Cr Danita Potter - Community Portfolio Report - 15 November 2017
South Burnett Libraries Proston Library 19 people attended Proston Library to take part in an informative talk by Denis Longhurst, the author of Plantation Papua, and his wife Leslie. On Thursda
South Burnett Libraries
Proston Library
19 people attended Proston Library to take part in an informative talk by Denis Longhurst, the author of Plantation Papua, and his wife Leslie.
On Thursday 12 October as part of Mental Health Week, Sharon from Suicide Prevention visited the Proston Library to raise awareness of Mental Health issues and inform attendees of the services available to them in the region.
Kingaroy Library
The Spanish lessons hosted at Kingaroy Library by volunteer tutor Silvia have been successfully running for the past 2 years.
Kingaroy Library took part in the South Burnett Regional Council’s Mental Health Week Community Breakfast by opening the doors early to host guest speaker Mary Woods one of the founders of the “Tie Up the Black Dog” committee.
The library is beginning to see positive outcomes as a result of the ongoing partnership between South Burnett Libraries and Child Health. One of the Mum’s who wasn’t aware of the First 5 Forever programs was delighted that these sorts of programs are available locally.
Wondai Library
Wondai Library has gone through quite a few adjustments in recent months after a change in Library Officers.
The First 5 Forever program has changed days and times from a fortnightly event to a weekly story time, which is held in the morning before the library opens to the general public. Local Community Health Nurse Amy Innes, will be joining the story time sessions as of Tuesday 14 November to run free children’s health checks and baby weigh-ins as is done in a number of other library branches.
Tech Savvy Seniors has also been introduced with a few eager customers already attending. These sessions offer participants the chance to learn about computers, smart devices (iPads/smartphones), the internet & email.
During Mental Health Week (8th-14th October) the South Burnett Suicide Prevention group held a morning tea in the Library to help raise awareness for mental health issues.
The library’s very own ‘Seed Swap’ for all the keen gardeners in the local community has been introduced to Wondai Library.
Community Grants Program – In-Kind Sponsorship.
In-kind sponsorship which is a component of Council’s Community Grants Program continues to have a high level of demand since the commencement of the new grants program this year. Previously Council did offer in-kind assistance however this support is now tracked internally so that Council can report on the sponsored activities.
Since July, Council has approved and funded the following applications:
|
Applicant |
Activity/Event |
Provided |
|---|---|---|
|
South Burnett Suicide Prevention working group |
Winter Warmers |
100 Chairs Delivered & Picked Up |
|
Wondai Garden Expo |
September Garden Expo |
100 Chairs |
|
Nanango Funfest (mardi gras) |
Mardi Gras |
10 Wheelie Bins, Open & Clean Toilets, Open Gates, unlock lights and power to stage |
|
Relay for Life Captains Dinner Committee |
Captains Dinner |
Set up, Clean up and skip bin |
|
Murgon Rotary |
Skate Park Opening |
Chairs delivered and set up |
|
C&K Kindy Blackbutt |
Kindy Fete |
Road Closed Barriers, Orange Mesh & Signage |
|
Wondai Senior Citizens Club |
Seniors Week Day 2017 |
Set up of tables and chairs in Wondai Town Hall |
|
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Murgon |
Health Talk |
80 Chairs supplied |
|
Nanango Netball Association |
Central Burnett Challenge Netball Carnival |
8-10 Wheelie Bins delivered |
|
Wondai AP&I Society |
Wondai 100th Show |
Supply of Chairs, Wheelie Bins & Gazebo |
|
Wondai Junior Rugby League |
Grand Final |
Supply of Mesh, Wheelie Bins and Toilet Clean |
|
Barambah Bowhunters & Field Archers Assoc Inc |
ABA State Final |
10 x Wheelie & 2 x Skip Bin |
|
Blackbutt Singers Inc |
Gala Regional Concert - Blackbutt Hall |
60 x Chairs supplied |
|
Rotary Club of Murgon |
Murgon Music Muster |
10 x Wheelie bins supplied with 20 Wheelie bins to be emptied Mon, Wed, Fri |
As per the policy, the in-kind services provided by Council are dependent on operational priorities, availability of resources and over all annual budget allocation. Applications can be made throughout the financial year for in-kind services which include:
- Supply of gazebo marquee;
- Supply of minor works ie mowing, grading;
- Supply of road signage and barriers;
- Supply of skip bins; and / or
- Supply of wheelie bins and chairs.