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Free Breast Cancer Screening Returning to Dalby
The free breast cancer screening service provided by BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service is returning to Dalby on its two-yearly visit. The Service will be located at the Dalby Hospital, and will offer free breast cancer screening from 7 March to 12 May 2011. “Research has shown that breast cancer screening is the most effective way of detecting early breast cancer, even before it can be felt,” says Dr Christine Harget-White, Director of BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service. “Identifying breast cancer at an early stage gives women the best possible chance of successful treatment.” “We recognise that health services are usually difficult to access in rural areas, and as such we encourage women to attend the Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Service when it is in Dalby,” said Miss Jessica Hobbs, Health Promotion Officer at the Service. “It is especially important for women in the 50 to 69 year age group to have a breastscreen every two years,” she emphasised, “but all women 40 and over with no signs or symptoms of breast cancer are also eligible to participate in the free Program.” BreastScreen Queensland Toowoomba Service has provided a high-quality breast cancer screening service for women in southern Queensland for over 19 years. FREE breastscreen appointments can be made by phoning 13 20 50. Continue reading
Kiyua Performing Arts Inc invites You to Their 2010 End of Year Performance
Kiyua Performing Arts Inc, formerly known as The Community Performing Arts Project, is a non for profit group of Volunteers who formed at Harlaxton in 2004. Their aim is to give young people the chance to learn dance, drama and meet new friends in a safe environment for free. Kiyua, meaning ‘Free Spirit’ in the language of Central Australian Aboriginal people, provides positive influences in the lives of young people. It’s about showing them the wider world and allowing them to see a broader vision of the possibilities for them Kiyua’s vision is ‘A community based group nurturing self worth and personal development through performing arts’. Kiyua invites you to their 2010 end of year performance: ‘When I grow up’ at the Empire Theatre 2.30pm Sunday 21st November 2010. FREE ENTRY The ‘When I grow up’ theme was drawn from the young people themselves, to show their dreams, their journey of self discovery and inner strength they will take to get there. We welcome you to attend the performance and view these extraordinary young people for yourself. For further details contact Sheriden Wright on 0412 135 925. Continue reading
It Only Takes One Mnute
Federal LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott is encouraging people across Maranoa to take one minute on Thursday, November 11 to pay tribute to Australia’s fallen servicemen and women. Mr Scott says Remembrance Day is an important opportunity to remember what our nation has sacrificed for democracy. “If the nation can stop to watch the Melbourne Cup, then we can certainly stop for one minute’s silence at 11 am on November 11 to remember those brave Australian men and women who have fought and died for the freedoms we so often take for granted,” Mr Scott said. “We must also spare a thought for our brave diggers who are currently overseas, serving in peacekeeping roles, and helping to bring democracy to other nations.” Mr Scott is also encouraging people to wear a red poppy on Remembrance Day, as a silent tribute to our past and present diggers. Continue reading
Got a Great Business Idea? Toowoomba Workshop Could Help Bring it to Market
A one-day workshop for budding entrepreneurs will be held in Toowoomba at the Queensland Government Conference Centre on Tor Street,this Thursday, 4 November 2011. The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is run by the QueenslandGovernment’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) in conjunction with the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC). It is designed to help those considering starting their own business and provide the skills required to turn a great idea or invention into commercial success. Attendees will learn about the different paths to market, how to ensure their idea is feasible and what markets they should target, how to structure a company, write a business plan, find funding, protect their intellectual property and create a successful brand. Sessions are included from intellectual property specialists, marketing and finance experts and other successful local business owners, who will share their experiences and lessons learned from starting and running an enterprise. Genevieve Langbien, Education Manager at the AIC, said past workshops had received fantastic feedback. Genevieve Langbien “The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is packed full of essential information on how to start a business; we know attendees leave with a far more solid plan and action list than they had at the start of the day,” Ms Langbien said. The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is $110.00 per person. For more information or to register please visit www.ausicom.com/ideas2market or call the AIC on (07) 3853 5292. Continue reading
Got a Great Business Idea? Toowoomba Workshop Could Help Bring it to Market
