July 2022

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Message From Nicole

Kerbside Collection

Key Flood Contacts

Parks Update

Honour Ave Pedestrian Refuge

Gold Stars

What's On

SAM Signs Get Results

Road and Construction Works

Useful Links:

WHAT'S ON

Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

ANNERLEY LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 1735

Toddler Time*
Mondays, 9:15-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Babies, Books and Rhymes*
Fridays 9:15-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Makerspace*
10am-5pm, Fri 8 Jul
9am-4pm, Sat 9 Jul
Free art and craft activities each day of the school holidays. Ideal for children aged 2-10 years and their carers.

Introduction to Worm Farming*
Sat 30 Jul, 10-11:30am
Join commercial worm farmer Brian Donaldson as he shares practical knowledge and tips for setting up your own safe and efficient worm farm at home, while demonstrating how to avoid some of the common mistakes.

CORINDA LIBRARY
Tel: 3407 7701

Toddler Time*
Wednesdays, 9-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Babies, Books and Rhymes*
Fridays, 9-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Happy Singing Kids With Susanna O'Leary*
Thu 7 Jul, 9-9:30am
Fun-loving and oftentimes silly, Happy Singing Kids perform homegrown songs that you’ll love to sing! Ideal for children aged 0-5 years.

Street Science Workshop: Neon Bouncy Balls*
Fri 8 Jul, 1-2pm
Junior scientists will create super glow in the dark bouncy balls to take home. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

First 5 Forever Jarjum Stories*
Sat 9 Jul, 10-11am
In celebration of NAIDOC Week, share in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, songs, rhymes and interactive play activities. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

Let Off Some STEAM*
Thu 14 Jul, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.

Corinda Book Club*
Thu 26 Jul, 8:45-9:45am
Read, discuss and debate a fine selection of books with a friendly group.

Sourdough Breadmaking*
Sat 30 Jul, 10-11:30am
Learn how to make your own sourdough mother, look after her between batches, and then make the most amazing sourdough breads. Presented by Valerie Pearson from Green Living Australia.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 8615

Babies, Books and Rhymes*
Wednesdays 9:15-9:45am and 10:15-10:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite  seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Toddler Time*
Wednesdays, 11-11:30am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite seven days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

One-On-One Tech Help*
Fri 15 Jul, 2-3:30pm
Fri 22 Jul, 2-3:30pm
One-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

YA Book Club*
Thu 14 Jul, 4:30-5:30pm
Read and discuss Wicked Fox by Kat Cho and have fun with some bullet journaling! Ideal for those aged 12-17 years.

Gardening on a Budget with Kate Wall*
Sat 16 Jul, 10:30am-12pm
Learn garden design tricks to save money, how to use repurpose materials successfully, get great soil without expense, and set up a mini home nursery to grow your own plants. Ideas for your own garden plans are highly encouraged.

Evening Book Club*
Thu 21 Jul, 6-7pm
Read and discuss The Brisbane Line  by J.P. Powell.

Book Chat*
Wed 27 Jul, 1-2pm
Read and discuss The Dressmakers of Auschwitz  by Lucy J Adlington.

Meet Anita Link*
Thu 28 Jul, 6-7pm
Join Anita as she shares her journey in writing her memoir Abductions From My Beautiful Life: Erasing myths around severe mental illness.

Library E-Books and Downloads*
Fri 29 Jul, 2-3:30pm
This session includes tips on how to read, listen to or watch your favourite online library content including books, magazines, newspapers and music.

Southside Community Craft Circle
Tue 2 Aug, 1-3pm
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community. Please call Elinor on 0481 754 999 for more information.

Community Immunisation Clinics
9-11am, every second Friday (exc. public holidays)
Next clinic 15 July.
Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda
To book or for more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

Free Guided Tour - Sherwood Arboretum*
Sat 30 Jul, 9:30-11am
Enjoy a guided walk led by the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha and the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum.
Bookings required via Eventbrite.
For more information call 07 3403 2535.

Active and Healthy

Mum-Fit*
Mondays 9:30-10:30am
Sherwood Arboretum
To book email Nadu Fitness  or phone Nadia on 0487 070 174.

