NEWS AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
DISTRIBUTING TO
MARYLAND, CAMERON PARK, CARDIFF
AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS
MARYLAND
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM
COMMUNITY MARKETS
CAMERON PARK
TWILIGHT FESTIVAL
MULTICULTURAL COOKING
COMPUTER CLASSES
CARDIFF
PARENTING PROGRAMS
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE‐ FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Real Estate Matters
4950 8555
WE HAVE MOVED
First National Lake Macquarie has moved from our small
corner office next to the Newcastle Permanent Building
Society in Edgeworth Town Square to our new high profile
office in the next building across from the Shopping Centre.
We are right at the traffic lights in the old vacant Pet Shop
opposite the Edgeworth Tavern.
We would sincerely like to thank all of our past clients, cur-
rent customers and landlords for the ongoing
support and business as well as their help in referrals to
family and friends when they are thinking of selling or
leasing their property.
Our office has been operating for over 3 years and we are
now ranked as the #1 agency in the area, hence the move
as we are growing at a rapid rate and need a larger
premises.
If you would like to know how much your home or
investment property is worth please do not hesitate to
contact us on 4950 8555 for a FREE, no obligation sales or
rental appraisal.
At First National Lake Macquarie we are
here to help you achieve your goals and
to for fulfil motto “We Put You First!”
First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie
Shop 2, Building B, 720 Main Road, Edgeworth NSW 2285
Phone: (02) 4950 8555 Fax: (02) 4950 8666
www.lakemacquariefn.com.au
RECENTLY SOLD IN CAMERON PARK
11 Jupiter Cct 83 Portland Dr 16 Grove Pl 40 Blackwood Cct 42 Blackwood Cct
2015 AT A GLANCE FOR CAMERON PARK
How many properties have been sold in Cameron
Park over the last 6 months?
39
How many vacant blocks of land have been sold
in Cameron park over the last 6 months?
64
What is the highest sale price in Cameron Park
over the last 6 months?
$670,000
What is the lowest sale price in Cameron Park over
the last 6 months?
$115,000
How many properties are for sale in Cameron Park
today?
28
Approximate market variance in the past 6 months
for Cameron Park?
+4.0%
Our team
Your success!
At First National we get the results
you’re looking for the ‘first’ time!
Talk to our Property Management team about leasing
out your investment on 4950 8555.
Maryland Neighbourhood Centre is located at 207 Maryland Drive, Maryland NSW. We have ample space to accommodate
your needs with plenty of parking on site. Newcastle City Council owns the building and staff are funded by NSW
Department of Family and Community Services .
The Maryland Neighbourhood Centre provides a safe and suppor ve environment where we offer services,
opportuni es and resources to improve the lives of our community members. We serve the community in the belief that
together we can make a difference.
MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
through the SecondBite program for their generous
dona ons of food for distribu on for those who need it
in the Blue Gum Hills Community .
Food can be picked up on
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays
You will need to call in or ring the centre to collect a
number any me a er 9:30am.
Food can be collected at 1:30pm.
207 Maryland Dv Maryland
Phone: 4955 8111
There is no control over the quan ty of food available
MARYLAND COMMUNITY MARKETS
Community Markets are held the 2nd Saturday of each
month from 9am – 1pm. Community Market Stalls are
only $10.00 per stall. Experience a friendly village
atmosphere rain, hail or shine. Buy great coffee, plants,
handmade arts & cra s, jewellery along with great food
and music! For more informa on or stall bookings
phone 49 55 8111.
TAX HELP
Robyn, our Tax Help volunteer, provides free help if your tax
affairs are fairly straigh orward and you earn around
$50,000 or less a year.
The service is available from the end of July through to
October. If you need some assistance with your tax then ring
us on 4955 8111 to make an appointment.
GO GADGET GROUP
Star ng the 13th July is our Go Gadget group for those who
may be feeling a li le technically challenged.
This is a troubleshoo ng self help group. Share a coffee and
your knowledge, someone is probably trying to deal with a
technical issue you have solved.
Just bring your smart phone, tablet or laptop or all 3 if you
wish for some good problem solving and conversa on.
Maryland Neighbourhood Centre would like to thank OZHarvest and Coles Fletcher
HEALTHY HEARTS
Come along and see your heart improve.
Have fun and make new friends.
Classes are Monday 9.30am / Wednesday 9.00am / Friday
9.00am – Only $5.00 per class. Call Julie 0413 137 324 or
Maryland Neighbourhood Centre
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
MARYLAND HAS A FREE LITTLE LIBRARY
The Li le Free Library is a “take a book, return a book”
gathering place where neighbours share their favourite
literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Li le Free
Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by
and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book
to share. You can, too!
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
The Child and Family Worker located at the Maryland
Neighbourhood Centre is funded by NSW Department of
Family and Community Services.
This service assists families with informa on referrals, family
work and support to establish rou nes. The case worker also
offers Triple P Paren ng program, 123 Magic and Bringing
Up Great Kids to assist families with child development ages
0 ‐ 12 years. (For an explana on of the different paren ng
programs please check the ar cle further on in this issue)
If you would like to make an appointment for this service
please contact the Neighbourhood Centre on 49 558 111
We’ve had a few enquiries regarding a Mums & Bubs
group so we are looking for volunteers to start the
group. As all mothers know it is good to socialise with
other new mums. Mums will enjoy each others
company, get to know new mums and share
informa on. The Centre’s family worker will be
available to support the group.
MUMS AND BUBS GROUP EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST HEADSTART
Once a month Maryland Neighbourhood Centre hosts a
group of people from Headstart, which is for people with an
acquired brain injury. Usually the members of this group
help us with the garden or do a fantas c cra ac vity.
TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL GAMES DAY
Tradi onal Aboriginal games were almost lost a er
colonisa on. There has been extensive consulta on with
Aboriginal elders to re‐establish the tradi onal
Aboriginal games and their rules.
They are now crea vely adapted (for safety reasons)
by using tennis balls instead of spears and so pool
noodles instead of waddies (Aboriginal heavy‐wood war
club).
The Tradi onal Aboriginal games are for the whole
community being held on September 30th at an oval to
be announced.
We are looking for volunteers to help so if you are
interested please contact us.
NEWS
WHAT’S ON AT MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
SATURDAYS
9am ‐ 1pm Community Markets
(2nd Saturday Monthly)
SUNDAYS
9.15am ‐ 1pm Grace Bap st Church
5.00pm ‐ 7.45pm Grace Bap st Church
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Garden Club
1st Wednesday of the Month
9.30am ‐ 11.30am
Prostate Cancer Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the Month
1.00pm ‐ 3.00pm
Probus Group
2nd Friday of the Month
9.30am ‐ 1.00pm
The Budgerigar Club
2nd Wednesday & 4th Friday of the Month
7.30pm ‐ 9.30pm
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
Free Li le Library
Community Food Program
Family Support
Tax Help
Tutoring
Computer Skills Workshops and more!
MONDAYS
9.30am ‐ 10.30am Healthy Hearts
12.30pm Oz Harvest Collec on
5pm ‐ 7pm Toogee Taekwondo
4pm ‐ 8pm Centre Stage Dance
7pm ‐ 9pm St John's Ambulance
(Wallsend Cadets)
GymbaROO
TUESDAYS
3.30pm ‐ 6.30pm Centre Stage Dance
6.30pm ‐ 8.30pm Newcastle Cloggers
GymbaROO
WEDNESDAYS
9.00am ‐ 9.45am Healthy Hearts
10am ‐ 12pm Possums Playgroup
5pm ‐ 6pm Toogee Taekwon Do
7.15pm ‐ 9.30pm Grace Bap st Church
THURSDAYS
GymbaROO
FRIDAYS
9am ‐ 10am Healthy Hearts
9.00am ‐ 1.00pm GymbaROO
(Timetables Available)
9.30am ‐ 1.00pm Probus Group
( 2nd Friday of the month )
7:30pm‐9:30pm Budgerigar Club
(4th Friday of month)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Maryland Neighbourhood Centre will
have some exci ng ac vi es
throughout the September School
Holidays, including the Tradi onal
Aboriginal Games, so keep an eye on
Facebook to see what other exci ng
ac vi es are arranged.
HALL HIRE AND OFFICE HIRE
AVAILABLE
Planning a conference? Looking for
a place to meet? Need a place to
hold a christening, a first birthday
party or a wedding?
Call
4955 8111
for more informa on
THE COFFEE KIOSK IS OPEN !
Pop in for a cuppa and a chat
Monday to Friday
9.30am‐3.30pm
PSYCHOLOGY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT MARYLAND Key Psychology offers
Media on & Psychology Services. Ian Leneham is a Psychologist, Accredited
Mediator and Social Worker. Visits via appointments. Can work under the mental
health plan with a referral from a GP. Ph 0481 360 705
MARYLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY Sessions via appointment, available a er hours and
Sundays, Bulk Billing for Team Care Plan (EPC) with a referral from a GP.
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
MULTICULTURAL FOOD AND COOKING GROUP
You don’t need to be able to cook, everyone is welcome
to join in on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 11am
at Cameron Park Community Centre $5 dona on to
cover costs. Bookings phone 49 081 140
CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP
Seeking expressions of interest for a Cra & Chat Group.
