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From the EditorOn behalf of the Messenger and MDSS we wish you and your family a safe and

enjoyable School and Easter Break.Remember to think safe on the roads,

don’t use your mobile phone while driving, concentrate and don’t speed.

Don’t forget on Thursday 3rd April the Messenger and MDSS will be down at the

Town Square for a fun Easter Egg Hunt.We hope you will come on down and share

in some fun and laughter with us that afternoon after school.

At Easter time we look forward to some cooler weather, Easter treats, family time,

and a few days off work torefresh and rejuvenate. Why not enjoy some

of the amazing places close to Moranbah, like Eungella, Finch Hatton,

Our dams – Theresa Creek and Lake Elphinstone. MDSS has tourist brochures

available should you be wandering what to do these school holidays or over Easter. The

friendly staff are always happy to provide you with the information you

need to enjoy our beautiful region. Moranbah just lovin it…..

Happy Easter everyone from Kerri, Chris, the Management and staff at MDSS.

Accounts: manager@moranbah.net.au

Art Dept: messenger@moranbah.net.au

Ph: 0429 880227

Address: 92 Mills Ave MoranbahPostal: PO Box 275

Moranbah Qld 4744Phone: 07 4941 5164

Fax: 07 4941 8881

Date ClaimersEMAIL YOUR DATE CLAIMER TO: messenger@moranbah.net.au

Cover Model: Sebastian Kleinschmidt and Poppy OramPhoto: Kerri-ann’s PortraitsProps: Coco & Lily& Moranbah Rural Supplies

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Next Close Dates:MAY 2014 Issue Close:15 April 2014 - Closing early due to EasterJUNE 2014 Issue Close:15 May 2014 FREE Community Event Calendar 2014 available Now!

AprilDate Event Venue Time More Info Cost

Moranbah Workers ClubLIVE Entertainment

Every Saturday - Sunday

Workers Club LIVE - Main Bar

Every weekend

Contact on 4941 6060 FREE

Black Nugget HotelLive Entertainment

Thursday - Friday - Saturday

Black NuggetLIVE - Main Bar

ThursdayFriday

Saturday

Contact on 4941 7185 FREE

Black Nugget HotelKaraoke Night - Every Wednesday LIVE - Main Bar Every

WedContact on 4941 7185

Moranbah Library Children’sPrograms

Tuesday to Saturday each weekMoranbah Library Times Vary Contact

4941 7221FREE

Bookings required

Moranbah Gentle Craft ClubCraft Display Coalface Gallery Mon-Fri Lynley: 0439 735 659

Tania: 0421 971 150 FREE

Meditation Evenings Girl Guide HutEvery

Monday7pm

Sharon: 0427 616 430Laurelle: 0400 429 609 $10

03 Interagency Group Meeting Blue Shed 10.30am-12.30pm

Booking 4941 5164 FREE

03 Moranbah Easter HuntThe Great Race Town Square 3.30-

5pm

Easter Hunt in Town Square & TownRegister teams

4941 5164

FREECome and join

the fun

04 Wine & Cheese NightWelcome to Moranbah Golf Club MDSS

4941 5164Invitation Only

0521 School Holidays

0708

Napoleon Perdis WorkshopMoranbah Pharmacy

Moranbah Pharmacy

Vary for workshops

Bookings4941 7138

08&22 Meditation with Bubs Girl Guide Hut 1.30pmSharon: 0427 616 430Laurelle: 0400 429 609

babies up to 6weeks$10

09&23 Meditation Prenatal Girl Guide Hut 1.30pm Sharon: 0427 616 430Laurelle: 0400 429 609 $10

12 Moranbah Speedway CentralHighlands Modified Championship

Moranbah Speedway

More information0428 159 822

16 BMA Peak Downs Mine Tour Peak Downs Mine 9amBooking required

4941 4500 FREE bus tour

EASTER 18,20,21 April

22 Earth Day

25 Anzac DayCeremony Town Square Town Square Dawn &

MorningFor Details4941 4500

FREE

25 Moranbah Workers ClubSeafood Buffet Night Workers Club 6.00pm Booking required

4941 6060$55 for Members

2627

CQ Motor Cross Inter ClubCompetition

Moranbah TrackGoonyella Rd

Contact Club for more details

27 Freemason Markets Moranbah Town Square

8am-1pmMarket

co-odinator0438 932506

$10 Stall FeeBooking required

28-02Jun

Basic Guitar CourseArts Council Arts Council TBA

BookingsNienke

0467 540 772

$115 pp6 week course

15+

28 Welcome to MoranbahMorning Tea Moranbah Library 10am-

11amFor Details4941 5164

FREE

28 QCWA Monthly Meeting CWA Room 6.30pm FREE

29 Moranbah East State SchoolAGM Meeting School Staff Room 7pm FREE

All Welcome

The Messenger is published as a Community Service by Moranbah & District Support Services. All advertising must be paid in full before being printed. Any adverts submitted to the Messenger can

not be cancelled after the closing date. All material is copyright and cannot be reproduced in part or in full by any means without written permission from the MDSS Management Committee. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of

Moranbah & District Support Services.

