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Mona Vale Hospital Emergency Services

Friday, 19 October 2018

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes is continuing to call on NSW Health to investigate further enhancements to emergency medical services at Mona Vale Hospital.

“Over the past three months there have been strong calls from the Pittwater community for enhanced emergency services at Mona Vale Hospital into the future,” Rob Stokes said today.

“My job is to listen to our community and take action. That’s why I’m calling on health authorities to make further enhancements to ensure an Emergency Department will continue as part of the redevelopment and modernisation of Mona Vale Hospital."

Following the 2006 decision to locate the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest, revised Clinical Services Plans were developed in 2012 and 2015 involving consumer and clinical consultation. As part of these plans, acute medical services were to be developed at Frenchs Forest, while Mona Vale Hospital was to be the location for networked sub-acute services and a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre to provide urgent medical treatment for residents north of Mona Vale.

Since then, more than $600m has been spent at Frenchs Forest, and more than $50m so far at Mona Vale Hospital to implement the Clinical Services Plans.

“I have held a series of meetings with senior health officials and Health Minister Brad Hazzard to investigate ways in which planned emergency medicine at Mona Vale Hospital might be further enhanced,” Rob Stokes said.

“It’s important to emphasise that the Urgent Care Centre will fulfil a similar role to the existing Emergency Department at Mona Vale Hospital, whilst specialist emergency services will now be at Frenchs Forest, which is a lot closer than Royal North Shore, which we currently rely on.

“While there is continuing strong clinical support for the proposed Urgent Care Centre, the community has made it clear they want an Emergency Department at Mona Vale Hospital,” Rob Stokes said.

Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater at the Mona Vale Hospital Rally on Sunday October 14th, 2018

Medical Services On The Northern Beaches 

The Palm Beach and Whale Beach community still has many concerns about the downgrading of  Mona Vale Hospital particularly the loss of the Emergency Department.  Additionally, we are concerned about the gaps in the services to be provided by the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest.

MONA VALE HOSPITAL SERVICES

The nearest Emergency Department will be located at the Northern beaches Hospital Frenchs Forest. The focus of the Mona Vale “hospital” will then be aged care, rehabilitation, palliative care and community health. 

However, this by definition is NOT a hospital.  

A hospital must have an Emergency Department, medical and surgical beds and operating theatres. It is misleading to call Mona Vale Hospital a hospital and gives the Community a false sense of security.  It should be called a health campus.  

Although there will be a 24 hour “Urgent Care Centre” for minor injuries and illnesses such as minor burns, minor sports injuries, minor cuts, minor fractures, Patients with more serious or life threatening conditions will need to call an ambulance or present at Northern Beaches Hospital Frenchs Forest a 40-50 minute trip by car from Palm Beach. We believe the Emergency  Department at Mona Vale Hospital MUST be retained.  At minimum, the proposed Urgent Care Centre at Mona Vale must be staffed by doctors and nurses fully trained in Emergency Medicine.

The recent recruitment campaign indicates this may not be the case. The medical staff must be able to resuscitate and stabilise critically ill patients.

In the year 2016-2017 there were 35,000 presentations at Mona Vale ED a number which has been  growing at 2.4% p.a. over the last five years. Of these, the proportion classified as emergency patients has grown from 8.8% in 2012/13  to 13.5% in 2016/17.  This is a substantial increase and demonstrates the need  for emergency services in more than one location. To have only one Emergency Department, particularly located 30 km from parts of the Northern Beaches along narrow restricted roads which are subject to flooding, will have severe implications for patient outcomes. 

ACCESSIBILITY TO NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Mona Vale Hospital is approximately 12 km from Palm Beach whereas the new hospital at Frenchs Forest is 30 km along narrow congested roads including one lane only for the length of Wakehurst Parkway. Normal bus service to the hospital will be via Dee Why and will necessitate a bus change and take 1 hr 30min. to 1hr. 50min. for a single journey.  A direct bus service from Pittwater to the hospital along Wakehurst Parkway is essential.  

We understand the NSW Government is about to sign off on a shuttle bus service four times a day from Mona Vale Hospital to Frenchs Forest but it is essential that residents of Pittwater are able to access a direct bus without driving to Mona Vale Hospital where considerable extra parking will be required.   

AMBULANCE AVAILABILITY FOR URGENT RESPONSES

Ambulance response times in Pittwater are problematic.  The benchmark response times for critically ill patients is 15 minutes.  

It is vital that the Avalon Ambulance Station be fully resourced to a fully functioning ambulance station 24 hours a day. At present the ambulance paramedics pick up an ambulance when their shift commences and go roving all over Sydney. Many  patients are already long experiencing delays and this will only increase. The ambulance station was sold off in 2002 and is currently leased back to the government. It is a vital link to Pittwater residents.

NORTHERN BEACHES HOSPITAL FACILITIES 

STROKE UNIT

Northern Beaches Hospital is a state of the art public/private level 5 facility (Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is level 6). We are extremely concerned that a fully functioning stroke unit may not be provided at Frenchs Forest. It is likely that patients requiring this treatment will have to be transferred to RNSH. Patients treated in a dedicated stroke unit have a much better outcome. The unit needs to be comprehensive and able to give thrombolysis treatments to dissolve clots for the best outcomes. This treatment needs to be given within 3 hours.

CARDIAC UNIT

We need a comprehensive Cardiac Unit at  the Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest including surgeons who are  able to perform open heart surgery on ALL patients.

Coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are two of the three leading causes  of death in Australia so the appropriate departments should be high priority.

These are all matters of critical importance and concern to our Community.   

To quote The Hon. Rob Stokes, Member for Pittwater, from Hansard NSW Parliament 3 April 2008:

“the residents of Pittwater desperately need a guaranteed future for Mona Vale Hospital and the assurance that in an emergency they can get early access and early treatment at  Mona Vale”.

A/Professor Richard West AM MB.BS(Syd) FRACS FRCS(ENG)

VMO Surgeon Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

President Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association.

SHOULD PUBLIC HEALTH BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS?

SHOULD THE MONA VALE HOPITAL SITE BE GIVEN OVER TO FOR-PROFIT HEALTH PROVIDERS?

I would assume that the Member for Mackellar, Mr Jason Falinski, a Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics, would agree with the statement this week by the head of NAB about the fact that the bank had “drifted away from customers as they pursued profits over people”.

Could this same criticism about the pursuit of profit over people also be directed at Healthscope in its dealings with senior doctors seeking employment at the Northern Beaches Hospital?  Could this criticism also be extended to include the NSW Government which has deliberately sold out our public health system by entering into a partnership with a hospital provider that must as the whole basis of its business model, pursue profit over the needs of people?  Just a thought and something I would like Mr Falinski to answer as an active Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and our local Federal Member of Parliament.  

I ask this question because Mr Falinski has busied himself in the debate over closure of our Mona Vale Hospital’s Emergency and Surgical functions and has as a consequence effectively lent his support instead to the new Hospital at Frenchs Forest and ignored appeals to save Mona Vale Hospital. 

I also direct these questions to Rob Stokes, Member for Pittwater and Brad Hazzard, Member for Wakehurst and NSW Minister for Health, because expressions of interest have been called for from health providers in regard to the future use of the Mona Vale Hospital site.

Mark Horton

Mona Vale

Further - Visit:

Camden-Campbelltown Hospitals & Carrington Convalescent Hospital: A Mona Vale-Frenchs' Forest Hospitals Comparison With Pittwater History Links - Documents reveal MVH 'will have a rehabilitation, aged care and palliative care focus' - 'The Urgent Care Centre service will be: 24/7 in the first 12 months with a plan to conduct an utilisation review to determine usage/ demand' - 'Patients who access the service will: Not require admission to a hospital'

Greens MP Calls On State Parliament To Save Mona Vale Hospital Services

October 17th, 2018: Media Release

NSW Greens MP and Health spokesperson, Dawn Walker MP has moved a motion in State Parliament calling on the NSW Government to reverse its decision to downgrade Mona Vale Hospital and continue to provide acute and emergency services at the site.

The motion comes following a large community rally at Mona Vale Village Green on the weekend that saw hundreds of Northern Beaches locals turnout to oppose the NSW Government’s plans to remove emergency, maternity, paediatric, surgery, intensive care and other acute services from Mona Vale Hospital when the new Northern Beaches Hospital opens.

“Mona Vale Hospital is a public health facility that is highly valued and the Northern Beaches community deserves to have Mona Vale Hospital operating at full-capacity with acute and emergency services all provided, as has been the case for many years” said Dawn Walker MP.

“There is also legitimate concern about the distance and ability for some Northern Beaches locals to readily access the new Northern Beaches Hospital at Frenchs Forest, especially when the Wakehurst Parkway is congested or closed due to flooding or bushfire.

“While the Liberal-Nationals might take the people of the Northern Beaches for granted and happily to strip away important public health services, the community has made a stand and put the Government, including Health Minister Brad Hazzard and local MP, Rob Stokes on notice.

“It’s time the State Government listened to the community and reversed their decision to downgrade Mona Vale Hospital and ensure acute and emergency services are maintained at full capacity” said Dawn Walker MP.

Dawn Walker MP

NSW Begins Journey Towards Zero Suicides

October 17, 2018: The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of NSW

All people who have been admitted to hospital following an attempted suicide and those who have reached out for help will have access to follow up care and support under a new comprehensive strategy that marks the beginning of our journey towards zero suicides in NSW.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Mental Health Tanya Davies announced nearly $90 million for new suicide prevention initiatives during the launch of the state’s first comprehensive suicide prevention strategy.

“The tragic loss of life from suicide leaves families and communities devastated and we shouldn’t accept the current rates,” Ms Berejiklian said. 

“Two to three people lose their lives to suicide in NSW each day, and this has to stop.

“Today’s announcement provides vital funding and better coordination between the various support providers and agencies to ensure no-one slips through the cracks.

“This investment in mental health is possible because of our strong economic management.”

The number of lives lost to suicide in NSW – 880 in 2017 – is more than double the State’s road toll and the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 44 years. 

Mrs Davies said communities at high risk of suicide will benefit from new or expanded initiatives from next year including:

• Aftercare services – ensuring all people who have been admitted to hospital following a suicide attempt have access to follow up care and support
  
• Emergency Department alternatives – provide a more suitable alternative for people in crisis, such as designated ‘cafes’ with trained mental health workers at hand
  
• Zero Suicides in Care – strengthening practices within the mental health system to eliminate suicide attempts by people in care
  
• Expand community mental health outreach teams – to increase capacity to respond to calls to the NSW Mental Health hotline
  
• New support services for people bereaved by suicide – to prevent ‘clusters’ of further suicides, especially among young people.
  
• Resilience building within local communities – engage communities to participate in suicide prevention, with particular focus on Aboriginal communities
  
• Enhance the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program – to provide additional counsellors for people in regional and rural areas
  
• Improved collection and distribution of suicide data in NSW
  

“We expect these initiatives to have the biggest impact on suicide in NSW the State has ever seen and will ensure that we reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in NSW,” Mrs Davies said.

“Evidence shows integrated, community-led activities are more effective in suicide prevention than standalone, isolated activities that are not well linked.

“This is about providing our communities with the most effective tools so they have the strength, resilience and capacity to prevent and respond to suicide.”

The strategy known as the Strategic Framework for Suicide Prevention in NSW 2018-2023 was developed by the Mental Health Commission of NSW and the NSW Ministry of Health, in collaboration with people with lived experience of a suicide attempt or suicide bereavement, government agencies, mental health organisations and experts in suicide prevention.  

If you or someone you know needs crisis support please call Lifeline 13 11 14, MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78, or Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. For mental health services in your local area phone the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511. 

Zonta NB Advocacy Fundraising Dinner 2018

Very many thanks to Tracey Spicer AM for an entertaining and thought provoking address at our Advocacy Fundraising Dinner at Dee Why RSL. What a wonderful evening showcasing the advocacy role of Zonta to those present. 

