Upper Ross
Condon, Kelso and Rasmussen
Community Renewal in Upper Ross
Community Renewal began in Rasmussen on 1 July 2001 and, on 1 July 2004, was expanded to the Upper Ross, including Condon, Kelso and Rasmussen. Renewal activities will occur across the Upper Ross zone until 30 June 2009.
Achievements
Some of the many Community Renewal projects delivered in Rasmussen include:
- Construction of outdoor multi-purpose sports courts catering for tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball, which are available for community use.
- The Pre-school Peacebuilders program, which assists teachers and parents to teach children non-aggressive ways to communicate, in a bid to reduce bullying, violence and anti-social behaviour early in life.
- Construction of a youth recreation PULSE Centre, including a café and dance area, providing the area’s young people with a range of arts, cultural, training and sport and recreation opportunities.
What’s happening now
Residents, government, community and business are working together to develop a Renewal Zone Plan, which will be a blueprint for Community Renewal activities in the Upper Ross zone.
Get involved
Participation is the key to Community Renewal’s success. Residents can participate in Community Renewal by contacting their local Community Renewal office. Alternatively, email us at 
communityrenewal@housing.qld.gov.au.
About the Upper Ross
The Upper Ross is located in the district of Thuringowa, between the Bohle River and the Ross River. Thuringowa is rich in Indigenous history and the two significant tribal groups are the Wulgurukaba and Bindal peoples. The Thuringowa Divisional Board was established in 1879 as the pace of settlement increased. Early industries in the district included mining, agriculture and sugar. Today there is a mix of cattle properties, agriculture and aquaculture.
Australian Bureau of Statistics 2001 Census figures show the Upper Ross renewal area, which includes Kelso, Condon and Rasmussen, has a population of over 14,500 with more than 3,900 families. About one third (about 30 percent) are aged under 15 and over 13 percent were born overseas. About eight percent speak languages other than English and the Indigenous population is about eight percent.
For more information
Contact us at the Upper Ross office for more information.
Last updated 14 September 2005
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