The Glow Worm
Message from the CEO
Hello good people,
Welcome to another Everglow newsletter. I hope this finds you all well and in good spirits.
This month I was fortunate enough to get up to Ingham to be at the opening of our craft group’s display in the Art Gallery. Such fantastic pieces of art created by our clients, they should be immensely proud of their creations.
A big thank you to Rotary and the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for their ongoing support which enables us to provide such events in Ingham.
I attended a Senior’s forum held here in Townsville this past month. Organised by Senator Ian McDonald, with key note speaker being the
Federal Minister for Aged Care and Indigenous Health the Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP.
It was a fantastic opportunity for me to advocate and raise client concerns with the Minister directly in relation to My Aged Care. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank both Senator Ian McDonald and the Minister for immediately addressing issues being experienced by ECCLI.
These were resolved in a matter of days.
It was also refreshing to get an understanding of the improvements being made at a Federal level to ensure Medicare and Department of
Health information is shared to reduce client resolution time frames.
I welcome any feedback from you in relation to your services or any opportunities for improvement.
I hope you all have a happy and exciting November.
What to do to be prepared for a Summer (Wet Season???) in North Queensland
Dealing with the Heat
It is really important that we all remember that the consistent heat and humidity in the north can take a
toll on our health if we neglect the following.
- Drink sufficient water on a daily basis; and
- Keep your home as cool as possible.
This can occur through opening a window to let the breeze in. Turning on the fans at least during the hottest part of the day or using air conditioners as required.
Severe Weather Event (Fire / Flood / Cyclone)
Every year we prepare for a Cyclone that often does not arrive. As a result we often become complacent; it is better to be prepared and safe than sorry after the event. So here are the reminders of what you will need if and when that moment arrives: –
- Clean gutters and tidy up around the house.
- Have your Emergency / Evacuation plan ready if need be.
- If your area floods know the location of your closest shelter.
- Talk to family members and/or friends and neighbours so everyone is on the same page for your safety.
Prepare your Emergency Kit
1. Non perishable food items and bottled water
2. Essential medications / First Aid Kit / Toilet paper / Personal Items such as tooth brush/soap etc.
3. Battery powered radio / Mobile phone / Torch / Batteries
4. Change of clothes plus hat / sturdy gloves / closed in shoes / Sunglasses.
5. Camp oven or gas burner / Basic tools / Garbage Bags
6. Important documents— Legal / Banking / Insurance etc.
Phone Numbers to know
Life Threatening Emergencies 000
Townsville City Council 1300 878 001
State Emergency Service (SES) 132 500
Department of Transport and Main Roads 131 940
Townsville Hospital 4433 1111
Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450
Ergon Energy 131 670
Origin Energy 1800 808 526
Telstra 132 203
Whats On:
Ayr
Christmas Mass & Christmas Lunch – Thursday 7th December —See Invitation for details.
Crochet Corner and Morning Tea the fourth Friday of the month- 9.30am – 11.30am
Ingham
Christmas Mass & Christmas Lunch — Wednesday 6th December —See Invitation for details.
Gentle Exercise and Morning Tea every Tuesday 10am—11.30am
Craft and Morning Tea every first Wednesday of the month 9am—11am
Bingo, Morning Tea and Lunch every second Thursday of the month 9.30am—12.30pm
Townsville
A Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 13th December —See Invitation for details.
Gentle Exercise and Morning Tea every Friday 10am—11.30am
Colour Therapy and Morning Tea every Tuesday 10am—11am
Social Italian Group including Afternoon Tea—Last Friday of the month 2pm—3pm
To obtain further information regarding activities, venues and costs:-
Townsville or Ayr clients phone 47251822
Ingham clients phone 4776 2296
Transport may be arranged for eligible clients.
We would love to hear from people across Ayr, Ingham and Townsville. Please send in and share with us your stories, ideas, jokes, recipes or information which may benefit and support others in our community. If you caught the biggest shark this week-end send us a photo. We would like the “Glow- worm” to be informative and fun.
