NEWSLETTERMARCH / APRIL 2015

2015 International Women’s Day Gala Dinner kicks off

Weipa

DENIM &DIAMONDS

Weipa Community Care Association Inc.

Weipa

1st of April - Go Blue for AutismHop to it and help us celebrate the Easter holidays! We will have a special Easter colour in competition available in the Community Centre. Add some colour, glitter, sparkle anything your heart desires!

School Holiday Fun with Weipa Town AuthoritySchool Holiday Sports at the Storm Surge Shelter Come down and join in the fun! 11.30am to 1.30pm weekdays (excluding public holidays).

22nd April - Small Business ExpoThis year we are proud to announce we will be part of the Small Business expo in 2015! Pop in and visit the many exciting home based and small business here in Weipa and what they can offer you. We will have heaps of information on upcoming events, services, Family Day Care Scheme and of course a raffle or two for you to win! 7pm-9pm at the Weipa Motel.

24th April - CAPS Dance Party Super HeroesCAPS Super Hero Dance Party, 8pm Carpentaria Golf Club. All money raised will help with new the vet clinic and employing a full time vet.

Month of May - Domestic Violence Month Sausage Sizzles and Events Help us spread the word about Domestic Violence Awareness in the month of May. Weipa Community Care Association will be hosting several events through out the month of May encouraging community to “Make the Call” about Domestic Violence. Event calender will be available on Facebook and in the Community Centre.

Thursday 14th - Weipa RSL Sub BranchWeipa RSL will host their monthly meeting at 7pm, Shop 2 Memorial Square, Rocky Point.

Friday 22nd - CAPS Dance Party Gender Bender CAPS Gender Bender Dance Party at 8pm Carpentaria Golf Club. All money raised will help with new the vet clinic and employing a full time vet.

Saturday 30th - Weipa Kindergarten Wine by the SeaEnjoy live entertainment, finger food, door prizes and wine tasting. Contact Melanie Smith on 0439 959 083 for more details.

WHAT’S ON2015 calender of events

APRIL

MAY

2015 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Anzac Day - Saturday 25th AprilQueen’s Birthday - Monday 8th JuneLabour Day - Monday 5th OctoberChristmas Day - Friday 25th DecemberBoxing Day - Saturday 26th December

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE EASTER

What an incredible start to the year we have had here at Weipa Community Care Association Inc.! We have kick started the year with two big events, some new faces in the team and not to mention some incredible support from the community. In March we hosted our annual International Women’s Day celebration and Nita Howells our brave Support Worker decided to raise funds and brave the shave for the Leukemia Foundation.

We welcomed Gemma Spencer to the team our new Family Day Care Co-ordinator in which she has been an absolute pleasure to work with. The Family Support Workers team have been busy planning Domestic Violence month to be held in May.

Again, the support that we have gained from community is absolutely priceless to us. Special thank-you to all of the business and individuals who supported International Women’s Day and Shave for a Cure.

Also a special mention to Margie Berry for your tasty donated treats and Sharon Carter for your continued support.

wcca team

Message from the Weipa Community Care Association Inc.

We have plenty of things happening in the next couple of months so check out our Facebook page for your daily dose of inspiration, news and events. See you in the Community Centre soon!

GET NOTICED

Do you have an event, charity, fundraiser or group that needs a little extra exposure? You can advertise in our newsletter or on our Community Centre digital screen. Contact us today to see how we can help you get noticed.

Email: development@weipacommunitycare.com

Connect with us online

We have had a very busy couple of months with some amazing events and support from the community.The year kicked off with our VIW FASHION NIGHT here in the Centre as a fantastic way to spend time with friends and shop from some of the hand picked fashion items available in the Op Shop.

This was the perfect lead up to the 2015 International Women’s Day Denim and Diamonds Gala Dinner. During the evening guests enjoyed a silent auction and raffles, photobooth, inspiring guest speakers, live music, three course meal and surprise entertainment by some of our local dancers. Over $2500 dollars was raised for improvements and renovations to the Community Op Shop. Guests also enjoyed a goodie bag full of important resources from local health facilitators and a special gift on arrival.

