Supporting the community since 1990

Neighbourhood News

November 2018

Welcome to the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre

205 Reed Road Trinity Park P: 4055 6440 PO Box 260 Smithfield Q 4878

E: admin@mcnc.org.au www.mcnc.org.au

Remembrance Day in Cairns On Sunday 11 November, Cairns will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the historic agreement that

led to the end of the First World War.

Service

Held around the Cenotaph on the Esplanade,

opposite the RSL Sun 11 Nov 10.40am—11.10am

Voices of Remembrance Concert Enjoy iconic songs that reflect on the First

World War experience in the setting of the Amazing Munro Martin Parklands

Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns,

Saturday 10 November 2018, 7pm

Victory Tea

Community event held on the Esplanade

opposite the RSL with music, arts, crafts,

games, cakes and biscuits

Sun 11 Nov 11.30am—1.00pm

Location: Lawns near the Cenotaph

Historic projections

Enjoy a silent documentary, projected on to

various buildings around Cairns

9, 10, 11 Nov 7.00pm—10.00pm

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We are looking for expressions of interest in a

Camera Club at the Centre.

This would include Smartphone cameras. If you

feel this may be of interest to you please leave

your contact details at Reception, or give us a

call on 4055 6440.

YAPS TRIVIA

NIGHT Saturday 17 November

6pm with a 6.30pm start

Trinity Beach Sports Club,

1 Nautilus Street, Trinity Beach

Call 0418 145 943 to book

Fundraising Trivia Night with proceeds going towards YAPS Animal Shelter.

Cost: $10 per head with teams of 8 people.

Discounted meals on the night and loads of prizes and raffles!

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The Centre closes for 2018 on

Friday 21 December at 1 pm.

We reopen in 2019 on

Wednesday, 2 January at 8.30 am.

All Programs and Centre activities will

continue until closing.

Please contact the Centre if you have any

questions about your Group’s Christmas

Party or End-of-Year breakup.

The Street by Street project is seeking community-minded people to turn streets into communities in your area, through simple social activities. They will support you to do this. Contact Irene Opper at irene@streetbystreet.org.au or 0413 706 233. See www.streetbystreet.org.au for more info.

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A pocket-sized guide so you can spot, avoid, and protect yourself against scams.

The best way to protect yourself is through awareness and education.

The Little Black Book of Scams is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams including:

·the most common scams to watch out for

·the different ways scammers can contact you

·the tools scammers use to trick you

·the warning signs

·how to protect yourself, and where you can find help.

Individuals and community organisa- tions can place an order for

The Little Black Book of Scams by emailing: publishing.unit@accc.gov.au (link sends e-mail) or by contacting the Infocentre on 1300 302 502.

They only deliver to addresses within Australia.

Go to the following website to download a copy:

https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/the-little-black-book-of-scams

A big thank you to everyone who donated food to the Centre for

Anti-Poverty Week, your help was very much appreciated! We will add

your donations to our Emergency Relief food packages.

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Thinking of Donating Your Hair to Kids Who Don’t Have Any?

Donating your hair to be made into a wig for someone who cannot grow hair of their own is a generous gift and rewarding experience. It’s very important to us that not a single gift is wasted, so please be sure to follow these simple steps to ensure your hair meets our requirements. All hair donated to AAAF is sent to wigmakers who specialize in making hair pieces for medical purposes.

We receive funds from the wigmakers and these go to support our Wigs For Kids program, which provides financial grants to help families with the costs of wigs. So your hair donation helps kids with Alopecia Areata twice!

Before You Start: Requirements

In order to donate your locks to be made into Wigs for Kids, your hair must be:

• 36cm in length or longer;

• Free from permanent or semi-permanent hair dye;

• Secured firmly at the top and bottom of the pony tail or braid;

•Clean and dry when cut;

Until recently AAAF accepted hair down to 30cm in length. However, recent changes with our wigmakers mean that we are now asking for longer lengths of 36cm or above. This is to ensure that all the hair we receive is long enough to use and that all generous donations go to someone who needs them.

For more information please visit the Website:

www.aaaf.org.au

Management Committee We are calling for people who may be interested in becoming a part of the Centre’s

Management Committee.

The Committee meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 10.15—12.00pm to

discuss issues which arise.

For more information please call our Centre Manager, Prue on 4055 6440.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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Up to 700 people gathered in Cairns last

Friday night for the Reclaim The Night

Walk.

Staff from the MCNC team were proud

to march together with everyone to raise

awareness about violence and sexual

offences against women.

The event had added significance this

year due to the tragic case of Toyah

Cordingly which has rocked our re-

gion.

Many people feel sad and angry about

what has happened, and taking part in

the walk was a way to show solidarity while the police continue to hunt for the perpetrator.

Seen a dead

or injured

Wallaby?

Call 0467 022 358

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Senior’s Program Information

Tuesday Group Luncheon upcoming events for November:

6 November — Melbourne Cup luncheon at

Smithfield Tavern from 11.00am.

20 November — Ann Newman, Cairns Bonsai Society -

Group commences 10.30am for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat.

Guest Speakers commence at 11.40 a.m. You are welcome to join us for luncheon at

12.30pm for $6.

Tuesday Club November 2018 Calendar:

6/11/18 13/11/18 20/11/18 27/11/18

Melbourne Cup

luncheon at the

Smithfield

Tavern

..