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COMMUNITY BARBEQUE & FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Featuring

FRIDAY

MAY 9, 2014 EVENT START AT 6:00 P.M.

Available for Purchase • Sausages • Popcorn • Cold Drinks

• Fairy Floss • Snow Cones • Doughnuts

MOVIE STARTS AT DUSK (6:30 P.M.) TOWN SQUARE PARK MORANBAH

For more information, contact:

Moranbah Ð Justin Sloper Mackay Ð Mick Saunders/Phil Papanicolaou Central Highlands Ð Eddie Shaw 0429 047 487 0403 774 567 0411 984 328 0407 644 494

Coalfields vs.

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Presented by Mackay District & Central

Highlands Rugby Union

SATURDAY 5TH APRIL

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New Players and Supporters Welcome!

MINERS LEAGUES CLUB MILLS AVE, MORANBAH

Moranbah Bulls Rugby Union Club

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Activities for the kids Fundraising Raffles

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Two professional skateboarders and accredited trainers from Skateboarding Australia (SbA) will tour Isaac region skate parks giving free coaching clinics and live demonstrations from 8 to 13 April. The SbA coaches, Pat Gemzik from Brisbane and Mat Chigwidden from the Sunshine Coast are looking forward to sharing board skills with local kids as part of Youth Week.

Mayor Anne Baker said the six hour clinics were a major part of Isaac Regional Council’s 2014 Youth Week activities, and encouraged young people to learn from Pat and Mat across the region. “This is a wonderful opportunity for keen skateboarders of any age to have fun and learn from professionals.

“The clinics will be held at our skate parks in Glenden, Nebo, Moranbah, Clermont, Dysart and Middlemount,” Cr Baker said. There will be skateboards and other giveaways as well as a sausage sizzle lunch from 12pm at each clinic. A Guardian Authorisation form is required for under 18’s to participate and forms will be provided on the day.

Mayor Baker said the 2014 Youth Week theme ‘Our Voice, Our Impact’ highlighted the important role young people play in the community.“In addition to participating in activities, I encourage young people to voice their opinions and feel empowered to contribute positively in our region’s future.”

The free SbA pro skateboard clinics start at 9am, finish at 4pm, and will be held:

Tuesday 8 April Glenden skate park Wednesday 9 April Nebo skate parkThursday 10 April Moranbah skate parkFriday 11 April Clermont skate parkSaturday 12 April Dysart skate parkSunday 13 April Middlemount skate park

For details contact Isaac Regional Council Youth Support Officer Janice Mansfield on 1300 47 22 27.

Ever wanted a pro to teach you new tricks on your SKATEBOARD?

In our neighbourhood

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or call 1300 ISAACS

(1300 47 22 27) to find out more

Between us three Councillors we have spent 77 years making our lives in Moranbah. Despite witnessing so much development over time, what remains unchanged is that Moranbah continues to be a wonderful place to live and

raise a family. With thriving schools, numerous sporting clubs, fantastic small businesses, and a packed social calendar, it’s a great community to live and work.

This is why we strongly oppose destructive policies like 100% fly-in, fly out. Mining towns aren’t for everyone, but when people are given genuine opportunity to make their own living decisions, enough move here with their families to keep our communities strong, vibrant and sustainable.

Our town was built on mining, and we welcome industry growth. However we will stand against any policy that excludes our communities for employment opportunities, and economic benefit. We are not asking for everyone to live locally, just a fair go for those who want to.

Cr Kelly Vea VeaDivision 5MoranbahM 0437 018 184E kelly.veavea@isaac.qld.gov.au

Cr Gina LaceyDivision 3MoranbahM 0429 051 838E gina.lacey@isaac.qld.gov.au

Cr Peter FreeleagusDivision 4MoranbahP 07 4941 8063 E peter.freeleagus@isaac.qld.gov.au

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Moranbah and District Support Services Association Incorporated

Rural Family Support Worker

POSITION VACANT

Based in Moranbah | Permanent position | Excellent conditions

An opportunity exists for a dynamic and passionate individual to join our team at MDSS.

You will work autonomously and as part of a team; be responsible for providing information, support and referrals to individuals and families as well offer case management, counselling and other advocacy and support as required; The position works alongside children and their families to enhance the livelihood and liveability of individuals and families living in Moranbah, Glenden, Coppabella, Nebo and Clermont.

