Taylors Beach, a hidden coastal gem 18 km east of Ingham, offers a serene retreat along the Coral Sea. Nestled at the estuary of Victoria Creek, this tranquil destination boasts pristine sandy shores and exceptional fishing and boating opportunities.

Originally named Cassady after former Townsville Mayor Francis Cassady serving in 1894, 1901 and 1905, the town was officially renamed Taylors Beach October 1969.

Today, it remains a favourite among anglers, thanks to its well-equipped two-lane boat ramp, which provides easy access to both the sheltered waters of Victoria Creek and the open sea.  Whether casting a line, setting out on a boating adventure, or simply soaking in the coastal charm, visitors are sure to find a perfect escape in this picturesque seaside retreat.

In response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and North Queensland Flood Event, a special RACQ Foundation grant round of $500,000 has been opened. With up to $25,000 available to individual projects, RACQ Foundation encourages eligible organisations to apply.

RACQ Foundation Community Grants Program was established in 2011 to help Queensland communities impacted by natural disasters. Since then, we have distributed more than $15m to over 500 recipients across the state.

Applicants can apply for up to $25,000 for each project, or up to $50,000 in extreme circumstances. Projects must relate specifically to Tropical Cyclone Alfred or the North Queensland Floods to assist with recovery efforts.

Who can apply for the grant

1. Queensland community groups and organisations (sporting clubs, historical and show societies, men’s sheds etc)
2. Charities that help Queenslanders
3. First Nations councils

Type Of Recovery-Based Projects Considered
•Equipment
Projects related to personal protective equipment (PPE), compliance, equipment for the organisation’s use and/or sporting equipment. Excluding technology.

•Capital works
Projects requesting funding for updates to infrastructure, renovations and other types of building work. Mitigation/resilience components to protect from future events must be incorporated.

•Technology
Includes projects related to digital services, technology equipment (such as replacement of hardware and software) and connectivity.

•Human Services
Projects related to mental health, wellbeing, and domestic violence.

How To apply
Applying online for the Grant is easy; applicants can save and return to the form at their convenience. Our website has all the information you’ll need to compile and submit your application.

If you have any queries regarding the special grant round, or if you are having trouble filling out the form, please email racqfoundation@racq.com.au or call 07 3872 8603.

Community sentiment remains strained as the region faced another round of torrential rain towards the end of last week. Localised heavy rainfall hit quickly, with up to 450mm recorded within a 24-hour period. In addition, the Halifax Bridge level rose to 5.36 metres—eerily close to the peak record of 5.6 metres set during the devastating January floods.

Despite this recent deluge, Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Master Flood Recovery Group Process, Mary Brown, encourages residents to remember that "waves" of heavy rain are common at this time of year. She reassured the community that the recent flooding receded quickly and, to the best of their knowledge, "no houses were impacted."

Saturated Ground Increases Flood Susceptibility

Although this recent rain event is considered "minor," the community remains on high alert, with flood levels recorded close to the peak of January’s devastating floods on the Halifax Bridge gauge.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council reminds residents that the ground is still heavily saturated from January’s floods, with the water table remaining high. As a result, any additional heavy rainfall is likely to lead to flooding more quickly than usual.

However, these areas are also expected to recede faster than in previous events.

Last week, more than 450mm of rain was recorded in just 24 hours.

Deputy Mayor Mary Brown noted that the rainfall was concentrated in "a very, very short period of time, very localised, but it moved quickly."

“The recent rain event affected the Ingham CBD and surrounding areas, but the water also drained away quickly,” she explained.

“The Lower Herbert was also impacted, particularly areas like Halifax, Lucinda, Macknade, and Taylors Beach, which are at the end of the river system.”

In addition to the local flooding, the Bruce Highway was again cut off for a period last Thursday.

Mary Brown shared that trucks were briefly allowed to pass Wednesday evening before the road was closed again overnight and did not reopen until Friday morning.

The Seymour River Bridge remains the main issue, having historically caused frequent road closures, and this latest event was no exception.

Currently, no flood resistance measures are in place for this area.

The Gairloch Washaway is another known issue on the Bruce Highway, with flood mitigation works currently underway to address this problem.

So far this year, the Bruce Highway has been closed for more than 16 days, severely disrupting traffic flow through the region.

