Cr Danita Potter - Community Portfolio Report - 19 September 2018
South Burnett Libraries BaconFest Story Time The library story time at Bacon Fest was well received with 18 children and 13 adults taking part. School Holiday Activities If you are looking for somethi
South Burnett Libraries
BaconFest Story Time
The library story time at Bacon Fest was well received with 18 children and 13 adults taking part.
School Holiday Activities
If you are looking for something exciting for the kids to do over the September school holidays why not book them into the FREE holiday activities at South Burnett Libraries! If you have a young science fan, the first week’s activity is sure to impress with the opportunity to engineer a mechanical version of their own hand that will demonstrate how tendons work. Continuing with the theme in the second week, our budding scientists will produce a groovy lava lamp using common household ingredients, which is sure to get the imagination bubbling. They will also have the opportunity to get on board with the new craze by learning how to make jellyfish friendship bands. Not only will they create a band at the session, but they will take away the skills to make anything from keyrings to bag tags, which will provide hours of entertainment at home using only basic materials. I encourage our community to contact your local library as bookings are essential for these activities.
Wondai Library Story Time Sessions
Weekly Storytime sessions continue to be held every Tuesday at 9.00am. Parents and caregivers with children aged between 0 – 5 are welcome to come and join in on the fun as we share stories, rhymes, songs and activities. A local Child Health Nurse is also available during this time to answer any questions.
Kingaroy Library
Due to the public holiday on 1 October, the Family History workshop with Mike England will be held the following Monday, 8 October at 10.00am at the Kingaroy Library. After rhyme time on Monday 8 October a Mum’s Information and Support Group will meet at Kingaroy Library from 10.00am to 12.00pm. This is part of a six week block of meetings that will take place each Monday until the 12 November. This is especially to connect mothers with each other, local services and information.
On Thursday 11 October at 10.00am solicitor Carolyn Cavanagh will visit the Kingaroy Library to discuss Estate Planning. To book for this event, please contact the Kingaroy Library. Art works by Joanne Tollefson are on display in the Kingaroy Library for the month of September. Joanne previously painted with watercolours and oils but since she retired she has concentrated on pastels. The works in the library are beautiful creations from an experienced pastel artist.
Breakdown of Incoming Customer Calls to Council’s 41899100 number
Between the period of 1 August and 11 September, Council received 3,792 calls to the 41899100 number. A breakdown of the calls of this period is as follows:
|
Council Department |
Number of calls received |
% of Calls received |
|---|---|---|
|
Corporate Services
|
1,961 |
52% |
|
Finance
|
1,045 |
28% |
|
Infrastructure
|
419 |
11% |
|
Non-Council Related |
195 |
5% |
|
Executive Services
|
172 |
4% |
|
Total |
3,792 |
100% |
Community Grants Program Round One (1) for 2018/19
The Community Grants Program Round One (1) which closed 31 August, received 54 applications with a total ask of $105,117.31.
I am pleased to announce the successful applications:
|
Organisation |
Project |
Approved Contribution |
|---|---|---|
|
Farmers Hall lnverlaw
|
Community Hall Insurance Grant |
$1,000 |
|
Mondure Hall Committee
|
Community Hall Insurance Grant |
$1,000 |
|
Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum
|
Community Hall Insurance Grant |
$1,000 |
|
Tablelands Hall Committee
|
Community Hall Insurance Grant |
$1,000 |
|
Wooroolin Hall Committee |
Community Hall Insurance Grant
|
$1,000 |
|
Barambah Bowhunters & Field Archers
|
Purchase Rainwater Tank |
$3,000 |
|
Boondooma Museum & Heritage Association
|
Accommodation upgrade of on-site cabins |
$2,660.88 |
|
Kingaroy Men’s Shed
|
Tool/Machine Upgrade |
$1,500 |
|
Kingaroy Scout Group
|
New Kitchen |
$2,015 |
|
Kumbia & District Charity Camp draft Association
|
Toilet & Shower block Refurbishment |
$3,000 |
|
Murgon C&K Kindergarten
|
Aboriginal Mural |
$3,000 |
|
Nanango State School P&C
|
Uniform & Shoe Bank |
$1,500 |
|
Proston GoldenSpurs Campdraft
|
New PA System |
$3,000 |
|
Wooroolin Branch QCWA
|
Air Conditioning and Insulation |
$3,000 |
|
Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club
|
Blackbutt Community Christmas Carnival
|
$2,000 |
|
Kingaroy District Ministry Association
|
Annual Community Carols by Candlelight
|
$1,500 |
|
Kumbia & District Memorial School of the Arts
|
Kumbia Christmas Carnival |
$1,200 |
|
Kumbia Kindergarten
|
International Women’s Day |
$1,000 |
|
Kumbia Race Club Committee
|
Annual Race Meeting |
$2,000 |
|
Murgon Junior Rugby League
|
Domestic Violence Awareness Round |
$3,000 |
|
The Murgon Pastoral, Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc
|
Family Focus (Annual Show) |
$1,500 |
|
Nanango Waterhole Rocks
|
Waterhole Rocks 2018 |
$1,000 |
|
Wesleyan Methodist Church Nanango
|
Community Christmas Carols Breakup Parts and Hangi |
$1,500 |
|
Proston Lions Club |
Proston Lions Community Christmas Carnival |
$500 |
|
Queensland Limousin Youth Camp
|
Queensland Limousin Cattle Youth Camp |
$3,000 |
|
Relay for Life Organising Committee
|
South Burnett Relay for Life |
$1,850 |
|
South Burnett Rugby League |
Beyond the Nest – Boys & Girls
|
$3,000 |
|
South Burnett Orchid Society
|
Orchid Show at the Wondai RSL |
$500 |
|
South Burnett Peace of Mind Association Inc
|
White Dove Ball |
$500 |
|
St Mary’s Parish |
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Kumbia Centenary
|
$1,500 |
|
Graham House Community Centre
|
Walk & Talk |
$1,316 |
|
South Burnett Equestrian Group Inc |
Introduction to carriage driving/carriage driving instruction
|
$400 |
|
Queensland Bluelight Association
|
Blue Edge Program |
$2,000 |
|
South Burnett Caravan & Touring Club Inc
|
Operation Heart Start |
$1,599 |
|
The Barbershop Boys C/- The Go Getta Girls Kingaroy
|
Barbershop Boys |
$2,000 |
|
Nanango State High School
|
Awards Night |
$300 |
|
Proston State School
|
Awards Morning |
$250 |
|
St Mary’s Catholic College |
Awards Night |
$300
|
|
Wondai State School
|
Awards Morning |
$250 |
|
Yarraman State School
|
Awards Night |
$200 |
|
South Burnett Community Orchestra |
Just for Music” Choral & Orchestral Workshops
|
$3,800 |