This position is funded by the Department of Communities.

To be successful for the position you will need to hold a minimum Social Work, Psychology Degree or Behavioural Sciences Degree and be able to demonstrate experience and work in one of these fields of at least two years.

Would you like to work in a supported environment, with a great team and great conditions?

MDSS supports a work/life balance approach and offers fair wages with a work vehicle included in this package. Ongoing Training and Professional Development opportunities are available, following a probationary period.

If you would like to join the MDSS Team, please contact our Administrative Support Officer for an application package, including position description and key selection criteria. The selection criteria must be addressed to be considered for an interview:

Marilyn Barclay Telephone: 4941 5164 Administration Officer Email: admdss@moranbah.net.au Moranbah & District Support Services 92 Mills Avenue Moranbah QLD 4744 Closing date: Friday 11th April 2014 at 3pm Interviews: Scheduled following week

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Sharing theSchooling!!!

It is important to realise that our role as parents is far from over once our children have settled into school! You can have a marked effect on your child’s schooling by the way in which you decide to help.It is very important to realise that you will have a far greater influence on your child’s education than any teacher or school and it is helpful to work in partnership with them.• Introduce yourself to the teacher;• Let him/her know you intend to be a supportive parent;• If you are able, help on canteen duty, listen to children read, bake cakes for the school fete;• Join the P&C for your school;

Benefits for your childYour child see’s you as part of the school team! Young children usually get a thrill when parents visit the school for special occasions;

Your child will feel proud that you are able to help the school by organising special activities;

School RulesIf you can teach your child by example that rules at home and in society are important, he/she will be able to respect school rules and follow them more easily.

Parents who work during school hours

Many parents can’t help out at school, no matter how much

they would like to. There are still ways you can be

involved and show your child you care.

Even if you are able to visit the school only once a year, it will be worth it!Take time at home to show interest in your child’s daily activities. Look at school work, help with learning

words, daily reading, homework etc.When activities including parents are planned, try to be involved even though you cannot physically be there. Make something for a fete, send items of interest or information for a special day and don’t forget at the end of the day to ask your child how it all went. A working parent can do just as much to enhance a child’s schooling as one who is not in the workforce. It’s your attitude that is important.

Help in the ClassroomListening to children read is a very special role you can partake. The more often children read, or are read to, the better; Parents can play a big part by giving time that teachers cannot spare in the classroom. By becoming known to your children’s classmates and getting to know the teachers, you can increase that “family” feeling which is so helpful to your child. You are sharing in your child’s school life, and that will benefit everyone in the long term.Knowing you are helping will be like gold to your child. Happy parenting.

Your child see’s you as part of the school team!

Young children usually get a thrill when parents visit

the school for special occasions;

Brought to you by MDSS Neighbourhood ProgramBorrowed from: NAPCAN Australia (2002) Haymarket : NSW

Research tells us that:

If children have an emotional or behavioural

problem, parents frequently turn to teachers for help.

Parents feel comfortable in the school environment, which makes them more likely to ask for help or support related to

their child. Parents who get involved

are more likely to understand and support any particular

approaches that are being used with a child, and will support

these strategies at home. Parents who get involved take a greater role in their

child’s education and activities around schooling, which leads

children do better academically and socially.

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St Francis Anglican Church

5 St Francis Drive

Sunday Service - 10am Soul Kidz Sunday School - 10amBible Study Wednesday - 6.30pm

Women’s Bible Study Thursday - 10am“Impact” Youth Group

(Enquire at the office)Services are available each week

For further details contact

Capt. Stuart Haynes Ph: 0421 170 071

4941 7216www.healthysoulministries.weebly.com

Moranbah ChristianFellowship

Elliot Street

Sunday Service - 9.30am Bible Study Tuesday - 7.30pm

Ladies Bible Study Contact for details

For further details contact

Graham Phillips Ph: 07 4941 6936

Moranbah Uniting Church

69 Belyando Ave

1st Sunday of Month - 11.30am 3rd Sunday of Month - 3.30pm5th Sunday of Month - 3.30pm

Check the noticeboard outside the church Church services followed by a cuppa or BBQ

Office open on Monday following 3rd Sunday

Reverend Dr David Ferguson Ph: 07 4983 3445

moranbahuniting@gmail.com find us on facebook

Chairperson - 07 4941 5632Secretary - 0408 452 707

St Joseph the Worker

Catholic Church 70 Belyando Ave

Saturday Service - 6.00pmChildren’s Liturgy during Service

twice each month New to Town? Long Term resident?

Stay for a cuppa and a chat after Service.

