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Home loan rates rise • Issue No 98 • Newcastle’s favourite community newspaper • June 2022

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has finally announced its heavily telegraphed rate rise. The rise is the first since 2010 and took the base cash rate from 0.10 to 0.35: an increase of 0.25%.

What does the decision mean for home owners?

All the major banks have passed on the rate increase in full. Home owners can expect an increase in their monthly repayments of around $65 on a loan of $500,000. According to the ABS, the average home loan size in June 2021 was $555,964. For first home owners, it was $453,579.

Debbie Ettridge, National Manager of Elders Home and Commercial Finance says the rise was inevitable. “The cash rate has been at record lows for some time now, and there was really no way to go but up. I think most home buyers would have been cognisant that rates were likely to rise and have factored that in. (continued on page 4)

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Don’t ignore us

If like me you became tired and frustrated by a Federal Election campaign that was months too long even before it officially started you will have welcomed polling day on Saturday 21 May. You may even have counted yourself amongst the 25% of all enrolled voters who had the luxury of tuning out early by casting a prepoll vote.

A cynical observer may have boiled it all down to a screaming match between the major parties. The Government of course employed the stock standard argument of the incumbent, which goes something like “Let’s not change course now. The other bloke can’t be trusted”. The Opposition used that age-old campaign slogan of “Let’s change course now. The other bloke can’t be trusted”.

As it turns out, the Australian voting public, collectively, came up with a new slogan which reads more like “Let’s change how politics is done. We don’t trust either of you”.

In many previously safe seats on both the red and blue sides of the ledger a clear message was delivered. It was “We won’t be ignored and taken for granted”.

A number of high profile Liberal incumbents are jobless after the wave of Independents swept through metropolitan Sydney and Melbourne.

Even in the safe Electorate of Newcastle, one of Labor’s most bankable seats the first preference vote was down by around 1.3%. It’s subtle but that’s a message too for the new government.

As I write this the PM-elect is just one seat short of forming a majority government. That’s tantalisingly close to a minority government, where Independents and smaller Parties would have a real say in how Federal politics is done for the next three years. But alas, of the 12 Lower House races yet to be declared, it would seem likely that one or more will land in favour of Labor. www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au

Driving down barriers for refugees

Breaking down barriers faced by newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers on their pathway towards education and employment is the goal of a new initiative being rolled out with City of Newcastle’s support.

CatholicCare Hunter-Manning’s Refugee Hub Driving Program will provide support to 20 refugees through funded driving lessons, a NSW Driving Test and NSW Driver’s Licence.

City of Newcastle Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz said the worthy initiative is a recipient of City of Newcastle funding under the expanded Community and Economic Resilience Package, which aims to support vulnerable communities through the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

“Newcastle is enriched by our multicultural residents and City of Newcastle wants to ensure that all members of our community can access the services they require to seek and maintain employment, explore study options and connect with their local community, regardless of their background and language spoken at home,” Cr Winney-Baartz said.

Gary Christensen, Director of CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning said equipping refugees with driving skills and ultimately a driver’s licence will open future employment opportunities and provide access to study and other community services.

“We know that transport is essential to access work, study and community services, but often many refugees, asylum seekers and recent arrivals find it difficult to get a driver’s licence and car when in Australia for a number of reasons,” Mr Christensen said.

“We’re extremely grateful to have backing from City of Newcastle, as the grant funding will enable

(L to R) Director of CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning Gary Christensen, Cr Peta Winney-Baartz, CatholicCare Refugee Hub Driving Program participants Madina and Edeni, NRMA driving instructor Jackie Chestney and Team Leader – Refugee Hub CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning Mirja Colding-Moran delivery of a driving program that aims to combat the barriers faced by refugees including language, comprehension, cost and access to affordable training, by providing no-cost certified driving lessons with a qualified trainer, driver knowledge and hazard perception tests, driving test and ultimately a P1 driver’s licence.”

Driving program participant Madina, who moved to Newcastle in 2017 from Afghanistan said she is happy to be taking part in a program that will help create a pathway towards a fulfilling future.

“I appreciate the chance to participate in this program and ultimately gain my driver’s licence so I can access study and future work in the army or police force,” said Madina.

