Update - 3 March 2009

BAG NEWS…………..

Representatives from the Amby Progress Association attended the BAG General Meeting last month to seek advice as to how BAG and Amby Progress Association could work together for mutual benefits. Amby Progress Association is struggling with the organisational capacity to undertake the task of instigating and following up jobs to ensure continued development and maintenance for the residents of Amby. Reciprocal membership was discussed and this proposal is currently being explored. Within the Roma Regional area, Amby and other small communities appear to have lost their voice.


I’m after some feedback from you regarding the frequency of these BAG Email Updates. I’m overwhelmed with the positive way they have been received, but do you think weekly is too often? The alternative would be fortnightly. Thanks for your comments!!



** A reminder that the next BAG General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 11 March 2009, 7.00 pm at the BAG Cottage in Ann Street. **


BAG PROJECT UPDATES………………


This aerial photo of the Neil Turner Weir shows the extent of the sand deposits.














GENERAL COMMUNITY information ………….


The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity. The program provides grants of $5,000 to $15,000 (GST inclusive) to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs of family friendly arrangements that suit the individual needs of the business. http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/FreshIdeas/Pages/default.aspx


The recently formed Breast Cancer Association Queensland (BACQ) sub-committee has begun planning several fundraising events that will take place around the district to raise funds to support the appointment of a Breast Cancer nurse in the south west. This is not a support group, but rather a social group whose aim is to raise funds to support the appointment of a Breast Cancer nurse in the region and all funds raised will come back into this area to assist women and their families right here. The feature function of the year will be the Mulga Matrons Ball to held in Charleville on Saturday 29 August 2009 at the Racecourse Complex – mark your calendars!


Roma Regional Council is offering a scholarship to one youth within the Roma Regional area to attend one of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme voyages. A voyage on the tall ship Young Endeavour is a voyage of a lifetime. For 11 days with 23 other young Aussies aged 16 - 23 years you learn not only how to sail but how to work together as a team. You also get to see spectacular parts of Australia that many others never get to see. The successful candidate will be a youth which Council will recognise as a leader within our community who has demonstrated leadership qualities within their community and amongst their fellow peers. Nomination forms are available from Samantha Grant SamanthaG@romaregionalcouncil.qld.gov.au .


Until next week! :-)

Cheers,
Sharyn.

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