Things to Do Around Roma with Families
Mainly Music – Tuesdays during School Term – Heart Church Roma
- 14 October, 2019
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- 12 December, 2018
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191210: Roma Toy Library – 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Category : Activities , Businesses & Services , Churches , Events , News , Places & Facilities
We will be open from 9-11am on the second Tuesday of every month at the Church of Christ, 119 Currey St, Roma. Membership is free and families can borrow 3 sets of toys per month. Come and enjoy!
The Roma Toy Library, offers families of all income levels free access to a library of high-quality educational toys on loan to children aged 0-5 years.
We accept donations of good used toys, ranging from wooden toys to outdoor gross motor toys. Categories include sand play, water play, musical play, pretend play, pretend play (eg animal figurines, doll houses, dress up clothes, pretend food), outdoor gross motor play (eg tricycles, see-saws, skipping rope), fine motor play (eg threading wooden beads, wooden blocks), play with words (eg finger puppets, themed puzzles).
General guidelines for donated toys:
- Favour natural materials where possible. These are often more durable than plastic and provide a more varied tactile experience for children.
- Toys must durable enough (i.e. of high enough quality) to withstand repeated use by multiple families over the years.
- Favour toys that are ‘passive’ and allow the child to play actively. This means usually avoiding electronic or battery-operated toys.
Monetary donations can also be made at https://www.gofundme.com/roma-toy-library.
If you can help with any of the above, we would be so grateful! Please contact Nat Cooksley on 0448177797 or on the Roma Toy Library Facebook page.
- 29 November, 2018
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Roma Grind
Category : Coffee , Family Friendly Dining
Address: Shop 4 Westlands Plaza
Phone: 0746 221 198
Open: Monday to Friday 6.30 – 5.00
Saturday – 7.00 – 1.30
Sunday – Closed
Roma Grind is a large coffee shop located in the only shopping plaza in Roma. We offer the following for families with young ones:
Highchair and booster seats
Lounge for breast/baby feeding
Kids size milk shakes and juices
Babyccinos
Soft serve ice-cream’s and Sundaes
Spiders
Simple sandwiches e.g. Vegemite, cheese, ham
For the grownups we offer a wide range of food for take away or dine in, breakfast, morning and afternoon tea and lunch and anything in between.
Roma Grind users the “Crema” Blend from Grinders Roasting Company. We do all your favourite coffee’s like Flat whites, Cappuccino and Latte’s but also cater for the extreme coffee lover with Vienna’s, Piccolo Latte’s, RI stretto’s, Macchiato and the very delicious Affogato which is Two shots of Grinders Crema Espresso served on top of our soft serve ice-cream.
Facebook Page: Roma Grind
- 15 December, 2017
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Maranoa Midwifery Group Practice
Category : Businesses & Services , Health and Medical
Local women and their families who are expecting a baby are eligible for free maternity care provided through the Maranoa Midwifery Group Practice, based at the Roma Hospital Maternity Unit. This care includes antenatal appointments, labour and birth, elective caesareans, antenatal classes, and postnatal home visits. The team is made up of 8 midwives, backed by 2 SMO obstetric doctors and the specialist FOG service. Women are encouraged to ‘book in’ with the midwives around 10-14 weeks. Each woman has a primary midwife who will provide most of their care, so that you have a ‘familiar’ face as you go through your pregnancy. Regardless of where you plan to birth your baby (Roma or away), all pregnant women in the area are encouraged to book in with the midwives in case unexpected or emergency care is needed. Women may also choose to have just antenatal or just postnatal visits if that is what suits their family. The midwives run outreach clinics in Injune, Mitchell and Surat, and also visit women at home in Dulacca, Wallumbilla and Yuleba.
The phone number for the maternity service is 4624 2736 – please phone for more information, or to organise a booking in appointment.
- 21 February, 2017
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Precious Memories Handmade by Megan
Category : Businesses & Services , Special Occasions
A variety of handmade items such as bibs, burp cloth, pram liners, strap and buckle covers, nappy covers, christening bibs, baby and toddler shorts and skirts, seatbelt covers, drawstring bags, nappy stackers, taggie blankie, nursery sets and more….
Facebook Page: Precious Memories Handmade by Megan
- 21 February, 2017
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Made in the Maranoa
Category : Businesses & Services , Made in the Maranoa , Special Occasions
Below are links to Facebook Pages and Websites for businesses producing hand made items and supplying local services for special occasions.
Facebook Pages:
Dabble Handmade Collective – I dabble in many crafts and love to share my creations with you. Dabble Handmade… making this and that with love.
Ellies Range– Hand-crafted Goat Milk Soaps, Natural Body Products and Gifts. Check out our unique range of 100% handcrafted natural soap and skin care products that will make your bath time experiences a pure indulgence!
Emily Jayne’s Creations – I am just starting out my dream of making and decorating cakes and cupcakes. I have loved baking for most of my life and would now like to share my passion through making delicious and beautiful cakes for others to enjoy.
Fresh Breeze – Unique handmade treasures and apparel. Made with love and care.
Katarina Silvester Photography – Based in Roma Queensland, I am a Lifestyle Portrait and Event Photographer. I love to capture simple moments that evoke emotions.
Katrina Ayers Photography– Self taught photographer, capturing natural and everlasting moments.
Mara’s Sweet Treats -We make cakes, cupcakes and sweet treats for any occasion.
Marley & Bee Handmade – Handmade Polymer Clay earrings by Bree, made in Roma Qld.
Peckish Maranoa – We are a catering business with a focus on cheese boards and grazing tables, based out of Roma, QLD.
Precious Memories Handmade by Megan – I make a variety of items and am open to any ideas you may have to create something special for that important person in your life. All handmade with care!
Pymmie’s Creations – I love finding old windows and doors that are full of history and restore them and turn them into something that we can love and treasure for years to come.
Roma Community Men’s Shed – A space for men of all ages and backgrounds to spend time engaged in manual crafts such as woodworking, metal work, restoration of old furniture or other activities that the shed can support.
Susan’s Sweet Art – Specialty cake, cupcake and cookie decoration and classes for those who want to learn to create their own “sweet art”. Located in Roma, Qld.
Susie Bear Studio – Handmade Polymer Clay Earrings
Tracy’s Invitations – Handmade Invitations and Wedding Stationery Sets all made to suit your requirements
Websites:
Ellie’s Range – Hi, I’m Ellie Jackson and welcome to my range! All of my products are 100% natural and I pride myself in what my beautiful products can do to benefit your skin. Your skin and hair are sure to love you back after using these luxurious products.
- 5 August, 2016
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- 9 January, 2016
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Vital Health – Vital Paediatrics
Category : Businesses & Services , Health and Medical
Vital Paediatrics – A program for young people aged 0-18 years. Vital Paediatrics takes a holistic approach to development by connecting Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Contact: Harriet Benham (Program Leader)
Roma Office
Phone: (07) 4622 4322
Fax: (07) 4622 4275
Email: reception@vitalhealthqld.com.au
Address: 20 Quintin Street
PO Box 903 ROMA QLD 4455
- 2 February, 2015
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Katarina Silvester Photography
Category : Businesses & Services , Special Occasions
Facebook Page: Katarina Silvester Photography
- 19 January, 2015
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Online Help and Support
Category : On Line Help
Phone Apps:
Be Safe App – Be Safe is a mobile app that aims to help young adults make a decision about seeking help in a crisis.
Daisy App – Daisy is an app developed by 1800RESPECT to connect people experiencing violence or abuse to services in their local area.
Help Me App – Daniel Morcombe Foundation Help Me App. A great way to not only help keep kids safe, but assist people of all ages, from 7 to 97, covering all kinds of personal emergency situations.
Websites:
Aftercare – Lived Experience Forum – The SANE Forums are a moderated service for Australians 18 years and over who are living with mental illness, and families, friends and carers of people living with mental illness. The purpose of the Forums is for people affected by mental illness to share stories and information that can help us find positive pathways through our experience.
Ask Izzy – Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people with housing, a meal, health and wellbeing services, support and counselling and more. You just enter a postcode and tick the relevant boxes.
Australian Breastfeeding Association – Breastfeeding Information and Support
Blue Knot Foundation – Empowering recovery from childhood trauma.
Butterfly Foundation – Support for eating disorders & body image issues.
Domestic and Family Violence – Information, services and support for people impacted by domestic and family violence.
DV Connect – We can help you, your children and your pets escape domestic violence.
E Safety – Keeping kids safe online starts with you.
headspace – A place to be yourself – Helping you understand and work through life’s challenges.
Health Direct – 24 Hour Health Advice
Kids Helpline – Any Time, Any Reason
Legal Aid Queensland – We give legal help to financially disadvantaged people
Mensline – Support for Australian men, anywhere, anytime
myCompass – myCompass is free online, interactive self-help program. myCompass is designed to address mild to-moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression through personalised treatments delivered entirely online.
Parentline – Parentline is a confidential telephone service providing professional counselling and support in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Our phones are open every day from 8am – 10pm, while WebChat is available every day from 8am – 9pm.
Qld Veteran’s Portal – Services and supports for ex-members of the Australian Defence Force
Raising Children Network – Provides ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
Reach Out – ReachOut Forums is a supportive, safe and anonymous space. Hear from others about what has helped them and share what you’re going through.
Robot Lawyers – Robot Lawyers is a free service for people to use who cannot afford a lawyer and have a minor driving or criminal offence.
Vinnies Qld – We are here to assist you.
Women’s Technology Safety and Privacy Toolkit – Safer technology for women
Online Groups:
Smart Recovery – Our mutual support meetings are free and open to anyone
seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
Facebook Pages: