New name for Coastlink Lodge

Central Coast, as well as her roles on the Community Transport State Peak Body Board and other local not-for-profit boards.

Coastlink Chair John Mouland said renaming the venue allowed the organisation to pay tribute to an individual who was so committed to improving the lives of people living with disability on the Central Coast.

“On behalf of Coastlink’s Board, our staff and our clients, I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Helen for her passion and dedication over the past two decades,” he said.

“Renaming our group home at Watanobbi Roberts Lodge is one way we are able to recognise her for her unfailing involvement, influence and input.

“Helen was instrumental in setting the direction of Coastlink during her tenure, and I believe this was a fitting way for us to honour her longstanding contribution.”

Coastlink CEO John Davis said it was a privilege to be able to officially rename Coastlink Lodge to Roberts Lodge.

“People like Helen are the lifeblood of our organisation, and it’s only through this kind of dedication and vision that we’re able to achieve our purpose: assisting individuals living with disability to live lives of choice, inclusion and opportunity,” he said.

“Each and every day, our Board, Senior Management Team and staff members work together to ensure we can maintain our reputation as the Central Coast’s most trusted disability and aged care provider.

“On behalf of every member of the Coastlink community, I would like to thank Helen for all she has done to grow and strengthen our organisation.”

The newly renamed Roberts Lodge accommodation was first opened as Coastlink Lodge in 2019.

Residents living with disability are supported to live as independently as possible, with a dedicated team of support workers always on-hand to assist and support them every step of the way.

They are also able to access Coastlink’s wide range of social and community activities, including Day Programs, Individual Supports and Community Access outings. You can learn more about Coastlink’s wide range of disability, aged care and accommodation options at coastlink.org.au, or by following the organisation on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Source: Coastlink

Hotel charged over alleged gaming breaches

The hotel licensee of Chittaway Bay Tavern will face charges in court over alleged breaches of NSW gaming laws following investigations by Liquor & Gaming NSW.

The regulator found alleged breaches including: situating gaming machines in a manner whereby they were visible from outside the hotel; locating an ATM in an area where gaming machines were kept; and compelling patrons to pass through the gaming room to access the ATM.

On November 22, 2022, Liquor & Gaming NSW conducted an inspection of the venue and allegedly identified that the gaming machines were positioned where they could be seen from outside the hotel, breaching Clause 8(2)(e) of the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019.

During that inspection, an ATM was allegedly found in the same area that gaming machines were kept, in breach of NSW gaming laws.

A re-inspection on December 10, 2022 allegedly found that patrons were required to pass through the gaming room to access the ATM.

The licensee of Chittaway Bay

Tavern, Dianne Lee Walsh, is due to appear in Downing Centre Local Court in relation to the charges on July 11.

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW