Oran Park Gazette February 2020 by District Gazette

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Council Says Thank You to Volunteers Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, recently said thank you to almost 70 local organisations on behalf of Camden Council, at the annual Volunteer Thank You Reception. More than 250 people attended the reception, which was hosted at Camden Civic Centre. It was an opportunity to give back to those individuals and groups always giving to others and they were treated to dinner and dessert, entertainment and a gift, with even a few lucky door prizes up for grabs. The groups acknowledged at the reception included: • Argyle Street Business Collective; • Bushcare Volunteers; • Camden Art Prize Committee; • Camden Bicentennial Equestrian Park Committee; • Camden Chamber of Commerce Tourism and Industry; • Camden Historical Society; • Camden Rural Fire Service; • Camden SES; • Cobbitty Rural Fire Service; • Harrington Park Seniors Group; • Heritage Advisory Committee; • Macarthur Disability Service; • Narellan Lions Club; and

• Narellan Men’s Shed. Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said the number of volunteers thanked spoke volumes about the Camden community. “It warms my heart to see so many people put their hand up to volunteer for Council, despite leading such busy lives themselves,” Cr Fedeli said. “The Camden community has a long history of volunteering, with voluntary organisations going back as far as the 19th century. “The time and effort these volunteers have put in throughout the year means so much to us here at Council, as well as the broader community. Without their help and support, many of the things we do here at Council would not be possible. “The contribution made to the Camden area by these volunteers is absolutely invaluable and we simply can’t thank them enough.”

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Our Local Heroes The heroics shown by our emergency services this fire season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Their hard work and dedication to protect our lives whilst risking their own is something we can all be thankful for. We spoke to Steve Deweske, the Captain of the Catherine Field Rural Fire Brigade, about the support the local community has shown during these devastating times. “I’ve been a member of Catherine Field Rural Fire Brigade for the past 11 years. Catherine Field currently has 30 members. “Our brigade looks after the area of Catherine Field. We also attend incidents within the Macarthur region as well as assisting other regions when called upon. Many of the Macarthur brigades have been committed since early December to the areas of Buxton, Bargo, Oakdale, Hill Top, Orangeville/ Werombi, and as far south as Wingello” Steve said. During the past 4 months, their brigade volunteers have been deployed to South East Queensland, Far Northern NSW including Glen Innes, Coffs Harbour, Taree, as well as the South Coast and Southern NSW to areas such as Batlow and Tumut. “The brigade and the entire zone are very thankful for the generosity and support which has been unprecedented.. “It is the little things such as a wave or a thank you that go a long way to help us provide a service to the community. The amount of welfare such as food and water that has been donated to brigades has been overwhelming. The offers given to volunteers from local businesses has been outstanding. All the volunteers are extremely grateful for all the ongoing support from the greater community. We would also like to acknowledge the support given to the volunteers from their employers to release their employees” explained Steve to the Oran Park Gazette. Captain Steve also emphasized the importance of protecting your family and your home during the fire season and throughout the year. “Ensure that you have a bush fire survival plan and working smoke alarms. Please take the 20 minutes to discuss your bush fire survival plan with your family. Stay up to date on current incidents with apps such as the New South Wales Rural Fire Service ‘Fires Near Me’ app. This app is also a very helpful tool to use when travelling around the state” he ended. You can find the bush fire survival plan at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/bush-fire-survival-plan. Further information can be found at https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au. r

