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ustralia’s 2.6 million carers are recognised nationally each year in October, when the spotlight for the load they carry daily shines briefly. Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Jan McLucas and Member for Reid, John Murphy visited The Catherine Sullivan Centre in Strathfield to celebrate Carers Week and to hear, first hand, the challenges facing the small service organisation.. The Centre on the grounds of Santa Sabina’s Del Monte primary school campus, is staffed by a small and dedicated team led by Director Clare Hopley, who expressed her concern to Senator McLucas that requirements for more administration under Better Start and the National Disability Insurance Scheme would increase, but not the services provided. “The Catherine Sullivan Centre is an early learning centre for babies and young children who are deaf or have hearing impairment, and for their families. The introduction of the Better Start Initiative (BSI) in July 2011, has empowered parents to access a breadth of services which are a good fit for their child and family, Ms Hopley said. “Our requirements are the same
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as a big entity, but we are a small service,” she said Ai Keng and her husband Alan, whose son Cayden has profound hearing loss, autism and delayed development is one of the 23 families who rely upon The Catherine Sullivan Centre. “We come from West Ryde to access the services and it’s a big help. We have finally found a mainstream pre-school for Cayden next year, but the funding is quite ‘funny’,” Ai explained. “We’d like to see more support for teachers in mainstream schools.” Senator Jan McLucas said the Federal Government funding is meant to supplement State funding for intervention programs. “You should get autism support from the state government. I will write to the NSW Minister for Disability, Andrew Constance on your behalf,” Senator McLucas promised. “Moderate or greater hearing impairment in infancy affects language development and comprehension, and if untreated, can affect a child’s participation at school. That’s why it’s so important that children with hearing impairment have access to these services as early as possible,” she said.
Ai Keng (at back), Senator Jan McLucas, Helen and her baby Harley and MP John Murphy at the Catherine Sullivan Centre in Strathfield
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minor crisis surrounding my mental health was narrowly avoided in the office last week. My sanity was soon to be found missing when an easy task turned into a living hell and I faced the simply impossible. Technology. Really, truly, there’s surely nothing more exhilarating than watching a computer guru zoom around your screen, remotely, at the speed of light, delving into unknown parts with complete confidence. I’d like to know where
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BURWOOD It’s a true story, really – truly
Information Technology experts get their training from, because it’s fairly obvious to me that their patience exceeds that of most mere mortals. There’s me, pretending to act naturally in a nonchalant-kind-
of-way, as I respond to the IT guru’s requests to click this and that so that he/we can deal with the ‘back-end’ recovery of files that require moving to the on-site server, etc etc etc. What begins as a magical
mystery tour crash lands into that place we all know so well…………. ‘techno-hell’. My good buddy on the other end of the screen appears to be perfectly sane, genuinely in control of his faculties and having a wow of a time. Never raises his voice or loses it. Nothing appears to be any real problem of any sort. I wonder if he kicks the walls at night? I know he doesn’t yell at his kids (well, not much and not often). I, on the other hand, have approached silent screaming but was maintaining a grim smile. Being hopelessly optimistic, I decide these sorts
of challenges are good for my professional development and that remaining calm throughout techno-hell will be a personal triumph of grand proportions. Not wanting to be unfair, changing almost all the computers in various locations, and how they operate with one another was a bit more a task than cleaning out a few unwanted files. I’ve decided that our computer guru is a genius, it’s only me who is not up to the mark. I’d like all these computers to get with it and start chopping up the veggies
for dinner, clean up after teenagers and take the garbage out. For all that computers make our life easier, there’s always those few days of techno hell to endure. For a spot of personal therapy, googling “computer science” seemed like another bright idea. Did you know that those two words together are an oxymoron? I’m adding “computer literate” to the list of oxymorons, the plural of which is oxymora. Thank you for being a part of my positive recovery.
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From Dad to Dickens
When Croydon performer Jim McCrudden became a father it KEEPING IN TOUCH was a caseWITH of exit stageTHE right. Six years later, and he is now preparing for a return to the stage in Great Expectations, based on the famous Charles Dickens book of the same Canada Bay scene name, where he plays the role Page 6 of Jaggers. lifestyle Directed by John Harrison, Page 11 Bakehouse Theatre’s production @school 6 October 2011 of Great Expectations retells Page 12 the dark and dazzling classic Travel through a cast of Dickens’ 2 NEWS Page 13
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most memorable characters: the enigmatic Magwitch, the big-hearted Joe Gargery, the eccentric Jaggers, and the tortured recluse Miss Havisham armed with her creation, the
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chillingly irresistible Estella. Ironically, McCrudden has found himself playing the
same character as his last performance all those years ago. “This time, it’s a whole different case,” he said. “I’m a bit older now and it’s great to explore Jaggers all over again
and find things that I missed the first time round.” McCrudden described his character as a “very analytical” person who drives the plot forward. Currently the coordinator of performing arts at St Ursula’s College, Kingsgrove, McCrudden began acting when he was studying at university. “Acting is a chance to inhabit another role,” he said. “I love language and well-written dialogue like what Dickens writes and it’s very social – there’s a lot of collaboration in theatre.” He has not ruled out pursuing more roles after this one, but is to give the role of Jaggers all that he’s got. “I hope this time my portrayal will be even better,” McCrudden said. “I can’t say it will be really different, but now I’ve got a few more grey hairs to go with the role.” Great Expectations runs from 31 October to 17 November at atyp Studio 1, The Wharf, Pier 4/5 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay.