Pastor Fr Robert Hollow Ph: 07 4941 7379

0428 982 033moranbahcc@bigpond.com

http://www.rok.catholic.net.au/our-parishes.html

Church2A Jackson Ave

Sunday - 9.30am Kids Program During Service

(Except on School Holidays)Oasis Youth Friday - 7pm

(School Grade 7-12)Midweek Groups

(Contact Church office for more Information)

Ph: 07 4941 8866office@oasislife.com

facebook.com/oasislifewww.oasislife.com

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When we say ‘adventure’, we’re not just talking about the awesome range of outdoor activities that Scouts offers! In fact, ‘adventure’ can mean any exciting, novel or unusual experience, and Scouts offers such a huge range of opportunities that there’s always something new to try. And you can join at any age from 6 upwards!

Moranbah Scout Group has gone from strength to strength, over the past 2 years in all sections (Joeys, Cubs and Scouts) which have grown to the point that we currently have waiting lists in place for both Joeys and Cubs. We are in the process of starting a second Joey Mob and Cub Pack but require more leaders in order to do this. The leaders are doing a fantastic job in planning exciting, challenging and fun section nights and camps/overnight activities. This year promises to be another fun, action packed year with the Joeys earning badges, playing games, completing activities and attending Joey Jaunts within the region. The Cubs will be completing badge work, learning knots, playing games and attending a variety of camps as well as planning to attend Cuboree in September. The Scouts will be challenged with hikes, patrol camps, construction activities, a rafting competition as well as badge work and fun activities.

The group will also hold their annual group camp in Emerald, as well as attend several regional events including the regional rally and JOTA/JOTI. All sections will be participating in the relay for life again this year and we are hoping to see the community walking along side our groups.

All sections share a steady diet of self-respect, confidence, leadership, teamwork, creativity, environmental awareness and community involvement, and there are plenty of events and activities in which everyone can get involved together.Scouts Australia couldn’t provide such amazing experiences for young people without a huge group of dedicated and enthusiastic adult volunteers. If you’re aged 18 or over, why not contact your local group and find out how you can rediscover adventure too? It doesn’t matter if you’ve never been a Scout… we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

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Terms and conditions apply. Voucher must be presented at appointment. 1 voucher per person.Healthfund rebates apply.

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“Stronger Families, Stronger Communities”National Families Week 2014 - Written by MDSS Neighbourhood Program

“The family is the corner stone of our society. More than any other force it shapes the attitude, the hopes, the ambitions, and the values of the child. And when the family collapses it is the children that are usually

damaged. When it happens on a massive scale the community itself is crippled. So, unless we work to strengthen the family, to create conditions under which most parents will stay together, all the rest — schools, playgrounds, and

public assistance, and private concern — will never be enough.”-Lyndon Baines Johnson

The theme this year highlights the important role families have as the building block for our community and community wellbeing is enhanced by family wellbeing.The aim of National Families Week 2014 (the 20th Anniversary) is to celebrate the vital role that families play in Australian Society. National Families Week is a time to celebrate with your family, make contact with your extended family and friends, and share in the enjoyment of family activities. It is a time to celebrate the meaning of family and make the most of the family that we have.

Reflecting on the critical role of family, teaching, supporting and nurturing our children is a valuable role of the family especially as they grow as well to focus on supporting our elders as they begin to age.National Families Week coincides with the United Nations International Day of Families on 15 May. This day is observed by the United Nations to mark the importance that the inter-national communities place on family as the fundamental unit of our society, as well to show concern about their situation in many parts of the world.

In a world of hustle and bustle it can sometimes become easy to take for granted the bonds we have formed with those we love the most. We can sometimes forget the importance of showing them how much we care for, and appreciate them on a daily basis.

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YOU NEED A PLANSteve SayS there are timeS when he feelS like a marriage guidance counSellor.

“When a couple come to see me about buying an investment property I always ask them to tell me what they want to achieve in the next 5, 10, 20 years.

This is often followed by a blank look or both having quite different concepts of their future.”

Steve SuggeStS that all coupleS work out a 5 year plan and Starting with a “wiSh liSt”• What type of work do I really enjoy? • Where would I like to live? • How many children can we afford? • Recreation – where would we like to holiday – what sort of car boat would I like to have? • Do I want to contribute to society by joining a service club like Rotary or Lions? • What is the target for my net worth in 5 years. $0.5 million; $1million or $10 million?

Life can be a joy when you start off each day with a clear view of what you want to achieve.

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YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED• to any person where necessary in connection with the provision of their products or services, including to financial institutions where they may establish accounts on your behalf;• to any professional advisers such as auditors, accountants and lawyers, insurance companies, property managers, consistent with normal business practices;• where required or authorised by law; and• where you consent to the disclosure. As often overseas third party contractors are used your personal information may be disclosed (on a confidential basis) to a recipient in a foreign country.