A one-day workshop for budding entrepreneurs will be held in Toowoomba at the Queensland Government Conference Centre on Tor Street,this Thursday, 4 November 2011. The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is run by the QueenslandGovernment’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) in conjunction with the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC). It is designed to help those considering starting their own business and provide the skills required to turn a great idea or invention into commercial success. Attendees will learn about the different paths to market, how to ensure their idea is feasible and what markets they should target, how to structure a company, write a business plan, find funding, protect their intellectual property and create a successful brand. Sessions are included from intellectual property specialists, marketing and finance experts and other successful local business owners, who will share their experiences and lessons learned from starting and running an enterprise. Genevieve Langbien, Education Manager at the AIC, said past workshops had received fantastic feedback. Genevieve Langbien “The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is packed full of essential information on how to start a business; we know attendees leave with a far more solid plan and action list than they had at the start of the day,” Ms Langbien said. The Ideas2Market Introductory workshop is $110.00 per person. For more information or to register please visit www.ausicom.com/ideas2market or call the AIC on (07) 3853 5292. Continue reading
Top Off “Trash Ya Hair” for the Hospice
Top Off “Trash Ya Hair” for the Hospice
Council Connections: Week 5, October 2010
Toowoomba Regional Council Connections The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections with Darren Burton In this edition Darren mentions Waste Management hours, Over 80s Christmas party, Australia Day Awards, Engineering Scholarship, Water Rates Notices despatched, the Annual Report going online and upcoming Council meetings. Continue reading
Toowoomba to host Queensland’s largest regional recreational Expo
It seems people in Queensland would rather go bush choosing tents, caravans and motorhomes over plush holiday apartments and overseas holidays according to a recent survey conducted by special event manager, Bob Carroll. “This is now the largest and most dynamic recreational Expo held in regional Queensland and is an event that pulls huge crowds with people attending from Brisbane to Charleville and from Moree to Kingaroy. This is a showcase of the new models and every conceivable accessory to go with them plus all of the bits and pieces to go in and on the tow vehicle. People will love this event but be warned, allow yourself plenty of time because it is huge”. According to industry insiders, demand for camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes is growing and people are flocking to Adventure Expos like the Toowoomba event this weekend to look for their perfect ‘escape vehicle’. Organisers of the Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo to be held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds are expecting over 15,000 people to pass through the gates this Friday, Saturday and Sunday as they prepare the Showgrounds for a record number of exhibitors and attractions. Event in Brief : Where : Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale Road When : Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 4pm Cost : FREE parking, Admission adults $ 8-00, Seniors $ 6-00 and children FREE. Pay once and get FREE return entry all weekend. Whats on show : A major camping gear clearance on site with adventure experts Anaconda. The very latest in camper trailers, slide on campers, roof top campers, caravans, pop tops and expanda vans, motorhomes and 5 th Wheelers. A range of the latest in quad bikes, motoring accessories and performance parts as well as holiday and touring ideas. Great prize to WIN : Entry coupons are appearing in the Toowoomba Chronicle for a chance to WIN a brand new state of the art camper trailer thanks to Castaway Campers valued at $ 10,000-00 For more Info and competition details on how to win a brand new camper trailer : visit www.adventureexpo.com.au Continue reading
Hospice Launches “Challenge”
The Toowoomba Hospice has officially launched the Annual Darling Downs Free Dress Challenge for 2010! At the Launch, Hospice Chairman Mr Graham Barron OAM encouraged all businesses, clubs, organisations and schools to have a free dress day during the months of May and June to raise funds for the Toowoomba Hospice, “these funds will assist the daily operations of this important community facility providing palliative and respite care for all ages” The organisers of the Challenge have taken a slightly different angle this year with running the Challenge over a two month period instead of one week Mr. Barron said “This gives the businesses, clubs, organisations and schools a wider time frame to hold their free dress day. We would like to raise at least $5000 from this fundraiser.” A Digital Camera, DVD Player and Photographic Portraits are up for grabs for whoever raises the most money. To make it fair for all, especially the ones with a smaller number of participants, the organisers will divide the total money raised to obtain an average per person. L to R – Grant Reid, Kristy Jackson, Charlie Voss & Andrew McLintock from Downs Financial Services joined Mark Munro from the Toowoomba Hospice at the Launch of the Darling Downs Free Dress Challenge. Intending participants can contact Mark Munro, on 07 46598500 OR email admin.toowoombahospice@bigpond.com to register their business, club, organisation or school. Continue reading
