tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8941483591768079562024-03-14T06:40:11.578+10:00ALAS AUSTRALIA INC (previously ALAS Qld) - Adoption. Loss. Adult. SupportWe are a group of mothers whose babies went to adoption, and adopted women. We are in different stages of reunions and some have vetos against them.
ALAS was established in 1989. We meet on a monthly basis both on the Northside and Southside of Brisbane, Qld, Australia.ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.comBlogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-75593279971306207192023-11-25T09:47:00.001+10:002023-11-25T09:47:50.993+10:00<p> Hi every one </p><p> it is with a very heavy sad heart that i have to inform</p><p> you all of the passing of Marg Hamilton </p><p> on Thursday 23rd Nov'2023</p><p> Marg put up a good strong fight against Bile Duct Cancer,</p><p> Marg will be fondly remembered by </p><p> her many ALAS Adoption Friends,</p><p> Myself & Marg were able to educate & </p><p> change so many peoples minds on Adoption .</p><p> We told the whole horrific truths </p><p> about what happened in the Mother & Baby Homes </p><p> Myself & Marg were instrumental in achieving </p><p> The ALAS WORLDS FIRST </p><p> HOSPITAL FORCED ADOPTION APOLOGY </p><p> 19/ 06/ 2009 </p><p> From the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Apology </p><p> HISTORY SHOWS</p><p> our many other Forced ADOPTION Apologies soon followed.</p><p> ALAS can count the Roma Street Parklands Memorial Site </p><p> as an ALAS achievement. </p><p> Where some of us will be on MONDAY 27th At 9.15 am</p><p> for The Rose Laying Ceremony. & a few Speeches, </p><p>Later for lunch at a local hotel more info</p><p>please phone Trish 0417077159</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-54427972292977530272023-10-25T18:20:00.004+10:002023-10-25T18:20:31.223+10:00<p> Hi everyone the Next ALAS meeting at </p><p> 4 Mile Creek Hotel</p><p> Strathpine </p><p><br /></p><p> Tuesday November 7 th Melbourne Cup day, please read the notice </p><p> below for further details or Phone Trish 0417077159. </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-22558569110002194652023-10-24T21:15:00.000+10:002023-10-24T21:15:15.564+10:00<p> Hi Everyone The Christmas Lunch </p><p> Sat 2 nd Dec will be </p><p> at The 4 MILE CREEK HOTEL</p><p> STRATHPINE.</p><p> Please be there for 11.45 for a 12 pm Start</p><p> I have booked a table for 12 </p><p> & a table for our SECRET SANTA.</p><p> The table will be decorated with </p><p> Bon, Bons / Crackers.</p><p> A Small tree,</p><p> We will be exchanging Christmas cards.</p><p> There will be a CHRISTMAS LUNCH MENU or </p><p> the Normal Menu</p><p> the choice is yours,</p><p> as usual everyone pays for their own food & drinks.</p><p> for more information please phone Trish</p><p> 0417077159. please rsvp by 20/11/2023</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-90203852396725831042023-10-24T21:00:00.001+10:002023-10-24T21:00:15.979+10:00<p> Hi everyone, just a CHANGE to </p><p> NEXT Tuesdays meeting</p><p> </p><p> Still at 4 Mile Creek Hotel, Strathpine, 12pm start.</p><p><br /></p><p> I didn't realise it was Melbourne Cup Day, until Trish told me</p><p> So i popped in And booked a table for 6 our usual table . </p><p> we will have the choice of either the usual Menu or if</p><p> you want to treat yourself there is </p><p> The MELBOURNE CUP Special, </p><p> 2 courses $39.95</p><p> or 3 courses $49.95 , </p><p> for more information please call Trish</p><p> 0417077159</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-65663873058619169802023-09-30T17:06:00.008+10:002023-09-30T17:06:55.022+10:00<p> Well members its nearly time to meet again</p><p> Next Saturday we will be meeting at the </p><p> East Leagues Club</p><p> Main Ave , Cooparoo. at 12 pm until approx 3 pm.</p><p> Has Anyone Any ideas on where we can hold our </p><p> Christmas Lunch?</p><p> Also we need to discus the 27 th November, 11 th Anniversary of the </p><p> Queensland Forced Adoption Apology. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> Also will we meet on the 25 th October at Maple Lane to </p><p> acknowledge infant & baby loss day, like we did last year?</p><p><br /></p><p> Also need to inform members of the up coming </p><p> proposed incorporation changes due in next year.</p><p> please call me for more information.</p><p> 0417077159</p><p> Just a reminder that everyone pays for </p><p> their own food & drinks.</p><p> looking forward to catching up with you all.. </p><p> take care</p><p><br /></p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-71527615042484048252023-09-01T11:35:00.005+10:002023-09-01T11:35:59.891+10:00<p> Hi everyone this Tuesdays meeting is </p><p> at Maple lane</p><p> Taigum Shopping Centre ,</p><p> corners of Church & Beams Rds Taigum</p><p> 12 pm, for lunch & catch up chat. </p><p> a few things to discus about the future.</p><p> this is also our late AGM .</p><p> I am still trying to find an alternative </p><p> Christmas venue, any ideas , </p><p> we will still keep the secret Santa at $10.00.</p><p> Trish has already supplied the Bon bons</p><p> & we will be exchanging Christmas cards as usual.</p><p> any other ideas? for more information</p><p> please phone Trish 0417077159. see you on Tuesday</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-9472693617744478032023-06-07T11:20:00.006+10:002023-06-07T11:20:58.931+10:00<p> Hi Everyone CHANGES to NEXT 2 MEETINGS.</p><p><br /></p><p> This Saturday 10th June POSTPONED</p><p><br /></p><p> NEXT MEETING IS</p><p> 4 MILE CREEK HOTEL STRATHPINE </p><p> Tuesday June 27th at 12 pm</p><p> please be aware our membership fees are due.</p><p>Trish has agreed to stay on as </p><p>Treasurer / Secretary for another year. thank you</p><p> The meeting after this one is on Saturday 22 JULY</p><p> at EAST LEAGUES CLUB MAIN AVE , COOPAROO.</p><p>For more information please phone trish 0417077159 </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-64261927283324866712023-05-11T10:01:00.003+10:002023-05-11T10:01:20.004+10:00<p> Hi everyone this site has been down for hours.</p><p><br /></p><p> This Tuesday 16th May's Meeting is at Maple Lane</p><p> Taigum Shopping Centre corner of Beams & Church Rds.</p><p> Taigum, </p><p> just a reminder the Annual membership fees are due, </p><p> they have been kept at $ 20.00..</p><p> It is time to talk Christmas Celebrations PLANS.</p><p> Trish has decided to Retire as Treasurer / Secretary,</p><p> is their anyone else who would like to take on the role? </p><p> Please contact Trish 0417077159</p><p> it will be nice to catch up with the North side members & </p><p> talk about the 10th Anniversary Celebration held earlier in March.</p><p> It is also Celebration of RWBH Apology May 19th 2009</p><p> & the Sisters of Mercy Apology.12th May.</p><p> See you all on Tuesday. Contact Trish 0417077159.</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-75587159019605560082023-03-31T09:43:00.000+10:002023-03-31T09:43:00.571+10:00<p> Hi everyone so sorry sadly </p><p> this Saturday 's meeting at East Leagues </p><p> has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances</p><p> we will re schedule for later in April.</p><p> I hope you all have a good Easter, </p><p> sadly i won't be eating my usual treats.</p><p> Dental work has left me a few unwanted side effects.</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-73099552548685090942023-03-25T11:44:00.001+10:002023-03-25T11:44:39.168+10:00<p> Hi everyone, just a reminder that next Sat 1/04/2023 , </p><p> We are meeting at East Leagues Club , Main Avenue </p><p> Cooparoo, at 12pm until approximately 3pm.</p><p> So much to talk about after our successful </p><p> !0 th Anniversary of the Forced Adoption Apology Celebrations.</p><p> Both in Canberra & New Farm.</p><p> It was so good to have Linda there with me,& we went to Dinner </p><p> looking like two special Ladies.</p><p> our transport to & from events was interesting.</p><p> please remember everyone pays for </p><p> their own food & drinks.</p><p> for more information please phone Trish,</p><p> 0417077159.</p><p> see you then.