Cr Column Councillor Fina Vasta 2 October

I would like to let everyone know about the great job Meals on Wheels do in our community. I attended the National Meals on Wheels morning Tea in late August. Without them in our community a lot of people would struggle to have wholesome and nourishing food on a daily basis. The quality and variety of the food is amazing. I had the opportunity to have a tour of the kitchen and witness the production line with the cooking, dishing out and packaging the food up for the distribution to the clients. They not only bring their clients food but they are also like a check in service and to some people they are the only company they have. They are always looking for volunteers to help this great cause. If you are interested, please call 47832659 or visit 109 Macmillan Street Ayr.

I attended the BCA 50th Birthday Celebrations both the luncheon and dinner, what an incredible achievement for the Association. We enjoyed a display of BCA Memorabilia and a slideshow that showcased the Associations achievements over the past 5 decades. Ricky Romeo entertained us at the luncheon at the RSL for the BCA Clients volunteers and special guests. I would like to congratulate them on their special milestone

Monday was National Police Remembrance Day. It is held every year to honour Police Officers who have died in the course of their duties. I attended the service at the Burdekin Community Church along with the local Police officers. I had my 2 hats on that day one as a Unsworn member of the Police Station, and as a Councillor. During the Service, the Roll of Honor was read with the names of all Police Officers killed in the course of the duties and wreaths were laid in their honour.

Burdekin Community Association, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, Zonta, Police, Burdekin Shire Council are working together to hold a Candlelight Vigil for the16 Days of Activism. We will unite together for change and commemorate the lives lost to gender-based violence in Australia. Statistics in 2025 (up to this date) 51 women and 18 children have lost their lives to gendered violence in Australia. It is to be held at the Burdekin Theatre Forecourt on the 25th November 2025 at 7pm. Please feel free to come along and help us remember those who have lost their lives. By working together, we can combat inequality, change culture, and save lives.

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