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New $27-Million Facility at Chermside’s The Prince Charles Hospital to Support Young People with Mental Health Illness

Work has begun on a $27-million mental health facility at The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside to support young people suffering from mental health issues.

According to the Queensland Government, the new centre is their response to the closure of the Barrett Adolescent Centre. Until its closure in 2014, the Barrett Adolescent Centre was the state’s only youth mental health centre that provided accommodation for patients.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said that the project is part of the government’s $68.2-million investment to rebuild and expand mental health services for young people.

“My government is committed to making sure Queensland’s most vulnerable young people have access to highly specialised healthcare services to help them recover and return to their family, friends and communities,” the Premier said.

“We are delivering for young people experiencing mental health issues who were abandoned by the LNP.

“I want to thank the patients of the former Barrett Adolescent Centre and their families, and other young people with a lived experience of mental health services for their invaluable input which will ensure that this facility and its services will be safe and effective.”

The new facility will include 12 beds, a full-time daily school, a common space as well as space for training and classes.

Minister for Health Steven Miles thinks the construction of the new facility ushers in a new era in the treatment of teens aged 13-18 years with severe and complex mental illness.

“The centre will provide assessment, treatment and rehabilitation that fully integrates mental health services with educational programs delivered by teachers from the Department of Education.

“It will also provide a structured environment with a focus on improving the overall function of young people to increase their capacity and confidence to successfully transition back to their community.”

The mental health centre is expected to start operation in 2020.

Police Conducting a Free Seminar on Staying safe at Schoolies in Chermside

Schoolies is almost here again. Time for school leavers to have their well-deserved week-long holidays after completing Year 12. Whilst this is a great time for students to have fun and celebrate with their mates, preparing for a safe Schoolies is both the parents and the students’ responsibility.

If you have a student who is attending the Schoolies in 2018 or 2019, North Brisbane Crime Prevention Unit is having a free seminar for parents and students. The seminar aims to help school leavers experience a safe Schoolies.

Event Details

What: Free seminar on staying safe at Schoolies.

When: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 (7:00 p.m.)

Where: Sky Lounge Kedron Wavell RSL, Hamilton Road, Chermside

Schoolies parents evening at Kedron Wavell RSL – 2017 Photo credit: mypolice.qld.gov.au

Conversations regarding the Schoolies always spark interesting conversations between parents and students. This event is a great venue for discussing personal safety tips for students attending Schoolies. The seminar will also have guest speakers who will provide a wide variety of information and answer any questions.

Bookings are essential due to limited spots. To book or for further information call the North Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit on 07 3364 3313 or email gateway.dcpc@police.qld.gov.au.

Staying Safe at Schoolies

To make the most of Schoolies, students must learn how to keep themselves as well as their mates safe. Apart from the free seminar from the police, the government has a dedicated site where parents, carers, and leavers can access more information about Schoolies.

Whitsundays Schoolies and Gold Coast Schoolies will be held from Saturday, 17 November to Friday, 23 November 2018.

Snail Bait Found At A Dog Park In Stafford Heights

In the last month, a frequent visitor to Rode Road Dog Park in Stafford Heights discovered blue/green pellets in Grey Gum Park. He asked for help from the others to pick them up before it got too dark to see them.

It turns out that those pellets were snail pellets, which are very harmful to animals. What concerned park goers & dog owners most is that the pellets are scattered all over the dog park. Paul Rice, the person who discovered the pellets, immediately called the Brisbane City Council about this. BCC responded right away. Mr Rice also took to Facebook to warn residents about these pellets.

According to a council spokesman, upon receiving the report from Mr Rice, they immediately sent people out there to remove all the pellets. So far, the council hasn’t received any reports of animals getting sick following a visit to the park.

Another concerned citizen posted on the Rode Rd Dog Park Facebook page upon hearing the terrible news.

Death Cases In The City

Last year, there were some reported cases of animals that died from snail pellets in the city. Two of the animals, a cat and a dog, lived in the same neighbourhood in Victoria Point. Also in Victoria Point, in July of last year, two dogs were reported to have died due to ingesting snail bait, which was confirmed after they vomited out some of the bright blue granules.

