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Woolworths Helps Llandilo Public School Take The Lead On Sustainability Local school Llandilo Public School is growing the next generation of environmental champions after being named a recipient in the latest round awarded up to $1,000 each from the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants.

Funds received from the grants will allow primary schools and early learning centres to develop projects focusing on sustainable food production, improving waste management practices, or enhancing native habitats.

Woolworths and Landcare Australia are highlighting the importance of taking action now to create a better, more sustainable future, by driving education and awareness among our next generation of eco warriors.

Woolworths Group Manager, Kym Powell said: “We are committed to helping our communities grow their sustainable practices for a better, greener tomorrow.

Enabling our schools to create practical hands-on teaching activities and programs through our grants is just one way we are helping to drive long lasting sustainable education.

View a complete interactive map of successful local schools by visiting www. juniorlandcare.org.au/woolworthsgrants/ map.

“The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants help schools develop initiatives such as REDcycling, growing fruit and veg, Bush Tucker gardens, and composting.

“Additionally, with 1.3 billion tonnes of all food produced each year being lost or wasted, it is more important than ever that schools have access to fund the materials, installation and construction required to develop these types of programs.”

This is the fourth round of funding to date given out as part of the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program, with over $1 million being awarded to more than 1,054 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia.

Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish said: “The core goal of programs like the Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants is to educate students on how to care for their environment. The grant will play a vital role in helping students grow their skills and become the next generation of environmental champions.”

To date, Woolworths has contributed over $4 million to more than 3,800 projects across Australia in partnership with Landcare Australia. r Article: Woolworths

Representative School Sport Fees Covered For NSW Students

Student access to representative school sport will be increased through a $1.2 million investment to fund local and state sports association affiliation fees in 2022 for every student in NSW public schools.

Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the move would both reduce the financial burden on families and the administrative burden on schools.

A 2021 Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne study showed half of Australian children had participated in less organised sport and other physical activities since COVID-19, with one in three doing a lot less or no sport.

Cost was one of the main reasons cited by parents for failing to re-engage with sport, Mr Ayres said.

“By directly funding the sports associations we are making access to sport more equitable and inclusive, taking away cost as an obstacle for families,” Mr Ayres said.

Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said there was a significant administrative burden associated with collecting and handling these affiliation fees, as schools collected the funds from parents/carers and then reallocated the funds to the associations.

“Under the new arrangement, students at smaller schools and schools for specific purposes that traditionally did not take part in representative sport due to the administrative burden will now able to experience the chance to play for their schools and regions,” Ms Mitchell said.

“These changes align with our commitment under the Quality Time Action Plan to cut red tape in schools by 20% in low-value administrative tasks by the end of 2022.”

The Representative School Sport Pathway provides students access to representative pathways in a range of sports. Schools affiliate with their local and state sports associations and are charged fees to cover costs for the delivery of the pathway.

Ms Mitchell said the link between student wellbeing, academic success and physical activity was well known, and the department would continue to promote high-quality sport and physical activity opportunities for students.

“We want to return to pre-COVID levels of participation and uptake of sport and physical activity at school, at home and in the wider community, and this funding injection is one way we can help make that a reality.”

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Council To Waive Sportsground Hire Fees For Winter Season Penrith City Council understands the challenges sporting clubs across the City are facing this winter season and will show its support by waiving sportsground hire fees for use of natural grass fields.

The ongoing rainfall has disrupted the start of the 2022 winter season, with some clubs having their games postponed due to the poor weather conditions while others are yet to take the field as a result of ground closures.

This move is set to benefit more than 60 local sporting clubs and associations from 13 different sporting codes who have registered for the winter 2022 season.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said she hopes Council’s decision to waive sportsground hire fees for the current sporting season will offer some financial reprieve during a frustrating time for the community.

“We know that after two years of disruptions from the pandemic, our City’s club representatives and players were eager to get outdoors again but unfortunately it has been a rough start to the season due to issues beyond our control,” Cr Hitchen said.

“While we are getting to as many grass fields as we can as fast as we can, the poor weather conditions have saturated many grounds making it impossible for our equipment to be safely placed on fields," she said.

"Whilst every effort is being made to restore the condition of our sportsgrounds to allow them to be playable and safe, the surface at some grounds is still too wet.

“We thank our community for being patient and we hope that by waiving these fees it’s one less stress for our clubs and associations to think about as they continue to reschedule fixtures and plan for their next playable games.”

The latest decision to waive sportsground hire fees follows Council’s well-received move to allow free use of the City’s sportsgrounds in the 2020 and 2021 winter seasons, as well as the 20202021 summer season, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Weather permitting, Council continues to progress multiple projects at sportsgrounds, open spaces, playspaces and recreation areas as part of its vision for improved opportunities across the LGA, which were identified in our Sport and Recreation Strategy.

To find out more, visit penrith.city/spros r

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A Voice for Our Youth A memorial was recently held by Youth Against Violence at Barinya Park, Ropes Crossing on Saturday the 11th of June 2022, following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy, now formally identified as Alosceous Jay Samarawickrama.

More than 50 people attended the memorial to light a candle and pay their respects, whilst remembering the life of a 16-year-old taken too soon.

The many people who attended were his former teachers, his family and the local community who were directly impacted by the shocking loss of the 16-year-old boy.

Youth Against Violence have also begun a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the family of the 16-year-old, to assist with funeral and living expenses. This can be found at: https://bit.ly/3MUQTMD. Youth Against Violence was established in August 2021, following the alleged brutal murder of 16-year-old, Jason Galleghan.

They are based in Penrith NSW, and work to ensure youth and knife violence is prevented through effective strategies such as early-intervention, prevention, and education.

Ouwais Menzel, who is the founder of Youth Against Violence, acknowledged that there was an escalating problem involving youth stabbings and murders.

“Since our establishment in August 2021, we have been supporting communities across Western Sydney and have now branched out to offer support across Australia.

Our aim is to ensure our communities across Western Sydney are safe and our youth are engaged, as they slowly begin to lead our next generation.

We began an early-intervention program in the Central Coast, following the death of a 13-year-old boy and we aim to roll out similar programs in Mt Druitt, Liverpool, and Penrith.

Our team of volunteers and workers are ready to take on any challenge we face to ensure youth and knife violence in Australia is flatlined and focus on ensuring a safer future for our young people” said Ouwais.

Anyone can reach out for support by contacting Youth Against Violence on their social media platforms. They are available via social media 24/7. r The memorial at Barinya Park in Ropes Crossing | Image/Article: Youth Against Violence

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ALWAYS REMEMBER. BIN YOUR BUTTS Cigarette butts don’t just go away.

They can end up in local waterways, creeks and rivers such as the Nepean River.

These release toxic chemicals affecting the environment and wildlife.

Always remember – bin your butts.

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Penola Catholic College Sports Stars in the Making Penola have made some great updates to their fitness facilities at the College, with a brand new fully equipped gymnasium. Their sporting department has had a big year of achievements in 2022 and its only July!

From Year 10, Tanikah Eddie, Kayla Henderson and Lailah Perceval were all selected to represent Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council (PDSSSC) in the Under 16 Girls Rugby League team. Kayla was also selected for the Parramatta Eels Development squad.

Jhett Sydir in Year 10 who was selected for the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) U15 Rugby League Team, has also been selected for the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) Touch Football Team.

From Year 11, Bradley McCarthy the recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award has been selected for the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) Softball team.

At the recent NSW Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC) Cross Country at Sydney Motorsport Park, four students did extremely well. Kai Cullens, Adrian Jones, Torrance McLean, and Kim Tran have all made it through to the NSW All Schools Championships to represent the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC).

In the pool, Maya Bailey, Isabella Bolton, and Jack Barry represented Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council (PDSSSC) at the Combined Catholic Colleges (CCC).

Maya and Jack also made the Catholic Schools NSW Swim Team!

Also in swimming, students Jack, Ava and William Barry represented Mulgoa at the MSMM Megaswim Mega Mates, a

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The Penola Intermediate Boys Basketball team finished in 3rd place at the Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council PDSSSC. As well as Alyssa Troy and Breha Pearson, who made the Parramatta Diocese Secondary Schools Sports Council PDSSSC Netball team.

Then to top all the sporting success off, Year 11 student Chloe Kericopolas won silver and bronze medals in the Judo National Championships in the Gold Coast. As well as being selected to attend a national training camp.

Penola Catholic College is extremely proud of all their students' achievements and commitment to sport.

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r [Left] Intermediate Boys Basketball team [Above] Sports Students.