Many thanks to everyone who came along including all the associated groups - especially the Manly Warringah Women’s Resource Centre. And thanks for the wonderful support, especially for raffle prizes, from Inspiring  Women - your support is very much appreciated.

Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc.

Photo: Zonta Northern Beaches Advocacy Chair Dr Lorna Scott, Tracey Spicer AM and ZCNB President Bernardine Guy.

Avalon Preservation Association AGM

The new NBC CEO Ray Brownlee has agreed to be guest speaker at the Avalon Preservation Association (51st ) AGM at 7pm Monday 5/11/2018 at Avalon Bowling Club. 

Members, new members and guests welcome.

Only $10 pa to join APA.

Visit:  avalonpreservationassociation.org.au

NSW'S First Women's Week Grants Available

October 15, 2018: NSW Government

Women’s health, social and economic empowerment are set to be key features of events held during the State’s inaugural NSW Women’s Week in March next year.

Minister for Women Tanya Davies today called on local government and not-for-profit community organisations to apply for a share of $100,000 to hold events in the week of 2019 International Women’s Day to celebrate local women.

“While progress is being made toward gender equity in women’s personal and public lives, there is still more work to do,” Mrs Davies said.

“We’re open to all kinds of events that celebrate women and girls across our State.”

Events should support at least one of the key priorities of the NSW Women’s Strategy 2018-2022 by either;

• Improving women’s financial wellbeing and security
  
• Encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellbeing or
  
• Helping women and girls build confidence and resilience and celebrating their achievements.
  

“We want these events to be about mentoring and supporting - be it a career day, workshop for women in STEM, sporting event, an activity that promotes wellbeing, or even a networking opportunity,” Mrs Davies said.

“The NSW Government wants to empower women to fulfil their potential.”

Funding is available across two categories to cater for small-scale or large local community events and activities.

NSW Women’s Week will take place from Monday 3 to Saturday March 9, 2019. International Women’s Day will be celebrated on March 8.

Applications for the NSW Women’s Week Grants Program close on Monday, November 12 at 5pm. For further information, criteria or to apply, please visit the Womens NSW website.

Palm Beach Sailing Club - Beware The Bullets Regatta 2018

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2018

At: Palm Beach Sailing Club (formerly known as Pittwater Catamaran Club)

On Water Venue: Pittwater estuary between Governor Phillip Park, West Head, The Basin and Careel Bay.

This will be the 53rd consecutive running of the annual regatta

Classes/brands of boats attending: Hobie Cat 16, Hobie Cat 18, Taipan, Formula 18, A Class, Wetta

 

This year the regatta also incorporates the NSW State Titles for the Taipan Catamaran Class.

 

What Does Beware The Bullets mean?

The sailing course area near Barrenjoey Headland and the sand spit connecting it to the mainland allows the traditional nor-east seabreeze to blow over the sand spit, but also bend around the headland. At times there are freak gusts that bounce down onto the water in short bursts that can catch the sailors by surprise. These unexpected gusts are called Bullets. When sailing close to Barrenjoey Headland you therefore need to be careful or beware of the bullets. Every year we see catamarans flying a hull very high as a result of the bullets and, if you are not careful and react swiftly, the bullets can make the boat capsize and you will lose your position in the race. You’ve been warned! Beware the Bullets.

NOR and Online Registration at: http://pbsc.org.au/Bullets.aspx

Additional Bus Services For The Northern Beaches Hospital 

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

From Office of James Griffin, MP for Manly

More than 1,200 additional weekly bus services have been introduced across the Northern Beaches to improve access to the new Northern Beaches Hospital opening on Tuesday 30 October, and meet the growing demand for services in the Frenchs Forest area.

New routes and more frequent services provide greater travel options across the Northern Beaches, including Manly, Balgowlah, Seaforth, Brookvale, Dee Why, Narraweena, Beacon Hill, Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Forestville and Chatswood areas.

New route 141 connects Manly, Seaforth and Belrose (Hakea Avenue and Blackbutts Road) to the new Northern Beaches Hospital. This route has over 300 weekly services running hourly from 5.30am to 11pm each day.

New route 193 connects Brookvale, Narraweena and Belrose (Forest Way) to the new Northern Beaches Hospital. This route has over 460 services each week, running between 5am and 11pm on weekdays and between 5.30am to 11pm on weekends.

You can transfer at Dee Why between B-Line, 199 and L90 buses and new high frequency 136 services to the new Northern Beaches Hospital.

Bus routes 136, 141, 169, 193 and 280 stop out the front of the hospital on Frenchs Forest Road. Services from these stops run to Dee Why, Warringah Mall, Manly, Chatswood, Belrose and the City. 

More bus options are also available on Warringah Road, Wakehurst Parkway and at Forest Way. It is approximately a 10 minute walk to buses at Forest Way.

Use the Trip Planner or look up a bus route for route maps and timetables.

The new services to the Northern Beaches Hospital bring the total additional bus services delivered on the Northern Beaches by the NSW Government since April 2017 to 5,700, including 2,000 weekly B-Line services.

Learn To Swim Narrabeen 2018 Rego. Day

Narrabeen Learn to Swim provides swimming lessons by qualified AustSwim instructors on Saturday mornings (9am to 11am) during the summer season for a nominal fee of $40/child for the season. 

One-to-one lessons are provided and last approximately 10mins. Registration day will be held on Saturday 4th November 2018, with lessons starting on Saturday 11th November 2016.

Register at North Narrabeen Rock pool from 9 a.m. on 4th of November.

Children (3+ years old) come along at any time in the morning, enrol, receive a number indicating their position in a queue and wait for one of the volunteer instructors to take them. Stroke correction and water awareness lessons also available for older children.

WE NEED QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER TEACHERS. 

If you have your accredited Austswim or similar. We would love to have you join us. The reward is seeing the development of our little swimmers grow in their abilities.

More information

Contact: Liz Kelly

Phone: 0418 696 525

Email: lizzy1@ozemail.com.au

Website: www.narrabeenasc.com.au/learn-to-swim

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NarrabeenLearn2Swim

Vale Rodney Hinchey

 

Good Luck Avalon PS Soccer Girls!

Community Planting Day On Saturday October 27

Well Done Cameron Scully Of Bilgola SLSC

Congratulations Nigel Penn - Life Member 

The Great Anti-Fracking Bus Trip 2018

WRC Community Meeting Update

Last night (October 12), the club held a community information forum providing an overview of the forthcoming season and giving supporters an opportunity to ask the club’s board any questions and address any of their concerns. The evening was well attended with a mix of members from various facets of the club.

Emergency Services Volunteer 2018 Memorial Service 

Notice To All Pittwater Estuary Sailors & Users

Enhancing Preschool Learning Environments

Community Invited To Comment On Creative Art Space North Concepts

Discover Sailing Day At BYRA 2018

Black Cockatoo By Stephanie Warzecha

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Dumpling

AGE/SEX: 13 weeks / F

BREED: Bull Arab X

Dumpling is a friendly happy easy going pup. She is good with kids and is very social with other dogs. She approaches kids in a friendly relaxed manner and happy to play and gives up toys easily. She is social with pups and adult dogs. She will grow to a large size. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450. 

Junior

AGE/SEX: 10 months / M

BREED: Bull Arab X Dalmation

Junior is a friendly boy who is good with kids and suits 7+yo. He loves the ball and shows good self-control. Junior is social with other dogs and is sweet and affectionate with people. He has a short coat and weighs 26kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. 

Applications Now Open For Artists In Residence

Nominate Your Local Hero For Australia Day Honours

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 14/10/2018 

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The Great Anti-Fracking Bus Trip 2018

Emily Doyle Wins Coolangatta Gold

Shane Withington: Get Your Boots On For Mona Vale Hospital Rally & March Today!

October 14, 2018

A rally to save the heart of Mona Vale Hospital will go ahead rain or shine today, with MC  Shane Withington calling on locals to “put their boots on the ground” and join in.

Withington - a Home and Away star as well as leading activist in the successful campaign to secure the Currawong holiday retreat in public hands - said the community was losing a major piece of infrastructure in Pittwater. 

Mona Vale Hospital’s emergency, surgery, maternity and other acute services will close on October 31 after the Northern Beaches Hospital opens at Frenchs Forest the previous day. The main building will be demolished next year. 

The actor and activist said the fight for the hospital was not over. 

“The protest against the gambling industry at the Opera House this week shows what a community can do when it’s galvanised,” he told Pittwater Online News. 

“I was told millions of times when fighting for Currawong, it’s a done deal, it’s over. 

“Signing an online petition isn’t activism but getting your boots on the ground is. And that’s what we’re wanting people to do.” 

The rally will start at 11am at Mona Vale Village Green, followed by a march to Mona Vale Hospital. 

Meanwhile, the Save Mona Vale Hospital group secured the public support of 20 local doctors this week. 

The GPs, with practices from Mona Vale to Avalon, all signed a statement that read: 

“As a practising doctor in the northern beaches, I consider it is essential that Mona Vale be a level 3 hospital with an emergency department, surgery, maternity ward and other acute services. If the new Northern Beaches Hospital becomes our nearest facility, patients requiring resuscitation, anaphylaxis and other critical support will be at risk.”

Amongst the 20 is long-term Mona Vale Hospital campaigner Dr Suzanne Daly, who collected 11, 866 signatures on a petition and presented this to Pittwater's MP to submit to parliament in 2012. 

Save Mona Vale Hospital chairman Parry Thomas said the current petition with doctors’ names had been collected over a period of just two days and he expected many more would be prepared to sign up.

“The NSW government must listen to our local doctors who know better than anyone about the need for emergency help close to home,” Mr Thomas said. 

“What will be left are a collection of ancillary services that meet the technical definition of a hospital but the heart, acute care, will be ripped out. 

“We need a good turn out today – rain or shine - to convince our local (NSW) MP Rob Stokes and (NSW) Health Minister Brad Hazzard to change their minds about the closure – rather than waiting for people to die in transit on the Wakehurst Parkway.” 

Withington said hospitals along with schools, parks, and other public infrastructure were central to the community, which would be diminished by the loss of the local hospital.  

His family, like most others in Pittwater, had benefitted from its proximity and caring staff.  

“Our children have been born there and our loved ones have died there and every one of us has had things chopped off, stuck into and pulled out of us there,” he said. 

“It’s reassuring to see it on the way home - and one of the few places where you can look out the window and see whales breaching. It’s a treasure.”

Despite torrential rain overnight, Mr Thomas said the rally would go ahead. 

"We woke up this morning preparing to have a rally to save our acute services at Mona Vale Hospital to hear that as we’ve feared and often occurs in these conditions Wakehurst Parkway is flooded," he said. 

"This just proves what we have been saying for nearly 20 years about the risks to our community that will arise when emergency moves to Frenchs Forest."

The Mona Vale Hospital Rally runs 11am to 2pm - Muster in MV Village Park then March to MVH.

Report by Miranda Korzy

Warringah Rugby Club GM Announcement

Friday October 12th, 2018

It’s with great pleasure the Warringah Rugby Club board announce Guy Fraser-Hills as the Club’s new General Manager.

Guy has an incredible diverse commercial background that will bring great value to Warringah Rugby Club and its community.

Guy and his family also have a wonderful history with Newport Rugby Club, stretching three generations and has been a previous coach with our Colts and Juniors Program.

Recent employment history.

• General Manager Palm Beach Surf Club – Current.
  
• General manager/Owner of various 5-star resorts and hospitality venues.
  
• General Manager AAP Events.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts
  
• Bachelor of Military Studies
  
• Advanced Certificate of Hospitality
  
• Graduate of the Royal Military College
  
• Food & Beverage Management Studies
  

Our focus will be to continue to grow and support our community and ensure our community engagement remains relevant and meets our partners expectations.

The Board looks forward to working with Guy and continuing to grow the club with the fabulous support of our wider community.

