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CARE BALONNE ASSOCIATION INC.

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ABOUT US.....

Care Balonne Association Inc.(Care Balonne) was established in 1994 and is primarily an information and referral service covering the whole of the Balonne Shire, based in the town of St George. Our vision is to be recognised as a progressive organisation that aspires to increase the viability of our community by being aware of the community needs and developing strategies to meet these needs.

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Care Balonne Association is governed by a committee with members from within our community that have a wealth of knowledge and expertise:

  • Chairperson Robyn Fuhrmeister

  • Deputy Chair Tony Griegg

  • Secretary Jeff Moon

  • Treasurer Trish Davey

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Care Balonne have  successfully run projects in partnership with 

  • Tackling Regional Adversity through Connected Care (TRACC) program focussing on Mental Health. 

  • Australian Federal Department of Agriculture, Water, and Environment, Sunshine Coast University and Griffith University with the Real Regional and Rural Women project. As part of this project a series of podcasts were recorded with local rural Balonne women and are available via the Real Regional and Rural Women website, Apple or Spotify Podcasts.

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OUR PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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Our Community Development Officer covers a wide range of services including information and referral to individuals, families and community groups seeking assistance and support.

RURAL FAMILY SUPPORT

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The Family Support program focuses on empowering families to provide the best possible care for their children. The service provides families with advice, information, referrals and ongoing emotional support. Parent Group is held the first Tuesday of each month at St George Library. Balonne Community Kids brochure early childhood, education, health and wellbeing information

ACTIVE SENIORS

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The Active Seniors Program is a new program within Care Balonne that works with our senior Community members to reduce social isolation and encourage active lifestyles.

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SERVICES/EVENTS

  • Meals on Wheels

  • Community-Social Housing

  • Photocopying and printing services

  • Interagency

  • Balonne Community Suicide Prevention Network

  • River Dragon Festival

  • Annual Child Protection Week Colour Run

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There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."

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Margaret J. Wheatley

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Meet The Team

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Robyn Fuhrmeister

Chairperson/Manager

OAM 

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Jodie Kings

Adminstration

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Kym
Wilde

Rural Family Support

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Sophie Cooke

Active Seniors

Community Development

CONTACT CARE BALONNE ASSOCIATION INC.

32 Henry Street, St George QLD 4487

07 4625 5450

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