</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-54362152380442859432023-03-05T17:47:00.007+10:002023-03-05T17:48:36.144+10:00<p> Hi Everyone this Tuesday 7th March </p><p> is our first meeting for 2023</p><p> at 12pm at </p><p> FOUR MILE CREEK HOTEL</p><p> STRATHPINE. </p><p> There are a few things we need to discus</p><p> like our reflection to be on display</p><p> at the 10TH ANNIVERSARY of </p><p> THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS FORCED ADOPTION </p><p> CELEBRATIONS AT RIVERSIDE. NEW FARM.</p><p> I will forward the invitations to you all when they are printed.</p><p> also we need to discus membership fees due in May.</p><p> should i approach the new owners of the Golden Ox </p><p> to be sure of their type of Christmas menu & </p><p> if we can still hold the same type of event there.</p><p> other things we need to discus as . </p><p> Trish H would like to retire as Treasure, joint secretary </p><p> does anyone else want to be treasurer / joint secretary?</p><p> position would take effect 1st June 2023.</p><p> i hope to see you all there for a good catch up it </p><p> seems so long since Christmas</p><p> please be aware that as a non for profit group we ask </p><p> everyone pays for their own food & drink .</p><p> for more information </p><p> please contact trish 0417077159.</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-18121976110466677402023-02-18T16:04:00.004+10:002023-02-18T16:04:39.887+10:00<p> Hi everyone next Saturday is going to be </p><p><br /></p><p> the First Southside Meeting for 2023.</p><p> It will be at East Leagues Club, </p><p> Main Ave, Cooparoo, </p><p> starting at 12 pm til Approximately 3pm.</p><p> it will be great to catch up, a few things to discus, </p><p> regarding 21st march being The TENTH ANNIVERSARY</p><p> of the NATIONAL FORCED ADOPTION APOLOGY, </p><p> which The HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER</p><p> JULIA GILLARD gave to us in </p><p> PARLIMENT HOUSE CANBBERRA, </p><p> What a truly fantastic day it was to witness. </p><p> the Celebration Morning tea will be going back to </p><p> The RIVERSIDE VENUE at New Farm</p><p> please make sure you let me know if you plan to come </p><p> so i can forward an invitation to you.</p><p> Also i need help writing our contribution for this years </p><p> Reflections to be titled WALKING FORWARD.</p><p> I am open to all ideas, as This is meant to be from </p><p> ALAS members.</p><p> if you are coming on Saturday 25 of February (next Week), </p><p> for more information please phone Trish 0417077159,</p><p> see you then</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-59144584882028464922023-01-14T17:54:00.000+10:002023-01-14T17:54:06.434+10:00<p> Happy New Year.</p><p> I hope everyone had a good Christmas & a Happy New Year </p><p> mine was quiet, but very enjoyable, </p><p> family time with the younger grand children.</p><p> I also went to the sales ,& got some good bargains.</p><p> i hope you all had a good time relaxing & enjoying yourselves.</p><p> It will be good to catch up at our first meeting for 2023 </p><p> which is next Tuesday the 17 th January</p><p> </p><p> at Maple Lane Cafe , Cnr Beams & Church Rds </p><p> Taigum. 11.45 for a 12pm start. </p><p> please phone me if you are coming </p><p> so i know how many places to book ,</p><p> There is a good selection to choose from & </p><p> the food is very reasonably priced.</p><p> this cafe gets very busy it's popular.</p><p> please remember that everyone </p><p> pays for their own food & drinks</p><p> First on the agenda will be the up & coming </p><p> 10th Anniversary of the Federal Forced Adoption Apology</p><p> due on March 21st,</p><p> it doesn't feel like 10 years since we were in Canberra to hear</p><p> Our Prime Minister the Honourable Julia Gillard</p><p> gave us that fantastic Forced Adoption Apology </p><p> I will never forget hearing her say the practice was ILLEGAL.</p><p> i have never Jumped to my feet so quickly cheering & clapping </p><p> as loudly as i could, But i also BOOED as loudly as i could </p><p> when Abbott said what he did i was demanding he apologise to us all.</p><p>He was terrified of a handful of us women the next morning </p><p>at the airport trying to run inside as quickly as his legs go.