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PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Monica Purcell | Family Facilitator Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services W: www.nepeancommunity.org.au E: info@nepeancommunity.org.au

Ropes Crossing Community Carnival a Big Success

How To Give Instructions Your Child Will Follow

Every day, well intentioned parents communicate important messages to their children. The problem is that not all messages are received in ways we anticipate. Communication is a complex process and a skill we often need to work at no matter how old we are.

These tips will help you get your message across and enjoy a more stress-free family life.

• Gather your child’s full attention: Make sure you are no further than an arm’s distance and address your child by name first. Make sure that they are not doing anything else like playing with a toy or watching TV. • Give instructions about what you want your child to do, rather than what not to do: Think about moving from ‘STOP’ to ‘START’ instructions. For example, instead of saying, “don’t play with the ball inside”, try “please take the ball into the backyard and play outside”.

• Be specific about what you expect: Spell out exactly what needs to happen next and avoid judgmental and vague language. For example, instead of saying, “don’t be so lazy”, try “please put your dishes in the sink after you’ve finished eating”.

• Always consider age and stage of development: For an instruction to be followed, it must be appropriate to that child’s age and stage. Consider the type and number of words you use.

• Break larger tasks into smaller steps: This is especially true of younger children. “Get ready for bed” refers to following a sequence of several steps: pack away your toys, change into your pyjamas, brush your teeth and so on. Think about prompting children by giving one to two steps at a time.

• If your child follows an instruction, praise them: When you show children appreciation for what they do right, this reinforces good habits.

When instructions are unclear, children (and parents) can easily become overwhelmed and frustrated. When parents use calm, clear and developmentally appropriate instructions, this supports children’s growth and development.

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It was two years in the making and the wait was finally over last month, with the Ropes Crossing Community Carnival returning.

The popular local community event took place on Saturday 4th June at Ropes Crossing Oval and was presented by Ropes Crossing Strikers FC. The festivities were attended by between 2,000 to 3,000 people and it proved to be a day filled with lots of fun for families.

There were rides and attractions that included dodgem cars, swinging chairs and a giant slide. Market stalls, stage performances by local groups, showbags and a petting zoo was topped by a spectacular fireworks display later that night.

“It was an amazing day. It really did exceed our expectations” said Anthony Xerri of Ropes Crossing Strikers FC. “To see the community out supporting the event finally after the 2-year hiatus was wonderful” he added.

The Carnival is the main fundraising event held annually by Ropes Crossing Strikers FC. The community’s support for the local club will help them to purchase new equipment for the children.

“I have been told that Ropes Crossing has never seen an event this big before” smiled Anthony.

Planning for next year’s Community Carnival has already begun and it promises to be bigger and better.

“We would like to thank the Ropes Crossing Strikers FC Committee, volunteers, sponsors and the local community for making this a success” Anthony explained.

The club’s Ropes Crossing Monthly Markets continue and will be held next on Sunday 31st July 2022. r

The ever-popular giant slide | Image: Click InFocus

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Despite Season 2021/22 not going to plan, thanks to the weather, Cranebrook Little Athletics Club still showed that they are one of the strongest local clubs at representative levels.

Cranebrook Little Athletics Club had six athletes that made it to the State Little Athletics Championships and one athlete representing New South Wales at the National Little Athletics Championships.

The local athletes that made it to the State Little Athletics Championships were Mathayus Andreatta, Sarah Galea, Jemma Camilleri, Dylan Taylor-Rogers, Toby Camilleri, and Hayden Husar.

Mathayus came 2nd in Under 9 Boys Discus (silver medal), Sarah came 6th in Under 11 Girls Shot Put and 4th in Under 11 Girls Discus, Jemma came 2nd in Under 13 Girls Javelin (silver medal), 14th in Under 13 Girls Shot Put and 5th in Under 13 Girls Discus, Dylan came 6th in his heat of Under 13 Boys Sprints, Toby came 11th in Under 17 Boys Discus, 1st in Under 17 Boys Javelin (gold medal) and 10th in Under 17 Boys Shot Put and Hayden came 7th in his heat in the Under 17 Boys 110m Hurdles.

Jemma Camilleri represented New South Wales at the National Little Athletics Championships in Victoria. She came 3rd in the Under 13 Girls Discus, winning a bronze medal with a throw of 36.21 metres.

Information about registrations for the upcoming season will appear on social media soon.