We have had an incredible start to 2015 and the support from community has been overwhelming! If you would like Weipa Community Care to be a apart of your next event or would like to support an event contact us today!

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND2015 International Womens Day Denim and Diamond Gala Dinner

This event would not have been possible without your support!

Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa Carpentaria Golf Club

Louise Pearce and Cassie LobleyMonique Eichperger

Kym Maree Beauty RoomWeipa Pottery Club

Coby Wakeling (Tupperware)Trese Shemlowski (Avon)

Una MillerKaren Ahktar

My Pathways Napranum Sewing Group

Delicate Blossoms PhotographyCape York Candles

Cape Dingo EmbroideryAll of the WCCA volunteers

TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT 9:30AM AT THE WEIPA COMMUNITY CENTREdrop into the Community Centre for more information

This get-together was launched to allow new arrivals to meet with those of us who have lived in Weipa for a while. Stories can be

shared about settling in, shopping, sourcing those favourite items, camping tips and lots more. Best of all you will find new friends!

WEIPA

we would love to meet you

W E I PA

COFFEE CLUB

we meet every

WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO TOWN OR YOU HAVE LIVED HERE FOR SOME TIME, we would love to meet you at Weipa Coffee Club!

proudly supported by

Weipa Town AuthorityCroco’s Cubbyhouse

Susanne GaneCapeacino Crew

Razorbacks Oztag TeamWeipa Gourmet MeatsWeipa Bakery and Cafe

Alira Clancy & Nadja Pilkington Trese & Ben Shemlowski

YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR HAT ON!Nita Howells braves the shave and raises funds for the Leukemia Foundation!

Our second big event for the year was a family Fun Day, celebrating our diverse community and why we love living in Weipa and Australia. It also just so happened to be World’s Greatest Shave weekend and our Support Worker Nita Howell’s was braving the shave!

During the day kids and families enjoyed the gold coin donation entry to the swimming pool, sausage sizzle, coffee, ice-cream van and sand art. In 2015 we also have sponsored the Razorback Oztag team so

members of this great group were there to help us run the day. All proceeds went to Nita’s fundraising and to support the Weipa Community Care Association Inc. We helped Nita successfully reach her fundraising goal of $2000!

Thank-you again to all of the business that supported the event by either donating products or their time. It was a fun filled day and a great opportunity for families from Weipa, Napranum, Mapoon and surrounding areas to enjoy with each other.

This event would not have been possible without your support!

TUESDAY & THURSDAY AT 9:30AM AT THE WEIPA COMMUNITY CENTREdrop into the Community Centre for more information

This get-together was launched to allow new arrivals to meet with those of us who have lived in Weipa for a while. Stories can be

shared about settling in, shopping, sourcing those favourite items, camping tips and lots more. Best of all you will find new friends!

WEIPA

we would love to meet you

W E I PA

COFFEE CLUB

we meet every

WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO TOWN OR YOU HAVE LIVED HERE FOR SOME TIME, we would love to meet you at Weipa Coffee Club!

proudly supported by

In further news the Support Services Team has also been making regular trips out to Mapoon and these have been welcome and appreciated. The connections established in Mapoon have been growing strong, enabling us to link deeper with community. Excess donations to our Op Shop have been further donated to My Pathway in Mapoon who

are using the goods to open their own mini Op Shop. Books have been a major donation recently and we have been very excited to be able to set up mini libraries in both Napranum and Mapoon. The books will all be circulated providing community with literature for both entertainment and learning.This past week, Mary was invited to attend a market day in Napranum. It was a fun day with coconut

DRUMMING TO THE BEAT

The Support Services team has been going ahead with the focus of interacting more with community and of supporting and educating community in building healthy relationships.

A very exciting program to be started next month is DrumBeat!! Mary and Sue have become facilitators in the program and are pumped and ready to get drumming.

DrumBeat is a unique program designed to be fun and interactive, while delivering life skills and healthy messages to participants. It is a flexible program, suitable for use in many different environments. The Support Services Team currently has plans to run the program with young people in the school as well as at the Women’s Group in Napranum.

