GIRLS ON FIRE CATCHES ON INVESTING IN OUR HOSPITALS
Steward of the arts on a bold new role
SHE is no stranger to the arts scene in Western Sydney. When Mouna Zaylah won the Western Sydney Women Award for Arts this year, it was the myriads of accomplishments as steward of bold, diverse and innovative arts that got her the gong. “My priorities include presenting powerful and unique exhibitions, robust performances, engagement with emerging creative practitioners, building a strong performance and screen programs, and embedding art throughout Campbelltown in public spaces and continuing to build new audiences.” Ms Zaylah said. She’s speaking as the new director of the Campbelltown Arts Centre tasked to promote and encourage artists and literary talents that are aplenty in the southwest Sydney region who showcase their creations to thrill audiences of arts genres. More: page 5.
Arts award winner Mouna Zaylah.
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GIRLS ON FIRE CATCHES ON Workshop leads to future career
ELIZABETH FRIAS
THE volunteer brigades of the state’s emergency first responders’ agencies have been attracting younger cohorts, mostly teenage girls signing up in workshops for firefighters.
As a recent example, 20 female students from Campbelltown Performing Arts High School and Eagle Vale High School responded to an incident at a “burning building” where people were trapped at the Rural Fire Service Training Centre at Kemps Creek.
“The girls took on the challenge of entering the ‘burning building’ in darkness and filled with smoke, carrying a full kit with oxygen tank, to save the weighted ‘dummy child’,” head teacher Kate Rowe said.
“They worked together to quickly overcome their fears and took on the task again as the rescue become more challenging each time.
“From fire safety drills and team-building exercises to leadership workshops, each
session was crafted to empower the girls with valuable skills and knowledge to start them on their career journey.
“Throughout the day, the girls engaged in a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire them.”
The series of Girls on Fire workshops were initiated together with the NSW Department of Education, RFS, State Emergency Services, and Fire and Rescue NSW to encourage more women, including young women, to join the volunteer brigades.
RFS volunteer Bronnie Macintosh created the Girls on Fire workshops to lay down the path for women to pursue careers in the field of emergency services that mostly men are taking up, such as policing and defence forces, for example.
Ms Macintosh is among mentors in these workshops, talking about her own experiences as a woman in emergency services and why she hopes to encourage young women to aspire for their future.
Ms Rowe said mentors
from the Educational Pathways Program are presenting in the workshops imparting skills to young people about building confidence, community leadership and resilience.
Along with FRNSW, the workshops show the students opportunities to participate in a day of empowerment, education, and inspiration, Ms Rowe said.
“This program is not only about acquiring firefighting and emergency response skills but also about building a sense of community, leadership, and resilience among young women,” she said.
“The students watch demonstrations and participate in activities like using fire extinguishers and blankets to put out a gas fire, pull out a hose from a fire truck to pump water, and learning land-based techniques for flood rescues.”
At the Kemps Creek workshop, the students were also treated to a special Indigenous cultural workshop with Yidakki and traditional fire making and backburning which they
“thoroughly enjoyed’ in observance of this year’s NAIDOC Week.
To know more about the NSW RFS Women on Fire and Girls on Fire programs, visit https://www.rfs.nsw. gov.au/volunteer/join-the-nsw-rfs. More details on the NSW Department of Education’s Educational Pathways Program are available on https:// education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/ students/career-and-studypathways/educational-pathwaysprogram/about-the-pilot.
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The participants at the Girls on Fire workshop at Rural Fire Service Training Centre at Kemps Creek.
The students tasked to respond to a mock emergency at the Girls on Fire workshop at the Rural Fire Service Training Centre at Kemps Creek on July 2, 2024.
ISSUE 19 | July 2023
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NEW ARTS DIRECTOR AT THE HELM
Vision for contemporary programs
ELIZABETH FRIAS
SHE is no stranger to the arts scene in Western Sydney. When Mouna Zaylah won the Western Sydney Women Award for Arts this year, it was the myriads of accomplishments as steward of bold, diverse and innovative arts that got her the gong.
“My priorities include presenting powerful and unique exhibitions, robust performances, engagement with emerging creative practitioners, building a strong performance and screen programs, and embedding art throughout Campbelltown in public spaces and continuing to build new audiences.” Ms Zaylah said.
She’s speaking as newly minted director of the Campbelltown Arts Centre tasked to promote and encourage artists and literary talents that are aplenty in the southwest Sydney region who showcase their creations to thrill audiences of arts genres.
