Hamilton Local - June 2018

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• Issue No. 14 • A community newspaper for Hamilton • June 2018 •

Planning affordable living Floor space bonuses for developers are part of a plan Newcastle City Council has adopted to support the supply of affordable housing.

In return for increased densities, developers will be required to build affordable homes that cost less than 30 per cent of household incomes, or support the supply of these dwellings for key workers through financial contributions, under the Newcastle Affordable Living Plan (NALP).

The NALP identifies Islington, Mayfield, Hamilton, Broadmeadow and Adamstown as corridors for economic and housing renewal and intensification due to their access to existing services, retailers and public transport. community stakeholders and lays Newcastle,” Lord Mayor Nuatali “This plan has been developed in the foundation for increasing the Nelmes said. collaboration with a wide range of supply of affordable housing in (continued page 2)

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Council announces Affordable Living Plan “Newcastle City Council recognises that access to secure, appropriate and affordable housing is not only a basic requirement for everyone, it’s crucial to creating an inclusive, dynamic and sustainable city.

This plan focusses on actions that we can take to facilitate affordable living for our community.

“It is up to all levels of government to work together to address housing affordability.

“While social housing is the responsibility of the NSW Government, Council plays a role in supporting low-to-moderate income households by facilitating affordable housing through control plans, advocacy and prudent planning for non-shelterrelated affordable living outcomes, such as access to transport, jobs, education and services.”

Other commitments in the NALP include monitoring the supply of housing and working with the NSW Government to implement an effective urban development program.

The Department of Planning and Community Services defines affordable housing as permanent accommodation for low-to-moderate income households that’s priced to allow them to meet other basic living costs.

Affordable housing is typically reserved for key workers who provide essential services, such as emergency response and education, and sees mortgages or rents capped at 30 per cent of gross household income.

Council also agreed recently to call for more affordable housing ahead of this month’s state budget.

Council will call for a quarter of all homes developed on government-owned land to be affordable and for 15 per cent on privately developed land.

The State Government will also be asked to include Newcastle in a review of State Environmental Planning Policy 70 provisions to enable developer contributions towards affordable housing, as in other local government areas.

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HaRD As for Men’s Health Week If you’ve ever been out in Hamilton on a Thursday night you may have noticed a group of men running through the streets.

While appearances may deceive, they aren’t a sports team or a group of elite athletes - they’re simply a group of local dads out for some exercise.

The Hamilton Running Dads, or HaRD As, as they prefer to be known, are a group of up to 20 men who meet up once a week to pound the pavement and catch up with their mates, with many joining as a result of their connection with Hamilton Public School.

Although it may seem a simple idea, the importance can’t be underestimated. Statistics highlighted for Men’s Health Week, which begins on June 11, show that men are more likely to die from heart disease than other

Hamilton Running Dads (or HaRD As) rehydrating after a weekly run disease, while inactive men are 60 per cent more likely to suffer from depression than men who are active.

While HaRD As’ weekly runs are good for the body, the mateship within the group is good for

the soul, with the running track often leading to The Blind Monk where the friendships are further cemented over a few beers.

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More exercise equipment planned A range of new outdoor exercise facilities has been proposed for Newcastle suburbs under a plan approved by Newcastle City Council for public feedback.

Six individual fresh-air fitness stations are needed to help keep Novocastrians in shape over the next decade, according to the draft Outdoor Exercise Facility Strategy, in addition to four existing sites at Waratah West’s Braye Park, Islington Park, Lambton Park and Warabrook Wetlands Reserve.

Camp Shortland, South Newcastle Beach, Cooks Hill’s Nesca Park, National Park in Newcastle West, Stockton’s Griffith Park and Fernleigh Track at Adamstown are among the proposed new hubs for chin-up bars, sit-up benches and other static apparatus to encourage muscle strength and cardio fitness.

A number of other suburban areas may also be considered following feedback on the draft strategy during a month-long public exhibition period.

“Outdoor exercise is growing in popularity, and I thank the many people in our community who have contacted Council to request more facilities across Newcastle,” Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.

