Community unites to showcase diversity
THE diversity of services and help available to people in the Charters Towers community has been put on display in a big way.
The Connecting Community Information Day linked up 38 stallholders ranging from Kindy Linq and Towers Arts through to the QCWA and SES.
Event organiser Dianne Rogers said they were pleased with the success of the event and the range of people in attendance.
Opening Doors Connecting Community Working Party member Associate Professor Abraham Francis said it had been good to be involved in the development of the Charters Towers Community Directory that had been the catalyst for the information day.
“It’s really good to see how community comes together and connects with one another,” Professor Francis said.
“The project has been able
to bring people from all walks of life here together.
“The agencies themselves can also connect at an event like this, bridging the isolation for people.
“There’s a here that can that support.”
Students in Years 2, 5 and 6 from Central State School community benefit from
were among the dozens who attended the community day, joining in the fun activities.
Teacher Libby Matthews said the students had really enjoyed the event.
“The kids have been enthralled with the community,” Ms Matthew said.
“They’re all excited. It’s been great to see them realis
ing we’re part of a bigger town and community.”
The students took part in cooking activities with the QCWA, making oatmeal parfaits and discovering tasty healthy food choices.
They also took part in the drumming circle and had the chance to learn a bit about CPR and first aid with the
Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics.
The Charters Towers Community Mental Health Directory, developed earlier this year through Epilepsy Queensland and the Connecting Community Working Party, is still available at various locations across town.