Philanthropy

The Western Sydney Salvation Army Appeal launch at the Parramatta Parkroyal.

Change of guard for local Appeal

As Rosemary inspires business community to help the Salvos

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WHEN business and community leaders were urged to “dig deep” into their pockets at a Parramatta lunch on April 30, that’s exactly what they

did.

More than $52,000 was raised at the business community launch of the Western Sydney Red Shield Appeal held with a smaller crowd than usual at ParkRoyal Parramatt a.

Outgoing Chair of Western Sydney Business Appeal Committ ee Stephanie Dale said money was still rolling in so “who knows?” what the fi nal fi gure will be.

Ms Dale will step down from her position aft er six years, with former Parramatt a Chamber of Commerce Schon Condon taking on the role.

In her six years at the helm, about $1M has been raised for the Salvation Army.

“I am very proud of that, and for the support of the business community,” Ms Dale told the Times. “I am sure that Schon will shine in the role.”

At the lunch, the message from the Salvos was that “for every person you see homeless, there are 13 more that you don’t see”.

Guest speaker was the inspirational Rosemary Kariuki, the Kenyan refugee turned saviour to women from diverse backgrounds.

Rosemary was named Local Hero in the 2021 Australia Day awards for her work with migrant and refugee women.

Her message of “get to know your neighbours” and check if they need help fi ts in with the Salvation Army ethos.

“Happiness comes from helping other people”, Rosemary said. “Reach out to people who you feel might need help–in the workplace and in your neighbourhood.”

Rosemary, who arrived in Australia in 1999 not knowing anyone, overcame her own loneliness by reaching out to other marginalised women.

Along the way, she formed the African Women Group, which advocates to break down the social isolation many African women face.

WSBA is a long-standing media partner of the Western Sydney Red Shield Appeal. Editor Michael Walls is a member of the Western Sydney Red Shield Appeal committee.

Westmead to Sydney CBD to 20 minutes

TWO new metro stations have been confirmed at Pyrmont and Hunter Street for the Sydney Metro West project, which will connect Western Sydney to the CBD in around 20 minutes.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the Hunter Street station will have one entrance on the corner of Hunter and George Streets, and another on the corner of Bligh and O’Connell Streets, connecting customers to suburban rail lines as well as light rail.

“Th e city-shaping Sydney Metro West project will revitalise the western gateway to the Sydney CBD, while creating 10,000 direct and 70,000 indirect jobs,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“Th e new Hunter Street station is strategically located in the heart of Sydney, allowing commuters to easily connect to Sydney Trains at Wynyard and Martin Place, and Sydney Metro at Martin Place.

“Commuters at Martin Place will be able to connect to the new Hunter Street station via proposed underground walkways, making it easier and quicker for people to change lines and travel right across our city.”

Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said the future Pyrmont Station will be located between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street, providing easy access to Pyrmont Bridge.

“From Pyrmont, commuters will be able to travel to Hunter Street in just two minutes – giving them back valuable time with their families and doing things they enjoy, while also encouraging investment in the Pyrmont area,” Mr Constance said.

Hunter Street will become the fourth metro station in the Sydney CBD, with the Transport Minister today inspecting the progress at the new Martin Place station

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on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project.

“Construction is moving quickly at Martin Place station with work underway to install the platforms, the new pedestrian tunnel 60 per cent excavated and the fi nal design of the station recently approved,” Mr Constance said.

Sydney Metro Chief Executive Peter Regan said Sydney Metro West will double rail capacity between Greater Parramatt a and the Sydney CBD.

“Th ere will be massive and game-changing travel time savings across Sydney. For example, sports fans will be able to get from Bondi Junction to the new metro station at Sydney Olympic Park in just 27 minutes (interchanging at Martin Place) compared to 56 minutes now,” Mr Regan said.

Other faster journeys include: • 12 minutes faster from Burwood North to North Sydney (Victoria Cross metro station) return–about 20 minutes (with interchange) using Sydney Metro, compared to about 32 minutes now (with interchange); • Save 32 minutes a day from Castle

Hill to Pyrmont–about 42 minutes (with interchange) using Sydney Metro compared to about 58 minutes now (with interchange);

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• 14 minutes faster from Blacktown to Sydney Olympic Park–about 20 minutes (with interchange) using

Sydney Trains and Sydney Metro compared to about 34 minutes now (with interchange).

Sydney Metro is liaising with the impacted owners and tenants of 11 commercial buildings in the CBD and another two commercial buildings in Pyrmont.

Sydney Metro expects to award the fi rst major tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West project in the middle of this year, ensuring that tunnel boring machines can be in the ground by the end of next year.

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WEXPO is Western Sydney’s premium business expo built around the themes of Growth and Connection that were originally planned to launch in 2020. With COVID restrictions easing, the organisers are now planning to hold a series of WEXPO events in Western Sydney in 2021–at Parramatta, Blacktown and Penrith. We seek to engage an experienced professional (s) to work with us to market-sell stall packages and sponsorship options across the participating venues. This role would ideally suit a contractor based at home who is looking for additional projects or someone looking for a solid, flexible part-time project. You will have excellent client management, communication and sales skills and be competent in admin and organisational tasks. WEXPO has the support of some of Western Sydney’s leading media brands and taps into excellent networks of contacts and prospects. An attractive remuneration will be agreed upon with the right candidate (s).

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The project will likely run from May to October 2021. This series of events hosted by the Penrith Valley Chamber is putting a spotlight on the Penrith region as a place for business to take advantage of the huge opportunities that are available

Western Sydney airport

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Nepean Health Hub

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St Marys area

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Penrith Valley chamber is a not for profit member based organisation. Membership starts from just $350/ year. There are several sponsorship opportunities available for businesses in our up coming “Lights on Penrith” events planned for the remainder of 2021. If you are interested in sponsorship or joining the chamber, contact us now admin@penrithvalley.net.au