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Tuesdays, 8-9am from 12 July
Meet near the carpark
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Kevin on 3376 1830 for more info

Boxfit*
Tuesdays 9:30-10:15am
Nixon Park, Oxley
To book phone Firebloom fitness on 0432 168 667.

Aqua Yoga*
Tuesdays 12-1pm
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Cost $ pool entry
For more information phone Nichola on 0406 574 454.

Fun Soccer*
Wednesdays from 13 July
3-5 years 3:30-4pm
5-7 years 4:05-4:35pm
Fehlberg Park, Fairfield
To book visit Ginger Sport. For more information phone 1800 446 437.

Yoga
Saturdays from 16 July, 7-8am
Vallely St Park, Annerley
Phone Deanna on 0401 247 328 for more info

Deep Water Running*
Saturdays from 16 July, 10-11am
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Saturdays from 16 July, 11:30am-12:30pm
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
To book phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737..

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays from 17 Jul, 8-9am
Robinson Park, Fairfield
Phone Julian on 0439 073 860 for more info

Woodworking in the Park*
Thu 7 Jul, 10-11am
Thu 7 Jul, 11am-12pm
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Learn some woodworking skills and get making and creating. Timber off-cuts and other bits and pieces will be provided, along with a range of hand tools including saws, hammers, screw drivers and hand-drills. For ages 10-17. Cost $5.

Learn to Skateboard Workshop*
Thu 7 Jul, 10:30am-12pm
J.F. O'Grady Memorial Park, Fairfield
BYO helmet, skateboard, safety gear and water. For ages 5 to 17.
 To book visit ASCI  . For more information phone 1300 918 531.

Soccer Coaching*
Sat 9 Jul, 3-4pm (ages 12-14)
Sat 9 Jul, 4-5pm (ages 15-17)
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson
Get active with this introduction to football (soccer) coaching with team activities. No playing experience required.
To book visit  Quest Football Academy or phone 3447 6333 for more info

Vinyasa Yoga*
9:15-10:15am, Thu 14 Jul
Yeronga Memorial Park
Phone Niki Pethers on 0404 377 221 for more info

Survivor Challenge*
10am-12pm, Sun 24 Jul
Simpsons Playground, Graceville
Teams compete in fun but challenging activities for clues or rewards to the next challenge. For ages 10-17.
To book email Life Be in It FunWorks. For more information phone 0403 221 676.

GOLD

InShape4Seniors*
Mondays 10:30-11:30am
Hyde Rd Park, Yeronga
To book, phone Davide on 0413 214 017

Meditation and Sound Healing*
Every second Tuesday from 12 Jul, 10am-12pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
To book email Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre.
For more information phone 07 3379 6963.

Tai Chi for Health
Wednesdays from 13 Jul, 8:30-9:30am
John Walker Place, Yeronga
For more information phone Tai Chi for Health Brisbane on 0438 802 018

Aqua Yoga
Thu 14 Jul, 11am-12pm
$ pool entry
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 for more info

Dance & Art*
Every second Thursday from 14 Jul, 1-3pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
To book email Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre.
For more information phone 07 3379 6963.

GOLD'n'Kids Eco Drama*
Fri 8 Jul, 10am-12pm
Celebrate our beautiful environment and play drama games with a sustainability focus. For seniors and children. Cost $5.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

Belly Dance*
Wed 20 Jul, 2:30-3:30pm
Wed 27 Jul. 2:30-3:30pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
To book email Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre.
For more information phone 07 3379 6963.

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

English Classes
Beginners to advanced
9:30-11:30am, Mondays
Cost $3

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays
Cost $3

Clutter Group
Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Contact David 0400 903 663

Western Suburbs Clayworkers
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

Grumpy Old Men's Group
Thursdays, 10am-12pm

Budget Planning and Assistance
Thursdays - Contact Centre for more info

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11:30am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

Yeronga Community Centre
Support Hours 9-5pm, Monday-Friday (until 14 April)
9am-2pm Saturday- Sunday (until 14 April)
3848 2285 -- 26 Shottery St, Yeronga

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and referral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Group - 9:30am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Tuesday
Spanish Speaking Craft Group - 10am-12:30pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 8-9am
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Thursday
Art Group - 9am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Friday
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Faulkner Park Bushcare Group Working Bee*
Sun 10 Jul, 8:30-am-12pm
Second Sunday of every month
Faulkner Park, Graceville
Please RSVP to Jane 0427 420 743.

Graceville Social Soccer
Friday mornings from 6am to 7am
Graceville Memorial Oval
Players of all standards welcome for an easy going kick around (no hard tackles!).
Contact Paul if you would like more information: 0414 228 736

Sherwood Forest Runners
Saturday Mornings, 6:45am for a 7am start
Sherwood Forest Park, Jolimont St, Sherwood
Runners of all ages compete in either 2, 4 or 6km events.

Nature Babes
9:30am - 11:30am Wednesdays
0-5yrs Playgroup
Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Oxley Men's Shed
18 California Rd, Oxley
Monday: 8-11:30am
Tuesday: 8-11:30am
Thursday: 8-11:30am

Chelmer Speakers Group
Learn to speak in public and enjoy it
Sherwood AFL Club
41 Chelmer Street East, Chelmer

Sherwood Senior Citizens' Club
9am-12pm Every Thursday
Chapel Garden Retirement Village Community Room
36 Primrose St, Sherwood
Morning tea at 9am followed by group meeting and activities
Phone Carol on 3379 8353 for more info

Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch Building
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 0434921300 for more info

Chelmer and District Probus Club
9:30 for 10am, every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct, (opposite Sherwood Services Club)
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Phone Kathy on 0408 735 823 for more info

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Magpies AFL Club
Chelmer St E, Chelmer
Phone Pat on 3372 7525 for more info

Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Bushcare Group
From 8:30am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood
Ph: 3379 1453

Graceville Community Garden
Sundays 7am
Benarrawa Community Centre
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Monday of the month from 6.30pm
For more info contact Dennis on 0408 001 362 or email
annerleystephenshistorygroupin@gmail.com

Stephens Croquet Club
Play days Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Yeronga Memorial Park
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info call 0439 714 312

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday and Wednesday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Yeronga Probus Club
10am-12pm
Second Tuesday of the month
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3848 8321

Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch
2 Clewley Street, Corinda (opp Westside HQ)
Tel: 3278 6786
All current serving and ex-serving defence
force men and women are welcome.
Monthly meeting last Wednesday of the month
at 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.30am -11.00am
Morning Tea/Coffee Drop-in
Last Saturday of the month 11.00am-2.00pm
BBQ Lunch and Drinks

Graceville Croquet Club
53 Appel St, Chelmer 4068
Looking for something different to try?
Come and play Croquet
Meet new people
Make new friends
A fabulous way to combine a healthy outdoor activity with great social interaction.
Phone 0428 070 861 for more information.

Yeronga Globe Trotters
Meet 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
75-90min walk
Meeting point: under the mango tree, 16 Dublin St, Yeronga
Contact: Marion 0438 334 735

Your Space Pilates Walking Group
Free walking group for all. School terms only.
Meet 8:40am on Wednesdays and Fridays
30min walk
Meet: Yeronga Memorial Park, Honour Avenue, Yeronga
Contact: Marnie marnie@yourspacepilates.com.au

Club Oxley (Home of Oxley Bowls Club & Walking Football Oxley)
24A Englefield Rd, Oxley
Lawn Bowls
1-4pm Thu & Sat, Cost: $12
Walking football
6:30-8pm Wed
Cost: $10, first game free.

Centenary Theatre Group
Chelmer Community Centre
Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Sts, Chelmer
Phone 0435 591 720 for more information.

MESSAGE FROM NICOLE

Hi everyone

So many in our community are stuck in limbo at the moment waiting for their insurance company, waiting for the State to announce its resilient homes funding, waiting for builders to fix their homes or for Council to fix their local park. I know that that it’s taking far too long. The silence from the State Government and Council is appalling. Hopefully, the State will be making an announcement very shortly about how the $771m in flood resilience funding will be allocated so we can get moving.

