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www.oranparkgazette.com.au September 2022 1 HARRINGTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE & SKIN CANCER CLINIC BULK BILLING PRACTICE 02 4648 1666 Suite 1, 23 Fairwater Drive, Harrington Park NSW 2567 OPEN 7 DAYS Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am – 12:00pm Dr Debbie Le Dr David Sor Dr Roy Abi Hanna Dr Ahmed El Ayoubi Dr Kavitha Sathiyanantha Dr James Lam oran park SEPTEMBER 2022 | Issue 76 Oran Park Podium 4601 1811 www.marsdens.net.au Solicitor Partner Jacob Mitchell Lachlan Gelder Ph. 02 4604 5550 X-ray | Ultrasound | CT | www.oranparkradiology.com.auMRI Better Care, Better You New Primary School in Gregory Hills to Open Next Year See Article Pg 10

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It’s expected all eight men – who are members of OMCG – will be charged.

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“There are eight categories for residents, schools and businesses to enter and I encourage you all to get out in your garden the sunshine while entering the competition”.Categories this open until Monday 10 October.Formore information and to enter the competition, go to camden.nsw.gov.au search ‘Garden

Initial inquiries into the incident were conducted by officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command, before the matter was referred to Raptor Squad for further investigation.

The Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Grants Program has three categories that organisations can apply for:

year’s Garden Competition include: • Senior Citizen Garden • Small Residential • Large Residential • Veggie Garden / Plot • Best Floral Display • School / Class Plot • Most Sustainable Garden • Commercial Garden Entries are

About 7pm on Friday 5 August 2022, police were called to a hotel on Mulgoa Road at Wallacia following reports of a largeUponbrawl.arrival, police noticed several vehicles in the vicinity had been damaged, however, all parties had dispersed.

r Image/Article: Camden Council Annual CompetitionGardenNow Open Dust off the gardening gloves and start preparing for the annual Camden Council GardenEntriesCompetition.arenowopen for the competition, inviting residents, businesses, and schools with more than $3,000 worth of prizes up forMayorgrabs. of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli said the whole community including local green thumbs, gardeners and plant enthusiasts were invited to enter the competition.“Council’sGarden Competition seeks to applaud the passion and dedication of our residents and recognise the importance of greenery throughout the Camden area,” Cr Fedeli said.

Inquiries continue. Anyone with information about the activities of organised criminal networks, including outlaw motorcycle gangs, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or NSW Police Media Camden Council Article: Minister for Seniors Mark Coure

“The online videos are featured on the Camden Libraries website and cover subjects including English, Mathematics, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Economics and“CamdenPhysics.

“Study rooms at Oran Park and Narellan Libraries are also available to book and students can also ask for assistance from a range of library staff members as they prepare for their HSC exams.”

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“We are all proud of the homes and gardens we own and now is the perfect time to show them off as spring nears.

“This funding is about helping foster environments where people can come Social Isolation together, meet new people and enjoy themselves in their local community. Mr Coure said this extra funding adds to the $1.2 million the NSW Government has already invested into 50 community-led initiatives to help reduce social isolation among“Seniorsseniors.areintegral to our communities and we appreciate the contributions they have made and continue to make,” Mr Coure“Thatsaid.is why we need to ensure they are empowered to continue being active participants in community life, no matter who they are or what language they speak.”

“Local young people are the future of the Camden area, and it's vital Council gives them the appropriate support as they navigate through a stressful time in their lives,” Cr Fedeli said.

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Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said a total of $600,000 is available through the Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Grants Program to support initiatives, which play an important role in keeping seniors connected to their local community.

Applications are open until 11.59pm on Monday September 19. For more information and to apply, please visit, www.facs.nsw.gov.au/seniorsgrants.

• Category 1: $30,000 grants for known or existing projects.

“No one likes to be alone or feel disconnected from their community, especially not our seniors,” Mr Coure said.

Raptor Squad officers have arrested eight outlaw motorcycle gang members as part of an investigation into a brawl at a hotel in Sydney’s north-west last month.

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Local councils and not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding to facilitate programs aimed at helping reduce social isolation among seniors.

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Libraries also offer assistance to help students maximise their HSC marks with a variety of resources available.

Following extensive inquiries, Raptor Squad – assisted by South West and Central Metropolitan Operation Support Group (OSG) – executed nine search warrants at homes at Gregory Hills, Currans Hill, Oran Park, Cobbitty, Greenacre and Silverdale from 6am (Wednesday 18 August 2022). Five men – aged between 27 and 47 –were arrested during the operation, and after police located prohibited drugs during the search of the Currans Hill home a sixth man, aged 34, was also arrested. All were taken to local police stations. Additionally, two men – aged 34 and 35 –presented to Campbelltown Police Station.

