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Issue No 76• A community newspaper for Newcastle’s suburbs • August 2020

Local families have been left puzzled, shocked and angry by an Education Department decision that has carved their streets off the intake area for the nearest and most easily accessible public school. By any reasonable measure residents of Ridgeway Road, Croudace Street, Floralia Close and Ardlessa Way in New Lambton Heights look at New Lambton Public (NLPS) as being their local school. Aware that a review was underway, concerned parents made submissions recently via the NLPS website during the brief community engagement period offered. They also signed petitions to express their concerns. They now believe that the decisionmakers have at best paid lip service to their concerns. They learnt in July, only through currently enrolled families, that their children will no longer be eligible to enrol at NLPS. Instead, the new zoning boundaries dictate that children residing in these streets will now attend Wallsend South Public School. (cont’d page 3)

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with Mark Brooker Publisher of The Local

Covid-gilance

Washing our hands, keeping our distance, and covering our coughs and sneezes, have worked against this invisible enemy we all face. But we have to keep it up, maybe even double our efforts. It’s far from over. It seems almost inevitable that a second wave of coronavirus will visit our local community some time soon. By the time you’re reading this we may well be looking at further lock downs and restrictions on movement. We can’t possibly know how many COVID-19 infections we’ve already prevented by the simple measures above, but the flu statistics show us how effective these behaviour changes have been. Across Australia the number of confirmed flu cases has plummeted year on year. Only 36 flu deaths have been recorded so far this year, not one since April. Compare this with 430 flu deaths for the same period last year and there’s your proof that we can lessen transmission rates of viruses by our behaviour. It has been wonderful to witness the outpouring of support for local small businesses in recent weeks after the April to May lockdowns. People are starting to spend again. They are considering how best to support their local community as consumers. Businesses have got creative, adapting to the ‘new normal’. They are keeping their chin up and putting their best foot forward. All level of governments are taking unprecendented actions to support us all. There are jaw-dropping sums of money involved. Sums that we will collectively be paying it back for a long time. But what choice is there? Our job as individuals is quite simple. Follow the advice of our public health leaders. Be vigilant. Follow it to the letter. We owe this to each other.

Zoned out

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The new intake zones took immediate effect on 20 July. While they understand and accept the need for school intake areas to change over time, and believe that Wallsend South is a good school, the families have raised a number of concerns about the decision especially around safety and practicality. Concerns include the neeed to drive up to 4km to Wallsend South Public. Walking to Wallsend South would appear out of the question for young children taking a minimum of 35 minutes and includes crossing the chronically congested Lookout Road. Add the impending major roadworks for Stage 5 of the inner-city bypass around McCaffrey Drive and the John Hunter Hospital campus and a safe pedestrian access to Wallsend South Public seems near impossible. In comparison New Lambton Public is an easy 1.2km walk from Ridgeway Rd and surrounds. The families also point out that some parts of Kotara, up to 3.8km from the New Lambton campus, remain within the NLPS intake area. They have also called for the issue of out of area enrolments at New Lambton to be addressed. It is understood that up to 20% of students currently attending the School once lived within zone but no longer do. In a letter to the Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell MLC, Matt Fisher, a Croudace Street resident, whose daughter Penny will start kindergarten in 2022, implored the Minister to “...overturn this absurd and dangerous ruling and simply make Lookout Rd the line of demarcation between the New Lambton and Wallsend South schools.” The families have received support from State Member for Wallsend Sonia Hornery MP. Ms Hornery said that “Over my 13 years in the NSW

Above: a section of the New Lambton Public School intake zone (shaded red) showing the proximity of Ridgeway Rd and Croudace St (circled) to the School despite their excision from the zone. At the same time areas of Kotara to the south of Carnley Ave remain within New Lambton’s catchment zone (source: https://my.education. nsw.gov.au/school-finder) Parliament I have seen some dumb decisions made by Governments, but this one takes the cake. “This whole process was rushed. Major decisions like this should involve a comprehensive consultation period with the community who will be impacted. Instead we now have a decision that needs to be reviewed” Ms Hornery added.