</p><p>Well ladies it will be good on Tuesday to see you all.</p><p>for more info please call me on 0417077159</p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-15562945806423939742022-12-23T15:49:00.003+10:002022-12-23T15:49:32.513+10:00<p> Hi Everyone I hope we all have a Very Happy Christmas, </p><p>with a New Year filled with lots of love, happiness , good health & wealth. </p><p>I am of to my youngest sons for Christmas Eve & Day & New Year at my second sons family for Boxing day , </p><p>I will be available on my mobile phone , take care stay safe. love from Trish.</p><p><br /></p><p>See you all in January 2023.</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-16067187835784677522022-10-07T07:32:00.000+10:002022-10-07T07:32:03.198+10:00<p> Hi Everyone just realised </p><p> i forgot to remind you</p><p> </p><p> That this Saturday's meeting is at </p><p><br /></p><p> East Leagues Club</p><p> Main Avenue Coorparoo.</p><p> 12 pm start much to discuss</p><p> i have the Forced Adoption Anniversary INVITATIONS</p><p> Ready.</p><p> Also still open to ideas for the Xmas Lunch </p><p> Sat 3rd of December, </p><p> at the Golden Ox , Margate.</p><p> Do we want to change anything we did last year?</p><p> With or without the Roses?</p><p> Chocolates or no Chocolates?</p><p> We will still exchange Christmas Cards.</p><p> with The Secret Santa do we leave it at $10.00?</p><p> This year Rhonda's 70th is 2 days before,</p><p> please feel free to express celebration ideas?</p><p> for more information please contact Trish 0417077159</p><p> take care everyone.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-6152554449341432292022-09-02T10:08:00.004+10:002022-09-02T10:08:50.508+10:00<p> Hi Everyone, Just a reminder </p><p> The Next ALAS meeting </p><p> is this Tuesday 6th of September</p><p> at 4 Mile Creek Hotel, Strathpine</p><p> opposite the Shopping Centre.</p><p> plenty of parking available,</p><p> Time 12 pm / til approximately 3pm.</p><p> there is a good selection of Meals at a reasonable price,</p><p> as we are a non for profit support group, </p><p> everyone pays for their own food & drinks.</p><p><br /></p><p> Also its time to start planning our Christmas lunch</p><p> which will be on Saturday December 3- 2022, </p><p> At the Golden Ox , Margate.12 pm start</p><p><br /></p><p> Also we will have an update on Marg's condition </p><p> She had her surgery yesterday , Thursday & came through </p><p> it okay, but its a big wait & see.</p><p><br /></p><p> Also an update on the </p><p> Queensland Government's Forced Adoption Apology </p><p> Anniversary celebrations.</p><p> for more information please phone Trish 0417077159 </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-80347502182664259482022-07-27T14:42:00.001+10:002022-07-27T14:42:17.224+10:00<p> Hi everyone </p><p><br /></p><p> The next ALAS meeting is at East Leagues Club</p><p> Main St Cooparoo, </p><p> Saturday AUGUST 13th 2022</p><p> at 12pm until approx 3pm.</p><p> This meeting we will be to discus the AGM </p><p> Due to Covid ? Flu changing our meeting dates </p><p> we are late paying our.</p><p> Membership Fees.</p><p><br /></p><p> Have you noticed in the Media </p><p><br /></p><p> There has been publicity lately for law changes</p><p> to the Statute of Limitation being lifted</p><p> AND COMPENSATION</p><p><br /></p><p> Some of you maybe aware that DAN ANDREWS </p><p> is proposing giving Compensation payments </p><p> To the Victorian Mothers.</p><p> We want similar but to both mothers & Adoptees.</p><p> Marg & myself have been lobbying since 2009 </p><p> & hitting a brick wall every time.</p><p> This time there are more different Groups </p><p> taking part we maybe successful.</p><p> Also its time to discus !</p><p> 10th Anniversary of the Forced Adoption Apology .</p><p> Also its planning time for our Christmas lunch?</p><p> Just a reminder everyone pays for their own food & drinks.</p><p> East Leagues Does have a good </p><p> Menu of reasonable priced Meals, & </p><p> a Cafe with coffee & Cakes .