A word from our Mayor……Trevor Pickering

Hi all in incredible Croydon

At the last Council Meeting in May the Draft Croydon Shire Council Planning Scheme was adopted by Council and is now out for public consultation. Council has tried to make the plan as easy as possible for people to carry out development in Croydon, while still abiding by the law. We have been really lucky to have Judy Austin and Brett Nancarrow, who are planning professionals from the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning assisting us with our draft plan. Judy and Brett will be in Croydon on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23 June, and will set up in the Library so the community can ask questions and talk about the planning scheme. If you have any questions or concerns please call in and see them. This is your opportunity to provide valuable comments to make Croydon better for everyone.

Council has decided to put their hand up to host the Institute of Public Works Engineering North Queensland Branch Conference in Croydon in 2020. Council has done this before in 2008 when Ron Diehm was the Works Manager and received loads of praise and congratulations on hosting such a memorable event that showed off Croydon. I am sure we can do it again in 2020.

The Croydon Caravan Park Infrastructure Development project is coming along nicely. All the power and water installation is complete, roads are being constructed and a couple of new cabins will be here in early July. The increased capacity at the park will be a boost to the community and businesses – more people in town brings more money to everyone.

Council has decided to fund a desexing clinic for dogs and cats in Croydon to try to help keep these animals under control. Tableland Vet Service will be coming to Croydon in June to do this. If you haven’t registered and you want to get your dog or cat desexed please ring Marnie at the Council Office so you don’t miss out.

I'll wrap it up now, please remember if you need me for anything just ring, see you in the next tele.

Cheers Trevor

Mayor Trevor Pickering Croydon Shire Council

Croydon’s Bush Telegraph Edition 4 – May 2018 Published by Croydon Shire Council T:4748 7100 E:[email protected] W:www.croydon.qld.gov.au

POSITION VACANT COUNCIL MEETINGS CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Croydon Shire Council Qualified Diesel Fitter advises that its Ordinary Meetings will be held at the Council Chambers, 63 Samwell Street, Croydon commencing at 9.30am unless otherwise notified, on If you are looking for a new and exciting change the following dates. in your life, consider working and living in the beautiful gulf region. Come and join the outback Thursday 18 January 2018 experience in Croydon. Croydon Shire Council is Thursday 15 February 2018 located in the heart of the Gulf Savannah Region Thursday 15 March 2018 of Far North Queensland, approximately 550km south-west of Cairns and offers a competitive Thursday 19 April 2018 remuneration and life balance. Thursday 17 May 2018 Thursday 21 June 2018 The Position: Reporting to the Workshop Thursday 19 July 2018 Supervisor you will provide an effective and Thursday 16 August 2018 efficient mechanical service to ensure all Council Thursday 20 September 2018 fixed and mobile plant, equipment and vehicle Thursday 18 October 2018 fleet is maintained in a safe, cost effective and Thursday 15 November 2018 operational manner. Friday 14 December 2018 Skills / Experience Required: To be successful Meeting agendas and minutes are available on in this position you will need to hold a trade Council’s website www.croydon.qld.gov.au certificate with a minimum of three years trade experience, current HR class drivers licence, General Safety Induction White Card, considerable skills and experience in the industry with demonstrated work history. COUNCILLOR CONTACT DETAILS A detailed position description including salary Mayor Trevor Pickering and selection criteria can be obtained from Mobile: 0427 456 188 Council’s website Mobile: 0409 456 235 www.croydon.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant Email: [email protected] To apply, please email your application, addressing the selection criteria, including a Deputy Mayor Kim Gaynor current resume and covering letter to Ph: (07) 4745 3536 [email protected]

Mobile: 0409 913 150 For more information contact Robert Stoddart, Email: [email protected] Workshop Supervisor on 0437 127 929.

