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150 Years Celebration<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> help celebrate history<br />

RSPCA Charity Golf Day<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> helps raise funds<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

<strong>2015</strong> Christmas parties<br />

SPRING <strong>2015</strong><br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival Interstate Carnival | Show time<br />

The latest events on offer |QRI Expo <strong>2015</strong> | QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

Insurance Emergency Home Assistance | Ping’s colour in


Contents<br />

10<br />

Front cover: Thailand<br />

QRI enews<br />

Subscribe today<br />

To subscribe visit www.qri.com.au<br />

Rakesh Shankar<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> General Manager<br />

Editorial, Marketing and Advertising<br />

Rachael Tickner<br />

E: marketing@qri.com.au T: 07 3036 0888<br />

Graphic Design<br />

Tanya Heath<br />

E: theath@qri.com.au T: 07 3036 0888<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

Level 2, 131 Leichhardt Street<br />

<strong>Spring</strong> Hill Q 4000<br />

GPO Box 2098 Brisbane, Q 4001<br />

T: 07 3036 0888 F: 07 3036 0800<br />

E: info@qri.com.au W: www.qri.com.au


Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Space<br />

Using qri <strong>Lifestyle</strong> discount advantages<br />

Community<br />

It’s spring and time to rejuvenate<br />

your backyard or your outdoor living<br />

entertainment areas. What better way to<br />

enjoy your perfect oasis by updating your<br />

outdoor space with comfort and style.<br />

What’s even more comforting is you can<br />

purchase your WISH gift card or eGift card<br />

through the QRI Shop and save 5%. The<br />

WISH gift card allows you to use at any<br />

Master Home Improvement stores.<br />

Consider using the WISH card to purchase<br />

a vast array of outdoor settings, BBQ’s,<br />

plants that are on offer at Masters and<br />

also there are many accessories to choose<br />

from to create that perfect space.<br />

Gift card denomination start from $50<br />

through to $500.<br />

Orders have a cap of $2,000 per order per<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Member at any given time.<br />

This is done to keep it fair for all members<br />

with stock levels. Please note, QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

ensures that stock levels are kept up,<br />

but at certain times of the year, we may<br />

experience back orders.<br />

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QR celebrates 150 years<br />

150 Years Celebration<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> help celebrate history<br />

Nicholle Duce, QR Executive General Manager Human Resources and staff serving slaps of cake.<br />

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July 31st <strong>2015</strong> saw Queensland Rail<br />

celebrate 150 years of rail service in<br />

Queensland. In 1865, a track between<br />

Ipswich and Bigges Camp (now Grandchester)<br />

ran for 34 kilometres. This transported wool<br />

and produce from the Darling Downs regions.<br />

Then shipped to Brisbane’s ports by steam<br />

train. 500 passengers took the first fleet<br />

by four Queensland Rail trains on July 31st<br />

1865 and was celebrated by history making<br />

celebrations.<br />

Today, Queensland Rail’s network is widely<br />

developed across the Sunshine State.<br />

Connecting the Queensland communities<br />

by long distance, tourist and city network<br />

services.<br />

To help celebrate this historic event<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong>, RT Health and Railways<br />

Credit Union teamed together to hold<br />

a sausage sizzle at Bowen Hills and at<br />

Railway Centre One and Two. Queensland<br />

Rail staff enjoyed the sausage sizzle,<br />

soft drinks and cake. Staff were also<br />

encouraged to dress up as a station.<br />

Creative ideas steamed from this<br />

with one in particular station being<br />

‘Helensvale Station’! It was a great event<br />

enjoyed by Queensland Rail Staff, QRI<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong>, RT Health and Railways Credit<br />

Union. Many thanks to everyone involved<br />

for a great day held.


<strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> 15 www.qri.com.au<br />

QR celebrates 150 years<br />

Today’s modern train along side Queensland Rail’s restored 1865 A10 steam train.<br />