</p><p> for more information please phone Trish 0417077159</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-84720404652634404062022-07-20T15:21:00.000+10:002022-07-20T15:21:03.545+10:00The ALAS AGM at Four Mile Creek Hotel, 19th july.<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vHUfQesMf0w6B4CUK1Zow-oJLkGJtoWxAtJDQJYsQSYT3LjR80yoCo62VFEEfpWPd2yz19nRUbHy-8CMoSLd7GODPStkBBHbCMolyEMVgXy6LgQGF_nAIhXoctHHOQxbSTM4pMOw96dFGgqEaq4C-RReSkhUnYGaelHV4mnc2aj6WvvKwyd5NqmT/s2080/IMG20220719135248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="2080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vHUfQesMf0w6B4CUK1Zow-oJLkGJtoWxAtJDQJYsQSYT3LjR80yoCo62VFEEfpWPd2yz19nRUbHy-8CMoSLd7GODPStkBBHbCMolyEMVgXy6LgQGF_nAIhXoctHHOQxbSTM4pMOw96dFGgqEaq4C-RReSkhUnYGaelHV4mnc2aj6WvvKwyd5NqmT/w320-h240/IMG20220719135248.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Beautiful photo of the ALAS women who attended our lovely meeting yesterday ,our next <p></p><p>meeting will be EAST LEAGUES AT COOPAROO,i will put the details up later. stay safe everyone</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-52596376457619000152022-07-04T11:29:00.000+10:002022-07-04T11:29:06.116+10:00<p> Hi Everyone i hope you are all well </p><p> Just a quick reminder our </p><p> </p><p> Next North side Meeting is </p><p><br /></p><p> Next Monday the 11th July at</p><p> 12 pm start</p><p> Where Four Mile Creek Hotel,</p><p> Strathpine opposite the Shopping centre</p><p> plenty of off street parking,</p><p> Much to discuss about up & coming !</p><p> 1O th Anniversary of our Queensland </p><p> Forced Adoption Apology.</p><p> & of course our other Forced Adoption Apologies</p><p> are also celebrating their </p><p> 10th Anniversaries.</p><p> There is a good menu to choose from,</p><p> at a reasonable price, & the service is good, </p><p> we get a good chance to sit around talking,</p><p> in a nice atmosphere.</p><p> due to Covid changing our meeting dates</p><p> & delaying the chance to pay our Membership Fees. </p><p> Our Membership Fees are now overdue, </p><p> we are still keeping them at $20.00.</p><p> It would be nice if we could start planning our Xmas Lunch, </p><p> at The Golden OX , on 3rd December,</p><p> Will we keep the Secret Santa at $10.00?</p><p> What about the Pink Roses,? </p><p> this year i will make sure they are in water. </p><p> I will bring the battery operated Candles as well.</p><p> we can use the opportunity to </p><p> exchange Christmas cards amongst ourselves.</p><p> Anyone have any more Ideas? </p><p> that would be nice for the day.</p><p> as we are a non for Profit , Charity Support Group</p><p> please be aware that everyone is responsible </p><p> for paying their own food & drinks.</p><p> for more information please phone Trish</p><p> 0417077159 </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-82812419250886151932022-05-10T11:10:00.001+10:002022-05-10T11:10:17.863+10:00<p> Hi Everyone the May Meeting </p><p> on the Southside at East Leagues has been </p><p> CANCELLED.</p><p><br /></p><p> However we are holding a meeting on the</p><p> Northside 17th May 2022</p><p> at The Mile Creek Hotel</p><p> Strathpine at 12 pm , </p><p> where we will be celebrating our </p><p><br /></p><p> 2 Anniversaries</p><p> </p><p> see previous post for information </p><p> Pease contact Trish for more information 0417077159 </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-65181281098569927862022-05-10T11:00:00.000+10:002022-05-10T11:00:22.139+10:00<p> Hi Everyone, </p><p> 10 th May 2022</p><p> Today it is 10 years since we received</p><p> The Adoption Apology from </p><p> The Sisters of Mercy </p><p> </p><p> also on the 19th of May </p><p><br /></p><p> it will be 13 years since we received </p><p><br /></p><p> THE ROYAL BRISBANE WOMAN'S HOSPITAL APOLOGY </p><p> we believe this is </p><p> The World first Hospital Forced Adoption Apology.</p><p><br /></p><p> So Next TUESDAY the 17 th May lets all get together </p><p> at Four Mile Creek Hotel , Strathpine.</p><p> to celebrate those 2 achievements</p><p> usual time 12pm.</p><p> as we are a non for profit support group we expect </p><p> everyone to pay for their own food & drink, thank you.