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$15 million upgrade for hospital A $15 million development at St John of God Hospital in Burwood will provide greater access to health services for local residents as well as relieving some of the patient burden from Concord Hospital. The upgrade and expansion includes a new counselling and therapy centre for day programs and purpose built, stand alone Parent and Infant Unit with an expanded bed capacity (from eight to 12 beds). The Hospital Executive has been in discussions with NSW Health to explore the opportunity of providing access to this unique specialist service to publicly funded patients under a long-term contract. This month, Member for
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Strathfield, Charles Casuscelli RFD MP, accompanied by the Minister for Mental Health, Kevin Humpheries MP, went on a tour of the new facilities to get an understanding on just what benefit this development would have to both the local community and NSW as a whole. “St John of God Hospital, Burwood, has long been a leader when it comes to providing comprehensive and holistic mental health services,” Mr Casuscelli said. “This upgrade will ensure that they have the facilities to cater for this sector’s growing needs for a long time to come.”
Mr Casuscelli said that on his visit he was particularly impressed by the hospital’s perinatal unit, as well as the accommodation on site for both mother and child. He believes that an upgrade will benefit both hospitals in the area. “The hospital has a great relationship with Concord Hospital and they often transfer patients between their two facilities depending on their particular needs,” Mr Casuscelli said. “This helps to alleviate some of the patient load from Concord Hospital and is an excellent example of how important private hospitals are to our health system.”
MP Charles Casuscelli, left, visits St John of God Hospital in Burwood
$12 million capital works for Burwood approved
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Trapped in sandbags by Belinda Noonan
For Barbara Lowry, who has lived in Appian Way for over 40 years, the lack of action to resolve the flooding crisis in the prestigious streets has become untenable. “Since November 11 last year, there have been seven floods through my property, requiring the driveway gravel and fill to be replaced five times,” Mrs Lowry explained. “The first two times I paid about $400 each, then Burwood Council attempted to fix it a further three times but it’s ineffectual.” “Council are unfailingly polite but nothing really happens [to fix the flooding]. The double sandbagging is making the flooding worse and because I
have a little car, I’m forced to park across the street and have to make three trips just to get the shopping inside,” she said. “Getting the garbage bins out is now a major problem. I can’t lift or drag them over the sandbags.” On a number of occasions Mrs Lowry has had to wade through her driveway to reach her front door. “Coming home late one night the water was up to ten inches above my ankle and we had to sit outside hoping it would subside. Quite often I have to ring the council to get the pump turned on. It’s very stressful and I lay awake at night in heavy rain. It’s dangerous and makes me feel really angry and frustrated.” “I want to see some action and I want to get rid of the sandbags.”
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Council advises that a further allocation of these funds into the next three successive financial years will support additional community infrastructure projects. “Over the last financial year, Council invested $6.23 million into improving infrastructure, including the reconstruction of 3,970 square metres of footpath, re-sheeting 2.5 kilometres of asphalt, the installation of 478 square metres of paving and the building and upgrading of 45 pram
ramps,” a council spokesperson said. Mayor John Faker said that Burwood Council has achieved a surplus, referring to the total operating expenses of $38.691million against a total income of $62.340million for the same period. “Our strong economic position will allow us to continue to provide residents, business and visitors with the best infrastructure, services and amenities, further
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solidifying Burwood’s role as the hub of the Inner West,” Cr Faker said. Other items outlined in the report include 12 safety audits around local schools, $439,362 spent on legal fees and $143,667 for mayoral and councillor fees. The 2012/13 budget will see $12million for projects such as the new library, Woodstock upgrades, Enfield Aquatic Centre Water Play Park and Kiosk and the Wangal Park Wetlands.
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S MAyor of Burwood and a father of four young children, I am passionate about ensuring that families, workers and visitors feel safe and secure in our community on a daily basis. Council has been working with key partners, including the Burwood Police Local Area Command, to further improve the safety in our area, a major component of our Burwood2030 Community Strategic Plan. As a result of this partnership, I am pleased to report that there has been a significant reduction in crime rates in the last year. In particular, there has been a 72 per cent reduction in robbery offences and a 30 per cent reduction in theft from motor vehicles.
Burwood Council continues to implement numerous initiatives to ensure the safety of residents and a reduction in crime, including the installation of further CCTV cameras in the Burwood CBD, the implementation of Alcohol Free Zones across parks in the local area and the distribution of safety awareness messages in the media and through letterbox drops on a regular basis. our commitment to safety is supported by the Burwood Local Area Command, who have recently welcomed 10 new recruits to their operations, with another 21 officers spread out in Local Area Commands across the Inner West. on the same note, Council and Police are currently
working together to curb antisocial behaviour on Burwood road on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, the busiest nights of the week, to ensure that families, restaurant-goers and shoppers have a safe and enjoyable experience of the Burwood nightlife. The initiative will see more officers patrolling the main roads on these nights with a focus in particular on stopping car hoons who cause disturbance to the public. At the same time, while increased patrols and technology support undoubtedly achieve their preventative and reactive targets, I believe safety begins with maintaining clean and attractive streets and public spaces.