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City events and activations funding now open Events, place activations and initiatives to re-energise communities and boost the local economy are now eligible for a record $1.3 million in funding from the City of Newcastle. Applications opened in late July across three funding programs to help activate public spaces, enhance community wellbeing and strengthen the city’s reputation as a destination for tourism, business and events. “Funding across a range of sponsorship and grant programs will support industries hardest hit by COVID-19 and ensure that as restrictions are lifted our city is ready,” Newcastle lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said. “We are providing financial support for all levels of the community, from localised suburban landscape improvements to major events that attract thousands of visitors to our region and inject millions into our economy.

“These funding programs are more important than ever in the wake of COVID-19 and its unprecedented economic and social impacts on our community. “City of Newcastle has made a deliberate decision to open these funding opportunities at the same time, allowing a more streamlined submission process and providing applicants the best opportunity to receive support from one of the programs. “While large events may not be possible right now, opening applications for funding allows organisers to get on with planning so that we can respond quickly when it’s safe to do so. “I look forward to seeing innovative proposals that will enhance community wellbeing, improve the city’s identity and make Newcastle an even better place in which to live, work, play and invest.” City of Newcastle’s $280,000 Event Sponsorship Program is open for

events that promote Newcastle, provide tourism-related economic benefits, and capitalise on the city’s assets. Applications can be made across five categories depending on the size and significance of the event. The Boost Arts and Cultural Grants program will provide a total of $150,000 to Newcastle’s cultural community by stimulating professional artist engagement and the presentation of arts and cultural works. A further $60,000 is on offer through the Boost your Place Challenge, with the grants designed to encourage younger people to stay connected, create and innovate through placemaking projects. Applications for all funding areas are open until Wednesday 12 August and can be submitted online. Visit www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Grants-Sponsorships for further details and information on the individual funding programs.

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Local shopping areas get makeover Kotara’s Joslin Street is the latest local shopping centre to be given a makeover with a $2 million upgrade underway to improve public amenity, pedestrian safety and access. City of Newcastle is upgrading suburban centres across the local government area including those recently completed in Carrington and Beresfield. Recently completed was the first two stages of Wallsend, including the works at Bunn Street and the Tyrrell Street Bridge. Other upcoming local centre upgrade program works in Llewellyn Street, Merewether and the next stage of Wallsend, the intersection upgrades at Kokera and Cowper streets. Lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the Joslin Street upgrade followed comprehensive consultation with the local community and would make for a more accessible centre for local shopping and commerce. “Kotara residents and Joslin Street businesses told us that pedestrian safety and amenity of the area were key priorities for an upgrade,” the lord mayor said. “A key element of this upgrade is expanding the public open space on the corner of Joslin Street and Rae Crescent by removing the slip

Deputy lord mayor Declan Clausen, project manager Patrick Burgess and councillor Peta Winney-Baartz at the Joslin Street local centre in Kotara road and beautifying the area with landscaping and an interactive artwork sculpture. “Stacked sandstone blocks, a picnic table and bench seating, as well as a bubbler with a dog drinking bowl will further add to the amenity of this currently underutilised and inaccessible space. “The works we’re undertaking now will make Joslin Street a more attractive and useable community space for Kotara’s current residents while catering for the growing number of young families

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Proposed second fenced offleash area for dogs in Lambton Letters to The Locall

THE CASE FOR

a fenced off leash area, do not outway the advantages and are often exaggerated: Dog Poo will increase: A photo of dog bags around a bin, was posted in a Lambton community Facebook group. I suspect much of this was not in fact what it was intended to portray, but rather an overfilled bin, which had been blown by the wind or vandalised. This is unfortunately common place. A fenced off-leash area will provide extra bins for the disposal of waste. Safety concerns: A fenced off-leash area is much safer for everyone, dependent on the actions of adults. A fence between a dog and humans of any age, with a fear or lack of understanding of dogs, gives security for both. Parking: Most people walk dogs early morning, evening, or in the cool of the day and is therefore unlikely to clash with other park activities.

