Darling Downs and Southern Downs

Christmas Events List This year, make it about the little ones! Christmas is a time for forgiveness and giving and should not become a credit card debt just because we can. Below you can find a list of carols and events for kids in the coming weeks. To add your event, please contact us contact@mysoutherndowns.com.au [vc_table vc_table_theme="classic_pink"]Organisation,Service%20%2F%20Event,Date%20%2F%20Time,Location,Cost,Notes|Rose%20City%20Shopping%20World,Carols%20in%20the%20park,Sun%2C%208th%20Dec%20from%205pm,Queens%20Park%20Warwick,FREE,Bring%20your%20own%20chair%2C%20blanket%20etc|SDRC%20Carols%20in%20the%20Park,Stanthorpe%20Carols%20in%20the%20Park,Friday%2013th%20Dec%20from%206%3A30pm,Weeroona%20Park,FREE,Bring%20your%20own%20chair%2C%20rug%2C%20etc|Rotary%20Club%20of%20Allora,Christmas%20Carols%20Country%20event,Saturday%2014th%20Dec%20%20from%205pm,Start%20Henry%20Park%20in%20Warwick%20St%2C%20Allora,Free,Bring%20your%20own%20chair%20%26%20Rug|Churches%20of%20Christ,Christmas%20outdoor%20movie%20night,Sunday%2015th%20Dec%20%40%205%3A30pm,Warwick%20Campus%2C%20Dragon%20St.,%242.00%20Entry,Bring%20your%20own%20chair%2C%20rug|Stanthorpe%20Fitness%20Centre,Kids%20activities%207-13y%2Fo,Thursdays%20from%203pm,23%20Talc%20St%2C%20Stanthorpe,%247.00%20p%2Fc,Call%200746812411%20for%20more%20information|Bunnings%20Warwick,DIY%20Workshops%20%26%20Activities%20for%20Kids,Contact%20Bunnings%20for%20dates%20etc.,Cnr%20Canning%20%26%20Condamine%20St.%20Warwick,,Please%20book%20direct%20on%20Ph%3A%204598%202200|WIRAC,Parents%20Day%20Off%20for%20Xmas%20Shopping,Monday%2014th%20Dec%20-%209am%20to%203pm%20for%20Children%206-12%20Y%2Fo,,,Contact%20WIRAC%20Direct%20for%20details%2007%204661%207955|WIRAC,Learn%20to%20Swim%20Xmas%20Party,Friday%2020th%20Dec%2010am%20to%203pm%20-%20All%20Ages,,,Contact%20WIRAC%20Direct%20for%20details%2007%204661%207955[/vc_table]

“Fashion for the Farmers” Community event to be held at the Maryvale community hall on 14 & 15 December 2019, from 10am – 4pm

Queensland Government Support options for Artisan Food & Beverage Producers There are a wide range of targeted programs that are available to support Queensland’s’ artisan food and beverage producers to increase productivity, competitiveness and innovation. To see what support is available for artisan food and beverage producers please view the link below: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/hospitality-tourism-sport/food/support-artisan   Food innovations and trails Mentoring and

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Life has been really hard for a lot of us lately! If you’re feeling the need for some extra support, there is now free counseling at the Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre, 8 Corundum Street Stanthorpe, Together we can develop strategies to help you to better cope with your current struggles and to build resilience for the future. If you are

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QCF’s regional grantmaking round is now open.  Please click on the link below or forward to community groups who may be looking for a grant. https://qcf.org.au/grants/regional-grant-making/ Eligibility Applications are open to only those charitable organisations that have Deductible Gift Recipient Item 1 (DGR1) status from the Australian Taxation Office. To confirm your DGR 1 status, enter your ABN at this

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Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants | closes 2pm, 25 Nov 2019 https://www.communities.qld.gov.au/industry-partners/funding-grants/funding-available   Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants Thriving Cohesive Communities Grants form part of the Queensland Government’s social cohesion program to build cohesive and resilient Queensland communities and foster a strong sense of belonging for all Queenslanders. Tranche 1 Over $900,000 of non-recurrent grant funding is available for community projects of

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Small Business Digital Grants program Round 7 has now opened and closes at 5pm on 10 December 2019. I would like to advise you that the Small Business Digital Grants program Round 7 has now opened and closes at 5pm on 10 December 2019. The Small Business Digital Grants program provides small businesses with access to digital technologies and services to enable

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Lifeline & Uniting Care are providing a Farmer to Lifeline Farmer Service, per the flyer below. Reach out to someone who can provide mental support and counseling. [embeddoc url=”//mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Farmer-to-Lifeline-Farmer-Flyer-Amended-15.11.19.pdf” height=”1000px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]

MEDIA RELEASE Tourism Recovery Workshops Southern Downs Regional Council is helping the local tourism industry by hosting workshops to assist tourism operators with marketing during natural disasters by hosting two Tourism Recovery Workshops. The Southern Downs and Granite Belt are filled to bursting with scenic tourist destinations, relaxing B&Bs, and scrumptious local produce and wines. However, as the region has

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Carbal are holding a FREE family BBQ “Rainbow Disco” with DJ Krazy Kevin, to be held on November 9th in Warwick. [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CMS-A4-Flyers-Rainbow-Disco-2019_v29.pdf” height=”1100px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]