We would like to acknowlege and thank the following community groups for their continued support of Farm Fantastic. (click the links to read more)
Heart Kids
Glaucoma Australia
Grace Lutheran College
Ulysses Organisation Inc
Rocksberg / Moorina Rural Fire Brigade
The Beachmere Lioness Club
Crime Prevention
Crime Stoppers
Neighbourhood Watch
Caboolture East Lions
Bribie Island Lions Inc
Heart Kids
At HeartKids Qld we strive to offer support, encouragement and hope to families of children with Heart Disease. We raise awareness and vital funding into the causes of this chronic disease. HeartKids Qld Inc is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, committed to enhancing the lives of children born with Congenital Heart Disease/Defects (CHD) & their families
While for many families of these children the future is clouded with uncertainty, our goal is to secure the futures of our very special kids. We are also seeking to gain greater public awareness and support for our cause so that we can make a real difference.
In 80% of cases the cause of Congenital Heart Disease is unknown. We have recently partnered with leading cardiologists and researchers with the aim of providing them with financial support to assist with research and management of children with heart disease. Only with research into the cause can we improve the outcomes for heart children
We support our families through our Family Support Program at the Mater Children’s Hospital which includes providing meals for parents when their children are admitted to hospital. Many Heart children require multiple surgeries and lengthy hospital stays. CHD is the number one reason that children are admitted to intensive care..
HeartKids Qld is the only support group in Qld that represents the interests of these precious children who we call “HeartKids” ..
Over 70 per cent of our heart families are from regional and remote Queensland who often have to travel to Brisbane for treatment.
With the advances in medical technology, heart children can now survive into their teens and beyond. This is a growing population of people needing ongoing chronic healthcare management.. HeartKids Qld regularly funds new and vital medical equipment.
HEART FACTS
- 1 in 100 Australian children are born with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
- Every 3 & ½ hours a child is born with a serious heart defect.
- 6 babies a day are born with CHD (2015 Babies a year)
- It is the no.1 reason for child death (accounting for 35 per cent of all deaths).
- It is the no.1 birth abnormality in Australia.
- Heart defects range from a hole in the heart to a complex combination of conditions.
- Heart disease is the most common reason for admission of Australian children into intensive care units with more than 1300 being admitted each year.
Glaucoma Australia
‘Don’t Lose Sight of Your Family’
Glaucoma is a worldwide epidemiological challenge affecting approximately four per cent of the global population with an estimated 50 per cent of glaucoma cases remaining undiagnosed. World Glaucoma Week is a joint initiative by the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and World Glaucoma Patient Association (WGPA) designed to promote awareness of eye health and the importance of regular eye examinations to reduce the onset of glaucoma. There are generally no warning signs therefore glaucoma is often referred to as the ‘sneak thief of sight’.
‘Don’t lose sight of your family’
The theme of World Glaucoma Week this year was chosen because of its clever play on words: untreated glaucoma damages sight, making the sufferer unable to see his/her beloved family members. It also reminds glaucoma patients under treatment to tell their blood relatives that with a parent with glaucoma, one’s risk of developing glaucoma one’s self is increased about 5 times, and with a sibling with glaucoma, that risk increases about 9 times.
In Australia
In Australia, glaucoma is a major cause of sight loss in adults over the age of 40. It is estimated that 300,000 have glaucoma, half being unaware they have the condition. Due to an increase in the ageing population, glaucoma is increasing, leading to an increased economic burden on society
Australians will be encouraged during the campaign to undertake a comprehensive eye check as early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are paramount in saving vision from glaucoma.
At greatest risk of glaucoma are those who are: 40 years and over; have a family history of glaucoma; suffer with diabetes or migraine; are long or short sighted; have sustained a previous eye injury; have diagnosed high or low blood pressure or who have a history of prolonged use of cortisone (steroids)
Glaucoma Australia is the peak glaucoma awareness/education/support association in Australia. It is a national, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing educational services to raise awareness about this serious and common eye disease glaucoma; to support glaucoma sufferers and to raise fund for research.
If pharmacies wish to prompt World Glaucoma Week please contact Glaucoma Australia. They can supply you with glaucoma brochures and posters. Their details are: telephone number 1800 500 880, email: glaucoma@glaucoma.org.au or visit their web site at: www.glaucoma.org.au
Grace Lutheran College
Grace is one college on two campuses at Rothwell and Caboolture. Our new Caboolture campus caters for students from Years 7 to 10, and will incorporate an additional grade each year until Year 12 in 2012.
