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South Burnett Sing Australia’s Joan Yappa, Heather Leask, Evelyn Duneman, Nerida Woolley, Robyn Bellingham, Alison Murray and Sharron Coughlan received 10-year pins from Sing Australia founder Colin Slater, OAM, and were congratulated by co-leader Cindy Proctor (left) and Cr Danita Potter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 28, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The founder of the nationwide Sing Australia network paid a flying visit to Kingaroy last week to help the South Burnett branch celebrate its 10th birthday.<\/p>\n

And he didn’t come alone.<\/p>\n

Colin Slater OAM also brought along 22 members from other Sing Australia groups who had taken part in Sing Australia’s National Convention, held in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

The visitors joined local Sing Australia members for a night of community singing at the Uniting Church Hall that was capped off by a supper and a birthday cake decorated to look like a songbook.<\/p>\n

Colin also presented 10-year membership pins to eight South Burnett members who have been with the region’s group since its inception.<\/p>\n

He said an increasing number of studies showed loneliness was becoming a significant problem in modern society.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The uptake of technologies such as streaming TV, games and mobile phones kept many people at home these days.<\/p>\n

This was gradually eroding their connection to other people in their communities, provoking feelings of isolation and leading to depression.<\/p>\n

But groups like Sing Australia – which foster community singing, regardless of age or ability – were able to bridge this gap.<\/p>\n

“Everybody can sing,” Colin said.<\/p>\n

“It’s what makes us human, and it’s the most natural thing in the world.”<\/p>\n

He believed the positive feelings singing creates in people was a big reason why Sing Australia had grown into a national network since it began in 1985.<\/p>\n

South Burnett co-leader Sharron Coughlan – who was one of the 10-year pin recipients – agreed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Singing has so many health benefits,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Everyone is able to sing, because if you can speak then you can sing. And if you do it regularly, you become good at it.”<\/p>\n

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The South Burnett branch of Sing Australia meets on Monday nights from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (except public and school holidays) and always welcomes new members.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The group also gives performances at local nursing homes and supports community events.<\/p>\n

Sharron said the branch has 25 members, and most meetings attract between six and 18 people for a two hour meeting, followed by a tea break.<\/p>\n

“Attendance at meetings is not compulsory. Members come when they want to and if another engagement pulls them away, we all understand,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It’s all about getting together, singing and having fun.”<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in joining or finding out more, phone Sharron on 0431-816-071.<\/p>\n

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