No doubt there is an argument for and against, depending on your love or dislike of dogs, or whether your residence is in proximity to a proposed area, or your concern for park use. My concern is safety for all. As there is only one fenced-off leash dog park in the whole of Newcastle, I welcome any Council proposal for additional safety. Perhaps the COVID 19 lockdown, is a good example of what our lives had become. We needed to get out and exercise, or find some activity apart from our norm. I think many dogs live a COVID 19 life everyday, due to insufficient safe places to play, exercise and to socialise safely. I strongly support Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal for a fenced off-leash area in Lambton Park, or alternately Armstrong Park and believe many others who would welcome it also. Mary W - Lambton

THE CASE AGAINST

mainstream traffic and houses. This proposal from the Council has not taken into consideration the traffic congestion caused by locating both parks in busy residential areas with no offstreet parking available. Armstrong Park traffic congestion is currently under investigation by the Council, highlighting the safety of children accessing school grounds. There are also safety concerns locating an off-leash dog park in such close proximity to a school. As Lambton Park is surrounded by busy arterial roads, where does the Council expect people to park safely? Lambton Park is a hub of

activity all year round, with many sports/community events being held here, which already causes parking problems for residents and visitors using the park. During swimming season, Lambton Pool carpark is full, causing patrons to park on the grassed areas. The Council should consider the safety of children, the general public, dog owners and their dogs by locating these parks in areas easily accessible by foot or by car away from the heavily built up area with the proper infrastructure in place.

After campaigning for a fenced offleash area in Lambton Park since early 2017, when a large number of people in favour of the same attended a rally. Lambton Park has always been the Number 1 preferred option for the fenced dog park. This is evident in the several surveys that have been undertaken. I admit, I was surprised that this idea was revisited after Acacia Avenue, North Lambton was established to the delight of many in Ward 3. Lambton Park or Armstrong Park would be most suitable for an offleash fenced area, although I favour Lambton Park for those dog owners with less mobility, and I believe easier access, to a majority of dog owners, due to the difficulty posed by the traffic congestion of Croudace Street. To my mind the arguments against

As a Lambton resident, mother and dog owner I want to express my concerns for the proposed off-leash dog parks in Lambton. Why has the Council decided that Lambton should have three off-leash dog parks, including the recently built dog park in North Lambton? There are many more suburbs that should be considered. One example is Jesmond Park. It is accessible by Robinson Ave, has a parking area, walking path, surrounded by bushland and is a suitable distance away from

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

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Ralph Snowball

With a modern smartphone in our hands we can easily and at negligible cost snap high-resolution pictures and instantly send them around the world. It’s a vast difference from the rigours and expense of photography in the late 19th century when Newcastle’s celebrated early photographer Ralph Snowball worked. This month marks 95 years since Snowball’s death. He was born in 1848 in Leadgate, Durham (UK), where he worked as a miner before coming to Australia and settling in New Lambton around 1879 to work at the Lambton colliery. An accident meant he could no longer continue in mining,

and he took up photography in 1885. He established a studio at his home in Clarence Rd, where his work included portraits and visiting cards. He also travelled extensively in a horse drawn wagonette, carting his bulky equipment to capture landscapes, buildings, and public events, sometimes selling his work for publication in newspapers. In 1887 Snowball set up a studio in Hunter St Newcastle, near Market St, where he was well placed to document the bustling harbour city and sell his services to visiting sailors. In 1888 he referred to the rigours of his trade, writing “My work keeps me from home from 8am to 7pm, and sometimes later.” This must have been a huge strain on his wife Mary, at home raising eight children.

A portrait photo of Ralph Snowball, advertising his “Market Studio” in Hunter Street

Snowball was an active participant in civic affairs, and was appointed the first town clerk of New Lambton in 1889. He also served in a number of churches and friendly societies. He retired from photography around 1912, and died in Wallsend Hospital on 4 August 1925, aged 76. Snowball’s glass plate negatives then remained in the cellar of his home in Clarence Rd New Lambton, forgotten for over 60 years until rediscovered in 1988. The bulk of his collection is now held by Newcastle Library and the University of Newcastle, providing us today with a priceless legacy of thousands of detailed pictures of our past. You can view these photos and more details at www. lachlanwetherall.com Page 14 > The Local > August 2020

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Benefits of practicing ancient Chinese art

