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Albany Creek Community Invites All for “Christmas In The Creek”

The Albany Creek Community is inviting all families to attend their “Christmas In The Creek” celebration to be held at Albany Creek Community Centre on the 2nd of December from 5:40 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tables and chairs are available at the event but everyone is encouraged to bring their most creative decorations for a chance to win The Most Christmassy Table competition.

There will be Twilight Markets where everyone can shop for their Christmas gifts while chomping down on free sausage BBQ courtesy of the Albany Creek Lions and Albany Creek Apex Club.

The Albany Creek Lions Club is a not-for-profit community of both men and women. The club serves the local community and assists the neighbouring communities when needed. They have participated in a number of medical researches, disaster relief operations, and other humanitarian assistance across Australia and the world.

A number of entertainment and performances are also lined up all throughout the “Christmas In The Creek” celebration. Everyone can sing along to favourites Christmas songs to be performed by the Brisbane City Sounds Chorus.

Brisbane City Sounds Chorus is a group of 45 women from all walks of life, all ages, and from all over Brisbane. The choir is famous for their 4-part a-Capella harmony and has been a part of an international community of singers.

Brisbane City Sounds Chorus
Credit: Queensland Show Choir

Santa will also be present at the event. In addition, the kids will be entertained by a spectacular Christmas magic show by Jazzy J. There will also be free face painting and balloon twisting.

Jazzy J has always been known for her magic show that is is a surefire hit at making kids laugh. Her act is just one among the many acts offered by Jazzy Art Entertainment, a family owned business based in Albany Creek that has been in the children’s entertainment for more than 10 years. In fact, J’s son, Alex “The Balloon Boy,” has started his own act when he was just six years old. Today, he is 16 years old and has been doing his own Magic Show as well.


Credit: Jazzy Art Entertainment YouTube

Later in the night, the adults can sing along with the rock music by the Delta Express, an experienced covers band playing hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s. The group promises a fun, relaxed, family-friendly performance that sure to get the party started and everyone dancing.


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“Christmas In The Creek” is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Albany Creek, in conjunction with Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism.

Albany Creek’s Matt Renshaw Remains Positive Despite Ashes 2017 Drop

Albany Creek’s cricketer is not giving up on his dream of playing in the Ashes despite Australia’s decision to drop him for the Ashes 2017. He remains hopeful that he can produce a resounding second coming.

In one interview, he expresses his perseverance about starting again somewhere. He mulls about going back to the grade cricket for the week. He is also optimistic about his Shield game at the WACA next week. He looks forward to score runs in order to boost his confidence once again.

National Selector Trevor Hohns explains that they dropped Renshaw from the Ashes list because he was out of form. Hohns elaborates that they still regard the Albany Creek cricketer as a strong player. They think that the Ashes Test match was not the best place for Renshaw to get back to form. He adds that national selectors want to see Renshaw return to first-class cricket and bring back the big runs.

Watch the full press conference here.

There had been talks about Renshaw’s disappointing performance in three Sheffield Shield games in the weeks before the selection. Days prior to the announcement, Mark Waugh was in fact optimistic that Renshaw’s impressive record for Australia would still lead him on his way to the Ashes 2017. The 21-year-old batsman also had the support of his Test Teammates.

The final line-up for the Australian squad for the Ashes 2017 includes Tim Paine who had been absent from test cricket for seven years; Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Chadd Sayers, Steve Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, and Jackson Bird.

Elsewhere, cricket followers have been disappointed with Australia’s decision to drop Renshaw. They have taken their grievances on Twitter.

One Renshaw follower chooses to be sarcastic:

Others disguise their disappointment with humour.

Many are simply blaming the selectors.

For more update on Renshaw, follow him on Facebook.

To be in the loop on all cricket happenings, follow the Australian Team here.

Albany Creek’s Matt Renshaw Still on Track for Cricket’s Ashes 2017

Albany Creek cricketer Matthew Renshaw remains on track to grab a spot for the Ashes 2017 line-up. Doubts about him being selected are emerging due to a disappointing performance this Sheffield Shield season. He has still yet to pass 20 after being dismissed by Trent Copeland for 16, 38 balls, in Queensland’s game against NSW at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Elsewhere, there are talks that pressure is mounting for the left-handed batsman to start delivering ahead of the Ashes 2017. Selector Mark Waugh has actually admitted that people will keep talking about Renshaw’s failure to score runs and the youngster’s response to this will test his character.

Second Test in Chittagong
Credit: Australian Cricket Team

Waugh, nevertheless, remains optimistic that Renshaw’s impressive record for Australia will still lead him on his way to the Ashes 2017. He adds that cricketers will not score all the time and Renshaw’s performance this Sheffield Shield season may just be one of such. He believes that Renshaw’s track record will provide a strong boost for him to make it to the line-up. After all, he would not become the first Australian cricketer to score 500 Test runs before turning 21 years old if he does not have what it takes. Furthermore, he has been the only one who scored the most number of Test runs prior to the age of 21 across Australia.

The international spotlight was cast upon the former member of the Albany Creek Cricket Club in November 2016, when he was added to Australia’s Test squad even prior to his third Test against South Africa. On 24th of November in 2016, he already made his Test debut as an opening batsman. By January of 2017, he has scored his first Test century at 184 against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket ground, hence becoming the 133rd Test centurion for Australia.

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Renshaw, on his part, sees to it that fans will not be disappointed. He has always been working hard to maintain his endurance for each of his games. Neighbours regularly catch him training with his father, Dr Ian Renshaw. The father-and-son tandem is always seen with a container full of balls, training on the artificial strip at the Brendale sports complex, which is just a short walk from their Albany Creek home.

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The schedule of the Ashes 2017 can be found here.

Prepare for Scary & Spooky Halloween Skate Nights @ Skateaway Albany Creek

Trick or treat?

It’s the time of the year again to dress up in your favourite Halloween costumes and go candy-hunting or thrill-seeking! If you want to celebrate Halloween with a new twist, head down to Skateaway Albany Creek for “thrill-filled” and “fright-filled” nights of skating. This is a fun event for kids, so take the kids to Skateaway and let them enjoy an experience where horror meets fun.

Happening for two nights, the event will have different spooky themes per evening!

Photo credit: shawnrossouw/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons

“Brains!” Are zombies your favourite Halloween characters? If so, the Friday skate night is the perfect night for you. Zombies are, indeed, one of the scariest creatures ever. Don’t forget to dress up as a zombie to go into the draw to win a “Super Saver” or 10 visit pass to Skateaway.

 

Friday, 27 October

Zombie Skate

Tickets: $13

Note: Additional $5.50 for skate hire

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Remember the Addams Family? The spookiest, yet the coolest family of doom. Who doesn’t miss Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley? Get into the spirit and come with the whole family dressed as the characters of the infamous The Addams Family!

Just like the Zombie Skate Night, there will be a raffle draw. One lucky winner will receive a “Super Saver” award.

 

Saturday, 28 October

Addams Family Skate Night

Tickets: $13

Note: Additional $5.50 for skate hire

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Some dancing fun at our public holiday super session

Posted by Skateaway Albany Creek on Sunday, October 1, 2017

 

This a full-catered event and strictly, no passouts allowed.

 

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Challenge your Fitness Levels at Albany Creek This October

Attention, fitness buffs! This month is for you. Albany Creek will play host to different health and fitness events this October. If you like putting your fitness level to the test, then grab your fitness mats. Here are the activities you should watch out for.

Wednesday, 4 October

Female Fitness for Beginners

Tickets: $25

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Venue: Ascent Health & Fitness
Photo credit: Ascent Health & Fitness/Facebook

Wednesdays are girl power days! Ladies, if you want to move your bodies but you don’t know how to start, you might find this class helpful. Every Wednesday, there is a Cardio and Strength Training session for beginners. This is a great opportunity to work out at your own fitness level and become more fit and more toned.