Social connection is the main focus of the DrumBeat program. Team work and music brings the participants together, connecting them in a way that they may not otherwise be open to. Once this connection has been established participants are open to receive messages to assist them in finding meaning in their own lives and they learn practical skills to strengthen the personal relationships in their own lives.

Special thanks to My Pathway in particular Derek Carter for the donation of the drums needed to get the program up and running.

“DRUMBEAT IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BE FUN AND INTERACTIVE, WHILE DELIVERING LIFE SKILLS AND HEALTHY MESSAGES TO PARTICIPANTS.”

Mary Lum, Susan Bowman & Nita HowellsSupport Workers - Families

Mary, Sue & Nita

NILS REPORT No Interest Loans Scheme

Special acknowledgment this month goes to Susan Bowman, our dedicated NILS Support Worker!

Sue has been working tirelessly and her efforts did not go unnoticed by the NILS board, who commended her for the quality of her work and for the commitment she has shown to accurately record and operate the NILS process.

husking competitions, stalls brimming with items to purchase, and mouth-watering food to share for lunch.

Donations to our women’s shelter have continued and are always very much appreciated. Thank you so much to everyone in the community who has contributed with toiletries and food donations.

Our next big focus is the month of May – DV Month! Stay tuned as May draws closer; it’ll be a month packed with community events, entertainment, information, support and recognition as we acknowledge domestic violence and as a community come together to do our part to stamp it out.

WELL DONE

GIVING opens the way to

RECEIVINGWe are always in need of a helping hand. If you ever have anything you would like to

donate to the Women’s shelter please visit us in the Community centre. Your support helps make a difference in a woman’s life.

Congratulations Sue and thank you for all your good work!

A service provided by Weipa Community Care Association Inc, funded by the

Queensland Government Dept of Communities, Child Safety & Disability Services & Dept of Housing and Public Works

NAPRANUM • MAPOON • WEIPA

Email: family@weipacommunitycare.com

Abuse is: Physical • Emotional • Social • Sexual

Financial • Threatening • Stalking • Spiritual • Verbal Damage to Property

24 Hours Crisis Accommodation Private & Con�dential Service

Weipa North West Cape Healing Service

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

BREAK THE SILENCE • STOP THE VIOLENCE

you’ re not alonewe can help

After Hours Phone: 4069 9877Day Time Phone: 4069 9272

Op shop helps students open channels of communication.Recently, grade twelve students from Western Cape College visited the Op Shop this month to undergo a workshop on communication and appearance. Their teacher, Cicely Baira coordinated the activity and the students gained some fantastic hands on education. It was great to see the Op shop and Community Centre used as a fun and educational resource for the community.

The Community Centre is here to facilitate the educational needs of your students, community group or organisation. Contact us today and see how we can help.

DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP SHINES BRIGHTWe were very excited to receive support and sponsorship from Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa for the 2015 International Women’s Day celebrations.

Their generous sponsorship helped purchase one of a kind pieces from local artists and business in the area, that were auctioned off during the night. Their support helped us raise over $1000 to help go towards improvements and renovations to the Op Shop and Community Centre.

Thank-you again for your generous donation and support it truly is priceless to us and the community.

OP SHOPEDUCATION

Weipa

Thank-you so much to Margie Berry for your beautiful donations of cakes, muffins and tasty treats to the Community Centre. It’s the little things that mean the most to us all! Your thoughtfulness is one of a kind!

NAPRANUM MEN’S GROUP LTD

Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life - they are men with time on their hands and they would like something meaningful to do with that

time. Shed activities are conducted BESIDE THE NAPRANUM CLINIC

plus various locations around the community.

Opening days:Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Contact the local Co-ordinator on 0459 825 738 or

Men’s Shed Australia LTD 0457 888 378 for more information

NAPRANUM MEN’S GROUP LTD

Members of Men’s Sheds come from all walks of life - they are men with time on their hands and they would like something meaningful to do with that

time. Shed activities are conducted BESIDE THE NAPRANUM CLINIC

plus various locations around the community.