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For more information and to view the videos and resources, go to camden.nsw.gov.au/youth/hscwww.library.

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Local students studying for their Higher School Certificate can stress a little less with Camden Libraries offering a range of supportCamdenvideos.Libraries has partnered with teachers across NSW to deliver 11 online videos on varying HSC subjects to assist students.Mayorof Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said it was important for Council to support HSC students while they study for their end of school exams.

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An explosion of mental health issues after a tough few years of drought, fires, floods, COVID and rising costs is impacting people across the country, but Kate Barbe, aged 35 from Catherine Field, has found a solution for her mental health challenges.

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Like so many women, she has a history of being very judgemental of herself and self-conscious about her body which has affected her mental health.Shehated going to gym and wasted a lot of money and time getting there and back again and felt uninspired to continue.

“The hardest part is getting out of bed, but I feel so much better about myself and my body now,” said Kate. “As the workouts are all online, I can choose a time and workout that suits my lifestyle. I feel like I can handle everyday stresses with ease and grace and since ditching my scales and taking onboard all the advice from Kate and her team, I now have body confidence and feel lighter and carefree”.

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During the COVID lockdown, her mental health deteriorated as her exercise options were limited to walking the dog which didn’t satisfy her desire to lift her mood by getting active. She wasn’t happy with herself and knew she had to rejig her mojo so she could be present and supportive of her family and keep up to speed with her busy job as a Project Officer for a government agency.

Since discovering Kate Ivey Fitness and DediKate a year ago, she has turned her life around and now gets up early five days a week to exercise while her family are still asleep.

Kate and her husband Sebastien have three children aged 12, 9 and 6 and they are also benefitting from her new lease of life as she has started to incorporate healthier eating choices into the family meals with less processed foods and more fresh fruit and vegetables.

“I would encourage anyone who needs help with their motivation to enrol in a DediKate program - it’s made a huge difference to me,” she said.

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Tickets available from August 1 at: www.leuragardensfes val.com.au and during the Fes val at Leura Mall, Fes val HQ (Fitzroy Street, Leura), Everglades, and Garden 1.

Musicians including the Heathens Choir of Blackheath, the Katoomba Jazz Band and the Wombats Crossing Trio will be performing during the Festival.

There will be two magnificent gardens new to the Festival, Avila and Karoola. Avila is a wonderful example of what can be achieved in smaller spaces using a careful and informed plant selection and will be dressed in some impressive flowering bulb displays.Karoola is a garden on a larger scale and includes both formal and rambling bush settings and is remarkable for its extensive wisteriaSeveralplantings.favourites will return, including Ewanrigg, Fairways, Hill of Grace, Seasons and The Braes which puts on an impressive show across its vast, varied, and ever-changing acreage.

• Single garden $10 • Three gardens $20 • All gardens $40 The Festival ‘hop on, hop off’ bus service runs between all gardens approximately every 30 minutes, with the cost for an all-day ticket being $10. The first bus leaves Leura Station at 9:30am each day and the last bus departs the station at 4:30pm for the final circuit.

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To find out more, contact the Camden electorate office.

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After two years of cancellations, organisers are delighted that the Leura Gardens Festival will be returning in 2022. The 56th Festival will be held for four days over the October long weekend, from Saturday 1st October to Tuesday 4th October.Theyplan to make the 2022 Festival a wonderful celebration for all garden lovers and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the upper Blue Mountains. On display will be a feast of new growth, masses of flowers, gorgeous bulbs, and an amazing variety of cool-climate plants. This includes azaleas, rhododendrons, and peonies as well as magnificent deciduous trees which will just be coming into their full flowering glory.

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In addition, the beautiful gardens at Everglades and Fairmont will also be on display.

Think Spring, Think Leura: 2022 Leura Gardens Festival

Think Spring Think Leura 1-4 October, 2022 - 9.30am-4.30pm

All proceeds go to support the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital and other local health-related organisations. Festival details are available at www.leuragardensfestival. com.au or by calling 0431 095279. You can also follow the Leura Gardens Festival on Facebook and Instagram.

All tickets are valid for the four days of the Festival and are available on the Festival website now.

The NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget invests almost $5 billion over four years to empower women by removing barriers to success and investing in making our communities safer for women and girls.

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Proprietor, Doug Thompson has received an AM for his services to the industry, and has managed the group for more than 50 years, maintaining and enhancing a reputation for Excellence in Aged Care.