 

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Saturday, 7 October

8-Week Your Best Body Challenge

Tickets: $30

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Lemke Park
Photo credit: Anytime Fitness Albany Creek/Facebook

Anytime Fitness Albany Creek will be hosting the 8-Week Your Best Body Challenge. Every year, Anytime Fitness hosts this event to help the Albany Creek community make a positive difference to their health and fitness. The challenge starts on Saturday, the 7th of October, and will kick off every Saturday for eight weeks.

Anytime Fitness will pick three winners that will be selected based on the biggest transformation shown in their “before and after” photos.

All of the proceeds will go to the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation. The foundation is progressing research for the cure for the Sanfilippo Syndrome. It is a metabolism disorder that makes the body unable to break down long chains of sugar molecules.

 

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Sunday, 8 October

Spring into Fitness

Tickets:

  • $15 – Adult
  • $30 – Family Pass (Two Adult and 1 child over 12 years)
  • FREE – Children 12 years and under

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Albany Hills State School
Photo credit: Intofitness/Eventbrite

Intofitness proudly brings “Spring into Fitness” to the Albany Creek community. Spring into Fitness is a family-friendly event that features interactive health and fitness demonstrations. The whole family can indulge into group fitness session, yoga, meditation, and a Thermomix Cooking Class.

Every paying adult will receive a VIP Goodie Bag. Lucky Door prizes can also be won on the day. BYO picnic.

 

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Saturday, 14 October

Stretch & Relaxation Class

Tickets:

  • $20 – Early Bird (until Tuesday, 10 October)
  • $25 – Late Registration

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Albany Creek Uniting Church
Photo credit: Revival Pilates/Facebook

Revival Pilates invites the Albany Creek community to relax and stretch. This class is neither pure pilates nor pure yoga. In this hybrid class, participants will undergo several stretching sequences that will help calm the nervous system and lengthen tight muscles.

Book early due to limited spots. BYO mat, pillow, and towels.

 

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Proposed Early Learning Centre and Fast Food Restaurant in Albany Creek Now in Decision Phase

Moreton Bay Regional Council approved a development application for a child care centre and a fast food restaurant at Albany Creek Road and 12-16 Keong Road. Consult Planning, a company specializing in town planning consultancy, lodged the development application on behalf of the Smithfield Property Group.

Smithfield is a Brisbane-based firm that specialises in property development, funds management, and development management. They largely focus on niche projects involving suburban retail, residential, and child care projects in Brisbane.

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

The plan includes the subdivision of land into Lot 1 and Lot 2, with an easement for access between the lots. Bennett and Bennett, a company of surveyors and planners, prepared the division. The northern portion of the site is Lot 1 that will accommodate a fast food restaurant, while the southern portion of the site is Lot 2 that will accommodate a child care centre.

Subdivision

  • Lot 1 – 1,446 square metres
  • Lot 2 – 1,202 square metres
  • Easement for access – 243 square metres

 

Child Care Centre

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

The child care centre will be a part of the “Green Leaves Learning Centres”. Green Leaves is a privately-owned company that provides solutions for early learning centre acquisition, development, and operation. For the record, they already have 11 centres that are now open, 13 centres that will be opening soon, and eight more centres in the pipeline including the Albany Creek site.

Opus Architecture, a firm that services the public, commercial, health, leisure, and education sectors, designed the plans for the centre. The plan seeks a facility with a maximum building height of two to three storeys that is designed to accommodate 109 children.

The centre will also feature three external play areas with acoustic fence surrounding the whole outdoor play area. The car parking spaces will be provided on both ground floor and basement floor. A shared driveway will also be constructed for levels and vehicles access from the site to the Keong and Albany Creek roads.