Although we all take pride in the presentation and cleanliness of our area, there is a small amount of people who do not practice etiquette in public spaces. That is the reason why I tabled a Mayoral Minute at a recent Council meeting, seeking to investigate ways to improve hygiene practices in the community, from that I will be raising awareness on specific behaviours, such as spitting in public spaces. I believe that safety and hygiene are top priorities for residents living in our local area and they are vital to Burwood’s attractiveness as a major centre, so I encourage the community to support Council in its campaign to keep our area clean and proud.
Mr Terry Maling at Bardia Barracks Day 2010
REMEMBERinG TERRY MaLinG
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AST week we received very sad news of the sudden passing of Mr Terry Maling. Terry was an invaluable member of our community and will be remembered for his enthusiasm and commitment to service. Burwood Council was fortunate to be blessed with Terry’s warmth and passion
as a March Protocol officer at our ANZAC Day Services and a valued member of the ANZAC Committee for more than 30 years, he was also the foundation member of the National Service in NSW. Burwood Mayor John Faker, Councillors and Burwood Council would like to share their deepest condolences with Terry’s family and friends.
Mayor John Faker helping out on the BBQ with some volunteers
CuLTuRES CELEBRaTED aT inTERnaTionaL FooD DaY L
oCALS enjoyed treats and delights from many countries at the International Food Tasting and Family Day in Burwood on Saturday, 13 october.
The annual event celebrates the diversity of Burwood with a selection of international food and treats from some of the many nationalities
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represented in the local area. Burwood’s local population alone is representative of over 70 different ethnicities and more than 25 religions,
with over 55 per cent of residents born in countries other than Australia. The event was hosted by the Baptist Community Church Burwood.
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NSW Attorney General at local Justices 25th Anniversary The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, The Hon. Greg Smith SC MP, will be guest speaker at the 2012 Christmas function and Dinner to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Ashfield-Burwood Justices of the Peace at Club Burwood RSL on Friday, 16 November. Mr Smith will be the first Attorney General to visit the Ashfield-Burwood Branch since 1989 when The Hon. John Dowd MP attended a meeting. The 25th Anniversary is a significant milestone for the branch which was established in 1987 by the amalgamation
from Brian Hughes
of the Burwood (formed 1965) and Ashfield (formed 1977) branches. It is also significant that Club Burwood RSL will be the venue for the function. The AshfieldBurwood Branch has been meeting and staging functions at the Club for all but the first year of its existence when the Salvation Army Hall in Wilga Street, Burwood, was the venue. The relationship between the two parties has endured since the first meeting was held at the club on 24 August, 1988.
Going too fast? Under ne w leg islat ion introduced in July this year, NSW Police are now able to seize the vehicles of speeding drivers. Police have the power to confiscate the vehicle of any motorist caught speeding by more than 45km/h, engaging in a police pursuit, street racing or committing an aggravated burnout offence. Fines of over $2,000 can also be issued for exceeding the speed limit by more than
45km/h plus the suspension of driving privileges. Superintendent Stuart Smith, Operations Commander of the NSW Police Force’s Traffic and Highway Patrol, said there is no place on the road for drivers who ignore the speed limit. “Speeding on NSW roads kills about 170 people per year,” Superintendent Smith said. “Exceeding the speed limit by 10km/h is dangerous. Exceeding it by more than 45km/h is extremely reckless.
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Education Department denies access to Wangal Park Wangal Park access road entrance from Cheltenham Road
Strathfield MP, Charles Casuscelli has criticised the NSW Education Department today after Burwood Council received advice that access to the temporary road from Cheltenham Road behind Burwood Girls’ High School to Wangal Park will cease from January 27, 2013. The letter sent by the Deputy Director-General of Corporate Services for the Education Department on October 18, states that the school has a, “strong opposition to not only public access to the Park through the school but also the continued use of the access way for construction of the Park.” Burwood Council, which has allocated $3million in its budget to continue building the park, will be required to remove the access road, associated wire fencing and to turf the area before school resumes in 2013. “The Minister for Education made the decision three or four weeks ago not to grant long-term access, but there are still engineering works on that
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land that need to be completed,” Mr Casuscelli told Burwood Scene. “The letter is entirely inappropriate as it is presumptuous, before time and rather arrogant. No ongoing decisions had yet been made in regards to the future plans and access for Wangal Park to complete the pipe work or how long it will take. The legacy to Burwood may not be the best one to optimise community benefit.” “The NSW Department of Education and the school are a part of the community, whether they like it or not,” he said. “I am going back to the Minister with my concerns and have also scheduled a meeting with the mayor this Friday,” he advised. For Burwood Girls’ High Principal, Mia Kumar, the decision has been a long time coming. “I think we’ve been very patient. The access [from Cheltenham Road] should have been closed in 2009. There was never an intention
for the temporary road to be the main access to Wangal Park,” Mrs Kumar said. “The access road has always been a safety concern and the school council didn’t see any advantage, at any time, in continuing the access.” “The area would be better used for active play during recess and lunchtime. Our soccer field has been leased out to a local club, who have promised to maintain the grounds. Burwood Council were supposed to maintain them but never did,” Mrs Kumar added. Burwood mayor, Cr John Faker was shocked when he heard the news. “Burwood Council has set aside $3million in the next three years for Wangal Park. We are more than disappointed by this decision. Can you imagine truck access to continue building the park coming from the residential streets behind the park and not from Cheltenham Road?” asked the Mayor. A council spokesperson said that Burwood Council would urgently look at logistics and costs.