Above: Existing outdoor exercise equipment in Lambton Park. Photo courtesy of Newcastle City Council “This strategy is a win for everyone who likes to exercise outdoors and also for areas of Newcastle that will get a boost from the daily presence of fitness enthusiasts.

“I’m pleased that we’ve been able to identify park sites for outdoor exercise facilities in locations right across the City of Newcastle, with new equipment proposed for each of the four wards of the Newcastle.”

“As well as healthier bodies, these will also encourage greater social interaction for better communities, so I urge Novocastrians to take a look at this draft strategy and to let us know their thoughts about our plan.”

Improving equipment at existing sites, installing helpful signage and developing a program of organised fitness and community activities linked to the facilities are all part of the plan now on public exhibition.

The draft Outdoor Exercise Outdoor Exercise Facility Strategy is open for comment until Monday 20 June.

You can view the strategy online at http://www. newcastle.nsw.gov.au/YourSayHard copies can be viewed at the Council Administration Centre, King Street, Newcastle, Newcastle Region Library and Wallsend District Library.

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by Nathan Errington President of Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

Have your say!

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce advocates for local business and wider community for such things as better policing, transport solutions, safety, street beautification and opportunities to inform council and NSW Government decisions.

We are seeking your input to guide the Chamber’s annual plan of work. Please complete the survey found at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CR5F9XW to have your say.

Small business marketing event

In May the Chamber held a member’s forum to share ideas and discuss issues that are top of mind for local businesses. Interestingly, strategies and tactics to battle the competition we face from the numerous malls and other trendy urban zones springing up across our city was a key focus.

In response the Chamber has organised an event to help businesses to enhance their customer engagement programs by inviting three of Newcastle’s leading business identities to share what they’ve learnt during their careers.

Neil Slater, founder of Scratchley’s on the Wharf, Joel Goodsir, Head of Marketing at Inspirations Paint and Meg Purser, Managing Director at Purser Corporate Communication will be sharing with attendee’s ways that you can set your business apart and keep your customers coming back for more.

As a marketing refresher, or for new insights to take back to your business, the workshop is sure to be a great learning experience for local businesses.

Hudson Street Hum will host the event on Tuesday 12 June, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. This event will be open for all to attend with tickets priced at $22 for members and $35 for non-members. Tickets are available via http://bit.ly/hamiltonchamberjune.

For Chamber membership enquires email: info@ hamiltonchamber.com.au Nathan Errington - president Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

HAMILTON CHAMBER is your business…

Hamilton Chamber is a not-for-profit entity overseen by an elected management committee of volunteers selected from our membership base. Full membership is open to any business owner/operator or building owner within the Special Benefit Rate zones.

We have a modest staff and a group of active volunteer local business owners to manage our day to day activities.

Hamilton Chamber is a business advocacy group tasked with driving the Hamilton community forward and revitalising our great suburb. We use place-making projects, public events, partnerships with business and organisations, and strategic planning to bring life into our CBD. SOME OF OUR BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS INCLUDE: ■ Free wi-fi throughout Beaumont St ■ A Taste of Beaumont including iconic restaurants and cafes ■ Some of Newcastle city’s best street festivals like Beaumont Street Carnivale & China Week Festival If you’d like to know more about what we do, we encourage business owners/operators, residents, and other interested parties to participate in our Hamilton Monthly Networking Event which allow you to work closely with the community and our organisation.

To become a member or to contact your local business chamber go to www.hamiltonchamber.com.au or email: info@hamiltonchamber.com.au Hamilton Local > June 2018 > Page 7

Book Review sponsored by Q’s Books

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Reviewed by Jamie Blackman Set in post-war New Orleans, The Moviegoer is a story about a stockbroker Binx Boiling who’s taken up a “search”. Due to his lack of future planning after having reached 30, he’s misunderstood by his aunt as listless. But he cares about people like the theatre owner, his neighbour Mrs Schexnaydre, and of course his extensive family, his cousin Kate in particular. He also gives attention to environments and situations, lets them unconceal.

Little of this should be attributed to a watery empathy but a selfishness in that he refuses to be a No one that is Nowhere, but embedded in a place, resisting as Percy described elsewhere as “the dislocation of man in the modern age”. This explains his anxiety when asked to head to Chicago for a stock convention, which he takes Kate along on impulse after an irrational episode that caused fears in the family that she was suicidal. This impulse and not bothering to inform family about taking Kate is typical of Binx. Not that he’s all that impulsive. Malaise is the enemy to him.