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Home loan rates rise Further rises are expected, with strong indications from Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe. The combination of higher-than-expected inflation rates and a tight labour market have signaled that it’s time to move away from emergency lows.

“This is what I think is really important to remember,” says Debbie. “Rising interest rates are a sign that the economy is strong and buoyant. The jobs market is very healthy, with low and falling unemployment and wage increases starting to show through.”

How high will rates go?

Without a crystal ball, nobody quite knows. However, most experts are tipping a series of rises over the next couple of years. Markets are pricing in a June rise as being near enough to definite, with the median prediction landing on a jump of 0.4 to yield a cash rate of 0.75.

With mortgage levels at an all-time high, very few people expect big jumps to happen all at once: what’s more likely is that the RBA will take a slow-butsteady approach that gives people time to adjust.

Of the major banks, the NAB predicts small steady

(continued from front page) rises over the next 24 months, peaking at 2.6% in mid-2024. ANZ thinks the rate could get above 3%, but ‘not for some time.’ CBA believes a smaller rise is more likely, with four more small increases to get the cash rate to 1.6% by February next year and then a plateau.

Why (most) mortgage holders shouldn’t be worried

It depends on your situation, but for most borrowers, the rise won’t make much of a dent. Australians homeowners built up a war chest of $250 billion in savings over the last two years, in large part because pandemic conditions made spending more difficult.

Debbie also urges mortgage holders to remember that the bank has already decided you can absorb a fairly significant rate rise. “When you apply for a loan, the bank looks at your ability to repay even if rates go up,” she explains. “Historically banks have factored in a 2.5% interest rate rise, so if the interest rate (continued next page)

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(continued from page 4 ) offered on a loan is 3%, the bank checks that you could still meet your repayments if the interest rate rose to 5.5%.

Last October, the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) got even more cautious and required banks to increase that interest rate buffer to 3% above the offered rate. So, most households can feel pretty confident that they’ll be able to keep paying their mortgage even with further rate rises.”

However, it never hurts to keep an eye on your budget. Get ahead of any future rises by revisiting your spending and see if there’s anything you can cut out.

In many cases, you’ll find there are things you won’t even miss, like unused subscriptions or impulse purchasing habits. Check that you’re getting the best deal you can on utilities and insurance policies and make simple switches like bringing your daily coffee from home.

If your home loan is more than a couple of years old, it’s a great idea to check in with a mortgage broker or other finance specialist. “Banks don’t reward loyalty, unfortunately, so if you haven’t refinanced recently you may not be getting the best deal,” says Debbie.

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Council calls on community for footpath feedback

Smart technology, along with community insights, are helping to guide the expansion of the city’s footpath network.

Work has started to develop the city’s Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN), which is a mapped network of existing and future pedestrian routes that support activity into and around key destinations such as neighbourhood and retail centres, schools, parks, and transport stops.

City of Newcastle maintains 1,000 kilometres of footpath across the city and adds to this network each year to address missing gaps.

To support the expansion, the PPN will guide how new footpaths are prioritised to deliver the best benefits for the community. The PPN will build on the extensive amount of existing information on Newcastle’s pedestrian infrastructure, which is based on previous community submissions, public works, surveys, and known projects around the city.

Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said community feedback is important to ensuring our pedestrian

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“Encouraging greater participation in active transport and improving pedestrian safety are key objectives of City of Newcastle,” Cr Clausen said.

“We need to ensure that the community is provided with suitable pedestrian facilities for daily activities.

Our footpaths help children travel safely to school, commuters get to the bus stop, parents walk with prams, and dog owners exercise with their pooch.

“Community views will help us better understand what’s working well, and where improvement is needed. This initial engagement will help us understand why some people choose to walk, and others don’t, which will help us plan the future of our city.

“We’re asking the community to provide input via an inclusive survey designed to better understand community attitudes and behaviours around pedestrian accessibility in Newcastle, including non-infrastructure related enablers and barriers to participation.”

Once the draft PPN is finalised, City of Newcastle will proceed with a second round of community consultation that will allow users to view and add their thoughts to an interactive map of the PPN. To complete the survey, visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au/ yoursay. The engagement period closes on Friday 10 June. www.thelocalnewcastle.com.au

Wallsend Library refurb begins An extensive refurbishment of Wallsend Library will deliver an enhanced experience for library members as part of ongoing significant investment into the city’s library network.