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

Development Details

  • Two storey building below 9 metres in height
  • 781 square metres GFA
  • Three external play areas
  • 32 car park spaces
  • One disabled car park area

 

Fast Food Restaurant

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

The other part of the development is dedicated to “Hungry Jack’s”, a long-running fast food chain serving generous beef and chicken burgers. It is a franchise of the international Burger King Corporation that started its operation in Australia since 1971.

Kass & Associates, a Philadelphia-based architecture and design firm, designed the plans for Hungry Jack’s. The plans propose a single-storey fast food facility with an 11-car capacity “Drive Thru.”

Car park spaces will be positioned on the ground floor. A new shared driveway will provide vehicle access to the fast food restaurant from Keong and Albany Creek roads, while there will be a pedestrian access from Albany Creek Road.

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

Development Details

  • One storey building with a maximum height of 8 metres
  • 223 square metres GFA
  • 1.2 metre high solid fence
  • Landscaping
  • 12 car park spaces
  • 1 disabled car park space

Once completed, Hungry Jack’s will operate 24/7.

Photo credit: Reference No. 2017 / 34041 / V234C, Moreton Bay Regional Council

Check out the application details on the Moreton Bay Regional Council PD Online page.

Holiday Classes in Albany Creek to Keep your Kids Busy this Spring Break

Great news for Albany Creek Library regulars and those who are looking for holiday activities for their kids. Albany Creek Library will kick off their spring holiday classes starting Monday, the 18th of September. The library will be hosting different programs that will match children’s ages, interests, skills, and maturity levels.

Do note that these programs are free for library members only. Becoming a member should be a breeze because joining the library only requires one valid ID with your current address. Registration is free and open for all ages. Join the library here.

 

Program Registrations

Bookings are required because slots are limited. You can book a class by visiting or calling the Albany Creek Library. However, the easiest way to book is through online registration. It will save you from the inconvenience of being held up in the queue. You can pre-register via Eventbrite by logging in or signing up for an account. Online registration perks include receiving booking information and event reminders.

Should the programs reach the booking capacity, you can still register your children for the program and their names will be added on the waitlist. However, this does not guarantee a slot. If a ticket becomes available, the library will contact the names on the waitlist and give information on how to officially register for the event.

Here are some of the holiday programs and activities in Albany Creek Library that you might want to check out. Children under 12 years of age are required to have a guardian throughout the class.

 

Giraffes Can’t Dance

Date: Monday, 18 September

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

 Age: 3 years – Prep

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

Little kids will discover an exciting way to enjoy stories. Library facilitators will show how to bring this picture book to life with the magic of dancing. Reading stories is an essential tool in learning, especially for kids at this age bracket. This story will encourage children to ask question and explore. Reading, combined with social interaction, will foster a fun, learning environment.

 

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Creating Awesome Stories

Date: Wednesday, 20 September

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

 Age: Grades 4-6

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

Unleash your kids’ inner writer. This workshop will help them turn their small ideas into huge concepts that are needed in creative writing. They will learn how to write fun and engaging stories as their imaginations explore the possibilities with their facilitators’ guidance. This is a fully interactive workshop that will not only improve their writing skills and vocabulary, but will also improve their social interaction skills.

 

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Where’s Wally Pizza Party

Date: Friday, 22 September

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 Age: Grades 1-6

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

It’s time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Where’s Wally”. Look for Wally in a day full of journey hunts and activities that will stimulate the children’s attentiveness and cognitive development. Of course, this will not be a party without pizza. There will be different pizzas for different appetites on this day.

 

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The Cat in the Hat

Date: Thursday, 28 September

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 Age: Grades 1-3

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

It has been 60 years since Dr. Seuss created and illustrated “The Cat in the Hat”. This workshop is all about this Dr. Seuss classic and will also explore Dr. Seuss’ creative illustrations. As they journey through these creative illustrations, the children will be given the chance to paint their own “Cat in the Hat”. It’s a great workshop that will activate their creativity and imagination.

 

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Plasticine Stop Motion Animation

Date: Friday, 29 September

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 Age: Grades 7-12

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

Albany Creek Library will host a workshop where teens can explore their artistic side as they perform sculpture and photography arts. The teens will create a plasticine character. After sculpting the character, they will film it using stop motion techniques. They’ll be able to make an animation in just two hours.

 

Register

 

Hype Pizza Party

Date: Friday, 29 September

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 Age: Grades 7-12

FREE
Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Libraries/Eventbrite

Let your “teens” party at the library. Right after the Plasticine Stop Motion Animation class, the library will host a Hype Pizza Party that will be filled with activities and free pizza. This is a socialization activity that will help these adolescents to interact with each other and overcome their barriers of communication.

 

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There are other activities and programs that the Moreton Bay Regional Libraries are hosting this spring holiday. Learn more about these classes on their official website.

Unleash Your Superpowers with the Albany Creek and Windsor Girls Team at Miss Muddy

Attention, ladies! It’s time to unleash your super strength and your super speed. Anytime Fitness Albany Creek owner Jessica Peake and Personal Trainer Lorna Dent is inviting every girl in Albany Creek and Windsor to join their team as they challenge themselves at the Miss Muddy on Saturday, 9th of September.

 

What is Miss Muddy?

Photo credit: www.missmuddy.com.au

Miss Muddy is a friendly and non-competitive 5-kilometre female fun run that is designed to suit all fitness level for participants aged 13 years and above. The obstacles have easy and hard options. As an “all for fun” race, you can even skip the obstacles without incurring any penalty if you feel you can’t do it or you just feel like not doing it. There will be inflatables, foams, colours, and, of course mud.

Miss Muddy is not just a ladies day-out, but it’s also a proud supporter of the Tour de Cure. It is a series of fundraising cycling events across Australia that raise funds for cancer studies. Although they are not linked with any cancer group, they already funded 266 cancer projects since 2007. They are dedicated in “building momentum” — to find the cure for cancer.

 

When & Where?

Photo credit: www.missmuddy.com.au

There are several dates and locations for Miss Muddy. This weekend, 9th and 10th of September, it’s happening in Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton. The Sunday event is now sold out. Luckily, the Saturday slots where the Anytime Fitness Albany Creek Team is included, are still open for registration. However, slots are limited.

 

Registration

Photo credit: www.missmuddy.com.au

The event’s online registration costs $90 per Miss Muddy participant. To be organised, the event has been divided into different waves or sessions, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in 30-minute intervals. Select the “Brisbane – 9th of September” event and choose a wave or time you would like to participate in.

You can either run with a team or on your own. If you want to join the Albany Creek and Windsor Girls team, select the 8:30 a.m. wave and their team name. Do visit their event page here.

There is an onsite registration on the day that will only be available for waves that are not full. The price of the registration will be $100. Remember to arrive an hour before your preferred wave commences.

Finalise your registration onsite at the Check-In Zone. Do not forget your IDs and the QR barcodes sent via email if registered online.

 

Parking

Photo credit: www.missmuddy.com.au

Sirromet Winery has limited parking spaces. Come early, considering that Albany Creek is an hour ride to the site. There is a car parking fee of $10 per car. To save on space and charges, you can arrive with your team. Carpooling with your team is a great way to hang out.

Check out Miss Muddy website and Facebook page for updates.

Vertica Capital Director to Swim the English Channel for Youngcare Albany Creek

The 48 year old businessman Cameron Noble is set to cross the English Channel in August to raise funds for the newly opened Youngcare Albany Creek. Mr. Noble is now in his 16 week-long training under swim coach Trent Grimsey, who swam the English Channel in 2012 with a record of seven hours.

Photo credit: www.camswimsthechannel.com

The English Channel is the body of water (a part of the Atlantic ocean) that is separating the Southern England from the Northern France. Its 500 kilometers length entices swimmers and athletes all around the globe to take the swimming challenge.

 

 

 

Who is Cameron Noble?