“The malaise is the pain of loss. The world is lost to you, the world and the people in it, and there remains only you and the world…”. When you recognise that stifling ambience which laminates relations; he hates it when people talk as if they are dead.

When you are situated in perfect conditioned comfort; he owns an unpredictable, little cramped red MG that he gets into a car accident with. Malaise is anti-life.

Anyways, a top read. In the daytime usually.

City’s newest ambassadogs Four pawsome Newcastle pooches will become poster pups for responsible dog ownership, after taking out a Newcastle City Council competition in May. Huxley the dachshund, Scout the collie and French bulldogs Vada and Duke have been immortalised in cartoon form for Council’s campaign to promote responsibility around dog ownership in the city.

Over 600 entries were received through Council’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds during the competition, which were then judged by a panel of Council staff, Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen.

The winning images were sent to local illustrator Judy Nadin, who has replicated the dogs for the campaign.

The campaign highlights simple ways owners can be

(L to R) Canine stars Huxley, Scout and Vada with entourage more responsible for their dogs, including making sure the dog is microchipped and registered, placing your contact details on the dog’s collar, and keepingyour

dog on a leash unless they are in a leash-free area. More tips and a list of leash-free areas can be found on Council’s website, www. newcastle.nsw.gov.au.

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Is your letterbox feeling lucky?

If the letterbox pictured above is yours, you are this month’s winner. Your prize is $25 to spend at any one Hamilton business with an advertisement in this issue.

To claim your prize simply call us at Hamilton Local on 0455 210 000 and confirm to us where you live.

You had better hurry though, as the prize must be claimed by Monday 11 June.

Last month’s winners were the lucky residents of 35 Swan Street Hamilton who chose to spend their $25 prize at Q’s Books.

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NDIS experience inspires new provider Imagine going from an independent 22-year-old, with your whole life before you, to a receiving a permanent disability that left you entirely reliant on others for care and the completion of the most basic tasks.

That was the reality faced by New Lambton Heights’ Robert Marks, who was rendered a C5/6 quadriplegic in 2009 after a swimming accident at Warners Bay. After returning to Newcastle following his hospitalisation and rehabilitation in Sydney, Mr Marks signed up for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) but found himself in a situation where he felt he had little control over his care and his life, right down to being told when he had to go to bed.

That lack of control saw him transition to self-managed care, which enabled him to regain some independence by employing his own support personnel.

“These people are coming into your home, you should have a say in it,” he said.

“It gave me my chance to have some control - I got my life back.”

While the benefits of self-managed care are numerous, Mr Marks found through conversation with other NDIS participants that the

Robert Marks founded AbilityLiving-MyWay to assist NDIS participants to manage their own plans associated paperwork could be daunting for those looking to go down the same path.

That has inspired him to create AbilityLiving-MyWay, a not-forprofit accredited NDIS provider that gives participants an online platform that enables them to employ their own support staff and assist with budgeting of their NDIS plan.

“A lot of participants don’t realise what the NDIS means for them,”

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“This enables a participant of the NDIS to self-manage their funding and go into an NDIS plan review with a complete budget of their care requirements.”

Ten participants have already signed on, with another 17 using coordinated supports. 17 support workers are also involved.

To find out more, visit www. abilityliving-myway.org.

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Photographer wins portrait award Local Hamilton photographer Heath Wade has won the prestigious Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) NSW Portrait Photographer of the year.

Judging took place in Canberra and the winners were announced recently.

Entries in the AIPP awards are judged by peers in professional photography and the awards represent the best of the best professional photography in NSW Heath’s winning portfolio of four images featured Newcastle artists and musicians young and old. His highest scoring print featured Hamilton resident and Golden Guitar winner Neville Anderson and his wife’s two poodles (at left).

Heath (picture below) has previously won NSW Wedding Photographer of the year three times and was a finalist in the 2017 Portrait category.

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The Quick Quiz

Congratulations to Melissa Mackerras of Hamilton who was the winner of last month’s quiz. The mystery photo was the mural on the side of the framing business on Donald Street.

This month’s quiz questions are below. The answers can be found within the pages of Hamilton Local.

Question 1 By what other name are the Hamilton Running Dads known?

Question 2 Who was mayor of Hamilton in early 1918?

Question 3 In which category did local photographer Heath Wade recently win Photographer of the Year?

Question 4 What are the names of the three dogs selected to be poster pups for Council’s responsible dog ownership campaign ?

Question 5 How long have Piggott’s Pharmacies been serving the Newcastle community?

Question 6 Which building in Hamilton is pictured below?

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HAMILTON’S

History with Phil Warren

March to freedom It’s early June 1918 and a column of marchers in uniform are met by Mayor Wilson of Hamilton and his aldermen, who then escorts the men to the boundary of Newcastle.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported on 8 June 1918 “All roads led to the border; business was suspended, and all traffic was held up. From the time the column entered the city the men were feted and treated as heroes, and they were pelted with flowers, sweets, and cigarettes.”

Bivouacked at the showground, the marchers were proceeding into Newcastle for a civic welcome from

Mayor Kilgour.

No one knew that this march was to be the second last of the Great War recruitment marches when it left Armidale on 4 May. Called a March to Freedom it had the purpose of encouraging young men to join up and after training they would embark most likely to the battlefields of France.

The march proceeded southwards to Uralla, through Tamworth and then on to the Hunter Valley as, in each location, more young men would decide to volunteer to serve. In each town the community welcomed the column and created a carnival like atmosphere for the overnight stay.

The marchers were, by 1918, well aware that the war was no longer somewhat of an adventure - it was a muddy, miserable and dangerous ‘slog’ of risk, disease, injury and death. They didn’t know the war would end in less than six months and, as we now know, would impact on Australia for many years after the war’s end.

Despite the enthusiasm, by 1918, Australia was ‘battle weary’ and the newspapers were devoting much space to listing the dead and wounded of the battles of northern France.

It is now 100 years later and as our recent Anzac Day services show all who served are indeed remembered!

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Above: A machine gun crew in training – possibly at Newcastle Showground circa 1915. UoN Living Histories Below: a typical Great War recruitment poster by William Brooks and Co. Sydney

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Shirley and Chris Piggott c.1970s

25 YEARS OF BLACKBUTT PHARMACY WITH CHRIS & SHIRLEY PIGGOTT In October 1970, Chris & Shirley Piggott bought the then ‘Kotara Pharmacy’ from Jim & Natalie Borthwick.

Jim Borthwick was an interesting pharmacist who had pharmacies in Adamstown, Lambton as well as Orchardtown Road, New Lambton.

The Pharmacy and most of the local houses were built by well-known builder Bill Hudson in 1951 and Bill still runs an account at the Pharmacy. As the Kotara district grew towards Garden City, the Pharmacy and other Orchardtown Road businesses changed their names to ‘Blackbutt’ to reflect a local identity.

Both Shirley and Chris are qualified pharmacists. Shirley may have been less in the public gaze as the Mother to four children but she capably handles all the accounting and financial side of the business. Initially the Piggott’s lived upstairs in the flat above the Pharmacy, but as the family grew, they moved to Warner’s Bay firstly and now back to just 500m from the shop on the edge of Blackbutt Reserve.

Petrina Piggott, the eldest, was born just 5 weeks after her parents purchased the business. Petrina (24 yrs) is now a qualified pharmacist and takes over the role of managing the Pharmacy just on 25 years after her parents bought it.

Andrew Piggott (23) is in his final year of Surveying at Newcastle University. The younger two children, Anthony (15) and Skye (13) are still at High School.

All of the staff at Blackbutt Pharmacy have been with the Piggott’s quite a long time. Yvonne Roberts, started in 1971, now has a secretarial role - quite different to her role

as dispensary assistant initially. Susan O’Hara is the face everyone knows.

Sue, is shop manager and in charge of buying the huge variety of stock the Pharmacy is well known for. Sue started with the Piggott’s straight out of school at the ‘ripe-ol’ age of 15. Betty Blatt (pharmacist) has been one or two days a week plus relieving for holidays for 6 years. Lyn Pearce manages the cosmetics, fragrances and accounting systems has been at ‘Blackbutt’ for 6 years. Toni Saxon (6 years at ‘Blackbutt’) is in charge of giftwear and creates the lovely window displays that appeal as you enter Blackbutt Shopping Village. Both Yvonne and Toni now have their daughters , Wendy and Shame following the tradition by working on Saturdays at the Pharmacy.

The Newcastle Earthquake of 1989 had a devastating effect in the Blackbutt Centre. Charlestown Square was an opportunity that allowed the ‘Piggott’s’ to expand to a second Pharmacy in 1979. Having two Pharmacies allowed combined buying to benefit both and also training and developing team members. Some 32 staff are employed between both shops.

Chris had sporting, church and Rotary involvements alongside his Pharmacy interests that culminated in his being President of the Newcastle & Hunter Valley Pharmacists Association. Chris also had all his Pharmacists trained in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicines to lead in the thirst for knowledge that the public require to stay healthy.

Small business is important to local communities - that is where you know your local retailers by name and they know you. It is the human side that contrasts so vividly against big, impersonal businesses. No where do you see that personal touch better than at Blackbutt and to hear Chris crack a joke or read poems with the locals he loves.

(Article originally published 1995) Grant Kenny draws Bali winner with Chris Piggott, 1986

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Article featuring Shirley Piggott published in the Newcastle Morning Herald, 1974.

THE 2018 PIGGOTT’S STORY

Christopher and Shirley Piggott met in Sydney University whilst studying Pharmacy. They got married and moved to Newcastle where they bought their first pharmacy in Blackbutt in 1970 from Mr Borthwick, with Shirley 8 months pregnant. The Piggott family lived in an apartment above the Pharmacy for 3 years with Chris and Shirley alternating Pharmacist, management, accounting and parenting roles!

When Charlestown Square opened in 1979, Chris opened a Soul Pattinson Pharmacy. It was soon to be one of the busiest pharmacies in the Hunter region.

Chris was a big personality and became well known in the town, especially with regular radio and TV appearances.

Chris and Shirley eventually had 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. Nobody would have foretold that 3 of them would later follow in their parents footsteps and became Pharmacists. The one son who instead studied Surveying, later fell in love and married an Austrian Pharmacist!

After owning a number of pharmacies, Chris slowly sold them to semi-retire but he kept his beloved Piggott’s Pharmacy Blackbutt.

It was 2009 when the youngest children, Skye and Anthony, took over the family business. Anthony, now the driving force, quickly expanded in Hamilton, Hamilton South, Branxton and Lambton with the help of his brother, and wife Sandra, and great pharmacists Lee Grundy and Brett Plumb as business partners.

Anthony is very active in the local community and the pharmacy community alike. He is well entrenched in providing traditional pharmacy values, genuine care, and quality service and advice.

When you go to a Piggott’s Pharmacy you will feel a warm welcome from staff who love their job. We invite you and your family to visit us or call us should you need any trusted health advice.

Piggott’s Pharmacy has been serving the Newcastle Community for almost 50 years with personal service and care. Piggott’s Pharmacy is not a generic brand, we are a local family pharmacy caring for your family and community. Piggott’s Pharmacy have engaging and happy staff members, who value each and every customer. Caring service is what we strive to provide, with a smile. You are welcome to challenge our claim by visiting any Piggott’s Pharmacy - When you experience the difference, you will be glad you did!

Piggott’s Pharmacy staff have always enjoyed being a part of the Piggott family. These values are reflected in their delivering happy and caring service to their customers.

Anthony Piggott, now the driving force behind a strong family business that spans almost 5 decades.

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Humans of Hamilton

by Melissah Comber

Charles Webster operates a long-running children’s charity from his home in Lindsay Street Hamilton

Charles Webster Charles Webster describes himself as a ‘professional uncle’.

Despite having no children of his own, Charles has had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of others through his Chuck Duck charity, which runs breakfast and lunch programs for school children, operates a bus for disabled children and installs aviaries for therapy birds.

“My wife didn’t want kids, but I would have had 19 of them,” he said.

