Some of the roles that SES volunteers undertake are:

 Flood boat operations (Search & Rescue, resupply and evacuations)

 Storm Damage response (Temporary repairs to residences)

 Chainsaw operations

 First Aid and Welfare

 Community Engagement/Education

 Road Crash Rescue (not all groups)

SES volunteers support other agencies and services such as Rural Fire Service, QLD Ambulance Service, and QLD Police Service, in roles such as:

 Air Base Operations

 Casualty Handling

 Emergency Operations Centre

 Communications

 Search and Rescue

 Forensic/Crime scene Searches

You don’t need to have these skills already; all training is provided by the organisation to ensure that our volunteers have the appropriate training to safely and effectively respond to incidents within their communities.

To get in touch with your local SES Group in the South West Region and find out more, contact Area Office on 07 4592 5230 (office hours) or email QSESSWRAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

Additional information can be located here https://www.ses.qld.gov.au

Protecting nature and growing a better future for our environment is the focus for National Tree Day.

t’s time to get your hands dirty and increase our Region’s urban forest population. Join us and help plant trees at Pittsworth’s Rotaract Park, 103 Hill Street East, Pittsworth or Stenner Street Park in Middle Ridge on Saturday, 29th August from 8.30am-11.30am.

Those who are keen to participate are urged to make a booking due to COVID-19 health restrictions that will be in place limiting the number of attendees. To register your interest, call Council on 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au

For map and details visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/events

Your update to arrangements at Beauaraba Living during the COVID-19 restrictions for the information of residents and family members.

Residents of Beauaraba Living are being given as much opportunity to lead as normal a life as possible. Unfortunately, family and friends are NOT able to visit at this time.

It is hoped the pandemic can be brought under control around Australia in a reasonable time, allowing lives to return to some form of normality.

This update has been put together to reassure all family members that life within Beauaraba Living goes on, and we will not be letting the coronavirus beat us!

We thank you all, families, friends and community members for your understanding and supporting the residents and staff in these uncertain times.

We are very pleased to say that no resident or staff member have come into contact with the virus. To date we are totally COVID-19 free. We continue to do our best to keep it this way.

Staff are working hard to ensure that residents can keep in contact with family members by every means possible. We are all getting good at the following apps to enable the residents to see and talk to family, friends and loved ones.

If you would like to take advantage of any, Skype, Zoom, FaceTime or email, please make contact with Trish from the Lifestyle team for assistance.

Emails : You are more than welcome to email photos. The wonderful administration staff will be happy to print and deliver.  Send to: admin@beauarabaliving.org.au

Waving Window: A new concept that is working throughout Queensland,  catching up by either waving or talking on phones through glass panels/windows. Should you wish to take up this option please phone ahead to admin 07 4619 8422 and advise which location. This will allow time for staff to assist the resident and set up to be ready.

We have had wonderful rain and the town is looking fantastic after a very long dry period. We will have gardens open and buses running both days, morning and afternoon, North, South, East and West to outlying industries and agricultural areas showcasing the history of the surrounding Pittsworth Area with a local guide onboard.  There will be buses also running from the main street to Beauaraba Living and The Grange Country Villas.

The main street businesses will open for extended hours and there will be markets throughout featuring only local artisans and producers.  The Art Gallery will be open with the ‘Showcasing Autumn Art’ Exhibition. The Pittsworth Function Centre will host a display of images of the region by the U3A Photography group and a plant stall along with a historical display by the Pittsworth Garden Club. Schools and sports groups will have displays along with local craft groups.  Children are catered for with activities and games including a jumping castle and petting zoo.

There will be 10 gardens open for viewing and the historic churches of Pittsworth will also open their doors.  Entertainment by the local singing groups and local bands will take place on the Courthouse Corner over the weekend. All food and drinks for the weekend will be supplied by the local food outlets.  A truck, vehicle and machinery display is organized and there will be car clubs coming through town over the weekend.

This event has been organized to showcase what we in Pittsworth have to offer.  So, arrange for all of your friends and relatives to come and visit that weekend as it is going to be fantastic!

Submitted by:
Belinda McKinlay
Secretary
Pittsworth District Alliance

We look forward to having a wide range of stalls so whether you are looking for fruit and vegetables, home cooking, honey, plants, furniture or a variety of crafts, you’ll find them.

The Trash and Treasure stall might have just the thing you’ve been looking for. The market will be a great place to find something different for Christmas presents.
Many of the stall-holders are local people. They appreciate the support of the community at markets, so come and see what a range of talents Pittsworth and the Downs can produce.

Doug Hendry will be entertaining with his music for those who like to relax over morning tea, while the Lions will provide a BBQ and soft drinks. Lions Christmas cakes and puddings will be available.

The coffee van will cater for all coffee addicts. Face-painting will be there for the children and the Pittsworth Rock Drop members are coming – children, or adults, will be able to paint a rock to hide around the town or to add to their collection.

Come and join us for a great morning. For more information you can ring Wilma Proudlock on 0438 933 308 or e-mail on wproudlock@bigpond.com

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Australia Day Awards under the following categories:

Citizen of the Year Award – for persons 26 years or older as at 26th of January, 2020

Young Citizen of the Year Award – for persons under 26 years of age as at 26th of January, 2020

Cultural Award

Senior Sports Award – for persons 26 years or older as at 26th of January, 2020

Junior Sports Award – for persons under 26 years of age as at 26th of January, 2020

Community Group / Event Award

Citizen of the Year Award – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander – Regional Award only

Local nominations that are eligible for the Regional Awards will also be put forward to the Regional Australia Day Awards Selection Panel for their consideration.

All award winners will be announced at the Pittsworth Australia Day Celebration on the 26th January 2020.

I would cordially invite your organisation to nominate worthy and meritorious events and members of the community for one or more of these awards.

It is often the case that people who make significant contributions to the community receive little or no recognition for their efforts.  These awards provide an opportunity for the community to say “Thank you and well done!” I would therefore urge you to seriously consider submitting suitable nominations.

Nominations can be made on-line through the Toowoomba Regional Council website www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au<http://www.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au

In addition, nomination forms are available at Council’s Customer Service Centre across the region, or can be requested by calling 131 872 during office hours. Nominations should be marked “Private and Confidential” and will close Thursday 31st October, 2019.

Submitted by:
Zac Chimes
Community Liaison Officer

TRC Chair of the Tourism and Events committee said this year’s senior’s concerts will shake, rattle and roll you with the flip, flop and fly of Memphis Moovers.
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The changeover confirming the Pittsworth Rotary Club incoming executive was conducted by Mr Prasad, who congratulated president Ros Scotney, treasurer Jenny Green and secretary Linda Birch.

The afternoon was also marked by the launch of “Friends of Rotary”, Mr Roger and Mrs Laurel Adams were inducted as honorary members of Pittsworth Rotary Club, and addresses given by youth program participants and Rotary Showgirl, Alysia Cooper.