Issue No. 3426 The AlloraPublished by C. A. Gleeson Pty.Advertiser Ltd., at the Office, 53 Herbert Street, Allora, Q. 4362 “Since 1935” Issued Weekly as an Advertising Medium to the people of Allora and surrounding Districts. Your FREE Local Ph 07 4666 3128 - E-Mail [email protected] - Web www.alloraadvertiser.com THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 ALLORA LOSES HISTORIC 120 YEAR OLD TREE IN JANUARY STORM Check ‘Looking Back’ on page 4 for tree story

This photo was taken merely minutes after the historic 120 year old Aleppo pine fell during the storm which hit Allora on 2 January 2017.

The Rotary Club of Allora Inc. ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Friday, 3 March 2017 Allora State School Hall FUN Doors open 6.30pm, 7.00pm start $15 per person - includes light supper Storm waters rose up to cover footpaths in the town centre. PRIZES Teams - max of 8 All photos on front page courtesy Rhiannon Clark (individuals welcome) • Soft Drinks on sale Locally owned • BYO alcohol SUPRISES & operated Bookings by 28 February

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Today Allora Autumn Festival RADF. your investment with professional, (Tuesday) we received with gratitude, AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between experienced and trustworthy service. his thank you letter. We must add that the Government and Southern Downs Regional if we only had 5 men turn up, we must NOMINATION Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. remember they could be the 5 in this The Allora Community Circle is delighted to announce that the Allora Council was successful in receiving $55,000 of funding from A team of experienced and dedicated whole area that God, through the Autumn Festival has been nominated for a 2017 Australia Day Award. the State Government, which will be combined with a Council Property Managers, REIQ accredited. Holy Spirit, wanted to receive this The Event was a first for Allora to showcase the history of the town; contribution of $45,000 to provide a total funding pool of particular message. Allora’s connection to a small part of the life of the author of the Mary $100,000 for this financial year’s RADF program. Thank you so much for the Wes Leake. Throughout previous years Council’s RADF grants have Poppins Books P.L. Travers (Helen Lyndon Goff) & her father Travers opportunity to speak at your included exciting and diverse projects such as street art Phone Jackie Cooke Robert Goff who is buried in the Allora Cemetery. Attendees to the monthly men’s breakfast. What a joy and delight it was to projects, creation of a book about the personal experiences of or Joanne McEvoy share God’s word with a group of men who are hungry - For Festival also experienced the creative abilities of the artisans of the two local WW2 Heroes, professional cultural artists and the things of God. area through ‘Art on the Edge’ Pop-up Art Boutiques, Fine Art & Quilt entertainers working at a multicultural carnival, and photography Well done to you for your faithfulness in organising such a Displays as well as beautifully restored Model T Fords & Penny Farthing workshops to develop the skills of the region’s aspiring Tel: 4612 3999 group. I could sense your level of frustration that it isn’t Bikes. Regional produce held prominence alongside the variety of street photographers. having more impact than what you would like, but I want to stalls. The inaugural Dinner on Drayton proved to be the highlight of the Queensland Premier and Arts Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk encourage you that what you are doing is having a greater event. The Allora Community Circle spokesperson stated it is an honour said the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) delivered on 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon – Fri impact than what you will ever be aware of on this earth. to be nominated for this prestigious Award & whether we the Queensland Government’s commitment to foster diverse 8.30am – 12 noon Sat Continue to be strong and courageous as you boldly declare win the Award or not the volunteers who through their hard and inclusive communities, grow strong regions and provide God’s word. work achieved such a successful Event are to be training, education, and employment opportunities for Wes Leake. congratulated. We encourage more volunteers to Queenslanders. [email protected] We are always contactable. For information about Men’s be involved in the 2017 Event being held “The Queensland Government is contributing $2.08 million to