“I love them.”

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Chuck Duck has operated for almost 20 years across the entire Hunter Valley and currently has 40 schools on its books. 2000 children attended Chuck Duck Christmas parties last year alone.

The work has garnered Charles several accolades, including being named as Lifeline Hunter’s Brass Bloke in 2017.

“I don’t do it for awards,” he said.

“I just don’t like to think of a kid hungry.”

His belief that anyone can change the world has been shaped by his own experiences, including being abused as a child, being shot in the head and becoming confined to a wheelchair.

“My journey has been huge,” he said.

“I’ve been 48 years disabled and

not once has it worried me.

“I don’t fear anything or anyone.”

He also plans to continue helping others after he passes away, making the decision to donate his body to science.

For the meantime though, he will continue running Chuck Duck out of his home, ensuring that even more children don’t go hungry.

“I’m happy doing what I do,” he said.

“The most amazing sound you’ll ever hear in your life is the unrestrained laughter of children.

“It’s contagious.”

----------------------------------------If you know a ‘Human of Hamilton’ whose story we should tell please email us at info.hamiltonlocal@ gmail.com

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AGE Matters with Joseph McCarthy CEO of NovaCare Community Services

Community Carers, it’s OK to have a break!

As a carer for an older person at home, you hold a critical role in helping them maintain a meaningful and fulfilling life.

However, to ensure that you can continue your caring role, it’s important to take breaks for your own health and wellbeing. It could be a coffee date with friends, time out shopping or relaxing with Tai Chi. Respite enables some people to keep going to work.

Respite might involve a break of a few hours, an overnight stay or a longer period. It may be arranged

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on a regular basis or for an emergency (e.g., the carer may need hospital treatment).

It is hard to be the primary carer, and also hard for the person being cared for. Respite care supports your emotional and physical needs, while making sure that your family member continues to receive the highest standard of personalised care.

In home respite means staff come to your home during the day, night or on weekends. The advantage of this is minimal disruption to the care recipient’s routine.

Respite of two weeks or more is usually arranged in a residential aged care home.

There are also a small number of overnight respite cottages across Australia that provide both day and overnight respite for one to several nights. This style of respite is normally in smaller home-like environments.

Newcastle’s only overnight respite cottage is Ailsa Craig Cottage located in Lindsay Street Hamilton.

It is an architecturally designed, recently renovated 4-bedroom cottage.

My observation is that carers are often unaware of the respite options, which may be accessed as a private client or through a Home Care Package. I would encourage you to take a break as your wellbeing is crucial to the person you support.

SPINAL Column with James Cobb of Total Balance Chiropractic

Is your phone a pain in the neck?

There’s no denying that technology has transformed the way we live, but we’re spending more and more time glued to our mobile devices.

According to Ernst & Young, Australians average over 10 hours engaging with electronic devices every day. 35% of us check our phones within 5 minutes of waking, and 70% use phones during mealtimes with family and friends. This excessive reliance on technology is taking a toll on our bodies.

Looking down while hunched over mobile devices puts excessive strain on muscles which can lead

to neck and shoulder pain. This is now commonly referred to as “text neck”.

Here are some simple tips to help avoid text neck, as well as other spinal issues resulting from poor posture and excessive use of mobile devices: • Change the way you hold your phone - bring the screen to eye level, not vice versa. This way you can avoid being slouched into a forward head posture for long periods.

• Take regular breaks from your device. For example, don’t check your phone before breakfast or while commuting.

• Get social with family and friends. Have a ‘no phone policy’ during dinner, or when on a night out.

Finally, here are some simple tests you can use to see if your posture might already need some help • Let it slump. Stand in front of the mirror, breathe in, breathe out, relax and let your body slump. If your shoulders roll forward excessively, your head drops or your chest “folds”, you might be developing a forward posture.

• Look up. If looking up to the ceiling feels painful or stiff, you might have restricted movement or poor alignment of the joints of the neck and upper back.

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GP

Chat

by Dr Ben Seckold of Hamilton Doctors

The new pap smear

The Pap Smear is now called the Cervical screening test (CST). The CST replaces the two-yearly Pap test for people. If you’re aged 25 to 74 you should have your first CST two years after your last Pap test.