</p><p> please wear bright colours & smiley faces </p><p> as this is a happy day.</p><p><br /></p><p> for more information please contact trish 0417077159.</p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-16952393889865596192022-04-06T17:25:00.000+10:002022-04-06T17:25:06.754+10:00<p> Hello everyone just a quick note</p><p> our next meeting is next </p><p> Monday 11 th April at 12pm</p><p> at FOUR MILE CREEK</p><p> OLD GYMPIE ROAD . STRATHPINE</p><p> NEXT TO DAN MURPHYS</p><p> PLENTY OF OFF STREET PARKING,</p><p> THERE are a meals at reasonable prices</p><p> & the deserts are yummy .a good choice available</p><p> please remember that everyone pays for their </p><p> own food & drinks.</p><p> there are a lot of things to discuss.</p><p> Also how we will celebrate our Xmas lunch</p><p> as it is close to Rhonda's 70th birthday, </p><p> should we get a special cake? </p><p> Also soon the committee will be meeting to discus</p><p> the 10 th State Governments Anniversary Adoption Apology.</p><p> are there any ideas on something different to do on the day.</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-34003569583786405152022-03-20T16:30:00.002+10:002022-03-20T16:30:41.105+10:00<p> Hi everyone our next meeting is</p><p> Monday 11th April at 12 pm </p><p> 4 Mile Creek Hotel </p><p><br /></p><p> Old Gympie Rd ,</p><p> opposite the Shopping Centre.</p><p> plenty of parking, Buses go to shopping centre </p><p> & Trains are 5 mins away at Strathpine Station. </p><p> We have much to discus did any of you see </p><p> Dan Andrews announcement </p><p> on ABC & SBS news.</p><p> the Victorian Government is giving the </p><p> Mothers of Forced Adoption COMPENSATION</p><p> as you Know Marg & i have tried many times to get </p><p> the Queensland Government to sit And discus </p><p> this action we were constantly told that the </p><p> statute of limitations needed to be lifted first. </p><p> well now there will be a a precedent.</p><p> We all need to Lobby </p><p> All members of the Queensland Government </p><p> Parliament by that i mean everyone </p><p> who sits in Parliament.</p><p> if you can get an interview with your local member </p><p> please do as we need to educate them all </p><p> on Julia Gillards promise when she gave us </p><p> that world First Government Forced Apology.</p><p> Also there are more issues to discus at next meeting</p><p> please reply if you are attending next meeting </p><p> so i can book the table, please be aware every one pays for </p><p> their own food & drinks, as we are a non for profit group.</p><p> for more information please phone Trish </p><p> 0417077159, everyone please take care til we meet again</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-78346792825370834852022-03-20T16:00:00.004+10:002022-03-20T16:00:47.672+10:00<p> Hi Everyone just a reminder that tomorrow</p><p> </p><p> Monday 21 st March 2022</p><p> </p><p> is The 9 th Anniversary of the </p><p><br /></p><p> Australian Government National </p><p><br /></p><p> Apology for Forced Adoptions.</p><p><br /></p><p> This year it is at a new venue</p><p> The Rooftop Gallery ,</p><p> Gallery of Modern Art, Goma</p><p> South Brisbane </p><p> 10.30 until 12pm</p><p><br /></p><p> I did send invitations out to everyone </p><p> & i hope you all replied if you are coming by 11th March.</p><p><br /></p><p> looking forward to seeing you there </p><p> The program for this year looks really good.</p><p> Have a good day everyone, </p><p> even if you can't be with us, </p><p> we will be thinking of you. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-894148359176807956.post-35921391731473495702021-12-03T14:30:00.000+10:002021-12-03T14:41:43.534+10:00<p> ALAS XMAS LUNCH</p><p> ALAS CHRISTMAS LUNCH</p><p> POSTPONED.</p><p> from 4 th Dec to </p><p> now re- scheduled for </p><p> FRIDAY 10 th Dec</p><p> still at the GOLDEN OX </p><p> Margate . </p><p> new time 12.40pm.</p><p> there are 8 of us if you would like the names </p><p> to write Christmas cards please call trish.</p>ALAS Qldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07632788233327934846noreply@blogger.com0