3/2014
September
Newsletter of the Hinchinbrook
Community Support Centre Inc.
The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Inc. receives funding from the Queensland Department of Communities

Working from the C entre on
Gloria (Administratio m left: n), Ann
(Administration), M arilyn
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Working f rom the HU
B, on McI lwraith str ommunity
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, Carol bel and Ba rb
Helene (re ception—C
), Leslie (Vo lunteer), C
(volunteer
(support w orkers).
Quinta our
Youth support worker
: working from both pr emises
Marion: Housing worker at the Hub
Some membe rs of the Socia l

Highlights from the official opening celebrations!
Linda,: H
CSC Ma nager, a nd
Master o f Cerem ony for t his event.
Cynthia’s Welcome to Country HCSC Pr esident R aymond
The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre celebrated the official opening of their new premises the “HUB” in McIlwraith St., and it was an event to be proud of! Sponsors who contributed to the project were invited to share the celebration with Senator Matthew Canavan, representing Minister Warren Truss, Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Honourables Bob Katter MP and Andrew Cripps MP, Mayor Rodger Bow and Lyn McLaughlin from Regional Development Australia. After the formal proceedings, guests were invited to cut the ribbon and join in a celebratory photo and the cutting of the cake. The diversity of people in attendance reflected the impact that HCSC has on our community:
“always there, caring and connecting”.
Spot the Officials and the Locals!

HAM
On Sunday 29 th June 2014 it was Shut Up & SKATE workshop !! This event was held at the Ingham Skate-park, and Tips, Tricks and Tunes were shared. This event was organised collaboratively by the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.
We were lucky enough to have Donny Fraser (founder of the organisation Drawing
Boards) attend Ingham with a professional BMX rider and a pro skater. The guys displayed their own talent at the park and also provided hands on support to everyone who was brave enough to give it a go! Music added to the atmosphere on the day, with local electronica DJ – Emilie playing his tunes. We were also very lucky to have the Ingham Scouts group prepare the sausage sizzle and sell cold drinks.
Donny Fraser gave away piles of DVDs and skateboards to lucky participants on the day.
The Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre also provided 4 scooters and helmets to 4 lucky participants in a random draw. An additional scooter/helmet was given to a young person who showed the best “park etiquette”.
This event was promoted in the school holidays information flyers distributed by the Council. Keep an eye out for these flyers, especially during school holidays.
Aaliyah Bulmer – one of five lucky winners of a scooter and helmet!
Aaliyah using her
new scoo ter and helmet

Many hands make ...... colourful murals.
The mural in the reception area at HCSC was literally the effort of many hands!
Hidden amongst those hands are animals that also have a meaning such as the green tree frog, a symbol of renewal and opportunities, and the Cooktown orchid, the state flower of Queensland. The rainbow and its colours have religious significance for some, symbolise gay pride for others, or simply represent good luck, especially to those buying a lottery ticket.
A dragonfly, hidden amongst green hands reminds us that nothing is quite like it seems. Hands represent connections and, if you look closely, you will notice a beautiful hand-flower that connects the Australian national flag with our
Indigenous flags.
The finishing touch was added with 4 game panels that children are enjoying every time they visit the HUB. The games were purchased thanks to a grant from the Queensland Government, Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Caring for our Community grants.

Date Claimer
To be held at
Noorla Bowling Club – 32 McIlwraith Street
Friday, 12 th December from 10am to 12 Midday
Cost - $5.00
R.S.V.P. Marilyn or Marion - 4776 1822 by 5 th December.
Program
10am - 10.30 Christmas Carols by Forever 26
10.30am - 11.30 Entertainment by Santa Pat and her Sack
Morning Tea
11.30 - 12 Midday Christmas Carols by Forever 26