The long-awaited M4 East extension development announced by NSW Infrastructure’s Nick Greiner and Premier Barry O’Farrell is causing concern for local residents Burwood Mayor, John Faker has said. Under the plans, the WestConnex 33km development would see the widening of the M4, extension of the M4 East to Taverners Hill near Lewisham and then linked to tunnels servicing the airport terminals and Botany Bay with links to the M5 East tunnel. The NSW Government has committed $1.8 billion towards the $10billion project, with Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott promising $1.5billion, if elected. Cr Faker has requested that a WestConnex Taskforce be created, which would comprise relevant State Government agencies and councils that the proposed WestConnex Project will run through or adjacent to, including Burwood, Strathfield and Ashfield Councils. “The purpose of the Taskforce will be to ensure adequate community consultation occurs from the outset and ensure effective coordination of the planning and infrastructure elements of the project,” said Mayor Faker. “It is important that we establish appropriate planning controls along the route of the project and ensure that the planning controls of local communities are upheld.” The Federal Government’s Infrastructure Australia is reviewing the report on the WestConnex project, including a cost analysis.
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New-look plans for Concord Road give small businesses a fighting chance Caroline Suster, Bill Hoyles and Jill Silla
Happy day at Concord Carnival
Jodie and Matt Arthur from My Guitar School
Queen of Hearts with young performers
Concord Road as it currently is
Fairytale day for Concord Carnival An artist’s impression of what it could look like.
Under a bold plan to revitalise the tired-looking business precinct along Concord Road, Canada Bay Council is introducing ‘ourPlace’, which will seek to enhance the visual appeal of the street by repainting and integrating the art deco architecture and by collaborating with businesses to promote their products and services to the community. In a series of confidential surveys undertaken by the council earlier this year with business operators, they cited 56 per cent of customers are local residents
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and that businesses need support to attract a wider clientele. 54 per cent of businesses also reported that trading conditions were moderately worse than three years ago due to economic conditions, lack of banking services and cafes and the appearance of the precinct. Residents, who were also surveyed, revealed that the Majors Bay Road precinct was recognised as the greatest competition to
Concord Road because Majors Bay Road is situated on a quieter road, offers a diverse retail shopping experience, is active day and night and visually appealing. ‘ourPlace’ is due to be rolled out over the coming months. Disclaimer: The images depicting what Concord Road could look like have been developed to initiate discussion with local commercial property owners. Any changes will be subject to Council approval for use of buildings, use of Council footpaths and façade improvements.
Under clear skies, thousands packed into Majors Bay Road to soak up the atmosphere of the Concord Carnival which had a
Fairytales and Fables theme. “Families from across our entire community enjoyed the day and all of the great activities, such as the
NSW Carers Awards Member for Drummoyne, John Sidoti has presented NSW Carers Awards to three local residents, Mrs Filomena Calabria, Warwick Clarke for his mother Patricia and Mrs Joyce Greer, on Friday, October
19. Patricia Clarke, who has passed away, cared for her daughter Janet, who became a quadriplegic following a car accident and other daughter Alana, who suffers from
Mad Hatters Tea Party, Peter Pan’s Work shop, chess with the Queen of Hearts and the Wizard of Oz stage show,” Mayor Tsirekas said. Parkinson’s Disease for over 50 years. Filomena Calabria has been her daughter’s loving carer for 48 years, providing her with all personal care and assistance. Mena’s daughter has intellectual and physical disabilities. Joyce Greer, at 88, has provided care and support for her granddaughter, Lynda for 40 years.
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Canada Bay Council is asking for comment for its ongoing Rhodes Peninsula development, which is currently on display. The draft Rhodes Peninsula Place and Arts Plan provides an opportunity for residents and local businesses to provide feedback. Earlier in the year, more than 800 stakeholders participated in the consultation process of the Place and Arts Plans focussing on community values, vision and aspirations for Rhodes.
Some of the proposed developments include a playgroup at Liberty Grove, planning public art in the future town square location and a shade structure for the McIllwaine Park playground. See www.yourrhodes.com.au and complete the surveys provided, be at Rhodes Shopping Centre on November 1st or visit the Rhodes Council office on Blaxland Road on Tuesdays (9am-1pm), Thursdays (2pm-6pm) and Saturdays (9am-12noon).
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Cup lunch for $20 Belfield Bowling Club, on Margaret Street in Belfield, is hosting a Melbourne Cup lunch for members and guests for only $20 per person, which includes
a pizza and salad buffet, one standard drink and a mystery trifecta ticket. The club has a three metre large screen, TAB and ATM facilities.
Flowers,fashion, drama... and then there’s the racing
Flemington on raceday
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ccording to the Australian Geographic this month in an interview with British trainer Luca Cumani, the Melbourne Cup is, “the greatest racing event on earth” – and as 100,000 people flock to Flemington on Tuesday November 6, many race-goers will observe tradition and be a part of the drama that is now woven into Cup folklore. By 1880, the race attracted 100,000 people – or one-third of Melbourne’s population, and is now a Victorian public holiday and quasi day off for the rest of us who may not be able to go to the Cup, but that’s not to say that we don’t celebrate the fashion, finery and good fun wherever we are.
by Belinda Noonan
Each major day of the Victorian Racing Spring Festival has its traditions, with flowers playing an important role, an idea put forward fifty years ago by Sheelah Wood, wife of VRC committeeman, Sam Wood, who convinced her husband and other committee members to wear the blue cornflower, a French war remembrance symbol,
Fancy a Fascinator? As the annual Melbourne Cup festivities quickly approach, ladies are faced with the dilemma of whether to opt for a traditional hat, or the fascinator, of which there are plenty to buy but how about making your own?
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The wonderful thing about making your own fascinator is that you have complete control over what style, look and shade
on Derby Day. The blue cornflower was worn by men in tandem with the first Fashions in the Field for women and propelled Mrs Wood to spark the dedication of a special flower for each major race day in Cup week, with roses being the flower of choice. Hence the yellow rose is the traditional flower for the Melbourne Cup, a pink rose for Oaks Day and a red rose for Stakes Day. The iconic Melbourne Cup Trophy also comes with its traditions, not least of which is a ‘tour’ of the Cup each year, going so far as to have recently been filmed in August underwater at the Barrier Reef in a sealed, waterproof and see-through box. The 2012 Emirates Melbourne
Cup trophy, valued at $175,000 and crafted by Hardy Bros from 2,340 grams of solid 18ct gold, took more than 250 man hours to produce. According to the Design Federation, “the first known trophy was an elaborate silver bowl, awarded in 1865. The silver bowl design would make regular appearances over the next five decades”. The three handled ‘loving cup’, with which we are more familiar, was designed by James Steeth in 1919. Miniatures of the Cup have been presented to the trainer and jockey since 1973, and a half-size Cup to the breeder since 2005. Whatever your interest in the Melbourne Cup, one thing is for sure – the nation stops at 3pm on the first Tuesday in November.
you want to achieve. Excitedly at this time each year, I set off to the nearest fabric supplier in search of the perfect shade to compliment my dress, shoes and also to match my mood. Pastels can be matched with different fabrics, feathers, tulle and even pearls and buttons. My tip is to use different blends of the same colour to create a beautiful, elegant effect.
Purchase a plain head band and, if it’s not the correct colour you can wrap it in coloured ribbon adhered with strong fabric glue. If you want your fascinator to be large, ensure that the head band is strong enough to hold its finery. Once you have all your supplies, it’s fun-time with the glue gun. Be bold and daring this Melbourne Cup.
Barbara McGrath, a member of the Dooleys’ Knitting Group, who took part in making hats last year for Melbourne Cup.
Festival fun to benefit Vinnies The Melbourne Cup fun kicks off at midday at Dooleys in Lidcombe on Tuesday November 6 and, in keeping with the Dooelys tradition, charity will benefit. Fashions on the Field, including the famous hat parade, which gives members the chance to win hampers and vouchers are part of the fun with entertainment provided by father-and-son duo Koppen
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New start for torture survivors by Mitchell Jordan
A $10,000 donation from Dooleys Catholic Club in Lidcombe will be used to support new and emerging refugee community organisations in the Auburn area. The NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) wrote to the club recently to apply for supplementary funding, having earlier received funds to assist ten emerging refugee communities including South Sudanese, Sierra Leonean, Liberian, Hazara, Eritrean, Burundian, Congolese, Mandaean, Karen and Assyrians. The extra funding provided by Dooleys will provide 143 consultant hours at $70 per
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hour, which makes 24 training sessions available to participant organisations at six hours per session. A Dooleys member has been invited to sit on the project’ steering committee to facilitate event management and training. Jasrnina BajraktarevicHayward, community services coordinator at STARTTS believes that this funding will put refugees, torture and trauma survivors back on the right path. “It is hoped that refugee organisations will be empowered through this process, and thus facilitate a means by which these refugees can re-build their social infrastructure and become self-reliant, participating equally in mainstream Australian society,” she said.
