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Babinda Taskforce

Locality: Babinda, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4067 2900

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25.01.2022 Thank you Centacare FNQ, for an amazing day!! We all loved it!

24.01.2022 Babinda Bargain Centre - is looking for Volunteers!

24.01.2022 It's that time of year again! Printing of the Babinda District Telephone Book 2021 is fast approaching. Please contact us if your details have changed, are new to the area or would like to advertise your business. Closing date is the 15th December. Don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions. 4067 2900

24.01.2022 Get Ready Emergency Services Day Meet crews, enjoy a sausage sizzle & get specific disaster advice for your property!

23.01.2022 Finding it difficult to navigate around myGov? Need to do a claim for Centrelink? Need to link other services to your myGov? Have any general questions you need answered? Well look no more, help is on it's way.... Join us for a learning session to explore and find out how myGov can make managing your online government services easy and convenient. We show you, step-by-step, how to set up and use your own myGov account safely, including claiming medical expenses and controll...ing who sees your My Health Record information. The courses in this topic are: All about myGov Setting up myGov Linking services in myGov Claiming Medicare with myGov My Health Record and myGov **Partnered with Be Connected to deliver this very informative course** Contact Jayne or Donella on 4067 2900 to register your interest!

23.01.2022 FREE GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL 16 November 2020 Free green waste disposal and sand bag pick up Residents are encouraged to get ready for the upcoming wet season by clearing out their backyards and stocking up on free sandbags. ... The annual pre-wet season free green waste drop-off starts Saturday (21 November), with residents able to drop their domestic green waste at any of Councils waste transfer stations at no cost until Sunday 29 November. Residents taking advantage of this month’s free green waste disposal are encouraged to make a voluntary gold coin donation at the waste transfer station, which will support the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Appeal. It’s all about locals helping locals and we are asking the community to dig deep, give generously and show those experiencing hardship that we care, Mayor Bob Manning said. Every cent donated to the appeal goes to buying food supplies for the hampers. While dropping off your waste, residents in coastal, low-lying or flood prone areas are invited to grab some free sandbags to have on hand, should severe weather threaten the region. A big part of being resilient is being prepared for whatever the season may bring, Mayor Bob Manning said. Now is the ideal time to assess your yard for hazards and cut back any overgrown trees and vegetation. Waiting until a cyclone is on its way or heavy rainfall has started to get sandbags can use up valuable time that could be spent on other aspects of preparing your home and family. If you live in a low-lying or beachfront area, we recommend that you pick up some sandbags now and keep them in your shed or garage so they’re ready if and when you need them. Bags will be provided for residents to fill with sand on site. Scoops for filling will be supplied. Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available from all of Council’s waste transfer stations until supplies run out. Sandbags can be stored in a dry place out of direct sunlight for several months. See more

23.01.2022 'Carols in Cairns 2020' Live Stream Live stream our movie length 'Carols in Cairns 2020' production on December 6, from 6:30pm. Watch it on your smart tv, co...mputer or mobile device. You will find the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEMLMt50vs8 Visit the link now and set a reminder so you don't miss it.

23.01.2022 Councillor Brett Moller will be available for appointments next Thursday 12th November 2020 between 9.30 - 12pm. Please contact us on 4067 2900 to book your appointment.

23.01.2022 Seniors Week Morning Tea for the 20/08/2020 has been cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenienced caused.

23.01.2022 Babinda News: September 2020 Highlights include; *Babindas senior's secret life. *Mirriwinni Post Office -2019/2020 Australia Post Network & Regional Winner! *Babinda Arts & Craft Co-op workshops... *Babinda Museum Update - *Look out for the Babinda Miracle & bargain hunting bikers! https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/ybtl/

21.01.2022 Cairns Regional Council has advised that sewer connection works will be carried out in Stanwell St. Starting Monday 13/7 for 2 weeks!

19.01.2022 Pick up your 2020 Babinda & District FREE telephone book here at the Taskforce!

18.01.2022 Babinda News - August 2020 Highlights of this month include * "Wheely" happy Babinda Hospital... * Knit Wits plea * "Barking Mad" Judy supPAWting Guide Dogs Australia * Exotic Tropicals- a growers perspective, by Josh Maunder * Around Babinda - a photographic tour Please remember we welcome your contributions, ideas & suggestions. https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/ysgu/

17.01.2022 "ALL ABOUT MY GOV" Course at the Taskforce on the 14th July 2020 at 10 am - 12pm. You will learn: How to use myGov safely for important things like Medicare, pensions and more.... What is myGov? There are a lot of government services to keep track of health, tax, pension, and more! It’s easy to forget something in all those piles of paper, so myGov gives you a way to organise all of that online, securely, with a single login and one password. Here are some of the things myGov can help you do: Keep government letters, notices, and emails safe in a secure myGov Inbox. Also, myGov will let you know when a new letter or message has been received. Access services such as your tax return with the Australian Tax Office (ATO), plus Medicare and My Health Record, and the pension. Claim Medicare rebates, check your pension entitlements, and get lots of help with your tax return. All you need to do is set up a free myGov account. You can then link your different services to your newly created myGov account. You will need: An active email address and an active phone number. Contact us on 4067 2900 to book your spot! (Catering provided so bookings are essential). **Partnered with BE CONNECTED to deliver this very informative course**

16.01.2022 R U OK? Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life by by asking the simple question Are you OK? You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in You also don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. Learn what to say after R U OK? visit www.ruok.org.au for FREE resources for tips and ideas.