The project, which will kick off this month, is the latest in a program of works that has seen City of Newcastle invest $7 million into libraries during the past five years, with $865,000 allocated in the draft 2022/23 Budget.

It follows other major infrastructure upgrades including the extensive renovation and introduction of OPEN+ technology to facilitate extended community access at Lambton Library, and the establishment of the city’s first Digital Library in Newcastle West. The Digital Library provides access to cutting-edge technology including industrial 3D printers and a podcasting studio.

Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said libraries play an important role in local communities, which is why City of Newcastle is continuing its significant investment in library infrastructure to ensure the muchloved facilities meet members’ expectations and changing needs.

“Wallsend Library hasn’t undergone a major renovation since opening in 2006, so it’s fantastic to be able to improve the amenity of our largest branch through this current refurbishment project.

“We’ve listened to members and staff feedback to inform the work, which will provide improved access to technology, the creation of additional spaces including upgraded, private study spaces, a quiet room, along with creative and collaboration areas.

“The refurbishment will prioritise

sustainability, collaboration and creativity by delivering an improved library that can cater for vibrant events and programs that celebrate culture, partnerships, inclusion and diversity.”

The project will also deliver enhanced flexibility for multiuse spaces through mobile shelving, lightweight furniture and innovative book displays to allow broader use of Wallsend Library for events and activities.

Wallsend Library will be closed from Monday 6 June to accommodate the work, with the project expected to be completed by the end of July. During the closure period members will be able to access many library services such as reservations, returns, Grab and Go collection and printing from a pop-up service onsite, which will be operating from Tuesday 14 June.

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Congratulations to last month’s quiz winner, Pamela Turner of Lambton. Catherine has won a $25 voucher to spend at Piggott’s Pharmacy.

Last month’s mystery photo was of course the memorial gates in Lambton Park.

This month’s quiz questions are below. You’ll find the answers within the pages of this issue, except of course the mystery photo.

Question 1: How many kilometres of footpath does City of Newcastle maintain?

Question 2: Ebbw Vale Colliery was named after a mining district in which country?

Question 3: When will Wallsend Library be closing for refurbishment?

Question 4: At which two local theatres will the play Eden be performed?

Question 5: Where would you find this recently refurbished bus shelter?

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Workforce Australia is the Department of Education, Skills and Employment’s new employment model that will replace the jobactive program, with Workforce Australia services to deliver simple and efficient solutions to assist local job seekers and employers.

Alongside Charlestown, Raymond Terrace, Broadmeadow, Hamilton and Wallsend, VERTO has been selected to deliver Workforce Australia services in other Hunter locations including Maitland, Kurri Kurri, Cessnock, Muswellbrook and Nelson Bay; as well as more than 40 other locations in the North Coast, Central West and Far West Orana regions.

“This is an incredible result for not only VERTO, but for local Newcastle and Hunter businesses and job seekers,” VERTO CEO Ron Maxwell said.

VERTO Workforce Development Consultants (L-R) Lauren Rozyn, Mikayla McVicar, Stacie Caslick and Claudia Limon “Our employees work hard to provide life-changing employment and training outcomes for our clients. We are very proud that the Department of Education, Skills and Employment has recognised the significant work we do in our local communities and entrusted us to deliver this important new program.”

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Powerful play’s world premiere Howard Rawlinson as Luigi and Denni Mannile as Carla in rehearsal for the world premiere production of Daniel Scott’s play ‘Eden’.

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It has been a long journey for Carla to get to Eden, on the New South Wales South Coast, where she’s spending a few days at a rented lighthouse keeper’s cottage with her stuntman partner Tom and best friend, Ginnie, a successful jewellery designer, based in New York.

41-year-old poet Carla has big news to share with Ginnie, whom she has known since boarding school, and a mystery celebration planned. First, though, the two women need to reconnect after almost two years of estrangement, and Carla must tentatively reveal a part of her past she herself has only recently uncovered.