Applications will close 4.30pm Monday 18 June Councillor Jeffrey Norman 2018. Mobile: 0438 155 101 Email: [email protected] William Kerwin Chief Executive Officer Councillor Wayne Bing Chew 29 May 2018 Ph: (07) 4745 6287 Mobile: 0488 454 678 Email: [email protected]

Councillor Jim Gilmartin Mobile: 0477 456 465 Email: [email protected]

CROYDON LIBRARY NEWS CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL FOR SALE

VACANT RESIDENTIAL FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT $7,895 63 ALLDRIDGE ST. CROYDON

Detailed information including location of the lot can be obtained from Croydon Shire Hello to all the readers out there, Council’s website www.croydon.qld.gov.au

So great to see more people starting to use the library, or by contacting (07) 4748 7100. three new members for the month! You have access to over 300,000 books through the Rural Libraries Qld network. Membership is free, you NEWS ITEMS FOR CROYDON’S BUSH TELEGRAPH can search online and order a book, DVD or talking book, then pick it up here at the library. So what are you If you have any news items for our newsletter please waiting for, come join the library! email to [email protected] Items will be approved at Council’s discretion. If you would like to Parents with young children are welcome to bring them advertise in our newsletter advertising rates are: in and I will happily do a reading session with them to ¼ page $12.50 per issue help encourage them to talk, play, read, sing. First 5 ½ page $18.00 per issue Forever is a family literacy initiative delivered by Full page $25.00 per issue Public Libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centre’s Croydon’s Bush Telegraph is usually published in the across Queensland. The primary aim is to provide last week of the month. strong early literay foundations in the first 5 years. Croydon Shire Council proudly supports this programme. ROAD CONDITIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES The Nutrition and Cooking Workshop was extremely informative, with some very yummy, healthy food If you require information on roads, road conditions and cooked. Jody Seaton is an Ambassador for “That Sugar road closures please use the Main Roads website Film,” one man’s journey to discover the bitter truth www.131940.qld.gov.au This website is real time about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique information and is updated locally. experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy’. The library has a copy of this DVD on the shelf, I would encourage everyone to check this DVD out, so you can make an informed decision when choosing the food you feed yourself and your family.

See you at the Library!

The Library is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Library membership is free – join today.

Caroline Steele

Croydon Library Phone 4748 7130 Email [email protected]

CROYDON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CLINIC possible for an infection to come back after it appears cured if the full course of antibiotics is not completed. Stopping antibiotics too early can also lead to the bacteria becoming Open Monday to Friday resistant to that antibiotic. 9.00am to 12.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.00pm Transmission: Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00am to 12.00pm Staph is usually spread through direct contact with a person who has a skin infection or is carrying the bacteria on their The clinic will be closed after these times, after hours skin or in their nose. This can occur in the community by calls to the clinic not related to an emergency will be close skin to skin contact, sharing items such as towels or dealt with in clinic hours. clothes, or touching surfaces that someone else has touched. In hospitals spread may occur when hands are not washed. Household pets can sometimes carry strains of AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES MRSA that can infect humans, especially if there is someone PLEASE CALL 000 in the household already infected.

Who is at risk? We have recently experienced higher than normal presentation of boils in Croydon. Below is some Staph skin infections can affect anyone. Crowding and information that may be useful: frequent skin to skin contact can increase the risk of infection, so outbreaks tend to happen in hospitals and other Staphylococcus aureus (often referred to as ‘staph’ or health care facilities, schools, dormitories, military barracks, ‘golden staph’) is a common bacterium. About 30 percent of households, jails, and childcare centres. People who have people carry it either on their skin or in their nose, mostly health problems such as diabetes or a poor immune system without it causing any problems. However, sometimes the or who have broken skin (eg. due to cuts, insect bites, bacteria get inside the body and cause infection. dermatitis, recent surgery or intravenous ‘drips’) are more likely to get an infection. Staph most commonly causes skin infections such as boils and impetigo (school sores) but it also sometimes causes How is it diagnosed? serious infections like septicaemia (blood poisoning) and pneumonia. Staph infections are often diagnosed on their appearance and the presence of any other symptoms (eg. fever). To There are many different strains of staph. Some strains are confirm the diagnosis and check what strain of staph is resistant to the antibiotic called methicillin, and often other causing the infection, your doctor will need to take a swab or antibiotics as well. This is called methicillin resistant sample from the boil, wound, blood, or other site of infection Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and is more difficult to treat. for laboratory testing. MRSA is a common cause of infection in hospitals. Some Prevention: strains of MRSA also spread quite easily between healthy people living in the community. These strains are often quite Hand washing is the single most important way to prevent different to the MRSA strains found in hospitals. the spread of staph infections. Wash hands regularly with soap and running water for 15-30 seconds and dry Signs and Symptoms: thoroughly with a clean towel or disposable paper towels, especially: People with skin infection may have redness, swelling, pain, heat, and/or pus-filled lesions such as boils or abscesses.  before and after touching/changing a dressing on an infected area Symptoms of serious infection depend on where the  after going to the toilet infection is in the body, but may include feeling generally  after blowing your nose unwell, high fever, uncontrollable shakes, and/or shortness  before handling or eating food of breath.  after touching animals, particularly domestic pets.

Treatment: If running water is not immediately available hands can be Your doctor will advise on the best treatment for your cleaned with alcohol hand gel or wipes; however these will infection. Draining pus is often the only treatment that is only be effective if hands are not visibly dirty. needed and the person often feels better after this. Drainage Cover boils or other skin infections with a waterproof of skin boils or abscesses should only be performed by a dressing. Don’t handle food that others might eat or be in doctor or other appropriately trained health worker. contact with if you have skin infections or open wounds that Sometimes antibiotics are required. If you are given an cannot be kept covered. antibiotic, take all of the doses as instructed by the doctor or Don't share personal items such as clothes, towels or pharmacist, even if the infection is getting better. It is grooming items such as nail scissors, tweezers, razors and toothbrushes. If you share a bed with someone, keep sores PHYSIOTHERAPHY AND OCCUPATIONAL or wounds covered overnight. THERAPY (TELEHEALTH AND OUTREACH SERVICE) Tell other people in your household if you have a staph infection and share this information sheet with them. They should see their doctor if any infections develop. OUTREACH PHYSIOTHERAPY

Control The outreach physiotherapist visits Mt Surprise, Einasleigh, Forsayth, Georgetown and Croydon on a 3 day trip about 5 Schools and childcare times each year. The next visit is 25 – 27 June 2018 and the Physiotherapist, Lou Gobius will be travelling with Karen Measures to prevent spread in schools and childcare Kattenberg, Occupational Therapist. include: As a general overview, physiotherapists provide individual  ensure teachers, children and families understand assessment and management for a range of conditions the importance of hand washing including:  make hand washing products (soap dispensers,  musculoskeletal/sports injuries including fractures running water and paper towels) available and and muscle/joint pain accessible  balance/mobility difficulties  allow time for hand washing (particularly before  recovery post surgery eating and after going to the toilet)  respiratory conditions including pneumonia, COPD  temporarily exclude children from school or child care if skin infections or open wounds cannot be  paediatric development kept covered, until either healed or drainage can be  neurological conditions such as stroke, nerve contained using a waterproof dressing damage, spinal injury  clean surfaces such as counters, desks and toys  burns daily with fresh warm water and neutral detergent daily and whenever visibly contaminated. Physiotherapy treatment generally consists of  Rehabilitation and facilitation of correct movement Sporting groups patterns  Exercise prescription In addition to general hygiene such as regular hand washing,  Manual therapy measures to prevent spread in sporting groups include the  Patient and carer education following:  Mobility aid prescription  Injury prevention  People with skin infections or open wounds that  Pain relief cannot be kept covered shouldn’t participate in  Strapping/taping contact sports until either healed or drainage can be contained using a waterproof dressing. If you think you may require physiotherapy intervention,  People with skin infections or open wounds please discuss it with the visiting RFDS Doctor or your local shouldn’t use common spas or saunas. Clinic nurse and if indicated, they will send a referral to us to  People with uncovered skin infections or wounds follow up at our next visit. There is also Telehealth available shouldn’t share any sports equipment that is in where consults can take place via videoconferencing as contact with the skin. appropriate.