Bring your cra project along and meet up with others who
enjoy cra ing. Contact us to put your name down and let
us know of the days and mes that suit
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
Bring a friend and they can par cipate for FREE
If you're looking for a bit of exercise inspira on, look no
further than this. Heart Moves is a Heart Founda on
program set up by the Australian government helping all
Australians stay ac ve for life.
Lets get ac ve Cameron Park, you only live once, so what
have you got to lose. The cost of the class is $10 or $8 for
pensioners. Please check out the link to learn about
Heartmoves. h p://www.heartmoves.org.au/
To book please phone the Centre on 49 081 140
MEDITATION
Medita on is a way of calming the mind, making us more
peaceful, balanced and focused in our daily lives.
Ul mately, it enables us to awaken our spiritual poten al
and find las ng joy and contentment.
10‐11am on Tuesday mornings,
$2 dona on for a endance
FUN AND FITNESS FOR OVER 50’S
TAX HELP
Get free help with your tax return from a trained Tax Help
volunteer. If you have simple tax affairs and earn around
$50,000 or less you could be eligible. Appointments
available on Mondays and Thursdays from July 27th,
phone 49 081 140 to make your booking.
MINI MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP
Playgroup runs at the Cameron Park Centre Mondays
9.30‐11.30 and Fridays from 10am‐12pm. Open to
parents with preschool aged children. Phone 49 081 140
ZUMBA EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Call for expressions of interest from people wan ng to
a end Zumba classes on weekday evenings. Day and
me to be advised, let us know what suits you!
COOKING LESSONS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Call for expressions of interest in cooking classes at
Cameron Park Community Centre, email
register your interest.
BABY BOOK BUG 4 FREE CLASSES for 3‐5 YEAR OLD
A program designed to develop essen al early
literacy skills in young children through play. 6th, 27th
August, 29th October and 19th November.
Email [email protected]
HSC EXAMS AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
We will be hos ng West Wallsend High School for HSC
exams again. If you visit the centre between October
12th and November 4th please be mindful that these are
taking place and minimise noise while in the corridor.
COMPUTER CLASSES
Lessons adjusted to what you want to learn, eg working
with photos, basic facebook, safety when online
shopping, learning to use help files and more.
Tuesdays 10am‐1pm. Ph 49 081 140 for more
informa on.
WHAT’S ON AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
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For enquiries please email [email protected]
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
As you can see anyone can prac ce Incidental Mindfulness, at any me, in any place! Find an ac vity that works for
you, one that is easy and non‐disrup ve to your busy life; this prac ce is meant to reduce stress, not add stress, and so
please remember the one and only rule: keep it simple.
We wish you improved health and wellbeing through helpful, easy‐to‐use Incidental Mindfulness, so take some me
every day to de‐clu er your busy brains. We would love to hear any feedback, how it works for you and the exercise
you used! Or perhaps you have some simple mindfulness exercises you’d like to share? Please post on our facebook
page: www.facebook.com/cameronparkcommunitycentre and let us know your experience of incidental mindfulness.
Felicity Cross is a final year Master of Social Work student doing her final placement at The Canopy. Pain ng also by Felicity Cross.
A MINI REST FOR THE BUSY BRAIN—INCIDENTAL MINDFULNESS by Felicity Cross
Do you constantly live in the future, or in the past? Are you constantly planning ahead or thinking over and over about
past events? Are you thinking a million thoughts, like what groceries to buy, did you put the washing on, have you paid
bills, when to pick up the kids and who’s going to what sports and when?
We live in busy mes. We are constantly on the move, juggling mul ple jobs, roles and responsibili es.
And all that business makes for busy heads. So what is meant by “mindfulness”? Mindfulness is a prac ce that involves
pulling our thoughts back from that chao c everyday thinking, and living purely in the moment. Focusing on what’s
being experienced right now. The theory is that by doing this simple exercise you can reduce stress and increase your
wellbeing. But who has me to follow a mindfulness regime? The actual answer is all of us.
We don’t have to make mindfulness a long drawn out affair; we can prac ce a simplified form called Incidental
Mindfulness. Incidental Mindfulness is literally taking a small moment in your day to prac ce mindfulness; this moment
can be 30 seconds to a few minutes. Here are a few examples:
When you are washing up, really focus
on being in the moment: Try to quiet
your mind and let go of the chao c
everyday thoughts and be aware of how
the warm water feel on your hands, how
the soap feels against your skin, slippery
against the dishes. When other
thoughts distract, just come back to
focussing on the sink, the water, your
hands….
Sit wherever you happen to be and
focus on your surroundings. Think about
how your body feels si ng in the chair.
Be aware of your surroundings– the
smells, sounds, and the sights. For
example: I hear a bird chirping, a car
driving by, my legs are relaxed or sore.
