Pre Seniors Week events

Wednesday 7/08/2019

Start: 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Event: High Tea
Location: Capalaba Uniting Church Hall, Crn Ney Rd and Zandra St, Capalaba
Cost: $5 entry – booking needed
Details: Older Women’s Network for a meet and greet. Have a morning High Tea and see the variety
of activities they have available.
Contact Naomi on 0424 060 603 by 2 August for catering purposes

Saturday 10/08/2019
Start: 2:00 pm
Event: Musical Theatre Show - Favourites
Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland, Main auditorium, doors open 1 pm
Cost: $15.00 includes afternoon tea, please pre book
Details: This fast paced production from Director Janette Sheehan promises to be another winner.
Featuring excerpts from 4 of your favourite musicals, dance routines, comedy.
Call DSC on 3821 1089 to arrange booking, EFTPOS available, Wheelchair accessible,
Hearing loop available.

Sunday 11/08/2019
Start: 2:00 pm
Event: Musical Theatre Show - Favourites
Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland, Main auditorium, doors open 1 pm
Cost: $15.00 includes afternoon tea, please pre book
Details: This fast paced production from Director Janette Sheehan promises to be another winner.
Featuring excerpts from 4 of your favourite musicals, dance routines, comedy.
Call DSC on 3821 1089 to arrange booking, EFTPOS available, Wheelchair accessible,
Hearing loop available.

Tuesday 13/08/2019
Start: 9:30 to10 am
Event: Grandparents Toddler Time
Location: Cleveland Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: Grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along and join in the singing, clapping and dancing.

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Tuesday 13/08/2019 continued

Start: 10:30 am to 11:00am

Event: Grandparents Story Time
Location: Cleveland Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: All grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along for a fun morning of stories, songs and activities. Aged 0-5

Wednesday 14/08/2019
Start: 9:30 to 10:00 am
Event: Grandparents Toddler Time
Location: Victoria Point Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: Grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along and join in the singing, clapping and dancing.

Start: 10:30 am to 11:00am

Event: Grandparents Story Time
Location: Victoria Point Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: All grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along for a fun morning of stories, songs and activities. Aged 0-5

Thursday 15/08/2019

Start: 9:30 to10 am

Event: Grandparents Toddler Time
Location: Capalaba Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: Grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along and join in the singing, clapping and dancing.

Start: 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Event: Grandparents Story Time
Location: Capalaba Library
Cost: Free – no booking needed
Details: All grandparents are invited to enjoy some quality time with their grandchildren at the library.
Come along for a fun morning of stories, songs and activities. Aged 0-5

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Friday 16/08/2019

Start: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon

Event: Pot Luck Doubles Darts
Location: Birkdale Multi Sports Club, cnr Bailey & Randall Rds, Birkdale
Cost: $2
Details: Come and join in the fun, only $2 which includes morning tea and lucky door prize. Prizes for
winners, runners-up, highest scores and peg-outs. You don’t have to be a dart player to
participate, all non-players will be partnered with dart player. Darts will be available to borrow
if needed.

OFFICIAL SENIORS WEEK 2019 PROGRAMME

Saturday 17/08/2019
Start: 2:00 pm
Event: Musical Theatre Show - Favourites
Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland, Main auditorium, doors open 1 pm
Cost: $15.00 includes afternoon tea, please pre book
Details: This fast paced production from Director Janette Sheehan promises to be another winner.
Featuring excerpts from 4 of your favourite musicals, dance routines, comedy.
Call DSC on 3821 1089 to arrange booking, EFTPOS available, Wheelchair accessible,
Hearing loop available.
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Sunday 18/08/2019

Start: 6:30 am to 12 noon

Event: Mobile Library
Location: Parked at the Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Come along and visit the mobile library to see new releases and free WiFi

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Start: 7:00 am
Event: Seniors Week Family Walk 2019
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Location: Start and finish at Donald Simpson Park – between Bloomfield and Wynyard Streets,
Cleveland
Cost: $8.00 per person includes a gift bag plus your registration enters you into the Seniors Week
Walk Draw with numerous prizes given, a T-shirt and after walk breakfast – Please register
before the walk and collect your goodies bag at the RDCOTA office at 57 Wynyard St,
Cleveland, Mon to Fri between 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. Phone enquiries 3488 0680
Full walk is 10 Kilometres Through back streets and parks, but you walk as little or as long
as you feel is comfortable. It is not a race just enjoy the exercise and look for the wildlife
Koala’s, Possums are often seen along the scenic route numerous marshals are along the
route as well as water stops and Pot-a-loo’s
Details: Bring your Family or a friend and enjoy the exercise and wild life. and enjoy the exercise and
wild life. Sponsored by Star Community Services Ltd with assistance from Donald Simpson
Centre, McKenzie Group, Great Southern Memorial Park. Alex Gow Funerals, Aveo, Regis
St Vincent de Pauls, A Better Ear

Start: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Event: Latin Dance Workshop
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge Anson Rd, Wellington Point.
Cost: Free
Details: Join Amos Dance Rhythms for a Social & Progressive Cha Cha lesson. No partners
necessary

Start: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Event: Seniors Citizens Concert
Location: Assembly Hall, 40 Smith Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Redland City Bands present their annual concert for Seniors Week. This year our Concert
Band will lead the afternoon’s entertainment featuring some much loved tunes Special
Guests the Windsor Brass . There will also be a free afternoon tea provided. The venue is
wheelchair accessible and has disabled facilities.

Start: 2:00 pm
Event: Musical Theatre Show - Favourites
Location: Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland, Main auditorium, doors open 1 pm
Cost: $15.00 includes afternoon tea, please pre book
Details: This fast paced production from Director Janette Sheehan promises to be another winner.
Featuring excerpts from 4 of your favourite musicals, dance routines, comedy.
Call DSC on 3821 1089 to arrange booking, EFTPOS available, Wheelchair accessible,
Hearing loop available.

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Monday 19/08/2019

Start: 10:00am to 11:00am

Event: Morning Tea
Location: Anglicare Killara Respite Centre - 71 Wynyard Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Open to All. Come in & have a cuppa & biscuits.
See Killara Centre & Learn all about the Killara & Anglicare Brisbane South
Respite Care available 6:00 am to 6:00 pm for carers who work or study.
Other clients programs are available from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm if carer is not working or
studying.
Contact Josephine on 3488 8427 for additional detail

Start: 11:30am for 12:15pm start

Event: U3A Golf Event
Location: Carbrook Golf Club – 653 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, Carbrook.
Cost: $55.00
Details: All Players welcome to seniors Week Golf Day. Meet Fellow players for a Hamburger Lunch
at 11.30 and then tee off at 12.15.
Enjoy 18 holes of golf in carts. A trophy for the best player of the day and lots of extra prizes
will be presented at the end of the tournament including Nearest the Pin Approach, Longest
Accurate drive. Celebrate or commiserate with your fellow golfers. Nibbles provided after.
RSVP Randolph Story before 12/8 on 38212498 / 04372 373 238 or email
rand.story@outlook.com

Start: 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Event: Line Dance Classes
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Nelda from Easy Beat Rock’n’Roll will host a beginner’s line dancing class with a one hour
lesson and half hour free dance time

Start: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Event: Seniors Concert
Location: Renaissance Retirement Village, 36 Bunker Rd, Victoria Point
Cost: Free
Details: Andrew and Kelly share a variety of songs from memory lane. Refreshments available.

Phone Janine for more details 3820 7700 or email sales@rrl.net.au

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Tuesday 20/08/2019

Start: 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Event: Inspiring Seniors Award
Location: Redlands Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Invite only
Details: Award presentation for the 11 th Inspiring Senior Awards one for each council division and
Blue Care and Mayor’s award. The aim is to recognise and honour seniors within the
Redland City who have given so much to the community and help lay foundations of the city
as it is today.