You can follow the club on Facebook @ Cranebrook Little Athletics Centre or Instagram @cranebrooklac. r Jemma Camilleri was selected to represent NSW at the National Little Athletics Championships | Image: Camilleri Family/Cranebrook Little Athletics Club

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The people and community of Jordan Springs have welcomed their newest restaurant, with The Royal Hut opening at Jordan Springs Shopping Centre on 26th May. The Royal Hut serves Indian cuisine and is owned by brothers Naveen and Anoop Kumar.

“We wanted to bring the authentic flavours of India to the multicultural community of Jordan Springs. It is the local community that gives meaning to our restaurant” said Naveen to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

The restaurant’s specialties include soft and decadent Bhature with Chana Masala, Amritsari Tandoori Kulcha, and their Royal Chicken Curry, best paired with their fresh and fluffy Tandoori Naan.

They have a special 3 pick of Thaali with a choice of any 3 Curries with Raita and 1 Naan, Rice, and Dessert.

Delivery is currently not available; however, they hope this will be offered in the future. They are taking orders over the phone that are ready for you to pick up.

“Jordan Springs is beautiful. We look forward to providing this amazing community with an authentic taste of India” ended Naveen.

The Royal Hut is located at Shop 19, 61-63 Water Gum Drive in Jordan Springs. Their contact number is 0406 364151. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.

r The [Top]: Chana Bhatura [Above] The Royal Hut | Images: Naveen Kumar/The Royal Hut

Rob Wilson can be described as a modern-day ghostbuster.

The local offers tours that allow you to explore historical sites, whilst learning about their ghostly past.

He began Ghost Territory Tours on Halloween in 2020.

“I started Ghost Territory Tours to give the public the most entertaining and authentic paranormal experience possible” Rob explained.

“I have been a paranormal investigator for 7 years and been lucky enough to explore some of Australia’s and America’s most haunted locations. Being a seasoned and experienced ghost hunter allows me to create an environment to give attendees the best chance to experience something truly remarkable” he continued.

His tours include Rose Cottage Experience (Rose Cottage, Wilberforce), A Haunting at Mamre Homestead (Mamre Homestead, Orchard Hills), Ghosts of Winbourne (Edmund Rice Retreat and Conference Centre, Mulgoa), Paranormal Playground (Castlereagh Conference Centre, Castlereagh), and Supernatural Showtime (Richmond Regent, Richmond).

He also holds one night only events at locations like Maitland Gaol.

“All my event locations are special in their own way, having a rich history and colonial significance,” said Rob. Whilst hosting ghost tours right across Sydney, Rob enjoys everything about his job.

“I love to share my experience and knowledge of the paranormal with the public whilst exploring these incredible heritage haunted locations. I truly believe that ghost tours are the best way to expose casual groups about history, especially the younger generations that are vital to protecting and preserving these precious locations for generations to come” he finished.

For tour information, videos, and other content, visit www. ghostterritorytours.com. You can also find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ghost.territory.tours.

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Rob Wilson at Mamre Homestead | Image: Rob Wilson

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Jordan Springs Probus Club

The Probus organisation has a club in your local area, providing an exciting opportunity to meet with fellow retirees and join in stimulating activities. The club was formed in March 2018, to service Jordan Springs and surrounding suburbs and joins the fray with over 1,700 clubs with more than 125,000 members all over Australia and New Zealand.

In June, a group of our members went on a harbour cruise to see the highlights of Vivid. Although very cold, everyone enjoyed themselves. Later in the year, we have Johnny Pace entertaining us with his stories of his life in the public eye, along with other very interesting presentations at our meeting each month. Apart from attending monthly meetings and getting to know fellow members with a cuppa and biscuit, you will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of pursuits, travel locally or around the world, enjoy exclusive discounts through the Probus Member Benefits Scheme, have access to exclusive Probus Travel Insurance plans, develop new interests and stay active.

The club currently has a regular lunch at a local venue on the second Tuesday of each month, a monthly outing, and special events such as Christmas in July. An example of the outings planned for this year are the Postman’s Run on the Hawkesbury River, movie group, car trip to Wollongong, outing to the new Sydney Zoo, lunch on the Hawkesbury Paddler Steamer and many more events. We are always adding new and varied outings.

