Jordan Springs Gazette June 2023

Lives will be Saved by Mechanical CPR Devices in all Ambulances

Lives will be saved as NSW becomes the first state in the country to install state-of-the-art mechanical cardio-pulmonary resuscitation devices in all frontline ambulance units.

Health Minister Ryan Park said more than 1,000 ‘LUCAS’ devices, which deliver automated, consistent compressions to a patient’s chest, have been installed in every NSW Ambulance Sprinter vehicle across the state.

“Losing a loved one to a sudden cardiac arrest is devastating, and the NSW Government is committed to giving front line paramedics the resources they need to have the best chance at saving a life,” Mr Park said.

“NSW Ambulance is the first in the country to have life-saving LUCAS devices in every frontline ambulance vehicle, allowing our paramedics to deliver life-saving care from the moment they arrive at the scene to the moment they arrive at hospital.

“This investment means every patient, no matter where they are in the state, now has access to life-saving technology when they need it the most.”

Mr Park said the devices have been rolled out following a successful two-year study involving 1,300 paramedics, as well as doctors and nurses from 15 hospitals across Sydney and Wollongong.

“Simply put, having the LUCAS machines in ambulances will save lives,” Mr Park said.

“Each year we know more than 8,500 people across NSW experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, yet only about one in 10 survive.

“For every minute that a patient is in cardiac arrest and not receiving effective CPR or defibrillation their chance of survival drops by 10 per cent.”

r Article: Office of Ryan Park MP/ Jo Haylen MP

Reforms to Level the Playing Field and Deliver Relief for Renters

The Minns Labor government will introduce a bill to NSW Parliament which will deliver on a key election commitment to provide cost of living relief and better protection to NSW renters.

Scheduled to be introduced to the Lower House, this legislation will eliminate the practice of secret rent bidding and begin the development of a portable bond scheme.

This Bill will:

• Close the loopholes in the existing ban on solicited rent bidding to include owners and third parties.

• Eliminate secret rent bidding by requiring owners and their agents to notify applicants of other offers from prospective tenants which are higher than the advertised price.

• Ensure appropriate powers are in place to design and enact a portable bond scheme that reduces the strain on renters.

The Government’s rental reforms come in response to the tight rental market in NSW, where low housing supply and rising interest rates are putting huge pressure on families, vulnerable groups, and everyday citizens.

This is the first step in implementing the Government’s rental reform commitments to make renting fairer and reduce the stress and pressure on renters across the state.

The Government has also commenced the process of appointing a Rental Commissioner to be a voice for renters – with the position currently advertised.

Work is also underway on reforms to end ‘no grounds’ evictions, make it easier for tenants to have pets, and better protect renters’ personal information.

r Article: Office of Premier Chris Minns MP/Anoulack Chanthivong MP/ Rose Jackson MP

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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Children + Families

Cranebrook Kids

Meets at 10:00am on Tuesdays at Andromeda Community Hall (Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook). More details: https:// www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/ CranebrookKids

Cranebrook PlayConnect

Meets at 9:30am on Thursdays at Koolyangarra Aboriginal Family Centre (1 Kington Place, Cranebrook). More details: https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/ CranebrookPlayconnect

Markets

Blacktown Markets

Held weekly on Sundays from 6:30am till 2:00pm at The Skyline Drive-In (33 Cricketers Arms Road, Prospect). More details: www.blacktownmarkets.com.au

Penrith Producers

Held on Friday 23rd June, Friday 29th September and Friday 1st December from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Triangle Park (565-567 High Street, Penrith). More details: https://www.visitpenrith. com.au/www.penrith.city/events

Support + Wellbeing

Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s Group

Meets every Tuesday from 7pm at Jordan Springs Community Hub (2 - 6 Cullen Avenue Jordan Springs). More Details: Lauren 0404 666 344.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club (1 Leonay Parade, Leonay) from 6.30p.m. More Details: www. prostatesupport.org.au or phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on1300 13 38 78.