Start: 10:00am to 11:00am

Event: Morning Tea
Location: Anglicare Killara Respite Centre - 71 Wynyard Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Open to All. Come in & have a cuppa & biscuits.
See Killara Centre & Learn all about the Killara & Anglicare Brisbane South
Respite Care available 6:00 am to 18:00 pm for carers who work or study.
Other clients programs are available from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm if carer is not working or
studying.
Contact Josephine on 3488 8427 for additional details

Start: 11 am to 12:30 pm
Event: RPAC Variety Concert
Location: Redlands Performing Arts Centre
Cost: Free
Details: This year’s Variety Concert features the talents of Here’s to Life, Donald Simpson
Centre, local schools and community groups. RPAC will be open at 10 am for
morning tea. While tickets are free you will need to book your seats at RPAC
Booking office. Phone 07 3829 8131 from Monday July 29 th.

Start: 10:30 am to 1:30pm

Event: Terrific Tuesday
Location: Redlands Sporting Club – Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Join Deana Pehr for a fun morning of singing, raffles and guest artist Toni Steven.

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Wednesday 21/08/2019

Start: 9:00am – to approx. 1:00 pm

Event: Inter Village Indoor Bowls Tournament
Location: Tranquil Waters Retirement Village – 31 Thompson Street, Victoria Point
Cost: Free
Details: 8 Retirement Villages from the Redlands will be playing for the Home Instead Perpetual
Trophy.
This competition has been a long-time favourite amongst the Redland Retirement Villages.
Start of play will be 9:00 am with a light lunch being served to the bowlers playing on the
day.
If your village wishes to join in please contact Tranquil Waters Retirement Village Margaret
Cassidy by email to info@tranquilwaters.com.au (07) 3207 0786

Start: 10:00am to 11:00am

Event: Morning Tea
Location: Anglicare Killara Respite Centre – 71 Wynyard Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Open to All. Come in & have a cuppa & biscuits.
See Killara Centre & Learn all about the Killara & Anglicare Brisbane South
Respite Care available 6:00 am to 18:00 pm for carers who work or study.
Other clients programs are available from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm if carer is not working or
studying.
Contact Josephine on 3488 8427 for additional details

Start: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Event: Ronnie Christie
Location: Redlands Sporting Club – Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free ph. (07) 3207 1133
Details: Everyone's favourite Ronnie Christie sings all the favourites and has you up dancing.

Thursday 22/08/2019

Start: 10:00am to 11:00am

Event: Morning Tea
Location: Anglicare Killara Respite Centre - 71 Wynyard Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Open to All. Come in & have a cuppa & biscuits.
See Killara Centre & Learn all about the Killara & Anglicare Brisbane South
Respite Care available 6:00 am to 6:00 pm for carers who work or study.

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 Other clients programs are available from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm if carer is not working or
studying.
Contact Josephine on 3488 8427 for additional details

Start: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Event: Darby & Mike
Location: Redlands Sporting Club
Cost: Free
Details: Darby & Mike singing the oldies but goodie tunes of yesteryear.

Start: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Event: Redland Bay Tennis Club
Location: Redland Bay Tennis Club, 61 Boundary Road, Redland Bay
Cost: Free
Details: Come along and have fun, meet with friends, complimentary tea and coffee. Beginners
welcome. For more details contact George on 0438 556 158

Start: 8:00 am
Event: Maleny and surrounding areas – Full day
Location: Bus departs from Donald Simpson Centre, 172 Bloomfield St, Cleveland
Cost: $69.00 includes morning tea and tour for members, non-members add $15.00
Details: A day in the beautiful region of Maleny and surrounding areas. Will stop off for a delicious
morning tea at Mary Cairncross Park before venturing to Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird
World. There will be golf carts to hire at very reasonable prices. Enjoy Glasshouse
Mountains, wander the garden and visit the bird aviary.
BYO lunch at Montville and browse the many quaint shops.
Visit or Phone DSC 07 3821 1059 to arrange bookings EFTPOS available ,

Friday 23/08/2019

Start: 10:00 am – 2:00 PM

Event: Open Day and Tour
Location: Capella Bay Aged Care, 260 Old Cleveland Road East, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Come and enjoy coffee and cake along with a tour of beautiful Capella Bay. Prospective
residents and families are all welcome.

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Start: 10:00 am – 2:00 PM
Event: Open Day and Tour
Location: Seaton Place Aged Care, 111 Smith Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Come and enjoy coffee and cake along with a tour of beautiful Seaton Place. Prospective
residents and families are all welcome.

Start: 10:00am to 11:00am

Event: Morning Tea
Location: Anglicare Killara Respite Centre - 71 Wynyard Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Open to All. Come in & have a cuppa & biscuits.
See Killara Centre & Learn all about the Killara & Anglicare Brisbane South
Respite Care available 6:00 am to 6:00 pm for carers who work or study.
Other clients programs are available from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm if carer is not working or
studying.
Contact Josephine on 3488 8427 for additional details

Start: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Event: U3A - Back to school day
Location: Lions Hut, Cleveland
Cost: $20
Details: Spend a day at the Lions Hut in Cleveland with fellow students and expand your knowledge
while you enjoy good company.
U3A connects Seniors to lifelong learning – academic, leisure and social – and learning for
fun.
There will be five presentations by knowledgeable and entertaining guest speakers on a
variety of interesting and enjoyable topics.
Test your knowledge in the quizzes – prizes to be won.
Enjoy little lunch or big lunch and nibbles after school

Start: 9:30am to 11:00am

Event: Seniors Chit Chat
Location: Victoria Point Library - 7-15 Bunker Road, Victoria Point.
Cost: Free
Details: Come and celebrate Queensland Seniors Week and be entertained by local music talent.

Start: 10:00 am to 11:00

Event: Seniors Tea and Trivia
Location: Victoria Point Library
Cost: Free but bookings are required
Details: Join us for morning tea and fun trivia quiz phone 3829 8400 for more info

Start: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Event: Let’s Dance
Location: Redlands Sporting Club – Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Join Mike Whitmore for a morning of fun & dancing.

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Saturday 24/08/2019

Start: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Event: Parchment Craft Art Display
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no booking required
Details: A display of handcrafted Parchment Craft.
This includes novelty items, cards for all occasions (Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas,
Christenings, Anniversaries and Easter, as well as framed artworks as wall decorations.

Start: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Event: Art & Craft Exhibition
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no bookings required
Details: Knitted and crocheted goods, greeting cards, jewellery. Some of each of these for sale.
Raffle of artwork.

Start: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Event: Leatherwork and Woodwork Exhibition
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no booking required
Details: A display of all forms of leatherwork and wood carvings. Some items can be purchased.

Start: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Event: Matilda’s Quilting Group (Handcraft Show and Sales)
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no bookings required
Details: Matilda's Quilters provide a wonderful display of their work items available for you to
purchase, includes knitted and crocheted goods, greeting cards and jewellery.

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Sunday 25/08/2019

Start: 10:00 to 2:00pm

Event: Parchment Craft
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no booking required
Details: Parchment Craft artworks in frames, novelties like baskets and lamps. Greeting cards for all
occasions

Start: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Event: Art & Craft Exhibition
Location: Donald Simpson Centre,172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland, Main Auditorium
Cost: Free
Details: Knitted and crocheted goods, greetings cards, jewellery. Some of these for sale.
Raffle of artwork

0Start: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Event: Leatherwork and Woodwork Exhibition
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no booking required
Details: A display of all forms of leatherwork and wood carvings. Some items can be purchased.

Start: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Event: Matilda’s Quilting Group (Show and Sales)
Location: Donald Simpson Centre – 172 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free – no bookings required
Details: Matilda's Quilters provide a wonderful display of their work items available for you to
purchase, includes knitted and crocheted goods, greeting cards and jewellery.

Start: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Event: Latin Dance Workshop
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Join Amos Dance Rhythms for a social and progressive Rumba lesson. No partners
necessary.