A10 No 6 Grandchester Centenary in 1965<br />

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What’s on<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> hosted its annual charity golf day which<br />

was held on 11th September <strong>2015</strong> at the Keperra<br />

Country Golf Club. The golf day was organised to raise<br />

much needed funds for RSPCA. The event was an 18 hole<br />

Ambrose with a shot gun start, commencing at 7.30am.<br />

It was encouraging to see 15 teams tee off with great<br />

enthusiasm for the day of golf ahead. All players received<br />

their QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> bags filled with golf accessories, drink<br />

vouchers and golf carts were also included. Golfers also<br />

had the opportunity to participate in novelty events like<br />

the longest drive and closest to pin.<br />

The day concluded with a wonderful prepared lunch by<br />

the Keperra Country Golf Club and the winning teams<br />

presented with prizes. A huge thank you to all players who<br />

bought tickets in the raffle to win a wide rage of prizes<br />

that were donated.<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> would specially like to thank the sponsors<br />

who contributed to the day. The major sponsors were QRI<br />

Services, Allianz, Everton Engineering and Coca Cola.<br />

Another thank you to the prize sponsors who donated<br />

prizes to the raffle: Club Super, Le’Petit Gourmet, Peter<br />

Roberts Promotions, Keperra Country Golf Club and<br />

RSPCA who donated the huge cuddly wombat.<br />

Overall the day was a success by any standard and all<br />

golfers and sponsors should walk away knowing they have<br />

contributed to a great cause.<br />

You can visit www.rspcaqld.org.au to find out how you can<br />

help animals in need.<br />

Winners<br />

1st Place<br />

Bob Lorenz, Steven Love, Luke Marsden, John Birt<br />

2nd Place<br />

Brett Whalley, Jason Mitchelmore, Jay Cotton, Ron Carnall<br />

3rd Place<br />

Ian Broadley, Leo Thomson, Steve Jedrisko<br />

4th Place<br />

Cameron Jackson, Brent Tapp, Nick Meredith,<br />

Cameron Bulley<br />

5th Place<br />

Sheree Cameron, Steven Huth, Tim Denton, Mat Redfern<br />

1st Place<br />

2nd Place<br />

3rd Place<br />

4th Place<br />

4<br />

Mr Wombat, donated by RSPCA<br />

5th Place


Closest to pin<br />

Community<br />

Longest Drive<br />

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qri Travel<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

<strong>2015</strong> Christmas parties<br />

the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Christmas Parties for <strong>2015</strong> will be held at the following locations.Simply book<br />

online at www.qri.com.au or return your booking form to the QRI state office.<br />

No Party organised near you?<br />

As a QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> member your immediate<br />

children aged 17 years and under are<br />

eligable to receive their gift from QRI.<br />

Costs for Christmas Parties<br />

This year - the QRI Christmas<br />

Parties will be *FREE for all Full<br />

Fee paying financial Members,<br />

their partners and their dependent<br />

school aged children.<br />

Presents will be provided for QRI members’<br />

children aged 17 and under.<br />

Should you have any questions regarding<br />

the above - please contact QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> on<br />

07 3036 0888 or info@qri.com.au<br />

Yet to be decided<br />

Details for the following QRI Branch<br />

Christmas events are yet to be decided.<br />

Please check the website www.qri.com.au<br />

closer to November for details.<br />

• Bluff<br />

• Cloncurry<br />

Bowen<br />

Bundaberg<br />

gladstone<br />

Date: Saturday, 5th December<br />

Date: Sunday, 6th December<br />

Date: Sunday, 6th December<br />

Venue: Bowen QRI Hall, George Street<br />

Venue: Norville Park Swimming Pool<br />

Venue: QRI Gladstone, 22 Off Street<br />

Time: 11am<br />

Time: 11am<br />

Time: 11am to 3pm<br />

What’s on: Slip and Slide, Jumping castle,<br />

face painting, pony rides, BBQ<br />

Contact: Nicole 0419 675 039, Monika<br />

0404 906 272 or Nellie 0403 231 692<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

What’s on: Pool entry, water activities,<br />

BBQ, Santa, drinks, ice-blocks plus more.<br />

Contact: Ken Cavanough at Bundaberg<br />

station or phone 07 4153 9719<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

What’s on: Rides, BBQ, Softdrinks, Santa<br />

Contact: QRI Gladstone 07 4972 7227<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

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brisbane<br />

Date: Sunday, 6th December<br />

Venue: Chermside Aquatic Leisure Centre,<br />

Hamilton Road, Chermside.<br />

Time: 10.00am - 3pm (Free entry closes at<br />

1pm, members welcome to stay until park<br />

closes at 5pm)<br />

What’s on: Full use of the water park<br />

facilities (except indoor training pool),<br />

sausages and burgers, drinks, ice-cream,<br />

face painting, Santa visit.<br />

Contact: QRI State Office 07 3036 0888<br />

or info@qri.com.au<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

Additional information: Limited parking<br />

due to construction of the library.<br />

Members are required to provide a mobile<br />

phone number OR email address that<br />

is accessible ON THE EVENT DAY. In the<br />

event of a cancellation (eg. inclement<br />

weather) members will be advised by<br />

email, SMS or on the QRI Website.<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

Coppabella<br />

Date: 5th December <strong>2015</strong><br />

Venue: TBA<br />

Time: 2pm<br />

Whats on:<br />

Contact: Kylie Marsh kyliemareemarsh@<br />

hotmail.com<br />

Closing Date:<br />

Additional Information:<br />

emerald<br />

Date: Saturday, 21st November<br />

Venue: Emerald Town Pool, Opal street,<br />

Emerald<br />

Time: 11am - 2pm<br />

What’s on: activities free entry into pool,<br />

food and drinks for members and children.<br />

Contact: Lawrence Paynter 0429 316 445<br />

email: lpa32765@bigpond.net.au<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

mackay<br />

Date: Sunday, 6th December<br />

Venue: Muller Park, Ooralea, Boundary<br />

Road<br />

Time: 10am - 2pm<br />

What’s on: Free rides, mini trains, jumping<br />

castle, face painting, soft drinks, chips,<br />

ice creams, picnic sausage sizzle, band,<br />

presents, Santa 1 pm.<br />

Contact: Mark Miosge 0417 766 163<br />

Closing date: TBA, Mail to Mark Miosge<br />

Po Box 6109 Mackay Mail Centre 4741.<br />

Additional information: $5.00 Monster<br />

Raffle<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.


QRI<br />

Christmas<br />

Parties<br />

qri Travel<br />

Rockhampton<br />

Date: Saturday, 28th November<br />

Venue: Big 4 Capricorn Palms Holiday<br />

Village, Wildin Way, Yeppoon<br />

Time: TBA<br />

What’s on: Waterslide, adventure<br />

playground with jumping pillow , pedal<br />

cars, BBQ lunch and cold drinks as well as<br />

a visit from Santa.<br />

Contact: Teneil & Jay Travers 07 4922-<br />

1436 or qrirocky@qri.com.au<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

Additional Information: Big 4 Capricorn<br />

Palms Holiday Village is offering 10% on all<br />

caravan and camping sites for members<br />

that are wanting to stay. Please quote the<br />

QRI event when booking.<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

Toowoomba<br />

Date: Sunday, 13th December<br />

Venue: QRI Hall, Bellview Street,<br />

Toowoomba<br />

Time: 11am to 3pm<br />

What’s on: Water slide, Face Painter, BBQ<br />

Lunch. All drinks & food free<br />

Contact: Ian Caldwell 0467 250 267<br />

email ian1003@bigpond.com<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

Townsville<br />

Date: Sunday, 6th December<br />

Venue: Kirwan Aquatic Center, Townsville<br />

Swimming Pool and Kids Water Park.<br />

Time: 12pm - 3pm<br />

What’s on: Use of the pool and facilities,<br />

BBQ, ice-creams and Santa<br />

Contact: Mitchell Ohl 0407 963 968<br />

Closing date: TBA<br />

* Presents will be provided for QRI<br />

members’ children aged 17 and under.<br />

QRI Christmas parties<br />

If you are unable to attend or there isn’t a party near you, contact the QRI State<br />

Office before Friday, October 17th.<br />

We can advise the nearest depot to your area or arrange your child’s/<br />

grandchild’s gifts to be sent to you directly.<br />

Email info@qri.com.au or call our friendly Membership Services team on<br />

07 3036 0888. For all Christmas party locations and further information,<br />

please visit the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> website – www.qri.com.au.<br />