www.cliftonrealestate.com.au Breakfast phone Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743 or 0409 082 553. across 28th, 29th & 30th April. leverage up to $1.92 million from local councils resulting in up to $4 million available to support arts and cultural activities Stuart Acason (Allora). throughout the state in 2016–17,” said the Premier. “This funding promotes the role and value of arts, culture and Dear Editor, dedicated team of staff and volunteers. heritage as key drivers of inclusive communities and strong On behalf of the Management Committee, staff and volunteers We must also acknowledge the continued support of your regions and ensures Queenslanders at the Hospice we would sincerely like to thank the newspaper as well as all other media outlets and we look can engage with arts locally,” she Thursday 26th January 2017 community groups, schools, clubs, individuals and businesses forward this ongoing support in 2017. said. of Toowoomba, , Lockyer Valley and surrounding Finally, on behalf of all the team at the Toowoomba Hospice we “Each year around 500,000 people AUSTRALIA DAY districts for choosing the Toowoomba Hospice as one of their would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all our are involved in RADF projects as preferred charities during 2016. supporters for their generosity in 2016 and we look forward to practitioners, participants or audience This year we celebrated 13 years of providing professional working with you all in 2017. members.” Celebrations palliative care for over 1,200 clients and at the same time Kindest Regards, Council’s first RADF round will open provided support to their families and friends. We would not for applications on Monday 16 Glengallan Homestead have been able to do this without your support and our Graham Barron OAM, Chairman January 2017. The closing date for & Mark Munro, Administration & Fundraising Manager applications is 5pm, Friday 10 18515 , Warwick Free Toowoomba Hospice Assoc. Inc. Bus February 2017, and it is important for 8:00am Markets Open, Good Old Aussie Entertainment, The Allora Advertiser Letters to the Editor must have name and address for authentication, but upon applicants to note that projects for Shuttle Your community advertiser servicing local and surrounding areas for 80 years request there will be consideration to withhold names. Publishing or editing of letters is which RADF grant funds are sought BYO Chair/Picnic Blanket, Jumping Castle, Bungee Run, Face Painting, 53 Herbert Street, Allora Qld 4362 at the editor's discretion. must not start before 27 March 2017. Animal Nursery for Children, Stage Entertainment. Running from Warwick Phone 07 4666 3128 - email [email protected] The RADF application package and Library to Glengallan. DEADLINE: Advertising and Articles – Tuesday 4.00pm WEATHER FORECAST program guidelines will be available 10:00am O cial Program - Australian Citizenship Ceremony and Errors and Omissions Policy: Care & confirmation is taken in the production of Day Forecast Min/Max on Council’s website from Friday 13 Bookings are Essential. Display & Classified advertising. Every effort is also made to ensure that information January 2017 www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/ Presentation of Australia Day Awards published in articles is correct, however, we do not give express or implied warranty THU Showers. Mostly Cloudy. Hot. Humid. 19 39 (Reserve your seat at Warwick as to its accuracy. We do not accept any liability for errors, omissions or opinions. FRI Showers Early. Morning Clouds. Hot. 18 35 doing-business/grants---funding/ 11:30am Entertainment & Activities Resume. 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Awards 2017 2 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 — 3 Allora & District Historical Society A new addition to our collection is a baptismal gown that Allora Grain & is well over 100 years old. The gown was recently Notes donated to the museum by Lynelle Fenner (nee Grimes). This year the Allora and District Historical Society will be This exquisite embroided gown with petticoat was worn Milling (AGM) holding their annual Open Day on Sunday 30th April in by Lynelle when she was baptised in St. Matthew’s premium feeds conjunction with the Autumn Festival weekend. We plan to Church of England, Spring Creek in 1950. Her mother showcase items that were made or manufactured in Allora. Of Doris Grimes (nee Burge) was baptised in the gown in offer a unique nutritious special interest will be Lumsden’s corn planter and Rickert’s St. David’s Church, Allora in 1910. Doris