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Intrepid Heritage trekkers race to the top of Mt Everest

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

It’s a tough trek to the top of Mt Everest, but that hasn’t stopped 20 teams of staff members from Heritage Building Society in Toowoomba from launching a race to the summit. Workmates from Clifford Gardens, Grand Central and K-Mart branches, along with multiple head office teams, have set out with the top of the world in their sights. Even more impressive is that they are doing it without oxygen tanks, parkas or gloves, and without even leaving the neighbourhood! That’s because the teams are tackling the Everest Virtual Challenge, a unique fund-raising event sponsored by Heritage Building Society that supports sick kids at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane. The concept is simple. Teams of up to 15 people are aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day in the two weeks between May 17 and 30. If they do that, the team will collectively total 2.1 million steps, which is the equivalent of walking to the top of Mt Everest. Teams use pedometers to track their steps and gather sponsors along the way. All money raised goes to the Royal Children’s Hospital. The target is $150,000 by the end of the two weeks. Heritage CEO John Minz said the event was potentially life-changing, in more ways than one. ”Each year, the Royal Children’s Hospital cares   for more than 30,000 children from all over Queensland and beyond. About 60 per cent come from regional and rural areas. “Through the support of the community, the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation works wonders for sick kids by investing in groundbreaking research leading to faster diagnoses, better treatments and ultimately cures for childhood illnesses. “The money raised by the Everest Virtual Challenge contributes directly to these life-changing projects. “And the Challenge is fantastic because it also encourages people to improve their own health by getting out and exercising. Walking 10,000 steps a day could be life-changing- and perhaps life-saving – for participants as well. Altogether Heritage Building Society has entered almost 400 staff members in 33 teams – that’s from a total staff of 700. If you would like to help sponsor the Everest Virtual Challenge event, inquire at your local Heritage branch or log onto the website at www.workingwonders.com.au . Andrew Fox Public Relations Manager 0419 714 204 Continue reading →

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Hospice gets a Sweetener!

Posted on May 25, 2010 by admin

In recent months Queensland X-Ray patients and staff have bought and eaten their way through $6000 worth of chocolate… but it’s all been in aid of a good cause. Money has been raised for The Toowoomba Hospice which is a private, six-bed health care facility offering palliative care to those who have a terminal illness. Queensland X-Ray’s Ms Julie Abel, who organized the fundraiser, was on hand to present Mark Munro from the Toowoomba Hospice with a cheque for $6,000.00! Ms Abel wanted to thank every one who supported the Chocolate Drive “Sincere thanks to everyone who has helped raise this money, it’s for a really worthwhile cause and I hope that everyone has enjoyed eating the fruits of their labour.” Mr. Munro mentioned how important it was to have the support for businesses and organisations like Queensland X-Ray supporting the Hospice and he also wanted to reassure all who donate money to the hospice; that it stays here “The Hospice is a Local Charity and I am very proud to say that the money raised locally stays locally to support local families on the Downs and Lockyer Valley” Julie Abel and Mark Munro Checkout the Chocolates that have helped raise $6000.00 for the Toowoomba Hospice. Continue reading →

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Millmerran Health & Wellbeing Expo 20th May

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

The Health and Wellbeing Expo is looking good with over 60 stalls which is a record for all expos we have held so far. We have some different exhibitors this year… life mentors, lavender, soaps, jewellery, relaxation and meditation classes, and the usual aged care services and children’s play groups. We have olives and essential oils, continence aids and sports, food and massage. Janelle Johnson is again catering and she has a fantastic menu. Millmerran HEALTH EXPO 2010 Service Providers 1 Mobility Needs 31 Headspace – Southern Downs 2 Dept’ of Veteran’s Affairs 32 Oral Health Services 3 Millmerran Home Maintenance & Safety House Committee 33 Yallambee Retirement Village 4 C & K Millmerran Community Pre-schooling Centre 34 Southern Downs Community Health Council 5 Sport & Recreation Queensland 35 L.A Gourmet Coffee Carts 6 Leven K Lavender 36 Goomburra Valley Organics & Natural Soaps 7 Personal Helpers and Mentors program 37 The Older Mens Network Inc (TOMNET) 8 Jess Linwood 38 Millmerran and Warwick Child Health 9 Tunstall Health Care 39 Millmerran MOW, CACPS, HC, FC. 10 Bowel Screen Qld 40 Gareth Edwards Optometrist 11 Continence Advisory Service 41 Council on The Aging 12 Coolmunda Olives 42 McGrath Foundation 13 Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre 43 Ososlean – by Mannatech Rep Tiffany Gaal – Nutritional Products 14 Toowoomba & Darling Downs Diabetic Group Inc. 44 Carers Queensland 15 Birth Ready, Baby Ready 45 Kath Dickson Family Centre : Raintree Project 16 Elaine Bartlett – Life Mentor/Counsellor 46 Forrest Estate Olive Grove & Winery 17 Jan Wilson – Bowen Therapy 47 Cancer Council Qld 18 Young Living Essential Oils 48 Tin Lids Playgroup 19 Intouch Direct 49 “Energise” Toowoomba 20 (Mobile) Womens Health Service 50 Sue Jewell-Webb – Natural Therapy 21 Bravehearts Inc. Childrens Charity 51 Rural Allied Health Team 22 Blue Care 52 Portrait Place, Toowoomba 23 Look Good, Feel Good 53 Doterra Essential Oils 24 Qld Centre for Mothers & Babies 54 Millmerran Library 25 Brenda’s Bowen Therapy 55 Kath Dickson Family Centre : Family Day Care 26 Community Nutritionist 56 Lifeline Darling Downs 27 Barb Harris – Hawaiian Massage 57 Beauty Effects 28 Toxin Awareness 58 “The Foot Man” – D. Kasch 29 Leukaemia Foundation 59 Red Cross Home Stay 30 Chaplaincy Committee (Local) 60 Cindy/Bronte Bags and Things The Expo is being held in the Millmerran  Sports Centre. Members of the public,  health professionals and in fact anyone with an interest is invited to attend between 9am and 4pm on Thursday, 20th May. For more information, phone; Helen on 4695 3123,  Jenny on 4695 1829  or the                                        Sports Centre on 4695 1036 Continue reading →

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Millmerran Health & Wellbeing Expo 20th May

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

The Health and Wellbeing Expo is looking good with over 60 stalls which is a record for all expos we have held so far. We have some different exhibitors this year… life mentors, lavender, soaps, jewellery, relaxation and meditation classes, and the usual aged care services and children’s play groups. We have olives and essential oils, continence aids and sports, food and massage. Janelle Johnson is again catering and she has a fantastic menu. Millmerran HEALTH EXPO 2010 Service Providers 1 Mobility Needs 31 Headspace – Southern Downs 2 Dept’ of Veteran’s Affairs 32 Oral Health Services 3 Millmerran Home Maintenance & Safety House Committee 33 Yallambee Retirement Village 4 C & K Millmerran Community Pre-schooling Centre 34 Southern Downs Community Health Council 5 Sport & Recreation Queensland 35 L.A Gourmet Coffee Carts 6 Leven K Lavender 36 Goomburra Valley Organics & Natural Soaps 7 Personal Helpers and Mentors program 37 The Older Mens Network Inc (TOMNET) 8 Jess Linwood 38 Millmerran and Warwick Child Health 9 Tunstall Health Care 39 Millmerran MOW, CACPS, HC, FC. 10 Bowel Screen Qld 40 Gareth Edwards Optometrist 11 Continence Advisory Service 41 Council on The Aging 12 Coolmunda Olives 42 McGrath Foundation 13 Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre 43 Ososlean – by Mannatech Rep Tiffany Gaal – Nutritional Products 14 Toowoomba & Darling Downs Diabetic Group Inc. 44 Carers Queensland 15 Birth Ready, Baby Ready 45 Kath Dickson Family Centre : Raintree Project 16 Elaine Bartlett – Life Mentor/Counsellor 46 Forrest Estate Olive Grove & Winery 17 Jan Wilson – Bowen Therapy 47 Cancer Council Qld 18 Young Living Essential Oils 48 Tin Lids Playgroup 19 Intouch Direct 49 “Energise” Toowoomba 20 (Mobile) Womens Health Service 50 Sue Jewell-Webb – Natural Therapy 21 Bravehearts Inc. Childrens Charity 51 Rural Allied Health Team 22 Blue Care 52 Portrait Place, Toowoomba 23 Look Good, Feel Good 53 Doterra Essential Oils 24 Qld Centre for Mothers & Babies 54 Millmerran Library 25 Brenda’s Bowen Therapy 55 Kath Dickson Family Centre : Family Day Care 26 Community Nutritionist 56 Lifeline Darling Downs 27 Barb Harris – Hawaiian Massage 57 Beauty Effects 28 Toxin Awareness 58 “The Foot Man” – D. Kasch 29 Leukaemia Foundation 59 Red Cross Home Stay 30 Chaplaincy Committee (Local) 60 Cindy/Bronte Bags and Things The Expo is being held in the Millmerran  Sports Centre. Members of the public,  health professionals and in fact anyone with an interest is invited to attend between 9am and 4pm on Thursday, 20th May. For more information, phone; Helen on 4695 3123,  Jenny on 4695 1829  or the                                        Sports Centre on 4695 1036 Continue reading →

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School Joins Hospice ‘Challenge’

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

Another school has taken on the ‘Annual Darling Downs Free Dress Challenge’ for 2010 in aid of the Toowoomba Hospice! Drayton and Wyreema State Schools have been joined by Clifford Park Special School in the Challenge of raising money for our local Hospice. Mr. Mark Munro Promotions and Fundraising Manager from the Toowoomba Hospice said he was please to receive the call from the school to confirm their support. Back Row L – R – Cheryl Williams, Phillip Barry, Blake Preston, and Maureen Smith Front Row L – R – Katherine Lacey, Jo Aston had their photo taken with Mark Munro at the Toowoomba Hospice where they enjoyed morning tea, a tour and learnt more about the facility and services it provides to the community free of charge. “As part of their Enterprise unit at Clifford Park Special School, these students (pictured) have chosen to accept the Free Dress Challenge. The students will be organising a Free Dress Disco at the school on June 15 th with proceeds being raised from entry and food sales.” Mr. Munro also said “In addition to their fundraising efforts the students will be volunteering for the next few weeks at the Hospice in the grounds and educating their fellow students on the important service the Hospice provides to the terminally ill and families here on the Downs and Lockyer Valley” Mr. Munro wanted to sincerely thank all the teachers and students from Drayton and Wyreema State Schools who have had their free dress day and encourage other schools to take on the challenge, “Your school could win a Digital Camera from Wilsonton Betta Electrical!” Businesses, clubs, organisations or schools can contact Mark Munro, on 07 46598500 OR email admin.toowoombahospice@bigpond.com to register Continue reading →

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Council Connections: Week 3, May 2010

Posted on May 15, 2010 by admin

Toowoomba Regional Council Connections The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton General news including swine flu vaccination, formation of two community planning groups, water rates notices, the Sustainable Home closing and some roadworks. Continue reading →

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