Please note<br />

•You MUST be a current QRI member to book<br />

•Children MUST be supervised by an adult at all times<br />

•Choose only ONE of the locations to attend a Christmas party<br />

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qri Sporst<br />

<strong>2015</strong> QRI State Golf Championship<br />

great results received<br />

Congratulations to the<br />

Category Winners<br />

State Champion<br />

Tim Grieves<br />

A Grade Gross Winner<br />

Barney Robinson<br />

B Grade Gross Winner<br />

John Anderson<br />

C Grade Gross Winner<br />

John Limpus<br />

The QRI State Golf Championships held<br />

on Sunday 16th August <strong>2015</strong>, went off<br />

without a hitch! From the feedback and<br />

personal observations all players that<br />

attended enjoyed themselves not only on<br />

Sunday but in the preceding days, whether<br />

they played good golf or not. I would like to<br />

acknowledge the support of QRI lifestyle<br />

management and staff, Sandy Gallop Golf<br />

Club, QRI “Banjo’s” Ipswich & The Golf<br />

Clearance Warehouse Woolloongabba. The<br />

organising committee comprised of Ian<br />

Preece, Bruce Roberts, Barry Monaghan,<br />

Don Cameron & Greg Cotter. Special<br />

mention for all their help over the weekend<br />

also goes to Bryan Marshall, Craig Wilkes,<br />

Steve Love, Ross Maclean and Sandy<br />

Gallop golf professional, Neville Austin.<br />

Nominations Open<br />

FOR STATE DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP!<br />

The <strong>2015</strong> State Darts Championships will be held in<br />

Gladstone on the 14th and 15th November <strong>2015</strong>.<br />

For more information or to download a nomination form please visit www.qri.com.au<br />

Nominations Open<br />

FOR 2016 SNOOKER AND BILLIARDS COMPETITION<br />

Nominations are called for those wishing to attend the 2016<br />

Snooker and Billiards competition which is to be held from<br />

Saturday 5th March to Friday 11th March at the Shell Club<br />

Corio Geelong Victoria.<br />

Nominations close 30th November <strong>2015</strong> and those<br />

interested will be advised accordingly.<br />

Contact details for persons that are interested Trevor<br />

Mortimer Home 07 54986365 Mobile 0409 263 142<br />

or email susanm@ozemail.com.au<br />

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ANZRI Darts Carnival<br />

Interstate Carnival a great success<br />

This year’s ANZRI Darts Carnival which was<br />

held in August 23rd to September 4th in<br />

Rosebud, Victoria, once again proved to be<br />

very successful.<br />

Congratulations to all winners and to<br />

everyone who attended the various<br />

competitions. Its also wonderful to see<br />

players coming together to share their love<br />

for the sport to make the event a success.<br />

Many thanks to everyone involved.<br />

ANZRI DARTS CARNIVAL <strong>2015</strong> TROPHIES<br />

Six-A-Side<br />

Winners: TEAM 2<br />

Gary Power (Vic), Richard Tilbrook (Qld),<br />

Gerard Oldfield (NSW), Peter (Smig)<br />

Matjuszenko (WA), Barry Nunn (Qld), Mark<br />

Bevis (WA)<br />

R/up: TEAM 6<br />

Dennis O’Toole (Qld), Bob Ray (NSW),<br />

Nathan Dryden (WA), Linda Chambers<br />

(Qld), Marc Alders (NSW), Steve Woods (WA)<br />

Four-A-Side<br />

Winners: TEAM 8<br />

Dennis O’Toole (Qld), Gerard Oldfield<br />

(NSW), Marc Alders (NSW), Linda<br />

Chambers (Qld)<br />

R/up: TEAM 5<br />

John Need (Qld), Peter Law (Qld), Geoff<br />

Lawler (WA), Tania Collier (NSW)<br />

Three-A-Side<br />

Winners: TEAM 6<br />

Gerard Oldfield (NSW), Ian Dryden (WA),<br />

Gary Power (Vic)<br />

R/up: TEAM 11<br />

Dewain Clarke (Qld), Geoff Lawler (WA),<br />

Glenn Canty (NSW)<br />

Two-A-Side<br />

Winners: Geoff Ramsbotham (Qld) &<br />

Rodney Cuff (Qld)<br />

R/up: Ian Dryden (WA) & Steve Woods (WA)<br />

HIGHEST FINISH<br />

128 - Geoff Ramsbotham (Qld)<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival Australian Railway<br />

Doubles<br />

Winners: Peter Law (Q) & Dennis O’Toole (Q)<br />

R/up: Geoff Ramsbotham (Q) & John Need (Q)<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival Australian Railway<br />

Singles:<br />

Winner: Peter Law (Qld)<br />

R/up: Dennis O’Toole (Qld)<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival ANZRI Trophy<br />

Winners: QUEENSLAND<br />

R/up: NEW SOUTH WALES<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival Charlie Newbery<br />

Memorial Trophy<br />

Winners: QUEENSLAND<br />

R/up: NEW SOUTH WALES<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival<br />

Commissioners Shield<br />

Winners: QUEENSLAND<br />

R/up: NEW SOUTH WALES<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival 180’s<br />

Peter Law (Qld) x 5 Geoff Lawler (WA) x 5<br />

Geoff Ramsbotham (Qld) x 4 Mick Tapper (NSW) x 3<br />

Marc Alders (NSW) x 3 John Need (Qld) x 2<br />

Dennis O’Toole (Qld) x 2 Mark Tilbrook (Qld) x 1<br />

Barry Nunn (Qld) x 1 Anne Rodgers (Vic) x 1<br />

Gary Power (Vic) x 1 Graeme Birkett (WA) x 1<br />

Steve Woods (WA) x 1 Michelle Horder (NSW) x 1<br />

Roger Ragg (NSW) x 1 Clive Collier (NSW) x 1<br />

Glenn Canty (NSW) x 1 John Chandler (NSW) x 1<br />

Cowboy (Vic) x 1<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival All Australian Team<br />

Geoff Ramsbotham (Qld) 20.439<br />

Gary Power (Vic) 19.137<br />

Geoff Lawler (WA) 18.956<br />

Dennis O’Toole (Qld) 18.581<br />

Peter Law (Qld) 18.377<br />

Marc Alders (NSW) 18.141<br />

Steve Woods (WA) 18.081<br />

Michael Tapper (NSW) 18.066<br />

Pat Brown with his Life Membership certificate.<br />

Pat is the first person to receive Life Membership<br />

of the ANZRI Intersystem Darts Council<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival<br />

LONG SERVICE AWARDS<br />

NEW SOUTH WALES<br />

Tania Collier<br />

QUEENSLAND<br />

John Need<br />

WESTERN AUSTRALIA<br />

Ian Dryden & Colin (Jock) Hasson<br />

ANZRI Darts Carnival<br />

LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD Pat Brown (Qld)<br />

qri Shop<br />

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QRI Offers<br />

Whether you are looking for a gift card to simply spoiling yourself or a present<br />

for a friend or family member, the QRI Shop has 5% off at Rebel Sport store wide.<br />

Call today to order your Rebel Sport Gift Card 07 3036 0888<br />

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Show time<br />

The latest events on offer<br />

Thursday 19th November 8pm<br />

Lyric Theatre QPAC , Balcony 1 $100 each<br />

The musical phenomenon Les Misérables,<br />

opens at the Lyric Theatre QPAC this<br />

November for a strictly limited season.<br />

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century<br />

France, Les Mis is an unforgettable story<br />

of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience<br />

of the human spirit that has become one<br />

of the most popular musicals in history.<br />

Featuring the timeless score and beloved<br />

songs such as I Dreamed a Dream, On My<br />

Own, Bring Him Home, and One Day More,<br />

Les Mis has been seen by over 70 million<br />

people, won over 100 awards and is still<br />

breaking box office records around the<br />

world.<br />

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new<br />

production will leave you awestruck,<br />

featuring glorious new staging and<br />

dazzling rei<strong>mag</strong>ined scenery inspired by<br />

the paintings of Victor Hugo.<br />

A production this epic only comes to<br />

Australia once in a generation. Do not<br />

miss your chance to experience the<br />

musical of a lifetime. The production<br />

includes adult themes, gunshots and<br />

pyrotechnics.<br />

HUGH JACKMAN<br />

Brisbane Entertainment Centre<br />

Sunday 6th December <strong>2015</strong>, 2:00pm<br />

S20A row T<br />

$124.00 each<br />

Australian Ballet - Cinderella<br />

Wednesday 24 February 2016<br />

7.30pm<br />

$80 each<br />

Madonna<br />

Brisbane Entertainment Centre<br />

Sunday 27th March 2016<br />

3 x Bronze Tickets Section S49<br />

$105 each *must be sold together<br />

The Sound of Music<br />

Thursday 7th April 2016 7.30pm<br />

QPAC Lyric Theatre<br />

$90 each<br />

DISNEY ON ICE<br />

Brisbane Entertainment Centre<br />

Saturday 25th June 2016, 6:0pm<br />

A Reserve<br />

$41.00 each<br />

For up to date details on upcoming QRI<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong> Member events, please visit the<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Website – www.qri.com.au<br />

or keep an eye out for eNews updates<br />

which are sent to members fortnightly if<br />

you are registered for eNews. If you would<br />

like to register, please do so online.<br />

We look forward to connecting!<br />

QRI Upcoming Events<br />

QRI AGM<br />

This year’s AGM will be held on Thursday, November 26th at the<br />

QRI Conference Centre in Brisbane city. To RSVP to the event,<br />

please email info@qri.com.au for our catering purposes. We look<br />

forward to seeing you at the event.<br />

QRI Christmas Parties<br />

QRI Christmas parties from around the state take place in<br />

November/December. Be sure to visit our double page spread<br />

in this <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> edition for all of the details on Christmas<br />

party locations and dates.<br />

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QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> EXPO <strong>2015</strong><br />

