Goodna Update for Thursday 20th January 2011
COMPASSION is what comes to mind as I reflect on the day . To me COMPASSION is mercy
and sympathy intertwined .
This is what I witnessed more on an individual bases as more than before individuals were
coming and sitting with us and sharing their genuine needs , and amazingly we were able to
meet most needs before the day ended .
TODAY
Today we were spoilt as Michael from the Redbank Plains RSL sub branch continued to cook
all day over 150 Hungry Jack Beef Burgers , almost 600 sausages and believe it or not tender
steak supplied by a couple from a farm in Killarney who delivered 300kg of meat this
morning . We were able to share this with other cooking in the area . To top it all off B105
delivered 20 Dominos Pizzas at peak lunch time . So over a thousand "meals" supplied . A a
coffee van turn up serving most of the day .
We found more people who have been flooded coming and wanting to talk and seeking
direction and various needs .One man I was speaking with had two houses the first he
owned in Goodna and the one he lived in in Chelmer , both went under .
A group drove all the way from Sydney with a heap of cleaning products to give and willing
bodies to go and help clean .
Camira Springfield Community Centre
This team under the banner of Westside Community Care are doing a fabulous job . We had
a meeting this afternoon and the following was decided .
Camira Springfield Community Centre will continue to be open to assist families
affected by the flood for the following dates:
January
Friday 21st
(9:00am - 4:00pm)
Saturday 22nd
(9:00am - 3:30pm)
Sunday 23rd
Closed
Monday 24th
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
Tuesday 25th
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
Wednesday 26th (9:00am - 12:00pm) Australia Day
Thursday 27th
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
Friday 28th
(10:00am - 1:00pm)
Saturday 29th
(8:00am - 11:00am) Massive Super Cheap Garage Sale - Proceeds go
to flood affected families.
* CSCC are not accepting anymore clothing, manchesters, shoes & toys donations.
*CSCC will continue to accept microvawes, toaster, jugs, landline phones, electric
cooking pans and other electrical household appliances.
*CSCC will accept large furniture on a registration basis. CSCC will contact the
donators when a need for furniture is requested.
If you know anyone in need please tell them to go to the Camira Springfield Community
Centre on Old Logan Rd
If you want to help here please call 38180921
SPECS
Paul Lagos from Springfield lakes Eye Care would like to help anyone free of charge who lost
or damaged their specs due to the flood . Paul is near the Bendigo Bank at Springfield Lakes
. THANKS PAUL .
PETS
Jeanette Kessells from Springfield District Vet would like to help any with pet issues due to
the flood . Jeanette is on the Crn of Springfield Parkway and Woodcrest Way . THANKS
Jeanette the VET
Coles at Springfield
A special thanks to Coles Springfield over the last few days they have told me our store is
your shop tell us what you need . We have used them for many things over the last few days
. THANKS COLES .
Another day another sprint out of many . WELL DONE !
AUSTRALIA DAY
Australia is next Wed 26 Jan . I believe we will celebrate with a sense of Pride and Humility
as we celebrate what it is to be Australian and as we reflect on the last couple of weeks .
The Bundamba Pool will have its Free BIG Splash and official opening of the extensions .
Waterworx at Springfield will have a $2 entry day .
Tomorrow Fri 21
If you want to serve food at Goodna at the RSL FUNCTION CENTRE crn Layard and Bris Tce
Goodna please call Cathy Beauchamp 0427692002 and arrange the best time .
BACK TO SCHOOL HELP
If you want to help some children commence school with all the right stationery equipment
please drop of any of the following to my office and we will help our local schools supply
stationery to children in need . A4 exercise books, pencil cases, pencils (coloured), pencils HB,
rulers , safety scissors, scrapbooks, calculators, glue sticks, USB sticks, new lunch boxes, new school
bags, new drink bottles, , felt tip pens, highlighter pens. Westlife Care will distribute packs to school
principals .
CITY WIDE HELP
Call 38106666 and register your name if you want to help in Ipswich City .
HOLIDAY
Now upto $1200 closes tomorrow Fri 21 Jan at noon email me if you want to bid higher . All
money to Westlife Care to help victims of the Flood .
Family Motorhomes are offering 7 calendar days holiday hire of a spacious Family
Motorhomes 6 berth Motorhome with a travel allowance of up to 1050km.
Big 4 South West Rocks, NSW have offered FREE powered site accommodation for the
auction winner if they'd like to take their motorhome holiday in this fabulous part of the
world!!!
Feel free to fwd this to your email addresses
COMPASSION is vital for peace and our own mental stability . As I write this I am still reflecting on
eyes and faces that changed today due to the COMPASSION that was demonstrated to those in need
.
THANK YOU
David
Cr David Morrison
Chair of Parks, Sport and Recreation
IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL
Division One Office
29-31 Commercial Drive, Springfield Qld 4300
T | 07 3818 3100 F | 07 3818 1680 M | 0408 985 615
E | dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au
W | www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/division1/index.php
Weekly Thought
" THE BEST PREPARATION FOR TOMORROW IS TO DO TODAY'S WORK SUPERBLY WELL "