YARNING UP
News Views and Information from the Bundaberg Murri
People and Organisations
Published by the Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation for
Women
March 2011 Edition
Issue 33
BACFW NEWS
BACFW is an incorporated organisation
CRAFT CLUB. Every TUESDAY
Commencing at 10am come along learn new activities, meet new friends.
Have fun.
Arts and craft classes, sewing lessons, also health & well being for women and other
Programs and activities and a drop in service for women.
Other services in the community are being conducted at BACFW rooms at Unit 2/24
McLean Street Bundaberg opposite the Guide Dogs Shop.
You are welcome to join the BACFW for a $5.00 membership fee. Call in for an application
form in our business hours 9.00 am to 1.00 pm Monday to Friday.
We also need new people with any new craft ideas to share with our group.
Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation For Women
2/24 Mclean Street
Bundaberg 4670 QLD
Phone: 0741536456 Fax no 41518788Email address bacfw1@bigpond.ne Office
hours 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday
BUSH TUCKER RECIPE BOOK
On sale at Women’s Group Price $10.00
New Memberships are welcome at Women's Group. The age group is from
15years and over.
New members are needed to help and support our group.
New committee for 2011
PresidentMuriel Brown
Vice-President- Susan Terare
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NOTICES
INDIGENOUS PLAYGROUP
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
Aged 0 to 5 year old.
This is a free program happening now at the Bundaberg South State School
Every Tuesday at 9.30 to 11.30am
Contact Melissa Mortensen on
41308333
GUPPIE PROGRAME
Gearing Up Parents as Partners In
Education
Gearing Up Parents as Partners In
Education
The G.U.P.P.P.I.E Program is a free
program for Indigenous parents, carers
and grandparents with school age
children.
This is a free 8wk program with 2hr
sessions starting on the Tuesday 3rd of
May at Thabeban SS at 9:30 am
The G.U.P.P.P.I.E Program is a free
program for Indigenous parents, carers
and grandparents with school age
children.
This is a free 8wk program with 2hr
sessions starting on the Wednesday 4th of
May at QRI Hall (HACC) at 9:30 am
Yours in Indigenous Education
PROJECT OFFICER
Yours in Indigenous Education
PROJECT OFFICER
Sharilee Marr 0459 807 170
Sharilee Marr 0459 807 170
FOR THE OVER 55’s
Join the Woorabar Elders Group. Membership fee $2.00 join up and be involved in the Community
advising on matters that arise.
BUNDABERG REGION COUNCIL of ELDERS
Unit4/24 McLean Street, Bundaberg
Phone 41517945
Business hours 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday
New Committee As of the 3rd of December 2010
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Roger Saunders
Vice President: Selwyn Johnson
Secretary:
Muriel Brown
Treasurer:
Carolyn Roberts
PRESIDENT:
WOORABAR ELDERS Brolga Art and Op Shop. Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 2.00pm they are also open
on Saturday morning for a trial period.
There are plenty of goodies on sale. They have arts and crafts also clothing furniture and other knick knacks to
purchase. Come in and browse in the friendly atmosphere.
Donations are welcome. Clothing, Foot wear, Hats, Uniforms, Sheets, Towel, Blankets, Plastic bags, Papers and
any other saleable items such as bookshelves electrical goods TV sets etc.
They also need volunteers to work in the shop. Would you like to have fun meeting new people lending a hand for a
good cause?
The Bundaberg Family Relationship Centre is a Child Focused Practice
Denise Johnson supports our Murri Families through the Family Dispute
Resolution process. Focus is primarily on the best outcomes for the children.
The centre provides professional services to Families and Separating Parents.
Assistance to focus on and understand the children’s needs;
Information, Referral and Resources on Parenting and Relationships;
Assistance to Develop Parenting plans.
We cannot give Legal Advice, Take sides in any disputes, or tell you what to do.
Contact Details
Denise Johnson
Indigenous Family Support Officer
5 Bingara Street Bundaberg.
Business hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday - Tuesday and Saturday
Ph 41307500 – 32504772 Advice Line 1800050321
Email Bundaberg.frc@Iccq.org.au – Web address www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Wide Bay Aboriginal Corporation for Child Protection
Bundaberg office – Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Address –
2/245 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg
Phone – 41 518 844
Fax – 41 510 656
Email – wbaccp@bigpond.com.au
Wide Bay Aboriginal Corporation for Child Protection is a community based organization that’s
Funded by the Queensland government and works in partnership with the Department of
Communities (Child Safety) Service Centre's in Bundaberg and Maryborough.
Within the child protection system we are known as a Recognised Entity.
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As a Recognised Entity we provide an advocacy service to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander community to ensure that the decisions which are made by Child Safety are in the best
interest of Aboriginal and Torres Strait children or young people. We continually work with
Child Safety to ensure accessibility, cultural appropriateness and responsiveness across the
Child Protection system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who, are be subject to
statutory intervention.
We are an intervention service which means we are only involved in a child, young person or
family circumstances if they are identified in the child protection system. We also provide
families with relevant advice and information about the statutory process.
Murri Interagency Meetings for 2011
Venue
Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation for Womens office
2/24 Mclean Street Bundaberg
Time: 10am
16th February 2011
16th March 2011
20th April 2011
18th May 2011
15th June 2011
20th July 2011
17th August 2011
21st September 2011
19th October 2011
16th November 2011
Our new Police Liaison Officer Ivy Minniecon is doing great work in our
community. She is well liked and respected by all young and old. Keep
up the good work Ivy
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INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS IN BUNDABERG
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL CORP. FOR WOMEN
(Women's
Group)
Unit 2/24 McLean Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1095, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: 07 4153 6456
Fax: (07) 4151 8788
Email: bacfw1@bigpond.net.au
BUNDABERG REGION COUNCIL OF ELDERS
Woorabar (Inc)
Unit 3/24 McLean Street Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 4079 Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: 41517945
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT
ISLAND HOUSING AND ADVANCEMENT
SOCIETY (Housing)
74 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1730 Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4152 5877 Fax: (07) 4153 3276
batsihas@hotmail.com
YAAMBA (Rehabilitation Centre)
14 Palm Springs Road, Calavos, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4159 7535 Fax: 4159 7510
Email: Yaamba@bigpond.com
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INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS IN BUNDABERG
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL CORP. FOR WOMEN
(Women's
Group)
Unit 2/24 McLean Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1095, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: 07 4153 6456
Fax: (07) 4151 8788
Email: bacfw1@bigpond.net.au
ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
INDIGENOUS HEALTH SERVICES
Bundaberg Hospital
Ph: (07) 4150 2700 Fax: (07) 4150 272
Jeanette_Springham@health.qld.gov.au
CQU NULLOO YUMB
Bundaberg Campus
Ph: 1800 651 891
Email: r.mann@cqu.edu.au
INDIGENOUS WELLBEING CENTRE
Shop 12B – 9 Maryborough St, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4151 5402 Fax: (07) 4151 3140
Email: iwc@bbrcdac.org.au
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT
ISLAND HOUSING AND ADVANCEMENT
SOCIETY (Housing)
74 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1730 Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4152 5877 Fax: (07) 4153 3276
batsihas@hotmail.com
HACC
WANDINY HOME & COMMUNITY CARE
QRI Hall
McLean Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 34, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 6616 Fax: (07) 4153 6616
Email: bathcc@interworx.com.au
GOORI JETS
Tafe College
Walker Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Life Line Indigenous Family Services
P.O. Box 1473 Bundaberg Qld.4670
Ph 41538400
Geraldine Hoek Email: geraldine.hoek@lccq.org.au
Leonie Joseph Email : leonie.joseph@lccq.org.au
WAARVAH
JUKANYULA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
(Crime Prevention Program for Indigenous Boys 10-17yrs)
FOR CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT
Contact – Brian Little
Contact – Delores Gala.
Ph: (07) 4151 2299 Mobile: 0427 138 433
Ph: (07) 4151 6484 Mobile: 0401 215 479
BUNDABERG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
P.O. Box 2252, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Development Officer: Bruce Green
Ph: (07) 4130 4151 Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Mobile: 0407 171 235
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS)
Level 1 - Brendan Hansen Building
50-54 Main Street Hervey Bay, Qld, 4655
P.O. Box 1490, Hervey Bay, Qld, 4655
Ph: (07) 4125 9398
BUNDABERG FAMILY RELATIONSHIP CENTRE
LINK-UP ABORIGINAL CORPORATION (QLD)
Looking for Lost Family Members?
Part of Stolen Generation?
Ph: (07) 3255 0855 Free Call: 1800 200 855
Professional Services to Families & Separating Parents
Denise Johnson - “Indigenous Family Support Officer”
5 Bingera Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4130 7500
Advice Line: 1800 050 321
Email: Bundaberg.frc@Iccq.org.au
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INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS IN BUNDABERG
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL CORP. FOR WOMEN
(Women's
Group)
Unit 2/24 McLean Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1095, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: 07 4153 6456
Fax: (07) 4151 8788
Email: bacfw1@bigpond.net.au
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT
ISLAND HOUSING AND ADVANCEMENT
SOCIETY (Housing)
74 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1730 Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4152 5877 Fax: (07) 4153 3276
batsihas@hotmail.com
Website: www.familyrelationships.gov.au
BUNDABERG CHILD SAFETY OFFICE
Child Safety Support Officer
1st Floor - Claude Wharton Building
46 Quay Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4131 5517 Fax: (07) 4131 5612
IMPACT
Make Your Mark – Employment Training Support
106 – 108 Bargara Road, East Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 4233 Fax: (07) 4153 1181
CENTACARE COUNSELING SERVICE
79 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 2532
Fax: (07) 4152 8308
PHOENIX HOUSE
8 Barolin Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1206, Bundaberg, Qld 4670
Crisis Line: 1800 010 120
Ph: (07) 4153 4299 Fax: 4153 4117
Email: admin@basas.org.au
DISABILITY SERVICES QUEENSLAND
(For Wide Bay Burnett)
Claude Wharton Building
46 Quay Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4131 5417 Fax: (07) 4131 5405
Email: Josette.heininger@disability.qld.com.au
EDON PLACE – Women's
“Domestic Violence Services Inc.”
P.O. Box 1440, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 6820 Fax: 4153 4596
Email: admin@edonplace.org.au
YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICES
Kelvin Nagas.Program Officer
Ph: (07) 4131 5438 Fax: (07) 4131 5425
Mobile: 0423 840 842
Email: kelvin.nagas@communities.qld.gov.au
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
The Salvation Army Youth Refuge
P.O. Box 155, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Sarah Arnold – Team Leader
Ph: (07) 4151 3400 Fax: (07) 4152 6044
BUNDABERG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
P.O. Box 2252, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Development Officer: Bruce Green
Ph: (07) 4130 4151 Fax: (07) 4151 1813
Mobile: 0407 171 235
bruce.green@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
YAK SHACK – YOUTH CENTRE
2/46 Maryborough St, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4153 2227
Youth Workers Direct
Ph: (07) 4151 7773 Fax: (07) 4153 3443
After Hours: Vicki Hannah – Mob: 0407 371 802
Email: administration@youthservices.com.au
Website: www.youthservices.com.au
JOBFIND
33 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4154 1003
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
Economic & Innovation
16 Quay Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
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INDIGENOUS ORGANISATIONS IN BUNDABERG
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL CORP. FOR WOMEN