The latest events on offer<br />

Thursday 15th October saw that time of<br />

year again where QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> teamed up<br />

with program partners.<br />

This is a great opportunity to showcase<br />

what QRI and many program partners<br />

have to offer to QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> members.<br />

Program Partners in attendance were<br />

Allianz, Europcar, Mortgage Choice,<br />

QRI Travel, Oaks Hotels & Resorts,<br />

Tangalooma Resort, RSPCA, Australia Zoo<br />

and Sea Life/Underwater World.<br />

It was a great day showcasing the QRI<br />

product mix with lucky door prizes for<br />

members and a complimentary<br />

sausage sizzle.<br />

Thank you to the program partners who<br />

contributed prizes towards the lucky<br />

door prize.<br />

A very big thank you to all of our valued<br />

members who attended the event and a<br />

warm welcome to our new members who<br />

joined us on the day.<br />

We hope to all see you there again for<br />

next years event.<br />

QRI EXPO<br />

Richard and Sandra Munt collecting one of the major prizes.<br />

The sausage sizzle is a great draw card to bring in the crowd.<br />

QRI offers and free coffee on the day for members.<br />

Ada, QRI’s Membership Coordinator helping with the lucky door prize.<br />

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Under the Weather?<br />

When you next book your accomodation at any of<br />

the QRI Holiday Homes, it’s recommended that you<br />

take out Travel Insurance to protect you against<br />

cancellation due to illness, injury or bad weather.<br />

Prices start from only $45 for an 8-day policy.<br />

Call QRI Insurance for more information and a quotation.<br />

07 3036 0888 | www.qri.com.au<br />

Insurance<br />

Up for grabs!!!<br />

As a QRI member you can opt in to<br />

play QRI’s Money Tree lottery for an<br />

extra $1 a week. Each month seven<br />

winners will be drawn at random and<br />

allocated the following cash prizes:<br />

1 x<br />

$1000<br />

5 x$100<br />

Contact QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> today to register!<br />

visit www.qri.com.au or call the Membership Services team on 07 3036 0888.<br />

You choose the goods<br />

from the store of<br />

your choice and we’ll<br />

organise the finance*<br />

Choose any store which offers any of these products<br />

• White Goods • Electronics & Computers • Electrical Appliances<br />

• Furniture & Bedroom • Sporting Equipment • Machinery & Garden<br />

make a better deal<br />

We pay up front so you can get a cash discount<br />

Purchase any goods that are:<br />

• Minimum value of $500 per item<br />

• Maximum total value of $3,000<br />

• Brand new<br />

Repayment options<br />

• Purchases up to $1,000 repayments over three months<br />

• Purchases up to $3,000 repayments over six months<br />

Call us on 07 3036 0888 or visit<br />

www.qri.com.au before you purchase<br />

* For approved customers only. 25% deposit payable upfront. 10% administration fee applies. A nonrefundable<br />

$15 credit reference check fee applies. For full terms and conditions visit www.qri.com.au<br />

or phone 07 3036 0888. Repayments by direct debit, cash or cheque. Any repayments made by credit card<br />

attract an extra admin fee of 2%.<br />

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QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Insurance<br />

now with access to<br />

QRI Insurance<br />

Emergency Home<br />

Assistance<br />

Included at no extra cost for property owners for 12 months when<br />

you take out a new QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Home Building, Contents or Landlord<br />

policy 1 . Includes two call-outs up to $250 each.<br />

Call QRI Insurance today on 07 3036 0888 or visit www.qri.com.au<br />

for a competitive quote today.<br />

Hurry, offer ends 27 November <strong>2015</strong><br />

Get access to help with<br />

10 common home emergencies<br />

Insurance<br />

Disclaimers for all the above:<br />

Your financial institution arranges this insurance as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFS Licence<br />

No 234708. Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Before making a decision about insurance, please refer to the Product Disclosure<br />

Statement available from your financial institution. 1 12 months’ Emergency Home Assistance membership - Offer valid for new QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Home<br />

Building, Contents or Landlord insurance policies purchased through your financial institution from 5 October to 27 November <strong>2015</strong> – Property<br />

owners only. 12 months’ Emergency Home Assistance membership provided by AGA Assistance Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177, trading as<br />