“It is potentially not over yet; this is an exceptionally wet 'wet season,' and we often get it in waves. So, while it’s not uncommon, it’s important to stay alert and prepared,” explained Deputy Mayor Mary Brown.

Since January’s extreme flooding, Mary Brown has worked closely with other Hinchinbrook Shire Councillors to coordinate the recovery process and compile data that will inform future responses to similar events.

Councillors have identified short, medium, and long-term actions that will form the basis of the region’s recovery plan.

These actions include ensuring flood-damaged items are removed from properties within two weeks, and providing quick access to emergency grants to help the community recover faster.

Both of these initiatives proved successful during the January floods and have been prioritised for future events.

While the community continues to recover, Council urges residents to stay vigilant but not alarmed, reassuring them that the Council is prepared to respond swiftly and effectively if needed.

The Hinchinbrook Sustainable Pasture Group is holding a Hinchinbrook Grazing Connect Workshop next weekend, 4th – 5th April, at the Long Pocket CWA Hall to discuss ways to improve animal and pasture management, highlight new technologies and R and D in the grazing industry.

The workshop is free of charge, and open to all, including graziers north of Townsville to Tully.

Councillor and Hinchinbrook Sustainable Pasture Group Chairperson, Kate Milton, said she is looking forward to the event and is excited to learn about the five main issues that will be discussed. We have some excellent presenters and sponsors over the two-day event that are keen to work with local Graziers to give them the tools to improve the management and profitability of their properties.

• Animal nutrition and genetics
• Pasture management
• Weed management
• Biosecurity issues
• Working through Government policy

Cr Milton said that this type of workshop is something that has been missing for the grazing industry in Hinchinbrook for quite a while.

“This is the first workshop that we've had in Ingham for a long time, so we have been a bit lacking in information for graziers in Hinchinbrook,” Cr Milton said.

“It all started with Lawrence Di Bella from Tropical Agricultural Services, Peter Spies from Pinnacle Pocket Cattle and Consulting and myself having a conversation about moving the industry forward in the Wet Tropics. Together we applied for a DAF (Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) grant to help bring information to local graziers in the region.

“We are hoping that the workshop will bring like minded Graziers together to form their own beef producers’ group that can work together to assist in aiding their management practices. Its really about getting people together to learn from their experiences.”

What: Grazing Connect Workshop
Where: Long Pocket CWA Hall
When: 4th – 5th April
RSVP: Friday 28th March, email ldibellatas@gmail.com or contact Kate Milton on 0428 180 412

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Pests can be an annoyance all year round but after floods they can be particularly infuriating. Michael Slater and his business, The Pest Control Guy, are here in the Hinchinbrook region to help. They have identified the most common pests they have been treating following the floods are cockroaches, ants, and termites.

Cockroaches
These notoriously resilient pests can infest your home at any time of a flood. They can hold their breath in water for 15 minutes, which is plenty of time to swim from house to house. They will crawl through the smallest of gaps, and when your home is nice and wet, they will start several nests where you may never notice. Roaches tend to be noticed long after the floods have gone and their invasion can come as a surprise due to their quiet nature, only becoming noticeable when it's far too late.

Ants and Termites
Ants are often the first pest you'll notice inside your home when the rains start. These small insects have an uncanny knowledge of when dangerous weather systems are forming and will move their whole colony to safer ground.
If your property is elevated, they may establish a new colony outside in a safe space like a covered carport, open shed or garden. Still, they're not picky for places to stay and will likely enter your home searching for food and protection from the flood rains.

Termites can survive through floods in their vast underground systems. If that safety is ever compromised, they will travel similarly to ants to find higher ground or direct shelter. Termites are also a huge risk after floods when the wood and organic materials in your home are waterlogged. This makes them more digestible and easier for termites to chew through. Floods can wash away your existing termite barrier, so act swiftly to reapply it before infestation starts.

Michael The Pest Control Guy is a local and loves to help fellow locals, if you have any pests give him a call!

Contributed with thanks to The Pest Control Guy

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Do you have pests? Give The Pest Control Guy a call. Photo credit: Daniel Heggie

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Gilroy Santa Maria College is committed to providing a seamless and enriching transition experience for students considering enrolment in Year 7. The College has designed a comprehensive program to help prospective students and their families explore the school’s vibrant learning environment, modern facilities, and strong pastoral support.

