings are essential.

UnitingCare Community provides a free service for separated parents or parents thinking of separation. Post Separation Cooperative Parenting (PSCP) is a program developed under the Family Law Act. PSCP focuses on the children’s needs for supportive and positive parenting arrangements that are focused on the children’s needs.

PSCP understands separation is difficult. Sometimes there can be lots of conflict which can make communication about the children and parenting arrangements difficult. PSCP can support people by offering strategies and information about managing cooperative parenting arrangements to eliminate or reduce conflict. Parents have a responsibility to ensure children are free of conflict and have arrangements which suit the children’s needs.

For further information or to make an appointment please contact Cath at UnitingCare Community on 4944 2300.

Post Separation Cooperative Parenting> Family Law Act Developed Program

After-school care with PCYC is available in the Sarina area. It is open to any school-aged child – state or private schools.

It is located at Swayneville State School for only $20 a day. Centrelink rebate is of up to 50% and you may also be eligible for Centrelink Benefit as well. This could mean you could pay as little as $7 - $10.

Youth programs and sporting activities are accessible as part of the $20 membership. Casual bookings as well as permanent/regular bookings are available.

Afternoon tea is provided. Care is provided by fully qualified staff who are passionate about their work. Children will enjoy fun games, activities, computer access and homework support if requested. These outstanding programs following the National Quality Framework. Buses from Sarina are met at the school gate, with programs closing at 6pm.

Works in with vacation care too. For more details or to book, call PCYC on 4942 3296.

> Friday, September 16, 10am to 2pm Souths Leagues Clubs, Milton Street, Mackay

Come and learn more about services and agencies who provide assistance, care and information to those who need it. This includes the elderly, carers and people with disabilities.

Bookings are essential for catering purposes as morning tea and lunch are provided free of charge. RSVP by Monday, September 12 to 4953 4878 or 4951 3623.

After-school care with PCYC

Community Care Information Day


SEPTEMBER DATE CLAIMERTo have your event added to the Sarina Events Calendar, contact the Sarina Neighbourhood Centre on 4961 9290 or [email protected].

1 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall2 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall 3 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 8am Sarina QCWA Monster Garage Sale > 9am Great Northern Clean Up, Fresh Water Point Boat Ramp > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 2pm Coconut Festival, Sarina Beach > 7pm Sarina Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, Cultural Hall4 > 9am Greatest Journey for children 4-17, Wesleyan Methodist Church > 11am Rum & Sugar Festival, Sarina Sugar Shed5 > 5.30pm Red Boat Kung Fu, St Luke’s Church > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6pm Empowering & Transforming Women, Seehouse Teahouse, Central St6 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church > 9.30am Baby Bounce, Sarina Library > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 10am Council Arts Development Officer, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St7 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Craft/Sewing Morning, QCWA Hall > 10am Storytime, Sarina Library > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church8 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall9 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall10 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 2pm Sarina Festival, Sarina Rugby Grounds11 > 9am Greatest Journey for children 4-17, Wesleyan Methodist Church12 > 5.30pm Red Boat Kung Fu, St Luke’s Church > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6pm Empowering & Transforming Women, Seehouse Teahouse Central St13 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church Sarina > 9.30am Baby Bounce, Sarina Library > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 10am Age Well at Home Information Session, Sarina Bowls Club > 10am Council Arts Development Officer, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre

> 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St14 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Sarina Branch Craft Morning, QCWA Hall > 10am Storytime, Sarina Library > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church15 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall16 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall17 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 8am Markets, Field of Dreams > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 10am Sarina Landcare Catchment Management AGM, SLCMA Office Grounds19 > 5.30pm Red Boat Kung Fu, St Luke’s Church >6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6pm Empowering & Transforming Women, Seehouse Teahouse, Central St20 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St21 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Sarina Branch Hoy Morning, QCWA Hall > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church22 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall23 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall24 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Aqua Zumba, Sarina Swim Centre > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St25 > 7am Sarina Showgrounds Markets26 > 5.30pm Red Boat Kung Fu, St Luke’s Church > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6pm Empowering & Transforming Women, Seehouse Teahouse, Central St27 > 9am River of Life Care Service hampers, St Luke’s Anglican Church Sarina > 10am Cuppa at The Park, Apex Park > 4 & 6pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 6pm Zumba Classes, New Life Centre > 7pm Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St28 > 8am Sarina Mens Shed, 40 Lee St > 9am Sarina Fibre Arts, 36 Lee St > 9am Craft and Branch Meeting, QCWA Hall > 6pm Beginner’s Karate classes, Cyril McKie Crt > 6.30pm Sarina Community Choir, St Michael’s Church29 > 4pm Kundalini Yoga Classes, 7 Leslie St > 5.30pm Stuck on Fitness Boxing, QCWA Hall30 > 7pm Rock & Roll Dancing, St Luke’s Hall