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Hi everyone,

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre catered for over 100 members of the community at our Biggest Morning Tea and raising over $1000. The money raised go towards the Cancer Council. Thank you all who attended our Biggest Morning Tea and we hope you had a great time!

Cooinda Family Centre had their Family Fun Day on Sunday the 20th of May. Families of all ages had some fun time together in the shade of the beautiful Hansen Park trees at the Cooinda Family Fun Day last Sunday. No-one was too old or too young to enjoy the train ride round the markets or to munch on a healthy sandwich together. Mums, dads and grandparents watched as the children were creative with paints and crafts, bounced in the Jumping Castle and were transformed by the face painter. Being active out in the fresh air, enjoying games and activities, reading and playing together – all for free - is a great way to help build strong, healthy and happy families!

BOWEN NEIGHBOURHOOD

CENTRE

Message From The Coordinator

Greetings, for those of you who are unaware of our No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) here at the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, it is still running. NILS can be used to purchase new whitegoods and some other items depending on the circumstances and the item. NILS is for the community members who are on a lower income and or receive some income support from Centrelink. NILS so far this year has helped many people purchase the necessary items to better their living environment and to enhance their overall lifestyles. If you are interested in the NILS program please contact Bowen Neighbourhood Centre on 4786 2111 or just drop in during our opening hours to make an appointment.

NILS—No Interest Loans Scheme

Centre Address: 20 Williams Street, Bowen, QLD 4805.

Mail: PO Box 1035, Bowen, 4805.

Ph: 07 4786 2111 E: [email protected]

Contact:

bowenneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

Bowen Neighbourhood Centre

NEWSLETTER

June/July 2018

BOWEN NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE OPENING HOURS: Monday 9am-3pm Tuesday CLOSED (by appointment only)

Wednesday 9am—3pm Thursday 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm—3pm Friday 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-3pm


Weekly Activities 2018

Monday Emergency Relief: 10.30am to 11.30 am Must have Centrelink statement / proof of low income and proof of crisis.

Whitsunday Counselling and Support Services: Counsellor is here for Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and Court Support – contact us on 47 862 111 for more information

My Time: 9.30am to 11.30am Support Group for carers of children with a disability or chronic medical condition aged up to 16 Years. A play helper cares for children between the ages of 0-5 Years while parents meet and share their stories. My time meets once per fortnight in between the hours 9.30am to 11.30am. Contact Xena or Helen on 47 863 866 for more information.

Tuesday

CENTRE IS CLOSED

Open for Appointments

Only

Whitsunday Counselling and Support Services: Counsellor is here at the centre for Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and Court Support – contact us on 47 862 111 for more information

Chayim Community Care: 9.00am to 11.00am Provides emergency relief from the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre. Must have Centrelink Statement / Proof of low income and proof of crisis.

Set For Life: 9.30am to 11.30am Support group for parents looking for tips and hints on parenting, Scrapbooking and so much more. Free childcare provided. For more details, contact Helen or Xena on 47 863 866

Wednesday STAY ‘N PLAY Playgroup: 9.30am to 11.30am For families with children aged 0-5 Years to participate in activities and outings. All most welcome with a small cost. Contact Xena on 47 863 866

Whitsunday Counselling and Support Services: Counsellor is here at the centre for Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and Court Support – contact us on 47 862 111 for more information

Thursday Whitsunday Counselling and Support Services: Counsellor is here at the

centre for Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and Court Support – contact us on 47 862 111 for more information

Shed Shop: 8.30am to 12pm Purchase pre-loved furniture, household goods and some yummy breakfast. Contact us on 47 862 111 for more information

STAY ‘N PLAY Playgroup (Younga Yabo Yalaren) and Set for Life Play-group 9.30am to 11.30am For families with children aged 0-5 Years to par-ticipate in activities and outings. All most welcome and is a free event for all. Contact Xena on 47 863 866

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets at 7:00pm

Friday Emergency Relief: 9.30 am to 11.30am Assistance with food and funds permitting other crisis relief. Must have Centrelink statement / proof of low income and proof of crisis.

Whitsunday Counselling & Support Services: Counsellor is here for Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault counselling and Court Support. Direct contact is 47 862 111

NEWSLETTER June/July 2018


Bowen Neighbourhood Centre 4786 2111

Cooinda Family Centre 4786 3866

Relationships Australia 4786 4424

Centacare 4786 4158

Girudala Co-Op 4786 1000

Whitsunday Counselling and Support 4786 2111

Chayim Community Care 0437 722 725

Salvation Army 0431 659 894

Bowen Flexicare 4786 4755

Bowen Hospital 4786 8222

Bowen Police 4761 3500

Collinsville Police 4785 5377

Collinsville Community Association 4785 5965

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

Parentline 1300 301 300

DV Connect 1800 811 811

Men’s DV Line 1800 600 636

Sexual Assault Helpline 1800 010 120

Lifeline 13 11 14

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

BOWEN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES



HUGE SUCCESS!

On Monday the 14th of May, The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre and The Cooinda Family Centre

hosted Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at the CWA Hall.

This year saw The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre and The Cooinda Family Centre catering for over

100 community members and raising over $1000 to such a great cause.

One of our amazing volunteers at The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, Maryanne Tetley shaved her head for the Leukaemia Foundation at The Biggest Morning Tea and has raised over $1000 so far.

A huge congratulations to Maryanne for her bravery on taking part in such a great cause!

All of the donations made across the country go towards helping our local Cancer Council achieve its mission of a cancer free future.

If you or someone you know is suffering from this disastrous disease, The Bowen Hospital welcome you to their Cancer Support Group every last Wednesday of the month. Call Natasha at The Bowen Hospital on 4786 8222 for more details.



National Volunteer Week is the annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre celebrated their volunteers on Thursday the 17th

of May. Providing them with nibbles, cake and a gift.

“If it weren’t for our volunteers, The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre would not be able to achieve the resources for our Community Kitchen, Community Hub and gifts for children for Christmas”

Thank you to all of our volunteers. The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre would not be possible without you.



The Shed Shop

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre is still sending a call out asking for anyone in the

community who has a spare 5 hours a month to assist with volunteering at the Shed Shop.

Due to the lack of volunteers, the Shed Shop has been forcibly shut and will commence

reopening on the 1st of March.

What is The Shed Shop about?

The Shed Shop is part of The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre which is a non-profit

organisation run solely by volunteers selling second hand goods at a very competitive

price.

Monies raised go towards funding of on going events run by the Bowen Neighbourhood

Centre.

How to become a volunteer…

Come into The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre at 20 Williams Street or call the centre and

ask for Sue Cox on 4786 2111



WHAT AN OUTCOME! Families of all ages had some fun time together in the shade of the beautiful Hansen Park trees at the Cooinda Family Fun Day last Sunday.

Over 700 people were seen at the Cooinda Family Fun Day!

No-one was too old or too young to enjoy the train ride round the markets or to munch on a healthy sandwich together. Mums, dads and grandparents watched as the children were creative with paints and crafts, bounced in the Jumping Castle and were transformed by the face painter. Being active out in the fresh air, enjoying games and activities, reading and playing together – all for free - is a great way to help build strong, healthy and happy families!

A big thank you to Adani who sponsored our Family Fun Day and to everyone who supported the day! Megan from Relationships Australia, Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, Bunnings, Heather from Blue Care, 1st 5 forever (Terri and Tanya), Ajan from Red Cross, Grace Christian Fellowship. THANK YOU!!!

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Recognition of The Bowen Baptist Church

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre invited Rev. Nick Riley to accept a Certificate of

Appreciation in recognising how valued their support is.

The Bowen Baptist Church has been accepting a generous donation of $50 a

month to go towards our Community Kitchen.

The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre would like to thank The Bowen Baptist Church

for their continuous support.



Raising awareness at the Candle Lighting

Ceremony

More than 60 people gathered at the Bowen Soundshell for a

candlelight ceremony to raise awareness about domestic violence

and commemorate the start of Domestic and Family Violence

Prevention Month.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, we urge

you to contact DV Connect on 1800 811 811 or call The Bowen

Neighbourhood Centre on 4786 2111



YOUTH SUPPORT WORKERS

BOWEN YOUTH ACCESS & SUPPORT SERVICES

Contact: Jason Venardos Shop 5 Civic Plaza 24 Livingstone St Bowen.

Tel: 07 4967 6888

Bowen Youth Access and Support Service supports young people aged 12-18 years, who are at risk of disconnection and engaging

behaviours that place them at risk of homelessness or of entering the Youth Justice/Child Protection system.

Referral Process: through referral or contact us directly.

Service areas: Bowen: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm



Uniting Care Financial Counselling Service and Gambling Financial Counselling

If you are in financial distress please phone Uniting Care Communities' Financial First

Aid Line on 1800 007 007 for advice and information.

UNITING CARE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL COUNSELLING

5/36 Powell Street, Bowen

Phone: (07) 4772 9000

Fax: (07) 4755 0322

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.centacarenq.org.au

Financial Resilience Program located in

Bowen and Collinsville.

Whitsundays Community Recovery

Services- financial and emotional

counselling.

Both financial and Generalist Counselling services are available via static, at work

or in-home appointments.

Call the Centacare team if you require any further information.

FINANCIAL COUNSELLING

NEWSLETTER Apr/May 2018


Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service is committed to assisting

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are victims of

family violence and/or sexual assault.

Need advice or assistance, please call or email us:

Phone: 1800 88 77 00or Email: [email protected] Townsville Office: Level 1/62 Walker Street Townsville Qld 4810

QIFVLS provides a range of legal services, including advice and representation in the areas of family and

Domestic Violence, Child Protection, Family Law, Victim Support and Victim Assist, Sexual Assault and

minor Civil Law matters.

North Queensland Women’s Legal Service

NQWLS is a community legal centre based in Townsville and Cairns, North Queens-

land. We are a free legal service for women by women. We can help in all areas of

law by way of providing information and referrals. Legal advice is available in the

areas of family law, defacto matters, family/domestic violence, discrimination,

sexual assault, child protection; and Victims Assist. We provide services to women

from Sarina in the south, to the Torres Strait in the north and west out to the

Northern Territory border.

While one of their main offices is in Townsville—one of their main outreach clinic’s

visits Ayr on every 2nd Tuesday of the month @the Burdekin Community

Centre. Please phone to book appointments and bring any relevant documents

pertaining to your case e.g. court order.

Free phone advice:

1800 244 505 Or visit the website:

www.nqwls.com.au

*just to be on the safe side make sure you take all essential information like identification, pension/health care cards when going

to any legal appointments. They will usually inform you of any other documents you need when making an appointment.

Suite 4 City Court Arcade

80 Victoria St

MACKAY QLD 4740

Telephone: (07) 4953 1211

FAX: (07) 4953 1644

E-mail: [email protected]

The Mackay Regional Community Legal Centre Inc. (MRCLC)

provides free and confidential legal information, legal advice,

referral, some migration advice and counselling throughout the

Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regional Council areas.

The MRCLC provides legal advice appointments at the Bowen

Neighbourhood Centre on the fourth Thursday of the month and

on the following day at the Whitsunday Counselling and Support

Service (WCCS) and Proserpine Community Centre. Please

contact us on (07) 4953 1211 to book your appointment with a

solicitor.

mailto:[email protected]

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