Artists put disability in the picture For the fourth year running, Sydney College of the Arts in Rozelle will play host to ‘For Art’s Sake’, a fundraising exhibition for disabled organisation, FRANS. The opening night on Tuesday 30 October, will feature an auction of over 400 works of art, including artists Reg Mombassa, Jody Broun, Pete and Susan O’Doherty, Paul Haggith, Locust Jones, Lindy Lee and Jenny Orchard. In a bid to help FRANS achieve their fundraising target, over 400 blank canvases of the same size were sent out to artists and Sydney-siders who love to paint
and who have donated them back for the cause. Artworks from people with disabilities will hang alongside those of professional and emerging artists and the wider community. Canvases are signed on the back so that each piece is judged on its artistic merit. “We place enormous importance on the event being inclusive and accessible, regardless of the artists’ abilities and skills,” said FRANS CEO, Jerry McNamara. “Each year we receive some surprising and unexpected pieces from artists with a disability,
who would otherwise not get an opportunity to show their art to such a large and learned audience. In a way that’s more important to us than anything else.” The Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance MP, will open the exhibition with media personality Julie McCrossin as MC and Louise Sauvage, OAM Paralympian gold medallist as guest speaker. All funds raised from the exhibition will go towards maintaining and enhancing FRANS’ self-funded independence programs.
Reg Mombassa’s, ‘The Temptation’ up for auction
No after-hours drinking in Burwood parks Anti-social behaviour has been targeted by Burwood Council by implementing its Alcohol Prohibited Areas policy from 8pm to 8am in local parks. Reed Reserve on Fitzroy Street in Croydon has been added to the alcohol-free list, following complaints to some Burwood councillors regarding noise, alcohol consumption and broken glass and is currently the subject of a lighting audit. “Alcohol Prohibited Areas not only curb antisocial behaviour such as violence, vandalism and excessive noise but also prevent major safety risks as a result of broken glass and damaged items,” said Burwood Mayor, John Faker. “A number of children and families use our beautiful parks on a regular basis. Their safety is a major priority.” Drinking and antisocial behaviour in an Alcohol Prohibited Area carries a maximum penalty of $2,200. Fines are issued by police; the maximum penalty applies when a person fails to comply with directions set-out under the established Alcohol Prohibited Area, in which case they can be charged with obstruction. Patrols of the parks are determined by Burwood Local Area Command. Other parks on the alcohol free list include Burwood Park, Martin Reserve, Russell Street Reserve and Woodstock Community Centre.
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FoodLifeStyle re-thought by nurse
Sandy Bröcking knows only too well how frustrating and useless many diets can be. There was a time when Bröcking, a nurse, was “heavily overweight” and desperate to lose weight. This was not an easy process. “I experienced it all and I know how difficult losing weight seems to be for many,” said Bröcking. “I also experienced that diets and weight loss programs rarely work in the long-term. Who can stay on a diet program for the rest of their life?” She claims that only five per cent of diets and diet programs have long-term success. A desire to share her experiences and newly gained knowledge led Bröcking to pen a book, Think Smart & Lose Weight, which she self-published earlier this year. The book puts forward some interesting theories, particularly about the adverse affects of dairy products. According to Bröcking, leaving the yoghurts on the shelf resulted
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in the disappearance of her bad eczema. Feedback from her readers – both make and female – has been positive. “I think the reason is that there is a lot about the food that we put on our plates every day that most people don’t know but I think everyone of us should know,” said Bröcking. Though she has a number of tips on the right foods to eat, Bröcking believes that attitude is the big key to success. “Without strong motivation the most expensive diet or diet program is useless because we simply give up,” she said. “I found that successful weight loss comes from motivation and knowledge, combined with some common sense and lifestyle improvement.” Sandy Bröcking will speak about her book and experiences at Concord Library Saturday, 3 November at 1 pm.
Author Sandy Bröcking will share her weight loss experiences
New aged care facility opens in Strathfield
The Raskopoulos family. (Left to right) Rebecca, Peter, Maria, Sterios, Eugenia and Michael (Doropoulos)
After a long and intricate redevelopment, the state-of-theart Goondee Aged Care Home on Jersey Road in Strathfield was officially opened by MP Charles Casuscelli on October 10. Owned and operated by the Raskopoulos family for over 20 years, Goondee – an Aboriginal
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name interpreted as ‘a place of rest’ is a fully accredited 63-bed facility, known for its family-friendly and homely environment. The redevelopment caters for
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high and low care including a separate wing with independent unit-style low-care rooms, which offers a spacious balcony area, communal kitchen area, dining room and lounge area. The naturally lit areas, courtyards and stylish outdoor areas preserve the family home feel that is so important to Sterios
Mental health help online Sufferers of mental illness can now go online for access to information on dealing with problems on Lifeline’s website. Lifeline has launched a ‘Get Help!’ section on its website that provides a way for people to find resources and tools to help with a wide range of mental illnesses. The ‘Get Help!’ section has links to a range of mental health services provided in Australia by other organisations. “One in five Australians will experience a mental illness this
year and it is no longer acceptable for people to feel the need to keep their mental health issues hidden through fear of shame or embarrassment,” said Jane Hayden, Lifeline CEO. “Encouraging help seeking is crucial and Lifeline hopes that ‘Get Help!’ will make resources such as personal stories, informational videos, tool kits and fact sheets more accessible, breaking down some of the barriers that may be preventing anyone in need from seeking help.”
