Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre in Ayr, Queensland | Social service

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre

Locality: Ayr, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4783 4243

Address: 40 Chippendale Street 4807 Ayr, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.thebnc.org.au/

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24.01.2022 Great opportunity for anyone interested in working in Aged Care. Careers Events day on Thursday 3rd December, 2020 with two sessions available. For more information and to rsvp please contact Regis Aged Care on 4783 0100.

24.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT It's been a couple of weeks since our last highlight post and our members have been churning out the goods! Our first creation is by member Lyn Farr. This gorgeous corner to corner rug was made with love for Lyn's granddaughter who loves the colour blue! It's soft and squishy and reminds us of the ocean. Our second creation is from the fastest crocheter I've ever encountered!! Our member, Sue Pickup, seems to be working on a new rug everytime we see her -... and we LOVE it! This rug is a present to herself and Sue has used a cozy 'Man-ghan' pattern and wool from Spotlight. Our last highlight is from one of our brand new members of the group, Lorraine. Lorraine has tried her hand at French Knitting using a loom that she picked up from Pricesplus. Lorraine has created a mat using chenille yarn. We hope that this is the first of many new projects! Well done everyone - glad that you are enjoying the crochet group! See more

23.01.2022 The Centre held our AGM last night - sending out our thanks to everyone who came along to support us! General Business saw Cr. Sue Perry presenting a donation of $15 000, on behalf of the Burdekin Shire Council, to the Centre. This was gratefully accepted by President Kay Duggan. We certainly couldn't do what we do without Council's support. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with the Council for the advancement of our Burdekin community. Burdekin Shire Council

23.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Crochet group member Sue Pickup has whipped up another 'Bunny Rug'. This time in a gorgeous aqua colour (yep photo looks blue - but promise it's not). Using Baby Tizz wool - it has this great fleck of silver through it - giving these rugs just that little bit extra! This is a gift for a 'yet to be hatched' bubba! Love your work as always Sue!

18.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Crochet group member Clytha Nicolaides has created this lovely colourful rug as a gift for a family member. We love that Clytha has used her own pattern to work up this rug AND used left over wool from her other projects create this cozy creation! Well done Clytha!! If you would like to be part of our crochet community please contact the Centre to find out more!!

16.01.2022 Hello Everyone Dementia Australia is offering online education programs for people living with dementia. This is a great opportunity for people and carers to have an overview of dementia an how to proceed after diagnosis and practical tools to manage the emotions associated with change, including loss and grief. Please see attached flyers for the upcoming events running online. There are eligibility requirements as per the flyer. For more information and bookings please call 1800 588 699 or [email protected]

16.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Another beautiful rug by Sue Pickup. This is a gift for herself!!! Love that! This is an adaption of the Winter Jewels Afghan and Sue used 4 seasons stallion 8ply acrylic in these gorgeous muted shades of grey, pink and white. This is certainly a rug that would make you feel special when curled underneath it or be a statement piece in any room. Well done Sue!

15.01.2022 It is widely recognised that young carers often struggle to maintain their education as a result of additional caring responsibilities. The Young Carer Bursary Program aims to support young carers to maintain their education and benefit from the opportunities that follow. You can find further information on the Young Carer Bursary Program at https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/young-carer-bursary Should you have any direct queries, please contact the Young Carers Team on 1800 756 238

14.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Ain't Mums great!! Both of our crochet projects today have been created by member Clytha Nicolaides. The colourful rug has been crafted using varigated 8ply acrylic and the Moscato pattern. Yep, we could see a glass of wine being had all cosied up under this rug! This is a gift for Clytha's daughter. The second project is a lovely, cream, lacy stole. It is soft and warm and a versatile colour that will complement a lot of outfits. Clytha used 8ply acryli...c and this will be a gift for Clytha's other daughter. Clytha tells us that both patterns were easy to work up and would be beginner friendly!! See more

12.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE! The Burdekin Support Group of Parkinson's Qld is BACK!! We are pleased to welcome the support group back to the Centre on FRIDAY, 28th August at 10.00am. Looking forward to seeing people there! Living with Parkinson’s disease or caring for someone with Parkinson’s is full of challenges, but you don’t have to feel alone. The support group is an informal gathering of people who share similar experiences, situations or problems. Parkinson’s Queensland support gro...ups offer members a chance to meet and talk with others while offering each other emotional and practical support. Besides helping you realise you are not alone, the support group gives you a chance to share your feelings and hear the experiences of others. Meetings are informal and friendly, and new members are always welcome. Parkinson’s disease support groups are ideal for people living with Parkinson’s disease, their carers, friends and family members. Support groups encourage the growth of knowledge. By knowing more about Parkinson’s disease through the experience of others, and through professional resources, you will discover new ways of dealing with your own symptoms and challenges. Support groups can help you renew your sense of hope in dealing with changes to your lifestyle, and offer you the chance to make new friends. https://www.parkinsonsqld.org.au/support-us/support-groups/