In the western world we have only recently begun to understand the health benefits of practising the ancient art of Tai Chi (Taijiquan). The Chinese have known about it for hundreds of years. Published in 2013 the Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi states “cutting-edge research from Harvard Medical School supports the long-standing claims that Tai Chi has a beneficial impact on the health of the heart, bones, nerves and muscles, immune system, and the mind”. Need more reasons to practise? • Correct body alignment improves and maintains good posture • Improves hand eye and body coordination • Regulates the respiratory system • Improves aerobic capacity • Lubricates the joints • Calms the mind and relieves stress • Weight transference helps the

core to regain balance • The range of movements improves flexibility • Builds muscle strength which in turn protects the joints When we practise Tai Chi we relax body and mind and coordinate our breathing with slow flowing movements. We feel calm, strong and in balance which is the reason why Tai Chi is sometimes referred

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to as “moving meditation.” You don’t need to be athletic, or particularly fit, you don’t even need to know how Tai Chi improves health and vitality, you just need get started and you will feel it. To learn more about Tai Chi in our local area contact Amanda at Tai Chi Centre on 0410 181 498.

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• Still life • Wildlife • Leisure life • Working life • Lifestyle • Way of life • • Life’s work • Lifelike • Lifelong • Lifeline • Lifesaver • Love of life • Lifetimes • • Low life • Midlife • Nightlife • Young life • Life in lockdown • NO LIMIT TO YOUR IMAGINATION! COLOUR, B&W OR COLLAGE CATEGORIES • Senior: Age 60+ • Adult: Age 18-60 • Junior: Age 17 & Under • People’s Choice • Photos will be printed on A4 size and on display at Lambton Bowling Club Email digital copies to mwebster7@bigpond.com and don’t forget to include the name of photographer, category and photo title. (maximum 4 entries per person) Competition Closes 5pm Friday August 21st, 2020, winners announced on dates to be advised. Page 18 > The Local > August 2020 The organisers, Lambton Residents Group, reserve the right to reproduce and display any photo entries.

MIND

Matters by Dr Stuart Edser

Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

Good to be back After a break of a year and a half, Mind Matters returns this month. I remain here in my Lambton practice, doing my best to keep the doors open and everyone safe in the midst of the COVID19 health emergency. But it is wonderful to be back in The Local sharing with you again some insights that come from the world of Psychology. I am sure you are as shocked as I am at how this year is turning out. We could not have imagined that anything could be as dreadful as the horrific bushfires that began our year. But we underestimate mother

nature at our peril sometimes. She had this virus jump into the human population and we’ve had a difficult time trying to catch up, and ultimately get ahead of it. We are still in that race. Of course, the major consequences have been to people’s physical health, and secondarily, to the economy which provides us with a livelihood. But there are other consequences as well; ones that affect our psychological equilibrium, our mental health. There can be increased anxiety, especially for those who struggle with existing anxiety conditions. There can be difficulty in learning to live with uncertainty when many things feel so tenuous. There can be employment, financial and business stress. These keep people awake at night. There can be the ‘down’ feelings that come when plans are interrupted and our everyday lives are curtailed due to restrictions. There can be resentment when we don’t know how long these will go on. And we can get angry at our neighbours who don’t always do the right thing, not to mention when various Governments make inevitable mistakes. This is a different emotional world. More than ever, we need to be patient, to care for ourselves, both our physical and mental health, and maybe in a time such as this, to look out for one another in a spirit of loving kindness.

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PHARMACY

Matters by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies: Blackbutt, Branxton, Hamilton, Lambton and Merewether

Tinea (Ringworm)

Tinea is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. It usually affects warm, moist areas of the skin and often occurs between the toes and around the groin. It can also affect other body areas, including the scalp and nails. Most cases of tinea can be treated with medicines available from a pharmacist. Signs and symptoms Foot tinea (athlete’s foot) Foot tinea most often occurs between the toes. Tinea between the toes: • looks moist, with peeling and cracks • may be white or red • is often itchy and may burn or sting • may have an unpleasant odour. Tinea can also cause itching, scaling, peeling and cracking on other parts of the foot. Small blisters may form in the affected area. Groin tinea (jock itch) • Scaly, red rash on the groin and inner thighs. It may also occur on the buttocks. It does not usually occur on the genitals or anal area. The rash often has red, scaly, raised edges and may have a pale centre. • Small blisters may form in the rash area. • The rash can be very itchy. Tinea on other body areas • Scaly, often red patches on the skin. The patches may have red, scaly, raised edges and a pale centre. Small blisters may form in the patches. The patches can be itchy.

• Tinea on the scalp may look like severe dandruff, but usually causes itchy, red, scaly patches with hair loss (the hairs break off leaving a bald patch). • Nails infected with tinea can become white, grey or yellow and thick, deformed and crumbly. Toenails get infected more often than fingernails. Medicines Tinea infections can be treated with non-prescription antifungal creams, gels, lotions, powders, solutions or sprays available from a pharmacist. • Read and follow the product instructions carefully. • Continue regular treatment for as long as instructed. Some treatments need to be continued for 2 weeks after a tinea skin rash has cleared. Ask your Piggott’s Pharmacist for advice. • Antifungal spray or powder can be used inside shoes and socks to help treat and prevent foot tinea. • To stop tinea spreading, wash your hands well after applying treatments. A severe tinea infection, or nail or scalp tinea, may need treatment with antifungal tablets, which must be prescribed by a doctor. Self care To protect against tinea infection: • Wash and dry your skin well every day. • Wash and dry your skin well after physical activity, or if sweaty. • Use a drying product to keep your skin dry. Ask a pharmacist for advice. • Wear loose clothing made of a natural fibre (e.g. cotton or wool), or a fibre that keeps your skin cool and dry. • Do not share towels, shoes, socks, underwear, hats or hair brushes and combs. • Wash socks, underwear, bedding, towels and bathmats in hot water and detergent, or use a special antifungal laundry product. Ask your Piggott’s Pharmacist • While infected, avoid transferring the tinea to another body area. Use a separate, fresh towel to dry the infected area and wash your hands well after touching the infected area. • Check family animals for tinea. On animals, it looks like a patch of skin with fur missing – ask a vet.

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AGE Matters with Joseph McCarthy CEO of NovaCare Community Services

We want homebased aged care Research conducted by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety shows most Australians want to grow old in their own home. A survey of more than 10,000 Australians revealed that 80% of older people want to remain in their current home and 62% want to receive care services in their own home. Only 25% of older people said they would prefer to live in an Aged Care Facility. Older Australians were most interested in accessing

forms of Commonwealth Government subsidised home services like housekeeping and cleaning which they saw would add to the quality of their lives at home. They also had a realistic understanding that, rather being dependent on family and friends, the home help should come from organisations like NovaCare. Such services are funded in the most part by the Federal Government. For many people, access to a Home Care Package can be the difference between continuing to live at home or moving into an Aged Care Home. It would be wonderful to see more people have access to home care services. When working well, a Home Care Package can help a person thrive at home. New Government figures released in July reveal more than 103,000 older Australians are still waiting for their approved home care package. Yet only 6,000 home care packages were released earlier in the month. Older Australians approved for high level home care packages are waiting almost three years to get this care. The Government must do better to ensure our citizens get the quality aged care services they deserve. Now. If you are wondering how to access services to assist your independent living at home, you are welcome to ring NovaCare on 1300 363 654 for free, noobligation friendly advice.

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Time to update your Will?

Since COVID-19 appeared we have seen a marked increase in clients updating or making their first Will. In your Will you specify: (a) who should administer your estate after your death (your “executor”); (b) who should be the guardian of any minor children; (c) who should inherit your property and other assets; and (d) arrangements for your funeral and remains. If you do not have a Will then the law determines who inherits your property and who administers your estate. These may not be the people you would choose. A general rule of thumb is that a Will should be reviewed every 3 years or whenever a significant change occurs. Significant events include: (a) a beneficiary or executor dying; (b) a new beneficiary being born (e.g. child or grandchild); (c) the gift of a specific object such as a house being sold; or (d) you marry, newly cohabitate or separate. Many of our clients making or updating their Wills do not realise their superannuation entitlements do not form a part of their estate automatically and therefore may not be distributed in accordance with their Will. There are important tax considerations in deciding whether to make a ‘binding death nomination’ in your superannuation fund either in favour of particular family members or in favour of your estate. It is also wise to ensure that your Will is as protected as possible from a successful claim for further provision by family members who may challenge your Will seeking more than you choose to gift them (called a ‘family provision claim’). Excellent, economical advice from a lawyer who specialises in wills and estates has never been more important.