Year 7 Expo – Friday, 16 May
The first event of the transition program is the Year 7 Expo, which will commence at 7:30am. Families and potential Year 7 students will begin the morning with a delicious breakfast, followed by engaging interactive displays at the Santa Maria Centre (SMC). These displays, hosted by faculty members, will showcase various subjects including Science, English, Mathematics, Arts and more.

Students will receive an enrolment pack and a special ‘passport’ to complete by visiting different activity stations. Completed passports will be entered into a draw to win a Bluetooth speaker.

At 8:30am, Acting Principal Melissa Carr and the Senior Leadership Team will present an information session outlining the College’s strengths, including its commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and state-of-the-art facilities. Following this, guided tours led by Year 12 students will provide families with firsthand insight into the school environment. Prospective students will then participate in interactive sessions across key areas such as hospitality, the trade training centre, and STEM facilities, allowing them to experience college life in a dynamic and engaging way.

Transition Days – A Pathway to Success
Following the Year 7 Expo, the College’s three Year 7 Transition Days, are designed to help students build confidence and familiarity with their future school community. These sessions enable students to interact with their peers and teachers, ensuring they feel welcome and prepared well before the formal Orientation Day at the end of the year.

The Year 7 Transition Days will take place from 8:30am to 11:30am on the following dates:
• Friday, 20 June
• Friday, 25 July
• Friday, 15 August

Orientation Day – Tuesday, 2 December
The transition program will culminate in a full-day Orientation on Tuesday, 2 December, where incoming Year 7 students will participate in a structured program designed to familiarise them with their new school environment, peers, and teachers.

For more information on Gilroy Santa Maria College’s Year 7 Expo and Transition Days, please refer to the College website or official flyers. This is a wonderful opportunity for prospective students and their families to experience all that Gilroy has to offer and take the first step towards an exciting secondary school journey.

Beaumont Tiles, in Ingham has been a cornerstone of the local building and renovation industry, providing expert advice, quality products, and unwavering community support. Owned and operated by Helen and Eric Shoubridge, this family business is more than just a tile and bathroomware supplier, it is a trusted resource for homeowners and builders alike.

The store serves for both residential and commercial customers, providing tiles floors, walls, kitchens, and bathrooms and assisting in designing and creating beautiful bathrooms and laundries with our fixtures and fittings.  Beaumonts Exclusive Complete Bathroom Packages make creating beautiful bathrooms a breeze.  If you want to visualise perhaps your main floor make-over with our stunning tiles, our BeVisual Live Visualiser is the perfect tool.

Helen emphasises that tiles are more than just a functional, they are in fact amongst the most durable and hardwearing flooring product available.  The beauty of these pieces truly bring the WOW factor into a space.  New technologies in tile production has seen the development of natural looking stone, marble and wood tiles.  They have all the durability of porcelain without the hard work and maintenance and upkeep.

"We are thrilled that our range has everything from the on trend 100x 100 tiles, to subways and even large format beauties that are 1m x 3m," she said.

A significant part of their work involves collaborating with homeowners, contractors, and insurance companies to ensure seamless renovations.

People go into Beaumont Tiles with plans, and they can recommend tiles and bathroomware to work within different price ranges, all whilst finding what the customer had envisioned.

Helen and Eric moved to the district in 2004 to become motel owners and operators, and the experience they have gained since living in the region has allowed them to prepare for future disasters.

They have faced significant flooding and cyclone events whilst living in Ingham, and they quickly learnt the importance of quality materials and expert advice. This understanding led them to join Beaumont Tiles, a company known for its extensive range and reliable supply chain.

“We’ve been through these challenges ourselves,” Helen explained.

“Every flood has taught us something valuable, and that knowledge allows us to guide our customers on how to make the best choices for their homes and businesses.”

The recent floods brought unexpected challenges, with the store’s warehouse experiencing flooding for the first time. Despite taking precautions by storing materials on pallets, some stock was damaged. However, due to Beaumont Tiles being Australia wide with locations throughout the country, they were able to work successfully to fulfil orders.

Helen said that Beaumont Tiles were and continue to be incredibly supportive, assisting in the recovery process, and ensuring that supply remains consistent despite logistical difficulties.

Community support remains at the heart of Helen and Eric’s business philosophy.

“One of the reasons we chose to stay in Ingham was the incredible community spirit,” Helen said.

“When we first moved here, people would come by and ask if we needed help after a flood.”

Helen continues to give thanks for all the support shown to her in the early years by actively volunteering with Life Long Supports and The Abergowrie Long Pocket QCWA.

While Beaumont Tiles does not handle installations directly, Eric and Helen provide customers with names of local businesses and assist customers in working through current building challenges in the area.

As design trends evolve, the store ensures that customers have access to the latest styles and materials.

“Beaumonts designers travel the world and are amongst the best in the country in tile and bathroomware design selections, therefore you’ll see our range always has what’s new alongside the classics everyone loves,” said Helen.

“It’s quite exciting to collaborate with people to make their flooring, bathrooms, kitchens and laundries satisfying.”

Helen and Eric’s commitment to the community, combined with their deep industry knowledge has made Beaumont Tiles in Ingham an invaluable resource for homeowners and businesses alike.

St. Patrick’s Day at Gilroy Santa Maria College was a vibrant and joyous occasion, bringing students and teachers together in a celebration of community spirit. The event, led by Erin Cerutti and the Year 12 students as part of a pastoral initiative, provided a wonderful opportunity for the school to embrace the festive atmosphere while strengthening connections among students across all year levels.

Acting Principal Melissa Carr reflected on the day’s success, highlighting the enthusiasm and participation of both students and staff.

“It was beautiful to see everyone put in the effort,” Carr said. “The way the students embraced the celebration, the smiling faces, the laughter—it was fantastic. At second lunch, we even had cupcakes available at the Tuck Shop, which was a special treat. It was a great way to encourage interaction between students and teachers.”

A key highlight of the celebration was the Best Dressed Competition, with each homeroom selecting a winner before the overall Best Dressed Student was crowned. Congratulations to Mariah, who took home the top prize for her outstanding display of St. Patrick’s Day spirit!

Beyond the festivities, the event also played a significant role in fostering inter-year connections, an important focus for the Year 12 students this year. By engaging in shared experiences like this, students across different grade levels had the chance to bond and build a stronger sense of school spirit and camaraderie.

St. Patrick’s Day at Gilroy Santa Maria College was a testament to the school’s commitment to community, inclusivity, and student engagement. Events like these continue to strengthen the College’s culture, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Connecting the Dots through Culture is making significant strides in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into everyday practice within education and support services.

Established in 2019, the company is dedicated to training educators and professionals to create culturally inclusive environments where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children feel valued, respected, and seen.

Co-founders Jackie Bennett and Cecelia See Kee bring decades of experience in community work and education. Their shared vision arose from a recognised need for sustainable, long-term programs that go beyond the short-term cycles of government funding.

“Our biggest mission is working within the Early Childhood sector—because that’s where real change begins,” says the team.

Connecting the Dots through Culture delivers a range of training programs, including the powerful ‘Hidden Histories’ workshop, which explores Australia’s true history from pre-colonisation to the present day. The program invites participants to reflect on where their own family histories intersect with this timeline, creating space for personal connection and understanding.

The organisation’s professional development packages also include mentoring and hands-on workshops, typically delivered in small groups to foster meaningful discussion and engagement.

A standout feature of their work is the immersive study tours to Cherbourg and Thursday Island. These experiences allow educators to learn firsthand about the rich diversity within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities offering a deeper insight into the diversity of the two cultures.

In addition to training, Connecting the Dots through Culture now offers a growing range of educational resources—books, puzzles, and culturally responsive teaching tools—available at their newly expanded shopfront on Palm Terrace in Ingham.

With a growing national reach, Connecting the Dots through Culture continues to foster cultural understanding within education and community services.

Sunday, 30th March will see the culmination of the four-day Feast of the Senses Festival with the signature event, Australian Bananas River Feast, the biggest of all the events during the festival. Gates open at 9.00am on Sunday morning, and entry is free.

“We are thrilled that the Australian Bananas River Feast is almost here,” said committee President Rosi Jensen. “Our volunteer committee has worked incredibly hard to bring this event to the community, and it would not happen without the financial support of Australian Bananas and numerous other supporters, including the Cassowary Coast Council,” she said.

“We’re still looking for volunteers to assist the committee with set-up from 5am. Early birds can just turn up on the day to volunteer and will earn a free breakfast voucher. Just sign in at the volunteer tent first and remember to wear your closed-in shoes for safety.”

There will be an amazing array of food on offer, local produce, cooking demonstrations & tastings on the Brothers’ Leagues Club Canecutter Court stage and musical entertainment on the riverbank featuring local performers. There’s a great line-up of entertainment commencing at 9.30am.