BBQ / GAMES

Guest Speaker:

Ann Newman, Cairns

Bonsai Society will

present info. on the

joys and benefits of

Bonsai gardening.

Birthdays —

Singalong with

Janice McIntyre

on keyboard

4/12/18 11/12/18 18/12/18 25/12/18

BBQ / GAMES

Guest speaker:

Jeffrey Cantor, active

member of the Australian

Marine Conservation

Society will talk about the

society and its past and

present achievements and

actions.

Xmas break-up /

Birthdays

Xmas Day

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The third intake of the ‘Marlin Coast Skills Development Program - Building Your Future’ Skilling Queenslanders for Work Project, graduated on 12 October with four participants not in attendance. This special occasion was attended by Councillor Jessie Richardson, members of the MCNC Management Committee and students from past and current training groups. Andrew Ferrerya is pictured with the Resilience Award he was presented for recogni-tion to his dedication and commitment in overcoming barriers to achieve success.

Our current Cert III group at Simulation training… 4th intake of Skilling Queenslanders for Work Project. This group will be commencing 120 hours of professional placement on Monday 22nd October in either Aged Care or Disability; everyone is a little nervous but really looking for-ward to gaining their Certificate in Individual Support and finding employment in the Health Care Sector.

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Free green waste drop

& sandbag giveaway Between 10 -18 November domestic green waste can be dropped off for free at any of Council's

waste transfer stations.

Locations : Smithfield, Portsmith, Gordonvale, Babi nda

Smithfield Transfer Station:

Mon—Sat 7am—5.15pm Sun—9am—5.15pm

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The Week at a Glance

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Emergency Relief

Financial Relief for individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Appointments are limited. Bookings are essential; phone to make an appointment. Ph: 4055 6440

Ukulele class

8.30am 10.30am

$2 per person

Ph: 4055 6440

Bridge

Social bridge for the Experienced Player

9.30am to 12 noon

Armchair Yoga

Gentle exercise

10am to 11am

Ph: Beryl 4055 7603

Financial Counselling

With Michelle from

United Care

Community

Phone : 40556440 for appt.. From 9.30 to 4.00 Free Service

Line Dancing

10.30am to 11.30am

Gold coin donation

Ph: 4055 6440 $2 per person

Computer Club 1st &

3rd Wednesdays only

People sharing their computer knowledge and interests 12.00 pm $2 per person

Seniors’ Day

Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities

11.30am to 2pm

Ph: 4055 6440

Playtime

Each Wednesday morning 9am to 11.30am. Families with children under school age. $2 per family

Anglicare Community

Food Store

9.30—2.30 pm (Health Care Card required)

Weight Watchers

4.30 to 7pm

www.weightwatchers.com.au

Narcotics Anonymous

7.15pm to 8.15pm

Phone: 0417 359 808

Shed Mosaics

12.30pm to 3.30pm

Gold coin donation

Ph: 4055 6440

Friday 9am to 1pm

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The Week at a Glance

Thursday Friday Saturday/Sunday

Community Garden

Morning from 9am Phone the Centre - 4055 6440

Tai Chi

Each Friday morning 9.30am to 10.30am Call Yoshi on 0407 341 916

Northern Beaches

Seventh-Day Adventist

Church Group

Every Saturday 9am to 2.30pm Ph 0421 856 790

Book Club

First Thursday of each month 10.30am to 12 noon Ph: 4055 6440

Computer Class

“A Taste of Online” 5-week block for Beginners 10—12 noon $2 per person

Smithfield Al—Anon

Family Group

Support for families And friends 6.00-7.30pm Phone Emma 0422 235 280

Cairns Free Reformed

Church

Sunday Services 9.30am to 2.30pm Julie and Mathew: 4034 3475 Email: mcbyl@westnet.com.au

Tai Chi

Each Thursday evening 6 to 7.30pm Call Yoshi on 0407 341 916

Narcotics Anonymous

Each Thursday evening 7.30pm to 8.30pm Phone: 0478 078 456

VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE VENUE HIRE We have wonderful air-conditioned facilities for hire - large function rooms, kitchen facilities, computer room, covered patio, children’s playground - so why not hire the Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre for your next gathering, whether it be a one-off celebration eg Birthday, Christening, Anniversary Party or for an ongoing regular activity – club or church meetings, craft, sporting and leisure activities. (Unfortunately, alcohol is not to be served.) NB. Some hirers may need to provide a Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance.

Free computer for use during business hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm

and Friday 9am to 1pm

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Incorporating

IS PROUD TO OFFER:

CHC33015 CERTIFICATE III IN

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT

Begins: Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Phone Allison on 4055 6440 for further

information. Hurry… places are limited.

Training is delivered by an Industry leading,

Government-recognised Training Organisation: RTO ID 32474

The Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre

Providing a career pathway into

Aged Care, Community Care,

and Disability Support.

This FREE project is proudly funded and

supported by the Queensland

Government through its ‘Skilling

Queenslanders for Work’ initiative

The Marlin Coast Skills Development

Program – Building Your Future

Where: Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre

205 Reed Road

Trinity Park

Phone: 4055 6440

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Training is fully-funded

and includes:

• goal setting,

• resume and job

application skills,

• AFP police check,

• First Aid and CPR

Training and

• Work Placement

experience.

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If you are over 15 years of

age, are unemployed and

are eligible to work in

Australia, you are eligible

to enrol.

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This project runs over 18

weeks and is industry-

recognised.