Penrith Womens Walk and Talk

Meets 5pm every Wednesday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown). More details: www.facebook.com/ Penrithwomenswalkandtalk

Penrith Mens Walk and Talk

Meets 5pm every Thursday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown). More details: www.facebook.com/ PenrithMensWalkAndTalk/

Ropes Crossing Community Carnival Breaks Records

The 2023 Ropes Crossing Community Carnival took place last month, with record crowds turning out for a great day of family entertainment.

The popular local community event took place on Saturday 6th May at Ropes Crossing Oval and was presented by Ropes Crossing Strikers FC.

The festivities were attended by between 3,000 to 4,000 people and it proved to be a huge event for the area. This was an increase on the previous year’s carnival, which saw 2,000 to 3,000 attend, after a two year hiatus.

Ropes Crossing Community Carnival featured fun-packed activities that they are known for, such as dodgem cars, swinging chairs and a giant slide. Market stalls, stage performances by local groups, showbags and a petting zoo was topped by spectacular fireworks display later that night.

“The Carnival blew our expectations once again. It was a great day for everyone” said Anthony Xerri of Ropes Crossing Strikers FC.

It is the main fundraising event held annually by the grassroots football club. The community’s support for the local club will help them to purchase new equipment for the children.

Ropes Crossing Strikers FC would like to thank their sponsors Laing and Simmons – The Abassi Group, Saints, Mitarc, Apec, 2 Types Constructions and John West Logistics (JWL).

Planning has started for the Carnival next year and it promises to be even more exciting.

“We would like to thank the Ropes Crossing Strikers FC Committee and members for their support” he ended.

For up-to-date information about Ropes Crossing Strikers FC, find them on Facebook.

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

At St David’s Church, a room was dedicated as the Luxford Room. The Luxford Family has a long history in association with Llandilo and, in particular, the church. The Room itself now houses an interesting collection of books and memorabilia. As such, they provide a wide spectrum of resource material on many subjects. For examples: the oldest bible in the collection is dated 1734. The oldest book on theology is dated 1824. Catechisms of the Anglican, Roman Catholic Churches provide basis for comparative thought. Amongst the memorabilia is a framed collection of leaves and flowers simply titled “From a Digger Palestine 1917”. The original external lamps still in working condition and framed maps of the original allocation of land grants in Llandilo add to the value of the growing collection in the room.

What can be garnered from all this? Certain is the fact that since its foundation in 1898, the Congregation has weathered the effects of the Boer War, World War 1 and 2, the Korean, Vietnamese, Gulf and Afghanistan Wars, alongside such testing times as the Great Depression in the thirties. Certain also is the fact that a continuous worship of the Holy Trinity has been maintained. The worship is not directed to satisfying personal whims and wishes. It is directed to the continuous involvement in the Liturgy, which allows participation not only in recognizing the presence of the Holy Trinity, but also the participation in the outcome of the life and work of Jesus Christ by sharing in Holy Communion. Alongside this participation in the faithful recognition through prayer, praying the Psalms and listening to readings from Scripture giving stimulation to living life in Christ.

Another consideration is the need to recognize the lessons that arise from history in so many aspects of life, cannot be ignored.

FAITH – MOSAIC COMMUNITY CHURCH (LLANDILO)

Article Written + Submitted by: Pastor Heath Whiley

Life … a Journey or Destination?

Someone once remarked that, ‘Life is a journey, not a destination.’ I like that. It reminds me of a father and son who were crossing a snow covered paddock together. Reaching the other side, the father had his son look back over their footprints. The little boy noticed that whilst his father had walked in a straight line, his own footprints had meandered all over the field. When asked what lesson could be learned from this, the little boy concluded that unlike his father, he was resolved to not miss out on life’s beauty by obsessing over the destination and failing to enjoy the journey. As I said, I like it. ‘Life is a journey, not a destination.’

But who says you can’t have both? For example, imagine leaving for a holiday in which you, your pilot, or ship’s captain have no idea of where they are headed, or of what they are heading into. Of course, this might appear romantic to some. But on the other hand, consider the potential for driving, flying, or sailing into an impossible difficulty or danger. Does any person really jump off a cliff in blind hope that it might be interesting? Even sadder, think of the wonderful sights and experiences you might miss by ultimately arriving at a dump of a destination! By all means, enjoy the journey!