12.01.2022 The Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre is very grateful to the Ayr Ladies Bowls Club for their kind and generous donation to our organisation. Our President Kay Duggan and Co-ordinator, Natalie Saroglia had afternoon tea (REAL TEALEAVES IN A TEAPOT TEA!!! ) with the ladies at the Bowls Blub earlier this week and were presented with a cheque. It is these little moments of community helping community that makes life just that bit nicer! Pictured from Left: Ayr Ladies Bowls Club ...Past President: Sandra Stidston BNC Coordinator: Natalie Saroglia BNC President: Kay Duggan Ayr Ladies Bowls Club President: Jan Ruff Photograph taken by Di Lindridge

10.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE Do you have questions about loss, ageing, dying or grief? There will be a FREE information session open to community members and anyone with an interest in palliative care. DUE TO COVID SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS there is a strict limit of 18 people able to attend. Please RSVP to the Centre on 47 83 4243. Should there be more people wishing to attend, we will work with Palliative Care Qld to try bring another session to the Burdekin.

07.01.2022 HAPPENING TODAY at 1PM Please come along - just need to RSVP for social distancing requirements :)

07.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Our crochet group member Sue Pickup has delivered another rug! This pink varigated wool rug was made as a gift for Sue's friend, Wendy. Now, we were a little confused by the name of the pattern of the rug...'Stashaholic's Brain Dead Afghan' - but Sue tells us it is quite apt as it's a one row repeat pattern - which means it's hundreds of rows of the same stitch. Well done Sue - we are sure Wendy will enjoy snuggling under this pink paradise for many years to come!!

06.01.2022 LEARNING OPPORTUNITY Learning new ways of managing difficulties can be useful for all of us, regardless of life stage or the situation we find ourselves in. Cancer and Mindfulness. The experience of cancer can be demanding, both for your body and your mind. Diagnosis and treatment may stir up a range of challenging thoughts and feelings both for the person and their loved ones. ... Cancer Council Qld is offering a new Living Mindfully 8 week group running via telephone starting Friday 21st August, 11.00am 1.00pm. The event is live on the CCQ website. For more information contact 13 11 20 or visit their website: cancerqld.org.au/get-support/cancer-emotional-support/

06.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Another new creation from our group member Sue Pickup. It's a bunny rug , no pun intended!!! It's hard to see in the photos but the wool Sue has used has a gorgeous sparkle to it!! This was a hospital project for Sue after surgery - well done for being so committed to crocheting!!!! So doesnt have a recipient as yet - we are sure someone will put their hand up for this gorgeous creation!!

06.01.2022 Celebrating Qld Mental Health Week!

05.01.2022 Need help with your Tax? JCU Tax Clinic is back! The mobile clinic will be at the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre on August 20th - by appointment. Contact the friendly team at the JCU Tax Clinic for bookings. Can't make the 20th? Make sure you ask the Clinic if appointment can be done remotely!

05.01.2022 Please be advised our Christmas trading hours over the festive season

02.01.2022 A huge big THANK YOU to ALL our likers to the page!! Mary from Aneeda Wellbeing Service is our 500th like - so we thought we would celebrate with a little thank you gift to her! It takes a lot of people to help spread messages across the community - we certainly could not do it without all of you!!! Wouldn't it be great if we could get to 1000!!!!! Have a great Wednesday everyone!

02.01.2022 CROCHET HIGHLIGHT Crochet group member Alison Nicholls has been busy!! We are loving this vibrant blue 'corner to corner' rug. The inside lighting just didnt do the colours justice - so a trip outside was called for! Alison made this for a family members beach house - whose decor is predominantly in the blue hues. This labour of love took 2 months, almost to the day, to complete and 11 balls of Icecream yarn from Silly Solly's. ... Alison is especially proud of the way she has completed the border. We love it too Alison!! Great job! We are sure it will be used for many years to come, to snuggle under on a cool evening at the beach! See more

02.01.2022 A wonderful opportunity has become available for all Queenslanders. There are heaps more FREE training modules to explore!! PLEASE SHARE TO ALL YOUR QLD FACEY FRIENDS! SkillsFocus.com.au is a project delivered by the Queensland Government to support COVID-19 affected job seekers to access free skills training as part of the government’s Unite and Recover Initiative.... We are pleased to offer Lifeline’s Psychological First Aid course https://www.qtraining.com.au/lifelineqldtraining funded by the QLD government for all Queensland residents. Once you register you are automatically enrolled - go to ‘My Learning’ top right.

01.01.2022 It's not just about saying R U OK? Please jump on the R U OK site to learn more. If you are reading this - and not feeling OK - we are here - we will listen and help you find a way forward. It is OK not to be OK. Sending hugs and strength to everyone out there in FB land - today and everyday!