Announcements
Council is seeking feedback on community values and knowledge of our local water resources. | Survey
As part of the Southern Downs Water Security Strategy, Council is seeking feedback on community values and knowledge of our local water resources. The information gathered will provide local data on the actions and behaviours which are most important to our residents as well as providing current information on opportunities to further secure our water supplies for the future.
Lifeline Darling Downs | Community Connections Program
This is a fantastic initiative in which we will be provided free of charge the training to keep an eye on each others wellbeing, and develop our community connections. Should you be interested in participating in this, please direct all correspondence to David Henderson mailto:dhenderson@lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au.
Road to Hope Forums | Stanthorpe 23 May & Warwick 24 May 2019
Hope Horizons Road to Hope forums aimed at promoting the services they provide to those diagnosed with Cancer. Forums held in both Warwick (24th May) and Stanthorpe (23rd May) including a guest speaker program. This is a free event, however bookings are essential. Please contact Hope Horizons to confirm your space via www.hopehorizons.com.au or by phone: 4636
No Big Surprise to locals, as Water Restrictions remain..
Extreme level water restrictions here to stay as dam levels continue to drop The Southern Downs will remain on extreme level water restrictions with Council resolving to reduce the limit on water being purchased from the region’s standpipes to 2000 litres per week. Rural residents accessing drinking standard water from the Stanthorpe and Warwick standpipes will now be limited to
Snowflakes in Stanthorpe 2019 | Request for Volunteers
Hi to the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe community. Our amazing event will be upon us again in no time. This year we are promising over 50 family friendly activities across the weekend of July 5-7. Can you offer just 4 hours of time and energy to Snowflakes in Stanthorpe? If so, then become part of our volunteer community working together to
Seniors Health and Lifestyle Expo | May 30, 2019 | Warwick.
Event date: Thursday 30 May 2019 Event time: 10am – 1pm Event Location: Auditorium and Community Hub, Warwick Campus, 223 Dragon Street, Warwick We will be running Information sessions Free health checks Range of local community exhibitors promoting their services, products and recreational activities Complimentary refreshments and barbeque lunch with our campus community Lucky door prizes You will
Strong Not Tough – Adult Resilience program by BUSHkids Program | May 14 2019
The Strong Not Tough – Adult Resilience program aims to increase an adult’s resilience and coping skills. Backed by years of research the Strong Not Tough program is evidence based and proven to help participants be the best they can be, and reduce their anxiety by imparting on them many skills and tools such as: Developing awareness – body language
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course – Mallow Wellbeing | FREE | 9th May to 27th June 2019
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course (Mindfulness Meditation) in Stanthorpe with Mallow Wellbeing, please see the attached flyer below for all details on the course. [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MBSR-brochure-May-192.pdf” height=”1000px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]
Pickleball! | Come & Try Day | 5 May 2019 at WIRAC Badminton Courts | Warwick
Pickleball is a cross between tennis, table tennis and badminton. The Brisbane Pickeball Club is offering free introductory coaching in this engaging and fun activity on Sunday May 5, from 10am – 2pm at the WIRAC Badminton Courts, Warwick. Further details and booking information is listed below.
Rural Minds workshop | Stanthorpe | 8 May 2019 – FREE – Relaxing way to learn about mental wellbeing and resillience for you, your family and friends.
Rural minds workshop is specifically designed for rural and remote communities and delivered by people who know what it’s like out here. It’s good, solid, practical information without all the bull dust.