Powerful, funny and compelling, and featuring theatrical styles including naturalism, farce and cinematic projection, this world premiere of Eden should not be missed.

Eden is local playwright Daniel Scott’s seventh play.

“Eden has a special currency in the light of the ‘Me Too’ movement, the allegations against the former Federal Attorney-General, and the courageous and unflinching advocacy of survivors of abuse such as Grace Tame.” Daniel told The Local.

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THAT WAS THEN This is now

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Ebbw Vale Colliery

Many of the early mines in Newcastle delved downwards to reach their coal via a vertical shaft, with an iconic poppet head structure overhead to haul men and materials up and down.

In contrast, other mines were much simpler affairs, tunnelling sideways into a hill to reach a coal seam.

Such was the Ebbw Vale Colliery, photographed

by Ralph Snowball 125 years ago on 12 June 1897.

Named after the mining district in Wales, this tunnel was located south of Adamstown, in the valley between present day Northcott Drive and Brunker Road.

From 1884 the New Lambton Land and Coal Company had been operating their “C” pit in that location,

working a seam of coal below the valley via a 243 feet deep shaft. In 1890 the company opened the Ebbw Vale colliery by driving a tunnel into the valley side. This sister mine was a small enterprise. When Snowball photographed the tunnel entrance in 1897, there were just 24 employees, including two under the age of 16.

The miners extracted coal by manual labour, loading it into skips to be pulled up the incline of the tunnel by a winch cable.

After New Lambton “C” pit closed in 1903, the adjacent Ebbw Vale mine expanded, the workforce reaching a maximum of 211 employees in 1908. With more men came more accidents, and in 1911 the mine acquired a hand wheeled ambulance on which a stretcher could be placed.

Although a number of accidents had caused serious injuries to miners over the years, it wasn’t until 1921 that the first fatality occurred, when a fall of stone from the roof crushed William Adamthwaite. Two more fatalities occurred before the mine ceased operation in 1931.

In 1945 the rail tracks from the mine down to Adamstown Station were removed, and in the 1960s the area was subdivided. Streets and houses now hide all trace of the former Ebbw Vale colliery.

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At left: Ebbw Vale Colliery, Adamstown, 12 June 1897.

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Above (inset) The hillside at Adamstown Heights in the vicinity of Westwood Ave where the Ebbw Vale tunnel was located.

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How Beautiful We Were

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This is a thought-provoking novel. Although the places, people and events are fictional, it is sadly very believable.

Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa. American oil company, Pexton, is polluting its land and water, killing its children.

The villagers of Kosawa fight for their survival, taking matters into their own hands. Their attempt to get Pexton to leave their land and clean up the environmental degradation they have caused, is a lengthy battle.

The country is governed by a dictator, His Excellency, who is greedy and corrupt with too much power. He has forged a strong allegiance with the American oil corporation, making Kosawa’s battle hopeless and futile.

Although the premise of this book is depressing, I absolutely loved reading about the heart-warming cultural traditions amongst the villagers and their relationships: firm friendships amongst age-mates, tight sibling bonds, respect for elders and loving marriages. The description of the community spirit is beautiful: multi-generations living in one hut, mothers gossiping on verandas, fathers smoking in the village square and children playing under the mango tree as well as the celebrations of life, marriage and reaching manhood.

I thought the writing was beautiful and clever. However I didn’t feel emotionally attached to the characters. I loved how the story was written from the perspectives of different characters from three generations.

This book demonstrates the power of knowledge and education and how this can promote change.

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Here to

HELP with Elaine Abery of Unravelling Red Tape

You can’t do that!

Dear Here to Help, Sometimes, government makes decisions that just don’t make sense. And I really want to find a way to change those government decisions, so that they work better. But when I talk to colleagues in my profession/ industry, they tell me to “leave well alone”, saying that if I intervene, things might get worse.

What do you think?

Thank you for your query. That is a very good question.

I have been told many times in my career that some things just cannot be done; that some government decisions just cannot be changed. “Don’t rock the boat,” is another saying that I hear.

My response is fourfold: • what is the best possible outcome, if nothing changes?

• what is the best possible outcome, if something changes?

• what would a “worse” version of government’s current decision look like?

• what could a better version of government’s current

decision look like?