A KEY DATE IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORYThe 12th March 2014 could be the key date that determines whether or not people get a loan. Whenever someone applies for a mortgage, one of the first things a bank does is run a credit check on them.

Under the new regime, every time someone misses their payment by more than five days, their credit file is given a black mark and their credit rating gets worse. Loan applicants get green lights for positive factors such as how often they have made repayments on time.

On 12 March 2014, amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) came into force since the Act was extended in 2001 to cover private organisations.The information collected about you is in accordance with the privacy act and the requirements of the “Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006”.

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Isaac Regional Council... Offering flexible working hours, allowing valuable time with your family

Seeking flexible hours?Skilled and talented?

Isaac Regional Council is seeking talented people living in the region who want flexible working hours or job-share employment opportunities.

Whether you’re a father, mother, retiree or just want to work varied hours, if you live in the Isaac region, register with Isaac Regional Council.

Council offers a supportive team environment with great learning and development opportunities and up to 12 per cent superannuation.

To register your interest for a range of flexible work options or a job share positions:

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au Email recruitment@isaac.qld.gov.au or Phone 4941 4590 during business hours

Visit www.isaac.qld.gov.auor call 1300 ISAACS

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Candlelight Vigil to remember lives lost to Domestic Violence

The Candlelight Ceremony is being heldThursday 1st May 2014

Time: 5.45pm for 6pm start

Meeting at the Town Square Park with a walk with lanterns lit to Griffen St, Ambulance Station for Ceremony and Remembrance moment.

On return to the Town Square Park a meal will be shared between participants.

Chris invites the whole community to attend and bring a plate to share. Testimonials and speeches are welcome, with music by Casey Wilkinson.

MDSS Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of lives lost to Domestic violenceNational Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Month is held in May. To start the month’s awareness of Domestic Violence support and advocacy available, MDSS is holding a candlelight vigil, which honours victims and survivors of domestic violence and lives lost.

Chris Macfarlan, Community Development Officer at MDSS says “the month of May will see a lot of awareness raising education happening in Moranbah”. “We have joined with ELAM and Domestic Violence Resource Centre in Mackay this year, to spread the important messages around Family Violence Prevention”.

For women and children of Moranbah who appreciate quality, on-trend fashion, the recent Coco + Lily and Sheba Fashion collaboration ‘concept store’ has been hailed a complete success in setting new heights for a convenient, personalized retail experience! The new Coco + Lily / Sheba Fashions ‘concept store’ (located Shop 2, Batchelor Pde in Town Square between Leading Edge TeleComms and the Roast Shack) is the brainchild of Brooke Kleinschmidt and Janelle Finlay and has been designed around a sincere and honest retail ethos that resonates strongly to both business owners. It offers a new approach to a modern experience of shopping (by combining an equally successful women’s and children’s boutique) that is always in motion and highly innovative. Their focus is firstly to provide quality sought after items that are highly competitive with major outlets and online stores alike. Secondly, but equally important to the Coco + Lily and Sheba Fashion team is providing a welcoming environment for both women and kids alike - from the decked out kids corner, to the ample parking spaces and personalized and relaxed shopping experience. This is your new ‘go to’ shopping haven Moranbah! Since 2006 Sheba Fashions has been a permanent fixture on the style scene in Moranbah, catering to the fashion needs of it’s resident ladies - by bringing the latest styles and collections at affordable prices. Similarly, Coco + Lily has been servicing Moranbah since 2007 and continues its’ evolution to become a monumentally cool mish mash of boutique and handmade labels unique to the Bowen Basin! With an extensive range of clothing gifts and accessories for stylish little ones that would rival any ‘big city’ boutique - all your baby shower, birthday, school needs and much more are here. Next time you’re in Town Square be sure to pop in and say hello to Brooke and Janelle while you browse their gorgeous range!

Styling Women & Children in one store

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Mother’s Day Ideas...

Fill a jar with your thoughts

Source: giftsucanmake.com

This long-lasting gift is a jar filled with loving thoughts – one

for every day of the year. Make your own personal notes.

The hang tag reads…

“To last throughout the coming year,

here are my thoughts for you.

365 folded up inside,

to start each day anew.

Just choose one to read each day,

and know I Love You in every way!”

Some examples of the sayings are:

A mother holds your hand for a while, but holds

your heart forever.

A mother is someone with whom you may not see eye to eye,

but is someone who will always walk with you arm in arm.

For all the ways you’ve helped me grow, I want to say,

“I love You So!”