As a growing school, our Caboolture campus offers cutting edge technology in state of the art facilities, particularly with our brand new Stage 2 nearly open and ready for learning! At Grace Lutheran College, we do more than just educate young minds - we provide a stimulating environment, rich in pastoral care and varied learning experiences, all designed to nurture each individual student. For more information, please visit www.glc.qld.edu.au
Ulysses Organisation Inc
The Ulysses was established in December 1983 and is the larget club of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Three main aims of the Ulysses are:
- To provide ways in which older motorcyclists can get together for companionship and mutual support
- To show by example that motorcycling can be an enjoyable and practical activity for riders of all ages
- To draw the attention of public and private institutions to the needs and views of older riders
Membership is open to any lady or gentleman who is over the age of 40, and who holds a current motorcycle licence, or who is a regular partner of such a person, and over 40, is eligible to join. Until you reach the grand old age of 50, you will be a "junior" member, but with full membership rights and privileges.
For more information feel free to visit the Ulysses Inc. Website www.ulysses.org.au
Rocksberg / Moorina Rural Fire Brigade
The Rocksberg/Moorina Rural Fire Brigade is a volunteer organisation that provides emergency services for the residents of Rocksberg, Moorina and Upper Caboolture.
The Brigade has been formed for over 13 years and responds to bushfires, house fires and car accidents in our area and the surrounding district. We have over 30 firefighters and personnel and the brigade has sent firefighters to assist at the Canberra, Sydney and other interstate fires. At Farm Fantastic we provide an onsite response to any emergency such as fires or accidents and we assist first aid services where possible.
The Beachmere Lioness Club
The Beachmere Lioness Club is made up of local women of all ages who meet once a month to plan and carry out projects to raise money to put back into the community. Each year they choose a few charities who will benefit from their work, such as the Cancer Foundation; Kuruna Hospice; St Lukes Nursing to name just a few.
The Lioness Club is always looking for new members and welcome any enquiries. Phone Barbara 5496 8434 or Madeleine 5496 2503.
Since the photo was taken - Noela Miller has sadly passed away. She was always a keen supporter and volunteer at Farm Fantastic with a staring role in our Farm Fantastic Commercial for the last three years. Thanks Noela.
Crime Prevention
Crime Prevention covers a multitude of areas from security in the home, security for seniors, motor vehicle security, personal security, property identification to name a few. Education is the key. If you educate persons and they become more aware of say home security they will upgrade their security accordingly – by upgrading security then that may be sufficient to either deter to prevent an offender from breaking into the premises.
Crime prevention is exactly that it is all about preventing incidents occurring instead of having to react to an incident which has occurred.
Crime Stoppers
Tell us what you know – not who you are
Free Call 1800 333 000
www.crimestoppers.com.au
Crime stoppers is a free telephone hotline for you to tell what you know about any criminal activity. You need not give your name if you don’t wasn’t to. Remaining anonymous allows you to overcome any ear of involvement or retaliation. If your information is something we can investigate you will be given a code number. Your call is not taped or recorded. If your information results in an arrest you may be eligible to claim a reward. Crime Stoppers is a community owned and run program it is not Government funded. Financial support is needed to enable the program to continue. All donations are tax deductible.
Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood Watch is a program organized by the community in order to reduce residential crime. It is about working together as a community to improve personal safety and household security. Most importantly, it is about encouraging interaction and a sense of responsibility between neighbours and communities. NHW is not a police program. Police lend their expertise in organizing and training NHW committee members, and provide a police NHW Liaison Officer to attend meetings when possible.
To find out more information please contact:
Neighbourhood Watch
GPO Box 1440
Brisbane 4001
Telephone: 32342111
www.police.qld.gov.au/nhw
Caboolture East Lions
Our club meets the first and third Wednesday of every month. We enjoy helping the public by fund raising . New members are always welcome .
For meeting dates and times Email sgormsby@bigpond,com.
Bribie Island Lions Inc
Our dinner meetings are held at the Blue Pacific Hotel Woorim on 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 6.30 for 7pm.
Our aim is to serve the community in any humanitarian cause, through fund raising i.e. sausage sizzles, raffles and other fund raising and social events. For further information contact the Secretary on 3408 3406.