No cing immediate feelings and
thoughts, being fully present in that
moment and in that place.
When you are ea ng or drinking, for
example having a cup of tea. Take a
moment to stop and think about how
the cup feels warm in your hands, how
the tea tastes, the sensa on of the
warm tea down your throat, if you can
smell your tea. No ce all the physical
sensa ons of drinking your tea, how
that makes you feel, being fully present
in that place and in that moment...
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
The Ladies Auxiliary had a stall
at Wallsend Bunnings on
Saturday 30th May for their
Community Day.
We also had a raffle which was
drawn on our first monthly
barbeque in June. Our monthly
barbeques are on the 1st Friday
of the month where the men
and ladies work together and
have fun. The ladies love
ge ng together in making
different things, and also
learning new things as well and
socialising. The money we raise
goes towards buying tools for
the shed.
You can see what we are up to
on facebook and our website.
h ps://www.facebook.com/
bluegumhills.mensshed
All enquiries for the Mens Shed and Ladies
Auxiliarry are welcome. Please phone
49 656 081 or mobile 0402810724.
Blue Gum Hills Men’s Shed had
the honour of being asked to be
Charity of the year for East
Maitland Pet Barn.
The men and one of the ladies
from the Auxiliary held a BBQ
outside of the shop on the 16th
and 17th. Sausages were
donated by Woolworths at
Green Hills Maitland.
SLOAN LAW
FIRST CONSULTATION FREE
Half hour appointments to confer
with a qualified lawyer available at
Cameron Park Community Centre on
Tuesday mornings. All areas of law
including Contracts, Property, Estates,
Probate, Power of A orney and other
legal ma ers. Phone 4908 1140 to
book your appointment.
Appointments essen al.
TOOGEE TAEKWONDO
Tradi onal Taekwondo classes now on at Cameron Park
Community Centre. Tuesdays and Fridays 5.30pm to
7pm. Enquiries phone 0418 686 241 HAVE A SAY ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Cameron Park Community Associa on meets on the 1st
Wed of every month from 6:30pm.
Email: [email protected]
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
STUDENTS AT THE CANOPY
The Canopy supports the educa on of our future workers, so o en has students on placement. They come from all sorts
of disciplines and get involved in the many different projects and programs happening across all 3 venues. Felicity Mary
Cross is with us 2 days a week un l the end of the year. She contributed the “Incidental Mindfulness” story in this issue,
and has been very busy with several other ac vi es at the Cameron Park Community Centre. She shares a li le bit about
herself here:
I am a student on placement at Cameron Park Community Centre, in my final year of a Master of Social Work
(Professional Qualifying) through Charles Sturt University. I have for the past 7yrs worked in mental health as the
Prac ce Manager of a Women’s Centre for Health and Wellbeing. My working role is quite diverse and challenging, but I
truly enjoy my job and appreciate the incredible learning and work experience I have been privileged to enjoy in this
role.
I had previously been at Newcastle University studying psychology, comple ng two years when I le and subsequently
become a mother. I have a 10 year old son and I am a single mum. It was always my inten on to return to university to
complete my studies in psychology. That is un l I began my current job and I worked with the most inspiring and
dynamic clinical social worker; up un l this me I had li le to no knowledge of social work prac ce. I began thinking
about changing my discipline, and I remember feeling a deeply real and profound connec on to the
social work ideology. I iden fied most strongly with the holis c nature of social work. I’ve managed (with
lots of help from a very suppor ve family and friends) to complete my studies, and now I have only my
last placement le to complete.
I have previously completed a Fine Art degree and I am a prac cing painter and printmaker. Wherever
possible I would love to incorporate art into my social work career. I am enthusias c to always be a part
of anything crea ve, (which does not have to be specifically art/drawing/pain ng), and find much joy in
those tasks or projects that require using my ar s c talents.
CAMERON PARK MIXED PROBUS
Are you re red? First Wednesday of the month 9.30am
to 12.30pm Want to know more? Contact Ellen Evans
on 4958 8814
NORTHLAKES CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND YOUTH
GROUP
Meets at Cameron Park every Sunday morning at
10.00am Childcare and Kids Church available! Friday
Night Youth Group every Friday night of school term
from 7 to 8:30pm. Open to high school students
years 7‐12. Contact: [email protected]
NAPCAN’s campaign aims to provide communi es and
individuals with prac cal informa on on how to ‘Play Your
Part’ and to embed primary preven on messages into social
discourse. It also provides a pla orm for communi es to be
empowered, resourced and mobilised to take ac on at a
local level.
In 2015 Na onal Child Protec on Week will run from
Sunday 6 September to Saturday 12 September.
