Supporting the community since 1990

Neighbourhood News

May 2018

A warm welcome to our

new Centre Manager

Prue!

Prue comes with many years of

experience in community work

most recently having been the

Assistant Manager at the inner city

Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre in

Sydney.

She relocated to Cairns 12 months

ago and is now a VERY happy Far

North Queenslander and hopes to

build on the amazing work done by

her predecessors and everyone

who is and who has been involved

with the Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre over the

years!

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

Entry $5 towards Cancer Research

22 May @ 10.30 am

@Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre

Bring a plate to share—tea and coffee provided

Bring your favourite teapot—prize for most unusual

Line Dancing Demonstration—join in!

Games/ Child-friendly play space

Raffle

Wishing all our

Mothers a lovely

Mother’s Day!

Sunday May 13

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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.

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Bringing up Great Kids

Overcome some of the obstacles that are getting in the way of being the kind of parent you would like to be!

Positive Self-Identity

This workshop promotes positive and nurturing parent-child relationships.

We use mindfulness and reflection to support you to review and enhance

parental communication, promote respectful interactions and encourage the

development of your children’s positive self-identity.

When: Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd May 2018 (4 x sessions)

Time: 9.30am—12pm

Where: Birch St Community Hub, 98 Birch St, Manunda

Cost: Free of Charge

We have a Bus Trip coming up to...

The Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas

$65 p.p. includes bus to door, entry to Habitat and A la Carte

lunch with the Lorikeets.

Tuesday 19 June 2018

9am—3pm

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Senior’s Program Information

Tuesday Older Person’s Group Luncheon

Group commences 10.30 a.m. for Line Dancing or cuppa and chat. Guest Speakers commence 11.40 a.m.

Admission is free – You are welcome to join us for luncheon (approx. 12.30 p.m.) at a cost of $6.

Guest Speakers:

8 May “Great Things Happen at Your Library” -

Smithfield Librarian Sivan Bolger

15 May Enduring Power of Attorney /

Advanced Health Directive. Gail Winters JP

Group commences 10.30 a.m. for Line Dancing or just a cuppa and chat. Guest Speakers

commence 11.40 a.m.

Admission is free – You are welcome to join us for luncheon (approx. 12.30 p.m.) at a cost

of $6.

Tuesday Club May/June 2018 Calendar:

1/05 8/05 15/05 22/05 29/05

BBQ

Games

“Great Things Happen at

Your Library!

”Smithfield Librarian - Sivan Bolger

Enduring Power of

Attorney /Advanced

Health Directive-Gail Winters J.P.

Biggest

Morning Tea

10.30 a.m.

- Proceeds to

Cancer Council

Birthday

Celebrations

BINGO!

5/06 12/06 26/06 19/06

Special Surprise

Luncheon

Games

“Accessing Support

Services for

Seniors” Denise

Brown, Cairns

Bus Trip – Wildlife Habitat, Port

Douglas

Birthday

Celebrations

Craft Day—

Serviette making

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“GET READY, GET SET, GO” - WORK READY PROGRAM

Free program designed to support job seekers 15—24 years with knowledge and

specific capabilities required to make a successful transition into employment,

further study or training.

Explore different career opportunities & tertiary pathways available to fast track your career.

NETWORKING PERSONAL PRESENTATION DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING

6—8 week program (1 day/ week)

11.30 am—1.00 pm Wednesday 2 may

SMITHFIELD LIBRARY , 70 Cheviot Street, Smithfield

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

The Centre’s Playtime group has grown! There are great friendships

forming for young and old. It is a real pleasure to see the children

laughing and playing and Mums chatting together. If you have small

children from birth through to around 4 years, why not come along?

No need to book - just turn up for some well-deserved social therapy

for you and your children.

Every Wednesday from 9am

DEMENTIA AUSTRALIA SUPPORT

GROUP

Cominos House 27 Greenslopes St

10am—2pm every second Wednesday

For more info or to book call Kylen on 0413 504 215

“Putting Pieces In place”

Mosaics is the art of creating images by assembling small pieces

of coloured glass, stone, tile or other materials. It is a technique

of decorative art or interior decoration.

Our Shed Mosaics group brings people with likeminded in-

terests together to share their inspiration. Come along and

join us!