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Camden Monopoly Sales Donation Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, recently presented Camden-Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee with a cheque for $60,000 at the ‘Say No 2 DV Breakfast’. The money was raised from the sales of the incredibly popular Camden Monopoly. All 2,000 copies of the boardgame were sold in under one week, raising $120,000 to be split evenly between Camden-Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee and Lifeline Macarthur. Cr Fedeli said Council had a long history of partnering with local community groups to help prevent domestic violence prevention and provide support to victims. “We strongly believe there is absolutely no room for domestic violence in the Camden area,” Cr Fedeli said. “It’s unacceptable and the community here won’t stand for it. That is why Council is so honoured to be able to help CamdenWollondilly Domestic Violence Committee deliver their much-needed projects with our ongoing support and, of course, this incredible donation. “I would like to thank local groups and the community for their support of Council’s domestic violence awareness and prevention partnerships. I would like to encourage residents to continue that support so we can all do our part to provide a safe, happy and healthy community for everyone. “The only way to reduce the incidences of violence is to work together as a community. This is a commitment that Camden Council will continue to honour into the future.” The Camden Monopoly featured 22 locations from across the The game was made possible by its gold, silver and bronze Camden area, selected by the community through a survey. sponsors, which include: They include: • Narellan Town Centre; • Leppington Train Station; • The Hermitage, Gledswood Hills; • St John's Anglican Church; • Meals on Wheels Camden; • St Paul's Catholic Church; • Plus Fitness • Narellan Sports Hub; • Century 21 Real Estate, The Paramount Group • Birriwa Reserve Outdoor Youth Space; • Camden Hire; • Camelot House; • The Mac Credit Union; • Clintons Toyota; • Belgenny Farm; • Harrington Estates; • Camden Town Farm; • Grimes Finance and Mortgages; and • Oran Park Library; and • Cobbitty Village. • Narellan Carpet Court. r

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Spread Some Happiness

Fostering a Love of Reading

A new year brings with it hope. Hope that we can make changes to our lives to make us better people. One of those changes we can all make is a random act of kindness. Random acts of kindness can come in many forms. It can be ringing that family member or friend you haven’t spoken to in years, paying for a stranger’s coffee or walking your neighbour’s dog. These acts are often very small and simple to do, yet they can have a long, lasting affect that brings happiness. Why not set yourself a goal, a goal to do one random act of kindness a week. One act a week will equal 52 in a year, which is a lot of random acts of kindness when you look around and see just how many people we have in our local community. You don’t need to plan your random act of kindness, after all it wouldn’t be random if you knew exactly what you were doing. It can be an act that pops into your brain when you least expect it. Often the best acts are those that are spontaneous and just happen. Don’t be afraid to share your random act of kindness. They have been known to be contagious and people love sharing happy experiences. You can share it on social media or even write it down in a book. At the end of the year, you can reflect on all the kindness you gave back to the world. Just remember, no one is too small to change the world one random act of kindness at a time!

Reading is a fundamental skill that involves interpreting and comprehending written words. At school, the main focus for children is to learn to read, then as children get older, the focus shifts on reading to learn. Amongst all this learning, sometimes the love of reading gets sidelined, or perhaps the spark of joy fails to ignite. It is difficult to love reading when you struggle to interpret meaning. It is also difficult to love reading when you only see it as a chore or task to be completed. It is proactive to be diligent in encouraging your child to love reading from a young age. In order to foster a love of reading, it is important to build positive experiences around reading. One way to do this is to simply read books to your child whilst they listen or follow along with their eyes. This can be done in short bursts to build up the ability to sustain attention, and gradually move to longer sessions, perhaps when the story is quite engaging, or the attention span develops. Another way to build a positive experience is to let your child read whatever interests them. They don’t need to be reading a novel, they could read a comic, magazine, newspaper, website, blog or information book. Make reading fun by letting them have control over what they read – the library is a great place for this as there are so many books available and it costs you nothing to join. The greatest way to foster a love of reading is to share your love of reading with your child. Let them see you reading a book, or if you are reading an article or post on your phone (even if it is social media) tell your child you are reading. Explain how you enjoy reading and how it makes you feel to be able to learn something new or to use your imagination. Remember: “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” – Emilie Buchwald.

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Oran Park Named in 2020 Suburbs to Watch Douglas Driscoll, CEO of award-winning real estate group Starr Partners (starrpartners.com.au), has announced his hotly anticipated top 10 Sydney suburbs to watch in 2020. Having recently predicted that the Sydney property market will see the growth of the “exurb” – a prosperous area outside, or on the fringe of, a city’s metropolitan area – it should come as no surprise that Oran Park has been named by real estate expert Douglas Driscoll, CEO of Starr Partners, as a top 10 Sydney suburb to watch in 2020. “I recently forecast that the Sydney property market will soon witness the continued growth of three “exurbs” – and Oran Park will be one of them. Despite being a relatively new suburb, it has a fairly self-sufficient population with good infrastructure, low housing density and reasonable commute times to the city and is fast developing its own personality. Part of Sydney’s emerging Aerotropolis, and just a short distance from the $35 million Gregory Hills Health and Business Centre, transport links – and jobs – won’t be hard to come by” said Douglas Driscoll. The top 10 Sydney suburbs to watch in 2020 are: 1. Oran Park 2. Kensington 3. Crows Nest 4. Bellevue Hill 5. Busby 6. Summer Hill 7. Merrylands 8. Pagewood 9. Blaxland 10. Lalor Park r Image: www.pexels.com

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All Ready for Big School

With 2020 now upon us, it’s almost time for thousands of children across the country to pack their bags, give their parents a big hug and walk through the school gates for the very first time to start Kindergarten. Four-year-old Xavier Foley is getting ready to start at St Gregory’s College Junior School and he can’t wait for big school! Xavier, who has two brothers Tommy (6) and Lachlan (3), is looking forward to making new friends and playing soccer at lunchtime with his older brother. “He loves anything to do with animals. He has an encyclopedia knowledge on animals and quite often teaches me things,” said Kymberley Foley, Xavier’s Mum. “Xavier has been going to childcare, which also runs a preschool program. In addition, after orientation he was given a pack from his school to help prepare him for this year which he has loved” she explained. It’s no secret that parents have been known to share the same nervous anticipation as their child when they start school. This can be eased if your child is happy and ready to start their journey ahead, just like Xavier. “My heart will burst with how proud I am of him! He is very excited and has shown no nerves or apprehension at this stage, so that definitely makes the transition easier. I think it will be easier the second time round as both Xavier and us as parents know he has a big brother at the school” said Kymberley. He has already set his sights on a career working with animals when he finishes school, where he hopes to find rare animals and to also save them. Look out David Attenborough! “Gregory Hills really has a community feel. We are friends with all our neighbours and everyone knows each other at school. I love that Xavier will be starting Kindergarten with a lot of children that he will be graduating Year 12 with and creating lifelong friendships” ended Kymberley. r Feature Article: [Cover + Above] Xavier ready to start his new journey. Images: Kymberley Foley

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Oran Park Probus Club A general meeting of the Oran Park Probus Club will be held on Tuesday February 4, 2020. This will be the first meeting for 2020 and we would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is retired or semi-retired to come along and find out what Probus has to offer. Probus is a social club that aims to promote friendship, fellowship and fun to like-minded people. This is especially important in retirement when you have lost the social links that were related to your work. For some this can be a lonely time. Probus provides opportunities to make new friends and enjoy a range of activities. Activities at Oran Park Probus Club include Coffee and Chats and lunches at various venues, day tours and longer tours within Australia and overseas, Travel Tales and movie and craft groups. We

are hoping to start some new activity groups this year. Speakers at our meetings are entertaining and knowledgeable. At the February meeting our speaker will come from the Australian Maritime Museum to talk to us about the bombing of Darwin. If you are interested please come as a visitor on February 4, 9.30am for 10.00am start. You will be welcomed. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month (except January), at the NewLife Church, corner of Central Avenue and Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park. Further enquiries to the secretary, Liz. r Cruising on the Nepean Belle | Image Supplied Ph 0410758755 or email oranpark@probusclubs.com.au FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

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Fire and Stuff The fiery start to the year has challenged all of us in Oran Park (and across our nation) to think about what the things we cherish are. Despite our town remaining mercifully free from the firefront it was pretty scary to see blackened leaves fluttering from the sky. Night after night, we watched the stories of homes wiped out and people escaping from the flames - all whilst our amazing RFS strode towards the inferno to protect what they could. An immanent fire threat causes us to grab the most precious and irreplaceable items - the photo albums, rings, insurance policy, etc. I’ve heard stories of those who fled looking at their cars the next day and wondering why some things made the cut and others didn’t. What becomes precious in those moments seems like either living things - pets, or objects soaked in memories. The opposite occurs when we move home - as all of us have had to do to be here. On those days I find myself looking at the truck (2!) and wondering how on earth I got so much stuff? Was it really all necessary? Would I miss one of the trucks if it didn’t turn up!? Whether in a state of complete loss, or being overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it - our stuff troubles us. When confronted by a man who wanted Jesus to direct his brother to divide his inheritance Jesus answered, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” This year at NewLife you’re invited to join us as we figure out just what true life consists of. We’ll start by hearing Jesus’s call to put Him and His Kingdom before our own. After all, treasuring Jesus is one thing we can possess that will never burn. FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish Over recent weeks and months, we have all seen the apocalyptic images of bushfires, and many in our region have faced firsthand the smoke and falling embers and ash, and the reality of being evacuated from their homes. Across our state and nation, “Lives have been lost, homes and towns have been destroyed, smoke has shrouded large swathes of our country. And there is no end in sight to the horror which confronts us with our powerlessness before the devastating force of nature”. At times like this we can, as Bishop Brian Mascord (the Catholic Bishop of Wollongong – the diocese in which our region is included) said in a recent reflection, ask: “Where is God in all that has taken place?” As Bishop Brian said: the answer is simply in those who have stood with others in fighting the fires, who stand alongside people in their grief, and those who provide support where and when it is needed. “Those emergency service workers who have worked so hard can only be seen as heroic in their efforts, and courageous in their putting their own lives on the line, and for that we can only be grateful”. Here in our local Catholic parish of St Mary MacKillop Oran Park we have been supporting the St Vincent de Paul Conference Bushfire Appeal. For those who would like to join us in making a donation to this appeal, all you need to do is go to the Vinnies website: www.vinnies.org.au “As Australia experiences these devastating bushfires, let us continue to pray for rain, relief and the generosity of friends and strangers as they work together to keep people, wildlife, livestock and property, safe and to re-build communities”

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Charging Into 2020!

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Get excited as footy season is almost here! It’s time to jump online and register for this season. Head on over to the Oran Park Chargers JRLFC Facebook page for all the information about this. You can find them on Facebook by searching “Oran Park Gregory Hills Chargers JRLFC”. The local club will be holding their registration/information days from 10:00am till 2:00pm at the following locations: • Saturday 1st February 2020 at Gregory Hills Town Centre • Saturday 8th February 2020 at Oran Park Podium • Saturday 15th February at Gregory Hills Town Centre • All registrations do need to be completed online, so they do encourage you to do this at home. However, if you have any issues, they can assist you on the day. They will be available on the day to accept registration payments. Be sure to hand in your Active Kids vouchers and provide registration documentation (birth certificates, utility bills etc).

Gregory Hills Netball Club had one of their best seasons yet last year, with seven teams competing in the Campbelltown District Netball Association Competition and 2020 looks set to be even better. Of the seven teams that competed for the local club, two teams came away as Premiers, with the Under 13’s and the Division 9 Ladies Teams triumphant in 2019. “The Gregory Hills Netball Club had a great season last year, with two teams winning their competitions. We’re looking forward to another amazing season of netball in 2020 with more players” smiled Deb Turner, President of Gregory Hills Netball Club. Anyone that is interested in joining their proud club can attend their registration days this month. They will be held on Saturday 1st February at Campbelltown District Netball Association Clubhouse at Minto from 10:00am till 2:00pm, and on Saturday 22nd February at Gregory Hills Town Centre (outside Woolworths) from 10:00am till 1:00pm. Don’t forget to bring your Active Kids vouchers; that can be used to assist in covering registration costs for players in years K-12. Senior players can register online through mynetball.com.au. For more information about Gregory Hills Netball Club, find them on Facebook.

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Thursday Wallacia Fishing Club 6pm - 8pm At Wallacia Bowling Club General Meeting 2nd Thursday Of Every Month. Everyone Welcome. Especially New Members. Juniors and Seniors. Ring 0421 372 250 for more details

COBBITTY First Saturday of the month Cobbitty Village Markets Where: Cobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty. Enquiries: 0438 512 728 cobbittymarkets.com.au

LUDDENHAM First Saturday of the month Luddenham Uniting Church Markets Starts early for bargains Over 20 stalls selling various goods Tea, coffee, sandwiches and scones sold in Church Hall Northern Rd, Luddenham Enquiries Heather 0427510501 First Saturday of the month Mulgoa Landcare Group 9am – 1pm. Phone: 0411 487 512 for venue. Market at Uniting Church, Northern Rd, Luddenham. Cancer Council Rose bushes for sale. Last Sunday of the month Hubertus Country Club Markets 8:30am start. Household goods, brica-brac, arts and crafts, plants, food and refreshments. 205 Adams Rd, Luddenham Booking + Enquires: Cheryl 0416 792 719

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Sunday - Once each season Mulgoa Country Market 8 March, 14 June, 13 September, 13 December 10am - 2pm. Join us in the beautiful Mulgoa Park to welcome the new season each quarter with local stallholders in a country environment. From food stalls to jumping castles, hand made items, plants and more. Wednesday Rotary Club of Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley Cost of meal $20.00 per head (One course, Plus tea coffee/BYO Alcohol) To book, contact Jan Bradley on 0428 289 919. Expressions of interest for Guest Speakers, please call Jan or email: wmvrotary@iprimus.com.au

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WARRAGAMBA Recently moved into Oran Park Town? Whether you’re an owner or a tenant, the Oran Park Town Development Team would like to welcome you! To receive your Welcome Gift and Information Pack. Please Contact the Sales Office on 9043 7500 Every Tuesday Community Playgroup 10am –11.30am Oran Park Library Community Room 72 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570 Benevolent Society 0450 840 188 Every Wednesday PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican Church 10am (During School terms) PlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquiries: www.newlifeanglican.org. au/wp/playtime Every Wednesday + Thursday + Friday BIBS (Babies into books) 10 am Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers. 10am Wednesday @ Oran Park Library 10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @ Narellan Library Wednesday Sprouts Academy (tuition) 4.30pm – 5.30pm For information call Inderpreet on 0449 573 927 or email sproutsacademy.au@gmail.com Wednesdays + Saturdays Storytime @ Oran Park Library, 11am Wednesdays, 10.30am Saturdays Thursday 9:30am –11am (During School Terms) Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran Park St Mary Mackillop Catholic Parish 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park Cost: $2.00 per child / per week Little Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run by St.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome. Phone: (02) 4648 2226 Parish Office Email: oranpark@dow.org.au

Fourth Thursday of the month Dilly Wanderer 9:30am –11am. Civic Park, Weir Rd, Warragamba Monday, Wednesday + Friday Warradale Men’s Shed 9am – 2pm. A place where men can socialise, talk about their problems and build new friendships. We are a member of the “Australian Men’s Shed Association” Come to us if you have time on your hands or just want to sit around yarning.. We are at 10 Eighteenth St, Warragamba (opposite the Worker’s Club). Try your hand at woodworking, gardening etc. We welcome, we listen, we help. Try us. Roll up any time. Enquires: Gary 0433 396 369, Les 0408 969 593, Graeme 0468 450 269 Thursday Gentle Exercise Group 9am – 10am Do you want to join a friendly group with lots of laughs & social interaction? Work at your own pace. Memory & Relaxation Techniques. A great way to improve: Osteoporosis and Arthritis problems, Co-ordination & Balance Warragamba Town Hall. Cost: $3 Enquires: 4774 1273 Friday Warragamba Hobby Hut 10am - 12noon. Morning teas are held each Friday 10am. These groups are informal and designed for sharing, so please drop in and have a look around. Opening times for the shop are: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 2pm, and and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Location: Hobby Hut 13 Third Street, Warragamba. Friday Our Community Pantry Northern Outreach Service 7pm-8pm A food rescue service providing food hampers to the local community. The Friday night pick up service provides hampers from $30. Location: Warragamba Town Hall Annex - 1 Civic Centre Circle, Warragamba.

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