Opening days:Monday to Friday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Contact the local Co-ordinator on 0459 825 738 or

Men’s Shed Australia LTD 0457 888 378 for more information

RAATSICC Meet and Greet, Napranum 2015RAATSICC Meet and Greet, Napranum 2015RAATSICC Meet and Greet, Napranum 2015

Our Children, Our Youth, Our Families and Our Communities are safe, resilient & empowered

The RAATSICC Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family Support Service assists parents and/or families who are vulnerable or at risk of entering the child protection system. Our service provides parents and/or families with practical guidance, advice and support to strengthen, enhance and value their parenting skills so that their child and/or children are safe and cared for.

RAATSICC Family Support Workers acknowledges the personal, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of parents and/or families and can assist and support with:

• Managing a household;• Planned and safe daily routines;• Nutrition and meals;• Understanding child development and needs;• Health care;• Emotional support;• Housing and responsibilities;• Budgeting and income;• Child / parent relationship and communication;• Alternative forms discipline for children;• Information on services / programs that also assist families

MEET AND GREETTeam members proud to be invited to the 2015 RAATSICC meet and greet

Mary, Sue, Kylie and Rebecca were excited to be invited to the 2015 RAATSICC Meet and Greet in Napranum this month. It was a great opportunity to introduce new RAATSICC staff members to other professional members of the community, health and support workers. RAATSICC specialises in the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children within the extended family and cultural community.

For all case and referral inquiries please email: fsregionalintake@raatsicc.org.au or call the office on (07) 40300900

GOING BLUE FORAUTISMThe community centre has turned blue to join in raising awareness and funds for autism. Pens and wrist bands from Autism Queensland are for sale at the counter, and we’ve decorated the centre blue.

We also have a special rack of blue clothing put aside, and all money raised from the sale of these clothes will be donated directly to the Go Blue for Autism campaign.

When a person has autism, their brain is wired differently to other people, and they may find it difficult to interact socially and communicate with others. Autism Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision to partner with children, adults and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder to make positive difference in their lives through choice and opportunity.

All funds raised through the Go Blue for Autism campaign will help Autism Queensland continue to deliver vital state wide Outreach support services to school children diagnosed with ASD.

BUY ANY ITEM FROM OUR

BLUE RACK FOR JUST $4 & WE WILL DONATE IT TO AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH FUNDRAISING!

Weipa Community Care Association goes blue for the month of May

“WHEN A PERSON HAS AUTISM, THEIR BRAIN IS WIRED DIFFERENTLY TO OTHER PEOPLE”

AutismSpectrumDisorder

The cause of ASD is not fully understood. Although there is no cure, appropriate early interventions, therapy and education delivered by professionals with expertise in ASD can make a significant difference.

Autism Queensland: (07) 3273 0000 or autismqld.com.au

ASD is a complex lifelong developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate, interact with others and cope in everyday situations.

While the symptoms of ASD vary greatly from person to person, the main areas of difficulty are in social awareness and interaction, communication and restricted and repetitive behaviour.

Every person with ASD is different to another and has their own way of seeing the world, which makes them interesting and unique.

APPROX.

HAVEASD

Leukaemia

Blindness

Deafness

Diabetes

Cerebral Palsy

ASDIs more prevalent than cerebral palsy, diabetes, deafness, blindness and leukaemia combined.

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P E O P L E

Affectsmoremalesthanfemales.

The NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME provides individuals and families of low income the

opportunity to lend money that has: NO FEES • NO CHARGES • NO INTEREST

Loans are for: Essential household goods

(fridges, TV, washing machine, beds)Health and education needs

Weipa

Who is eligible:You must be a low income earner, earning $50,000

or less a year or receiving Centerlink benefits

For more information contact: 4069 9272 or visit the Weipa Community Centre

(next to the swimming pool)

Capital Base generously provided by National Australia Bank

The NO INTEREST LOAN SCHEME provides individuals and families of low income the

opportunity to lend money that has: NO FEES • NO CHARGES • NO INTEREST

Loans are for: Essential household goods

(fridges, TV, washing machine, beds)Health and education needs

Weipa

Who is eligible:You must be a low income earner, earning $50,000

or less a year or receiving Centerlink benefits

For more information contact: 4069 9272 or visit the Weipa Community Centre

(next to the swimming pool)

Capital Base generously provided by National Australia Bank

WHAT YOU’LL NEED1 egg, lightly whisked

1/2 cup (45g) cornflake crumbs

1 (about 200g) chicken breast fillet, cut into 3cm pieces

1 small (about 290g) orange sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1cm-thick slices

Olive oil spray

Sweet chili sauce, to serve

Mixed salad leaves, to serve

STEP 1 Preheat oven to 200C and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.

