Successes and Challenges of a Rural Youth Worker
On the 16th June Kingaroy hosted a Ministerial Regional Community Forum. Local forum members met with the Honourable Rod Welford MP, Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts, the Honourable Margaret Keech MP, Minister for Child Safety and Minister for Women and Ms Karen Struthers MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health.
This forum focussed on youth issues. Lloyd Back our Local Community Partnership (LCP) facilitator with CTC Youth Services presented to the forum. A summary of what Lloyd said is available for download below:
Murgon-Cherbourg Community Centre Opening
On Wednesday May the 21st the Murgon-Cherbourg Community Centre was officially opened by Senator John Hogg. Distinguished guests, CTC Staff and members of the public were all in attendance.
The children from the Wakka-Wakka dance group performed at the opening. Guests had the opportunity to have their hands painted on the basketball wall.
The Gumnut Place
The LMC and CTC Managers are extremely pleased to be able to announce that CTC has become the auspicing body of The Gumnut Place in Murgon, and would like to welcome all existing Gumnut Staff to the CTC family and thank existing customers for their continued support.
For those who aren't familiar with The Gumnut Place, it's a supported employment provider for people with a disability. Gumnut provides a range of catering services and operates a wood workshop.
If you would like more information about The Gumnut Place or South Burnett CTC, please contact Leesa Osborne on (07) 4168-1852 or email leesa@sbctc.com.au . The Gumnut Place website is currently under development and will be available shortly at http://gumnut.sbctc.com.au.
