Forest Lake
Prior to the April school holidays our Scouts were busy making gardens (including fairy gardens), cooking and practising scout skills, and some were busy packing in anticipation of our 2024 Scout Longreach Trip. After months of cooking sausages to raise funds, a small group of our older Scouts and adult supporters set out in the…
Two of our members recently took an overseas trip to Asia. It was not the first time that Helen and Stephen had been to Vietnam and Cambodia but it was great to return and see the changes that have taken place. Their journey took them from Hanoi and HaLong Bay to Hue, Danang, Hoi An,…
With our usual meeting venue under renovation, we have been meeting at Jindalee Bowls Club. At this venue the Committee have planned and cooked the suppers themselves, really showing their catering prowess. The below photo shows two of our ladies ready to distribute desert at our April meeting. These deserts were fabulous and, it transpires,…
The weather stopped The Rotary Club of Forest Lake from being part of the Easter Eggstravaganza, but we’re looking forward to being part of the ANZAC day remembrance at the Lake Amphitheatre Memorial and at Forest Lake RSL afterwards on April 25. We are also making preparations for the Annual Multicultural Dragon Boat Festival at…
Lonely? You’re not alone. I’ve really been enjoying watching the second season of Alone Australia, a reality TV show on SBS in which contestants – who are trained survivalists – are dropped into the wilderness and compete to survive the greatest number of days alone, self-documenting their journey on camera. Watching on, it becomes clear…
Sandra Price, the founder of Tradie Bookkeeping Solutions, represents hard work and adaptability. From humble beginnings helping her mother with farm books to steering her own venture, Sandra’s journey epitomises the fusion of passion and necessity. “Nearly every job I had since then had some form of bookkeeping attached to it, so I thought, why…
In the landscape of commerce, where profit often overshadows purpose, Denise Lloyd-Kelly is an inspiration for holistic health advocacy. As the owner of Now Healthy Forest Lake, Denise’s journey is not just about selling products; it’s a about knowledge and well-being. Denise’s personal journey from illness to vitality serves as the foundation of her mission….
Trang Yen, Acting Chief Financial Officer at Trade and Investment Queensland, embodies resilience and determination in her remarkable journey. After arriving in Australia with her grandmother and sister at the age of nine, she started her career ten years later in Inala’s housing commission and dedicated herself to serving the Vietnamese community while pursuing education…
Salam owns and operates African Grocery and Injera Bakery in Oxley and the traditional Ethiopian eatery in Moorooka called Ethiopian Village. The Oxley grocery, which offers everything from spices to Ethiopian dresses, is known for their Injera, a sour fermented pancake-style flatbread, which Salam believes is a healthy alternative to standard wraps. “Injera is a…
In the heart of Forest Lake stands SKC Lawyers, led by Sandie Chatterton, a veteran in the legal industry since 1981. Sandie’s vision for SKC Lawyers transcends traditional notions of legal practice. With a team composed entirely of women, SKC challenges stereotypes while delivering exceptional legal services. Central to their ethos is the provision of…