The latest Child Safety data released by the State Government shows that key investments to improve the system are having an impact in the South West region, BUT SADLY, ice use by parents is on the rise. Child Safety Minister Shannon Fentiman released the new figures as part of the June 2017 … [Read more...]
Deadly Thinking Workshop
Two workshops designed to promote social and emotional well-being in Indigenous communities will be held in Roma and Mitchell in mid-September. South West Hospital and Health Service Indigenous Health Coordinator Rodney Landers says the two Deadly Thinking workshops also would address the issue … [Read more...]
A New Gateway to Small Grants
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal is now inviting applications from community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia to its flagship Small Grants for Rural Communities program. There is $380,000 available in grants of up to $5,000 to enable local non-profit groups to … [Read more...]
Bush Nurse- 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero
A dedicated commitment to the wellbeing of her small central Queensland community has seen Lesley De Landelles take home the 2017 RFDS Queensland Hero award, presented to her at a gala event held in Brisbane. A bush nurse from Jericho, Lesley has been praised for her complete selflessness when it … [Read more...]
HOPE Deadly Recruits Camp
A special camp held this month for young people in the South West as part of the State Government and community-supported HOPE Project initiative has proved a great success. Recruits youth camp and mentoring program hosted 22 students from Cunnamulla, Charleville and St George state schools … [Read more...]
HOPE Reaches Across the State
A long-running school good behaviour initiative at Cunnamulla has received an overwhelming response from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to a call for donated male and female formal wear. Paroo Shire Council Librarian Tammy Hickey says the council, in association with both schools in town and the … [Read more...]
Fully-Funded NDIS in Maranoa
“A once-in-a-generation landmark reform” is how Federal member for Maranoa David Littleproud has described the Federal Government commitment to fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) during an impassioned speech to the IN Federal Parliament. During the speech on the floor of … [Read more...]
New program Helps Build Healthy Lifestyle
South West Hospital and Health Service are about to kick off a programme in Charleville that’ll help knock us all into shape. South West Hospital and Health Service Charleville-based dietitian Jessica Phillips says if you’ve had it with dieting and counting calories but want to be more active … [Read more...]
Blackall Billy Carts Are to Race Again
Blackall Police and the Blackall Blue Light Association are ramping up their efforts in readiness for the 2017 Blackall Billy Carts Bonanza which will blitz the region from August 5. Sgt. Ben Holdcroft says the cart races are the highlight of the Blackall social youth calendar. “This year … [Read more...]
Bad Blood Over Health & Hospitals Board Decision
There’s sharp criticism from member for Warrego, Ann Leahy, of the Government’s decision to replace Lindsay Godfrey on the South West Hospital and Health Service with a non-local, who she says is a “Labor Mate.” Her criticism has been reinforced by Liberal National Party Leader Tim Nicholls who … [Read more...]