She said her vision for the Arts Centre is “for it to be loved and respected as a contemporary arts and cultural facility by locals and visitors alike.”
She also envisions the Centre as “a place of opportunities for artists to make bold and exciting works both in the Centre and beyond its walls, embedding art in residents’ everyday experiences and reaching national and international audiences.”
“I am thrilled to be taking on this role and to be work-
ing with the exceptional Arts Centre team. Campbelltown Arts Centre is recognised as a national leader, known for its contemporary artistic programming,” Ms Zaylah said.
Prior to the appointment, she was the centre’s business and engagement manager for eight years, instrumental in the success of the Campbelltown Council’s revitalisation of Queen Street and crating the city’s first cultural strategy direction, the Creative Campbelltown 2024-2030 plan.
Ms Zaylah played a pivotal
role in developing a strong education and engagement program, catering to young people and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
She will also lead the Arts, Culture and Creative outcomes for the City of Campbelltown, working closely with the cultural sector and the local community to ensure Campbelltown Arts Centre remains an inclusive space for contemporary artistic expression.
“We are thrilled to have Mouna as the Director of the Arts Centre. Her vision and passion align with our mission to inspire and engage our community through the arts,” Campbelltown mayor Dr Mayor George Greiss said.
Ms Zaylah is currently promoting the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award, now on its 62nd year, with over $60,000 prizemoney for winners across categories.
The Open Award for the Campbelltown City Council Art Collection is now valued at $50,000 awarded to contemporary artists, among
them are Angela Tiatia, Elisabeth Cummings, Khaled Sabsabi, Justene Williams, David Bromley, Marion Borgelt, Raquel Ormella, Tina Havelock Stevens, Kuba Dorabialski and Robert Fielding.
The Award coincides with Campbelltown’s annual?Festival of Fisher’s Ghost held over ten days drawing crowds to the city.
The Festival dates to 1956 and celebrates Australia’s most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher.
All finalist works selected for inclusion in the exhibition will be available for purchase.
In partnership with WestWords and Campbelltown City Library, the Centre is also on the lookout for young writers to share their works such as short stories, non-fiction, memoirs and poetry to win the prizemoney pool.
To find out more about the Fisher’s Ghost Art Award and Fisher’s Ghost Writing Competition, visit the Campbelltown Council’s website https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov. au/Home
B E P A R T O F T H E A L I V E 9 0 . 5 T E A M
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award entries from 2023.
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Local athletes ready to win
WOLLONDILLY’S three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose and Nations Cup world record jumper
Hilary Scott are representing Australia’s equestrian squad while Joshua Azzopardi debuts in 100 metres relay in the 2024 Paris Olympic and locals are excited.
Rose, Scott and Azzopardi are joining the Australian Olympic Committee’s largest delegation so far since Tokyo and Athens, among 460 athletes consisting of 256 women and 204 men that Chef de Mission Anna Meares described “likely to be the third largest delegation in Paris.”
Just months prior to Rose’s selection, a video of him mounted on his horse wearing a “cheeky mankini” attire went viral in the media as he took part in a social riding event in the Southern Highlands last February.
Then in March, Rose had a fall off his horse while training at his Werombi property, fracturing his pelvic bones that required extensive rehabilitation, at some point almost losing hope of going to this year’s Olympics.
Rose is competing with his prized horse, Virgil, a gelding, and hoping as much luck since his recovery.
Scott, a 36-year-old equestrian jumper resided at The Oaks from age 10, displaying her talent at The Oaks
Her mother Alice Cameron has trained some of the best horses at their family business, Oaks Sports Horses, including Oaks Milky Way, that Hillary mounts in the Paris equestrian showjumping event.
Hillary trained Milky Way as a foal and their “incredible bond” grew even stronger since breaking in as a mare.
They are well-known as a team, winning bronze medal for the Australian team at the 2020 Nations Cup in Florida, FEI World Championship in Denmark in 2022 and 2023 Nations Cup in Barcelona.
“They have made Wollondilly proud,” Mayor Gould said.
Wollondilly MP Judy Hannan has
made her warm send offs to the three athletes, posting in her social media that the region has a “strong showing of Olympians from our electorate to go for gold in Paris.”
Ms Hannan said she was “honoured to announce Azzopardi, a resident of Theresa Park will be competing with the Athletics [team] in the 4 x 100 metre relay.”
