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Local activities

Activities in Moranbah are focusing on opportunites that build a sense of connectedness to the community:

Be Kind to Your Mind Moranbah Mental Health Booklet – has been developed to enhance resident's sense of connectedness with their community and is an integral component of the Moranbah Welcome Pack. The welcome pack is also a community directory and links to electronic and interactive resources welcoming new residents and highlighting opportunities for their inclusion in community activities. The welcome packs were introduced to the community in August 2006 at the local Moranbah Sunday Markets and are available from the Belyando Shire Council's and the Moranbah and Districts Support Service's offices. Distribution is also occurring through local mining companies' Human Resource Departments as part of their Employee Orientation packages.
A Volunteer Workshop was held on September 6th and 7th, 2007 in Moranbah. Sessions included Management Committees, Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers, and Marketing of Volunteerism. The workshop was conducted by Volunteer Queensland in partnership with the Tropical Population Health Unit, Mackay.
A Tea and Tai Chi event was held in October 2007 to coincide with Mental Health Week. The activity included a morning tea for participants to spend some time getting to know each other and an introductory session to Tia Chi.