But consider also that sooner or later every journey must end, and that when it does, you will have reached a destination of some sort. The question is, ‘will you have settled merely for the good rather than the best when journeying through the life that God has gifted you with?’ And will the destination you arrive at, be the one that you would have chosen, had you have had the foresight to plan better? Life is a journey, but it is also a destination. Therefore, plan for both!

PROBUS CLUB

Article Written + Submitted by: The Probus Club of Jordan Springs

E: Jordanspringsprobus@gmail.com

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Jordan Springs Probus group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month, at Jordan Springs Community Hub (2-6 Cullen Avenue, Jordan Springs) at 10.00am. New members are always welcome.

Each month, apart from our meeting, we have outings either by bus, train, or car plus a monthly lunch at a local venue. Meetings usually have an informative presentation on various subjects, which are usually informative and interesting.

Our June meeting will be a fun day, with a speaker from the Laughter Yoga group coming out to get us all laughing and enjoying our lives. In the coming months, there will be presentations to assist everyone in planning for the future, youth of the streets, and tracing your family history.

In October, a group of our members are flying to Tasmania for a 10 day getaway. We are a group formed to have fun and meet new people.

For more information, contact Judy on 0414 766763, Tricia 0414 976997, Annie 0409 230753 or via email at jordanspringsprobus@ gmail.com.

Local Priest Marks 60th Anniversary

Reverend John Hebblewhite of St David’s Church in Llandilo has celebrated an important milestone, with his 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood last month.

The significant occasion was recognised at a thanksgiving service and morning tea, with family and friends on hand, at St David’s Church on Saturday 6th May 2023.

Graduating from St Columb’s Theological Hall in Wangaratta in 1961, Reverend John was made a Dmaceeacon in 1962 and a Priest in 1963. He began serving at St Augustine’s Shepparton in Victoria, primarily with Macedon Orthodox congregation in 1962/1963.

Reverend John would go on to serve at various churches throughout Sydney, before arriving at St David’s Church in 2003, 20 years ago.

“Since serving, I have enjoyed watching couples, who I have joined in wedlock, progress and, in particular, their children” Reverend John Hebblewhite explained to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

As well as his Ordination to the Priesthood, Reverend John has had an extensive career in Nursing. He was admitted as a Member to the Order of Australia in 1997 for his contribution to people with disability. The Spinal Injury Nurses Association introduced the ‘John Hebblewhite Award’ for Conference presentation in 2022. The Committee grants the award to a person presenting for the first time and content considered to be of high standard.

Clinical visits to share theory and practice with nurses at spinal injury units have taken him around the world.

Reverend John founded Freedom Across Australia in 1988 with travel for people with disability and also the Skoda and Tatra Automobile Museum in Oberon in 2019.

He has authored several publications, including chronicling St David’s Church with ‘Reflections from St David’s’, ‘Treasures of St David’s’ and ‘A Reed Organ: quirky but beautiful’ detailing the history of the organ at St David’s.

Reverend John continues to enjoy his time serving at Llandilo.

“Good old Llandilo has not yet been swallowed up in housing development progress” he added. Thank you for serving the local community Reverend John Hebblewhite.

r Feature Article [Cover] St David’s Church and Reverend John Hebblewhite | [Above] 60 Years of Ordination | Images Supplied by Reverend John Hebblewhite

Introducing Kaleidoscope Kids Classes

Jordan Springs’ Lynsey Mackay has introduced Kaleidoscope Kids Classes this year and are available to the local community.

The classes are held on Thursday nights at Andromeda Community Hall in Cranebrook – 5 minutes’ drive from Jordan Springs. They have preschool (3 to 5 years) classes from 3:00pm to 3:30pm, primary school group from 4:30pm to 6:00pm, high school group from 6:00pm to 7:45pm and just for fun, adults singing group from 7:45pm to 8:30pm.

“We have three teachers, and we teach group songs, drama, physical theatre, and ensemble movement - theatre skills, so they do fun drama games and build up to reading scripts and acting out scenes as characters. We teach the songs as a group and then we learn how to move on stage to tell the story of the song. Physical theatre is drama technique, thinking about how we move and look on stage as we act and sing,” said Lynsey.

Lynsey and her team enjoy teaching the classes to their students.

“It is so great to watch the student’s confidence grow in their skills and watch them form friendships and have fun in class. Having the three teachers also means we combine our knowledge and skills to give them great value for money as well as personal attention” she smiled.

She has a busy year ahead, with two shows at the Sydney Fringe Festival. The first is the Kaleidoscope Show, telling the story of all the colours that live inside the kaleidoscope in their children’s show, of which all their students from these classes will be involved in.

They are also premiering a new show which is off topic called, The Tritones. It is written, produced and stars Lynsey and the other two teachers from the class and explores the personal and often emotional journey of a life on stage through skits and songs.

“We are very excited about this one!” Lynsey ended.

Enquiries and bookings can be made online for Kaleidoscope Kids Classes at https://kaleidoscope-kids-class.pembee.app. Class information is featured on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Kaleidoscopekidsclass and Instagram at https://www. instagram.com/Kaleidoscopekidsclass.

r Primary school class Kaleido-kids (L-R BACK) Madison Loftus, Mavie Aris, and Kashmir Appleton (L-R FRONT) Aaliyah Thurtell, Pippa Aris, Sophie Loftus, Pheebie-lee Castle-Wenholz, and Isabella Stoddart | Image: Lynsey Mackay/Kaleidoscope Kids Classes

Through Jack’s Eyes

Jordan Springs local Jack Ham is a photographer in demand. Whether it’s a married couple enjoying their first moments together or a stunning sunset in the Blue Mountains, his talent behind the camera is something special. Working in the photography industry since 2006, Jack took the plunge and started his own business, Jack Ham Imagery, in 2020.

“After a job redundancy, my best friend and mentor Enzo Montana sat me down and made me realise that there was no good reason why I couldn’t do this for myself” said Jack to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

“I love having my own business. It’s given me creative freedom when it comes to photographing my clients, which I think has helped me deliver some really beautiful photos over the last couple of years” he continued.

When he’s working, Jack’s favourite subjects to photograph are couples and young families, “My shooting style creates a relaxed environment, where everyone gets to be themselves and gives me the chance to photograph them naturally. Even the most difficult of models (let’s be honest, usually a grumpy teen or dad who’d rather be at home) remark how it ‘really wasn’t that bad’”.

Jack has many favourite local places to photograph, including right here in Jordan Springs.

“If you’re wanting to try some autumn/winter photos for yourself, try Brick Kiln Park in Jordan Springs. The best time of day is late afternoon” Jack replied.

He also enjoys the beauty of the Blue Mountains, “One of the best kept secrets in the mountains is Elysian Rock Lookout. Elysian Rock for some reason doesn’t get the tourist bus traffic, and boasts 180 degree views of Kings Tableland, Mount Solitary, Ruined Castle, and The Three Sisters. Be sure to arrive 20 minutes prior to sunrise for the most spectacular light show”.

The secret to taking the perfect photo is in the light.

“The word photography comes from the Greek words photos (light) and graphos (to draw). To take the perfect photo, you need to have a good understanding of light.

“The best time of day for a portrait shoot is the hour after sunrise and the hours leading up to sunset. Knowing what the weather is doing helps as well. If you’ve got a clear day, you will be dictated by the position of the sun on what directions you will shoot, whereas if it’s a cloudy, overcast day you have a lot more flexibility” he stated.

Jack runs one on one workshops for people who want to learn more about their cameras, through to more in depth workshops such as photographing food at home or capturing the night sky. He’s got spots left open for family and couple photoshoots in 2023 and is taking bookings for weddings for 2024. Search @jackhamimagery on Instagram and Jack Ham Imagery on Facebook for more.

r Elysian Rock - A hidden gem of a lookout in the mountains, with a view that’s worth getting up for | Image: Jack Ham Imagery

Local Students Complete Active Volunteering Course

To coincide with National Volunteer Week, 17 Year 11 students were presented with their Certificate I in Active Volunteering (CHC14015) attained during 2022. This Certificate is a vocational course and nationally recognised qualification.