(Women's
Group)
Unit 2/24 McLean Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1095, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: 07 4153 6456
Fax: (07) 4151 8788
Email: bacfw1@bigpond.net.au
BUNDABERG ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT
ISLAND HOUSING AND ADVANCEMENT
SOCIETY (Housing)
74 Woongarra Street, Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
P.O. Box 1730 Bundaberg, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4152 5877 Fax: (07) 4153 3276
batsihas@hotmail.com
Email: jobfindbundaberg@jobfindcentre.com.au
Website: www.jobfindcentre.com.au
Ph: (07) 4151 9737 Fax: (07) 4151 1207
Mobile: 0447 272 332 - Matthew Nagas
PEIRSON SERVICES – BUNDABERG
“Youth at Risk”
Manager: Sean McCartney
P.O. Box 5466, Bundaberg West, Qld, 4670
Ph: (07) 4151 2299 Fax: 4151 2247
BREAST SCREENING BUNDABERG
Sandra Peut – Base Hospital
Ph: (07) 4150 2815
Email: Sandra_Peut@health.qld.gov.au
Kerry Anne Corowa
Indigenous Business,Consultant,Training Solutions
Industry Engagement & Marketing Unit
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Phone 07 4120 2325
Mobile 0419 671 994
Fax 07 4120 266
Bundaberg Community Development
Community Officer Bruce Green
Phone 4130 4151
Fax 4151 1813
Mobile 0407 171 235
Email bruce.green@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
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DO YOU HAVE A SENIORS CARD? Over 60s
If not, then you are entitled to hold a Seniors Card to get discounts on a number of services. See your local
Post Office for application forms.
INDIGENOUS HEALTH WORKERS Ph 41 502 700 . Fax 41 502 722
Jenny for Indigenous Health
jeanette_springham@health.qld.gov.au
ATODS worker
coral.walker@health.qld.gov.au
Consuela for Nutrition
MoriceC@healthqld.gov.au
Neena Walker
Yvonne Hill Mental Health
Ph 41 502 600
Fax 41 502 639
Yvonne_Hill@health.qld.gov.au
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BREAST SCREENING CLINIC
Ph 41 502 815
For information contact Health Promotion Officer
Sandra_Peut@health.qld.gov.au
The Indigenous Family Care Service at Lifeline
The Indigenous Family Care Service aims to provide counselling, support and referral advice on Family Violence,
for the indigenous Community. Telling the story breaks the cycle and lessons the secrecy and shame that surrounds
Family Violence. This program encourages Indigenous services and community Elders and members to invite the
indigenous counsellor to join and share knowledge and skills together to help enrich family relationships and
promote healing. You can contact Lifeline on
41532000 or contact can be made through the Indigenous service
Bundaberg Family Relationship Centre (BFRC)
**New Service** Contact: Phone 4130 7500, Fax: 3250 4772
Email: bundaberg.frc@Iccq.org.au
Core purpose is to provide mediation to separating parents focusing on the children. Information and Referral to
other services to help with family relationship and separation issues, such as counselling or Legal Aid- Information
about the impact of conflict on children – Access to online and phone services that provide information about family
relationships and Family separation.
Homelessness helpline
Wide Bay-Burnett, Fitzroy-central west and Darling Downs-south-west regions
This is a free service.
The help line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week free call no 1800 474 753
YOUTH SERVICES BUNDABERG
Youth Mental Health 12 – 25years Free Counselling, Individual Support Plans-Case
Management Family/Carer Support, Advocacy. Our Location YAK SHACK – Youth Centre. Programs 3/46
Maryborough Street (Opp. Bundy High School)
Office: 2/46 Maryborough Street Phone: 4153 2227 Youth Worker Direct: 4151 7773
Coordinator M.0407 371 802. Email administration@youthservices.com.au Website www.youthservices.com.au
Contacting Sport and Recreation Queensland – Visit our website at
www.sportrec.qld.gov.au
Bundaberg & North Burnett: Bundaberg phone (07) 4151 9561 or Fax (07) 4151 2007.