Allianz Global Assistance. Full terms, conditions, limits and exclusions available at allianz.com.au/eha_campaign.<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> 15 www.qri.com.au<br />

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QRI Holiday Unit Accommodation<br />

<strong>Spring</strong> Specials for Members<br />

Michelle to write something :)<br />

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Community<br />

Gift Cards &<br />

eGift Cards<br />

SAVE 10% OFF<br />

The David Jones Gift Cards offer you a world of choice,<br />

with access to the brands you know and love across fashion,<br />

beauty, home, electrical and fine food. You can shop with your<br />

Gift Card in store and now shop with your eGift Card online at<br />

davidjones.com.au. Gift Cards are valid for 24 months and can<br />

be used to purchase any goods or services at David Jones.<br />

Members can purchase the David Jones 10% discounted gift<br />

cards from the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Shop via the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> website:<br />

www.qri.com.au or via phone: 07 3036 0888.<br />

Gift Card Terms and Conditions Gift Cards with a PIN can be used to shop instore and online. Gift Cards without a PIN can be used to shop instore. Gift Cards are treated as cash and cannot be<br />

replaced if lost or stolen. Gift Cards may only be used for purchases at David Jones and cannot be returned or exchanged for cash or used to pay any David Jones branded Credit Card account<br />

or other Credit Card accounts. The funds available can be verified on request or at time of purchase. No change is given and any balance that remains on the card can be used in whole or part<br />

against future purchases at David Jones. Gift Cards expire 24 months after issue. Any balance that remains on the Gift Card after expiry will not be available for use. For full Terms and Conditions<br />

visit davidjones.com.au/giftcardtermsandconditions<br />

eGift Cards eGift cards are treated as cash and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. eGift Cards may only be used for purchases in David Jones stores or online at davidjones.com.au and<br />

cannot be returned or exchanged for cash or used to pay any David Jones branded Credit Card account or other Credit Card accounts. The funds available can be verified on request or at time<br />

of purchase at any point of sale in a David Jones store or online at davidjones.com.au. No change is given and any balance that remains on the card can be used in whole or part against future<br />

purchases at David Jones. Any balance that remains on the eGift Card after expiry will not be available for use. For full terms and conditions visit davidjones.com.au/giftcardtermsandconditions.<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> 15 www.qri.com.au<br />

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QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong>’s dedicated home loan experts<br />

As a Premium Partner with QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong>, Mortgage Choice offers a full<br />

financial service proposition to members including:<br />

• A free ‘home loan health check’<br />

service to see if your home loan is<br />

right for you, or to if we can find<br />

you a better deal<br />

• Home loan assessments to<br />

tailoring a financial solution that<br />

best suits your financial and<br />

personal circumstances<br />

• A dedicated Mortgage Choice<br />

expert, Donna McRae, who has<br />

over 25 years experience in<br />

banking and finance<br />

• Doing all the legwork on<br />

your home loan - preparing<br />

the paperwork, lodging the<br />

application and following up with<br />

the loan provider on your behalf<br />

• Managing the finance process<br />

from end to end to ensure your<br />

financial objectives are realised<br />

• Financial services including:<br />

• Home loans<br />

• Investment loans<br />

• Refinancing<br />

• Personal Loans<br />

• Car Finance<br />

• Equipment Finance and<br />

Commercial lending<br />

• SMSF Lending<br />

• Depreciation Schedules<br />

• Deposit Bonds<br />

Why Choose Mortgage Choice?<br />

• Access to hundreds of home loan<br />

products from up to 28 of Australia’s<br />

leading lenders, including the major banks<br />

• We aim to empower QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

members by guiding them through the<br />

process of becoming a mortgage holder<br />

and sharing our expertise<br />

• Every borrower has individual needs and<br />

goals, and we seek to tailor each home<br />

loan to their unique situation<br />

• We’re paid the same rate of commission<br />

regardless of which home loan you<br />

choose from our panel of lenders.<br />

Premium Partner<br />

Call and<br />

mention you’re<br />

a QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

member to<br />

access this offer!<br />

Donna McRae<br />

18<br />

p 0477 757 657<br />

e donna.mcrae@mortgagechoice.com.au<br />

Mortgage Choice Limited ACN 009 161 979. Australian Credit Licence 382869.