WHEN: Wednesday afternoons from

12.30pm

WHERE: The back patio of the Centre

COST: A gold coin donation

Let’s Garden! Thursday Morning from 8.30 -

everyone is welcome!

A big thank you to Bunnings

Smithfield for their kind

donation of gardening supplies

for our Community Garden!

Did You know?

A little baking soda can help you grow sweeter tomatoes. A regular sprinkling of this kitchen staple into your plant’s soil can help reduce acidity, which sweetens up your crop.

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Cure Brain Cancer–

Morning Tea Fundraiser

Date: Saturday 26 May

Time: 10.30 am

Location: Madisons Room — The Red Beret

(Upstairs)

Cost: $45 pp

For more info and to purchase tickets please visit

peggyscreations.com.au/fundraisers or call

Peggy on 0417 765 841

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Circle of Security Parenting Program

Do you want to support and strengthen your relationship

with your child?

At some point in time, all parents experience the uncertain-

ty of not knowing what our children need from us.

Circle of Security Parenting Program is relationship based

and internationally recognised. This program assists par-

ents on understanding the needs of their children.

Tea, coffee and nibbles provided.

DATE: Every Friday from 11 May—29 June

VENUE: Centacare FNQ

22 –34 Aplin Street, Cairns

TIME: 11.30 pm 1.30 pm

Personal Care Help with daily grooming and moving around

the house

If you are finding it difficult to complete everyday tasks

like bathing or getting out of bed, we can help you with

a range of personal care services.

Our experienced and caring staff visit your home to

support you with:

Grooming and Personal Hygiene

Dressing

Showering

Going to the toilet

Getting in and out of bed

Help with eating

Moving around the house Costs & Eligibility: Our services are available to seniors

over 65(or over 50 yrs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islanders)

Ph: 1800 692 273

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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 after noon on Wednesday to make the appointment. Ph: 4055 6440

Ukulele class

8.30am to 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

Playtime

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

Seniors’ Day

Guest Speakers, Morning Tea, Lunch and Activities

10.30am to 2pm

Ph: 4055 6440

Shed Mosaics

12.30pm to 3.30pm

Cold coin donation

Ph: 4055 6440

Early Years Learning Centre

12.30—1.30 pm Move Baby Move Ph: 4034 6800

Weight Watchers

4.30 to 7pm

www.weightwatchers.com.au

Kewarra Kundalini

Yoga 6.00 — 7.00 pm

Ph: Danielle 0456 487 908

Early Years Learning Centre

2.00 — 3.00 pm Infant Massage (5 week block)Starting 22 January Ph: 4034 6800

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 12.50 per class Call Julie on 0427 054 132 for

further information

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

Financial Literacy

Education with

Andrea from United

Care Queensland

9.30 to 12.30

FREE service

Ring 40556440 for

appointment

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 6pm to 7pm Call Yoshie on 0407 341 916

Al—Anon

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

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.

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

and Friday 9am to 1pm

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Where: The Marlin Coast

Neighbourhood Centre

205 Reed Road,

Trinity Park

Phone: 4055 6440

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Training is fully-funded and in-

cludes uniforms, goal setting,

resume and job application

skills, security checks, First Aid

and CPR Training and place-

ment experience.

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If you are over 15 years of age,

are unemployed, not currently

studying and are eligible to work

in Australia, you are eligible to

enrol.

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This project runs over 16 weeks

and is industry recognised.

Delivery of training by an Industry-

leading, Government-recognised,

Healthcare Training Organisation:

RTO ID 31994

The Marlin Coast Skills

Development Program

Proudly offers:

CHC33015

Certificate III in

in

Individual Support

“Building Your Future”

Providing a career pathway into Aged Care, Community Care, and Disability Support Commences:

Wednesday

1 August 2018

Please phone Allison on

4055 6440 for further

Information

This FREE project is proudly

funded and supported by the

Queensland Government

through its ‘Skilling Queens-

landers for Work’ initiative.

Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday

9am to 1pm

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre is an incorporated

community-based organisation. Our vision is to be widely

recognised as an organisation dedicated to promoting, sup-

porting and enhancing community, family and individual