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MAKE A CHANGE, MAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT,
BAKE A WEETABIX CAKE
Ingredients
2 Weetabix
113g (4oz) Sultanas
142ml (5fl oz) Skimmed milk
142ml (5fl oz) Water
113g (4oz) Self-raising flour
1 Teaspoon of Mixed Spice
14g (½oz) Artificial sweetener
1 Egg (beaten)
Method
(1) Preheat oven to 180°C, 350°F or Gas Mark 4.
(2 ) Put the Weetabix and sultanas in a bowl. Pour milk and water over the top and leave to soak up all the liquid.
(3) Stir in the flour, mixed spice, sweetener and beaten egg.
(4) Spoon the mixture into a 454g (1LB) lined loaf-tin, and bake in oven for 1 hr 15 minutes, until cooked.
A slice of history:
The British and African Cereal Co Ltd is incorporated in Aug 1932. Founders Bennison Osbourne and Malcolm MacFarlane took on a disused flour mill in Burton Latimer and began production of
Weetabix .
Image and informationretrieved from:http:// www.weetabix.co.uk/weetabix-food-company/history
IS WEETABIX A NUTRITIOUS FOOD?
So is Weetabix cereal good for you or not? This is where we make sense of the nutritional data listed above, and explain what the nutritional benefits of Weetabix are.
Despite coming in such small and light servings, there are actually several nutritional plus points when it comes to consuming Weetabix. Primarily this comes in it's content of dietary fiber, protein, some B vitamins and also iron.
There are also relatively few calories in Weetabix, and a very low content of saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. Overall there is nothing negative that can be picked out when it comes to Weetabix nutrition, so this is definitely a food that you can include in your diet as frequently as you want.
This information has been retrieved from: http://www.calories-in-foods.com/nutrition/nutrition-factsweetabix.php#sthash.XrT27cy7.dpuf

The Youth Worker, Quinta Lahtinen, is available at the centre each week on Tuesday and Wednesday to support young people aged 10-25 years. If you are currently experiencing difficulties at home, school or at work - or know of someone else who is - please feel free to make an appointment to speak with Quinta to see how she can help . The Youth
Support Service can support young people with issues including:
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Social isolation
Unemployment
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Issues with school
Homelessness
Pregnancy or parenting issues
Physical/mental/emotional/sexual issues
Substance misuse
Domestic Violence
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Are you in your teens or early 20s?
Would you love to have some fun with a bunch of friends ?
When: Wednesday afternoons 1pm – 3pm
Where: Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre,
71 Townsville Road, Ingham
Ph: 4776 1822 email: quinta@hcsc.org.au
Why: Try out your skills in jewellery making, craft, painting and other fun activities for FREE
Refreshments provided

HCSC offers a free transport service to Townsville for non-urgent medical patients (PTSS voucher required). Escorts of patients can also travel, please check eligibility and discounted fares. If there is room, anyone may use this service for visits to an inpatient, or medical appointments not covered by the PTSS (e.g. dental), but will have to pay a fee. Contact the Centre for more information.
We strictly do not operate a shopping or airport transfer service.
The bus departs Ingham approximately 2 hours before the first appointment in Townsville. This means that we coordinate our schedule each day depending on the needs of our clients. As soon as everyone has finished with their medical appointments, the bus returns to Ingham.
Timetables may vary due to appointments and we contact everyone travelling the day before to confirm travel and departure times. We will try our best to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Book by phoning 4776 1822,
if you miss us leave a message with your name and phone number and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Townsville
Non Urgent
Medical
Appointments
Operating every weekday for bookings phone
47761822
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Bus Fares & Times to Townsville
FARES $
RETURN FARE
Medical PTSS travel voucher no extra charge
No Medical travel voucher
Unassisted medical /dental appointment
Escort of a person who has a appointment
$ 55.00 concession
Travel for non medical/social reasons
$66.00 full fare
Rollingstone & Bluewater $33.00 Return
SINGLE FARE
All passengers $ 44.00 full fare
Rollingstone & Bluewater $ 22.00 full fare
All prices GST inclusive
You must ring and book as soon as you have made your appointment to ensure your seat and please advise if you have any special needs.
Book by phoning 47761822, if you miss us leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and we will get back to you.
Travel times depend on the needs of our passengers, the timetable varies due to appointment times.
To accommodate the needs of our sometimes very unwell passengers, we ask that you endeavour to make your appointment times between
9am and 1 :30 pm.
The bus can pick up and drop off at the Townsville General
Hospital , the Mater Hospital ,
Park Haven and all specialist in
Townsville.
The bus will transfer you around Townsville from one specialist to another or for special needs.
We can pick you up from your home if you live in the town area, out of town will be by arrangement and will attract an extra charge
We will try our best to make sure you have a comfortable and enjoyable journey.

HOW TO CONTACT THE SUPPORT CENTRE
PHONE: 4776 1822
FAX: 4776 1008
Email: communitysupport@hcsc.org.au
Website: www.hcsc.org.au
71 Townsville Road,
INGHAM 4850
Centre Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Friday—9am to 4pm
Wednesday—11am to 4pm
Emergency …….. 000
Non Urgent …... 131 233
Emergency …….. 000
PoliceLink …….. 131 444
Emergency …… 000
Ingham …… 4776 1544
Forrest Beach …... 4777 8999
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
This publication is intended as an information and entertainment source only and is not in any way an endorsement of any product, program, organization or service mentioned. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this newsletter is accurate and up to date. The management Committee and staff do not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies