Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in the Council Boardroom, 50 Brolga Street Quilpie, commencing at 7:00am.
The purpose of the meeting will be to review the results of various public tenders and adopt the 2018 2019 Annual Report.
Better Business Solutions – Tips, Tools and Tech is happening in Charleville, Tuesday 29 October at the Charleville RSL 37 Watson Street, from 9:30am to 2:00pm. One-on-one sessions available from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Lunch is provided and RSVP is essential.
Delivered by local experts in financial and rural business and tailored to the specific needs of small business across South West.
You can register online at www.trybooking.com/BFPDR.
For more details please contact Rhonda Toms-Morgan on 0407 678 574 or rhondatoms@bigpong.com
Quilpie Shire Council invites you to attend the official John Waugh Park Oval opening and Community Connect event with Johnathan Thurston and the JT Academy.
Monday 28 October 2019 at John Waugh Park commencing at 5:30pm. BBQ dinner will be provided with drink available for purchase at the bar.
Please RSVP to Quilpie Shire Council on 4656 0500.
Australian rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will bring his Johnathan Thurston Academy to Quilpie at the end of October to present a series of workshops to the local community to help inspire and prepare them for the future. He will also attend the official opening of the refurbished Quilpie Football Grounds.
Thurston will arrive in Quilpie on October 28 where he will host junior rugby league workshops at the footy grounds. The following day Thurston and his team from the Johnathan Thurston Academy will deliver the JTSucceed workshop to local students, which has been designed to encourage youth to stay in school – and attend – until they have finished their education.
The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, together with Quilpie Shire Council, is hosting a free workshop to walk you through the Managing Fodder Harvesting Code. Officers will be on hand to step you through all you need to know about the code, answer questions and demonstrate how to notify. The afternoon will be a practical demonstration in the field on how to self-audit.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday 22 October, in the supper room at the Quilpie Shire Hall. Commencing at 9:00am to 3:00pm with the afternoon session in the field to be advised on the day. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
To register visit the eventbrite page here or for further information please call Emma Seccull on 135 834 or email vegetation@dnrme.qld.gov.au.
If you feel like being pampered the Quilpie Hospital will hold a Pamper Morning, Thursday 10 October starting at 9:30am. Join in for hand and foot care as well as a sausage sizzle morning tea.
For more information please contact Quilpie Shire Council on 4656 0500 or Quilpie Hospital on 4656 0100.
Head down to the Quilpie Sports and Recreation Centre, Wednesday 09 October for a Mindfulness Session. The session starts at 12:15pm – 1:15pm, please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Mindfulness is paying full attention to what is going on in and outside you, moment by moment and without judgment. You observe your thoughts, feeling and sensations. You are also fully aware of your surroundings.
For more information please call Quilpie Shire Council on 4656 0500.
Calling all Youth aged 10 – 16 yrs to a “Feel Good” Afternoon at the Youth Centre Wednesday 09 October from 3:15pm – 5:00pm. There will be a craft activity called “Capturing your worry” and “Finding your inner strength” workshop. A delicious afternoon tea will be provided for everyone.
For more information please contact Michelle Donohue on 4656 0509.
Queensland Mental Health Week, 05-13 October 2019, is an annual event that aims to improve community awareness and interest in mental health and well being. The theme this year is to take time with six steps:
– Be active
– Keep learning
– Give
– Connect
– Take notice
– Care
Keep following the Quilpie Shire Council Facebook page for Mental Health events happening in the community!
View the Six Steps poster here.
Whether your friend has two legs or four, bring them along to the Airport Mulga Walk to support Queensland Mental Health Week, Sunday 6 October.
Walkers are to meet at the Airport entrance at 8am and finishing at Bicentennial Park for morning tea. Hope to see all best friends there!
Proudly supported by Primary Health Network Western Queensland.