If I could choose from all the mothers in the world,

Mum, I’d choose you.

If love were a colour, you would be the rainbow to me, Mum!

Mum – I will never outgrow my love for you.

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Materials

1/2 cup citric acid

1 cup baking soda

3/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup organic cane sugar

About 6 drops food colouring

10 to 15 drops essential oil(s)

Special equipment: Travel-size

spray bottle, plastic pipette,

silicone ice-cube tray, storage jars

Mother’s Day Kids Page SpecialsIce-cube trays serve as molds, giving the fizzies their shape. Using a flexible silicone model lets you slide the cubes out

smoothly without breaking them. Show off the colours of the bath fizzies in glass jars with screw tops, the kind used for

storing sugar and flour. Pack each type of fizzy in a separate jar so the scents won’t meld. Write the name of the scent on a

vellum tag (choose a shade that matches the fizzies), and punch a hole in the top. Thread the tag with ribbon, and tie it around

the jar. Citric acid, a common food additive, is available at wine-making-supply stores, some spice shops, and online.

When citric acid is combined with baking soda and placed in water, a chemical reaction creates bubbles.

*Makes 1 dozen (Use 2 per bath).Step 1Stir together citric acid, baking soda, and cornstarch in a glass measuring cup.

Step 2Pass mixture through a fine sieve or a flour sifter into a mixing bowl. Stir in sugar.

Step 3Fill spray bottle with water, and add food colouring. Spritz mixture lightly (it should become damp but not fizzy) until you can pack mixture with your hands.

Step 4Using pipette, add oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Using a metal spoon or your hands, mix ingredients until colour is even throughout (mixture will begin to dry out; when this happens, spritz until packable again).

Step 5Spoon into ice-cube tray, pressing firmly. Let dry at room temperature overnight. Pop out of tray gently. Transfer to jars.Source Martha Stewart Living, December 2008

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One spouse is a serial cheater. “Some men - stereotypically this is men - are just not cut out for marriage; they are unable to remain monogamous” says Bowman. What’s worse, they manage to put the blame for their philandering and untrustworthiness on you, usually for being too jealous or controlling. After the kind of affair a couple can recover from, “there are regrets, apologies, and promises to put an end to it and seek counselling.” Not so with the serial cheater; that’s a problem you can’t fix, and likely spells the end of your marriage.

You disagree about whether to have children or not.

There are many areas of compromise in a marriage, such as who is responsible for dealing with the finances, where you should spend the

holidays, how to handle family issues and so on. But if one of you is absolutely sure you want a child and the other categorically refuses, you’re in trouble. “If someone’s close to either side of the will-we-or-

won’t-we-have-children fence, you can work through it. But if not, and having a child is a life goal of yours,

you may be looking at the end of your marriage,” says Bowman.

You no longer communicate with each other. No problem in a marriage can be solved without open, honest communica-tion. If you’ve reached a point where all you ever talk about is mundane things, like who needs to buy milk, you’re in trouble, says Dr. Savage. “Lack of personal, intimate exchange in a marriage is a very bad sign, especially if you are talking to others.”

Behaviours that indicate your relationship is OVER...

You’ve “uncoupled.” Couples whose marriages are over, or nearly over,

have usually uncoupled, or disconnected from each other, says Elayne Savage, PhD, author of Breathing Room: Creating Space to Be a Couple. “If you’re no longer spending any time together, if one or both of you is spending all your time at

work, with friends, online—and if feels like a relief not to be with each other—it’s a sign that you’ve

already disengaged from the marriage.”

One spouse refuses to try There are a lot of damaging, seemingly insurmountable problems that some marriages encounter and rebound from, such as infidelity, the loss of a close family member and a long sexual drought. But, says Alisa Bowman, author of Project: Happily Ever After, if one spouse repeatedly brings up an issue, asks for help and makes it clear that the marriage will not last unless they both commit to solving it, and the other spouse refuses to go along, the marriage is in trouble. “One partner can’t do all the work alone - You can’t go anywhere like that” says Bowman.” A good rule of thumb: If it’s been a year with no progress, it may be time to call it quits.

There’s a lack of respect in the relationship. One of the most important aspects of a healthy marriage is mutual respect, says Dr. Savage. When that’s gone - when one partner consistently feels dismissed, rejected and condescended, to (and the other partner doesn’t see it or refuses to talk through it), you’re in a bad place. “Marriages that reach this place are toxic—you’re no longer civil, and all discourse is either attacking or defending.”