And in every case, we have worked to improve the government’s decision. While the next decision may still not be ideal, it is a positive step in the right direction, and we can keep working together until government’s decision works well.

Let’s look at an example. Government proposed substantial changes to the regulation of a particular industry. Government’s stated purpose was to “reduce red tape”. However, the changes proposed would have dramatically increased both red tape and penalties for the industry.

We set up a series of industry working groups and the conversation was interesting. There were three main groups of people: • don’t argue with the new regulator – they might make things harder for us in future; • these new regulations just won’t work; and • somewhere in the middle.

Interestingly, other industries who dealt with this regulator told me that you cannot negotiate with the regulator and the regulator does not meet face-to-face with industry. Essentially, they told me to give up “you can’t do that!”

However, we had right on our side. The proposed regulations were simply unacceptable and, in parts, unworkable.

And so, I just kept going. I spoke to whoever would listen in government. I wrote submissions and letters and ministerial briefing papers.

In under 6 months, this regulator hosted several meetings with our industry and the final regulations were acceptable and workable.

With right on your side and more than a little determination, you CAN do that – you can improve the outcomes of government decision-making.

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PHARMACY

Matters

by Anthony Piggott

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

Mouth ulcers

Signs and symptoms

Mouth ulcers are small round or oval sores. They are usually yellow, white or grey in the centre, and red and swollen around the edges. They can be very painful and make it hard to eat, speak and swallow.

Causes

Mouth ulcers are often caused by injury to the lining of the mouth or tongue. Sometimes the cause of a mouth ulcer is not known.

Medicines

Medicines may reduce the pain and speed the healing of mouth ulcers. You can buy mouth ulcer treatments Mouth ulcers are small, painful sores inside the from a pharmacy without a prescription. They are mouth. They usually occur on the inside of the lips and available as pastes, gels, paints, lozenges and mouth cheeks and underneath and on the edge of the tongue. washes.

Medicines available from your local pharmacy may reduce the pain and help mouth ulcers to heal.

• form a protective, soothing layer over the mouth Mouth ulcers occur on the inside lining of the mouth. ulcer Blisters or sores on the lips or around the outside of • may contain a medicine to reduce pain and swelling. the mouth are not mouth ulcers. Most mouth ulcers are not harmful and heal on their own in 7–14 days.

• may contain an antiseptic to prevent bacteria infecting the ulcer • may contain medicines to reduce pain and swelling.

Mouthwashes • are useful to treat mouth ulcers in hard-to-reach places • may contain an antiseptic to stop bacteria infecting the ulcer • may contain medicines to reduce pain and swelling.

Pastes

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Most mouth ulcers are a minor problem and heal on their own. Sometimes they are a symptom of a more serious medical condition.

Ask a Piggott’s Pharmacist or seek medical advice if mouth ulcers: • last more than 14 days • are larger than 1 cm across • heal with scarring • occur often (e.g. every 1–2 weeks) • occur in a group of five or more ulcers • occur with a sore throat, fever or other signs of illness • do not cause pain • stop you from eating and drinking • occur in a child under 10 years of age.

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PHYSIO

Matters with Ben Hutton of Brightside Physio

Physio myth busting

You might have questions about physiotherapy. You might be considering booking a session but are unsure if it’s what you need. You might not know how far down the hippieasHemsworth continuum Brightside physio is (short answer – not very). Here are some common Qs we get asked and my best shot at helpful responses: 1. What’s the difference between Physio, Chiro and Osteo?

A: It depends. There is lots of cross-over between the professions but then some marked differences. The focus should be what your goals are and how the therapist can help you achieve them. Our belief is: pain reduction = moving better = empowerment and less dependence on your therapist. Be careful with any therapist that uses language that can create fear but sound technical. Terms

like ‘slipped disc’, ‘out of alignment’ and ‘Knights in the GF’ are junk science and belong in the bin.

2. Do I need to see a physio? Won’t it just get better by itself?

A: It depends. Some things do settle down by themselves.

However, annoyingly, the body doesn’t necessarily return to normal with time. The reasons are complicated and would require the entire Local issue to work through – so here is Ben’s rough, not-very-scientific rule: Give it two weeks. If the pain is manageable, keep moving and notice if it settles. If it doesn’t, it might not get better by itself and would benefit from some excellent Physio (that’s us, obviously) 3. How many sessions do I need?

