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Downs & West Community Support shared Birdsville Hotel's post.

6 days ago

Rain water from the north is heading south west. Some areas need to be prepared.Yep we are expecting a flood! The amazingly powerful and spectacular channel country will be at work funnelling all of the water that has fallen on the country above us down to the south. The township of Birdsville is high enough to avoid flooding in town centre but when the water comes we do become a very tiny little island in the middle of what looks like an inland see. We will share plenty of information and pictures with you all throughout the experience. ... See MoreSee Less

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Downs & West Community Support shared Red Tractor Designs's post.

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Downs & West Community Support

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Sign the petition urge the government give country kids the same health services as city kids.

1 in 3 country kids don’t have access to health services just because of where they live. These children must travel hundreds of kilometers and face long wait lists for limited services. Early intervention is vital to help country kids with their development. Not getting the right help can lead to lifelong problems. This is unacceptable.

Sign the petition to urge Health Minister Greg Hunt to give country kids the same health services as city kids! Click here >> bit.ly/2RNWV5R ... See MoreSee Less

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Brisbane, sign the petition to make sure country kids get the same treatment as city kids!

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Country kids must wait up to 16 months for limited health services

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Downs & West Community Support shared Thank A Farmer For Your Next Meal's photo.

2 weeks ago

Phone a Farmer. 11th of February 2019! As seen on our Facebook page.
There's no denying that 2018 was one of the hardest years the Australian agriculture has seen in living memory. With one of the most severe and widespread droughts on record affecting farmers across all industries.
Though media coverage seems to have disappeared the drought certainly hasn't. It's a harsh time on the land and in our regional areas at the moment. Not just for our strong Men and Women working the land, but for all those involved in our agricultural sector, and all those in our regional towns and cities that rely on agriculture and the moment it generates to stay viable. These are some of the strongest and most resilient people on the planet, but there's no doubt that a lot of them are doing it tough.
In the day and age of instant technology, of social media and indirect communication. The phone call is a powerful tool to connect to those around us.

So on Monday the 11th of February we would like to strongly encourage everyone to take 5 minutes out of there day, pick up the phone and ring a cousin, a friend, an old work colleague, anyone thats out working on the land or involved with agriculture that you might think would appreciate a phone call. Ask them how they're going, telling them you're thinking of them and letting them know that you hope it will rain soon too. 📸 thanks to @pernellealexanderPhone a Farmer. 11th of February 2019! As seen on our Facebook page. There's no denying that 2018 was one of the hardest years Australian agriculture has seen in living memory. With one of the most severe and widespread droughts on record affecting farmers across all industries. Though media coverage seems to have disappeared the drought certainly hasn't. It's a harsh time on the land and in our regional areas at the moment. Not just for our strong Men and Women working the land, but for all those involved in our agricultural sector, and all those in our regional towns and cities that rely on agriculture and the moment it generates to stay viable. These are some of the strongest and most resilient people on the planet, but there's no doubt that a lot of them are doing it tough. In the day and age of instant technology, of social media and indirect communication. The phone call is a powerful tool to connect to those around us. So on Monday the 11th of February we would like to strongly encourage everyone to take 5 minutes out of there day, pick up the phone and ring a cousin, a friend, an old work colleague, anyone thats out working on the land or involved with agriculture that you might think would appreciate a phone call. Ask them how they're going, telling them you're thinking of them and letting them know that you hope it will rain soon too. 📸 thanks to @pernellealexander ... See MoreSee Less

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Could not do without them 💕🌹🦋

Downs & West Community Support shared The Rural Midwife - Birthing Matters's post.

2 weeks ago

It is with much excitement that I share the change of my business, The Rural Midwife!

I’m thrilled to be offering families of the North Burnett access to more maternity services. As an Eligible Midwife, I can see you antenatally and up to 6 weeks after baby is born. I’m so looking forward to providing more support to women, both in the lead up to birth and supporting the family unit afterwards 💕
I also continue to offer the Hypnobirthing Australia™️ childbirth education course. I’m busy behind the scenes working on some new content for parents of the North Burnett - watch this space! There will be more options to support you in the transition to baby and beyond.

My website will be launched by TRUTH Designs in the coming weeks, I can’t wait to show you what I have in store.

In the mean time, if you’re looking for more support, closer to home, call or text me on 0413265470. I so love working with women and families.

Steph xIt is with much excitement that I share the change of my business, The Rural Midwife! I’m thrilled to be offering families of the North Burnett access to more maternity services. As an Eligible Midwife, I can see you antenatally and up to 6 weeks after baby is born. I’m so looking forward to providing more support to women, both in the lead up to birth and supporting the family unit afterwards 💕 I also continue to offer the Hypnobirthing Australia™️ childbirth education course. I’m busy behind the scenes working on some new content for parents of the North Burnett - watch this space! There will be more options to support you in the transition to baby and beyond. My website will be launched by TRUTH Designs in the coming weeks, I can’t wait to show you what I have in store. In the mean time, if you’re looking for more support, closer to home, call or text me on 0413265470. I so love working with women and families. Steph x ... See MoreSee Less

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Downs & West Community Support shared QCWA Gympie & South Burnett Division's post.

2 weeks ago

It's Hot: A BEE DRINKING BOWL you can prepare.

Collecting pollen is thirsty work, so be sure to leave out some water to help them rehydrate. Bees need very shallow water to drink from, so by using wide bowls filled with stones or marbles is a good option.
This also suits butterflies.It's Hot: A BEE DRINKING BOWL you can prepare. Collecting pollen is thirsty work, so be sure to leave out some water to help them rehydrate. Bees need very shallow water to drink from, so by using wide bowls filled with stones or marbles is a good option. This also suits butterflies. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

This is really, a huge breach of privacy to be publishing these people's private addresses, their private family homes in conjunction with their businesses online," Fiona Simson said. ... See MoreSee Less

Farmers outraged new online map lists their location and contact details

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A website detailing location and contact details of Australian farms causes outrage in the industry.

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Maybe a map of Aussis Farms members?

Another great idea for ruining Australia. If these people "have the right" to do this, what rights do their victims have? How about a similar map of the addresses and details of each of these do-gooders? Would that be fair? Mind you, it was explained to me that farming is so abusive, making the females have babies whether they wanted to or not. What!

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4 weeks ago

With high temperatures everyone and everything needs to keep cool and hydrated. ... See MoreSee Less