TO BOOK A TOUR, visit www.thompsonhealthcare.com.au or contact Oran Park House on 4705 2100. Luxury Aged Care Living don’t live in our facilities, we work in their homes”. Doug Thompson AM

Thompson Health Care is growing it’s business and currently operates in 15 locations in NSW, stretching from the beautiful Southern Highlands, throughout Greater Sydney and the Central Coast, all the way to the stunning Mid-North Coast. latest addition, ORAN PARK HOUSE, is now open and we warmly invite you and your loved ones to book a tour and discover Luxury in Aged Care Living. Once inside, you will see our commitment to quality is of utmost importance. Resident’s enjoy wide-open, interior designed space with many dining and lounge options to choose from, including a café and private dining rooms. The soft, tasteful colour scheme of furnishings and décor flow seamlessly throughout the home, giving a feeling of peace and tranquillity.

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Spacious single and double bedroom suites have their own private ensuite and large oversized windows, state of the art beds, flat screen TV’s with Foxtel and Wi-Fi. Our professionally landscaped designed gardens and courtyards are Award Winning and a source of enjoyment for our residents, their families and our staff and provides a sense of connection to nature.

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The Podium is shaping up to become South-West Sydney’s favourite Completion of Stage 2 is expecting by late 2023. For more information, visit oranparkpodium.com.au.

The proposed Urban Resort Hotel will offer larger family restaurants and intrastate market, given its proximity to the Western Sydney International

Stage 2 of the Podium, which is currently under construction, will by expanding the retail space by approximately 16,700m², transforming Podium will also see the addition of 65 specialty retail shops, a childcare spaces, including 30 electric vehicle charging spaces.

Stitching together the Podium expansion with the proposed Urban will offer a traditional main street shopping experience inspired by the curated list of retailers, along with casual outdoor furniture and extensive

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Oran Park is South-West Sydney’s first master-planned community diverse range of housing options with excellent retail, employment, Oran Park is setting new standards in the Southwest Growth Centre Growing at a fast pace, Oran Park is a truly walkable, liveable recreational needs to all. Sitting at the heart of Oran Park is The Podium. Serving the local community retailers and one of the biggest Woolworths supermarkets in NSW. As the population continues to grow exponentially in the South-West main trade area will grow to over 96,000 by 2031), the evolution of expansion, transforming it into a highly accessible destination and meeting and service experiences.

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The Podium will also be complemented by a new market hall with a dining experience harmoniously integrated to 1,200m² of playground experience whilst parents enjoy a coffee or meal.

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The opening of the new primary school in Gregory Hills has been brought forward, with the school now scheduled to be ready for Day 1 Term 1 2023.

The NSW Government is investing $8.6 billion in school infrastructure over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 160 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This builds on the more than $9.1 billion invested in projects delivered since 2017, a program of $17.7 billion in public education infrastructure.

The NSW Government is delivering a new primary school for the Gregory Hills community to support the growing area and meet local enrolment demand. Temporary facilities will be established to accommodate students and staff, as work to deliver the multi-million dollar school continues.

Talk to your child about safety, where they feel safe, with whom they feel safe and what it feels like to be safe. Discuss ‘early warning signs’ (how their body feels) and encourage them to trust their feelings and instincts.

The first thing to know is that open communication is more about how you are with your child than the words you use. It’s important that you remain calm during even the most difficult conversations. Big adult emotions can overwhelm children and cause them to ‘shut down’.

“I would like to thank the community for their continued interest, commitment and strong advocacy”.

“The school’s name, uniform and logo will be developed in consultation with the Gregory Hills community”.

New Primary School in Gregory Hills to Open Next Year

Feature Article [Cover+Above] Uncle Ivan at the grounds of the new school performing smoking ceremony and sod turn [Top] Artist’s impression of the new primary school in Gregory Hills | Image: Peter Sidgreaves MP

Talking to Children About Safety

In addition to staying calm, approach your child with curiosity and non-judgment. You may feel temptation to lecture but check this urge at the door. During a hard time, would you confide in someone who only points out your faults? Probably not! If children feel judged, they are less likely to come to you with their struggles again. Choose the time and place carefully. A neutral space such as the living room can be ideal. Pick a time when you are not too busy to listen. For some children, they feel more comfortable talking about their emotions during parallel activities like a taking a drive in the car or going for a walk.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said that the Department of Education would share more information about the new school and how to enrol in the coming weeks.

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The Department of Education will use a provisional intake area for the new school which will allow parents to enrol their children for the start of Term 1 2023.

The temporary school will be built within the site of the new primary school in Gregory Hills on Gregory Hills Drive (surrounded by Wallarah Circuit and Long Reef Circuit), subject to planning approval.