The Probus Club of Jordan Springs welcomes visitors and new members and meets at the Jordan Springs Community Hub on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:00am. For more information, contact Brian on 0402 699611 or via email at jordansprings@probusclubs.org. Visit our website at probussouthpacific.org/microsites/jordansprings. r

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FAITH – ST DAVIDS CHURCH LLANDILO Article Written + Submitted by: Rev John Hebblewhite A: Lot 257A Seventh Ave, Llandilo P: 4736 3592 Service Times: 10am each Sunday, with additional services held: 2pm on the Third Sunday + 8am on the Fourth Sunday

Belief in the Holy Trinity is the foundation stone of Christianity. However, the teaching to all intents and purposes is either rejected or unknown to most people throughout the world. It stems from the question posed by an early follower, Phillip, who asked “show us the Father” to which Jesus replied: “how long have I been with you Phillip and you do not know that I and the Father are one”.

Now many find accepting this reality difficult and hard to sustain. One basic reason is that God is seen, not as a mystery of worship and in particular wisdom but seen in terms of reason with many trading the concept of a living God to a remote deity that somehow created the universe. Many have accepted the concepts of general ethics as a satisfactory substitute for faith. Many tend to value godly experience more than God, thus many of us trade worship for religious self-consciousness and argue that Jesus is an admirable example of that self-consciousness.

The Trinity is the heart of Christian belief. It is vital and essential, although it is admitted it is a mystery in the richest sense: a god who is not a mystery would be man’s god that is no god at all. God is above nature, so obviously man who is in nature cannot completely comprehend the reality that is God. The doctrine is not a mere abstract formula. It is the most convincing indication which we have that God is the fullness of Being, the fullness of perfection. This revealed nature shows what is technically known as fecundity: the ability to give and share with others-it is perfection. Humanity’s fecundity- the giving and sharing of oneself, our products and services, as it shows in our lives is basically good: it reflects the nature of God. FAITH – MOSAIC COMMUNITY CHURCH (LLANDILO) Article Written + Submitted by: Heath Whiley A: Seventh Ave, Llandilo P: 0402 712 972 W: www.jordanspringsmosaic.com Service Times: 4PM Sundays at the Llandilo Community Hall

The Good News According to … Monsters Inc

Monsters Inc. is a children’s film, which tells of parallel universes where certain beings are able to pass through ‘doors’ and into the world of humans.

One of these beings is named Sully, who insists he isn’t really that ‘scary’, he’s just ‘different’ to us, and who befriends a young girl.

That is until the door is shredded! From that point on, they are separated. One day though, Sully is called into a room by his friend Mike, to show him a surprise he’s prepared for him. There to Sully’s amazement, Mike has managed to put every bit of the shredded door back together for Sully and the young girl to resume their friendship. And then the best bit! As Sully asks how he’s done it, Mike shows him his hands which are calloused and bleeding and covered in red blisters. “It took a lot of hard work” he says. Here on the hands of Mike, are the scars showing the depth of his love for both Sully and the young girl, and the extent to which he was willing to go to bring them together again.

Of course, the illustration isn’t perfect; but it is a reminder that according to the Bible, our sin has likewise separated us from God, and that Jesus Christ came into world to mend that separation. In his hands, bloodied and calloused as it were by the cross, we see the depth of his love and the extent to which he went to open the door and to bring us back to God.

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‘Be Safe, Not Sorry’ This Winter The mother of a Sydney boy, who was badly burnt as a toddler, has joined Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to warn others about fire danger this winter.

Cayden Blake was 12 months old in June 2019 when he walked into an open fireplace, captivated by the flames. The youngster suffered serious burns to his hands, arms, and face.

“Cayden, as a toddler, was curious about the “pretty” flames and it only took a second for him to walk into the fireplace,” said Tiffany Rapley-Adams, Cayden’s mother.

“Please child-proof your fireplaces and if you haven’t already done so, educate your kids about the dangers of fire.”

The theme for this year’s Winter Fire Safety campaign is “Be safe, not sorry.”

“Please ensure you have a home fire escape plan, so your children know what to do if a fire breaks out,” said FRNSW Commissioner Paul Baxter.

“It’s also important to fireproof your home as much as possible by having working smoke alarms.”

NSW Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner Ben Millington said there are steps residents can take to prevent a fire from breaking out in their home.

“It can be as simple as keeping flammable objects a ‘metre from the heater,’ not leaving cooking unattended and not using outdoor heating or cooking equipment inside,” Assistant Commissioner Millington said.