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Cameron Noble is the Director of Vertica Capital. It is an advisory firm that specialises in structuring debt and equity for both commercial and investment structure, based at Fortitude Valley. Throughout the years, Vertica is a proud supporter of Youngcare.

Although Mr. Noble is already a father of three, he has still been able to complete several physical challenges. He has already walked the Kokoda Track twice, completed the 1,200-kilometre bike ride for the 2012 Ride West, and the 1,000-kilometre bike ride for the 2015 Chain Reaction.

Among the fitness challenges that he has undertaken, swimming the English Channel will be the toughest challenge so far, an event that, like the others, requires rigorous physical and mental preparation.

 

Youngcare Australia

Photo credit: www.youngcare.com

Mr. Noble believes that swimming the English Channel for Youngcare will probably be one of the best things that he will do in his life. He believes in what Youngcare does for the young people with high care needs.

Youngcare is a non-profit organisation established in 2005 to provide personal support, health care, and accommodation to young people with high care needs and teach them how to be independent while living in these facilities.

Shevaune’s achievement of being independent
(Photo credit: www.youngcare.com)

The foundation of Youngcare was inspired by the story of Shevaune Conry and her husband David. Shevaune was a multiple sclerosis patient in an aged care facility, but failed to receive the proper care she needs. David, together with his colleagues, formed Youngcare to provide extensive care to Shevaune and other young Aussies in an aged care facility with similar conditions.

The newest Youngcare facility recently opened in Albany Creek at 1 Leitchs Road. It is now the home of eight young people with high care needs, built through a partnership with MS Queensland, an organisation providing support to multiple sclerosis patients.

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Mr. Noble is now on a quest to raise $500,000 for Youngcare Albany Creek’s finishing touches and its residents’ needs. If this goal is reached, there will be enough funds to build another much-needed Youngcare home in Wooloowin.

To support Mr. Noble’s “noble” cause, visit his Everyday Hero Fundraising page or his website.

Step Up and Run for Suicide Prevention @ Anytime Fitness Albany Creek

Anytime Fitness Albany Creek will keep the treadmills spinning for 24 hours on Friday, 28th of July. Step Up and Run: Anytime Fitness PPP4SPA is an initiative to raise awareness and donations to the Suicide Prevention Australia.

 

Step Up & Run

Photo credit: Anytime Fitness Albany Creek/Facebook

Anytime Fitness has a goal to raise $500,000 for suicide prevention. To make this happen, everyone is invited to walk, jog, and run to keep the treadmills moving, starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

This is also a family-friendly event with activities that will keep the kids busy and entertained. There will be face painting and jumping castle for kids and free BBQs for everyone.

To participate, you can book your 15-minute treadmill slot for $15 here. Other Anytime Fitness clubs and members across Australia will also be participating in this treadmill challenge.

 

Suicide in Australia

Photo credit: Australian Bureau of Statistics

According to the latest numbers released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there were 3,027 people, mostly males, that lost their lives from intentional harm. It may be the 13th leading cause of death in Australia, but it is the leading cause of death among people at 15 – 44 years of age.

Queensland has the third highest suicide rate accounting to 15.7% of the total suicide rate in Australia. Just late last year, an Albany Creek teenager took his own life because of the constant bullying he received about his sexuality.

“I feel like these people who were bullying … are the cause of why he is not here any more. They pushed him to the edge,” the mother said.

 

Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA)

Photo credit: Suicide Prevention Australia/Facebook

SPA is the lead agency of the National Coalition for Suicide Prevention that is working collaboratively to develop a helping community. SPA has a goal of halving the suicide rate in Australia in 10 years. Apart from the research they are conducting, they are running different projects.

The “Lived Experience Network (LEN)” is a program that aims to amplify the voices of people with lived experiences of suicide. SPA believes that the wisdom gained by these people should be used to inform suicide prevention.

Visit the SPA website on how to get involved.

Photo credit: Anytime Fitness Albany Creek/Facebook

“Are you ok?” — These are the three important words that could change a person’s perspective in committing suicide. They just need a friend.