Kyabra Community Association Inc. in Runcorn | Community organisation

Kyabra Community Association Inc.

Locality: Runcorn

Phone: +61 7 3373 9499

Address: 150 Gumtree St 4113 Runcorn, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.kyabra.org

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25.01.2022 Seizures can occur as a result of illness, injury or disability. Epilepsy Queensland have resources available to inform people how to respond to seizures as a part of #SeizureSmartSeptember.

25.01.2022 Today at Kyabra as a part of Thriving Communities we had two art classes. We created gratitude jars and guided art pieces and learnt how art and gratitude can improve our mental well-being. Thankyou for all who attended and our artist who came along to help out

24.01.2022 If youre on a low income and in need of new furniture, appliances, car repairs, educational resources or health equipment, the team at Kyabra can help you access a No Interest Loan, with absolutely no fees or charges. Call us on 3373 9499 or 5441 3837 to find out how to apply. IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: (image 1) 3 people stand to the right of a white, top mount refrigerator. "No Interest Loans for fridges. Fridge = $999. Pay back $999. No fees. No charges. Ever. Talk to the people you know and trust - Kyabra and Good Shepherd". (image 2) a price comparison showing how much a $999 fridge would cost to purchase through NILS ($999), a payday loan ($1679) and an appliance rental business ($1775).

23.01.2022 MURRI KIDS IN THE PARK Every year Kyabra runs a Murri Kids in the Park event which is to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens day. This year we werent able to hold our usual event due to Corona Virus restrictions. To keep our tradition alive and to celebrate this day with the children we usual have at the event we created Murri Kids In The Park kits full of activities. With the support of several organisations and in conjunction with Gundoo Mirra we were able to provide kits to 25 kindergarten rooms and 345 children.

22.01.2022 Do you know of a NDIS participant who does not speak English and whose circumstance has changed during COVID-19? If they need help contacting the NDIS, please encourage them to call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask to speak to the NDIS. TIS have more than 3,000 certified interpreters across Australia, in over 160 different languages. NDIS participants and carers are not charged for language interpreting services. The NDIS has also released useful COVID-19 information in other languages on their website.

22.01.2022 People end up homeless for a variety of reasons. It is important that services are available for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to secure safe and stable accommodation. #HW2020 #EndHomelessness

22.01.2022 Since the outbreak of #COVID19, there has been a spike in reports of violence against women. Today marks the start of #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an opportunity to make a difference for the better. Over the next 16 days we’ll be sharing information to raise awareness and tips on how to respond to gender-based violence. Every one of us has a role to play. #orangetheworld @unwomen http://unwo.men/SdMB30pTv6e IMAGE DESCRIPTION: in orange tones, from top to bottom the image shows: three women talking on the telephone; three women wearing masks and using a megaphone; four women and a girl with arms around each other in support. The words ‘Orange the world: fund, respond, prevent, collect! #orangetheworld #generationequality #16days’ are in the centre-right of the image. The UN Women logo is in the bottom right corner.

22.01.2022 This week were celebrating Dental Health Week. Wed like to remind people of the FREE dental services that are available for ALL school aged children (up to the end of year 10) in Queensland as well as younger children or adults who hold a concession card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veterans Affairs, or a Queensland Seniors Card. Public dental clinics are located in a number of suburbs around Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as region...al towns throughout Queensland. Dental health is connected to both physical and mental health. Untreated tooth decay can impact speech, diet and self confidence and create a greater risk of heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes, To make an appointment at your local public dental clinic, call 1300 300 850. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a caricature of a tooth, including a smiling face, holds a red toothbrush in his/her/their right hand.

22.01.2022 It may surprise you to learn that women over the age of 55 are the fastest growing group of homeless people in Australia. Homelessness can affect people from all walks of life when circumstances change unexpectedly. #HW2020

21.01.2022 Has COVID-19 caused you to put your credit card or loan repayments on hold? While all lenders are required to have a hardship policy, and many lenders allowed borrowers to pause their repayments when coronavirus hit, these arrangements will soon come to an end. What impact will a payment pause have on your credit report? What if you are not in a position to start making repayments again yet? Check out this easy to read information from CreditSmart to know where you stand.

21.01.2022 Over 100 Events will be held during Child Protection Week to promote key messages of child and family safety and wellbeing. Check out the events in your local c...ommunity here: https://childprotectionweek.org.au/events/ Child Protection Week 6th-12th September 2020 #qldchildprotectionweek Queensland Family and Child Commission Child and Family Queensland

21.01.2022 Racism can involve harassment, abuse or humiliation of a person because of their skin colour, ethnicity or country of origin. Not all racism is obvious; it can appear as an unconscious bias or be reflected in systems and institutions. If you experience or witness racism, or any other form of discrimination, you can lodge a formal complaint or an informal report with the Queensland Human Rights Commission. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: text reads Witnessed racism or discrimination? Report it at qhrc.qld.gov.au. Help us build a fairer, safer and more inclusive Queensland.