We may all want to fix an ailing relationship, sometimes though; it’s wise to know when to let it go. All relationships

are different, but there are some universal truths. For example, if one or both partners refuse to put in the effort

to save the marriage, it’ll never get fixed. Another factor is time: “The clock starts ticking on the end of a marriage as soon as one spouse puts the [couple’s] prob-lems out in the open,” says Bryce Kaye, PhD, author of The Marriage First Aid

Kit. “The more time that passes without any effort made, the lower the odds that

you’ll stay together.” Here are the 9-signs that your relationship or marriage may be

beyond repair.

You’re no longer a team.It may sound hokey, but it’s true: In healthily humming-along marriages, both partners work as a team on everything from parenting to running the household to supporting each other in career and personal ambitions. “If you’ve both started moving in completely separate orbits, or if you’re not working together on day-to-day issues, it’s a sign of serious trouble,” says Dr. Savage.

An unfaithful spouse keeps an ex-lover as a friend.

Infidelity is an enormous hurdle for a marriage to overcome, but just ending the affair is not enough, says Dr. Kaye. For a marriage to fully get past one spouse’s adultery, the unfaithful half of the couple cannot maintain a “friendship” with the former lover. No matter what he or she says about the innocence of such a relationship, “nothing good can come out of it,” notes Dr. Kaye.

No compromising in terms of wants and needs. A major part

of marriage involves trying to fulfill your partner’s needs and also making sure your own needs are

met. It’s a lifelong dance, of give and take, it requires constant communication. But if your

partner refuses to listen to what you need (time, affection, sex/physical contact, help with children or chores), or refuses to share his own needs, you’re

not in a good place, says Dr. Kaye.

Robert Adams B.S.W; MAASW / Rural Family Support Worker: Moranbah District Support Services

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5 Easy steps to keeping our brain healthy

Brain changes that can cause dementia begin many years before any symptoms

appear. Evidence suggests that midlife is a critical time to think about looking after your brain, body and heart. But it is never too late to make changes that will improve

your brain health.

Step 1: Look after your heart-There is a direct link to a healthy heart and a health brain. Eg. Stable blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.Step 2: Do something active- Be active on most days of the week, start off slow and gradually build up, something is better than nothing.Step 3:Mentally challenge your brain- Learn something new or change the way that you routinely do a task.Step 4: Follow a healthy diet- again healthy heart, healthy brain.Step 5: Enjoy a social activity.

For more information and brain exercises see www.yourbrainmatters.org.au

National Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Coming in May 2014 Supported by Moranbah and District Support Services

Community Development Officer MDSS Neighbourhood Program

What will your family

story be?

MDSS can provide information, support, and ongoing referrals. Call one of our support

workers on Telephone 4941 5164 for

a non judgmental, confidential

appointment.

Act as 1 - “Say NO

To Domestic Violence”

No matter what you think, children see and hear more than you think they do!

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In a firm bid to reduce alcohol related offences and anti social behaviour and to increase patron, staff and general public safety, the Moranbah Liquor Accord (MLA) have introduced banning periods of up to 12-months.

Senior Sergeant of Moranbah Police and MLA member, Michael Bailey, said the MLA decision followed recent, serious incidents, which led to two patrons receiving bans from all MLA licensed premises.

“Due to the serious nature of the two recent incidents, MLA members agreed last week a 12-month ban from all MLA licensed premises would occur and this included bottle shops and restaurants.

He said any person engaging in aggressive behaviour or fighting and involving the police would be issued with a notice to stay off all licensed premises in the Moranbah area as per the banning period set down by the MLA.

“The MLA is an agreement by Moranbah licensees and other stakeholders to take certain actions in our local community to improve safety in entertainment areas and reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, offences and violence.

“MLA members are working together to continually improve the standard and reputation of our hotels and clubs by providing friendly, comfortable and safe venues for local community members,” Senior Sergeant Bailey said.

Senior Sergeant Bailey said Queensland Police served the banning notices, issued by

the MLA, to the recent offenders. Owner and Manager of the Black Nugget Hotel Motel and MLA Chair Paul Fenlon said the Moranbah Liquor Accord now has an effective form of communication between licensed venues.“Licensees and managers can now discuss serious incidents when they occur and issue banning periods applicable for all venues in Moranbah and surrounding areas to offenders.”

“If an offender is found to be on an MLA licensed premise, QPS will be notified and the offender charged with trespassing.”

Mayor Anne Baker said this significant step taken by MLA was a credit to their commitment to providing safer, more enjoyable venues.

“Badly behaved patrons need to be accountable for their behaviour.”

Image: Moranbah Liquor Accord introduces 12 month bans: Senior Sergeant of Moranbah Police and Moranbah Liquor Accord member, Michael Bailey, Moranbah Golf Club Duty Manager Liz Bridgeman, Moranbah Community Workers Club General Manager Ashley Dowd and Owner and Manager of the Black Nugget Hotel Motel and MLA Chair Paul Fenlon outside the Moranbah Police Station today.