was not the blend of quality corn thresher. Kook Tickle and Zane Hoey will also be first child to be christened in the gown which was made displaying some innovative items made by local farmers used by a member of the family of Elizabeth Jane (nee ALLORA GRAIN & MILLING Australian ingredients. on the surrounding farming area. Michael Maher has offered to Anderson) and James Milkins, The gown was handed lend us tools made to be used in the family blacksmith shop. down to their daughter Mary Ann, (Doris’s mother.) PH: 07 4666 3293 A display of beautiful handmade garments will be a major draw Mary Ann married Charles Burge, son of William & Mary FAX: 07 4666 3462 card. The Allora Historical Society’s collection of camisoles and Ann Burge – (nee Lambley). bloomers is very unique and one of the best. Some garments Lynelle’s ancestors have a long association with the 736 Dalrymple Creek Road, date back to early 1900’s. We also have very old ‘samplers’ Allora district. Edward Anderson arrived on the Downs made by girls learning needle craft and a hand operated Ellinthorpe QLD 4362 with the Leslie Brothers in the 1840s. He married Jan sewing machine made from local cedar. Donald at in 1846. At aged 15 in 1868, James Milkins came to work on Goomburra Station as 1954. The building burned down in 2002) a horse boy and William Burge was a saddler in Allora Looking from 1871. Allora’s Past 75 years ago January The Allora Historical Society has very comprehensive Back… 1942 family history archives. These records are available for family historians to research at the Old Shire Hall Historic Tree Net Making Members of the camouflage net making museum. Falls group in Allora are now working rapidly We invite any readers who have a locally made item of One of Allora’s oldest and to date 13 nets have been completed interest to display to bring it along on 30th April. officially planted trees and forwarded to headquarters. A number came crashing down in of other nets are under way. The Mobile Black Spot Program the storm on the 2nd organisers are pleased with this record January 2017. The as it compares favourably with other helped families connect for Aleppo pine, near the centres. corner of Forde and Christmas 2016 · 15 new mobile base stations were activated before Warwick Streets, was Allora’s Past 100 years ago January Christmas the last of 21 trees 1917 · New coverage areas in NSW, Qld, Vic and WA planted on the main Ford Cars Fifteen new mobile base stations were switched on in intersections of the Messrs. Barnes & Co., local agents for time for Christmas under the Coalition Government’s town on the 21st July The Historic Aleppo pine which fell on 2 January 2017. Photo courtesy Rhiannon Clark the Queensland Motor Agency Ltd., Mobile Black Spot Program. 1897 to commemorate Lynelle Fenner (nee Grimes) presenting a family baptismal gown to the Allora Historical announce in our advertising that The new base stations have been constructed at the Diamond Jubilee of recently as a Bachelor of Veterinary Society. they are now in a position to reduce the Nethercote, Nerriga, Bentley and Coffee Camp in New the reign of Queen Victoria. The trees Science with second class honours at the price of Ford cars to £195 for the touring South Wales, Coalstoun Lakes, Somerset Dam, Adavale and were paid for by public subscription, the . Deseree is a car and £185 for the roadster car. The Glastonbury in Queensland, Minyip and Marnoo in Victoria and cost being subsidised by the Allora former dux of the Allora State School and popularity of this make of car is universal Rosa Brook, Yandanooka, Perillup, Coomberdale and between Municipal Council. They were supplied a prefect at Fairholme College in and so great is the demand, that the Carrabin and Bodallin on the Great Eastern Highway in and planted by Mr. George Moulday of Toowoomba. She will travel to London in Queensland Motor Agency has found it Western Australia. the Mountview nursery, Goomburra. The the near future to further her experience difficult to cope with. Almost daily Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash announced Mayor, Alderman William Deacon, the as a veterinary surgeon. testimonials are received from satisfied the completion of the base stations delivered under round 1 of Town Clerk, Mr. Joseph Stay, and other Allora’s Past 50 years ago January motorists, and the various types of the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot officials were present at the planting. 1967 delivery car turned out from the Ford Program. Private citizens were invited to plant trees works are giving equal satisfaction. It is “These mobile base stations will allow families and friends to at the same time and Mr. Henry Reppel SPECIAL NOTICE now possible for the agency to give call and connect,” Minister Nash said. was one to avail himself of the opportunity I desire to advise my many friends and immediate delivery from stock. “Through our program, the government has invested in the Thank you to all who donated to the to display his patriotism by planting two customers that owing to the state of my Colin Newport construction of mobile base stations in rural and regional pine trees in front of his baker’s shop in health, I am compelled to relinquish my Christmas Gift Wrap Charity at Christmas! communities and along transport routes where they otherwise Drayton Street. One of these is still business in Allora and We are proud to say, we have raised would not have been built.” standing, while the other blew down in will be leaving the Under round 1 of the Program, the Coalition Government $221.85!! November 2008. district on Monday, committed $100 million to improve mobile coverage across Another Aleppo pine was believed to 16th January. Before This is being donated to the charity, regional and remote Australia. It will see 499 new and upgraded have been planted on the Recreation leaving I would like to “DAYS FOR GIRLS” mobile phone base stations built to improve mobile coverage in Reserve at the same time. This tree now express my regional and remote Australia. stands in the grounds of the Allora State appreciation to my ~WEEKLY SPECIALS IN STORE~ On 1 December 2016, the Coalition Government announced School and in 1992 the then School customers for their Palmolive Soap 10 Pack...... $4.99 that round 2 of the program will deliver a further 266 new and Principal, Peter Doherty, was responsible support during the 12 Palmolive Soap 4 Pack...... $2.49 upgraded mobile base stations across the country. Round 2 will in having it recorded on the National Trust years that I have been see a total of $213 million being invested in new mobile base Colgate Reg T/paste TWIN pk...... $5.99 Register of Significant Trees. in Allora. NICK JOHNSON station infrastructure. A further $60 million has also been Morning Fresh Assorted 400ml...... $1.99 Allora’s Past 25 years ago January (“Nick the Greek” allocated to round 3 of the program. Ajax Spray Lemon 500ml...... $3.49 1992 Johnson took over the Across both rounds, the Coalition is delivering new mobile Napisan 2kg+FREE Preen Spray...... $15.99 cafe at what was later coverage to 31,000 homes and businesses across 86,000 Radiant Washing Powder 2kg...... $4.79 Vet Science Graduate square kilometres through 765 new mobile phone towers. Deseree Tickle, the eldest daughter of Ian to be 56 Herbert Street Frank Kates refueling his Ford car at Barnes & Co. on the Herbert/ Sorbent Extra Thick 8 Pk...... $4.99 Further information is available at www.communications.gov. and Nola Tickle of Talgai West, graduated from Mrs. Jessberg in Drayton Streets corner. au/mbsp

4 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 — 5 Main Range area to be targeted as Council has been EARTHMOVING fortunate to secure wild dog offensive continues across funding to deliver MARK MULLINS strategic aerial baiting the Southern Downs of inaccessible wild Southern Downs Regional Council and landholders have dog habitat, enjoyed successful wild dog control and subsequent reduction predominantly in the in wild dog impacts in much of the region, but serious impacts traprock sheep and are still being felt in others, such as the Main Range area. wool growing region, This was highlighted over the Christmas/New Year period with over the past two North Branch Maryvale landholder Bob King losing three Soil Conservation Specialists years. This program calves to wild dogs. ➭ has been very Dam Construction ☎ Mr King witnessed five wild dogs attacking one of his calves in ➭ (07) 4661 3000 successful in reducing Land Clearing the middle of the day and lost two others. ➭ Mobile 0427 987 957 wild dog impacts on Stick Raking “I couldn’t believe it when I saw five wild dogs on one calf in the ➭ P O Box 1299, Warwick Qld 4370 sheep and has had Dam De-Silting middle of the day. added benefits to “We have lost calves before which I’ve put down to mismothering native wildlife. and other causes, but I now believe wild dogs may be Mr Craig Magnussen, Wild dogs captured on camera. responsible for more losses than I’d realised. Events Calendar Council Pest “It was certainly a big wake up call to me and my neighbours Management Officer, highlighted that prior to the introduction of 2017 and we are desperately keen to bring the problem under aerial baiting, landholders in the Goldfields locality were January - control. Sat 28 Allora Heritage Weekend typically losing 200 – 300 sheep per year to wild dogs. “No one can afford to keep losing cattle at today’s prices, not to & Sun 29 Allora Showgrounds. “Losses are now negligible. We have a series of remote mention the anguish of wondering what you might find in the February - cameras established at strategic locations to alert us to when paddock each day,” he said. Sun 12 Allora Swimming Club 50 Year Celebrations dispersing wild dogs from further afield may be moving into Council has recognised the Main Range area as a strategic $UPER $AVERS Allora Swimming Pool previously baited country. Sat 18 Allora RSL Afternoon Delight by Mixed Generations wild dog breeding and dispersal source. Just prior to Christmas, “Excitingly, we have seen a marked increase in the number and This week’s specials are… Allora RSL. Hall, 1.30pm - 4.30pm landholders in the Goomburra, North Branch, Maryvale and variety of native wildlife captured on camera in these areas, March - Freestone localities were invited to participate in Council’s EFTPOS such as quolls, koalas, scrub turkeys and lyre birds. BBQ Steak...... $12.99 kg Fri 3 Allora Rotary Trivia Night upcoming aerial 1080 program, planned for April 2017. AVAILABLE “We believe this shows that aerial baiting is also beneficial to Allora Community Hall Southern Downs Manager Environmental Services, Mr Tim wildlife by removing introduced predators such as wild dogs, Marinated Pork Spare Ribs.$10.99 kg April - O’Brien said Council’s Invasive Pests Strategic Plan 2016 – foxes and cats,” Mr Magnussen said. Fri 28 Opening of the Joyce Gibson Scented Garden 2020 requires landholders in relevant areas to actively Pre-school grounds, 2.30pm Council’s Pest Management Officer Mr James Eastwell was BBQ Lamb Chops...... $11.50 kg participate in best practice wild dog control. Fri 28 Bush Dance - Allora Community Circle/Allora S.S. enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing aerial baiting to the “For most, that means participation in Council-run coordinated 6.00pm - 9.00pm Main Range area. Vegetarian Lasagne...... $8.00 ea 1080 ground baiting programs. Sat 29 Allora State School 150 Year Celebrations “Council is encouraging participation from all landholders, (WHILE STOCKS LAST) Sat 29 Allora Autumn Festival “For those landholders in identified strategic habitat and regardless of whether they run stock or not. & Sun 30 Allora Township dispersal areas that are inaccessible by ground, it means “Some landholders may not be aware they have wild dogs www.allorabutchery.com.au May - participation in Council’s aerial baiting program,” said Mr FREE living on or travelling through their land, but all have a Sat 6 Scope Club of Allora 40th Anniversary Afternoon Tea O’Brien. 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Ergon Energy’s Top Tips - Regularly clear the water inlet 6 — THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 THE ALLORA ADVERTISER … THURSDAY, 12th JANUARY 2017 — 7 “It’s been very pleasing to see that it will now be used not just One Week Left To Nominate! a real disconnect between doctors and patients about why here in Toowoomba Hospital, but throughout the 20 hospitals, Nominations for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards close unnecessary testing is occurring. six residential aged care facilities and numerous community on the 19th January 2017, there is only one week left to In a survey of doctors and consumers, 41% of GPs and 21% of health settings throughout the Darling Downs Hospital and nominate an inspirational young person you know. specialists said they were asked by patients for unnecessary Health Service (DDHHS).\” You could make the world of difference to their confidence and tests several times a week. But 79% of consumers said they Mrs Lorna Rickert said she had a clear favourite when promote the great work they do! had tests at their healthcare provider’s recommendation. This comparing the two versions of the brochure. Nominations are being sought in the following categories: highlights the need for better conversations on both sides. “I definitely think the new version is the better of the two,” Mrs • LGIAsuper Community Volunteer Award Dr Lindner said: “If you aren’t comfortable asking questions Rickert said. • The Coffee Club Arts and Fashion Award about the healthcare advice you are given, why not take