A: It depends. On the person, the injury, how long you’ve had it, sleep, diet, mental health, social support, who the prime-minister is and whether you drank that wheat germ from the Mongolian hillsides fertilised by Guinness and the tears of Newcastle sports fans. Here’s some rough rules: It takes about six to eight weeks for lots of things to heal. It can take three to six months to build some proper ‘oomph’ in muscles. A total knee replacement can take 12 months to rehabilitate. It can take just one session to work out that Ben’s bad jokes and questionable hair are worth overlooking for the excellent care.

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PARENTING

Matters with Mel Burgess of Love Parenting

“I hate you”

Let’s call the couple I most recently sat down with for a Parenting Reset ‘Tim’ and ‘Sara’.

Like almost all parents I meet, they had one child currently particularly trigger-happy with firing out “I hate you”.

It was rattling Tim’s bones to be experiencing her as so blatantly rude. He described giving a red hot go to telling her that talking like that was not going to do her well in life, but no amount of reading her that riot act, coming down hard on her, or withdrawing privileges was working to get her to rein it in. He

expressed being genuinely worried what parenting her as a 16 year old would look like given she is only 6 and it is taking him to his edges.

Sara’s concern was that her daughter did actually hate her. That she had ‘dropped the ball’ on connecting with her and parenting her properly. This worry was causing her to respond really differently than Tim. She described feeling like she was ‘walking on eggshells’ around her daughter. And exhaustion from trying to keep her daughter out of situations where she would ‘blow’. The conflict dynamic had become a significant source of tension for the whole family.

Both Tim and Sara were emotionally spent. They were open to exploring alternative options however, and that is always key.

Changing dynamics like this always involve a mix of improving general day-to-day connection and having some go-to ideas for what to say in a hot moment.

I’ve outlined in a blog some key responses that they are finding to be game-changing alongside other connection building they are doing. Check it out and be sure to tell me what you notice shifts when you use those suggested responses too! The same concepts apply whatever your child’s age. www.loveparenting. com.au/blog

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MIND

Matters

by Dr Stuart Edser

Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

Anxiety

We seem to be living in a more anxious time. From a global pandemic now in its third year, to an aggressive war on Ukraine, to a litany of climate catastrophes, it seems like the world is groaning right now. And of course, these things, plus the myriad stressors that we all have to face have not left us untouched. People are a bit more anxious. I don’t blame them. Sometimes I get anxious.

Beyond Blue tells us that around 14.4% of people aged between 16 and 85 have experienced some kind of notable anxiety in the last twelve months. That’s about 2.71 million Australians in a year, our most

common mental health condition.

There are some strict clinical ways we divide up the various anxiety conditions which are useful, but I tend to divide them into four loose categories.

Situational Anxiety is anxiety brought about in specific situations eg. being in crowded places, going to parties, specific phobias like fear of spiders.

Biological Anxiety is anxiety that sees physical symptoms predominate, like racing heart, dry mouth, short breath, tight chest, or feeling restless.

Psychological Anxiety is anxiety that has its origins in childhood or adolescence, or has deeper connections to the self or relationship difficulties, like fear of sex, belief that your food is contaminated, or avoidance of friends.

Existential Anxiety is anxiety that is related to things like the meaning or purpose of life, what happens after we die, even death itself.

Each of these can range from mild to severe in their intensity, but best of all, each can be worked through with a good therapist trained in the treatment of such conditions. And anxiety responds very well to good treatment. Sometimes, medication is warranted, but most often, psychological treatment is the most effective way to get on top of anxiety.

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LAW

Matters

by Ronnie Wall of Wall Legal, New Lambton

Selling with a pool or spa?

to do whatever work is necessary to make the pool compliant and have the pool reinspected to obtain a Certificate of Compliance. This must be done within ninety (90) days from the date of settlement.

A purchaser should review the full Inspection Report outlining the non-compliance prior to committing to this obligation.