Mrs Fiona Wright, Director of Students 10-12 said: “Year 10 students at the College are given the opportunity to enrol in the course and complete five units of work across the year.

- Be an Effective Volunteer

- Communicate in the Workplace

- Work with Diverse People

- Use digital technology for simple workplace tasks

- Participate in Work Health and Safety

Students participate in set days (Incursions) for each unit of work and, also, complete at least 20 hours of volunteer work over the year.”

Student Ava Toland completed all the components of the course and received her Certificate 1 with 16 of her fellow students.

“Throughout the year we participated in practical activities such as role-playing situations we might face as volunteers and how to deal with them.”

“While the course was aimed at teaching us how to be good volunteers, a lot of the content crossed over with the how to be good employees. Every student took something from the course that they will use throughout their lives.”

“The College provided many ways for students to achieve their 20 hours of volunteer work. I chose to complete my twenty hours outside of school. I helped coached a netball team outside of school hours for a whole netball season. It was heaps of fun and helped me develop many new skills such as organisation, and time management.”

Mrs Wright said: “Serving others is something which we believe strongly in at the College. We want to extend our students beyond academics and offer ways in which they can develop their character and go into the community to make a difference for Christ.”

r Year 11 student, Ava Toland being presented with her Certificate by Principal, Mrs Felicity Grima | Image/Article: Penrith Anglican College

PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Monica Purcell |

Family Facilitator

Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services

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E: info@nepeancommunity.org.au

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week: Can You Spoil a Baby?

The short answer is “no”! Even though this has long been a worry for new parents, the current science reassures us that there is no way to spoil baby. Babies who receive warm, sensitive, and responsive care from their parents get a much better start in life.

You may have been told it’s wrong to give “too much attention” to a crying baby. You are not the first parent to receive this advice! In 1894, a popular guide to parenting instructed its readers that “Babies under six months should never be played with: and the less of it at anytime the better for the infant.” But, as the science of attachment and child development has advanced, this myth has been totally de-bunked.

To the contrary, the more a child can rely on the emotional and physical availability of caregivers, the more independent they become in the long run. A child who knows their parent ‘has their back’ is unburdened to explore their world with full curiosity, tenacity and zeal. Exploration and play support children’s emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development.

On a physiological level, separation from a primary caregiver triggers a stress response in the baby’s nervous system. This stress response occurs not only in situations of physical separation. When a caregiver is close by physically, but their attention is elsewhere (e.g. staring at a screen), a baby’s stress hormones will naturally spike. Babies can withstand some separation, but pro-longed exposure to stress without recovery is toxic to a growing body and brain.

When distressed or uncomfortable, crying is a baby’s way of reconnecting with a safe adult who can attend to their needs. These needs may be physical (e.g. hunger, tiredness) or emotional (e.g. the need for safety, security, comfort). Beyond having immediate needs met, a baby needs consistency in knowing their needs will be met in the future. That’s why the current advice is to respond to your crying baby as much and as often as you can.

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week runs every June to highlight the importance of babies’ emotional wellbeing and development. Find out more at aaimh.org.au.

Corpus ChristiCRANEBROOKPrimary

We work in partnership with our parish, families and local secondary schools, Xavier College Llandilo, Caroline Chisholm College (girls) Glenmore Park, to provide quality Catholic schooling from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Enrolling Now

• Learning environment enriched by faith and values

• Broad curriculum including Religious Education

• Wide range of cocurricular activities

• (sport, creative and performing arts, academic competitions, etc)

• Dedicated and professional teaching staff

• New and integrated technology including interactive whiteboards, laptops and iPads

• Learning support and enrichment programs

• Transition programs (Kindergarten and Year 6 for high school)

• Extensive recreational and sporting areas

• Active and supportive parent community

For more information please contact Corpus Christi’s Principal Mrs Sarah O’Rourke

If you’re looking for a fun dog sport to enjoy with your dog or want some advice on what dog would suit your lifestyle, then look no further than Dogs on Show! This free and fun event is held at DOGS NSW grounds at Orchard Hills.

Dogs on Show will feature a Championship Dog Show, a colourful Pageant of Breeds (a showcase of different breeds and information about their origins) and sporting demonstrations which include Agility, Drafting, Dances with Dogs, Junior Handlers, Herding, Trick Dog, Scent Work, Earthdog Trials and Retrieving. Come and see which sport you and your dog could try a paw at!

Besides a showcase of dog products and services stands, ‘Dogs on Show’ will also have many breed clubs in attendance as well as a DOGS NSW Information stand to provide expert advice on all the Dogs Australia recognised breeds.

This will be a fabulous day out for any dog enthusiast, or simply a fun FREE day out for the entire family. There is something for

everyone, so why not come along and enjoy in the festivities.

When: Saturday 17 June 2023

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Where: The Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs

44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills NSW

This event is brought to you by DOGS NSW and proudly sponsored by Royal Canin.

Be a part of all the FREE fun sports and activities at Dogs on Show!

Bring your dog, bring your family, and have FUN!

This event has FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!

For further information go to: https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/ upcoming-events/dogs-on-show-championship-show-openday/

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ DOGSNSW/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ dogsnsw/

Saturday 10 June, 9am-3.30pm

Help keep valuable resources out of landfill by bringing your unwanted clothing, accessories (belts, scarves, handbags) and linen to Council’s free textile recycling drop-off event! Items dropped-off on the day will be recycled with Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) to be made into new items such as blankets, floor rugs and tote bags. New, unworn clothing is welcome at the event, these items will be donated to local charities partnered with Textile Recyclers Australia such as The Haven and WestCare. *only clean items will be accepted on the day

Children & Dogs

Having children and dogs together can be a great experience. Most dogs end up bonding strongly with children in the family and the love between a child and a dog can be a wonderful thing. However, many people assume that dogs should be willing to tolerate absolutely anything a child does. Some parents will allow their children to chase, poke, pull tails and annoy the family pet! While some dogs can tolerate this, this puts the child in immense risk if the dog decides it has finally had enough.

The best way to avoid a potentially dangerous situation is to supervise all interactions between your dog and your kids. Even if your dog is friendly & gentle, remember that it only takes a few seconds for a child to accidently hurt a dog and for the dog to react. If you supervise diligently, you can step in when necessary to avoid bad experiences for both your dog and your children.

What signs are you looking for as a parent? If a dog shows their teeth or growls at a child, obviously they are feeling overwhelmed and reacting. But there are subtle signs that you can pick up before such dramatic behaviours occur. It is much safer to learn and recognise early warning signs that a dog is feeling uncomfortable, overwhelmed or uncomfortable.

The first signs that a dog is getting uncomfortable is often a 'freeze' or a hard stare. Some dogs will simply run away and some dogs will also prick their ears back when they are feeling anxious. If these signs fail to deter the action that is making the dog uncomfortable, the signs may escalate to snarling, growling and biting.

If you aren't able to supervise the interaction between your dog and children, it is best to confine the dog in a safe area away from the kids. If you teach your dog to be comfortable in a crate, you can easily put them away when necessary. A crate also provides a safe place for your dog to sleep & eat without worrying about children bothering them. Make sure that children cannot access your dog's confinement area as this needs to be the dogs 'safe space'.

To accomplish a good relationship between pets and children, there should be frequent positive interactions for the young pup to meet children during its early months of life. Puppies are most social and receptive to learning up to 16 weeks of age; the experiences and interactions they have during this time can make a lifelong impression. This means that if a young child accidentally hurts a young puppy, the puppy may be scared or act inappropriately towards children all its life. Ongoing positive experiences between children and puppies are essential to maintain healthy social relationships.

Puppies should be introduced to children when they are calm, and treats should be used to facilitate introductions; this allows the puppy to build a positive association with children. Positive interactions at a young age help prevent the development of fear, avoidance behaviour and aggression when the pet becomes older.

