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HELPING FATHERS FEEL EMPOWERED IN WESTERN QUEENSLAND A program which aims to support fathers in western Queensland has taken off with a second group now formed. The Fathers with Futures has been running for around a year and stopped briefly due to COVID-19, before resuming in Term 3. The group came about after Anglicare Southern Queensland identified a lack of support services for Dads in the region. Anglicare Southern Queensland is one of Queensland’s most trusted social welfare organisations. Established in Brisbane in 1870, it’s a not-forprofit charity delivering a broad range of community services, including homelessness support, mental health and family counselling, foster care and aged care. One in every 30 Queenslanders is empowered by Anglicare Southern Queensland. Anglicare Southern Queensland Roma Family Support Worker Daniel Wales said the rational became that “if there’s very little support services for Dads, then we should empower Dads to establish their own support networks,” he said. “And so the group was born. Being a father myself as well as a Family Support worker enhanced my ability to facilitate the group and relate to the issues and struggles of the Dad’s who attend. Due to its popularity, a second Fathers with Futures group now exists. “The main one meets on the second Sunday of the month and has four regular Dads and about half a dozen Dads who make it when they can,” he said. “The other one (Fathers With Futures: Weekday Edition) meets on the second and fourth Thursday at the month, and currently has three regular Dads.” When it comes to people having a rough time my main advice is this: “In July we get an accountant to help us with our tax refund to help us get a nice fat tax return. When the tractor brakes down we get a diesel mechanic to help us get our machine back up and running. When the wiring in our house goes on the fritz we call a sparky to help restore power,” he says. “Our families and mental health are the same deal. We have the ability to slog our way through, but there are people in our community who are trained in these areas who can help us get through it easier and safer. We ask for help with every other aspect of our lives, let’s ask for help with our families and mental health too. Even if that person is your best mate, our folks, or even the dog.” Daniel is passionate about supporting local Mental Health initiatives in the Roma area, last week he was involved in the Blue Tree Project run by Lifeline. The Blue Tree Project is aimed at helping raise awareness of mental health issues within the community by painting trees in the local community blue. If you’re a father in Roma and are interested in joining the group, contact us today on 1300 114 397. Pictured: Daniel Wales assisted Lifeline to paint a local tree blue for the Blue Tree Project. The No.1 Newspaper in Dalby & surrounds! CONTACT US Email: news@thechinwag.com.au Office: 0411 896 004 Post: P.O. Box 226, Toogoolawah Q 4313 PAID ADVERTISING Email: advertise@thechinwag.com.au Call: 0413 22 52 01 ADVERTISING: Dugald Strachan EDITOR: Scott Strachan SUB-EDITOR: Xanthe Strachan JOURNALIST: BUSINESS MANAGER: Melissa Strachan ACCOUNTS: Leanne King WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA: Savanah Aylward A publication of... Supports Western Downs Artists & Events Advertise in The Crossing NOW - Call 0411 896 004 THE CROSSING - Wednesday October 21, 2020 - Page 4
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Western Downs Regional Council is calling for residents to shine a light on the tremendous work of local groups and individuals in their communities by nominating them for the 2021 Australia Day Awards. Council is now accepting nominations for the region’s most significant awards which recognise the region’s local legends, talented sportsmen and women, creative talents, volunteer heroes and generous community groups. Western Downs Regional Council Mayor Paul McVeigh said now is the time to show your appreciation for those outstanding people in the local community. “It has been a challenging year for all so it’s particularly important to give those who work hard and deliver great work for their community the pat on the back they deserve by nominating them for our prestigious awards,” Cr McVeigh said. “Our community members are our loudest advocates for what’s great about our region so why not use that voice to recognise those who put in the effort and dedication to help make our region a better place. “It doesn’t take long to fill out a nomination and residents will have until midnight on Saturday 31 October 2020, so I would encourage anyone and everyone who knows someone great to get on board and work towards getting them the recognition they deserve.” Nominations are open for our six categories: Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Local Volunteer of the Year Local Creative Arts Award Loca; Community Organisation Achievement Award Local Sports Award Nominations are open until midnight Saturday 31 October 2020 with the winners to be publicly announced when they receive their awards at the annual Australia Day events in our local communities. For more information or to nominate, visit www.wdrc.qld.gov.au/ australiadayawards2021. Advertise in The Crossing NOW - Call 0411 896 004 THE CROSSING - Wednesday October 21, 2020 - Page 5
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