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QCWA Abergowrie/Long Pocket

Locality: Long Pocket, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 ‘Meet our Members’ Carolyn joined CWA to build community spirit, provide an opportunity for locals to get together and to learn new skills. Be like Carolyn........ join CWA

25.01.2022 Oh what a night thanks everyone for the memories

25.01.2022 Getting ready, make sure you bring your dancing shoes

23.01.2022 Our members continue to meet using Zoom and are planning some amazing activities post COVID-19 lockdown. We’d love to hear your ideas.

22.01.2022 See you all at 7pm tonight, share this post so everyone knows which girls know how to have fun

21.01.2022 Townsville City Council ANZAC Day is one of Australia’s most important National Commemorative Services and as Australia’s largest garrison city, we understand t...he importance of acknowledging this occasion. In partnership with ABC North Queensland and the local RSL Sub-branches, Council have pre-recorded the ANZAC Day Dawn Service so it can be broadcasted from the safety of your own home this ANZAC Day. This will allow the Townsville ceremony to be delivered to our local community in a safe and responsible way. Tune into ABC North Queensland (AM 630) from 5.30am for the 30-minute service which will include a minute silence around 6am. You can pay your respects wherever you may be; in your living room, at the end of your driveaway or on your balcony. For more information, visit - https://whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au/events/anzac-day

20.01.2022 Welcom Abergowrie Longpocket Executive for 2020/2021.

17.01.2022 Hot off the press!!! Doors are opening at 7.00pm, come in out of the weather and enjoy a delicious grazing table and a fully stocked bar. We have drinks available for designated drivers

17.01.2022 Thanks Colleen, you were the bom MC x

17.01.2022 Townsville City Council supporting QCWA Kissing Point Units fly the flag again.

15.01.2022 ‘Meet our Members’ Marion joined for friendship, to save the hall for community use and to connect with old friends at functions and to meet new people. Be like Marion........ join CWA

12.01.2022 Stay calm girls and just get through the day, not long now.

11.01.2022 1. Stay active It’s pretty well known that exercise is really good for both our physical and mental health. There’s heaps of different types of exercise you can... do from home, thanks to YouTube and apps. Here are a few free ones (share your tips for others on the ReachOut Forums), or continue doing whatever works for you. Yoga with Adrienne is a well-loved yoga channel, with over six million subscribers. She’s quirky and down-to-earth, and offers yoga classes lasting from five minutes through to an hour. Nike Training Club can help you stay active during this time by offering heaps of free workouts you can do from home. It also features wellness and nutrition guidance from experts. Seven 7 Minute Workout app (iOS and Android). These seven-minute workouts are based on scientific studies and are designed to provide the maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time. You can also link up with friends in the app to encourage each other it’s a great way to stay connected. 2. Take 10 to be zen When we’re stressed about something (such as coronavirus), our thoughts tend to speed up. Taking 10 minutes or so to practice mindfulness can help produce a sense of calmness. If you don’t get what mindfulness is all about, check out our WTF is mindfulness meditation. Here are some suggestions for free mindfulness apps to try: Insight Timer has over 25,000 free guided meditations, from 1 to 90+ minutes. Try searching by a topic that interests you (e.g. stress, learning to meditate, sleep). Smiling Mind might be a good option if you don’t want to be overwhelmed by choice. The meditations are organised by structured programs, such as Mindful Foundations, Sleep, Relationships, etc. If meditation isn’t for you, try doing an everyday activity in a mindful way in other words, put aside distractions and focus fully on one small task. For example, while you’re having a cup of tea, pay attention to your senses (the smell of the tea, the warmth of the cup in your hand, the taste). 3. Chat with your mates Even if an in-person meet-up is off the table, try to stay in touch with your mates via text, Messenger, WhatsApp, FaceTime, or (gasp!) a good ol’ fashioned phone call. Ask them how they’re feeling and share your own experience if you feel safe to do so. You could even start a group chat where each person shares one good thing that happened in their day. 4. Check out our forums If you’re feeling (or literally are) isolated, jump on to our online forums. ReachOut Forums are a safe, supportive and anonymous space where you can chat to other young people. If you’re struggling, check out the thread Today I am having a tough time because Or share what you’re doing for self-care in the thread Today I practiced self care by... 5. Make a homemade meal Good nutrition is always important, but during stressful times there’s nothing better than a tasty, healthy homemade meal especially if you made it yourself. You could ask a friend or family member for their fave recipe, or check out Taste’s easy recipes section. For many people it may be challenging to get some ingredients at the moment. If you’re running low or not able to get certain things, it’s totally fine to keep it really simple. You could also get creative with substitutions or Google ‘[ingredient] substitute’ for ideas. 6. Take a break from the news Between the news and social media, we’re all feeling saturated by coronavirus updates right now. It’s important to stay informed, but try to limit your media intake to a couple of times a day and use trusted news sources. If you catch yourself turning to social media because you’re feeling isolated, take a break and spend time on another activity, such as those we’ve suggested here. 7. Make a music playlist Music can make us feel so much better. Hop on Spotify and make a playlist with your favourite songs. You could make a group playlist and ask your friends to add five of their favourite songs as well. If you want to get fancy, you could make several playlists for different moods/vibes (e.g. rainy day, feeling happy, etc.). 8. Declutter for five minutes If you’re suddenly spending a lot more time at home, it can help to have an environment that feels good to you. Instead of getting all Marie Kondo and trying to overhaul your whole space in a day, try decluttering for five mins a day. Pick a shelf to start with, or pick up five things and find a home for them. 9. Watch or read something uplifting Distraction can be a good thing. Watch something that you find uplifting and allow yourself to zone out from what’s going on in the world. YouTube is a great option too, If reading is more your thing, go to your bookshelf and choose an old favourite or something you’ve been meaning to get to for a while, or if you don’t have physical books then e-books are a great option. 10. Learn something new Have you wanted to get into drawing or learning a musical instrument? Now’s a great time to make a start. If you want to learn a new language, Duolingo is an awesome free language learning program you can access from your computer or phone. YouTube has great free online tutorials for pretty much everything.