All family members should make a point of gently and positively handling the puppy in ways that a child might touch it. This may mean that you give the puppy treats while touching the tail, ears, body as well as during grooming, nail trimming and teeth brushing. This will allow the puppy to become used to handling and not become fearful. Any type of physical punishment, threats with the hand or forceful interactions should be avoided. Pets must learn that the human hand is friendly and not to be feared; if pets associate hand movement with threats or discomfort, they can bite when a child moves a hand towards them as they may associate it with a previous negative interaction.

Puppy Preschool classes that encourage family attendance can be a great way for puppies to interact with other dogs, people and children in a controlled environment. However, it is important that puppies are not overwhelmed so they do not develop fear or avoidance behaviour towards other animals or people.

For further information about integrating a new puppy into the family call Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on 0247362027.

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Local’s Call for Shade at Jordan Springs Dog Park

Local resident Susan Cartwright has created a petition, with the hope of shade being provided at Jordan Springs Dog Park.

The petition, titled ‘Provide shade to Jordan Springs Dog Parks’, was created on the popular website change.org on 8th of April this year. Since that time, 183 people have signed it. This is just short of the target of 200 that Susan set.

“The Jordan Springs Dog Park is in constant use. Penrith City Council provides an excellent service with separate areas for big and small dogs, mowed lawns, empty bins, waste bags and so on” explained Susan to the Jordan Springs Gazette.

“The problem is that the trees are not big enough to provide shade” she continued.

Susan believes the warmer weather makes it harder to visit the dog park.

“In the Summer, you can’t really go to the park unless it is early in the morning or late at night. Many people work and can’t make those times. For the sake of the dogs and their human companions, we really, really need shade” Susan stated.

Her goal is for shade sails to be made available for both the big and small dog areas.

“My goal is for Penrith City Council to put up big shade sails over the park benches in both the big and small dog park benches. If I can get over 200 people to sign the petition, then I will take it to the Council.

“Go to the Jordan Springs Dog Park Facebook page to find the petition. The more the merrier” she concluded.

HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness

P: 0418 166 269

Could Stool Transplants Cure Ulcerative Colitis?

Generally Ulcerative colitis (UC) is considered incurable. Regular medical approaches to UC involve ongoing sometimes extensive medical or surgical intervention with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and/or immunosuppressive drugs. These interventions are supportive rather than curative and can themselves have side effects.

Treatment with antibiotics can improve UC symptoms, as well as UC colonoscopy and histological disease scores, suggesting gut microbes may help cause UC.

Animal colitis models show:

1. germ free animals get little intestinal inflammation, while

2. adding microbes heightens colitis.

Human UC patients have alterations in gut microbial composition.

Faecal microbial transplantation (FMT) tries to correct gut microbial composition.

Doctors taking stool from healthy stool-donors which is then transplanted into the bowels of UC patient.

A recent study looked at a specific method of FMT called ‘short duration FMT’ (SD-FMT) to determine if this newer method could induce remission more successfully. Stool was prepared/

processed without oxygen present, to minimise loss of oxygen sensitive donor microbes maximising transfer of beneficial organisms.

73 patients were randomised to receive either, 200 mL of faecal suspension from healthy donors (38 patients) or autologous (their own) stool (35 patients) as control. each group then received two further 100-mLs of their respective faecal suspensions, via enema In the following 7 days.

Researchers monitored disease activity, of patients in weeks 4, 8, and 52 and found that by week 8, steroid-free remission* was achieved by:

1. 12 of 38 participants (32%) donor SD-FMT; 5 of these maintained remission at 12 months,

2. 3 of the 35 (9%) receiving autologous SD-FMT; none maintained remission at 12 months,

Clearly FMT is not a cure all, but for the 13% of people in whom remission was maintained, it would be a god send. The interesting thing here is that no attempt was made in this study to determine the effects of or manipulate patient diet or micronutrient intake, both of which may have significant effects on disease, host health and bacterial health and diversity.

v Jordan Springs Dog Park | Image: Susan Cartwright

FOOD 4 THOUGHT Fibonacci

Shop 13, Southlands Shopping centre

2 birmingham Road, South Penrith nSW 2750

Mum and I visited Fibonacci in South Penrith for Lunch. Fibonacci is at Southlands Shopping Centre on Birmingham Road in South Penrith.