The event will showcase arts, crafts, artisanal foods, and delicious treats, creating a vibrant tropical atmosphere. The highlight is the Rare & Tropical Fruit display by the Cassowary Coast Rare Fruits Association, sponsored by Paronella Park. Visitors can sample the fruits before bidding at the end-of-day auction. The marquee, sponsored by Murray Brothers, will host the display.

For families, the Feast of Fun Kid Zone at the skatepark end of the riverbank, sponsored by Soils First, offers inflatable rides, art and craft activities, and more. Rides are $5 each or $20 for an all-day wristband.

This amazing ‘top 10’ Queensland event is right on your doorstep, so don’t miss it!

For more information go to www.feastofthesenses.com.au/events/

Women of all ages face a wide range of health challenges, from pelvic pain and prolapse to menopause symptoms and urinary incontinence. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping women manage and overcome these issues through education, exercise, and specialised manual techniques.

At Performance Physio Group in Ingham, Sonya Bell has dedicated her career to supporting women in their health journeys.

“We can help women with a wide variety of problems, from young women to our older population anything from pelvic pain, prolapse, menopause symptoms, urinary incontinence,” said Sonya.

“As a physiotherapist specialising in women's health, we use tailored exercises, manual therapy and education to empower women to regain control over their bodies and improve their quality of life.

“Whether it's preparing for childbirth, recovering from surgery, or managing chronic pain, we offer personalized care to help women achieve their optimal health at every stage of life.”

For treatment, the most common way to see results is to do exercises, and the importance of committing to physiotherapy exercises cannot be overstated.

"If you don’t follow through, you can’t expect change," Sonya says.

Sonya shared a story of a mother who struggled with returning to running after having her second child. But after six weeks of targeted exercises to strengthen muscles, she was back to doing her 5K Parkrun with no issues.

Strength and flexibility are key elements to overall health, and Sonya said one without the other does not work; your body needs both.

“Flexibility without control and strength is going to cause pain,” said Sonya.

“Hypermobile people have got joints destroyed, left, right and centre. Being flexible is good you also need strength to control that movement.

“On the other end, if you’re very stiff, that is also going to wear down joints quickly.”

Beyond exercise, diet also plays a significant role in women’s health.

"Constipation is a huge issue that affects the lower area.

“If there is extra bulky mass in the abdominal area that can push your bladder forward, and that can mean controlling the bladder is harder, so diets are usually around hydration to keep everything at a good flow,” said Sonya.

Sonya’s expertise extends beyond women’s health, as she also treats musculoskeletal, sports injuries and headaches, low back pain, and neck pains.

Since joining her team in 2020, Sonya has found great satisfaction in her work.

"I like seeing results. When people come back to me, and they say, ‘I feel so much better’, it’s great, but I love it when people say, ‘I did my exercises, and I feel so much better’,” said Sonya.

“I like seeing the physical change. Being able to assess something and say this is the measurement, we do something about it, and then when you can see that it's different and a significant change has happened.

“I get warm fuzzies all over.”

Ingham residents are some of the most resilient and strong willed people I know. We support each other, step up when needed, and look out for our community. While we may get a bit wet at times, our beautiful home remains paradise in so many ways.

Council has been actively working in the recovery space, identifying issues and implementing actions. I am Chair of the Environment Recovery Sub Group, one of four key groups—Infrastructure, Human and Social, Economic and Environment. These groups include representatives from relevant organisations, including Government, working together to support our community.

Following an event like this, biosecurity becomes a major concern. With numerous washouts across the region, large amounts of fill will be required. It's crucial to ensure machinery is properly cleaned between sites to prevent the spread of seeds and contaminants within the fill itself.

Many gardens have been lost, and residents may seek replacement plants from areas like Townsville or Cairns. However, these regions have known infestations of Yellow Crazy Ants, which local councils are actively managing. These invasive pests can spread through soil, building materials, and other transported items. Additionally, the Herbert River can carry weed species like Siam weed and there’s a risk of Gamba grass seed coming from infestations in the Tablelands Regional Council area.

Knowledge and early detection remain our best tools. Council’s Biosecurity Officers are available to assist with identification and control measures.