Please help spread the word about Na onal Child
Protec on Week to your family, friends and community ‐
share with each other how your community is keeping
children and young people safe. For more informa on visit
h p://napcan.org.au/ncpw/
THE CANOPY IS A REGISTERED CHARITY.
BY ADVERTISING IN THIS NEWSLETTER, YOU ARE
SUPPORTING SERVICES FOR YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
CONTACT US FOR PRICES
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY SPOT CAFÉ
In 2014 Anna Dowley, Cameron Park Community Centre Manager, decided to sign up as a
Mystery Box Rally team along with her husband Jeff. The rally is a fundraiser for Cancer
Council research ini a ves and last year it raised over $120,000. Over the last 5 years Box
Rallies, who run Mystery Box and its big brother rally, have raised a total of $4.4million for
research that will provide improved diagnosis and treatment for cancer pa ents.
A er returning from the 2014 event they
signed up again to par cipate this year and for five days from August
22nd they will be one of 75 teams of fundraisers who will take part in the
driving adventure of a life me star ng in Townsville, all in the name of
cancer research.
In order to par cipate in the rally each team is required to raise at least
$3000 for the Cancer Council and Anna and Jeff’s team, Panda Dropbears,
are aiming to beat their 2014 fundraising total of $4777 this me around.
As the name suggests much of the event is a mystery to the par cipants.
They will receive the day’s route each morning when they embark,
camping overnight in o en remote loca ons. What’s exci ng is that they
have no prior knowledge of
the route, the des na ons or the vehicle that will be taking them on the
journey. They’re taking a leap of faith, out of their comfort zones, for a cause
that is important to them.
To stay up to date with the team’s travels or how much they have raised for
the Cancer Council visit:
mysterybox2015townsville.everydayhero.com/au/panda‐dropbears or
facebook.com/PandaDropbears
RAISING FUNDS FOR THE CANCER COUNCIL
IN A RUSH?
Phone in a lunch order or
a cappuccino order
Ph 49081140
Looking for a place to have a bite to eat? Our community café is
open Mon‐Fri 10am to 2pm! Lunch items include lasagne,
hamburgers, chicken burgers, chicken wraps, toasted sandwiches,
fresh sandwiches and salad wraps PLUS coffee, milkshakes, so
drinks and cakes.
Free internet access & computer support, informa on about the
local community, free paren ng advice, training opportuni es in
barista, a free New Resident Kit plus have a great variety of board
games. Why not bring a few friends or the kids and have some fun
playing games while enjoying a coffee or some lunch.
COFFEE LOYALTY
CARDS
BUY 5, GET 1 FREE
TWILIGHT FESTIVAL STALLHOLDERS WANTED
The inaugural Cameron Park Twilight Fes val will happen on Saturday 7th November from 3pm to 8pm.
The Twilight Fes val is organised by local community members and will include stalls, children’s
ac vi es, displays, games, a BBQ and lots more.
We are currently accep ng stall applica ons for the Twilight Fes val. Preference will be given to
market or business stalls who are based in the local area over those further away. Contact Anna for
details and applica on form on 49 081 140
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
THE NEW STORE IN TOWN—CAMERON PARK IGA OPENING SOON
CAN YOU ASSIST WITH REVITALIZING THE GARDENS AT THE BACK OF CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE?
The Centre is looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening to help us revitalize the back gardens at the Centre. If you
can assist, please phone Anna on 49 081 140.
We recently caught up with Russell Webb, Area Manager and asked him a few of the ques ons local residents have been
asking while watching the building near comple on:
Can you explain what an “IGA” is? IGA stands for Independent Grocers of Australia and is a
collec on of more than 1400 stores na onally. IGA stores are truly independent and operate as a
collec ve group to remain compe ve.
What made you decide to start a business in the Cameron Park area? The owners, brothers Rana
and Bill Singh moved to New Zealand some 30 years ago working in clothing factories un l saving
enough to buy their first store over there. A er a successful number of years in business they
moved to Australia and started their first store to now where they currently own 7 IGA stores, 2
of which are located in East Maitland and Merewether. Rana had been approached by Pat
Mitchell the head of the Cameron Park Community Associa on about a possible supermarket development and this is
ini ally when the project started.
Can local residents have input into what sorts of items they’d like to see in the store? Yes sure, we would love to hear how
the locals like it. Shoppers can request certain lines through our facebook page but also a er we have opened any product
requests can be made to any staff member at the store.
Will there be an official launch ? We will have an official launch and as soon as our connec on to the power grid is organised
we will then be able to commit to a firm date of opening and we will adver se this also on our Facebook page
Are there any employment opportuni es? All employment opportuni es were
adver sed via the facebook page a few weeks ago and we have already have a
couple of rounds of interviews. Anyone else who is s ll interested can forward
their cover le er and resume to [email protected]
Your facebook page has been a great source of informa on, will you keep the
page going a er you open? The Facebook page will definitely stay ac ve and
gives us the opportunity to communicate with customers about upcoming
specials and promo ons as well as useful food and recipe ps
Some IGA’s support local chari es, will you be doing something similar ?