For my meal, I chose the Fibo Big Brekkie. This big breakfast consisted of eggs your way, bacon, smoked salmon, avocado, spinach, mushroom, tomato, and toast. I modified this breakfast and swapped the smoked salmon for sausage and swapped the spinach for haloumi. The sausages and bacon were crisp, full of flavour along with the cherry tomatoes and mushrooms and the haloumi was cooked right and flavoursome. The avocado was fresh and was an excellent addition to this breakfast. I enjoyed the hot buttered toast and together this breakfast was filling and complete.

I also enjoyed a mug of flat white coffee. The coffee at Fibonacci is always superb. The coffee was fresh, creamy, and contained so much flavour. I really enjoyed how smooth this coffee was and can highly recommend this coffee to anyone who visits this venue. Mum also enjoyed a flat white coffee and felt that the coffee was creamy and had plenty of flavour.

Mum chose the Avocado Chicken with Salad, which consisted of grilled chicken breast cooked in creamy garlic avocado sauce served with chips or salad. She said that the avocado garlic sauce was full of flavour and the chicken was moist and tender. The salad had a tasty dressing and the whole meal was very filling. Very enjoyable.

If you are after a quick lunch and excellent coffee, I can recommend Fibonacci.

I wish to thank Allie for looking after Mum and I. Allie and the team did take in to account my sesame allergy and Allie did say that they take allergies very seriously.

The service we received was quick, efficient and Allie treated all the customers with a smile and greeted them as they entered the venue. When you are greeted this way, you feel welcome, and looking after your customers is very important.

Penrith Charity Pays it Forward

Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc. (PIF) are a small group of volunteers, 25 in total, who form a registered not-forprofit organisation. They are a local charity that hosts a Sunday evening dinner service each week at Jamison Park on York Road in Penrith at 5:30pm.

PIF have been operational since 2013 in the Penrith area. They are one of very few local charities that provide a hot, sit-down meal including a refreshment and dessert.

When donations are available, they distribute warm clothing, towels, blankets, bathroom, and sanitary items and have an open food pantry for the needy. PIF is not associated with any religious groups or political parties.

“Our mission statement is to work alongside many likeminded local charity groups to provide support, comfort and dignity to those living on the streets and doing it tough without judgement or bias” said Gabriele Seidel-Wynne of Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc.

They were granted a government grant for capital items two years ago, and this was used to purchase a trailer and other nonconsumable items to allow them to continue and improve their dinner service. This also allows them to move to various locations when requested/needed. PIF have no building that they operate from. They operate under the eaves of the sporting facility in Jamison Park, in Penrith. They rent a storage unit to hold their supplies, which is paid for from their fund raising.

“We have been supported by local businesses and volunteers, who make up meals for each service. PIF has previously been able to raise funds by way of sausage sizzles and cake stalls at Bunnings and the like. However, since COVID-19, fundraisers are harder to secure and all but one of our supporting businesses have closed. Some of the PIF volunteers have fallen away due to job loss, health, age, and safety concerns” she explained.

PIF have become members of Foodbank and Good360. While this offsets some of the costs involved, there is growing concern as their funds are depleting, whilst the need for their service is on the rise.

“To continue to support the vulnerable who are in need, homeless or in DV situations, PIF would greatly appreciate donations for our Annual Winter Appeal. The monies raised through this allow us to provide much needed requests from our patrons. These things include but are not limited to, blankets, sleeping bags, coverlets, warm winter clothing, towels, sanitary and hygiene products. Many of the things we take for granted” Gabriele stated.

For more information about Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc., call 0459 262637 or find them on Facebook.

**Restaurants are not privy to reviews taking place, and all meals are fully paid by us.

Fibo Big Brekkie

r [Top] Dinner being served at Jamison Park [Above] Some of the volunteers at their dinner service at Jamison Park | Image/Article: Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc. (PIF)

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