WRC Board

Photo: Guy Fraser-Hills

Bayview Golf Course Development Appeal Lodged With Land & Environment Court: Submissions On Amended Application Taken To Oct. 14

52 Cabbage Tree Rd. and 1825 Pittwater Rd., Bayview - Amended Plans

DA2017/1274 (Lot 150 DP 1003518 and Lot 191 DP 1039481 and Lot 300 DP1139238 and Lot 1 DP 19161 and Lot A DP 339874 and Lot 1 DP 662920 and Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 DP 339874) - amened plans for Construction of Seniors Housing consisting of 85 units including gold course upgrades and infrastrtucture works.

The NSW Land and Environment Court is now the consent authority as the applicant lodged a Class 1 Appeal against the refusal of the application by the Sydney North Planning Panel.

The proposal is 'Integrated Development' pursuant to section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, a Bush Fire safety Authority is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997; a licence to carry out Temporary construction dewatering is required from Water NSW under the Water Management Act 2000; a Controlled Activity Approval is required from the Department of Primary Industries under the Water Management Act 2000; and a permit is required under the Fisheries Management Act, 1994 from NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Applicant: Waterbrook Bayview Pty. Ltd.
Enquiries: Lashta Haiari, Principal Planner.
Submissions Close: Sunday, October 14th, 2018

To view documents Visit HERE 

NSW Curriculum Review Discussion At Mona Vale

The NSW Curriculum is under review and you can have your say.

On 13 May 2018, the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education Rob Stokes announced that NESA will undertake a  review of the NSW curriculum to ensure it equips students to continue to contribute to Australian society into the 21st century.

NESA has engaged Professor Geoff Masters, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) to lead the review.

Read the review's Terms of Reference.

Consultation runs from 3 September to 30 November 2018.

Here are some questions that might be helpful to get you started. We want to keep the conversation as broad as possible so don’t be limited by these suggestions.

What should the purpose of schooling be in the 21st century?

What knowledge, skills and attributes should every student develop at school?

How could the curriculum better support every student’s learning?

What else needs to change?

View the Terms of Reference (PDF 30KB) for more information.

Tell us what you think

Share your thoughts: Quick feedback

More to say: Online submission

Join a conversation: Attend a roadshow

Wednesday 17 October - Mona Vale Golf Club, Golf Avenue, Mona Vale: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Register to attend

Avalon Preservation Association AGM

The new NBC CEO Ray Brownlee has agreed to be guest speaker at the Avalon Preservation Association (51st ) AGM at 7pm Monday 5/11/2018 at Avalon Bowling Club. 

Members, new members and guests welcome.

Only $10 pa to join APA.

Visit:  avalonpreservationassociation.org.au

Palm Beach Sailing Club - Beware The Bullets Regatta 2018

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 2018

At: Palm Beach Sailing Club (formerly known as Pittwater Catamaran Club)

On Water Venue: Pittwater estuary between Governor Phillip Park, West Head, The Basin and Careel Bay.

This will be the 53rd consecutive running of the annual regatta

Classes/brands of boats attending: Hobie Cat 16, Hobie Cat 18, Taipan, Formula 18, A Class, Wetta

 

This year the regatta also incorporates the NSW State Titles for the Taipan Catamaran Class.

 

What Does Beware The Bullets mean?

The sailing course area near Barrenjoey Headland and the sand spit connecting it to the mainland allows the traditional nor-east seabreeze to blow over the sand spit, but also bend around the headland. At times there are freak gusts that bounce down onto the water in short bursts that can catch the sailors by surprise. These unexpected gusts are called Bullets. When sailing close to Barrenjoey Headland you therefore need to be careful or beware of the bullets. Every year we see catamarans flying a hull very high as a result of the bullets and, if you are not careful and react swiftly, the bullets can make the boat capsize and you will lose your position in the race. You’ve been warned! Beware the Bullets.

NOR and Online Registration at: http://pbsc.org.au/Bullets.aspx

Self-Guided Tour Of Historic Mona Vale Cemetery Will Fascinate

Northern Beaches Council, in association with the NSW Government’s Heritage Near Me program and the Manly Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society, has developed a self-guided history tour of heritage-rich Mona Vale Cemetery.

The tour can be accessed on Council’s website using a smart phone or iPad, taking participants on a two-hour stroll through this historic cemetery, first consecrated as a burial ground in 1905.

The new Mona Vale Cemetery self-guided history tour will be officially launched by Richard Michell, President of the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society during a special Devonshire morning tea at the cemetery from 10.30am on Wednesday 17th October 2018  - followed by a guided ‘demo’ of the tour (from 11.30am - bookings essential and weather permitting).

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the tour is based on the Journal of Local History (Volume 8) published by the Manly Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society in 2004 to commemorate the centenary of the cemetery.

“While a printed version of the tour will soon be available on site - you can now view the tour via our website from the comfort of your lounge at home,” he said.

The tour profiles around 30 local identities including author and playwright Morris West (known for The Devil's Advocate, The Shoes of the Fisherman and other works), pioneer James Booth and the early 20th Century photographer Euphemia Baker who was also the first Australian woman to become a Baha’i.

A number of prominent people who passed away since 2005 also feature in the tour, including the much-loved teacher, community activist and Pittwater councillor, the late Mayor Harvey Rose.

Council will develop additional tours in future and welcomes submissions for consideration by our historical panel about interesting people who are interred in the cemetery.  

For more information, or to book your place on the tour, please contact Cemetery Admin on 9970 1341.

Mona Vale Cemetery is at 107 Mona Vale Road, Mona Vale (enter via Fazzolari Avenue)

Telephone 1300 434 434, email cemeteries@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or see Council’s website at northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Well Done The BIG SING

Congratulations to The Big Sing who sang for the recovering patients at the Beachside Rehabilitation Centre at Mona Vale Hospital on October 4th. 

They were very warmly received by patients and staff alike! 

Sam Shaw, Director of the BIG SING said, 'Thank you to everyone who came along to listen and thank you, volunteers, for the tea and cake afterwards!'

The Big Sing is a community singing group that is open for all adults wanting to sing a variety of music styles with others. No experience necessary.

Visit: thebigsing.wixsite.com/thebigsing

Infrastructure Improvements To Continue At Mona Vale Hospital

October 12, 2018

The tender process is underway for the next phase of major infrastructure works at Mona Vale Hospital.

The main works contract will include the construction of a new inpatient building on the eastern side of the hospital to accommodate a dedicated inpatient palliative care unit and a specialist inpatient geriatric evaluation and management unit.

New Inpatient Palliative Care Unit - Still image.

Early enabling works have also recently commenced at Mona Vale Hospital including the construction of a new service road and site preparation works for a new helipad. Construction works will also commence next week on a new Support Services Building to accommodate new kitchen, laundry, cleaning, engineering and staff facilities.

“This is an important stage in the major investment in new infrastructure and services at Mona Vale Hospital,” Rob Stokes said today.

“The next phase of construction works will see further new hospital buildings introduced and the continued modernisation of the Mona Vale Hospital campus.

“These new hospital buildings will be state-of-the-art and purposely designed to provide services into the future.

Other infrastructure projects completed at Mona Vale Hospital in recent years include the new Community Health Service Building in 2016, the Beachside Rehabilitation Unit in 2014 and the expansion of the Palliative Care Outpatient Unit in 2013.

Over 250 public hospital staff will continue to work at Mona Vale Hospital in the future and all inpatient, urgent care and community health services will be provided by NSW Health. The entire Mona Vale Hospital campus remains in public ownership.

Mona Vale Hospital will continue to provide a range of existing and new health services including: 24/7 Urgent Care, radiology, pathology, pharmacy, 56-bed inpatient rehabilitation and assessment, 10-bed inpatient palliative care, 10-bed inpatient geriatric evaluation and management, outpatient palliative care, dental surgery, hydrotherapy, paediatric occupational therapy, paediatric speech pathology, paediatric physiotherapy, adult, youth and child mental health, adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy, acute post-acute care, podiatry clinic, diabetes clinic, community drug and alcohol services, early childhood services, community nursing service, chronic disease community rehabilitation services, carer support services, community aged care/rehabilitation service, continence service, dietetics, outreach maternity antenatal clinic, ambulance station and cardiac rehabilitation.

Restoration And Rehabilitation Grants  Now Open 

October 11, 2018

Member for Manly James Griffin announced today that applications for grants under the NSW Environment Trust’s Restoration and Rehabilitation Program are open for community and government organisations to create more sustainable management of environmental assets and services. 

“I am passionate about our environment and this is a huge opportunity for local community organisations to secure funding to improve our local environment. This historic program has run for more than 25 years and will deliver long term outcomes for our local environment here on the Northern Beaches,” Mr Griffin said. 

“These grants enable community organisations and Council to further protect, conserve and restore our valuable natural environment by implementing local or regional on-ground projects.

“We want to enhance how this is done by facilitating the development of environmental expertise and partnerships between the community, government and industry. 

“Without these grants, the community would not have the ability to implement the volume of vital sustainability activities such as bush regeneration, weed management, revegetation, vertebrate pest management, fencing, erosion control, formalisation of tracks, and capacity building, to signage and educational resources.” 

Under the Program, $4,000,000 will be made available for grants across two funding streams, which include:

• Community projects totalling $2,000,000; and
  
• Government projects totalling $2,000,000.
  

Individual grants of up to $100,000 will be offered under the program.

Applications close on 3 December 2018. 

The program is a contestable grants program, therefore applications received will be assessed on merit by an independent technical committee. 

Merit is based on clear assessment criteria set out in the Program Guidelines. Successful applications will be approved by the Trust in May 2019. The Program is funded by the NSW Environment Trust within the Office of Environment and Heritage. 

For information on how to apply for a grant, visit: www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/restoration.htm

Learn To Swim Narrabeen 2018 Rego. Day

Narrabeen Learn to Swim provides swimming lessons by qualified AustSwim instructors on Saturday mornings (9am to 11am) during the summer season for a nominal fee of $40/child for the season. 

One-to-one lessons are provided and last approximately 10mins. Registration day will be held on Saturday 4th November 2018, with lessons starting on Saturday 11th November 2016.

Register at North Narrabeen Rock pool from 9 a.m. on 4th of November.

Children (3+ years old) come along at any time in the morning, enrol, receive a number indicating their position in a queue and wait for one of the volunteer instructors to take them. Stroke correction and water awareness lessons also available for older children.

WE NEED QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER TEACHERS. 

If you have your accredited Austswim or similar. We would love to have you join us. The reward is seeing the development of our little swimmers grow in their abilities.

More information

Contact: Liz Kelly

Phone: 0418 696 525

Email: lizzy1@ozemail.com.au

Website: www.narrabeenasc.com.au/learn-to-swim

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NarrabeenLearn2Swim

Palmy Old Mal-Log Rally 2018

On Saturday 10 November 2018, Palm Beach Longboarders is hosting its 22nd annual Palmy Old Mal Rally at Palm Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches. 

Palmy President Pete English says –

“The Old Mal Log Rally goes from strength to strength. It has a roots connection to longboarding and is one of the longest running events of its type in the country. It’s a graceful style of surfing that embraces art, lifestyle and music, in ways that is keeping longboarding fresh and engaging a broader, younger audience. There are a lot of smiles that go around at this event.”

The contest is exclusively for pre-1968 boards and modern single fin logs. 

Palmy welcomes surfers from all over the state - including former event winners Matt Chojnacki, Jye Byrnes, Jack Norton, Jace Pioli, Justin Bevan, Johnny Gill and Kai Ellice-Flint and old hands Bruce Channon from Palm Beach, Lynden Riley from Manly and Wollongong’s Billy Morris. Keyo rider Tom Payne, is a former junior winner, and current Australian Open champion Declan Wyton has been invited. The girls event is filling up quickly. Local junior Minna Blackwell who got a third at the recent Australian Old Mal titles in Crescent Head will be one to watch.