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VET Chat by Monika Wilton Veterinarian at New Lambton Veterinary Clinic

Watch for signs of bunny ill-health

Bunny Cutie Pie was snuffly and hadn’t eaten or passed droppings at all overnight. In bunnies this is always an emergency. Was Cutie Pie’s sickness just a result of a blocked runny nose? It was soon clear that she had a more serious problem! Her stomach felt hard and distended, and she was dehydrated and painful. Her temperature was dangerously low. Cutie Pie was in shock. She was admitted into our rabbit ICU to receive opioid pain relief, intravenous fluids (through her little ear vein!) and active warming. X-rays showed that her stomach was dangerously bloated.

A nasogastric tube (a tube which goes up the nose and is carefully progressed down the food pipe into the stomach) was placed and we removed a full cup (250mL) of fluid, equal to 10% of her body weight. Almost immediately she felt better and even started to get a bit naughty and jumpy! Unfortunately the fluid started building up in her stomach later that night, and despite round the clock care, she was sadly too sick for us to save. What can we learn about Bunny medicine from Cutie Pie? 1.‘Gut stasis’ is a condition where the intestines stop moving or slow down. Appetite is reduced and droppings are smaller and fewer in number. Sometimes it is simple to treat, with syringe feeding, fluids and gut stimulants. Other cases like Cutie Pie need intensive care. 2. Rabbits are experts at hiding their signs of illness! In the wild this is a defensive way to stop getting caught by predators. Cutie Pie’s owners did the right thing in bringing her in as soon as they noticed a problem. If you see any change in your bunny’s appetite or demeanour, no matter how small, it is usually significant! 3. Rabbits cannot vomit so any feeling of hardness in their stomach needs to be investigated and treated. 4. Just because rabbits are small doesn’t mean we can’t help them! We routinely run blood tests, x-rays and ultrasounds, perform surgery and put them on drips, pain relief and antibiotics just like dogs, cats and humans!

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Local Community Group Notices

Readers should check with organisers that events/meetings are proceeding as shown here. Social distancing restrictions may require events to be postponed or cancelled. Community groups are encouraged to contact The Local to have their community notice appear next month. Email to: admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Notices may be edited due to space limitations.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES HOME-START FAMILY SERVICES Home-Start is a voluntary service offering support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under 5 where the parents are experiencing difficulty in their parenting roles or are under stress. For information about volunteering or Home-Start services ph 4952 9488 or go to: www.homestartaustralia.org/

COMMUNITY GROUPS GAMBLING IMPACT SOCIETY Gambling Impact Society (GIS) has funding from the NSW Government to roll out the very successful Consumer Voices Project in Hunter/ Newcastle area. The aim is to raise community awareness about gambling related problems as a public health issue, to foster primary prevention, active help seeking, and support for affected people through a free presentation, which takes one hour. Speakers include Consumer Voices trained speaker/peer educator who may be a recovering gambler, or someone affected by the gambling of someone close to them. Presentations are aimed at any group where people are interested in learning more about gambling related problems. Lively discussion is assured. For more details contact local Project Officer Joan 0417 194 307 or email:info@ gisnsw.org.au or visit website www.gisnsw.org. au LAMBTON RESIDENTS GROUP All residents of Lambton area are welcome to come along to our monthly meeting. You too can be a part of some exciting and worthwhile initiatives and projects for our local area. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month commencing at 5.00pm at Lambton Bowling Club. For more information email: lambtonresidents@gmail. com or call Nicola on 0402 949 854.

COMMUNITY EVENTS LAKE MAC AND NEWCASTLE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION Lake Mac and Newcastle Art Society Exhibition located at Lake Mac Shopping Centre at Mount Hutton (46 Wilsons Rd, Mount Hutton) from 17 August till 6 September. Centre hours Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri 9 to 5:30 – Thurs 9 to 9 – Sat 9 to 4 – Sun 10 – 4. This is an Exhibition of works by members of the Society. All works are original and are local artists. Paintings include mediums such as oils, watercolour, acrylic, pencil, pastel and mixed media. Come in and have a browse. The Society has been in Newcastle and Lake Mac for many years and has major Art Exhibitions each year. For further info or to be put on the Society’s mailing list email Karen on karenkay6@bigpond.com

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