Matthew Nagas, Indigenous Employment Training Support Officer,
Employment and Indigenous Initiatives Wide Bay Central Queensland
Employment, Industry Development and Innovation
WAARVAH (Crime Prevention Program for Indigenous boys 10 - 17 years)
The Waarvah Program – a special joint program of Peirson Services Bundaberg and the Gurang Traditional
Owners Ltd.
Waarvah is a Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Program for male Indigenous youth aged 10 – 17
years and has been operating since September 1998.
Contact Brian Little – 41512299 or 0427138433
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JUKANYULA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
FOR CHILDRENS ENRICHMENT
ALL WELCOME
PROGRAMS ON OFFER:
IF INTERESTED IN PROGRAMS PLEASE CALL DELORES
41 516 484 / 040 121 5479
PLAYGROUP:
For parents and children aged 0 – 5 years old
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8.30am to 12.30pm
FREE TRANSPORT
PROGRAM ID FREE TO ATTEND
MORNING TEA SUPPLIED FREE
AFTERSCHOOL CARE:
For Children aged Primary School Prep to Grade 7
Monday Afternoon – Prep, Grades 1and 2
Tuesday Afternoon – Grades 3 - 4 and 5
Wednesday Afternoon – Grades 5 – 6 and 7
3pm to 6.30pm
FREE TRANSPORT
Program is free to attend Afternoon Tea Supplied
Vacation Care Program
This program is open to the children that attend our
After School care program only and is run on school holidays
Newborn and Family Drop-in Service
FREE Queensland Health community service that supports early parenting, offering a range of services that
specifically target the first eight weeks of an infant’s life. These services include;
Infant weights and developmental checks, information and support about parenting, infant feeding, infant sleep and
settlement, postnatal depression and supportive services. Small group parenting information sessions provide an
opportunity for parents to socialise and meet with other parents.
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Plenty of parking including disabled enables easy access to this service. Parents can just drop-in to this “Well Baby”
service, and talk to a midwife or child health nurse. No appointment required!
ContinuedStreet Address 81 Barolin Street Operating Times * Weekly – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.00am 3.00pm
* Monthly every 1st Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm
Phone Enquiries: (07) 4150 2413
Fax: (07) 4150 2419
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OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER
MARCH
Every Tuesday
Wednesday 2nd
Tuesday 8th
Wednesday 9th
Tuesday 15th
Wednesday 16th
Thursday 17th
Monday 21st
Wednesday 23rd
Thursday 24th
Friday 25th
Craft Day – BACFW 2/24 Mclean St Bundaberg
BACFW Committee Meeting 10am BACFW rooms 2/24 Mclean Street Bundaberg
International Womans Day Celebrations at Lifeline
NAIDOC meeting 12 noon at BACFW rooms 2/24 Mclean St Bundaberg
Meeting with Daniel at South Playgroup at 12.30pm
Murri Interagency meeting 10am at BACFW rooms 2/24 Mclean St Bundaberg
Negotiation Table 9.30am CQU Room QLD University
Harmony Day
OLD Health Fun Day and Flu Vaccinations gold coin donation, held at PCYC 9.am to 3pm
Patient Transfer Reference Group Meeting 9.30am Base Hospital
Wide Bay Aboriginal and TSI Human Services Network. Workshop 205 Bourbong St 12pm
APRIL
Wednesday 13th BACFW committee meeting- 2/24 McLean St Bundaberg 10 am
Wednesday 9th
NAIDOC AGM- HACC 15 McLean St Bundaberg
Friday 11th
QLD Health meeting- at BACFW 2/24 Mclean St Bundaberg
Wednesday 16th INTERAGENCY Meeting- at BACFW 2/24 Mclean St Bundaberg
Wednesday 23rd WOORABAR ELDERS meeting- Brolga op and art shop 26 McLean St Bundaberg
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If you have any news views or activities you would like us to add to the Yarning up Newsletter
please feel free to contact our new Publisher.
Roslyn Alice Long.
Secretary
Bundaberg Aboriginal Corporation For Women.
Phone 0741536456 or mobile 0437730521
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