Help and assistance: Do you need an Occupational Therapist?

Please consult your doctor for diagnosis and treatment of  Do you have trouble using your hands? Is it difficult any suspected infection. to open jars/taps, do you have arthritis or a ------repetitive injury like carpal tunnel syndrome? Is it Dental Clinics for 2018 hard to use your hands as much as normal after a broken hand/wrist? Please call 1300 300 850 for appointments  Have you had a burn or hand injury that required medical treatment? July 9 to 13  Do you have swollen arms/legs or have a slow August 27 to 31 healing wound? Do you have a swollen or heavy/achy limb after cancer treatment? November 5 to 9  Do you have trouble getting on and off the toilet, or feel unbalanced when having a shower? Do you need to rock to get off your lounge chair or bed?

 Would you like to trial a shower chair/toilet Croydon Bible Study Meeting frame/commode/bedstick to make things easier at home? Monday 5pm @ Croydon State School  Are you a carer for someone with dementia or a physical impairment? Would you like some tips on how to make it safer to do so? There is a Bible study group meeting in Croydon – we  Do you find it difficult to see things around the would love you to join us! home?  Have you had falls around the home or are scared We meet weekly during the school of falling? term, we read the Bible and we  Have you had a stroke or a heart attack recently? talk about it. Sometimes we watch  Would you like some rails or a ramp at your home videos to aid our understanding. If to increase your safety or independence? you have ever been interested to  Do you have a pressure sore? find out what the Bible has to say please feel welcome.  Are there things you would like to do that you can’t due to injury, frailty or illness? Contact School Chaplain Joe Haase 0412 709 388 or Hawat Marinki 0457 068 268 for more details. If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions, an Occupational Therapist may help! ------

Please talk to your clinic nurse or RFDS about a referral to the visiting Occupational Therapy service.

Who Can Refer to Occupational Therapy?

 Parent, carers or individuals  Doctors – hospital or GP’s  Medical specialists  Other Allied Health eg. Physio, Speech Therapist  Community nurses Interruption to Croydon  Community agencies QGAP Services

A doctor’s referral is necessary for hand and compression therapy (swollen limbs). The Croydon QGAP office will be If you would like to make or discuss a referral, please phone closed from Monday 4/6/18 and will Atherton Hospital Occupational Therapy on 40910274 reopen on Friday 8/6/18. Staff will be attending training away from Who Can We Help? Croydon during this time. Our service is available for all people need help with:  Arthritis QGAP Services are available at:  Amputation QGAP Georgetown - Phone: 4029 5201  Hand injury QGAP Normanton - Phone: 4745 1177  Fractures  Burns  Cancer Croydon QGAP  Recent surgery (eg. Joint replacements) 63 Samwell Street  Cardiac conditions Croydon QLD 4871  Age related problems Ph (07) 4748 7101  Neurological conditions eg. Stroke, multiple Email [email protected] sclerosis  Head and spinal injury  Visual problems  Dementia  Emotional/psychological issues  Learning or developmental delays

Croydon Rural Fire Service Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Coming Events & Activities

May Controlled Fuel Reduction Burns Basalt Bash & Beauty (Burning Off) 29-31/5/18 – Bedrock Village Mt Surprise

Controlled fuel reduction burns will Small Business Week Events commence soon and will continue at various 30-31/5/18 - Burketown intervals whilst weather conditions permit. June Specific dates and areas will be available on Graham Rodger Concert the Croydon Rural Fire Facebook page or by 3-6-18 – Croydon Rodeo Grounds contacting the 1st, 2nd or 3rd Officers. Celebrate Qld Day Neighbouring properties will be notified prior Family Fun 9/6/18 to burns commencing. ANZAC Park

Croydon Poddy Dodgers Festival All burns are subject to weather conditions. 22–24/6/18 – Croydon Rodeo Grounds

Thank you for your patience during controlled Goldie and the 3 B-Bears fuel reduction burns. 28/6/18 – Matron Morrow Hall

Garry Pickering 1st Officer August Ph 0437 461 837 Croydon Campdraft 3-5/8/18 – Croydon Rodeo Grounds ------September Croydon Horse Sports 29–30/9/18 – Croydon Rodeo Grounds

Proposed Croydon Shire Planning Scheme

Croydon Shire Council is pleased to advise that the proposed Croydon Shire Planning Scheme is now on public display and stakeholders are encouraged to review the document. Shaping future development within

Croydon Shire IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR The purpose of the proposed Croydon Shire Planning Scheme is to shape future WOULD LIKE TO development outcomes within Croydon Shire over the next 10-20 years. DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PLANNING The proposed Planning Scheme can be viewed online at www.croydon.qld.gov.au or in person at Council chambers. Interested parties may also purchase the document in SCHEME COUNCIL addition to inspection. WILL BE UNDERTAKING PUBLIC Any person may make a written submission about any aspect of the proposed planning scheme during the public consultation period. The public consultation period is from ‘TALK TO A PLANNER’ Thursday, 24 May 2018 up to and including Wednesday, 18 July 2018. SESSIONS IN THE CROYDON LIBRARY ON Submissions must be in writing or by email. Properly made submissions must state the FRIDAY 22/6/18 FROM name and residential or business address of each submitter; the grounds of the submission; and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Written 9AM TO 3PM & submissions must be signed by each person making the submission; however signatures SATURDAY 23/6/18 are not required for online and email (electronic) submissions. Each submission must FROM 9AM TO 12PM supply one postal or electronic address for further correspondence regarding the submission. Submissions must be received by Council on or before the 18 July 2018. Submissions can be lodged as follows: You can also provide 1. Mail a submission to: Proposed Croydon Shire Planning Scheme your comments on Chief Executive Officer Croydon’s online Croydon Shire Council forum PO Box 17, Croydon QLD 4871 https:/oursay.org/cro ydon/planning-

scheme 2. E-mailing a submission to: [email protected]

This is a place for For more information contact Judy Austin on (07) 4037 3222, email [email protected] or visit Council’s website at www.croydon.qld.gov.au. community members to provide valuable William Kerwin input into plans that Chief Executive Officer will help shape a better Croydon for everyone Talk to a Planner ____

Croydon Library ____

Friday 22/6/18 9am to 3pm

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DRAFT Saturday 23/6/18 9am to 12pm CROYDON SHIRE ____

PLANNING SCHEME Have your questions

Talk to a Planner answered! If you have questions or would like to discuss the Proposed Croydon Shire Council Planning Scheme Council will be undertaking public ‘Talk to a Planner’ sessions in the Croydon Library. CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL 63 Samwell Street Croydon QLD 4871 Ph 4748 7100

www.croydon.qld.gov.au

https://oursay.org/croydon/ planning-scheme

CROYDON SHIRE COUNCIL – LEVEL 1 WATER SUPPLY RESTRICTIONS APPLY

Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 19 April 2018 considered its obligations under the Croydon Shire Drought Management Plan. With Lake Belmore filling during the Cyclone Nora weather event in March this triggered current level 3 restrictions to be lifted. Under the Drought Management Plan, Council is required to implement measures to minimise the impact of water shortages. Council regards the long-term sustainability of the Croydon town water supply as an issue of primary importance to the community, requiring ongoing monitoring and appropriate management. Level 1 Water Restrictions in accordance with Council’s Drought Management Plan now apply.