Every day across the na on IGA community chest raises funds to support local
commi ees, chari es and other worthwhile causes. It could be in response to a
major event, like floods or bush fires or something as simple as new soccer
balls for the local under 8's. The money is raised in a number of ways but
predominantly through the purchase of products with an IGA community chest
logo on the label.
I have been spending much of the winter break from
Parliament ge ng out and about in the community. I have
been holding mobile offices, having shopping centre visits
and door‐knocking throughout the electorate.
My Electorate Office is available to assist with Federal issues and Government Departments, such as Centrelink, the
Australian Tax Office, Veterans’ Affairs, Immigra on and Ci zenship and the Child Support Agency.
Congratulatory messages are a great way of recognising an important event. For people celebra ng a birthday of 90 or
more years, or a wedding of 50 or more years, you can receive personal congratula ons from me, the Prime
Minister, the Governor‐General, and in some instances, the Queen. If you want to organise a congratulatory message,
want to know when we are next out and about in your area, or have a federal ma er you need assistance with please
contact my office on 4954 2611 or [email protected]
NEWS
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
FAMILY FUN DAY WEST WALLSEND HIGH SCHOOL
13th September 10am
Raising funds for OzHarvest and
Seahampton Rural Fire Brigade
Loads of ac vi es: facepain ng, jumping castle,
youth ac vi es, BBQ, raffles and more!
Sponsored by Body Beyond Bootcamp
For more informa on Ph Michael on 0415 600 149
Out of School Hours Care and Vaca on Care is
provided at Cameron Park Community Centre. All primary
school aged children are welcome. There is a drop off and
collec on service for children that a end Edgeworth,
Edgeworth Heights and St. Benedict’s Public Schools.
Enquiries and Bookings ph 0409 286 959 or
Email: [email protected]
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
The main message of the mental health
month campaign is to encourage all
individuals to think about how mental
health exists in their daily life & promote the need for all
individuals to make mental health a priority in their daily lives.
When we make our mental health a priority, we are prac cing
self‐ care which is an important part of our daily living to ensure
the maintenance of a balanced wellbeing. For more informa on
about mental health month , stress ps and more, visit
h p://www.mentalhealth.asn.au
The 2015 IDOP celebra on seeks to demonstrate that an age inclusive agenda is crucial for sustainable urban environments to promote equity,
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Every community has emergency services personnel such as police, firefighters, paramedics,
volunteer rescue and state emergency services. They are the backbone of every local
community when it comes to safety. They are constantly subjected to various situa ons not
normally experienced by the general public. They see, and deal with trauma c incidents on
a regular basis. Over 400,000 individuals serve our communi es in these roles. We call
them our “Heroes” The reality is that our heroes are human too. The stresses they
experience are unique. If unchecked, those stresses can lead to anxiety, depression, PTSD
and other mental health issues. These issues can affect work, family and capacity to live a
happy and healthy life. Heroes have families too. Families need addi onal skills to support,
and iden fy warning signs in a partner or parent who endures the stress associated with
working in emergency services.
Behind The Seen is an innova ve program aimed at heightening awareness and reducing s gma of mental health issues
specifically among first responders and their families. Deemed a “fresh approach” the session inspires par cipants to
think about the unique stresses and expecta ons they face as emergency services workers, (and as partners of
emergency services workers) and gives some simple solu ons to understand and build resilience. The facilitators are
Ross Beckley , a 20 year highly decorated veteran firefighter diagnosed with Post Trauma c Stress Disorder and his
partner Veronique, who despite being a qualified social worker with plenty of networking skills ,was unable to find
suitable support for Ross or herself. As part of their presenta on they discuss the journey from Ross’s first symptoms,
years of denial and ul mate road to recovery which inspired the start of Behind The Seen in May 2013.
Over 40 group sessions have been presented to over 600 par cipants in NSW, WA and QLD including speaking
engagements at the WA Fire and Emergency Services conference, the Australasian Student Paramedics Associa on,
the Associa on of Bushfire Brigades Volunteers Annual Conference, the Na onal Suicide Preven on Conference and
CQUniversity School of Medical and Applied Sciences.
FREE Behind The Seen session Tuesday September 15th 10.45am to 12noon at Cameron Park Community Centre.
Bookings are essen al. Email [email protected] for bookings or enquiries.
For more informa on about Behind The Seen visit www.behindtheseen.com.au
This session is also suitable for those who work with first responders or their family members for example psychologists, social
workers, family workers, mental health workers, community workers or for anyone in the community interested in learning a li le
more about the unique stresses faced by first responders.
This session is sponsored by The Canopy and Behind The Seen (Endorsed CPD by the AASW )
BEHIND THE SEEN— Emergency Services See What Others Don’t
A FREE SESSION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
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WEEK AT A GLANCE—REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETINGS AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE
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Visit: 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park. Phone: 02 4908 1140 Fax: 02 4908 1134
Postal address: PO Box 4185 Edgeworth 2285 Email: [email protected]
The Cameron Park Community Centre is a state of the art community facility that is the mee ng place and home of many
of our area’s community groups, children’s services and cultural groups. It is also a wonderful place for families and
individuals to enjoy facili es such as a BBQ area with shaded sea ng and tables, fabulous children’s playground and
expansive off‐street parking.
CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE FACILITY HIRE
33 square metres
Fits 5 work sta ons.
Disabled access
Ample parking
Access to on site
mee ng rooms
Shared recep on area
Shared staff lunch room
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123 MAGIC
Who is it for? Parents/carers with children aged 2‐12 years.
What does it do? 1‐2‐3 Magic is a simple program that suggests
effec ve paren ng solu ons without arguing, figh ng or
smacking.
1‐2‐3 Magic aims to:
1. Control a child’s undesirable behaviour
2. Encourage a child’s desirable behaviour and,
3. Strengthen the bond between parent/carer and child.
Parents/carers are given three strategies to choose from if a
child misbehaves. The course aims to help parents/carers
understand their child’s mo va ons, and how to emo onally
bond with their child. Parents/carers learn how their own
behaviour can influence their child and how to encourage
coopera on around the home.
What to expect: There are three sessions las ng two hours
each. The sessions are run in groups
Results Parents/carers who a ended 1‐2‐3 Magic courses
reported improvement in paren ng prac ces and a reduc on in
child problem behaviour and the impact lasted. This program
has been effec ve with children with behavioural problems,
children with anxiety, children experiencing emo onal stress
and children who have addi onal needs.
The Canopy Child and Family Service offers a number of
paren ng programs—some mes it can be difficult to work out
which one would suit you best—here are a few examples. For
informa on on when these programs will run, or to seek more
informa on, please contact :
The Canopy Child and Family Team on 4954 5277
CIRCLE OF SECURITY
Who is it for? Parents or carers of a child aged 0‐12 years.
What does it do? The focus in this program is on the bond
between parents/carers and their child. The idea of the circle of
security helps parents to understand their child’s need for
security as well as their child’s need for explora on. When
parents/carers tune into the emo onal and rela onship needs of
their child, the child’s behaviour improves. Children who feel
secure in their rela onship with their parents/carers show
empathy, handle emo ons, have good self esteem, good
rela onships and do well when star ng school.
What to expect DVDs are used to explain the idea of the circle of
security. This can be run for groups or individual parents/carers
over 8 weeks.
Results This program has been shown to be effec ve, especially
for families experiencing divorce, conflict, stressful events,
mental health issues or disabili es, as well as adop ve parents/
carers.
TRIPLE P Who is it for? Parents/carers with a child from birth to 16 years.
Triple P seminars explain principles and techniques that can be
used for different problems, such as tantrums, sleeping, bullying,
and teenage withdrawal. It is suitable for families from diverse
socio‐economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
What does it do? This is a system of easy to use, proven
paren ng strategies for parents to develop a posi ve and caring
rela onship with their child. The Triple P program is flexible with
various levels of involvement. There are general posi ve
paren ng seminars, or paren ng skills training, either about
paren ng generally or in rela on to specific problem behaviours.
Families can choose the level that suits them.
What to expect An accredited Triple P prac oner runs a course
with a group of about 10 people. There are four weekly sessions
that run for two hours, followed by three telephone calls to
discuss how things are going in the home and then a final group
session.
Results Triple P principles and techniques have been evaluated for
the past 30 years and they work well. They have been shown to
work very well with child behavioural problems and children
with developmental disabili es..
PARENTING PROGRAMS– WHAT ARE THEY AND WHO ARE THEY FOR?
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PARENTSASTEACHERS EVERYMONDAY
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ATWESTWALLSEND
Meet other parents
Share a morning tea together
Make toys from everyday items
Have fun playing with your child
Be welcomed in a suppor ve environment
For more informa on phone Leeanne on 4954 5277
Please feel free to drop into the Canopy Child and Family Service Mon – Fri , 9 ‐5pm to meet with the team,
have a coffee & find out informa on about our programs and how we may be able to support you.
Our address is 262 Main Rd, Cardiff 2285, our phone number is 4954 5277
From the family work team, Ruth, Alex, Julie, Marie, Lee, Angela , Leeanne and Feona.
AUGUST 2015 ‐ OCTOBER 2015
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE
Who is it for? Parents and Carers with kids 0‐16
What does it do? Keeping Children Safe was created to
promote the care and protec on of young people. The
course aims to empower and increase parents’
awareness of abuse and neglect and strategies to keep
children safe.
What to expect? An accredited Keeping Them Safe
Prac oner will deliver the group over 6 sessions of two
and a half hours per week during school terms
PARENTING PROGRAMS EXPLAINED con nued
THE CANOPY CHILD AND FAMILY TEAM IS LOCATED AT 262 MAIN ROAD CARDIFF
BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS
Who is it for? Parents and carers of children 0‐12
What does it do? Learn more about the origins of your
own paren ng style and how it can be more effec ve;
‐ iden fy the important messages you want to convey to
your children and how to achieve this;
‐ learn more about brain development in children and its
influence on their thoughts, feelings and behaviour;
‐ understand the meaning of children’s behaviour;
‐ discover how to overcome some of the obstacles ge ng
in the way of being the kind of parent you would like to
be
What to expect: A reflec ve paren ng program which
runs for 6 weekly session for 2.5 hours each.
Results: evaluated by the Australian Ins tute of Family
Studies and found to be an effec ve program in
suppor ng the development of mindful and posi ve
rela onships between parents/carers and children.
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GRANDPARENTING
Grandparents are very special in children’s lives. They can give
children lots of love and security, have fun mes and share the
family history. Children are lucky when they are close to their
grandparents as well as their parents.
Grandparents don’t have set roles as parents do. Talk with your
adult children about what each of you expects. Some grandparents
are closely involved in children’s lives while others are
grandparen ng from a distance if their children live far away.
Others may be grandparen ng through sensi ve family situa ons
such as separa on, divorce, or in a step‐family. Whatever kind of
grandparent you are it’s important to support your family, to be
open to new ideas and willing to talk things over.
Seek help and support for yourself if you need to.
WHAT GRANDPARENTS CAN DO
You can enrich your grandchildren’s lives by giving them love
and suppor ng their parents. Some things you can do are:
* Encourage your son’s or daughter’s paren ng and be a good
example – try not to cri cise and only give advice if asked
* Spend me with your grandchildren, have fun, explore the
world and just be together. Your personal interest in them will
build their self‐esteem. Grandfathers in par cular may have
me to spend with their grandchildren they might not have
had with their own children
* Keep up family networks and stay in touch with family
members
* Talk about the family history – your own and other ances‐
tors. This gives children a sense of belonging and helps them
know where they fit in the world. Tell them stories about their
parents when they were young
* Talk about old family tradi ons as the family grows and
changes and new tradi ons are built – you can help keep the
best of the old, as you and your family work out new ways to
manage celebra ons, holidays and birthdays
* Give security and protec on – especially at mes when
there are family problems. Grandparents can be there to
support and protect grandchildren as a ‘safe haven’.
* Be your grandchildren’s friend and confidante
* Be a role model – show your grandchildren they too can
survive life’s challenges
* Teach skills you have that they may not learn elsewhere
* Let them teach you new skills
* Inspire – show your belief and wonderment as they tackle
new things.
For informa on about paren ng contact:
The Canopy Child and Family Team ph: 4954 5277
Parent Line: 1300 1300 52
GRANDPARENTING TODAY
Some things may have changed since you were
raising your own children:
* Children’s behaviour, their knowledge and language,
and the technology they use may take me to get used
to.
* Ideas about paren ng may be different. It’s important
to be open to new ideas and update your knowledge
and understanding. Listen carefully to your children’s
views and support them if you possibly can. If you think
differently, bring up your ideas and listen to theirs. They
may not do things the way you would, and you may
have to accept this in the end.
* Grandparents may be busy working and or doing other
things and not have much me to help their children.
Talk about how o en you will visit them or they will visit
you, how o en you will phone or have contact in other
ways. Talk about what baby‐si ng you’ll do – remember
what you do for the first grandchild may be expected for
others.
The ps on this page have been reproduced from Parent
Easy Guide 12 with kind permission from Paren ng SA,
Government of South Australia. For the full p sheet and
many others on paren ng topics, please visit
www.paren ng.sa.gov.au
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Lifeline 131 114
24 hour counselling service
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Parents Helpline 1300 301 300
(8am to 10pm 7 days a week)
Salvo Care Line 1300 363 622
24 hour counselling service
Samaritans 1300 656 336
Housing Homeless Hotline 1800 152 152
Domes c Violence Helpline 1800 656 463
Poisons Informa on Line 13 11 26
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