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Goodbye Country Comfort!
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Cairns Show
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From Street Level Youth Care June 2002.

Great Time Kayaking

11 young people shot the rapids under the expert guidance of Doug Boundy, his son Mark and Hank deVries and his son Mark.

Outings like these make an impact on the youngsters and bonding takes place. They all had a good time and their patience was tried many times.

One of the youngsters wanted to leave his kayak mid stream and wanted to walk back but with a bit of encouragement he eventually made the whole distance and at the end was proud of his achievement. Thank you to Doug, Mark, Hank and Mark for your time and effort to make this a success the 3 years running.

Barrier Reef Lions Club saved the day and cooked up 325 meals. Due to heavy demand on our meals, by the 18th of May we had only 3 meals left in our freezers. By 9 pm thanks to the Lions the freezers were filled to almost capacity.

This is the closest we have come for a long time to not being able to supply a hot meal to the kids. As the nights get colder, the hungrier they get.

Picconies's of Edmonton have been very generous both the butcher shop and the groceries department have been very helpful and made special deals for the Lions. Thank you Barrier Reef Lions! You are just terrific!

Blankets Needed urgently, it's getting cold out there at night. Can you help? If so let us know or phone 0498770899. you can leave a message.

Ex Street Kids Now that we are in our 11th year of operation, we meet ex-street kids more regularly and it is just wonderful to see most of them negotiating life in sensible manner, many of them are working, going to TAFE or some even to University.

Some of these now Adults visit us at the van occasionally, and some of them shake their heads when they see how they once were. Some even tell us that if it was not for us being there when they were wild and uncontrollable in their emotions that they would no longer be alive. Thank God for all those who make it, thank you to all our supporters, you are very important to our success.

Accommodation

A number of youngsters need urgent overnight shelter. We thank rob and Sharon for making their home available. It is good to know that we have at least one place where we can drop kids off in a hurry when needed. Some other kids we put up at a Lodge that gives us favourable rates.

Business support during May was received from Malanda Dairy Foods Euro Deli, Stockland Shell Westcourt Queen of Tarts Bakery Top End Trophies (Name Tags) IGA-Piconne's Butcher and Groceries Dep.

Statistics for April There were 440 visits to the van and some 20 or so visits from us to kids staying in flats etc.. We worked with 26 New Kids, 14 boys and 12 girls; Average age 14.5 years. We gave out 558 meals, 900 cups of Hot beverages, 125 liters of cordial and 258 sandwiches, 25 blankets. Total commercial value food and blankets $4850.00

625 meals came it Urgent need for more meals! Thank you all who helped us out!

Please consider helping us through June also.

From Queensland Cancer Fund News June 2002

A Breath Of Fresh Air

The Queensland Cancer Fund welcomed the formal implementation of the State's new tobacco laws on 31 May, World Not Tobacco Day. But not everyone will benefit.

This raises the tobacco industry's old scare tactic claim about hospitality businesses supposedly losing money or even going broke if they go smoke-free.

We know from interstate and overseas experience that the claim doesn't stand up. But what about the Queensland experience?

The Sunshine Coast's hospitality industry is progressing in leaps and bounds with smoke-free clubs leading the way.

Nestled at the foot of Mount Coolum is the Mount Coolum Golf Club. Manager Ken Yates has complemented the club's idyllic views and seaside aroma, by making the club smoke-free.

Since 1 October 2001, the Club has been completely smoke-free indoors and has discouraged smoking outside by removing ashtrays from tables. Reaction to the smoke-free initiative has been very positive and Ken says Friday nights at the club are as busy as ever, regularly filling to capacity.

Additionally, the club relies heavily on tourists and Ken believes the smoke-free environment haws not affected tourist trade tot the club. Ken says the change to a smoke-free environment was the club's own initiative based on health concerns for his bar staff and patrons.

He believes that all clubs have a duty of care for both staff and patrons.

Further south on the Sunshine Coast, visitors are greeted by the sign "Welcome to the first non-smoking club in Queensland" as they enter the Maroochydore Swan Bowls Club.

Smoke-free for more than 12 months, the Club is reaping the benefits, especially in the enrolment of new social members - up from fewer than 800 to more than 2000 members.

Manager, Phil Gins, attributes this growth to the Club's smoke free policy. He has received very positive comments from members including those who enjoy playing the pokies in a smoke-free environment, people with health problems and the elderly.

The club advertises on TV with a selling point being the fact that the Club offers smoke-free poker machine, dining and drinking areas.

Phil sums up the Club's initiative well - "It's been great!" he says.