STEP 2 Place the egg and cornflake crumbs in separate bowls. Dip a piece of chicken into the egg then in the cornflake crumbs, tossing to coat. Place on one prepared tray.

STEP 3 Use a 4cm-diameter star pastry cutter to cut stars from the sweet potato slices. Place on the remaining tray.

STEP 4 Lightly spray the chicken and sweet potato with olive oil spray. Bake the sweet potato for 10 minutes. Add the chicken and bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the nuggets are cooked through and the sweet potato is tender. Serve with sweet chili sauce and salad leaves.

YUMMYCHICKENNUGGETS

Recipe found on www.taste.com.au

KID FRIENDLY RECIPE

GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR

SHAPES & USE DIFFERENT CUTOUTS

To prep: 0:20 / To cook: 0:25 / Difficulty: easy / Serves 2

WELCOME ABOARD GEMMAWe are very excited to introduce our newest team member Gemma Spencer taking on the role of Family Day Care Coordinator. Gemma has an extensive legal and education background with a passion for early childhood education.

Her goal for Weipa Family Day Care is to continue to grow the service and ensure the families of Weipa have plenty of care and education opportunities for their children. She would like to see the Weipa Family Day Care grow to be equal sized education facility as other businesses in the region.

Gemma has lived in Weipa for over 12 months and made the move from the Sunshine Coast with her husband and son. She loves the unique Weipa lifestyle and looks forward to taking on this new position head on. If you would like more information regarding placing your child on a wait list or would like information regarding becoming an educator, please don’t hesitate to contact Gemma on 0488 244 481 or email fdc@weipacommunitycare.com

Alternatively, pop into the Community Centre (next to the swimming pool) and have a coffee (or tea) with Gemma to discuss your requirements further.

family day care has operated for over

40 yearsOver 104,130* families use family day care

over 179,200* children are enrolled

in family day care

there are over 27,000**

family day care educators

There are 714* family day care

approved services

*Department of Social Services ‘Child care and Early Learning in Summary’ report March 2014

**FDCA database

DID YOU KNOW THAT ACROSS AUSTRALIA:

• High quality child care

• Family environment

• Individual attention for your child

• Opportunity to build strong relationship with one primary educator

• Dedicated co-ordinator to ensure highest quality of education and care is met

WHAT MAKES WEIPA FAMILY DAY CARE so awesome?

What are you waiting for?Weipa Community Care Association / Family Day Care SchemeContact Gemma (Family Day Care Coordinator)(07) 40699272 or 0488 244 481 or email: fdc@weipacommunitycare.com

www.weipacommunitycare.comFor more info, resources & fun visit us on Facebook

meet • eat • shop • connectAddress: 1 Hibberd Drive Weipa

Postal Address: PO Box 902, Weipa Qld, 4874

Tel: (07) 4069 9272Fax: (07) 4069 9130

Email: ceo@weipacommunitycare.com

OPENING HOURS Monday: 10:00 a.m - 04:00 p.m

Tuesday - Thursday: 09:00 a.m - 04:00 p.mFriday: 09:00 a.m - 01:00 p.m

FAMILY DAY CARE HOURSTuesday - Wednesday: 09:00 a.m - 04:00 p.m

FAMILY DAY CARE SCHEME CO-ORDINATION E: fdc@weipacommunitycare.com

WESTERN CAPE WOMEN’S CRISIS SHELTER SERVICE Tel: (07) 4069 9877

(Between 08:30 a.m and 06:00 p.m)

Alternatively please call the police at any timeTel: (07) 4090 6000

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 000

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Weipa Community Care Association Inc. thanks the Queensland Government for continued support and funding