a “The writing is a lot bigger, you can see everything much more • iFly Online Achievement Award family member or friend to your next appointment?” clearly and it’s far easier to read.” • BB Print Leadership Award “Our ultimate aim is to improve the quality of healthcare for all Ms Rollings said the popularity of the new brochure was a great • Access Community Services Multicultural Youth Queensland Australians and eliminate any unnecessary tests, treatments or reflection on the effectiveness of community engagement. (MyQ) Cultural Diversity Award procedures where evidence shows they provide little benefit or “Two things we hold very dear are patient-centred care and • Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal Achievement Award could cause harm.” community engagement, and this process started with us • The University of Queensland Create Change Award Choosing Wisely Australia recommends people ask their addressing feedback from consumers of our services, and has The Queensland Young Achiever Awards will culminate at a doctors the following ‘5 Questions’ before they have any test, treatment or procedure: come to fruition with the development of an excellent new Gala Presentation Dinner on Friday 5th May 2017 at Royal on Toowoomba Hospital speech • Do I really need this test or procedure? resource,” she said. the Park, with over 350 guests expected. Finalists will • What are the risks? pathologist wins state-wide award “The brochure has been embraced by the DDHHS and I think be presented and winners announced at the event. All A new resource developed at Toowoomba Hospital’s speech • Are there simpler, safer options? there is very real potential for it to be taken up further afield. nominees that do not make the finals but who are able to attend pathology department has won a state-wide speech pathology • What happens if I don’t do anything? “We are looking forward to the DDHHS Allied Health Showcase will also be presented on stage with a framed certificate in quality improvement award. • What are the costs? The ‘5 Questions’ resource is available in February when Maddy will be doing a presentation on the recognition of their achievements. The resource, developed by Toowoomba Hospital speech in 10 languages at choosingwisely.org.au/resources/ project, and we will also be looking into opportunities for state- Category winners will each receive a $2,000 thanks to Auswide pathologist Maddy Dawson, is an easy-to-read version of the consumers. There wide and national exposure.” Bank and a magnificent trophy. One of the seven category Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights. winners will be chosen as the Queensland Young Achiever of are also tips on how to plan for your next healthcare appointment. Darling Downs Hospital and Health the Year and will win an additional $2,000 from Auswide Bank For more information visit choosingwisely.org.au, or email Service (DDHHS) Director of Speech and a state trophy. [email protected]. Join the conversation on Twitter Pathology Gai Rollings said the Nomination are made online at www.bit.ly/qldyaa For more @ChooseWiselyAU, or follow us on Facebook. award was a richly deserved information, contact the Awards Office on 1300 055 096 or acknowledgement of the work done email [email protected] Calling Top Tourism Achievers by Ms Dawson. Nominations are closing soon (January 27) for Southern “Within Queensland Health there is a Australians Encouraged To Ask The Queensland Country Tourism’s annual Chairman’s Award. network called Leaders in Speech The peer-nominated tourism excellence award is open to Pathology, and each year they Right Healthcare Questions Southern Queensland Country Tourism marketing partners and present an award to a new graduate Not everyone has the confidence to ask the right questions of offers a prize to the value of $1200 for mentoring, professional development or business marketing activities. for achievements in quality and their doctors, but Choosing Wisely Australia® is encouraging Southern Queensland Country Tourism CEO Mary-Clare Power innovation, so it was wonderful to Australians to do just that to avoid unnecessary medical tests said that tourism operators were invited to nominate marketing see Maddy’s efforts recognised,” Ms and treatments. partners of Southern Queensland Country Tourism – individuals, Rollings said. Dr Robyn Lindner of Choosing Wisely Australia said it was businesses or volunteers – who strive for tourism excellence in “The Australian Charter of Healthcare important for people to take a fresh look at their healthcare