For those in the cattle industry, a reminder that the Grazing Connect workshop—originally postponed in February—will now be held on Friday 4 April and Saturday 5 April 2025 at the Longpocket CWA Hall. If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to either myself or Lawrence DiBella with any dietary requirements by Friday 28 March 2025.

With heavy rains and flooding over the Bruce Highway last week, truckies were stuck in Ingham unable to travel north and south. Truckies in Cardwell were also stuck unable to travel south on their routes.

A frustrating delay for truckies, but Cardwell Swimming Pool opened their gates for truckies and stranded travellers, enabling them to use the full facilities free of charge.

Truck drivers enjoyed the showers and access to the pool…..

June Cotter Manager of Cardwell Swimming Pool said she was inspired to open the pool to stranded travellers and truck drivers because her nephew is a truckie, and she would like someone to look after him if he was stuck.

“There was nothing for them here in town so I said, just come and use the showers for free,” said June.

This isn’t the first time June has opened the pool and showers for travellers and truck drivers.

During the last flood in February she opened it once again.

“Last time it was so hot, and they're all out there sitting in the sun, and I had toilets and showers, so I just put it out there. Why don’t you just come and have a shower?”

“We fed them for three days at nighttime and breakfast until they left,” said June.

“The community bought stuff in and helped me and my staff and family. They bought soft drinks, so they didn't have to pay for them.”

June’s generosity and the support of the Cardwell community provided much-needed relief for stranded truck drivers and travellers. By opening the pool’s facilities, she not only offered comfort but also demonstrated the kindness and resilience that small towns are known for.

The March monthly Chamber Meeting was held last Monday and very well attended despite the return of another rain event. The meeting was very well attended with new Members welcomed and some new faces around the table.

Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank Alan and Sharon Quagliotto, previous owners of the Royal Hotel, for their years of support of chamber and for hosting the monthly meetings for so many years and always being accommodating and welcoming.  We wish them well in retirement and hope they have an opportunity to relax and enjoy this next phase of their life. We also thank the new hotel owners for continuing to support chamber in hosting their monthly meetings at this venue.

The meeting opened with President Mary Brown acknowledging the challenging times that the business (and broader) community has experienced during this recent flood event and commending the strength and determination that has been demonstrated by so many to reopen their businesses and return as quickly as possible to some kind of normal.

An update was provided in relation to the work that has been done by Chamber to continue to support its members and as many local business owners as possible during and after this event. Working with the relevant government agencies, Dept Small and Family Business, Rural financial Counsellors, Wellness Coach, Insurance Council of Australia and QRIDA. Chamber has to date, facilitated three lots of “One-on-One”  sessions for local business owners with QRIDA representatives and are very pleased with the uptake to date.

An update was provided in relation to the local spend from flood donations through GIVIT and how this is supporting the economic recovery processes locally, as well as benefiting those who have been significantly impacted through the flood event. Chamber’s Administration Assistant, Christina, provided valuable information in relation to business openings and contact for GIVIT team, immediately after they were engaged. This information assisted in ensuring as many local businesses could be included in the GIVIT local supplier database.

Chamber continues to survey local business owners to gain an understanding of the Flood event Impact, having commenced immediately after the event and follow up survey at 6 weeks post event. The information received from these surveys is consolidated to provide trends, which enables Chamber to provide input to the economic recovery sub group and advocate for support for the business community.

The Lions Club of Ingham has been actively assisting community members affected by the recent flood event.

President Col Dallavanzi, along with Lions members Rita Lynch, Ed Morris, and Angie Morris, visited the community support centre to present Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre staff with sheet sets for individuals to use that are in need of extra help during these challenging times.

Additionally, the Lions team attended the Meals on Wheels premises to officially hand over the newly constructed Freezer room.

This facility was made possible through a 50-50 donation from the Australian Lions Foundation and the Ingham Lions Club, aimed at supporting the new Meals on Wheels staff and community.

President of Meals on Wheels, Rita Phillips, joined Col Dallavanzi and members of the Lions Club for the handover ceremony.

While the Lions Club has completed the initial response phase of assistance related to the flood event, they are now transitioning into the recovery phase.

The Lions Club will be reaching out to community members who have not yet received assistance or who require additional support to apply for a grant. More information regarding the grant will be made available soon.

In the meantime, community members in need of assistance to purchase goods or for other support are encouraged to contact 0427 737 675 or email lionsclubofingham@gmail.com, or reach out to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre.

Contributed with thanks to Patrick Lynch

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