There are a total of 72 spots available over Open Old Mal, Over 40 Old Mal, Open Log, Junior Log and the Ladies divisions. The first heat will start at 6.30 and the last final is scheduled for 4.30. As always, there’s an all-day BBQ, music, vintage cars, vintage boards and a celebration to finish. 

Thank you to sponsors, Naked Wines, HeartSmart, Vanimo Surf Lodge, Young Henrys, The Critical Slide Society, O’Donnell, Keyo and McTavish, Okanui and Pacific Longboarder.

Entry form is below, simply click on, 'save as' on your own PC or device, fill out and get it in - see you on the beach!

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Infrastructure Grants For 2018: October Round

Community organisations on the Northern Beaches looking to build new or upgrade current facilities are encouraged to apply for funding from the final round of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program for 2018.

Member for Manly James Griffin said applications could be submitted for sport and recreation, arts and culture, and emergency preparedness from Tuesday, 2 October.

“We know what this funding can do for our local community, make a real difference by providing new or improved sporting or cultural facilities, or by protecting local residents in emergency situations,” Mr Griffin said.

“This year will see the NSW Government complete its commitment to invest $50 million into community infrastructure projects across NSW in four years.”      

Funding ranges are $50,000 to $200,000 for arts and culture, $10,000 to $200,000 for emergency preparedness and $100,000 to $300,000 for sport and recreation.   

Applications for the final round of Infrastructure Grants for 2018 will be open from 2 to 22 October, 2018.

For more information including details on how to apply for grants, visit www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure-grants

New Netball Courts In Warriewood In 2019

The construction of new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley will begin in early 2019, following the adoption of a Plan of Management for the sports facilities by Council last night.

The plan includes four hard-court netball courts, a multi-use court, a 50 space carpark and a public amenities building. One of the netball courts can be used as a full basketball court with the installation of switchable posts.

Significant trees on the site will be retained, a wildlife corridor link at the rear of the park will be established and additional landscaping and water-sustainable urban design features will be provided.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the plan was developed in response to increased demand for more sporting facilities flagged in Council’s Sportsground Strategy in 2017.

“More lit hard-surface netball courts were identified to provide suitable playing surfaces for all grades. 

“These facilities will cater to the needs of the growing community in the Warriewood Valley now and in the future.” 

The proposed works will be funded through development contributions raised from Warriewood Valley developments.

The property at 3 Boondah Road Warriewood was purchased by Council in 2017 with the intention of using the land for sports activities and general recreation.

Plan To Protect And Enhance Northern Beaches’ Precious Urban Tree Canopy

Friday September 28, 2018: From Northern Beaches Council

Over 100,000 new trees planted on Council land, an iconic tree register and tools to encourage more trees on private property are key actions in Council’s first draft Urban Tree Canopy Plan now on public exhibition.

The draft Plan outlines the strategic directions and guiding principles for the management of trees across the Northern Beaches over the next five years.

Northern Beaches Mayor, Michael Regan said the four strategic directions of the draft Plan provide a comprehensive and cohesive approach to sustaining the future of our urban trees over the next five years by:

• protecting existing urban trees;
  
• maintaining the Northern Beaches’ existing urban tree canopy cover;
  
• improving tree diversity and health; and 
  
• by motivating, inspiring and supporting the community to protect and enhance our urban trees.
  

“It’s very exciting to have this plan fast tracked and ready for community comment. Similar strategies had been in development under the former Councils but what a great outcome of amalgamation that our tree canopy can now be managed in a coordinated way across the whole of the Northern Beaches area,” said Mayor Regan.

“We are in an enviable position of being one of the few areas within the Sydney Metropolitan area with canopy coverage greater than 50 percent, at 64.2 percent. Many council areas in Sydney have less than 20 percent urban canopy.

“There are, however, increased demands upon the Northern Beaches environment as more residents and businesses seek to call the Northern Beaches home.

“The plan details how we will implement an aggressive tree planting program on council owned land of at least 5,000 new trees annually, which would mean 100,000 over the next twenty years. 

“We’ll introduce an iconic tree register and ensure that any mature tree that has to be removed due to poor health or for unavoidable operation reasons will be offset by planting at least two more.

“The immediate focus will be on collating accurate baseline data to allow us to monitor the actions of the plan and ultimately measure how successful we are in protecting and maintaining a healthy and diverse canopy cover.

“Engaging our community in protecting and enhancing our urban trees will also be a critical factor in achieving the objectives of the Urban Tree Canopy Plan. 

“I encourage community feedback on the draft Plan and look forward to more ideas from the community,” Mayor Regan said. 

The success and progress of the all the actions listed in the plan will be reviewed annually.

The draft Northern Beaches Urban Tree Canopy Plan is available at northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

How Can You Be Involved?

We have developed an Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft) as part of our commitment to greening the Northern Beaches.

• View the Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft)
  
• Read the Frequently Asked Questions
  
• Read the Council report recommending exhibition
  

Have Your Say

Make an online submission

Attend a drop in session

• Manly Town Hall forecourt - Wed 24 Oct - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Glen Street Theatre - Thu 1 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Mona Vale Library lane - Thu 8 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Dee Why Beach, The Strand - Wed 14 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  

Make a written submission: CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 1655, Manly, NSW 2099, marked “Urban Tree Canopy Plan 2018”

Submissions close Thursday 15 November 2018

Bronze Medallion Course

Would you like to learn how to save a life and help your local community? Our BRONZE MEDALLION Course is starting soon with an Information Session at 11:00am on Sunday 21 October in the Bangalley Bar, Avalon Beach SLSC.

The Bronze Medallion is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. The (approx) 8 week course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of patrolling, including CPR and first aid, rescue techniques, emergency care and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. Course fees apply. Pre-requisites: minimum of 15 years of age on the date of assessment and completion of an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 mtrs in 9 minutes or less.

Attaining your Bronze Medallion is a huge accomplishment and you can then join a great team of volunteers to help keep beach goers safe. You will meet a fantastic bunch of people from all kinds of backgrounds, make some new friends and have a bit of fun along the way.

Our Club has a strong, competitive spirit across all surf sport disciplines, a youth development program and a passionate sense of community. New members welcome anytime.

www.avalonbeachslsc.com.au

https://www.trybooking.com/XZVO

ANZAC Projects Hit Million Dollar Mark

Member for Manly James Griffin and Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott have called for applications in the latest round of the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).

A total of $1 million has been invested into the revitalisation of local war memorials during the Centenary of Anzac, ensuring regional communities across NSW have a place to remember the service and sacrifice of defence personnel.

Mr Griffin said new funding of $175,000 was available to help protect and repair local war memorials and to support projects which commemorate or support veterans and their families.

“I encourage local community groups such as the Friends of Freshwater, RSL sub-branches, schools and councils to apply before applications close on Remembrance Day,” Mr Griffin said.

Mr Elliott said more than 200 war memorial conservation and repair projects have already been funded across NSW.

“This NSW Government investment in veterans’ projects in part of a suite of measures to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, including upgrading the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, funding the Veterans Employment Program and supporting the 2018 Invictus Games.

“I encourage local community groups, RSL sub-braches, schools and councils to apply for a Community War Memorials Fund or Anzac Community Grant, particularly as we gear up for the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony and Armistice Centenary commemorations.”

The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 to protect, conserve and repair war memorials including statues, honour rolls and memorial halls which commemorate the Anzac legacy.

The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community organisations and veterans groups to recognise Australia’s military service, educate a new generation and support the NSW veteran community.

Applications are open until Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November 2018. For more information, visit  https://veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au/

Notice To All Pittwater Estuary Sailors & Users

Scammers About

Community Invited To Comment On Creative Art Space North Concepts

Discover Sailing Day At BYRA 2018

Black Cockatoo By Stephanie Warzecha

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Dumpling

AGE/SEX: 13 weeks / F

BREED: Bull Arab X

Dumpling is a friendly happy easy going pup. She is good with kids and is very social with other dogs. She approaches kids in a friendly relaxed manner and happy to play and gives up toys easily. She is social with pups and adult dogs. She will grow to a large size. She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450. 

Junior

AGE/SEX: 10 months / M

BREED: Bull Arab X Dalmation

Junior is a friendly boy who is good with kids and suits 7+yo. He loves the ball and shows good self-control. Junior is social with other dogs and is sweet and affectionate with people. He has a short coat and weighs 26kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400. 

Applications Now Open For Artists In Residence

MWNA Sapphires Premier League Nomination And Selections 2019

The selection dates and trial information has been set for the 2019 Sapphires Opens and U23s teams and training partners. 

Nominate Your Local Hero For Australia Day Honours

Volunteers Needed For MWP Community Aid

You can help MWP Community Aid by becoming one of our valued volunteers who assist frail aged northern beaches residents living in their own homes

Volunteers are needed in transport in local area, assisted shopping and social outings.

All volunteers are reimbursed for their travel costs and training is provided.

Volunteering helps you make a difference, feel connected, gain skills and so much more!!!

Call Bronwyn on 9913 3244

We are a not for profit organisation that was originally founded by Collaroy resident, Daphne Elsworthy 50 years ago.  We provide social support with the generous efforts from our volunteers. 

MWP Community Aid
3 Gondola Road
North Narrabeen NSW 2101
E: bbrent@mwpcommunityaid.com.au
W: www.mwpcommunityaid.com.au.com  

Next Round Of Surf Club Funding Opens

Member for Manly James Griffin has announced that surf life saving clubs across the Northern Beaches can now apply for funding for infrastructure improvements as part of the $4 million statewide boost to surf club facilities funding. 

Mr Griffin said surf life saving clubs from Manly to Palm Beach are set to benefit from funding which will improve facilities which help save the lives of locals, visitors and tourists.

“Our local surf life saving clubs are the home base for our thousands of volunteer lifesavers patrolling our beaches, allowing all age groups to learn about and contribute to beach safety," Mr Griffin said.

“We rely on the skill and passion of volunteer surf lifesavers to provide this service and this further injection of funding for our local club facilities will ensure lifesavers have the support they need to do their vital work.”

Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said more than $28 million in funding had been allocated in the past decade to make club facilities across NSW safer, accessible and secure.

“Not just an important home base for volunteers patrolling our beaches, surf clubs are a hive of community activity, used for training courses, community gatherings and sporting events,” Mr Ayres said.

“From nippers to senior patrollers, members of surf life saving clubs provide an amazing service to the people of NSW. 

Applications close 5 October 2018. Details about applications and eligibility can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants.

Update: Remembrance Day Poppy Wall For Avalon Beach RSL 

Articles This Week 

Front Page Issue 378: BHS Golden Ball, Bungan Castle, Ferry Rides for Youngsters this school holidays, our Premier raises the Flags to commence 2018/19 Patrol Season, A Pittwater Spring+

Community Invited To Comment On Creative Art Space North Concepts: Avalon Annexe or Avalon Golf Club House?

Former Pittwater Mayor Urges Community to Join Hospital Protest: Rally in Mona Vale Village Park October 14th followed by March

Urban Tree Canopy Plan Now On Public Exhibition: 100 Thousand Trees to be planted here over 20 years - Significant Trees Register

Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Sand Removal Works Have Commenced

MRI Machine for Northern Beaches Hospital: Access to Lifesaving Medicare Scans from Jason Falinski, Member for Mackellar, and The Hon Tony Abbott, Member for Warringah

Aquatics: Flags Are Up As Surf Lifesavers Hit The Beach For The 2018/19 Patrol Season; NSW Coastal Safety Report released by Surf Life Saving NSW

Pictures Lock Crowther Multihull Regatta 2018 - The Lock Crowther Regatta has been hosted by the RMYC since 1996 and offers multihull owners both exciting racing and cruising programs. This Labour Day long weekend is the 23rd edition of the popular regatta

Artists of the Month: October 2018: The Sydney Wildlife Totally Wild Fundraiser Garden Gallery -  beautiful artworks for sale by Lorraine Woodward, Laurie Sword, Alene Keiser and other talented local artists as well as award winning photographer Peter Sharp's amazing images - samples - and only a few tickets left! 

