Cr Danita Potter - Community Portfolio Report - 16 May 2018
South Burnett Libraries The South Burnett Libraries are excited to be once again host the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALI
South Burnett Libraries
The South Burnett Libraries are excited to be once again host the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. In our libraries on Wednesday 23 May at 11am, “Hickory Dickory Dock” by Tony Wilson will be read to local audiences to promote the value of reading and literacy, promote the value and fun of books as well as promote storytime activities in public libraries.
Bookings are still available this year at the Kingaroy and Nanango libraries for local artists of the South Burnett Region to showcase their work. Artists have the opportunity to display their artworks for a month long exhibition.
Wondai Library’s Tech savvy sessions are proving popular. These sessions provide participants the chance to learn about computers, smart devices (iPads/smartphones), the internet & email, as well as online shopping and internet banking in a safe and friendly way. All sessions are free and by appointment only. Similar sessions are held in each South Burnett Library branch.
Community Grants Program
Today, the revised Community Grant Program is tabled for Council adoption. I would like to highlight the support Council has provided to local not-for-profit organisations to date for 2017/18, through the In-Kind category under the program:
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Organisation |
Project |
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South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group |
Winter Warmers 2017 |
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Wondai Garden Expo |
September Garden Expo |
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Nanango Funfest (mardi gras) |
Mardi Gras |
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Relay for Life Captains Dinner Committee |
Captains Dinner |
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Murgon Rotary |
Skate Park Opening |
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C&K Kindy Blackbutt |
Kindy Fete |
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Wondai Senior Citizens Club |
Seniors Week Day 2017 |
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Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Murgon |
Health Talk |
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Nanango Netball Association |
Central Burnett Challenge Netball Carnival |
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Wondai AP&I Society |
Wondai 100th Show |
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Wondai Junior Rugby League |
Grand Final |
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Barambah Bowhunters & Field Archers Assoc Inc |
ABA State Final |
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Blackbutt Singers Inc |
Gala Regional Concert - Blackbutt Hall |
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Rotary Club of Murgon |
Murgon Music Muster |
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Proston Car Rally Club Inc |
Rally Car Race |
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Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee |
Kingaroy Christmas Carnival |
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Wondai AP&I Society |
Wondai Christmas Eve Fair |
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Murgon Business & Development Assoc |
Murgon Christmas Carnival |
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Wondai Baptist Church |
Combined Church Services |
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Maidenwell Community Group |
Lifeflight Fundraiser |
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Proston Car Rally Club Inc |
January Rally |
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Wondai Garden Expo |
April Expo |
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Proston Show Society |
2018 Show |
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Wine & Food in the Park |
2018 Event |
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Wooroolin Lions Club |
The Swamp Show and Shine |
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South Burnett Motors and Motion |
Wondai Street Sprints |
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Kumbia & District Charity Campdraft Association |
2018 Kumbia Charity Campdraft |
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Nanango Sporting Association |
Power Up, Show, Shine & Swap Meet |
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Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft Inc |
Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft |
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South Burnett Rugby League |
Zone 5 U10/U35kgs Football Carnival |
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Rotary Club of Kingaroy |
RYDA 2018 |
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Wondai Hospital Auxiliary |
Hospital Fete |
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South Burnett Suicide Prevention working group |
Winter Warmers 2018 |
Human and Social Disaster Recovery – ‘What if’ Sessions
Last week, I was pleased to have welcomed participants in the ‘What If’ Resilient Community Organisation Workshop hosted by Council and delivered by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The training was to assist local community organisations to plan and be prepared for an event that could potentially impact their service delivery for four (4) to seven (7) days. There is still time for local community organisations to find out more about how to develop their business continuity plans as Council, through State Government funding, has engaged BIEDO to assist local organisations in this space. I encourage local service providers to make contact with BIEDO over the coming month.