20.01.2022 The final tip from our Financial Resilience workers to help you prepare for the reduction in JobKeeper and Coronavirus Supplement payments that is scheduled for September is to make sure that you are getting all of the concessions that youre eligible for. If you hold a Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs concession card, check out https://www.qld.gov.au/c/cost-of-living-support/concessions to find out how you can save.

20.01.2022 Here at Kyabra we're pleased to offer NILS and StepUP loans, following responsible lending practices for eligible people.

20.01.2022 Today marks the start of Seniors Week, celebrating the 800000 seniors living in Queensland and their valuable contributions that have built our communities. COVID-19 has increased social isolation for many older people, with fewer visitors, cancellation of activities and an increased reliance on technology to access services. To combat the loneliness you can send a virtual hug to a special person to let them know youre thinking of them.

19.01.2022 Are you a person with a disability, or a parent, carer, teacher, staff member, friend, brother, sister .... your experiences are vital to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

19.01.2022 We need more foster carers, like you. If youve always wanted to become a foster carer and have some questions, visit www.qld.gov.au/fostercare

19.01.2022 Today Kyabra staff wore orange to call for an end to violence against women. 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. Such violence is as serious a cause of death and incapacity among women as cancer. #orangetheworld #16days

18.01.2022 You, Me & Money looks like a great place to start understanding and managing finances.

18.01.2022 We would like all Australians to have a safe home in which to live. Without safe, affordable and long term housing, it is difficult for people who are struggling to address other barriers such as health, training, employment and relationships.

17.01.2022 JobKeeper payments received via employers and Coronavirus Supplement payments from Centrelink will reduce from 28 September. If youd like to review your budget to make sure you can manage on a lower income, our Financial Resilience Workers have appointments available.

17.01.2022 Child Protection Week starts today.

17.01.2022 Wed love to see the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) available to more Queenslanders. More funding is needed to expand the program and give people an alternative to expensive payday lenders and consumer leases. You can support the campaign to #fundNILS by writing to your local Member of Parliament. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: 15% of people who take out payday loans will fall into serious debt. The No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) offers an affordable, safe alternative. Lets make it more widely available. Join the campaign to fund the NILS Community Network. https://www.qcoss.org.au/nils/

16.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. We've chosen to share this quote from Women's Health Goulburn North East to encourage action on the issue. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: white font on an orange background ''Know this: Gender inequality lies at the heart of violence against women. So it follows that gender equality will go a long way towards eliminating gender-based violence. We can achieve gender equality through active learning, conscious decisions, respectful behaviour and by eliminating unconscious bias at home, at work and in the community". At the top of the image are five old-fashioned light globes; the fourth one is lit up in yellow.

13.01.2022 The Smith Family have put together this fun resource to help parents and children learn about money. Financial literacy is an important skill for life; its never too soon for kids to start learning and its never too late for adults to enhance their money management skills.

13.01.2022 Be kind to me this Christmas... from a little person's point of view: - You've probably let me eat more sugar than usual - I'm bound to have higher highs and lower lows. - In the holidays I'm out of routine - I can cope better with transitions when I know exactly what's coming next so please explain our plans for the day clearly to me. - The anticipation of Christmas can be pretty overwhelming and exhausting. Help me to rest by keeping to my normal bedtimes.... - Travelling at Christmas is stressful for all of us. When possible, be flexible about when we travel and check the traffic before we leave. - I have no idea about the value of money - if there's no way I can have that giant lego set for Christmas, then please tell me well before Christmas morning. I'll have time to get over my disappointment and I'll learn to trust your honesty. - Grown-ups find preparing for Christmas stressful. I know you want it to be perfect for me so I'll have memories I can cherish forever. But I see you getting stressed, sometimes even before you do. I pick up on it and reflect it like a mirror. Please slow down, notice me, talk to me, play with me. That's what I'll remember. - When I lose it, and I probably will at some point, please don't make me ashamed of my feelings by shouting at me. I never set out to deliberately disappoint you and I didn't try to ruin your Christmas. I'm really not that calculated. I'm just a little person whose brain deals with stress in different ways to yours. Please try to understand me, from my point of view. And when all else fails, wrap your arms around me and hold me so I feel the strength of your See more

12.01.2022 As a part of the Australian Alliance to End Homelessness, Kyabra would like to see more support services for people without stable accommodation, not only rooves over heads but case management and access to health, legal and financial supports. #EndHomelessness

12.01.2022 Believe it or not, we’re already thinking about back to school here at Kyabra. In only 9 short weeks, students will be needing new books, uniforms and laptops. If money is tight for your family, you may be eligible for a No Interest Loan to help ease the financial stress. Contact us on 3373 9499 or 5441 3837 to find out how to apply.

09.01.2022 If youre currently receiving JobKeeper payments or the Coronavirus Supplement from Centrelink, our Financial Resilience Workers recommend adjusting your spending now to give you time to get used to your new budget before these payments are reduced on 28 September.

09.01.2022 Sadly, according to Homelessness Australia and the #EverybodysHome campaign, there are 1600 homeless people living in the electorates of Moreton and Oxley, where the majority of Kyabras Brisbane based services are delivered. Every day Kyabra receives multiple phone calls from individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; there is a lack of affordable housing in our region with 6000 people needing access to social housing. #endhomelessness *Kyabra also delivers support to people on the Sunshine Coast in the electorates of Fairfax and Fisher however data for these areas is not currently available.

09.01.2022 Are you a Queenslander over the age of 65 and working less than 35 hours/week? Make sure you have a Seniors Card (or Seniors Card+go) and take advantage of the discounts and concessions available to you. Older Queenslanders can save money on car registration, public transport, electricity, water and council rates, medical costs, education and entertainment costs. Some cafes will offer a free coffee or discounted meals for Seniors Card holders. If you ask, you might be able to... get a seniors discount on your next holiday, gym membership or from a local tradesperson. Queenslanders over the age of 60 can apply for a Seniors Business Discount Card even if they are still working full time; this card gives you some but not all of these discounts. Applications for any of these cards can be made online https://www.qld.gov.au//legal-finance-concess/seniors-card or by calling 13 74 68. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a cartoon of a fair skinned old man with white hair, moustache and beard, wearing a dark blue sports coat, red tie and black rimmed glasses.

08.01.2022 Useful information thanks to our friends at FLAG and Legal Aid.

07.01.2022 Theres more to say after RUOK. Hear from RUOK ambassadors and experts to learn how you can check in with others today and continue to support them through challenging times that may lay ahead.

07.01.2022 Kyabra offices will be closed from midday today, 24 December, until 9am on Monday 4 January. For urgent support during this time please contact Lifeline on 131114, DV Connect on 1800 811 811, Child Safety After Hours on 1300729309 or Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753. In an emergency, call 000. For existing Kyabra clients, our on-call number will continue to be answered. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: pink and purple Christmas decorations surround the words 'Kyabra wishes you a safe and happy festive season. Thank you for your collaboration and support'.

06.01.2022 Additional social housing could help to #EndHomelessness while also providing jobs and supporting Australias economic recovery. #HW2020 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Purple text on a white background - 30000 homes in 4 years = 18000 jobs. Social housing just makes cents/sense.#HW2020 everybodyshome.com.au

06.01.2022 If youve fallen behind on rent or know that you wont be able to pay a bill on time, contact the service provider to arrange an extension or payment plan. A lot of people have lost income in 2020 and there are protections in place for people experiencing financial hardship. Communication is key to avoiding problems when youre late paying a bill.

06.01.2022 This week is Disability Action Week with the theme Access-ability - making things better for everyone. We all benefit when the communities we live, learn, work and play in are inclusive and allow everyone to be involved and reach their potential. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: background is an image of a community, on the left is a beach, a park is on the right, in the background are city buildings. People of differing abilities are participating in activities including riding a bike, relaxing on the beach, playing with a ball, walking a dog and chatting with a friend. In the middle of the image are the words Access-ability, making things better for everyone. Disability Action Week 13-19 September 2020. Find out how you can help create an accessible All Abilities Queensland. Visit www.allabilities.qld.gov.au

05.01.2022 Who did you check in with to ask RUOK today? If you missed the opportunity, or if someone around you was not ok, keep the conversation going tomorrow, next week and next month. If you or someone you know is not ok, please reach out for support. IMAGE DESCRIPTION: black text on a yellow background. "Theres more to say after RUOK? Learn what to say at ruok.org.au. A conversation could change a life"

04.01.2022 COVID-19 has led to Australias first recession in 29 years. According to the University of Sydney, gambling activities remain popular even during times of economic recession. Current financial and employment insecurity could mean that more people are at risk of gambling harm. Financial hardship is often linked to gambling problems; people experiencing financial stress turn to gambling in the hope that it will solve their financial worries, while those who have a gambling add...iction can neglect other financial commitments in order to sustain their habit. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week encourages people to know their limits and recognize if gambling has become a problem for them or someone they know. Self-help tools are available from https://www.gamblinghelpqld.org.au/self-help IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Four red dice scattered on a green background.

02.01.2022 Kyabra is excited to announce that we are now offering NDIS Participants the opportunity to enjoy a day of adventure through your NDIS support funding! Last Saturday we headed to Southbank to explore all the wonderful sights the Queensland Museum and Science Centre has to offer. We are busy planning many more of these awesome day trips and we would love for you to come along. Please keep an eye on your emails, you might see an invite soon