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Cr Danita Potter - Community Portfolio Report - 16 May 2018

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South Burnett Libraries The South Burnett Libraries are excited to be once again host the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALI

South Burnett Libraries

The South Burnett Libraries are excited to be once again host the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.  In our libraries on Wednesday 23 May at 11am, “Hickory Dickory Dock” by Tony Wilson will be read to local audiences to promote the value of reading and literacy, promote the value and fun of books as well as promote storytime activities in public libraries. 

Bookings are still available this year at the Kingaroy and Nanango libraries for local artists of the South Burnett Region to showcase their work.  Artists have the opportunity to display their artworks for a month long exhibition. 

Wondai Library’s Tech savvy sessions are proving popular.  These sessions provide participants the chance to learn about computers, smart devices (iPads/smartphones), the internet & email, as well as online shopping and internet banking in a safe and friendly way. All sessions are free and by appointment only.  Similar sessions are held in each South Burnett Library branch.

Community Grants Program

Today, the revised Community Grant Program is tabled for Council adoption.  I would like to highlight the support Council has provided to local not-for-profit organisations to date for 2017/18, through the In-Kind category under the program:

 

Organisation

Project

South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group

Winter Warmers 2017

Wondai Garden Expo

September Garden Expo

Nanango Funfest (mardi gras)

Mardi Gras

Relay for Life  Captains Dinner Committee

Captains Dinner

Murgon Rotary

Skate Park Opening

C&K Kindy Blackbutt

Kindy Fete

Wondai Senior Citizens Club

Seniors Week Day 2017

Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Murgon

Health Talk

Nanango Netball Association

Central Burnett Challenge Netball Carnival

Wondai AP&I Society

Wondai 100th Show

Wondai Junior Rugby League

Grand Final

Barambah Bowhunters & Field Archers Assoc Inc

ABA State Final

Blackbutt Singers Inc

Gala Regional Concert - Blackbutt Hall

Rotary Club of Murgon

Murgon Music Muster

Proston Car Rally Club Inc

Rally Car Race

Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee

Kingaroy Christmas Carnival

Wondai AP&I Society

Wondai Christmas Eve Fair

Murgon Business & Development Assoc

Murgon Christmas Carnival

Wondai Baptist Church

Combined Church Services

Maidenwell Community Group

Lifeflight Fundraiser

Proston Car Rally Club Inc

January Rally

Wondai Garden Expo

April Expo

Proston Show Society

2018 Show

Wine & Food in the Park

2018 Event

Wooroolin Lions Club

The Swamp Show and Shine

South Burnett Motors and Motion

Wondai Street Sprints

Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft Association

2018 Kumbia Charity Campdraft

Nanango Sporting Association

Power Up, Show, Shine & Swap Meet

Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft Inc

Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft

South Burnett Rugby League

Zone 5 U10/U35kgs Football Carnival

Rotary Club of Kingaroy

RYDA 2018

Wondai Hospital Auxiliary

Hospital Fete

South Burnett Suicide Prevention working group

Winter Warmers 2018

 

Human and Social Disaster Recovery – ‘What if’ Sessions

Last week, I was pleased to have welcomed participants in the ‘What If’ Resilient Community Organisation Workshop hosted by Council and delivered by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.   The training was to assist local community organisations to plan and be prepared for an event that could potentially impact their service delivery for four (4) to seven (7) days. There is still time for local community organisations to find out more about how to develop their business continuity plans as Council, through State Government funding, has engaged BIEDO to assist local organisations in this space.  I encourage local service providers to make contact with BIEDO over the coming month.