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SUPPORT CONTRIBUTING: Joblink Plus staff Kellie Ryan, Libby Ryman and Maureen McAlister donate a few dollars each week to help keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter operating. They are pictured with special projects coordinator for the service Barry Walton. Employees from Joblink Plus are doing their bit to ensure the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service can continue its lifesaving work. A large group of Joblink Plus employees in the New England North West and Hunter are involved in the payroll deduction program which contributes a monthly donation to the service. Joblink Plus CEO, Chris Sheppeard, said as a community organisation it was natural that they support the work of the service. “Having a service like this, especially in the more geographically sparse regions, is vital,” Mr Sheppeard said. “Talk to our staff and I can guarantee that they’ll be able to tell you someone they know who has been the recipient of the service,” he said. “The least we can do is support its permanence in the region in any way we can.” Maureen McAlister from the Joblink Plus Tamworth branch has been making a payroll deduction for around eight years and says she has seen first hand the value of the service. 14 community link April 2012 Flying high “Being a city girl and moving here 22 years ago it was a bit of a shock not having a lot of things here that you take for granted in the city. “I personally know of two young ones who both had horse accidents and were in pretty bad condition with major head and internal injuries and if the helicopter wasn’t here I don’t think they would be either. Both were flown to John Hunter and received vital treatment they required and made full recoveries to enjoy life. They are both in their 20’s now” she said. “As the grandmother of five gorgeous grandchildren I definitely want to keep the service operating,” Maureen said. Special projects coordinator for the service Barry Walton said support from businesses and employees like those at Joblink Plus ensures no one will ever pay for the service. “The payroll deduction is a convenient way for people to make a tax-deductible donation. “As a contributor to the Payroll Deduction Program you know that you are helping to support vital services; ensuring a small baby reaches urgent specialist attention; or rescuing a person when they’ve been lost in the bush or at sea,” Barry said. The payroll deduction program is just one way Joblink Plus supports the service. For the past 10 years Joblink Plus has been a logo sponsor of the New England North West’s BK117 and recently the Tamworth Work Experience crew helped beautify the Service’s gardens at the Tamworth Airport Base. WORK EXPERIENCE: The Tamworth based work experience crew worked hard to improve the landscaping at the New England North West base.
Fresh food kitchen encourages students’ healthy habits Saint Ignatius Parish School students are learning the benefits of healthy and creative eating as they pick fresh fruit and vegetables from their school garden to prepare meals in their recently installed kitchen. Last year the school received funding through the Joblink Plus Community Donations Program to purchase a fridge, stove, microwave and flat pack kitchen to promote healthy eating among the students. St Ignatius Principal Therese Clancy said the idea was conceived about two years ago when teachers and students planted 40-50 fruits trees and a range of vegetables in the school grounds. Childhood obesity is a growing concern is Australia, with studies showing that once a child is overweight or obese it is unlikely that they will spontaneously revert to a healthy weight, predisposing them to future health concerns such as Type 2 Diabetes. This proactive program attempts to educate children about healthy eating habits in a fun environment. “With the generous donation from Joblink Plus and a lot of assistance from the Outback Division of General Practice we were able to finish the whole project off with the kitchen and great appliances,” Therese said. “The students have mulberry trees, lemons, limes, plums, quinces and a whole heap of vegetables. Now they are really enjoying being able to get in the kitchen and get creative with cooking. The next step is to get parents to come in and get involved with cooking in the kitchen with the students,” she said. DONATION: St Ignatius Parish School students Allan Kelly and Decklan Orcher show off their flourishing garden. The school canteen also supports the student’s garden by incorporating the seasonal fruit and vegetables into the menu. Joblink Plus Chairman John Treloar said what the St Ignatius students were doing was setting a great example for other schools and community groups. “Joblink Plus is proud to support children growing and preparing fresh food at school. The teachers, students, parents and wider Bourke community should be very pleased with their efforts to get this project up and running,” Mr Treloar said. Students are now getting creative in the kitchen, preparing and tasting new and interesting foods. Tamworth Sports Dome STARTS Saturday, May 5 7.30PM - MIDNIGHT FREE REGISTRATION!! DINNER AND UNIFORMS PROVIDED AND WE BUS YOU HOME IF YOU’RE 12 TO 18 YEARS, REGISTER NOW! Register Online: www.midnightbasketball.org.au/[Location] Or contact: Marg Hombsch, 67646666 tamworth@midnightbasketball.org.au Funded by the Australian Government Proudly supported by: INSERT OTHER SUPPORTER NAMES HERE BOURKE community link April 2012 15
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