If your insurer is stuffing you around call the Australian Financial Complaints Authority on 1800931678 or online via www.afca.org.au - they are the insurance industry watchdog and can help if your insurer is stuffing you around.

If you haven’t already, please make sure you have registered with Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) for the Flood Resilient Homes package. Funding will be made available to build back better and for buyback www.qra.qld.gov.au/resilient-homes.

In the interim, if you are looking for some fun local activities to do with the family the free Bands in the Park programme has recommenced at the Queensland Tennis Centre with the next free concert A Night at the Proms at 6pm on Saturday, 16 July.  The fabulous St Joseph’s, Corinda Fete is on Sunday 31 July.

Don’t forget if you are looking for some refuge from the cold with the kids, Council libraries are warm, inviting, have free wi-fi and great school holiday programmes. 

Amidst the gloom there is some fun and hope.

Regards, Nicole.

P.s. in some good news, Translink has agreed to our request to add two extra stops to the new 109 bus service to assist local residents, including the vision impaired community at Link Vision. The new stops are located at 14a (Fairfield Rd/Fenton St northbound and southbound).

KERBSIDE COLLECTION

Commencing Monday 22 August, 2022, Council will be conducting a Kerbside Large Item Collection Service for Tennyson Ward residents in Chelmer, Corinda, Graceville, Oxley and Sherwood.

Items can be left on the kerbside one day prior to the collection commencement date.

Please ensure the following guidelines are observed when placing items on the kerbside for collection:

  • the piles are tidy so the footpath and/or roadway is kept clear;
  • piles are no larger than two cubic metres (equal to a small box trailer load);
  • doors must be removed from refrigerators and cupboards;
  • no sharp or dangerous objects;
  • secure items if severe weather is expected; and
  • items must be able to be easily and safely lifted by two people.

Council will not collect unacceptable items placed on the kerb and illegal dumping fines may apply if unacceptable material is not removed. Unacceptable items include the following:

  • vegetation, dirt, stone, bricks, potted plants;
  • construction waste;
  • asbestos;
  • car parts and tyres;
  • general household waste;
  • liquids and hazardous waste (paint, chemicals);
  • gas bottles; and
  • glass and mirrors.

Kerbside collection for residents in Annerley, Fairfield, Tennyson, Yeronga and Yeerongpilly commences in the week starting Monday 24 April, 2023.

KEY FLOOD CONTACTS

Australian Financial Complaints Authority
insurance complaints and advice
www.afca.org.au or call 1800 931 678

Qld Reconstruction Authority (QRA)
www.qra.qld.gov.au - state grants and advice
www.qra.qld.gov.au/resilient-homes  - build back better funding

Qld Community Disaster
State Government grants
www.communityrecovery.qld.gov.au  or call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349

Services Australia
Commonwealth grants
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/south-east-queensland-floods-february-2022-australian-government-disaster-recovery-payment

Yeronga Community Centre
Community flood support
In person 26 Devon St, Yeronga or call 3848 2285 for a home visit

Brisbane City Council
Flood waste collections, rates rebate
3403 8888 or www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Tennyson Ward Office
Council and community advice, support and referrals
3403 8605 or www.nicolejohnston.com.au

Caxton Legal Centre
Free legal advice and social work support
3214 6333 or caxton.org.au

HUB Community Legal
Free legal advice
3372 7677, legal@hubcommunity.org.au  or in person at Inala Community Centre, 79 Poinsettia Street, Inala

Change Futures
Free in-person or telehealth psychology and counselling services
Call 3153 1093 or email info@changefutures.org.au to arrange a referral

PARKS UPDATE

Francis Outlook, Corinda

Work is underway on a tree management plan for Francis Outlook, Corinda. The tree management plan will include a mapped tree inventory, plant health care recommendations (pruning, mulching, fertilisation, cabling etc.) and a historical study of the original planting plan to determine whether any original trees were not replaced in the past. This year, Council will be investing $160,000 to undertake heritage restoration works to the gravestones, memorial and fencing to help preserve this historic memorial park.