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Women are invited to attend a free online menopause, mood and more community webcast on Wednesday evening October 31. Hear the latest from the Jean Hailes for Women’s Health presented by leading Australian experts in women’s health as they discuss menopause, mood, emotional wellbeing, mental health, sexuality, intimate relationships, food, nutrition and natural therapies. Watch from home on your computer or join in one of many community events around Australia. Register online at www. jeanhailes.org.au
About 400,000 eligible parents started receiving their quarterly Child Care Rebate payments from 17 October, which have risen from 30 to 50 percent of all approved out-of-pocket child care expenses up to a maximum of $7500 per child per year. Parents who are eligible for Child Care Benefit and are working, training or studying can receive the Child Care Rebate. Even if they are not entitled to any Child Care Benefit, they may still be eligible for the Child Care Rebate.
(now in his 80s) and his wife Maria, who founded Goondee 20 years ago. “Dad has always been actively involved in the operation of the home, and still visits many times each week as a volunteer to say hello to each and every resident,” said son, Peter Raskopoulos. It’s a family affair, with Peter’s wife, Rebecca, sister Eugenia and her husband Michael Doropoulos all involved. “We have experienced staff, modern conveniences and nothing has been spared in technology, safety and even internet and cable to every room,” Eugenia told assembled guests during the grand opening. “We want to thank the builders, engineers and architects who worked so brilliantly with us to provide this wonderful facility, and also to our guests including the Mayor of Burwood, John Faker and the Member for Strathfield Charles Casuscelli.”
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Aria winners jazz up PLC Music group The Idea of North will return to the inner west to run a workshop with students from PLC Sydney in November. The Idea of North is well-known around the world for their distinct vocal style and repertoire that crosses a range of genres. Since its conception, this Australian quartet has sold thousands of albums and won numerous awards, including an ARIA Award for Best Jazz Album. PLC Sydney’s Head of Music, Ms Fiona Clouston said that the students will learn a lot from the performers. “The students really enjoyed the workshop in 2010 and got so much from the experience. The Idea of North will work
Budding Australian filmmakers have the chance to put themselves up in lights as entries to next year’s Trop Jr are now open. In Trop Jr tradition, all entrants must be 15 years or younger, all entries must be seven minutes or less, be a world premiere and contain the Trop Jr Signature Item, which for 2013 is ‘Jump’. Entries close on January 3, 2013. Trop Jr takes place at venues across Australia on Sunday, 17 February, 2013. More information is available at www.tropjr.com
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with the choirs on improving their posture, breathing, vocal harmonies and performance ability,� she said. “They have been ABC Jazz and Classics highest-selling artists for several years and it is such a wonderful opportunity for the students to work with musicians of this calibre.� The general public will also have the opportunity to experience the performers when they play an evening concert on Monday 12 November in PLC Sydney’s Audrey Keown Theatre. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 9704 5651.
The Idea of North are performing at PLC next month.
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Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, along with the Member for Reid, John Murphy visited the Catherine Sullivan Centre at Del Monte Primary School in Strathfield on Friday, 19 October
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A lifelong love of sports has paid off for Rosebank teacher and St Patrick’s Rugby Club coach Paul Hardwick, who has been named NSW Suburban Rugby Coach of the Year. A modest Hardwick told Burwood Scene that it was “very nice� to be acknowledged. In recognition of his talent, Paul has been given the opportunity to complete a coaching immersion program in the south of France where he will assess the country’s coaching style and technique, along with running his own attack, defence and team management sessions. Currently underway,
Hardwick will finish the program early in November. “The program is a great opportunity for me to experience how rugby is played in another country,� he said. Hardwick has been coaching for the past 20 years, starting out at St Patrick’s in Strathfield, where he still coaches the Old Boys first-grade rugby team. Three years ago, he took up the post as a TAS teacher and Dean of Pastoral Care at Rosebank College. Along with sport, teaching is something that he has always been interested it. “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the holidays, but working with young people is really rewarding,� he said.