If you are thinking of leasing your property and you have a swimming pool or spa, you or your Managing Agent must provide the tenant with a Certificate of Compliance or Occupation Certificate. You cannot use a Certificate of Non-Compliance to rent your property.

The above requirements do not apply to properties within a strata or community scheme if that scheme has more than two (2) lots, or if the contract for sale is for an off-the-plan property.

An inspection of your pool or spa can be arranged by contacting your local Council or a Private Certifier.

There is a fee for the inspection. If you aren’t selling or leasing your home, you can still get a Compliance Certificate for your own peace of mind.

More information can be found at www. swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au or call your local Council

Do you have a swimming pool or spa and you are thinking of selling your home?

Your pool or spa must be registered on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Your Contract for Sale must contain a registration certificate issued from the Register, together with either a valid Certificate of Compliance or a relevant Occupation Certificate or a Certificate of Non-Compliance. An Occupation Certificate must have been issued within the previous three years. If one of these documents is missing from your Contract then your purchaser can rescind the Contract within fourteen (14) days of exchange.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for information purposes If a Certificate of Non-Compliance is included in the only. The contents should not be relied on as legal or financial Contract, the purchaser will take on the obligation advice

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Local Community Group Notices 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 five 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/ FAMILY SUPPORT NEWCASTLE MEN’S PROJECT The Men’s Project is a free service for fathers who want to enrich their relationships with their children. We have two male workers who can assist and support fathers who have children aged between 0-18 years and may be experiencing some difficulties with parenting. These difficulties may include adjusting to co-parenting after separation. We can provide individual family support to fathers and we also offer a variety of group programs. For more information about the services we offer to fathers please call 4926 3577 or go to: www.nfss.org.au NEWCASTLE & HUNTER TOY LIBRARY Newcastle and Hunter Toy Library is calling all ‘kids at heart’ to become regular volunteers to assist with the running of the Toy Library sessions on Saturday mornings. The Toy Library is a terrific service based at New Lambton Library and run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee. Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail. com for more information about joining our enthusiastic team. For more information search @newcastleandhuntertoylibrary on Facebook.

COMMUNITY GROUPS 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 the local area. This month’s meeting will be at 5.30pm Tuesday June 14 at Club Lambton, Karoola Rd. No RSVP needed. For more information email: lambtonresidents@gmail.com or call Angela on 0422 633 737.

NEWCASTLE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Are you interested in knowing more about your family history or history in general? The NFHS is a vibrant, active group which runs courses, events, workshops & excursions as well as offering expert assistance with researching your family history. Visit our website www.nfhs.org. au or drop in to the Mechanics’ Institute at 68 Elder Street, Lambton, which is open Saturdays from 10am until 3pm & Thursdays 1-3pm. You will be made very welcome.

GAMBLING IMPACT SOCIETY Gambling Impact Society (GIS) offers free education sessions regarding gambling harm.

GIS are looking for opportunities to provide presentations around Gambling Harm. Talks, funded by the NSW state government, include hearing from someone with a lived experience of gambling harm, in conjunction with your local GambleAware service, who will provide the audience with information about where to get help. If you are interested in having a presentation, please contact Joan at joan@ gisnsw.org.au or 0417 194 307

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Local Community Group Notices COMMUNITY GROUPS

COMMUNITY GROUPS

MR. PERFECT BARBECUE Mr. Perfect holds free informal “meetup” barbecues across Australia. We run a free barbecue at Carrington Bowling Club from 11.30am to 1.30pm on the third Sunday of each month. If you are available for a couple of hours for a healthy barbecue, with meat and vegetarian options available, come along and meet a bunch of top blokes. Soft drink and water supplied but please bring your own preference if you wish.

The format is simple, informal and completely inclusive. It is a chance to get out of the house in the sun, socialise and meet some great people and form a supportive community. Friends, family and pets welcome too! Mental health is discussed at times and is purely optional.

For more info see Mr Perfect on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Please RSVP to Greg at greg@menshealthservices.com.au or text/phone 0417 772 390 for catering purposes.