Vissla Sydney Surf Pro Returns to Manly in 2019 from Surfing NSW and James Griffin, MP for Manly

New Fence At Royal Far West Manly Set To Connect Beach and Bush

Australian Farr 40 Class Celebrates Two Decades At Gala Ball by Lisa Ratcliff

Park Bench Philosopher Beach Sand Ripples Can Be Fingerprints For Ancient Weather Conditions

Profile Avalon Bilgola Amateur Swimming Club - The Avalon Bilgola Amateur Swimming Club is a recreational swimming club on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. The Club was Founded in the early 1960s.  

We swim down at Bilgola Rock Pool, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, during the summer months on Saturday mornings. 

We cater for all standards of swimmers, from the social swimmer to those who enjoy some fun Competition. Our season runs between October and March. Our first swim of the 2018/19 season is Saturday October 20 at 9am.

The ABASC Swim Program includes weekly race meets plus the provision of swim lessons by Austswim qualified coaches on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the season (October to April). Our main purpose is to teach kids and adults to swim and be water safe. Wednesday swim squads are for Adults and Saturdays for kids.

History: A Bunch Of Wildflowers: Historical Spring September Songs- At this time of year many are taking the opportunity to visit the bush reserves we live among just to see the flowering with every shade and colour of local and ancient flora. Although we celebrate what remains there is also a lament that has echoed for a few generations about what has been lost by the encroachment of suburban developments or the careless profit-first policies of governments until this era when forests and their trees has now become a state of so few 'that a child may write (count) them'.

Throughout the gathering of threads for history subjects insights of how much the whole peninsula bloomed with every variety of native flower, and even recent and current adjustments to ensure the survival of those now threatened, as in the case of Grevillea cayli or the Angus's Onion Orchid, have allowed insights into what those who came before us saw and how we lost so much so soon. 

 Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update 1/10/2018 

click on Logo: 

To contact Julian:  editor@scotlandisland.org.au

Congratulations Jaz And Grant Wearin

Another new member of the Modus Operandi team at Mona Vale has arrived. Founders Jaz and Grant gave birth to a son Archer Jaz Wearin, born 28th August. Congratulations Jaz and Grant and welcome to the world Archer - wonderful news!

Delighted dad and mum!

Congratulations Bronwen Adams

The International Netball Federation (INF) announced Bronwen Adams as a new International Umpire Award (IUA) holder on Wednesday September 26th.

Congratulations to Bronwen, everyone at Manly, and at the Manly Warringah Netball Association and throughout the community are immensely proud of you.

Well done!

Council Briefs

Worth Noting - from Ordinary Council Meeting held September 25th, 2018 - Full Unconfirmed Minutes available here

ELECTION OF THE DEPUTY MAYOR

NOTE 1: The Returning Officer advised that nominations were received for Councillor Amon and Councillor Heins.

NOTE 2: The Returning Officer conducted an election by open voting.

NOTE 3: Councillor Heins received the highest number of votes and was declared Deputy Mayor for a term of one year.

Cr Regan / Cr Harrison

That:

A. Council elect a Deputy Mayor.

B. The term of the Deputy Mayor be a one year term and the election of the Deputy Mayor be conducted by open voting.

VOTING

FOR: Crs Amon, Bingham, De Luca, Ferguson, Grattan, Harrison, Heins, McTaggart,

Philpott, Regan, Sprott, Walton, Warren and White

ABSENT: Cr Daley

CARRIED

NOTICE OF MOTION NO 52/2018 - DROUGHT ASSISTANCE TO A REGIONAL NSW COUNCIL

283/18 RESOLVED

Cr Daley / Cr Amon

That staff prepares a brief report to the November Council meeting examining opportunities how Northern Beaches Council or the local community can provide assistance in kind to an appropriate

regional NSW Council which currently has its Local Government Area / community impacted by the devastating drought which is gripping the nation.

VOTING

FOR: Crs Amon, Bingham, Daley, De Luca, Ferguson, Grattan, Heins, McTaggart, Philpott, Regan, Sprott, Walton, Warren and White

CARRIED

NOTICE OF MOTION NO 53/2018 - PEDESTRIAN COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA

284/18 RESOLVED

Cr Amon / Cr Ferguson

That Council acknowledges and thanks the Pedestrian Council of Australia, Palm Beach Whale Beach Association and all other parties for their contribution to the establishment and improvement

of pedestrian friendly infrastructure in the Northern Beaches, particularly the Palm Beach to Avalon and Newport corridor.

VOTING 

FOR: Unanimous

NOTICE OF MOTION NO 54/2018 - NSW MARINE ESTATE REFORMS

285/18 RESOLVED

Cr Warren / Cr White

That:

A. Council notes the aim of the NSW Marine Estate Reforms is to protect the significant environmental value of sites within the Hawkesbury Shelf marine bioregion by reducing risks at a local scale from some site-based threats, helping to conserve marine biodiversity, whilst allowing for a wide range of recreational and commercial activities to still occur.

B. Council supports the proposed NSW Marine Estate Reforms for the five sites included in the proposed Marine Park for the Hawkesbury Shelf marine bioregion for the Northern Beaches,

and will prepare a submission to the State Government in support of the reforms as recommended by the Marine Estate Management Authority.

VOTING

FOR: Crs Bingham, Ferguson, Grattan, Harrison, Heins, McTaggart, Philpott, Regan, Sprott, Warren and White

AGAINST: Crs Amon, Daley, De Luca, and Walton

CARRIED

NOTICE OF MOTION NO 55/2018 - KIMBRIKI BUY BACK CENTRE

286/18 RESOLVED

Cr Heins / Cr Philpott

That:

A. Council note that the materials and quantities available to the public at the Kimbriki Buy Back Centre has declined.

B. A report be brought back to Council within four months researching options to reinvigorate and increase the usage and available materials at the Kimbriki Buy Back Centre and

opportunities for community groups or individuals to repair and restore items

VOTING

FOR: Unanimous

Community Invited To Comment On Creative Art Space North Concepts

Thursday 27th of September 2018

Northern Beaches Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on two proposed locations for the Creative Art Space North - the Annexe Building at Dunbar Park in Avalon and Avalon Golf Club House. 

In a motion adopted at Tuesday’s Council meeting, Council will also investigate funding options to enable the Space to be constructed according to its full proposed scope.

Plans for the Art Space’s draft concept design will go on public exhibition in October and November. Construction is due to commence in late 2019.

Mayor Michael Regan said given the volume of community feedback there was a clear need for a creative art space at the northern end of the peninsula.

“During the public engagement phase, the community enthusiastically embraced the initiative and contributed through more than 650 submissions, workshops and an Advisory Group of more than 30 participants.”

“On Tuesday night Council recommended both the Avalon Annexe building and the Avalon Golf Club House be explored for further community engagement as both have the ability to meet all user requirements and also meet the location criteria,” Mayor Regan said.

The renovation and additions to the building a Creative Art Space North in full are estimated to cost $2.1 million to develop the proposed Avalon Annex and $2 million for the Avalon Golf Club House.

With $1 million already allocated to the project from the Merger Savings Fund, additional funds will be required.

As the Avalon Annexe building is currently used as a community centre for hire, Council is committed to minimising the impact on existing hirers and will investigate options for relocating existing users. 

The many users of the Avalon Golf Club House will also be consulted during the exhibition period. Council is committed to ensuring the golfers can continue to use the Club House in conjunction with any future proposal for the site. 

View Amended Concept plans for both sites here

Avalon Golf Club House entrance

The Avalon Annexe (behind crowd at an Avalon Tattoo)

Pasadena Pantry & Fresh Is Now Open!

My name is Colin and I’m the big bloke behind the counter who loves to talk food and wine with people who are passionate about quality ingredients and supporting Australian producers. 

At PP&F, we go directly to the source for freshness and variety (which means we can give offshorers a 10% discount on their purchases). 

Our bread comes from La Banette in Mona Vale, our fruit and vegetables come from Alex’s farm in Orange (next time you come in, ask to try one of his apples, they’re wonderfully sweet and crisp), our milk comes directly from farmer-owned Norco, and our fabulous chorizo comes from the justifiably renowned Eumundi Smokehouse.  Our meat is free range and our eggs are organic.

We stock a wide range of Australian and international cheeses with crackers to suit every style (try the charcoal crackers with a heaven slice of blue cheese – it’s Pepe’s pick and it’s magic)  and we’re working to source delicious new cheeses from country areas in NSW. 

As the days get longer and summer tickles our taste buds, we’re planning to host grazing table evenings with cheese, olives, salamis and matching wines. So stay tuned…and if you need to replace your gas bottle or soda stream, we can help you there, too. 

We are offering a knife sharpening service on the 12.9.18 - $6.00 a knife. Please bring them in the day before wrapped in a tea towel and please put your name on them 

Colin & Pepe

Pasadena Pantry & Fresh

Nominate Your Local Hero For Australia Day Honours

Nominations are now open for the annual Northern Beaches Australia Day awards to be announced in January 2019.

Residents are encouraged to nominate outstanding citizens who have contributed to the local community in one of six categories: Citizen of the Year (16yrs or older), Senior Citizen of the Year (65yrs or older), Young Citizen of the Year (16 to 25yrs old), Sportsperson of the Year and Community Event of the Year. Up to 15 locals will also be acknowledged with Outstanding Community Services awards. 

Mayor Michael Regan said the awards were a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge local residents and volunteers who have made an exceptional contribution to community life on the Northern Beaches.

“No contribution is too small – we aim to acknowledge our local heroes who give so much of their time to make the Northern Beaches an even better place to live.”

Nominations for the Awards close 5pm Monday 19th November 2018. Nominate HERE

Last year’s Citizen of the Year was Maria Chidzey of Balgowlah. She was awarded the honour for her lifelong dedication to serving others and promoting multiculturalism and diversity by advocating for migrants, refugees and other disadvantaged groups.

Maria Chidzey

Update - Bilgola Beach Upgrades

Tuesday September 18th, 2018: NBC

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback to Council on the proposed upgrades for Bilgola Beach.

View the community engagement report

Council has used your feedback to finalise plans for the area

View the final plan

Construction work is planned to commence in July 2019. 

Repairs, maintenance and minor works will be undertaken in the interim.

Rick Millar Tribute

The family of Avalon Beach SLSC club legend and life member Rick Millar has advised that a Memorial Day and ashes scattering will be held on the 7th of October from 10 am at Avalon Beach club house. All welcome.

DoggieRescue.com

Pets of the Week

Indigo            Snowflake

AGE/SEX: 2 years / F AGE/SEX: 10 weeks / F

BREED: Blue Cattle X BREED: Cattle X

Snowflake is Indigo's remaining pup. Mum came to us just days before giving birth. Snowflake and Indigo are very bonded want to stay together. We expect Snowflake will grow into active working breed dog, similar in size to Mum. These girls enjoy a lot of exercise and stimulation. They would suit a family with older children and an active sporty lifestyle. They are lovely and affectionate with people. They have a short coats.

They come desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Their adoption cost is $1000 together. 

Indigo

Snowflake

For further details or to meet all dogs at DoggieRescue call  9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue 

Men's And Women's  Prime Minister's XIII Announced

September 26th, 2018

Prime Minister of Australia

The Hon. Scott Morrison

In-conjunction with the National Rugby League (NRL), I am pleased to announce the Prime Minister’s XIII squads which will take part in annual games against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on October 6.

The PMs XIII concept is an annual fixture which was first established in 2005 to help PNG celebrate 30 years of independence.

This year, in recognition of the surge in female participation in rugby league, a PMs XIII squad for women has been named for the first time.

The squads will be led by experienced and exceptional rugby league coaches and captains.

World Cup winning Jillaroo and Indigenous All Stars captain Rebecca Young will captain the women’s squad which is coached by Brad Donald.

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles skipper and Queensland Origin representative Daly Cherry-Evans will captain the men’s squad which is coached by Mal Meninga. 

The squads will arrive in Port Moresby next Thursday and are being supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

While I would love to be there to cheer on both squads, I will be following the games very closely from home.

I’d also like to congratulate the players who have been selected to play for the PNG Kumuls and Orchids and wish all teams the very best. 

Australian PM’s XIII Men’s Squad:

Corey Allan (Brisbane Broncos)

Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Penrith Panthers)

Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

Jake Clifford (North Queensland Cowboys)

Nick Cotric (Canberra Raiders)

Tyson Frizell (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Ben Hunt (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Brian Kelly (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

David Klemmer (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)

Zac Lomax (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Jordan McLean (North Queensland Cowboys)

Tyrone Peachey (Penrith Panthers)

Matt Prior (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)

Jesse Ramien (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)

Reece Robson (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Gehamat Shibasaki (Brisbane Broncos)

Chad Townsend (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks)

Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)

Enari Tuala (North Queensland Cowboys)

Aaron Woods (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks) 

Australian PM’s XIII Women’s Squad:

Keeley Davis (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Quincy Dodd (Sydney Roosters)

Sally Dwyer (Parkes Spacemen)

Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa'amausili (Cabramatta)

Najvada George (Werribee Bears – VIC)

Rikeya Horne (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Melanie Howard (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Asipau Mafi (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Talesha Quinn (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Michaela Peck (ADF)

Patricia Raikadroka (Mounties)

Rhiannon Revell-Blair (Brothers Ipswich)

Hannah Southwell (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Sarah Togatuki (Sydney Roosters)

Shakiah Tungai (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Juraea Turner (Ellenbrook Rabbitohs – WA)

Holli Wheeler (St. George Illawarra Dragons)

Eliza Wilson (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs)

Rebecca Young (CRL Newcastle)

Volunteers Needed For MWP Community Aid

You can help MWP Community Aid by becoming one of our valued volunteers who assist frail aged northern beaches residents living in their own homes

Volunteers are needed in transport in local area, assisted shopping and social outings.

All volunteers are reimbursed for their travel costs and training is provided.

Volunteering helps you make a difference, feel connected, gain skills and so much more!!!

Call Bronwyn on 9913 3244

We are a not for profit organisation that was originally founded by Collaroy resident, Daphne Elsworthy 50 years ago.  We provide social support with the generous efforts from our volunteers. 

MWP Community Aid
3 Gondola Road
North Narrabeen NSW 2101
E: bbrent@mwpcommunityaid.com.au
W: www.mwpcommunityaid.com.au.com  

Elanora Players: Fury Production

Fury is a compelling contemporary Australian drama by eminent playwright Joanna Murray-Smith. It centres on the experience of married couple, Alice and Patrick, struggling to understand the actions of their once ‘beautiful’ boy Joe, as he becomes his own person, with his own ideas, value and beliefs, which are radically different from theirs.  

On the eve of receiving a global humanitarian award for her work in neuroscience, Alice and her husband Patrick (an accomplished but not as yet recognised novelist), are drawn into their own drama when Joe’s teacher (Warren) arrives to tell them that there is video footage of their son and his mate, Trevor, involved in criminal behaviour

A meeting between the two boys’ parents reveals the gulf between the pairs’ views on many issues besides child raising practices. More subtly it reveals divergences between the views of husband and wife on each side of the divide. While the outspoken attitude of Trevor’s father Bob seems reflected his son’s actions (and his wife Annie’s timidity), Joe’s father Patrick is at a loss to understand his own son’s attitude. When Alice slips up and calls the boys “idiots” for getting caught, we are forced to question what she really finds important.

Against this background appears Rebecca, a student journalist whose apparently innocuous interviews of a celebrity’s family seem to hint at something deeper.

Actors from left to right: Nola Bartola, Gillian Cooper and  Kane Davies. 

The characters represent an insightful cross section of Australian views and opinions being spouted across the country. The play explores the impact on families of powerful emotions like fury, forgiveness, hate and love.

Elanora Players introduce some new members to their stage including Nola Bartolo (Alice), Tony Beck (Patrick), Kane Davies (Joe) and Luke Denny (Bob) and draw on some much-loved favourites, Chris Richardson (Annie), Matt Burke (Warren) and Gillian Cooper (Rebecca). 

The play is directed by Jen Davidson whose Elanora Players’ production of Hannie Rayson’s “Hotel Sorrento” delighted audiences in 2017.

Performance dates are Fri Oct 5 8pm, Sat Oct 6 3pm 8pm, Sun Oct 7 11am & 3pm, Thurs 11 Oct 8pm, Fri 12 Oct 8pm, Sat 13 Oct 3pm & 8pm. 

Bookings 99799694 or email boxoffice.elanora@bigpond.com.au. There is a language Warning.

Next Round Of Surf Club Funding Opens

Member for Manly James Griffin has announced that surf life saving clubs across the Northern Beaches can now apply for funding for infrastructure improvements as part of the $4 million statewide boost to surf club facilities funding. 

Mr Griffin said surf life saving clubs from Manly to Palm Beach are set to benefit from funding which will improve facilities which help save the lives of locals, visitors and tourists.

“Our local surf life saving clubs are the home base for our thousands of volunteer lifesavers patrolling our beaches, allowing all age groups to learn about and contribute to beach safety," Mr Griffin said.

“We rely on the skill and passion of volunteer surf lifesavers to provide this service and this further injection of funding for our local club facilities will ensure lifesavers have the support they need to do their vital work.”

Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said more than $28 million in funding had been allocated in the past decade to make club facilities across NSW safer, accessible and secure.

“Not just an important home base for volunteers patrolling our beaches, surf clubs are a hive of community activity, used for training courses, community gatherings and sporting events,” Mr Ayres said.

“From nippers to senior patrollers, members of surf life saving clubs provide an amazing service to the people of NSW. 

Applications close 5 October 2018. Details about applications and eligibility can be found at www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants.

Zonta Club Of Northern Beaches Advocacy Fundraising Dinner 

Advocacy in Action on the Northern Beaches  

Monday 15 October DeeWhy RSL 7pm
Guest speaker - Tracey Spicer, AM – ‘The Good Girl Stripped Bare’

The Zonta Club of Northern Beaches will host a fundraising advocacy dinner on Monday 15 October at DeeWhy RSL.  We are fortunate that Tracey Spicer AM has agreed to speak. Renowned for the courage of her convictions, passion for social justice, and commitment to equality, she also has a wicked sense of humour.

Tracey is an author, journalist and broadcaster who has anchored programs for ABC TV, Network Ten, Channel 9, Sky News and Radio 2UE.  She currently works as a columnist for Fairfax, presentation trainer for Outspoken Women and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, and media trainer at Spicer Communications. She appears regularly as a commentator on ABC TV and Channel 9.

Tracey has written, produced and presented documentaries for many NGOs. She is an Ambassador for ActionAid, World Vision, NSW Cancer Council, QUT’s Learning Potential Fund and SISTER2sister, and Patron of the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance. 

She is the co-founder and national convenor of Women in Media, a nationwide mentoring and networking group. Tracey was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia in 2018 "For significant service to the broadcast media as a journalist and television presenter, and as an ambassador for social welfare and charitable groups”.

In May 2018 Tracey joined more than 30 high-profile women from the Australian media and entertainment industries spearheading NOW, a national organisation, to tackle sexual harassment, abuse and assault in workplaces across Australia.

Her first book, The Good Girl Stripped Bare, became a bestseller within weeks of publication in April 2017. Throughout the book, she calls out her ‘good girl’ moments, when she fails to speak up in fear of talking out of turn and tarnishing her reputation.

Enquiries to zontanb@gmail.com  or 

Marg 0416 182 393  Chris 0449 703 318

Dee Why RSL  Club   Monday 15 October 6.45pm for 7pm 

Cost $70   Early Bird by 4 October  After 4 October $78 Bookings close 8 October

To book

Bank direct   BSB 062108 Acc 00902072   Reference your name  

Please confirm/advise your direct credit payment, attendee names and any dietary requirements to zontanb@gmail.com

Update: Remembrance Day Poppy Wall For Avalon Beach RSL 

If you liked the display in Avalon Beach RSL foyer this week of ANZAC comprised from crocheted and knitted poppies you may wish to get involved with the group that is knitting more of these for a larger display for Remembrance Day 2018. It is hoped enough are made to fill the garden and cover the garden fence of the RSL.

An donor has committed to providing the wool and another 150 balls have arrived on Thursday - all you need to do is join in!

Already 12 ladies are busy knitting and crocheting away. You can help by dropping made flowers into the Avalon Beach RSL Club or join the group in the club on Mondays at midday. Just look for Dannie Sloper.

Find out more at HERE

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary 2018 Stalls

 

 

October

6th: Stall, Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm

Sewing, knitting, craft, books

 

13th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                         8am to 3pm  Sausage sizzle

 

November

3rd: Stall. Pittwater Place, Mona Vale                          9am to 3pm

Sewing, knitting, craft, books

 

4th: Bunnings, Narrabeen                                              8am to 3pm

Sausage sizzle                                                    

 

December

1st: Stall, Pittwater Place Mona Vale                           9am to 3pm

Sewing, knitting, craft, books

December 7th, Stall Outside ANZ Bank, Avalon Parade, Avalon

Sewing, knitting, craft, jam                                           9am to 3pm

Spring School Holidays Issues

Please note Issue 378, published Sunday September 30th, will be up for two weeks. Issue 379, will be published Sunday October 14th.

News and events listings for Issue 379 will be needed by Friday October 12th. Email to pittwateronlinenews@bigpond.com.

We hope you all have a wonderful Spring break!

Daylight Saving Commences Sunday, 7 October

Northern Beaches Schools Open For Play Over Holidays

Congratulations Narrabeen Sports High: Manly School Girl Cup Winners 2018

Congratulations to Narrabeen Sports High School on taking out the 2018 Manly School Girl Cup at Brookvale Oval On September 18th.

Results from the Manly School Girl Cup finals 2018:

3rd VS 4th Playoff

NBSC Cromer defeated Pittwater High School

Grand Final

Narrabeen Sports High School defeated Mater Maria.

Congratulations to all girls for participating in this years competition.

Photos courtesy PlayNRL Sydney Metro

Congratulations Clare, James & Joen Johnson

'Jocelle Lena Anne Johnson arrived into this world at 7.02pm on the 23rd of September in the front seat of our car. We shared a beautiful 15 mins alone together on Coles Parade in Newport before the ambulance arrived. 

Both mother and baby are doing well.' - James

Delighted dad and mum!

Congratulations to Clare, James, and brother Joen, grandparents Robert and Janelle and Great-Grandmother Anne and all those aunts, uncles and cousins  - wonderful news! 

Congratulations Brian Friend OAM

The Masters of Rugby League have held their annual International Tournament and Conference 2018 from September 21st through to September 28th on the Gold Coast this year. 

Masters of Rugby League Australia Inc was introduced as a spinoff from the International Masters Tournament that was held at the Western Weekender Stadium the home of St Marys Rugby League Club, Sydney in October 2004. There are now 46 clubs, some of whom have 2 teams, including the Narrabeen Sharks Masters, of which Brian Friend OAM is a member and keen participant anytime there's a game on. Narrabeen Masters started in 2005. At this Masters Tournament he played with the Central Coast Bulldogs though as Narrabeen hadn't sent a team north.

On Thursday, Friendly posted:

"Played 5 games, Refereed 5 games and now a day off. Tomorrow 3 Internationals to be played. Selections for players and Referees made tonight at the RSL club. Might just jag a Ref gig tomorrow which will put icing on the cake for me in Masters. Then I have done everything in 14 years of this great game."

On Friday Friendly was named Referee of the Tournament:

"Refereeing an International and then getting Referee of the Tournament."

Congratulations Friendly - a well earned recognition of your efforts!

Bayview Golf Course Development Appeal Lodged With Land & Environment Court: Submissions On Ammended Application Taken To Oct. 14

52 Cabbage Tree Rd. and 1825 Pittwater Rd., Bayview - Amended Plans

DA2017/1274 (Lot 150 DP 1003518 and Lot 191 DP 1039481 and Lot 300 DP1139238 and Lot 1 DP 19161 and Lot A DP 339874 and Lot 1 DP 662920 and Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 3 DP 339874) - amened plans for Construction of Seniors Housing consisting of 85 units including gold course upgrades and infrastrtucture works.

The NSW Land and Environment Court is now the consent authority as the applicant lodged a Class 1 Appeal against the refusal of the application by the Sydney North Planning Panel.

The proposal is 'Integrated Development' pursuant to section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, a Bush Fire safety Authority is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997; a licence to carry out Temporary construction dewatering is required from Water NSW under the Water Management Act 2000; a Controlled Activity Approval is required from the Department of Primary Industries under the Water Management Act 2000; and a permit is required under the Fisheries Management Act, 1994 from NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Applicant: Waterbrook Bayview Pty. Ltd.
Enquiries: Lashta Haiari, Principal Planner.
Submissions Close: Sunday, October 14th, 2018

To view documents Visit HERE 

Flags Up And Sun Out: Beach Season Is Underway

Friday, 28 September 2018: from NBC

It’s time to dig out your beach towel and thongs as the red and yellow flags fly all the way up and down the Northern Beaches coastline this weekend.

From picturesque Palm Beach to busy and beautiful Manly, Council lifeguards and surf lifesaving volunteers will once again begin patrols for the 2018/19 season.

Council’s professional lifeguards share the immense responsibility of keeping our beaches safe with volunteers from 21 Surf Life Saving Clubs on the peninsula.

Throughout the week, on weekends and public holidays, a combination of volunteers and Council lifeguards manage beach safety. They work together to ensure visitors and residents are safe and comfortable whether on the sand or in the water.

Last year over 10.5 million people visited our beaches and Council Lifeguards carried out 451,400 preventative actions, 1447 rescues and provided first aid to 6384 people.

Along with keeping visitors safe and comfortable, all lifeguards and lifesavers seek to increase the knowledge, skills and awareness of beach users.

We remind beach-goers to know their capability, swim between the flags, read the water conditions, follow the direction of lifeguards and beach signage and if you’re not sure, ask a lifeguard for advice.

And don’t forget to cover up from the sun’s harmful rays and slip, slop, slap.

MWNA Sapphires Premier League Nomination And Selections 2019

The selection dates and trial information has been set for the 2019 Sapphires Opens and U23s teams and training partners. 

Trial Information

When: Sunday 21st October & Sunday 28th October 3:00pm-5:00pm 

Please Note: Players must be available to attend both selection dates.

Where: Dee Why PCYC, 40 Kingsway, Dee Why NSW 2099

Click the link HERE to access the nomination form. 

Nominations close Friday 19th October 5pm

Courageous Communication Workshop

Tuesday, 9 October 2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

What do you say when your friend or family member is going through a tough time? Words can make all the difference. Come along and learn how to manage a difficult conversation.

Facilitator Lucille has spent her career in the mental health and charity sector in Australia, United Kingdom, India and South Africa, and is an Australian author, speaker and founder of Mem Valora. Lucille teaches young people how to grow into emotionally healthy and functioning adults so they have the required skills to thrive after high school.

Free for ages 14 - 24, parents or guardians are welcome. A light supper will be provided.

Through Northern Beaches Council

BOOK ONLINE

Location

Newport Community Centre

11-13 The Boulevard

Newport 

Contact Information

Northern Beaches Council Youth Services

Name: Jess Groves

Phone: 9970 1629

Email: jessica.groves@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Learn To Swim Narrabeen 2018 Rego. Day

Narrabeen Learn to Swim provides swimming lessons by qualified AustSwim instructors on Saturday mornings (9am to 11am) during the summer season for a nominal fee of $40/child for the season. 

One-to-one lessons are provided and last approximately 10mins. Registration day will be held on Saturday 4th November 2018, with lessons starting on Saturday 11th November 2016.

Register at North Narrabeen Rock pool from 9 a.m. on 4th of November.

Children (3+ years old) come along at any time in the morning, enrol, receive a number indicating their position in a queue and wait for one of the volunteer instructors to take them. Stroke correction and water awareness lessons also available for older children.

WE NEED QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER TEACHERS. 

If you have your accredited Austswim or similar. We would love to have you join us. The reward is seeing the development of our little swimmers grow in their abilities.

More information

Contact: Liz Kelly

Phone: 0418 696 525

Email: lizzy1@ozemail.com.au

Website: www.narrabeenasc.com.au/learn-to-swim

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NarrabeenLearn2Swim

Thank You Lindsay Godfrey

Mr. Godfrey, to whom many attribute wonderful things in our area, including the launch of the Pittwater Community Arts group, had his farewell on Friday September 14th and will soon take up a new position with Ryde Council.

Mr. Godfrey has over 30 years in Local Government and extensive experience in managing social planning, community development, libraries, community facilities, childcare services, arts and cultural development and local economic development. He has contributed to reviews in a range of other areas including customer service, planning and compliance, as well as having facilitated major research and development projects including Social and Economic Development Plans and construction of two major new community centres and one new central library. 

"Empowering communities and facilitating positive change both for the communities I serve, and the staff I lead, are what motivates me."-_ Lindsay Godfrey

He was one of our most popular senior executives and will be missed. Thank you for all you have done for our community sir, everyone whom you have helped  - as one resident remarked this week "Lucky Ryde Council!"

Palmy Old Mal-Log Rally 2018

On Saturday 10 November 2018, Palm Beach Longboarders is hosting its 22nd annual Palmy Old Mal Rally at Palm Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches. 

Palmy President Pete English says –

“The Old Mal Log Rally goes from strength to strength. It has a roots connection to longboarding and is one of the longest running events of its type in the country. It’s a graceful style of surfing that embraces art, lifestyle and music, in ways that is keeping longboarding fresh and engaging a broader, younger audience. There are a lot of smiles that go around at this event.”

The contest is exclusively for pre-1968 boards and modern single fin logs. 

Palmy welcomes surfers from all over the state - including former event winners Matt Chojnacki, Jye Byrnes, Jack Norton, Jace Pioli, Justin Bevan, Johnny Gill and Kai Ellice-Flint and old hands Bruce Channon from Palm Beach, Lynden Riley from Manly and Wollongong’s Billy Morris. Keyo rider Tom Payne, is a former junior winner, and current Australian Open champion Declan Wyton has been invited. The girls event is filling up quickly. Local junior Minna Blackwell who got a third at the recent Australian Old Mal titles in Crescent Head will be one to watch.

There are a total of 72 spots available over Open Old Mal, Over 40 Old Mal, Open Log, Junior Log and the Ladies divisions. The first heat will start at 6.30 and the last final is scheduled for 4.30. As always, there’s an all-day BBQ, music, vintage cars, vintage boards and a celebration to finish. 

Thank you to sponsors, Naked Wines, HeartSmart, Vanimo Surf Lodge, Young Henrys, The Critical Slide Society, O’Donnell, Keyo and McTavish, Okanui and Pacific Longboarder.

Entry form is below, simply click on, 'save as' on your own PC or device, fill out and get it in - see you on the beach!

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Pittwater Joins The National Doorknock To Stop Adani

Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 1 PM – 4 PM

Meet at Mona Vale Village Park, Mona Vale

Hosted by Stop Adani Pittwater and Stop Adani

Event Notice on Facebook for More info

Adani has started illegal work, cut the cost of their rail line in half and say they have locked in finance to start digging. Meanwhile, our new Prime Minister is a big supporter of coal billionaires. 

Australians are outraged. We don’t support Adani, yet our politicians do. They could #StopAdani tomorrow, but they won’t unless they can see, feel and hear our movement everywhere. 

That’s why we are going to hit the streets of Mona Vale, to let our community know what is at stake with Adani, invite them to join our movement and put up signs on every street! 

It's all part of the National Doorknock to #StopAdani, with over 60 groups participating!

Don’t worry if this is your first time doorknocking. There will be a full briefing before we head and we will all go in pairs.

Infrastructure Grants For 2018: October Round

Community organisations on the Northern Beaches looking to build new or upgrade current facilities are encouraged to apply for funding from the final round of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program for 2018.

Member for Manly James Griffin said applications could be submitted for sport and recreation, arts and culture, and emergency preparedness from Tuesday, 2 October.

“We know what this funding can do for our local community, make a real difference by providing new or improved sporting or cultural facilities, or by protecting local residents in emergency situations,” Mr Griffin said.

“This year will see the NSW Government complete its commitment to invest $50 million into community infrastructure projects across NSW in four years.”      

Funding ranges are $50,000 to $200,000 for arts and culture, $10,000 to $200,000 for emergency preparedness and $100,000 to $300,000 for sport and recreation.   

Applications for the final round of Infrastructure Grants for 2018 will be open from 2 to 22 October, 2018.

For more information including details on how to apply for grants, visit www.responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au/infrastructure-grants

New Netball Courts In Warriewood In 2019

The construction of new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley will begin in early 2019, following the adoption of a Plan of Management for the sports facilities by Council last night.

The plan includes four hard-court netball courts, a multi-use court, a 50 space carpark and a public amenities building. One of the netball courts can be used as a full basketball court with the installation of switchable posts.

Significant trees on the site will be retained, a wildlife corridor link at the rear of the park will be established and additional landscaping and water-sustainable urban design features will be provided.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the plan was developed in response to increased demand for more sporting facilities flagged in Council’s Sportsground Strategy in 2017.

“More lit hard-surface netball courts were identified to provide suitable playing surfaces for all grades. 

“These facilities will cater to the needs of the growing community in the Warriewood Valley now and in the future.” 

The proposed works will be funded through development contributions raised from Warriewood Valley developments.

The property at 3 Boondah Road Warriewood was purchased by Council in 2017 with the intention of using the land for sports activities and general recreation.

Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Sand Removal Works Have Commenced

Northern Beaches Council will undertake major sand removal works at Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance to minimise the risk of flooding to surrounding areas.

The work which commenced this week and finishes mid-December involves Council contractors removing approximately 45,000 square meters of sand from the lagoon entrance using large-scale excavators, a bull dozer, Moxy and tip trucks. 

Works will take place on the eastern and western sides of the Ocean Street Bridge at Narrabeen Lagoon entrance and the sand will be returned by trucks to Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach at Mactier Street.

General Manager Environment and Infrastructure Ben Taylor said the Lagoon closes every few years from sand naturally moving into the entrance from Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach. 

“The last clearance works were completed in late 2016. Since then, the lagoon entrance has filled with sand faster than expected, mainly due to low rainfall reducing the natural outflow of sand. 

“Following the rapid closure of the lagoon entrance in March this year, Council has fast-tracked the design and approvals for this important project.  

“Council carefully monitors and manages the entrances of the lagoons to reduce the risk of flooding to surrounding properties.

“By the time the works have finished over 6,000 truckloads of sand will have been moved from the entrance of Narrabeen Lagoon to Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach.

“These works will return the lagoon to open entrance conditions in time for the summer holidays and peak recreational usage,” Ben Taylor said. 

Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance - Video by and courtesy Neale Ashby, made Friday September 28th, 2018

Plan To Protect And Enhance Northern Beaches’ Precious Urban Tree Canopy

Friday September 28, 2018: From Northern Beaches Council

Over 100,000 new trees planted on Council land, an iconic tree register and tools to encourage more trees on private property are key actions in Council’s first draft Urban Tree Canopy Plan now on public exhibition.

The draft Plan outlines the strategic directions and guiding principles for the management of trees across the Northern Beaches over the next five years.

Northern Beaches Mayor, Michael Regan said the four strategic directions of the draft Plan provide a comprehensive and cohesive approach to sustaining the future of our urban trees over the next five years by:

• protecting existing urban trees;
  
• maintaining the Northern Beaches’ existing urban tree canopy cover;
  
• improving tree diversity and health; and 
  
• by motivating, inspiring and supporting the community to protect and enhance our urban trees.
  

“It’s very exciting to have this plan fast tracked and ready for community comment. Similar strategies had been in development under the former Councils but what a great outcome of amalgamation that our tree canopy can now be managed in a coordinated way across the whole of the Northern Beaches area,” said Mayor Regan.

“We are in an enviable position of being one of the few areas within the Sydney Metropolitan area with canopy coverage greater than 50 percent, at 64.2 percent. Many council areas in Sydney have less than 20 percent urban canopy.

“There are, however, increased demands upon the Northern Beaches environment as more residents and businesses seek to call the Northern Beaches home.

“The plan details how we will implement an aggressive tree planting program on council owned land of at least 5,000 new trees annually, which would mean 100,000 over the next twenty years. 

“We’ll introduce an iconic tree register and ensure that any mature tree that has to be removed due to poor health or for unavoidable operation reasons will be offset by planting at least two more.

“The immediate focus will be on collating accurate baseline data to allow us to monitor the actions of the plan and ultimately measure how successful we are in protecting and maintaining a healthy and diverse canopy cover.

“Engaging our community in protecting and enhancing our urban trees will also be a critical factor in achieving the objectives of the Urban Tree Canopy Plan. 

“I encourage community feedback on the draft Plan and look forward to more ideas from the community,” Mayor Regan said. 

The success and progress of the all the actions listed in the plan will be reviewed annually.

The draft Northern Beaches Urban Tree Canopy Plan is available at northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

How Can You Be Involved?

We have developed an Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft) as part of our commitment to greening the Northern Beaches.

• View the Urban Tree Canopy Plan (draft)
  
• Read the Frequently Asked Questions
  
• Read the Council report recommending exhibition
  

Have Your Say

Make an online submission

Attend a drop in session

• Manly Town Hall forecourt - Wed 24 Oct - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Glen Street Theatre - Thu 1 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Mona Vale Library lane - Thu 8 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  
• Dee Why Beach, The Strand - Wed 14 Nov - 12pm - 1pm
  

Make a written submission: CEO, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 1655, Manly, NSW 2099, marked “Urban Tree Canopy Plan 2018”

Submissions close Thursday 15 November 2018

Tell Them You Can’t Judge A Human Book By Its Cover

Northern Beaches Council is calling for community volunteers to become ‘Human Books’ for a day.

To celebrate both Social Inclusion Week and International Day of People With a Disability, Council is hosting a special event featuring real people, going ‘on loan’ to the public for 20 minutes at a time to share stories as ‘Human Books’ about overcoming challenges, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.

The Stories of the Northern Beaches - Human Library event will be held on Saturday 1 December at Council’s newly-refurbished Tramshed Arts & Community Centre in Narrabeen.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said visitors or readers to the ‘Human Library’ will have an opportunity to borrow ‘Human Books’ for a conversation.

“The ‘Human Library’ will be a great place to connect people in our community and to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue.

“We are encouraging volunteers to come forward and be ‘Human Books’ to share their life stories, including their life experiences including their ethnic or cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, disability or lifestyle,” Mayor Regan said.

Eighty-four-year-old Bob Hinds, former chair of the Manly Access Committee and well known locally for his advocacy work, thoroughly enjoyed his experience as a ‘Human Book’ last time the event took place.

“I shared my story with a number of people, including children and parents, business people, professional people and others,” said Bob. “Children were especially interested in my story.”

Bob, whose sight was taken from him at 14 years-of-age by the rare, genetic condition retinitis pigmentosa, said his main message to people is: “You’ve really got to be yourself and be up-front with people that you’ve got a disability - and not let it get you down.”

He found that people were interested in how he and other people with a disability cope with the pressures of daily life, especially in the work-place.

“I told them that it was important to have confidence in yourself. In my case, I never wanted sympathy from employers, I just wanted to do the job.”

Bob said people were also keen to hear his life story. 

“Especially, they liked hearing how when I was a youngster, I met the acclaimed disability advocate and author Helen Keller while she was visiting Australia in 1948.”

It was about that time Bob’s condition was first diagnosed, devastating news for a 14-year-old boy.

“Helen Keller was the big mentor in my life,” said Bob. 

“She turned my life around at a time when things had been really getting me down. 

“Since then, my motto has always been ‘Don’t lie down with a disability’. It’s very important to be active in life.

“Fortunately, I’m a ‘person’ person, so I like to encourage people,” Bob said. 

To express your interest in becoming a ‘Human Book’ and sharing your story, fill in the online form at northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or telephone 9976 1562 to apply.

New Long Reef Surf Club Concept Plans Released

Northern Beaches Council is seeking community feedback on concept plans for a new surf club and beach facilities at Long Reef. 

Mayor Michael Regan said it was exciting to be able to release the concepts for community input. 

“This is one of those projects that has been a long time in the making and I am thrilled it is now in concept stage. 

“The design is informed by extensive consultation with a stakeholder working group who have landed on a spectacular concept which balances the needs of all concerned. 

“It’s modern and functional whilst being sympathetic to the spectacular location in which it sits, right by Long Reef beach. 

“The design is low key and hugs the dunes and utilises natural materials where possible to blend in with the surrounding area.

“I’d like to thank all the stakeholders, individuals and community groups who have put in many, many hours alongside us and the architect to help us get to this stage. 

 

“I encourage the rest of the community to take a look now and let us know what you think.”

The designs include three buildings on a similar footprint to the existing blocks. The surf club will have a two storey structure which includes a gym, training rooms, function room, kitchen and storage for surf craft. There will be a separate public amenities block, a café and community storage lockers. 

Peter Kinsey, President of Long Reef Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club threw his support behind the draft concepts.

 

“Our Long Reef SLSC members are very excited about this opportunity to build a brand new club house and associated community facilities. The club strongly endorses the overall concept design, which integrates beautifully into the landscape and will help maintain the unspoiled and unique character of Long Reef beach,” Mr Kinsey said.

“Once completed, the facility will provide a welcoming centre of activity for the broader beach-loving community, as well as a long-term base for future generations of volunteer surf life savers to share their skills, conduct patrols and provide a safe beach environment for everyone to enjoy.

“Our club now looks forward to the next phase of the project to engage with the wider community and ensure that their insights and suggestions help the architects and Council project team to further refine the current concept design and planned rebuild."

The concepts can be viewed here. Council is also hosting the following drop in sessions:

On-site at Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club, Pittwater Road, Collaroy

• Saturday  6 October, 9-11am

• Saturday  27 October, 12-2pm

Civic Centre Dee Why, 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why

• Thursday 18 October, 6-8pm

How to be involved

• Review the plans and comment online 
  
• Write (marked 'Long Reef Concept Plans') to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly 1655
• Come along to a casual drop-in session
  

Comments close Sunday 11 November 2018

Council Adopts Gambling Harm Minimisation Plan

Northern Beaches Council has adopted the Gambling and Poker Machine Harm Management Policy and Plan, which is designed to limit the negative impact of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) on the community.

Acting Chief Executive Officer David Kerr said Council’s focus would be on advocacy and community education. 

“Council believes by working with the State Government and local clubs, we can help minimise the harm caused by poker machines,” Mr Kerr said. 

“We will look at how we can complement other activities and get a strong message to our community about how much harm these machines can do. 

“And also provide guidance on where people can turn should they find themselves heading down a difficult path. 

Council’s plan calls for continued lobbying of State and Federal Ministers to do more to reduce harm. 

The draft Gambling and Poker Machine Harm Management Policy and Plan went to public exhibition for several months beginning in May and was adopted by Council at Tuesday night’s Council meeting. 

The plan will be in force to 2023 with a review scheduled for that year.

Bronze Medallion Course

Would you like to learn how to save a life and help your local community? Our BRONZE MEDALLION Course is starting soon with an Information Session at 11:00am on Sunday 21 October in the Bangalley Bar, Avalon Beach SLSC.

The Bronze Medallion is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia. The (approx) 8 week course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of patrolling, including CPR and first aid, rescue techniques, emergency care and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. Course fees apply. Pre-requisites: minimum of 15 years of age on the date of assessment and completion of an unaided swim (goggles/masks permitted) of 400 mtrs in 9 minutes or less.

Attaining your Bronze Medallion is a huge accomplishment and you can then join a great team of volunteers to help keep beach goers safe. You will meet a fantastic bunch of people from all kinds of backgrounds, make some new friends and have a bit of fun along the way.

Our Club has a strong, competitive spirit across all surf sport disciplines, a youth development program and a passionate sense of community. New members welcome anytime.

www.avalonbeachslsc.com.au

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New Laws For Low-Range Drink Drivers

September 27th, 2018: NSW Government

Drivers who commit a low-range drink driving offence will lose their licence on the spot under new laws that will be introduced by the end of 2018.

Under the new laws, any driver who commits a low-range drink driving offence will be fined $561 and lose their licence immediately for three months.

This penalty will also apply to first time drug presence offences detected on the roadside via NSW’s mobile drug testing (MDT) program.

First time mid-range offenders will need to have an alcohol interlock device installed to prove they can separate their drinking from driving. Repeat offenders will face vehicle sanctions, including licence plate confiscation and vehicle impoundment.

Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight said last year 55 people lost their lives in alcohol related crashes and 81 people died in crashes involving someone with illicit drugs in their system.

“The 0.05 limit has been in place in NSW for almost 38 years. It is about driving home to the community that there are no more excuses,” Mrs Pavey said.

“The message to the community is powerful. Have a Plan B. Because if you drink drive, you will be caught, and you will lose your licence.”

The new laws are a key priority of the Road Safety Plan 2021

ANZAC Projects Hit Million Dollar Mark

Member for Manly James Griffin and Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott have called for applications in the latest round of the Community War Memorials Fund (CWMF) and the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP).

A total of $1 million has been invested into the revitalisation of local war memorials during the Centenary of Anzac, ensuring regional communities across NSW have a place to remember the service and sacrifice of defence personnel.

Mr Griffin said new funding of $175,000 was available to help protect and repair local war memorials and to support projects which commemorate or support veterans and their families.

“I encourage local community groups such as the Friends of Freshwater, RSL sub-branches, schools and councils to apply before applications close on Remembrance Day,” Mr Griffin said.

Mr Elliott said more than 200 war memorial conservation and repair projects have already been funded across NSW.

“This NSW Government investment in veterans’ projects in part of a suite of measures to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, including upgrading the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, funding the Veterans Employment Program and supporting the 2018 Invictus Games.

“I encourage local community groups, RSL sub-braches, schools and councils to apply for a Community War Memorials Fund or Anzac Community Grant, particularly as we gear up for the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony and Armistice Centenary commemorations.”

The CWMF provides grants of up to $10,000 to protect, conserve and repair war memorials including statues, honour rolls and memorial halls which commemorate the Anzac legacy.

The ACGP provides grants of up to $2,000 to schools, community organisations and veterans groups to recognise Australia’s military service, educate a new generation and support the NSW veteran community.

Applications are open until Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November 2018. For more information, visit https://veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au/

Easylink Volunteers Needed

Easylink is so fortunate to have the best volunteers! Our volunteers provide vital support to our organisation and we wouldn’t be able to function without them. Their time is invaluable to us and our customer’s love seeing their smiling faces on their outings. We truly value and appreciate our volunteers and offer regular training sessions and organise social events to acknowledge their contribution.

We are looking for more Volunteers to join the Easylink team. It’s a great opportunity to give back to your community and contribute to the lives of others.

We are searching for Drivers, Bus Attendants and Receptionists. Drivers must hold a LR, MR or HR driver’s license. We are looking for a minimum commitment of 1 day a fortnight.

Could this be you, or someone you know? Easylink would love to hear from you! 

For more information, please phone us on 02 9919 0700.

The purpose of  www.westpittwater.com.au  - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.

To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.

To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.

To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.

To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Pittwater Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au