needs and to understand the risks and benefits of the care the region. Rights is a brochure that’s given to all “The award recognises the leaders in our industry who do people when they access the being recommended. “This isn’t about second guessing GPs or other health providers, outstanding work – they’re the innovators who embody the healthcare system, and it’s a very it’s about encouraging people to be active participants in the Southern Queensland Country brand, lift the visitor experience important document because it management of their own healthcare. beyond expectations and actively support the growth and outlines the key rights of patients and “It’s about you feeling confident and comfortable in making development of tourism at a local and regional level,” she said. consumers of healthcare services. decisions about your health and managing your condition in Kerrin Cridland of Stanthorpe’s Diamondvale B & B Cottages “In speech pathology we help people partnership with your healthcare providers, because there is no took out the top prize in the inaugural award in 2015/16. Of the with cognitive, communication, or one-size-fits-all approach. award she said, “It has propelled our business forward with a age-related issues every day, and it “Make sure you are having good conversations with your new-found sense of direction and a clear vision and it’s also became apparent that the previous doctors and other health professionals so you receive the care helped me see how fortunate I am to be surrounded by a great version, which had a lot of text and a most appropriate for you.” support network that is the Southern Queensland Country team lot of information in quite a small font Toowoomba Hospital speech pathologist Maddy Dawson and Mrs Lorna Rickert take a look at the easy-to- Choosing Wisely Australia is part of an international healthcare and my extremely hard working peers”. size, was not as accessible for those understand version of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights. movement encouraging consumers and healthcare providers Southern Queensland Country Tourism Chairman, Dr Jane patients. to have better conversations around medical tests, treatments Summers said the award winner will be a role model for other “So when we decided to make an and procedures. operators. alternative, easier-to-read version Maddy took up the challenge BAD JOKE OF THE Led by Australia’s health profession and facilitated by NPS “ We’re seeking to recognise someone who provides a brilliant and the results speak for themselves.” MedicineWise, the initiative promotes the latest, evidence- experience for guests and who is always learning and interacting Ms Dawson said receiving news of the award was an based lists of recommendations on particular medical tests, with fellow tourism operators and us, the regional tourism unexpected but very pleasant surprise. WEEK treatments and procedures. organisation.” “The award was announced on 4 January so that was a very These recommendations aim to guide important conversations Dr Summers said the nomination process was simple and nice way to start off the New Year,” she said. At an auction in Glasgow a wealthy between clinicians and their patients about the relevancy of urged those interested to download a nomination form from “In developing the new brochure I worked in conjunction with particular tests, treatments and procedures. www.southernqueenslandcountry.com.au/chairmans-award the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare American announced that he had lost A recent report released by Choosing Wisely Australia® shows “It won’t take more than 30 minutes to complete the form - if and we used the Australian Aphasia Association guidelines to his wallet containing £10,000 and would you know someone who deserves this honour, nominate them make it very reader-friendly. today,” she said. “It has the same basic layout with information about the key give a reward of £100 to the person Nominations will be accepted until 5pm, Friday 27 January patient rights, and the same images, but it’s written in an who found it. 2017 and the winner, runners up and special commendations easier-to-understand way. will be announced at a presentation at the region’s peak “When we finished this version we did a pilot study of patients development forum, The Southern Queensland Tourism in the hospital’s acute stroke and rehabilitation unit and found From the back of the hall Wee Hughie Industry Conference in Kingaroy on Tuesday 21 February. 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