Our Rainbow House in Emerald, Queensland | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Our Rainbow House

Locality: Emerald, Queensland

Address: 4 Powell Street 4720 Emerald, QLD, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Just before getting down to Business The monthly business/board meeting had a wonderful introduction on Wednesday evening. Our board members, together with Philipa and Doug Core and myself, connected via "Zoom" with our Zambian school staff. It was so good to see and hear them! First there was chatter with project coordinator Mary who was soon joined by cook Mable. Then followed teaching staff Evelyn, Dean and Susan along with facility caretaker Alfred. ... So close but oh so far!! My apologies for the photo quality but I hope you get the idea. It was great fun! Pam

22.01.2022 Our annual general meeting will be a "zoom" event this year. We would love you to connect with us for the meeting (and for the future too). Details of the "Zoom" link and more will advised on Facebook and Instagram prior to 8th December.... All Board Positions will also become vacant and we would like to now call for nominations. Should you wish to nominate for any of these positions, nominate another person, find out more details, or to receive an agenda, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]

21.01.2022 The long and the short of it.....the start of a new school year is a very expensive time for our charity. Perhaps part of your Christmas giving could include a donation to Our Rainbow House? Our office is just an email away and would love to talk with you about this. Thank you.... [email protected] See more

19.01.2022 Sadly Our Rainbow House will not be hosting our annual Melbourne Cup Party this year due to COVID regulations. We are, however, planning on a Garden Party in March 2021, so stay tuned!

18.01.2022 Welcome to a snapshot of our "Zoom" get together. What a fantastic team!! Pictured from top left: Director Alison, student sponsorship coordinator and board member Suzie with administrative assistant Michelle, our financial assistant Debbie. Pictured middle row from left: Board member and acting secretary Marion, board member and treasurer Diane, social media officer Pam, board member Amanda. Pictured bottom row from left: Emerald "Handmade with Love" Philipa with human resources officer Doug, teacher Dean, project coordinator Mary, teacher Susan and teacher Evelyn, board member Nola.

14.01.2022 What's new? Plenty! New back packs for some of our high school students, a new knee support for one of the students while new sports joggers for another. Meanwhile take a look at the new awning over the toilet block, a timely reminder that the wet season will soon begin.

14.01.2022 What a great start to Christmas winning this would be! Why not buy a ticket or two? Handmade with Love Rockhampton would love your support for the raffle of this gorgeous quilt as they explain "As you all know our raffle was suspended this year. We have started to sell tickets again for our quilt raffle and they will be on sale until midday 5 December. You can either buy on line or come to the Handmade Markets at the Robert Schwarten Hall at the Rockhampton Showgrounds on 21... November and again 5 December 2020. The quilt is make from 100% cotton fabrics and professionally quilted . Draw date will be 5 December 2020 at midday at the Handmade Expo markets Robert Schwarten Hall, Rockhampton Showgrounds. OUR RAINBOW HOUSE HANDMANDE WITH LOVE ROCKHAMPTON QUILT RAFFLE TICKETS $2 EACH OR 3 FOR $5 QUILT MEASURES 68 X 74 INCHES OR 168 X 188 CMS BANK DETAILS: NAME: OUR RAINBOW HOUSE HANDMADE WITH LOVE ROCKHAMPTON BSB: 034181 A/C: 328691 Please remember to put you Family name and phone number if purchasing on line See more

11.01.2022 Zambian Independence Day is a time for celebration. Pencils down, books away, let's party!

10.01.2022 Cultural diversity is at the very heart of Our Rainbow House, making the music of the group MZAZA our sort of music. Our director Alison joined a group of our supporters to travel to nearby township of Capella to attend a MZAZA concert. This award winning group, with members from countries including Bosnia, Turkey, France, Australia and more, delighted the crowd with their own beautiful blend of music. Should MZAZA happen to be performing near you, we urge you to go along. You won't be disappointed.

09.01.2022 School pride. Our school might be tiny, our premises less than ideal and our resources limited. However, we are bursting with pride.

09.01.2022 A visit to Rockhampton. Our director Alison was in Rockhampton today and managed to sneak a cuppa with a few wonderful supporters. Marion, Joy and Majella shared morning tea with Alison. What great ladies and wonderful friends they are.

07.01.2022 This weekend saw a great team effort to benefit our school. Board members Suzie, Alison, Marion and Nola met at Yeppoon, communicating with Brisbane-based board member Amanda. They worked on a myriad of matters relating to our charity. Further supporters were called in to share their knowledge. Former board member, sponsor and supporter Bernardine came from Emerald. Philipa, Doug and Pam joined via "Zoom" for a meeting with project coordinator Mary. Planning for 2021 was... on the agenda. Our director was most appreciate of everyone who gave their personal time for this weekend. Despite Saturday being a public holiday for Zambian Independence Day, project coordinator Mary came into the school office to share the "Zoom" meeting. Thank you Mary Pictured are Marion, Suzie and Bernardine.

07.01.2022 We have a FANTASTIC post for you today. Please follow the photos to read all about it.

05.01.2022 FANTASTIC VILLAGE CLINIC NEWS Medical needs of those in our village are met by the local clinic, with hospitals in nearby suburbs. The present village clinic has many limitations and excitedly there are changes afoot. A new clinic is under construction and our project coordinator Mary was invited to join area Member of Parliament Professor Nkandu Luo, area Councilor Dorcas Moyo, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Mr Mwale and others from within the community to the "gro...und breaking" ceremony. The new clinic will cater for several village communities, including ours and is being built on land which was donated by Mr Adams. Building funds have been provided by the Government. The construction will take 16 weeks to be completed.

04.01.2022 Monday 23rd November 2020 marked the beginning of end of year examinations at our school. With months away from learning, it has been a desperate time of catching up for students and their teachers. The benefits of education cannot be overplayed. Good luck everyone!!!

03.01.2022 Today is Zambian Independence Day. There will be celebrations across the country. We send our best wishes to all of our Zambian friends for a wonderful day.

03.01.2022 What a great night we had last night at the Movie Premiere of Slim and I. What a beautiful story. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us, we really do appreciate it. So nice to catch up with you all.

02.01.2022 Tickets are now on sale for the Emerald movie premiere of "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", on Thursday 3rd December 2020. Doors open 6:15pm for a 7pm movie start. Tickets are $25 and include a welcome drink and a 60's inspired snack pack! We would love for you to join us. Tickets are available by clicking on the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BNEGY