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When you shop at Woolworths with<br />

your QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> pre-purchased<br />

WISH CARD<br />

An average family can EASILY SAVE UP TO $1,000 off their annual grocery bill!<br />

WISH GIFT CARDS are available from the QRI Shop both in the QRI State Office and<br />

online at the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> website www.qri.com.au. Order before 1pm and have your<br />

order in the post the same-day (complimentary registered post with all orders) or opt<br />

for free, personalised delivery in Brisbane railway and corporate office CBD areas.<br />

WISH GIFT CARDS are also accepted at all participating stores such as Caltex Service<br />

Stations (save 5% off on your vehicle’s fuel), BIG W, Dan Murphy’s and BWS for your<br />

alcohol purchase needs.<br />

GIFT CARD DENOMINATIONS START FROM $50 through to $500.<br />

Orders have a cap of $2,000 per order per QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Member at any given time.<br />

(This is done to keep it fair for all members with stock levels). Please note,<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> ensures that stock levels are kept up, but at certain times of the year,<br />

we may experience back orders.<br />

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NOW AVAILABLE<br />

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Best savings<br />

this <strong>Spring</strong><br />

SAVE<br />

5%<br />

off<br />

Coles Pre-purchased Gift Cards are more popular than ever with members’<br />

across Queensland purchasing in bulk for their family’s grocery needs.<br />

With Coles’ ambassador, Australian Chef, Curtis Stone, you will have plenty of<br />

recipe ideas and healthy options for the whole family to enjoy at a great price!<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Members SAVE 5% off on all GIFT CARD ORDERS.<br />

Order today from the QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Shop or online www.qri.com.au.<br />

Coles Gift Card are redeemable at Coles supermarkets, Coles Central and<br />

Pick‘n Pay stores. This card cannot be redeemed at Coles Online or Coles<br />

Express. For full Terms of Use visit giftcards.com.au.<br />

GIFT CARD DENOMINATIONS START FROM $50 through to $500.<br />

Orders have a cap of $2,000 per order per QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Member at any given time.<br />

(this is done to keep it fair for all members with stock levels). Please note,<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> ensures that stock levels are kept up, but at certain times of the year,<br />

we may experience back orders.<br />

An average<br />

family can<br />

EASILY SAVE UP<br />

TO $1,000 off<br />

their annual<br />

grocery bill!<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> 15 www.qri.com.au<br />

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Hi kids! Its great to see so many kids joining my Ping’s Pals Club. By being part of the<br />

club you will receive a cool joining gift, a card and gift on your birthday and fun activities and colouring<br />

in competitions. Enter our colouring competition today for your chance to WIN.<br />

win<br />

Major Prize<br />

1 x Family movie pass<br />

Runner up Prize<br />

4 x Double passes and<br />

merchandise prize packs<br />

20<br />

Fill in your details & send your entry to: QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong>’s Ping’s Pals, GPO Box 2098 Brisbane Q 4001<br />

entries close: 4.30pm, 29 th of june, <strong>2015</strong><br />

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________<br />

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________<br />

Age: ___________ Phone: _______________________ Membership Number: ___________________


Money Tree Winners<br />

QRI winners<br />

Stay in touch<br />

on facebook<br />

Visit the QRI website www.qri.com.au and click the Facebook<br />

logo on the home page.<br />

Our Facebook page will have up-to-date information on events,<br />

promotions and discounts as well as photos from events<br />

throughout the state. It will also be a place for members to leave<br />

comments and suggestions.<br />

"Like" our Facebook Page today!<br />

REMAIN A QRI MEMBER<br />

Do you want to keep your QRI Membership when you<br />

leave the railway industry? Then do not fear as we have<br />

you covered! You can retain your QRI Membership and<br />

all of the fantastic savings. Simply contact the QRI<br />

office via email or phone and we will ensure that your<br />

membership is kept up to date.<br />

Keep saving and stretch your dollar further with<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> – Helping Members Live More for Less.<br />

www.qri.com.au | 07 3036 0888<br />

<strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Spring</strong> 15 www.qri.com.au<br />

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QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

Christmas<br />

parties<br />

Register<br />

today!<br />

There’s a Christmas party planned near you.<br />

You can find the information on the<br />

QRI <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Christmas Parties for <strong>2015</strong>,<br />

including booking details and closing dates.<br />

Simply book online at www.qri.com.au or<br />

return your booking form to QRI State Office<br />

info@qri.com.au or fax 3036800.<br />

www.qri.com.au | 07 3036 0888<br />

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