Playing to the crowd The Domremy College band and singers were among many local talented performers on
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the shelf Free English conversation classes Mondays 12:30pm-1:30pm Wednesdays 12:30pm – 1:30pm, 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Beginners) Burwood Library provides English conversation classes for people wanting to improve their English. Classes are held every Monday and Wednesday and beginners English conversation classes are held every Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm. All classes are held during the school terms. Readers set to be inspired by best selling author Linda Jarvin. 27, October 2012 12:30pm-1:30pm Best selling author Linda Jarvin will be talking to readers at Burwood Library on the 27th October 2012. Jarvin will give keen readers invigorating sources of inspiration for storytelling as seen in her books. Her appearance will help to promote a reading culture, which is essential for boosting life skills and the wellbeing of one. Burwood Library 4 Marmaduke Street, Burwood 9911 9999
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here is no bus to take travellers from the airport of Akureyri, Iceland’s second-largest city, to the town centre. I know this because I waited for 30 minutes, watching passengers who, like myself, had flown from the country’s capital, Reykjavik, climb into taxis or collect their hire cars and head in an assortment of directions while I stood, like a character in a Beckett play, waiting for something that was never going to appear. When I finally resorted to asking, an airport employee explained that I could either take a taxi, or walk the 20-minute distance along a flat road. My suitcase was large, my backpack bursting, but Iceland is an expensive country and I could not justify paying a taxi for such a short distance; so I, like those I had flown with, made my way on to the road, guided by the sight of a small fishing town surrounded by snow-tipped mountains and a shimmering blue waterfront. With no pedestrian path, it was a matter of either taking my chances dodging cars by walking on the road, or dragging my suitcase along the grass. Luckily, I was spared the tough decision when, in a matter of minutes, a car caught sight of me and stopped, motioning to get inside. I have lived in Australia all my life and, like most Australians, know all too well the dangers of hitchhiking. The notorious and gruesome backpacker murders, which occurred in the early nineties when I was a child, are still fresh in my mind. But Iceland is a different
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The small but enchanting town of Akureyri in Iceland Words & Photos by Mitchell Jordan
country. If you ignore the volcanic explosions that caused commuter chaos in 2010, and the global meltdown that changed so many lives across the country years ago, Iceland is a safe place. Indeed, offering strangers a lift is part of the culture: no money is expected and, in my case, was kindly declined when I offered. If that seems strange then you should remember that this is also a country where babies are left
to sleep in cots in the street during the day so that they can enjoy the brief but beautiful Scandinavian sunshine. Things are different here, but sadly a lot of people are unaware of this because so many travellers who visit Iceland confine their trip to Reykjavik and its surrounds. These are beautiful places, of course, but Iceland is a country of extremes and Akureyri, only 45 minutes by plane, in the country’s north, seems a world away. To call Akureyri a city seems a stretch, though. The streets here are – not surprisingly – quiet, but far from still. In one
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back lane, the words: MAKE LOVE, NOT LAWS have been sprayed in black paint across a closed-down building. In the main street, Hafnarstraeti, lined by cafes and restaurants, young actors with whitepainted faces play a game of hide-and-seek that makes good use of its passers-by; for a few seconds my body served its purpose as a hiding place until someone else suddenly became more appealing. You get the impression that this street theatre is as much for the people as it is for the actors. Despite a small population of just over 17,000, Akureyri is enough of a tourist town
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to have daily buses running during the summer to the God-like, 12-metre tall Godafoss waterfall, Lake Mývatn and the curiously shaped black lava fields of Dimmuborgir which, according to Nordic Christian lore, is the place where Satan landed. But, oddly, buses do not travel in closer proximities. Before leaving Akureyri, I double-checked with the tourist information centre if it was true that there is no bus from the town to the airport. “Yes,” the attendant confirmed. “But you can always hitchhike.”
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Staying young and Active Woodstock Community Centre – 22 Church Street, Burwood 1 November – 29 November, 10:30am – 11:30am A low impact dynamic class designed to tone up, improve strength, balance, coordination and cardiovascular endurance.
And Burwood Seniors Computer Club, an initiative of Burwood Council, will soon have a new home, relocating to woodstock Community Centre over the Christmas break. The club is now taking bookings for next year’s classes, for more information contact 9798 7762.
General fitness class tailored to suit over 50s or those new to exercise. university of the third Age Woodstock Community Centre – 22 Church Street, Burwood offers a range of learning opportunities for seniors. www.sydneyu3a.org or email: doradreyfus@iinet.net.au
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Noodles and art Foodies and art-lovers can preview the anonymous work at the up-coming FRANS ‘For Art’s Sake’ exhibition at a Japanese Noodle Party. The event takes place on 27 October at Sydney College of the Arts, Rozelle from 11 am to 3 pm. Noodles will be prepared by ceramicist and cook, Mitsuo Shoji.
Works in the exhibition, ‘Crossing on Art’ include artists such as Eun-a Ko, Jung-hwa Ko, Myung-deok Jeon and Ik-lae Jeong and range from contemporary to the traditional art forms. This exhibition will allow audiences to see how art is influenced by the artist heritage and also the cultures surrounding them. Crossing on Art opens on Friday 26 October from 6 to 8 pm and runs until Saturday 10 November at Burwood Gallery, 24 Burleigh Street, Burwood.
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Representatives from the Prostrate Cancer Council and Cancer Council of NSW were officially presented with a cheque each for over $28,600 at Sydney Markets in Flemington on Thursday, October 18 by the Chairman of the Mango Auction Committee, Mr Nick Martinelli. The Mango Auction each year at Sydney Markets is now a nationally televised event. This year one box of mangoes sold for $50,000 and the total raised on the day was $71,642. “These funds will help the one in two Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer,” Sophie Helou said from the Cancer Council of NSW. “This is a huge, huge help.” Mr Martinelli also thanked local traders including Pedro’s Pies, Sydney Markets Lions Club, Tigers, Vittoria Coffee, Sydney Markets Ltd and Harris Farm among others. The Cherry Auction will be held on October 31, with special guests Mal Meninga and Greg Inglis.
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Australian Ice Dance Champions, Danielle O’Brien (Strathfield) and Greg Merriman (Canterbury) have continued their push up the world ladder, narrowly missing the podium, with an impressive fourth place finish at the Ondrej Nepala Trophy in Bratislava, Slovakia earlier this month. Canadians, Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje, ranked 4th in the world and who train with Danielle and Greg in Detroit took the gold, which was contested
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