NEWCASTLE MEN’S SHED Newcastle Men’s Shed is now open at 99 Beaumont Street Hamilton, next door to Westpac. The shop front is open weekdays 9am to 2pm. New members are welcome. For more information phone 0498 365 207 or email newcastleshed@gmail.com

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY St Vincent De Paul has volunteer member roles right across the greater Newcastle region. In the last two years Vinnies has supported over 2000 households in the region and needs members to continue the good works of St Vincent de Paul which was established in 1833 by Parisian University students as a way to assist the poor.

As a member you could be involved with home visitation, pastoral support, providing emergency welfare relief, mentoring Mini Vinnies, social advocacy, basic administration and fundraising just to name a few of our activities. If you are able to spare some time on a regular basis or would like to learn more, contact Sarah Kemp by phone on 0490 255 100 or by email at sarah. kemp@vinnies.org.au

HOBBIES & INTERESTS SOCIAL SCRABBLE CLUB

at NEX Wests City, every Saturday 12 pm - 4pm.

Cost $2 and you must be a member of Wests. Phone Christine 0407 484 851 or 49523001. Or just turn up.

Free coaching available. A great friendly day out for scrabble enthusiasts.

GREEN EARTH PEERS Green Earth peers aims to give people with disability a voice and have their say about environmental issues and climate change. People with disability deserve to be at the table when it comes to decisions about the environment. This group aims to educate ourselves on environment issues and engage in environmental projects and actions. This is a peer group, meaning it is run for and by people with a disability. We aim to break down the barriers of access when it comes to environmental action and discussion as well as build a peer movement! We meet on the first Monday of every month, 2-3pm via Zoom.

Anyone who identifies as having a disability and is interested in the environment and its protection is welcome to join. If you are interested or know someone who is please contact leigh@cdah.org. au or sinead@cdah.org.au or by mobile on 0427 905 702.

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Local Community Group Notices HOBBIES & INTERESTS HUNTER REGION FIELD NATURALISTS & NATURE JOURNALING CLUB A local club started in Lambton almost two years ago offers free outdoor nature journaling sessions to anyone interested in trying their hand at drawing and painting whilst exploring nature.

The club meet outdoors on the 4th Saturday of each month and offer online sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Find out more on Instagram and Facebook: @naturejournalclub. hunterregion HUNTER DISTRICT BROMELIAD SOCIETY Are you interested in bromeliads or tillandsias (air plants)? Do you want the opportunity to buy your plants cheap, directly from the growers? Then come along to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae on the third Saturday of each month and mix with fellow gardeners. We’re an active group with monthly competitions, guest speakers, demonstrations, Q&A, etc. Sale of plants commences at 12.30 and meetings commence at 1.30. Come & get tips and advice direct from the experts in your local area. Find us on Facebook and send enquiries to hdbssecretary@gmail.com

SENIORS GROUPS LAMBTON SENIORS GROUP Interested in playing cards? Canasta is a great social game and is played every Thursday from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm at 18 Morehead St, Lambton. You’ll be most welcome and we’ll happily teach you, either from scratch or just refresh your knowledge. Free off street parking.

Phone Nola 4952 3685 or Des 4955 5052.

SENIORS GROUPS LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEWCASTLE Newcastle Ladies’ Probus meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10.30 at Wests in Newcastle. We are a friendly group of ladies.

We have a monthly meeting with interesting Guest Speakers. Other activities include coffee mornings, a walking group, lunches & other outings. For more information phone Margaret 0417 663 064 or Sandra 0438 622 608.

LADIES PROBUS CLUB OF NEW LAMBTON Are you recently retired or semi-retired and looking for a friendly group of ladies to share activities and social outings with? Our Club has vacancies for new members. Our monthly activities include active and interesting Walks, Book Club, Movies/Theatre/Shows, Day Trips, Birthday Lunches and a monthly meeting with Guest Speaker on the fourth Monday at Central Charlestown Leagues Club. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of please contact Eileen at eileencampbell46@yahoo.com. au or on 0428 991 184.

BEL AIR VIEW CLUB Bel Air View Club meets on the third Monday of each month at South Leagues Club 46 Llewellyn St Merewether at 10.30 am. Visitors and new members are warmly welcomed to join us for friendship and interesting guest speakers and to help support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program which assists young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create a better future for themselves through education. For further information please phone Gillian on 49635755 or email gillian.cranston@bigpond.com

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