Your Animals & Snail Pellets

According to the Animal Emergency Service (AES), Metaldehyde (green) and Methiocarb (blue) in pellet form are used to kill snails. Unfortunately, they are effective in killing dogs and cats as well. Apparently, animals like the taste of these pellets and so they ingest these freely when they find them.

The symptoms of snail bait poisoning are:

Excitement
Panting
Trembling (which can develop into major convulsions leading to death)
Excess salivation
Diarrhoea
Heat stress

Treating this may include inducing vomiting or proceeding to wash out the stomach under anaesthesia.

The AES is reminding everyone not to use these pellets to kill snails. There are other methods to prevent snails and slugs from damaging plants especially if you have other pets in your home.

Brisbane Metro to Eventually Serve Chermside, Carindale, and Springwood

Brisbane Metro could eventually be extended to Chermside, Carindale, and Springwood as part of Brisbane City Council’s integrated public transport solution to meet the city’s long-term transport requirements.

As indicated in the Council’s plans, the new Chermside line would feed into the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital station.

The Carindale line would feed into the Buranda metro station, whilst the Springwood line would be an extension of the Eight Mile Plains busway station.

According to Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner, the expanded Brisbane Metro would run along the Eastern Busway and Northern Busway extensions.

Dedicated bus lanes and construction of Brisbane Metro platforms are required for the extensions to be completed.

Updates on the Brisbane Metro

Credit: Brisbane City Council/YouTube

The Brisbane Metro is expected to cost $944 million based on the assessments undertaken as part of the Business Case for the high-frequency public transport system.

In May 2018, the Federal Government confirmed a $300m funding commitment to Brisbane Metro in the 2018-19 Federal Budget and the Council is working closely with the State Government and Federal Government to progress detailed planning for Brisbane Metro.

Planning for the detailed specifications for all aspects of Brisbane Metro’s construction and operation are now underway following the release of the draft Design Report in April 2018.

Subject to approvals, Council expects procurement activities for Brisbane Metro to commence in mid-2018.

Detailed design and construction of Brisbane Metro are planned to commence in 2019, with metro services expected to commence in 2023.

For more information about Brisbane Metro, you can:

Call the project team on 1800 692 333 during business hours
Call Council on 07 3403 8888 after hours
Email the project team at metro@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Write to:
Brisbane Metro
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001

Chermside Vehicle Theft On The Rise, Police Reminds Locals To Be More Vigilant

Police are alarmed over the increasing number of vehicle thefts in the northern part of Brisbane particularly in Chermside, Fitzgibbon, Nundah and Kalinga.

According to police, the thieves are targeting vehicles that are parked in driveways and secured car parks or carports, as well as those parked on the road. In Chermside, most of the vehicles that were stolen were taken from car park spaces of unit complexes.

The most recent cases that they have encountered showed that most of the vehicles targeted have valuables inside such as cash, laptops, jewellery, Go Cards, GPS units, and many more.

Earlier this month, the Gateway Crime Prevention officers conducted a safe street visit at Burnie Brae Park in Chermside, where they got in touch with the local community about the recent crimes in the area.

The event also gave the police the opportunity to remind the locals to be more vigilant when it comes to vehicle security. They reminded people about not leaving any valuables inside their vehicle and making sure that their cars are locked at all times.

The police is also urging the community to report any suspicious activity in the area. You can contact them at 131 444 or use the online form.

Put Your Clogs On: The Aussie Clog 2018 Is Happening In Chermside

Get your dancing shoes on! If you are into Aussie clog dancing or would like to explore the art of dancing, the East Coast Precision will be holding a day of dance workshops called ‘Aussie Clog’ in Chermside on 9 June.

The Aussie Clog is a popular event that has been running in the Redland Bay area for 22 years. This year, they will be celebrating it in Chermside and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

Olive Borovsky established the Aussie Clog 23 years ago. She wanted to combine Australian country music with her desire to encourage more Australian choreographers. Clog dancing is a form of step dance whilst wearing wooden soled clogs. Think tap dancing but this one won’t have you “tapping” on the floor.

The workshops will take place during the day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You get to meet kindred spirits whilst you’re at it as well.

There will be dinner and social dancing from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the Mullet Gut String Band. The social dancing will bring out some old favourites as well as current favourites from the 2018 ACA dance list. However, the registrations for dinner are now closed.