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Start: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Event: Gardens Open Day
Location: Oakland Street Community Garden situated at the back of Keith Surridge Park and
behind ALDI store entry, parking available from the end of Oakland Street, Alexandra
Hills
Cost: Gold Coin donation
Details: Come and visit Redlands largest community gardens on our open day.
Enjoy our display gardens, veggie beds, workshops and guest speakers.
Fresh organically grown produce, children’s fun area, face painting and general
garden tours.
Food available. Preserves, jams, relishes, sausage sizzle, tea room area to sit and
have a drink and cake, biscuits and sandwiches, raffles, plant sales and much more!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS AFTER THE OFFICIAL SENIORS WEEK

Monday 26/08/2019
Start: 10:00m to 11:30 am
Event: Line Dance Classes
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Nelda from Easy Beat Rock’n’Roll will host a beginner’s Line Dancing class with a one hour
lesson and half hour free dance time.

Start: 10:00m to 11:30 am

Event: Waverton Hub visit
Location: Capalaba Place Hall, 9 Rickey Street.
Cost: Free
Details: Learn about ageing well, staying active and connected in your own community. Book now to
attend a free community event. Hosted by Council, the events feature information from
Waverton Hub, a community group that assists members to age well. RSVP: email
communityprojects@redland.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s Strengthening Communities
team on 3829 8999.

Start: 2:00pm to 3:30 pm

Event: Waverton Hub visit
Location: Macleay Island Community Centre Hall, 32 High Central Road
Cost: Free
Details: Learn about ageing well, staying active and connected in your own community. Book now to
attend a free community event. Hosted by Council, the events feature information from
Waverton Hub, a community group that assists members to age well.RSVP: email
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 communityprojects@redland.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s Strengthening Communities
team on 3829 8999.

Tuesday 27/08/2019

Start: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Event: Terrific Tuesday
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Join Deanna Pehr for a fun morning of singing and dancing with house favourites and your
opportunity to win some raffles.

Start: 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm

Event: B.Old Short Film Festival
Location: Capalaba Place Hall, 19 Rickey St, Capalaba (back of Capalaba library)
Cost: Free
Details: Short Film Festival.
Eight film making teams were awarded $10,000 to produce short films that challenge
stereotypes about ageing, from scripts selected through B.Old short film competition.
These scripts were chosen, because they celebrate older people, their achievements and
contributions make audiences reconsider what it means to get older inspire people to pursue
their dreams and desires no matter what their age and show how society could change to
become more age friendly.

Wednesday 28/08/2019
Start: 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Event: High Tea and Talk
Location: CWA Hall, 3 Waterloo St, Cleveland
Cost: $15.00
Details: Presentation by Ken Dickson from Cleveland Volunteer information Police.
“ Scams and Home Security”
The ticket includes High Tea, Lucky door prize and special prizes – Raffle

Start: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Event: Ronnie Christie
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Ronnie Christie sings the favourite and he has everyone dancing

Thursday 29/08/2019
Start: 11:00 to 2:00 pm
Event: Darby & Mike
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Costs: Free
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Details: Darby & Mike sing the oldie but goodie tunes of yesteryear.

Friday 30/08/2019
Start: 11:00am to 2:00 pm
Event: Russell Hinton
Location: Redlands Sporting Club, Main Lounge, Anson Road, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Join Russell Hinton for a morning of fun and dancing

Start: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Event: Open Day & Tour
Location: Capella Bay Aged Care, 260 Old Cleveland Road East, Wellington Point
Cost: Free
Details: Come and enjoy coffee and cake along with a tour of beautiful Capella Bay Aged Care.
Prospective residents and families all welcome. Booking enquiries 3119 3100

Start: 10:00 am – 2:00 PM

Event: Open Day and Tour
Location: Seaton Place Aged Care, 111 Smith Street, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: Come and enjoy coffee and cake along with a tour of beautiful Seaton Place. Prospective
residents and families are all welcome. Booking enquiries 3050 9100

Saturday 31/08/2019

Start: 10 am to 2 pm
Event: Open Day at Better Ear
Location: Shop 9/21 Waterloo St, Cleveland
Cost: Free
Details: A Better Ear open day and Free sausage sizzle Drinks gold coin donation for RDCOTA
Lucky Door Prize plus Demonstration (see the tiniest bone in your body in real time)
Come and meet our friendly staff.
Look at new equipment and devices and see how this community minded, independent
audiologist can assist you or your family with hearing problems. ‘
Phone 07 3821 3744 for details

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