Azzopardi is among the 75-member track and field squad, and among the 231 first timers in the Paris Olympic Games.
Though there is a huge number of debutante athletes, Ms Meares said she was proud and confident of the “experienced team” who has competed in 334 Olympic events all up in their sporting careers.
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Hilary Scott debuting in the 2024 Paris Olympics with Oaks Milky Way.
Joshua Azzopardi debuts in Athletics in 100 metres relay events at Paris.
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Investment in our hospitals
THE NSW Government will invest $480.7M to ease pressure on NSW hospitals by reducing emergency department visits and improving patient flow. The funding will expand Healthdirect services, creating virtual consultation options and urgent care clinics to divert non-critical cases from EDs. Additionally, expanding Emergency Department Short Stay Units and Hospital in the Home programs will help manage patient flow, reducing wait times and enhancing care quality. This aims to address record ambulance responses and severe patient cases.
Coles raises $9.3M for needy
COLES, with the support of customers, pork farmers, and suppliers, raised a record $9.3M for FightMND’s Big Freeze 10, bringing their total to nearly
$40M over seven years. Funds will support MND research, treatments, and care initiatives. Top fundraising stores were mostly in regional areas, with Coles Kangaroo Flat raising over $58,000. Contributions came from Big Freeze Beanie and Sock sales, and select supermarket items.
We are the most generous state
NEW South Wales is Australia's most generous state, with 21,900 residents donating an average of $648 each to the Australian Red Cross from May 2022 to December 2023. Despite a 17% drop in donations compared to the previous period, national donations reached 69,000. Funds support disaster relief, first aid training, and aid for vulnerable communities. Residents can donate or volunteer at redcross.org.au.
There’s a gap in skills use
RESEARCH by SSI reveals that over 620,000 migrant workers in Australia are unable to fully use their skills, despite having higher qualifications than Australian-born workers. Nearly 44% of migrants and refugees are in roles below their skill level. Deloitte Access Economics found that unlocking this potential could add $70 billion to the economy over 10 years, creating 51,000 full-time jobs, raising wages, and boosting productivity in key industries.
Investment in housing growth
THE NSW Government is investing $253.7M to accelerate development application assessments and support housing growth around existing infrastructure. The funding will
enhance planning staff, modernize the planning system with technology and AI, and implement key reforms. These efforts aim to reduce approval times, support renewable energy goals, and address the housing crisis, ensuring better communities for New South Wales.
Measures to address housing growth
THE NSW Government will invest $253.7M to hire planners and upgrade technology, speeding up development application assessments and supporting housing growth around existing infrastructure. This aims to address the housing crisis, support job creation, and improve planning outcomes. The funding will modernize the planning system, support renewable energy goals, and ensure faster approvals, helping build better communities for New South Wales.
Women into local government
TO encourage more women to run for local council in the September elections, the NSW Government is funding $160,000 for workshops by the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) and Women for Election. These workshops will cover leadership skills, campaign strategies, and councillor responsibilities, targeting underrepresented women, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This initiative aims to increase diversity in local government representation.
Urgent Care Initiatives in Western Sydney
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Driving Do’s and Don’ts for your snow trip
Locals live here - Driving through Berridale, Jindabyne and communities in this locality remember that children go to school and daycare here, teenagers cycle to school and work here so please don’t be in a rush.
Wheel Chains - you will need to carry them if your car is not a 4WD, they are mandatory and you will see why on a snowy or icy day. You can pick them up from service stations anywhere between Cooma and the snow at petrol stations and snow hire places.
Snow Driving -This is not like normal driving, there is black ice on the road, which is a thin layer of ice which is imperceivable to the eye and
the road becomes very icy and easy to slide off the side of the road, There are MANY cars off the side of the road during blizzards and heavy snow. If you don’t feel confident, park your car at the Station Resort, Jindabyne and catch the bus. See coomacoaches.com.au/ snowy-mountains-bus-service for winter schedule. Parking - Up at the resorts the parking is extremely limited. It is first come first served and there may be a bit of a walk from the car to the ski lifts. Wear shoes with grip and bring a backpack to store these shoes in and leave them somewhere safe while you’re skiing. Stashing an inexpensive backpack in a corner of the building under a chair is fine.