If you are interested in joining the workshops, you can email them at ecpcloggers@gmail.com.

Address: Burnie Brea Community Centre, 60 Kuran St, Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

Green Heart Fair, Brisbane’s Biggest Sustainability Festival, is Coming to Chermside

The Green Heart Fair is back and this time, the biggest free bi-annual community and sustainability festival in Brisbane will be at the 7th Brigade Park in Chermside on Sunday, 3 June 2018.

In partnership with the Brisbane City Council, the Green Heart Fair promotes innovative green living in a fun-filled, family-friendly environment for local residents to enjoy.

The Fair starts at 9:00 am to 3:00 p.m. and over a hundred sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, conservationists, and experts will be sharing their expertise and knowledge on living more sustainably.

Tons of fun entertainment will be up for kids on the Channel 7 Main Stage including Queensland Urban Utilities ‘Water Warriors’ Live Stage Show, PJ Masks Live Stage Show, and Live Music from Hailey Calvert, and Pat Tierney.

In the Love Food Hate Waste Cooking Zone, fairgoers will learn how to become more conscious with food consumption as 31% of the average Brisbane bin consists of food waste.

Celebrity presenters including Matt Golinski, Sam Thaiday and Dominique Rizzo, and Alison Alexander, a Food Consultant from Queensland Food Fellow, will be sharing simple tricks to help transform the way you plan, shop, and eat. Such valuable techniques can significantly help you save up to thousands of dollars every year while reducing food waste.

The Live for Less and Move for Less zones will feature expert talks and stalls on sustainable living and transportation for all households.

To learn more about the exhibitors that will be present in this huge sustainability festival, check out Green Heart Fair’s What’s On page.

Don’t forget to bring your own reusable coffee cup and water bottle to the Green Heart Fair to get discounts on your coffee and free water refills from the Queensland Urban Utilities Hydration Station.

Free native plants will be up for grabs at the fair. Fairgoers can choose from Thyme Honey Myrtle and Tea Tree or Bottlebrush and Coastal Rosemary Better. You can also drop by the Rocky Point AU Grow Zone to get expert advice on how to look after these plants before heading home.

The Green Heart Fair is sponsored by the Brisbane City Council, Channel 7 Queensland, Queensland Urban Utilities, Rocky Point AU, and Cleanaway.

To learn more about the event, visit the Green Heart Fair’s website or check out their Facebook page.

Chermside To Welcome A New Support Service For Domestic Violence Victims

The Queensland Government has funded a $1.4M support service for domestic violence victims which will be based in Chermside. UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) will provide the new service and they will contribute to the Brisbane High Risk Team.

The support service will focus on better counselling and case management services to victims of domestic violence. There will also be outreach services to widen their reach and to ensure that victims have easy access to information and support.

In November 2017 during the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase the protection of victims across the country.

As of November 25 last year, any domestic violence order issued in Australia will be automatically recognised and enforceable across the country. This means that victims or individuals don’t need to register a domestic violence order in another state for it to be enforceable.

Also beginning earlier this month, as part of the Festival 2018, the One Million Stars project installation has been put on display in King George Square. The global weaving project is an initiative by artist Maryann Talia Pau in collaboration with Museum of Brisbane. The project was launched in 2012 to end domestic violence. It encourages everybody to weave a star to bring the community together. The stars used in the installation came from all over the country.

Chermside’s TPCH Exploring Hospital Car Park Expansion; $7.5M Set Aside for Queensland Hospital Parking

Car parking at public hospitals in Queensland may soon be less burdensome as the state government plans to spend up to $7.5 million in the next four years to make car parking at public hospitals more affordable and accessible.

The budget is part of the state government’s four-point action plan, which will include expansion of car park facilities at public hospitals such as The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) in Chermside.

“I know the cost of car parking is a real concern for many patients, carers and their families,” said Health Minister Cameron Dick.

To address the parking needs at public hospitals, the state government will take the following actions as part of its four-point action plan.

Develop car parking concessions policies at all hospital and health services with paid parking.
Increase the number of concessional parking slots at public hospitals.
Develop future public hospital car parks.
Consider new parking options at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital.

Government Directive

The cost of parking at public hospitals has been a major issue and burden to patients, their families and carers. The complaints had led to a petition signed by nearly 17,000 supporters, followed by a directive from the state government ordering public hospitals to make parking more affordable and accessible.

The state government issued a directive on 1 July 2017, requiring all public hospitals and health services in Queensland to come up with local policies to make car parking more accessible, safer and more affordable.

Hospitals and health services with paid parking must come up with a car parking concessions policy by 1 October 2017.

In addition, the public health facilities are also directed to develop a local staff car parking policy by 31 December 2017. This policy is intended to make parking safer on-call hospital staff or hospital employees completing or commencing shifts between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Read the state Health Service Directive here.

Car Parking Expansion at Public Hospitals

Part of the solution to parking issues at public hospitals is the expansion of car parking facilities. This is already being done in some facilities across Queensland, including Rockhampton Hospital, which will soon see the construction of an almost 600-space multi-storey car park. The carpark will be owned and operated by the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.

Caboolture Hospital will be providing up to 300 new car spaces, while 500 car parks will be added at Logan Hospital.

At The Prince Charles Hospital in Chermside, the government is looking at options to expand car park availability. One option being considered is a proposal from the current operator under the Market-Led Proposals program of the Queensland Treasury.

“Our preferred approach for new multi-storey hospital car parks is to develop a Government Portfolio Model, financed by the Queensland Treasury Corporation,” said Mr Dick.

“However, private public partnerships will be retained as an option for circumstances where it can deliver a better outcome, for example, when we are developing a large ‘greenfield’ hospital site.”

Free Treats, Chardon and Concert at Grand Opening of Westfield Chermside’s New Dining Precinct

There’s no stopping Westfield Chermside from becoming the biggest Westfield in all of Australia.

After the opening of Level 2 back in April, the shopping centre is pumped up for the grand opening of its dining precinct on Thursday, 22 June 2017. The grand opening will be a fun-filled event to celebrate the opening of what Westfield describes as a first-class dining experience.

Betty’s Burgers, 4Fingers Crispy Chicken and Bootlegger by top restaurateur Tom Chidiac are just some of the top dining retailers opening on Thursday, 22 June.

Betty’s Burgers is popular with its burgers as well as its Concretes. Opening at the dining precinct at Westfield Chermside. (Photo credit: Westfield Chermside/Facebook)

Zeus Street Greek is opening its second Queensland branch at Westfield Chermside. (Photo credit: Westfield Chermside/Facebook)

Also opening for the first time at the Chermside shopping centre are fashion and lifestyle stores such as Milk Bar Candle Co., TotalFusion and Sidestreet Boutique. Click here to see the complete list of restaurants and shops opening on 22 June.

Heaps of fun, great food and giveaways await shoppers going to the opening of the new dining precinct at Westfield Chermside.

Here are just some of the events happening on Opening Day.

The Urchin ribbon cutting. Join Elle Magazine Editor Justine Cullen host the opening of The Urchin. Shaped like a dome and resembling a sea urchin, The Urchin will be the centrepiece of dining precinct. There will be a smoking ceremony and dance performance by the Yerongpan Aboriginal Dancers.
Concert at the Green. Starting 6:00 p.m., there will be a party under The Urchin to celebrate the opening of the dining precinct. Young Franco will entertain the crowd. A live light show will also be featured, plus free popcorn for everyone who will attend.
Chocolate treats. Get some complimentary chocolate treats from the centre’s ambassadors on Level 1 and Level 2. They’ll be giving away goodies from Thursday, 22 June up to Sunday, 25 June.
Photo credit: Westfield Chermside/Facebook

David Jones Chardon Bar. David Jones will be offering a glass of Chardon to shoppers passing by their bubbles bar from Thursday, 22 June up to Sunday, 25 June. There is a limit of one glass per person, 18 years and above only.
Special ice cream flavour. Gelatissimo is celebrating its store opening in Chermside with a special ice cream flavour. They are also giving away a free scoop to the first 200 customers on opening day.
Pop up valet. Starting Thursday, 22 June, Westfield Chermside will offer pop up valet for $5. Take the car into Banfield St. and turn right at the lights. Valet service will be available from Thursday to Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., subject to weather.

The dining precinct boasts stunning architectural design and interiors sure to make every shopping experience at Westfield Chermside something to look forward to.

Get a preview of how the dining precinct will look like.