15.01.2022 Our local Yarn bombers busily working away!

14.01.2022 Lost a set of Glasses? Found on the bench seat outside Arts & Craft Co-op this morning. Pick up at the Taskforce.

14.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 8 - 15 NOVEMBER 2020 Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia’s first explorers, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first botanists, first scientists, first diplomats, first astronomers and first artists. Australia has the world’s oldest oral stories. The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. They built and engineered structures - structures on Earth - predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge. The adaptation and intimate knowledge of Country enabled them to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels. Always Was, Always Will Be. acknowledges that hundreds of Nations and cultures that covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. This nation’s story began at the dawn of time. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be. WANYURR-MAJAY ABORIGINAL CORP Celebrations for NAIDOC WEEK timetable is attached. Please call Wanyurr-Majay Aboriginal Corp on 4067 1674 for any enquiries.

13.01.2022 Science FUNday @ St Rita's School, Babinda, on Tuesday 25th! Please RSVP on 40659580.

13.01.2022 Cairns Regional Council Media Release COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 24 September 2020... Harvey Creek Rd bridge closure Cairns Regional Council wishes to advise that Harvey Creek Road Rd bridge, Bellender Ker, will be closed later this month for maintenance works. The bridge will be closed for a week, from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October. During this time, residents are advised to use alternative routes. Motorists are asked to observe and obey traffic controllers and signs advising the changes to normal traffic conditions, and follow detours as sign posted. Council appreciates your patience and cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience. For more information, please call 4044 3326 or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 #seniorsweek2020. #shoplocal Continuing with our virtual raffle, the multi-talented Alex had the pleasure of drawing today's winner, Mr Ted G. Continue to stay safe and we look forward to next year's celebration. #babindathefriendlytown #StrongerTogether

12.01.2022 October 2020 - Babinda News In this issue - Rainbow Lorikeets -High Tea - Peace by Piece - Tex Turnley... - Council Conversations - Babinda MPHS News - Babinda Museum Reflections - Plus lots more! #community #babinda https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/abho/

11.01.2022 SAUSAGE SIZZLE: $2.50, hosted by the Babinda Museum Steering Committee. WHEN this Saturday WHERE: Babinda Markets, Munro Street CBD WHY: To get the Babinda Museum up and running ASAP!.... Also giving a sneak a peek tours to show what stage we are up to! #babindamarkets #babindathefriendlytown #shoplocal #StrongerTogether #community

09.01.2022 Seniors week is being celebrated a bit differently this year. We are having a daily prize draw for the week. Everyone who signed up for our Swinging Sixties Morning Tea has had their name put in the draw. Monday's winner was Mary C, who was drawn by our beautiful helper Pip. #Babindathefriendlytown #StrongerTogether #seniorsweek2020

09.01.2022 Babinda district - water restrictions are here!

09.01.2022 Babinda News - November 2020 - Introducing Bridgets Bargains - News in Brief - Around Babinda - Lines from the Library... - Honouring the fallen - Update from Babinda MPHS - Council Conversations - Brace yourselves - Plus lots more! https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/zdyx/

06.01.2022 You Can Vote in Babinda on Election Day! Election Day at the RSL Hall, Sat 31st October. Polling booth and Early Voting Centre locations in Qld can be found on www.ecq.qld.gov.au

06.01.2022 The start of the week has so many possibilities! How are you going to sparkle?

04.01.2022 Babinda News - June 2020 *Dr Robert Jago *New Business * Horse with No Name Competition * Regular Updates from... - Babinda Hosptial & Multipurpose Health Service - Council Conversations with Brett Moller - News from Settlers Museum - Lines from the Library - Schools Update - Babinda Column - Shane Knuth - Talking Law - What's on in Babinda #babinda #community #babindanews https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/wnwg/

04.01.2022 Babinda News | July 2020 Attached is the link for this month's newsletter. Highlights include; * International Yarn Bombing of Babinda... * Seniors Week Moning Tea * myGov training session * Beautiful Bramston Beach & Cafe * Find out the winning Name for the Babinda Horse Sculpture * What have our Local Schools been up to? https://online.fliphtml5.com/rbfii/rlat/ Submissions for the August Newsletter are due Friday 24 July PLEASE.

02.01.2022 Babinda Taskforce will be closed from 10.30 am - 1.30 pm on Wednesday 14th October 2020 to allow our staff to attend Professional Development and Training. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your understanding.

02.01.2022 Babinda Late Night Christmas Shopping!!!!!

01.01.2022 Dry Cleaning Service now available from Taskforce. Pick ups and drop offs every Thursday. For further enquiries please call us on 4067 2900. Have an amazing day!!

01.01.2022 Queensland Seniors Week provides opportunities to promote positive community attitudes towards older people and aging. Thank you to all the wonderful seniors who work and volunteer, contributing to our town and families. #seniorsweek2020 #StrongerTogether #grandparentsarethebest Today's lucky prize winner is Mary P, who won this beautiful rug hand crocheted by a young at heart senior Bev McD.