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Best snow play options at the snow
Head to Corin Forest and Mt Selywn for a snow experience closest to Sydney to see snow for the first time and throw a snowball and make a snowman. If you’re keen to visit the bigger resorts of NSW, there is no snow play allowed at Thredbo, Perisher and Thredbo charge a national parks entry fee. Both resorts really discourage snow play (they won’t tell you but I will) due to accidents in the past as skiers and toboggans and small children collided, so they’re really not set up for snow play. If you must go to one of these bigger resorts, I’d advise leaving the car at the Station Resort in Jindabyne and heading up on the public bus. They come regularly throughout winter. The car park gets crowded, and your car can tend to be parked far away
whereas the bus drops you at the centre. Walk north to the flat area away from the lifts to escape getting hit by an out-of-control skier.
How to do The Islands of Tahiti on a budget
When you think of The Islands of Tahiti, images of romantic overwater bungalows, luxury catamarans and private jets likely come to mind. Luckily, you don’t need a celebrity’s budget to enjoy this stunning destination and its 118 islands because there are plenty of budget-friendly hotels around. One of the best ways to experience the islands on a budget is to stay in a locally owned and run guesthouse, known as pensions.
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Idations allow for an authentic experience and the opportunity to connect with the locals. Every island in the destination has pensions where you get to stay with a local family, go on day trips in the area with their local guides, sample traditional home cooked Tahitian dishes and learn about their culture.
Another way to save money on accommodation and food is to book a vacation rental from companies such as Tahiti Homes, where you can enjoy
all the amenities of a home but with infinitely better views. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful spot for a romantic getaway, such as the Suite Vai Tea in Tahiti or a spacious villa for a family vacation, such as the Villa Moana on Moorea, these vacation rentals provide the perfect setting to create memorable experiences while enjoying the landscapes of the islands.
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Romantic Winter Getaway at Sydney’s Ovolo Hotel
f you haven’t experienced Woolloomooloo’s Ovolo hotel it’s a must-visit to see a new side of Sydney. As one of the ‘Small Luxury hotels’ global group it’s a fabulous location down on Sydney Harbour looking out to Pinch Gut Island and the naval base. Have your first drink ‘on the house’ at Ovolo’s Apero Hour, the reception area and dining areas are lit up by a stunning array of fairy lights and glowing trees and you can get a great sense of the history of
the wharf used for industry in Sydney’s earlier days. The hotel has a gym, self-service laundry and generous size suites. Get out and explore Sydney on foot, outside head towards the Harbour Bridge and walk up the stairs to the newly renovated Art Gallery or cycle around the city on bike share bicycles, don’t forget to download the app. Ovolo Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo. Head to www.ovolohotels.com
Modern Korean cuisine at Arisun Restaurant
What a fun place to take a group of friends for dinner! China
Town’s Arisun Korean Restaurant is definitely worth a visit and you’ll enjoy K-pop music and an immersion in modern Korean culture in this restaurant with a very cool vibe. Go early because there is a queue out the door later in the night, it’s popular. Food is modern Korean, very fresh and comes out quickly to your table. and best bites are Wagyu
Bulgogo hot pot with mushrooms, seared salmon tataki, snow cheese boneless chicken, smoky Galbi BBQ beef ribs, premium short ribs and steam rice. Don’t forget to add Balter beer to your order. Happy hour specials are 3.30pm - 5.3pm, you will leave with a full belly and go home happy. Open 12 noon till late, shop 35 / 1 Dixon St Haymarket. For more details head to: www.arisunrestaurant.com.au
One global resorts Green Square
If you’re looking for an easy lay over option before your next flight out of Sydney, One Global Resort at Green Square is a TOTAL RECOMMEND. It is a gorgeous urban retreat just two train stops before the domestic terminal on the Airport train line, it’s so easy to get from the hotel to the airport and the train station is just downstairs from the hotel.
You don’t need an excuse to stay here, the pool and spa are stunning, designed by well-known architect Koichi Takada the building is a fascinating curved creation, worth a sneaky staycation. Sitting in the pool high above houses below feels
like being in Singapore on holiday. Popular with the MAFS crew, It’s a great place to relax and very central to the CBD and airport. It’s a busy area but less hectic than the CBD and rooms are generous sized suites, perfect for families. The gym, sauna and cafe are great and holiday staff are very helpful. Wander downstairs for a meal, this new area of Sydney is thriving and ever-changing, modern 789 Korean BBQ across the road is delicious, eat at Bashan, NAM2 or Camy’s Charcoal and grab some dessert at Hey July. Formerly known as Skye Suites Green Square, head to www.oneglobalresorts.com.au to learn more.
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