Early works, including site investigations on the permanent school facilities, is expected to start late this year, pending planning approval.

Children are safest when they are listened to, respected, and believed by the adults around them. There are ways you can create a safe space for your child to share their concerns and worries with you.

Focus on listening, rather than responding. Being listened to helps children explore their feelings, put ideas into words, brainstorm solutions to their own problems and develop selfconfidence. Your full focus makes them feel respected and helps them know that their thoughts and feelings matter. Be open to talking about all feelings – joy, sadness, fear, anger, worry. Separate behaviour from emotion. Remember: “all feelings are OK, but not all behaviours are OK”. Children build their emotion vocabulary from the adults around them.

Member for Camden Peter Sidgreaves said he was pleased that the new school will open its doors sooner than initially anticipated.“I’mexcited that we will have a new, operational school for the community of Gregory Hills from the start of 2023. It is great news for local families,” Mr Sidgreaves said.

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“Parents will shortly be invited to start enrolling their children for 2023, from Kindergarten to Year 6.

“We have appointed an acting Principal to begin preparations for the new school while recruitment for a Principal and staff progresses later in Term 3,” Ms Mitchell said.

Construction of Oran Park Leisure Centre is one step closer, after Camden Council accepted a tender for the works at last month’s ordinary meeting.

Operating 52 weeks per year 6.30am – 6.30pm we cater for all your family’s needs providing up to five meals per day, hats, nappies and bedding for our babies, and sunscreen. Our delicious menu is prepared daily in our 5 Star Council Rated commercial kitchen by our qualified chef, so children will enjoy an abundance of nutritionally balanced hot and cold meals and snacks.

Opened in 2017, our state-of-the-art centre provides education and care based on warm and nurturing relationships with children, educators and families, and a commitment to providing an educational program embracing the outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework. Our specialised “school readiness” program will set your child apart as they transition into the next step of their educational journey. Children love our sport and dance lessons that we hold weekly in our purpose built dance studios and undercover sports courts.

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To join our Exceed Community for 2022 or wait-list for 2023, contact us now for a centre tour, via phone or our website and our friendly team will be happy to help. Join Our Waitlist www.exceededucation.com.au

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“This is another exciting facility coming to life in the Oran Park town centre,” Greenfields Development Company general manager Mick Owens said.

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“Council has worked hard on providing the community with high quality sport and recreation facilities across the Camden area and Oran Park Leisure Centre will add to our growing list,” Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli said.

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Oran Park Leisure Centre, to be located on Central Avenue, will be a significant addition to the precinct and is set to include a 50-metre indoor swimming pool, leisure pool, learn-to-swim pool, spa and sauna, four indoor courts, gymnasium, cafe, creche facilities and a basement carpark.

Exceed Early Education and Care, in beautiful Gregory Hills, is a privately owned centre offering your family Long Day Care, Before and After School Care and Vacation Care. Priding on ourselves on “exceeding” your expectations we welcome you to come and see what we have to offer!

“Our community cannot wait for Oran Park Leisure Centre to be completed as it will be home to an Olympic-sized swimming pool which will not only better serve our residents, but also give young children the chance to train to become Australia’s next great Olympian”.The$55million Leisure Centre will add to a range of state-of-the-art sporting facilities in the Camden area, including Narellan Sports Hub, Kirkham Park BMX Facility, and the area’s first synthetic football field at Nott Oval. This project is being delivered in partnership with Greenfields Development Company.

“We are continually grateful to be working and co-funding with Camden Council this world class Leisure Centre and other projects”.

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It has been more than 20 years since the previous Commencement Service, and marks the first formal service at St John’s to be led by Right Rev. Peter Lin, Bishop of Sydney’s South Western Region. More than 130 people attended the service, including Rev. Stedman’s parents and parishioners from his previous church in Drummoyne. Welcoming addresses were delivered by Heads of Oran Park and Macarthur Anglican Schools, ministers from other local churches and Councillor, Eva Campbell.

Bishop Lin Welcomes New Pastor to Camden

On Thursday 28 July 2022, St John’s congregation and guests filled the historic church as the Bishop, Right Reverend Peter Lin, licensed Rev. Matthew Stedman to the Camden Anglican Parish.Heis the 13th Minister to hold this position in the Church’s 176Theyears.Camden parish includes the churches of St John’s on Menangle Road, St Paul’s in Mount Hunter, St Barnabas’ at Werombi and three congregations at Carrington.

Rev. Matt agreed to study and teach the Bible, encourage others to follow Christ, perform key services such as marriages and baptisms, and intercede for members of the congregation through prayer.

