I went to the sex ed talk last week and it was very interesting - (sorry I didn’t take a photo!)

I went to the 50/50 raffle and sold raffle tickets. It was lots of fun and it felt good to help the Hearts in Rugby Charity.

I volunteered for the 50/50 Reds Raffle. The raffle was for the Hearts for Union foundation which aims to support rugby players who have been injured. I raised a total of 470 dollars with Sophie!

I volunteered to sell tickets for the 50/50 raffle at Suncorp Stadium for the Reds vs Waratahs rugby game. Selling tickets raised money for Hearts in Rugby, an organisation supporting the families of people injured playing rugby. In volunteering, my partner and I raised over $400 which undoubtedly went to a good cause.

I was inspired by the Queensland Trust for Nature’s story on how the Containers for Change refunds can be donated to charities. QTFN uses these funds to buy and install nest boxes for Australian wildlife. Have my $8.20!!!!

50-50 Charity Raffle Volunteering At the 50-50 charity raffle event, I contributed by selling raffle tickets to support individuals and families affected by serious rugby injuries. This initiative helps provide financial assistance to those who can no longer work due to their injuries. By volunteering, I played a small part in raising funds and awareness for a meaningful cause. It was a great experience being part of a team working towards something bigger than ourselves, and it reinforced the importance of giving back to the community in practical ways.

I assisted the college on Clean up Australia day by walking around the college and picking up any litter or rubbish that was in the college. It made me feel really good by cleaning up the river bank that was particularly likely to damage the river system.

Attending a sexual health lecture was an insightful and educational experience. The lecture covered a range of important topics, including safe sexual practices, consent, contraception options, and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It provided valuable information on maintaining sexual health and understanding the physical and emotional aspects of relationships. The speaker also addressed common myths and misconceptions, encouraging open and honest communication about sexual well-being. Overall, the lecture was an eye-opening opportunity to learn more about responsible sexual health, promoting informed decisions and fostering a healthier, more respectful approach to intimacy.

Volunteering with the 50/50 charity at the Reds versus Waratahs rugby match was an incredible experience, where the primary goal was to raise funds for injured rugby players. As a volunteer, I helped sell 50/50 raffle tickets during the match, with proceeds going towards supporting players who have suffered significant injuries. Me and my partner sold $455 in tickets. The atmosphere was electric, and it was rewarding to contribute to such a meaningful cause. By assisting in the raffle, I played a part in providing financial support for injured athletes and their recovery, making the experience both fulfilling and impactful for everyone involved.

Volunteered for the 50/50 Charity, raising funds for the Hearts4Union Charity, assisting people injured while playing Rugby who are unable to work.

After the heavy rains of Cyclone Alfred I came to the Biobasin expecting a lot of rubbish. But there wasn’t. There are HEAPS OF WEEDS though, and I spent an hour clearing around the saplings I’d planted, and with the soft soil I pulled out at least a 100 glycine vines, some of which were quite large.

Home Sweet Hollow: Containers For Change funds new nest boxes Thanks to everyone’s Containers for Change donations, we were able to buy two new nest boxes. Though other wildlife can call these home, the new nest boxes we bought with recent Containers for Change funding cater for the feather-tail glider and antechinus. These two nest boxes were installed at Aroona Station in 2024, in areas of regrowth forest where there is a nice grassy understory, but natural hollows are lacking. Aroona Station already has 16 nest boxes installed to support nesting and shelter habitat for wildlife, and we hope to add more. We’ve had squirrel gliders, Australian owlet-nightjars, brush-tailed phascogales, and even a microbat use the nest boxes. We monitor who is using the nest boxes through camera traps or through inspecting each nest box with an elevated camera on a pole. How can you help us install more next boxes? When you’re recycling your 10c containers at Containers for Change, you can choose to donate your refund to QTFN as your nominated charity. You can quote scheme ID C10903835. You can also set ‘donate’ to QTFN’s details as your member number’s preferred payment method online. You can donate at Containers for Change depots, bag drops, reverse vending machines, pop ups, and there’s even home collection offered now. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us or Containers for Change; we’d love your support. Continue donating to us through Containers for Change, and we can cultivate a future where wildlife thrives, nestled within the hollows we’ve helped create.