COOGEE

Randwick Council gets

Randwick City Council has commenced a trial of smart parking technology at its two car parks on the fringes of Coogee Beach.

Using the PayStay app, drivers can see if there are high, medium or low numbers of car spaces available at the Coogee Beach and Coogee Oval car parks. The trial began on Sept 1 and will be extended to council car parks in Kensington and Kingsford later in the year.

At the Coogee Beach car park, the program is using in-ground sensors in each parking space, while at the Coogee Oval car park, cameras are being used to determine whether a parking space is occupied or available through video imaging and analytics. The images collected are “de-identified” so that plates and faces are not recognisable.

smart with parking

Parking availability is relayed to motorists via the PayStay app. They can also use the app to pay for parking, an advantage being the app allows users to only pay for the time they use. Users can opt to receive an SMS reminder if their session is about to end. By the end of September, there will also be digital signage outside the car parks stating how many spaces are available. “It is hoped the signage will help alleviate significant congestion that occurs on busy summer days,” said a Council spokesperson.

The Council warns the smart technology may not be smart enough to cope with motor bike and scooter parking. It is possible that a scooter or motorbike parked in a marked space will not trigger the sensor. This is less likely to occur in a camera-monitored parking area.

And a word of caution – parking rangers will be using the technology too. “One of the benefits of the smart parking technology is that it can help Council enforce time limits more efficiently,” the Council says. The Integrated Smart Parking project is being funded by Randwick City Council and the federal government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs program. It is a joint initiative between the federal government, Randwick Council, The University of New South Wales and BaseUp Technologies.

TONY MAGUIRE

YARRA BAY 16FT SKIFF SAILING CLUB

Randwick City Library Services

Randwick City has increased opening hours at all three Library branches and make more of our valued services and resources accessible to the public.

AD HERE

WE ARE OPEN!

$5.60 MEMBERS’ SCHOONER Not a member? Sign up for $10 CSalt BISTRO + RESTAURANT $10 steak Thurs 6-9pm SAIL A LASER ON THE BAY E: sailatYSBC@gmail.com

When visiting the library, you will need to scan your library membership card upon entry or provide your contact details if you are not a member.

To allow for safe physical distancing, there is a limitation on the number of visitors for each library and we will monitor visitation numbers closely. If the library is at maximum capacity, you will be asked to wait until a person has left.

LIONEL BOWEN LIBRARY, MAROUBRA

Mon- Fri: 9.30am – 6pm Sat: 9.30am – 4pm Sun: 12- 4pm

MARGARET MARTIN LIBRARY, RANDWICK

Mon – Wed: 9.30am – 6pm Thurs: 9.30am – 7pm Fri: 9.30am – 6pm Sat: 9.30am – 4pm Sun: 12 – 4pm

MALABAR COMMUNITY LIBRARY, MATRAVILLE

Mon: 9.30am – 7pm Tues – Fri: 9.30am – 5pm Sat: 9.30am – 12pm Sun: Closed

WHY NETWORKING WORKS!

1. A NETWORK IS MORE THAN IT'S MEMBERS

Making things happen is easier with a team and being a member of a network gives you just that. And because every member knows many other people the team is much bigger than just its members. Say the network has 100 members who each know 100 people outside the network, that’s 10,000 people. Do the sums for the next step and you’ll be surprised.

2. SOLVING PROBLEMS IS EASIER

Finding answers to questions, and solving problems, is much easier if you’re the trusted member of a network of people who regularly share information and work together.

3. YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING

People who network are very curious, and invariably, very happy to share what they know. That makes learning new things very easy.

4. REFERRALS MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND

"Word of Mouth" is the single most cost effective way of finding business and a formal network where members share referrals is very powerful. In addition, people who receive referrals enjoy giving them in return. It’s built into our Hunter Gatherer genes.

5. WHAT’S THE STORY MORNING GLORY?

You read the paper and listen to the news, but feedback from the front-line members of your network is invaluable in helping you know exactly what’s going in the marketplace.

6. YOU’RE MORE INFLUENTIAL THAN YOU THINK

If you’re in an active network of 100 people, and you go on a diet, the chances are it will influence three other people to go on a diet. They, in turn, will influence people, who in turn will influence people. This “Three Degrees of Influence Rule” is well researched and applies to things as diverse as weight gain, voting tendencies, happiness, and smoking.

7. YOUR THOUGHTS GET CHALLENGED

Active networking gives you constant feedback from other members. This ensures your thoughts are challenged and don’t just fall into a rut. A very useful benefit in this constantly changing world.

8. YOU CAN EVEN MAKE FRIENDS

People who work together often become friends with their colleagues (even though they don’t choose the people they work with). Networks are usually made of people with similar interests, so it’s no surprise that networking often leads to making friends.

WANT TO NETWORK WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK?

THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP LETS YOU NETWORK WITH FELLOW MEMBERS ANY TIME YOU LIKE, AND WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR DESK.

WANT TO GIVE A REFERRAL, SHARE SOME NEWS, ASK FOR SOME HELP, ARRANGE A TIME TO MEET IN PERSON, OR SET UP A GROUP CHAT? ALL THESE THINGS CAN BE DONE IN COMPLETE CONFIDENCE, AND AT A TIME THAT SUITS YOU.

TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MEMBERSHIP IS RESTRICTED TO ONE MEMBER PER BUSINESS CATEGORY.

JNC doors open again! At JNC, we were delighted to regardening group on Mondays, computer open the doors at our Maroubra use on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Bondi Junction community and form filling on Tuesdays. hubs in August. You can also drop in on Mondays, Your wellbeing is our priority, so we are Wednesdays & Thursdays for information delivering our services in ways that ensure and referral to local community services. safety for you and our team members Check times at jnc.org.au/our-services/ during the pandemic. updates.

This means limiting the hours we’re open for face-to-face service, restricting the numbers of people in our centres, and assisting you on the phone and online. Find out here how and where you can access JNC support.

OPEN IN MAROUBRA

Make an appointment to visit our Maroubra Community Hub, (address below) for: • Computer Use on Mondays to Thursdays • Tax Help on Mondays • Walking Group on Tuesday mornings • Form Filling on Friday mornings.

You can also drop in Mondays to Thursdays for community information and referral to other services in the community. Check times at jnc.org.au/our-services/updates.

Call to access casework and support for families with children aged 0-12 years living in the Randwick LGA, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the community, or for our services for older people.

OPEN IN BONDI JUNCTION

You can make an appointment to visit our Bondi Junction Community Hub for a

OTHER SERVICES ACROSS RANDWICK AND WAVERLEY LGAs

We offer social support and respite services for people over 65, including a personalised shopping service, friendly phone calls, outings into the community, home visits, and online groups (new!). If you’re experiencing domestic and family violence, you can access support services, including the Eastern Sydney Staying Home and Leaving Violence (SHLV) service.

UPDATES

More services will be available soon, and hours may change. Check our website:

www.jnc.org.au

CONTACTING JNC

Phone 9349 8200 on Monday to Friday, 9am-4.30pm Text 0447 046 606 (we can call you back)

Email contact@jnc.org.au

Leave a request on our website at

jnc.org.au/contact-us JNC Maroubra hub:

Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra

JNC Bondi Junction hub:

59 Newland Street, Bondi Junction