PURPOSE LEVEL 1 – RESTRICTION ON USE OF WATER

1. Private Gardens - Watering Garden Beds / Shrubbery Areas 1. Sprinklers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 2. Micro spray and drip systems fitted with timers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 3. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time. Lawn Areas 1. Sprinklers, micro spray and drip systems can be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm on alternate days being Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 2. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

2. Public gardens - watering 1. Sprinklers can be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 2. Micro spray and drip systems fitted with timers can only be used between 6.00am to 9.00am and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. 3. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

3. Private gardens and1. public Existing ponds can only be topped up to their normal level by means of hand gardens – filling or topping up held hose. of ponds

4. Fountains / Water Features 1. Fountains / water features must not operate unless they recycle water. 2. Water lost from fountains / water features must not be replaced except by means of hand held hoses or by means of watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

5. Concrete / Paved areas - Water must not be used to clean concrete/paved areas unless cleaning is cleaning required as a result of an accident, fire, health hazard or emergency.

6. Private swimming pools or Existing swimming pools and spas must not be topped up except by means of spas – filling or topping up hand held hoses or by means of watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

7. Sports grounds / school ovals 1. Sprinklers / irrigation allowed Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays - watering between the hours of 5.00pm and 11.00am only. 2. Hand held hoses, watering cans or buckets can be used at any time.

8. Window cleaning Water must not be used to clean windows except by means of trigger hoses or buckets or watering can filled directly from a tap.

9. Mobile water tankers - filling Mobile water tankers must not be filled except – (a) With the written permission of the Croydon Shire Council; or (b) Tankers supplying water for use inside domestic premises, or for firefighting or stock watering purposes.

10. Vehicles - cleaning Water must not be used to clean vehicles except by means of trigger hoses or watering cans or buckets filled directly from taps.

11. Construction industry - use of Unless otherwise exempted by Croydon Shire Council in writing, hoses must water in not be used except trigger hoses.

12. Any purpose not included in any Water must not be used without the written permission of the Croydon Shire other items of this column other Council. than for use inside domestic premises and for domestic animals

CROYDON CHILDCARE CENTRE

Hello Croydon Community

Hi my name is Lydia I am the new Director at the Childcare Centre. I am thoroughly enjoying my new position and have found the staff and community very welcoming.

Our number’s at the centre are slowly rising and would like to remind the community of our open door policy, you are all welcome to come in throughout the day for a chat about how an early learning play based program can set your child up for success.

The children have been busy cleaning out the old hanging pots and planting tomatoes and flowers. The children are now very excited to tend to their crops and reap the rewards of eating the tomatoes when ready.

Our centre provides a play-based learning program with a daily routine that includes active indoor and outdoor physical play integration of music, movement and creative expression and Intentional Teaching practices.

If you are interested in attending our service and don’t know how much you will have to pay. Please go to https://www.education.gov.au/ChildCarePackage , Payment and Services finder. I would like to remind all families to please address their new assessment for a smooth transition to the new childcare system outlined below.

Get ready for the new Child Care Subsidy. Get online now.

From 2 July 2018, the child care fee assistance your family receives will change.

Your information does not automatically rollover to the new system and you may not receive any subsidy if your assessment is not completed.

Login now to complete your online form now through myGov.

Learn more about the new subsidy and how to transition.

Estimate what your new Child Care Subsidy might be, go to the Payment and Services Finder

What you need to do

 Sign into your Centrelink online account through myGov

 Select Complete your Child Care Subsidy assessment task.

 Work through the steps to provide new information and confirm your current details.

Thank You

Croydon Childcare staff

THE GREAT QUEENSLAND DAY

9TH JUNE, 2018 AT 4PM FUN FAMILY DAY AT ANZAC PARK Celebrate what makes you a proud Queenslander Show your maroon pride this Queensland Day and celebrate what being a Queenslander means to you. Egg and Spoon Race Cook a dish to share, inspired by Thong Throwing Queensland, prizes to be won. Memory Match Spell Out a Phrase Pin the Landmark on the Map Tennis Sausage Sizzle

TENNIS

TENNIS WILL NOW BE PLAYED EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT @ 5.00PM CROYDON TENNIS COURT

* Men & Ladies Welcome

* All Equipment Supplied

FREE FUN & FITNESS

MAKE IT SOCIAL!!! BYO Drinks & Nibblies

For Details Contact: Caroline Steele (Community Engagement Officer) Ph: 47 487130

Tableland Anglicans re-visiting Croydon 22-25 June

A small group from the Atherton Tablelands Anglican church will come for Poddy Dodgers weekend, hoping to re-connect with people we have met in previous visits and meet with others coming to Croydon for the rodeo weekend. We hope to see you at …  Our market stall at the rodeo grounds. Sales of Tablelands produce and gear from our Op-shop will be donated to a Croydon cause. Christian books will also be on sale. There will also be a space for children’s craft activities.

 A church service to be held at St Margaret’s Church, Alldridge St, at 4 pm Saturday afternoon (23rd). We wish to offer baptism as part of the service. If you would like to take this opportunity for baptism, please contact Reverend Robyn Boyd at Atherton: phone 4091 7721 or 0418 648 331, or alternatively the office phone 4091 4251.

We also invite you to join us at Anzac Park from 5 pm on Sunday 24th for a BBQ and chat.

And on Monday 25th- - 8.30 am, we will present Mainly Music for young children and parents at Croydon State School Library - a fun time of music and activities - bring your pre-prep children. - After school Kid’s Club, helping out for Chappy Joe. - 5 pm, the Croydon Bible Study meeting, at the usual venue at the school.

We look forward to the Poddy Dodgers and Rodeo and hopefully will meet you there or at another of the above activities.

For more information, contact 4095 8283 (Guido Poggioli) or 0412709388 (Joe Haase)

bRINGING CULTURES TOGETHER

22nd JUNE, 2018 STREET PARADE

4.30PM AT THE CROYDON STATE SCHOOL

Come and join in the fun at the Annual Poddy Dodgers Festival Street Parade will commence at 5pm outside the Croydon State School. Decorate your TRUCK-CAR-HORSE-CAT-DOG to be in the running PRIZES FOR BEST FLOAT AND BEST INDIVIDUAL

Thursday 28 June 2018 Matron Morrow Hall - Croydon

So you thought Goldie-Locks was just out for a walk in the woods? Well you didn’t get the whole story. Goldie and the 3 B-bears is a hip-hop dance theatre show that uses spoken word, rhyme, music, drama and dance to let you in on what really went down.

Our main girl Goldie is a dancer who comes from a long line of famous dancers in the style of Locking. With enormous pressure for her to follow in her parents’ footsteps, Goldie wasn’t just out for a walk that day, she ran away from home.

When Goldie stumbles across the home of the three B-Bears she didn’t expect to find amazing break dancers with such great passion. The B-Bears teach Goldie about the importance of creativity, self-expression and learning from the old to create something new.

Goldie & the Three B-Bears is a dynamic show that will have families bouncing to the beats and groovin’ in their seats.

Thursday 28 June 2018 at Matron Morrow Hall - Croydon

10:30am - 11:00am Performance of Goldie and the 3 B-Bears (open to the public - show is aimed at under 8's)

11:00am - 11:45am Artists break

11:45am - 12:45pm Breaking workshop (dance)

12:45pm - 1:45pm Hip-Hop workshop (dance)

1:45pm - 2:45pm MC Writing workshop (music)

2:45pm - 3:30pm Break

3:30pm - 4:30pm Combining all skills learnt (all participants)

4:30pm - 5:00pm Break / warm up (sausage sizzle etc.)