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Matt Stedman and wife, Emily are parents of four who integrate their faith into family and community life. Rev. Matt began his ministry by preaching four sermons on the book of Jonah at the three services each Sunday. The commencement service and podcasts of Matt’s sermons can be accessed on the St John’s website.

Drawing on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians (Ch. 4:1-16), the Bishop reminded the congregation that their new rector is ‘a gift’ whose primary role is to equip his people for works of service through teaching and guiding their understanding of the Bible. To symbolise this, he attached a bright red ribbon bauble to the new rector’s white surplice.

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If you’ve got small children, the day can seem a bit like a marathon. From early morning waking or from multiple interruptions through the night, each new day seems to start full of demands and plans. I’m personally a long way from that season of parenting, but I was struck at the time by a saying that seems to do the rounds, “the days are long, but the years are short”. When my first was born, I was wrapped in how small she was and followed every stage of development closely. Of course, as new parents we carefully sterilised the bottle tops, the dummy, the toys the… well pretty much everything that touched the ground! There was a mixture of awe and fear at how vulnerable this precious new one felt. Then in God’s goodness, we were blessed with a second and suddenly, I realised how quickly that first phase had passed. Each day *was* long but they had passed in a flash. Now she was walking and here was another tiny new member of our household. Where had the time gone? Parenting small kids can be tough. There can be depression, isolation, distance from relatives who may be overseas and that’s before we fold in the terrible costs of the pandemic. At NewLife, we see that it’s carers as much as kids who can benefit from getting out of the house. That’s why we run PlayTime. Sure, PlayTime is great for kids from 0-5 years old; the pre-school years. But it’s also great for mums, dads, and grandparent carers to get out and have a chat as the kids do craft, listen to a story, or play under the parachute.

The monthly meetings of Oran Park Probus Club are held on the first Tuesday of every month, except November. This date was changed to avoid any conflict with members’ arrangements for Melbourne Cup Day. There is no meeting in January.

Part of the Management Committee’s role is to attract new members to join the Club. Last month, Oran Park Probus Club held a Membership Drive Stall at Oran Park Podium. Our members handed out Probus leaflets and spoke to many of the ‘senior’ shoppers. We hope that some of these people will think seriously about the benefits of joining our Club.

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“In their annual Social Justice Statement, Respect: Confronting Violence and Abuse, the Australian Catholic Bishops have spoken with a united voice of courage and conviction, as they highlight the extent of abuse throughout contemporary Australian society. They have placed this complex social reality at the heart of our community for intelligent consideration, prayerful reflection, and proactive discernment. With an appeal to the virtues of justice and solidarity, we are urged to take collective responsibility for shaping a culture of respect here, within our community, and beyond. The Social Justice Statement is challenging reading. We are called to listen to the vulnerable voices of victims and survivors of family and domestic violence, investigate up-to-date social research and consider the plethora of drivers and enablers of abuse across different sectors of society and our Church. We are also given a glimpse of the life-enhancing programmes available whose goals are to address systemic violence and abuse in its many guises”.

You can access the Statement at https://bit.ly/SJS22-23 If the content of the Statement raises issues or concerns for you, please refer to the ‘Getting Help’ page in the Statement for a list of support channels, or speak to a trusted friend, your GP, your parish priest, pastor, or another pastoral worker. God, in your goodness, you make a home for all; a home of safety where all may flourish. Place in an attentive ear and humble heart as commit community promote relationships marked by respect and freedom.

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If this has sparked your interest, please come to a meeting of Oran Park Probus Club. Visitors are very welcome. The monthly meetings start at 10.00 am and are held at Wests Lakeside Golf Club, Camden.

@ Have you heard the name ‘Probus’ and wondered what it’s about? It’s all about Friendship, Fellowship and Fun in retirement. There are over 125,000 Probus Clubs throughout Australia and New Zealand that welcome retired and semi-retired people. Probus provides you with the opportunity to meet like-minded people on a regular basis, to attend monthly meetings and listen to interesting speakers, join in activities, and develop new some interests and friendships.

If this sounds like something both of you can benefit from, then on one of those long days make some time to pop into our church on Central Avenue on a Thursday at 10am. You’ll be very welcome to find a little care for the carers.

For further information, please contact the Secretary, on Ph: 0410 758755 or email: secretary.oranparkprobusclub@gmail. com.

Some of our most popular activities involve food – coffee and chat, pub lunches and fine dining. Many of our outings usually end with a lunch somewhere! We have a regular walking group, barefoot bowls, craft, family history and groups that attend trivia and movies. Our members enjoyed a ‘Christmas in July’ night at Menangle Paceway and we have more outings planned for the coming months.

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