BANS......on badly behaved patrons

12 months ban from all Moranbah Liquor Accord

licensed premises and this includes bottle shops

and restaurants for bad behviour.

Brush up on your fishing knowledge!

As the Easter holidays begin, those who like to drop a line are reminded to brush up on

Queensland’s recreational fishing laws. It’s worth researching the rules which vary according to

whether your fishing in fresh water, tidal waters or marine parks or if you plan to cross into

another state. fisheries.qld.gov.au

GO CAMPING WITH THE FAMILY THIS EASTER

Theresa Creek DamCamping and Fishing in Clermont

Theresa Creek Dam, situated 20km from Clermont on the Rubyvale Road, is an idyllic

camping and fishing ground for travellers of all ages. Camping is available for a small fee and the ground facilities include toilets, hot showers,

barbeques, picnic tables, modern kids playground, boat ramps, and swimming areas. Sites are

non-powered, campfires are allowed.Take to the water on a sailboat, in a motor boat or

on waterskis for some wet and wonderful fun.There is a kiosk which stocks basic grocery items, and serves coffee and breakfast during the busy

winter tourist season.The dam is surrounded by native wildlife and its

waters are fully stocked with Barramundi and Red Claw (local crustacean)

Articles from Outback Now.

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Staff from Isaac Regional Council enjoying the days entertainment

MDSS Neighbourhood Program celebrated International Women’s Day on 7th March 2014 with a luncheon and entertainment by Melbourne Comedy Act, Liz Skitch.

50 ladies and 1 gentleman enjoyed the celebrations with acknowledgement of the major achievements women have made across the generations and how much more work

is still to be done to be equal amongst men. Work is a part of Queensland women’s daily lives. It may be through a job in the paid

workforce, in a volunteer role or caring for family or sick or aged relatives.Research has highlighted several issues for women’s life and work.

Chris Macfarlan, Community Development Officer, MDSS Neighbourhood Program suggests through the Department Communities, Child Safety website that “women generally, have

lower levels of financial security than men and are under-represented in emerging industries. Families and caring are important issues for both men and women, however particularly for

women who usually fulfil caring roles in the family and community”. The site suggests “Women need to be able to balance their work, family and lifestyle

commitments. And they need flexible and accessible education, training and employment pathways to help them participate in the workforce”.

Chris thanks major sponsors BHP Billiton Mistubishi Alliance (BMA) and Isaac Regional Council for sponsoring the event. With a big thankyou to those ladies and

gentleman for their attendance and support.

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Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local together with MDSS are improving access to health services through Telehealth facilities in the Moranbah communityOn Thursday 20 March 2014 Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local together with MDSS celebrated the opening of the Moranbah Telehealth Hub and the launch of the Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local telepsychology service to the Moranbah community. The Telehealth Hub enables members of the local community to access Telehealth technology; connecting the community with health professionals located outside of Moranbah, for example, a psychologist, physiotherapist or dietitian. Using the Telehealth Hub will save consumers time and money by eliminating their needto travel outside of Moranbah for health care appointments. Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local Program Coordinator – Telehealth, Cathy Parkinson understands the positive impact this will deliver to the Moranbah community.“Accessing the free Telehealth Hub will enable consumers to chat with their health care professionals using Telehealth technology, just as if they were in the room speaking with them,” she said. “Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local is committed to delivering Telehealth services to local communities to improve access to health care professionals, keeping people well and out of hospital,” Ms Parkinson said. “This is an amazing opportunity to assist those consumers who might not be able to travel for, health reasons or time constraints, to link in from the Telehealth Hub to their health care appointment. Using the Telehealth Hub is an attractive alternative to travelling for hours to your health care providers location,” Chris Macfarlan, Community Development O�cer, Neighbourhood Program said. “MDSS values the new partnership with Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local and looks forward to working with them to continue to support health partnerships and services in Moranbah,” Ms Macfarlan said. The Telehealth Hubis a free service for the local community.

GRAND OPENING FOR TELEHEALTH FACILITIES

To access the Telehealth Hub contact MDSS 4941 5164 and book your appointment today

The Townsville-Mackay Medicare Local Telehealth Hub can help you:

• access appointments to health care professionals outside the Moranbah region • to eliminate the need for lengthy travel to health care appointments • to save you money associated with travelling to health care appointments • if you are unable to travel long distances to health care appointments.

Top: Chris Macfarlan MDSS, Cathy Parkinson TMML Telehealth - Program Coordinator, Cherie Miller Program Officer and Dr Phillip Stacey Clinical Manager Mental HealthBottom: Kerry Maley and Cathy Parkinson Program Coordinator

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