FRNSW advises the public to: • Check and maintain smoke alarms; • Keep any drying clothes or anything flammable at least a metre from the heater; • Clean and maintain any fireplaces; • Do not use outdoor heating or cooking equipment inside your home; • Check electric blankets are safe for use and never go to bed or leave home with your electric blanket on; • Do not overheat wheat bags in the microwave; • Do not overload power boards; • Clean the lint filter from your clothes dryer after each use; • Never leave cooking unattended; • Always use candles under adult supervision and do not leave them unattended; • Ensure you have a ‘home fire escape plan” and practice it regularly with your family; and • If a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000).

This winter, keep you and your loved ones safe by using the Get Ready for Winter checklist.

FRNSW has attended 1,226 home fires since the beginning of 2022.

There were 3,502 home fires in 2021.

Last winter, there were 953 residential fires, including: • 359 kitchen fires (accounting for 38% of winter fires) • 98 bedroom fires (accounting for 10% of all winter fires) • 81 chimney/fireplace emergencies (accounting for 8% of all winter fires); and • 69 loungeroom fires (accounting for 7% of all winter fires) r Feature Article [Cover] Be Safe, Not Sorry [Above] Cayden Blake.

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Sean and Marley Say Oh Yeah!

Local internet sensations Sean Skeels and Marley Whatarau of ‘Get Down with Sean and Marley’ have continued their rise on social media by releasing their very first song.

“Oh Yeah!” was recorded in February last year and is now available on music streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

The lyrics and vocals of the debut single was written by Sean and Marley, with the music and production by musician, Tim Hans.

“They enjoyed recording Oh Yeah! and are working on a new song, which will hopefully be out soon” said Tammy Horton, Marley’s Mum to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

Sean and Marley, who just passed 2 million followers on TikTok, have also been using their popularity to assist with fundraising. The inspirational duo recently donated $800 to Nepean Therapy Dogs, a local charity who provide visitation dogs to members of the community.

“Marley and Sean have more fundraising plans in the future. Everything that we do will be made into a video for their YouTube channel. This is the best place to keep up to date with their projects” she explained.

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Sean and Marley on set in their music video | Images: Tim Hans

HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

Suffering from DVTs and Pulmonary Embolisms? Could your Iron levels be a Cause Annually, 17,000 Australians suffer venous blood clots (VTE).

This article was inspired by a patient suffering iron deficiency, who’d recently been released from hospital after treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary embolism (blood-clots) in both lungs. DVT blood clots can break off and eventually lodge in the lungs causing pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) as happened in this patient.

Iron-deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. ID is also a known risk factor for blood clotting disorders such as VTE, but this is ‘under-recognised’ and so testing for iron deficiency/anaemia isn’t routinely done in hospitalized VTE patients.

The exact mechanism/s via which ID causes blood clots is still being elucidated. ID can increase platelet counts which may increase likelihood of clotting and animal studies show that platelet count in ID can be normalised by iron supplements.

However, clots also occur in ID patients when platelet-counts are normal, so the reason for increased clotting in ID may be unrelated to platelet count.

Apart from ID, previous studies have linked raised levels of blood-coagulation ‘factor-VIII’, to increased risk of recurring VTE and PE. Researchers suspected a link between iron and factor-VIII

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blood-levels, so they studied patients with an inherited disorder of blood-vessel-formation called haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). Patients suffer turbulent blood flow within fragile bloodvessel walls, rendering blood-vessels prone to haemorrhage.

HHT patients are also at increased risk of: 1. Blood loss and thus iron deficiency, 2. VTE The authors found that lower blood iron levels in HHT patients increased the risk of blood-clots. When iron levels were low (6 μmol/litre) patients were 2.5 times more likely to suffer clots compared to patients with ‘mid-normal-range’ iron levels (17 μmol/litre). Although factor-VIII increases with age, acute inflammation and vWF concentration (its carrier protein), after accounting for these and platelet count, iron deficiency remained an independent risk factor for increased factor-VIII blood levels and blood-clotting risk. Study authors concluded (citing evidence) that blood-vessel lining cells (endothelial cells) can sense low blood-iron. These cells respond by increasing factor-VIII production to reduce bleeding risk, thus avoiding further iron loss. The extra factor-VIII however increases clotting risk. The important finding was that blood clots disappeared with iron supplementation.

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