5:00pm - 6:00pm Showcase of workshop participants to general public

For more information contact Dale Bainbridge at Croydon Shire Council on 4748 7100.

In addition to Council funding the tour is supported by The Playing Queensland Fund and arTour, initiatives of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Gulf Cattleman's Association Inc. ‘A Graziers Alliance for Grassroots Issues’ PO Box 80, Georgetown QLD 4871

KEEP UPDATED & INFORMED THROUGH INFORMATION FLOWING FROM GULF CATTLEMAN’S ASSOCIATION

Report from President

Gulf Cattleman’s Association President Barry Hughes sits on the board of Far North Ag Response & Recovery Group committee on behalf of the industry in the Gulf region. The board is made up of representatives from Local Government, DAFF, AgForce & other organisations across the region & is based in Townsville. The last board meeting held discussions around the flood events in the northern regions. President Mr Hughes had spoken to graziers in the Northern Region after this large flood event and after collating the information was able to inform the board of the devastation to properties in our region. Gulf Cattleman’s Association believes it is vital to have a voice in that area of Government. There will be a follow up in the near future regarding the outcome of Cyclone Nora. Gulf Cattleman’s Association keeps grassroots information flowing, this collated information then supports government funding mechanisms. It is important for the Gulf Cattleman’s Association to maintain their position on this board and remain active on behalf of the Gulf Grazing community. Biosecurity Reminder

Have you kept up with your obligations in regards to Biosecurity?? Have you completed a Biosecurity Plan and stored on property with your livestock records? When selling or moving cattle between PICs, remember that cattle must be accompanied by the latest version LPA NVD Waybill either from a book or online and a National Cattle Health Declaration

Follow us on Facebook to stay informed “Gulf Cattleman’s Association”

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Barry Hughes Greg Ryan Sharon Hughes Allan Holmes T: 07 40625322 T: 07 40625365 T: 07 40625354 T: 07 40923848 M: 0498 977 632 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

Children and Parents Program and Counselling for Adults (Croydon)

Can I assist you or your family? I can provide  counselling, support and /or information for adults, children, parents and/or families  parenting support, information or courses (individually or to groups)  information about promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of children, families and adults (increasing confidence and resilience, and developing coping strategies)  Advocacy and referral to other services as required

Children may need support when there have been You may wish to seek support for your child because of significant changes in their life something you are concerned about  Moving schools or homes  Anxiety or depression  Change in care arrangement  Child’s inability to focus and concentrate  Death of a significant person  Difficulty with making friends  History of exposure to Domestic Violence  Difficulty managing big emotions or a traumatic event

Adults may request support for many reasons - including the impact of drought, unemployment/change of employment, work stresses, illness, managing child behavioural or emotional issues, homelessness, anxiety, depression, domestic violence and other family issues, post-natal depression, stress, thinking about suicide, drug, alcohol or legal problems etc. All sessions are confidential unless I am concerned about you hurting your- self or someone else - in which case I will discuss with you how we can best keep you and others safe.

For either programs: I can see at the clinic, at your home, at a park -

wherever you feel most comfortable. I generally see children at school - but again this can be individually arranged.

In the Families and Children Program: Depending on the family’s needs and wishes - I may only see the parents or mainly see the children but catch up with parents to provide information, review progress, discuss concerns etc., - or I may work with various members of the family individually or together. ANNE MAREE TANEY Senior Clinical Counsellor Families and Children Program: I am in Croydon each Wednesday and based at the school during school terms

Adults: Every second But worries don’t just happen Thursday at the Clinic every second Thursday….. 7th June; 21st June You can give me a call - 0409 456 665, seek help at 5th July; 19th July; 2 Aug the clinic or call a help line. See numbers below... Royal Flying Doctor Service Referrals can be emailed to: Queensland Section [email protected] Cairns Phone - 0409 456 665 07 4040 0444 (if it goes to message bank please leave a message and I will return your call)

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