Last year, I was really pleased to work with the Oxley-Chelmer History Group and Francis family descendants to install interpretive signage sharing the history of the extraordinary family after whom the park is named.

Hives Park, Sherwood

Construction is about to begin on the $140,000 playground upgrade at Hives Park, Sherwood. Works are scheduled for completion by the end of the month, weather permitting.

HONOUR AVE PEDESTRIAN REFUGE

Construction has commenced for the new pedestrian refuge on Honour Ave, Chelmer near Chelmer Station. Works will include:

  • a new pedestrian refuge crossing;
  • installation of yellow no stopping lines and upgrade of road markings to ensure access and sight lines are maintained;
  • installation of new kerb ramps and upgrades to a small section of footpath; and
  • turfing.

One tree near 147 Honour Ave, Chelmer will require removal to accommodate the project. Offset planning will take place elsewhere in the Ward.

Works will take place 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and are due for completion by mid-August 2022.

GOLD STARS

The 2022 Gold Star Reading Club program for children aged 6-12 years and the Little Stars Reading Club program for children aged 0-5 years has begun again this year and runs until 31 July.

The program provides fun, incentive based reading activities for children to improve their literacy and reading skills. Membership is free and you can register at your local library.

By reading for a minimum of 10 minutes a day and completing 10 reading challenges, children will receive a medallion and a certificate of achievement at the end of the programme at an awards ceremony.

To find out more about the program, visit Council's website here  or sign up at the Annerley, Corinda or Fairfield Library now!

WHAT'S ON

Madonna King L-Platers Book Launch
7-9pm, Wed 20 July
Corinda State High School
Corinda State High School P&C are proud to announce that Madonna King the author of L-Platers is coming to CSHS to present her latest book. L-Platers is a guide for parents and staff of teenage girls that explores what our girls need us to know in order to support them through the unprecedented pressures of growing up in today's world.
Tickets $10each. Light refreshments will be provided.

SAM SIGNS GET RESULTS

Oxley Rd, Oxley is posted as 40km/h during 7-9am and 2-4pm school days and 60km/h at all other times. The sign collected data for a 16 week period from 7 January to 29 April, 2022. During this time 915,595 vehicles (av. 8,174 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

During non-school zone periods, 44,024 vehicles or 5.5% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted 60km/h speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 66km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 9kms to 57km/h within the speed camera range.

During school zone periods, 42,760 vehicles or 36% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted 40km/h speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 51km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 7kms to 44km/h within the speed camera range.

Brisbane Cso, Fairfield is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 16 week period from 7 January to 29 April, 2022. During this time 452,199 vehicles (av. 4,037 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

34,868 or 7.7% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 68km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3km to 65km/h within the speed camera range.

Please slow down around busy school and pedestrian hot spots!

ROAD AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Road Resurfacing

  • Road resurfacing works are underway in Ellen St, Oxley at the junction of Oxley Rd. Works are due for completion 8 July, weather permitting.
  • Road resurfacing works are underway in Cardross St, Yeerongpilly. Works are due for completion 14 July, weather permitting.
  • Road resurfacing works are underway in Fairfield Rd, Yeerongpilly from Palomar Rd to Ortive St. Works will take place 7pm to 5am, weeknights only. Works are due for completion 28 July, weather permitting.
  • Road resurfacing works are scheduled to commence on 11 July in Erroll St, Graceville. Works are due for completion 20 July, weather permitting.

Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda

New name signage is due to be installed in coming weeks at Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda.

QLD Tennis Centre

Traffic management will be in place at the Queensland Tennis Centre from 5pm-8:30pm, Friday 22 July while a local school community event takes place. No roads will be closed.

Cross River Rail

The final sections of the pedestrian overpass at Yeronga Station are being lifted into place next weekend. Cross River Rail have advised that Fairfield Rd, Yeronga between Kadumba St and Yeronga St will be closed from 8pm on Saturday 9 July until 5am Monday 11 July to facilitate these works. Detours will be in place (see map below).