The Cervical Screening Test is more accurate at detecting human papillomavirus (known as HPV).

HPV is a common virus that can cause changes to cells in your cervix, which in rare cases can develop into cervical cancer.

Once you have had your first CST if your results are normal, you will only need to have one every five years instead of every two.

Why has screening changed from 2 to 5 years?

The Cervical Screening Test is more accurate at detecting HPV. Because of this, it is safe for you if your test does not indicate (show) you have a HPV infection to wait five years between tests.

How is the new test more accurate?

Although the Cervical Screening Test will feel the same for you, it is more accurate at detecting human papillomavirus (known as HPV).

By detecting a HPV infection early, it allows your GP to monitor the infection and intervene if there are any changes to cells in your cervix.

Why has the age changed from 18 to 25 years for the first test screening test?

Research shows that beginning cervical screening at age 25 years is safe.

• Most women and men under 25 years have been vaccinated for HPV and people under 25 have robust immune systems and will clear the infection quickly without treatment.

People aged less than 25 years that have previously screened and received an abnormal test result should continue to follow their healthcare providers advice.

If you are experiencing symptoms such as unusual bleeding, discharge and pain, please make an appointment with your GP immediately.

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MIND

Matters

by Dr Stuart Edser

Principal Psychologist at Newcastle Psychology & Health

Depression -when to seek professional help

We know that many depressions will ultimately work themselves out over a period of time. But not all do.

My rule of thumb is that if you have not seen any change, ie., any lift in your mood after three months (12 weeks), it may be time to seek professional help. But is that the only criterion by which to judge seeking help?

Recently, well-known American psychologist, depression specialist Dr Michael Yapko, has been visiting Australia teaching clinicians more about how depression works. Here are his six pointers for individuals on when to seek help.

1. If you are having suicidal thoughts or feelings; 2. When feeling ‘stuck,’ overwhelmed or hopeless; 3.When lacking support to test your personal experience against reality and have no clear sense of direction; 4. BEFORE it reaches a crisis point; 5. When potentially life-changing decisions must be made with clarity; 6. When adversely affecting others.

Seeking help, especially if you’ve never seen a psychologist before, can seem a little daunting. But in reality, you will probably find it a great relief.

First, you get to sit down with someone expert and experienced and get things off your chest, if you want to. You don’t get judged, but you do get heard.

Secondly, the psychologist will ascertain with you just how your depression is manifesting itself in you.

Depression can be quite different for different people.

Finally, your psychologist can customise a treatment plan to your particular needs for the healing process to best work out in your case.

If you do need assistance, don’t put it off. Many folk say that if they had their time over again, they would seek help earlier than what they did.

It’s worth a thought.

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LAW

Matters

by Rob Dilley of Newcastle Legal

Making Legal Easy FIXED-PRICE CONVEYANCING Professional advice & service by an experienced lawyer for a reasonable fee… ➤ $1,150 + disbursements + GST for standard residential sales. ➤ $1,350 + disbursements + GST for standard residential purchases. ➤ Friendly, helpful advice to take the stress out of buying or selling. ➤ Experienced in commercial leasing, sales and purchases.

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The biggest purchase of your life In NSW the process of transferring of title involves two key processes: (1) Exchange; and (2) Settlement.

Following agreement on the sale price, exchange of contract occurs when the contract is signed by both buyer and seller, dated and handed (exchanged) to each other or their solicitor.

At this point the purchaser can exercise a “cooling off” right to pull out of the purchase within 5 business days. The penalty is 0.25% of the purchase price which equates to $1,250 on a $500,000 purchase.

There is no cooling off period for property purchased at or on the same day as an auction.

Before exchanging contracts as a buyer you must be certain you wish to proceed and that your finance is confirmed. Prior to exchange it is highly advisable that you undertake pest and building inspections. If purchasing a strata unit, your solicitor should search the strata records for any signs of trouble in the complex.

Settlement usually takes place 4 to 6 weeks after exchange of contracts. At settlement all monies and title deeds are handed over including any adjustments for council rates, water rates and any other costs involved in completing the transaction.

Failure to complete the contract at settlement can result in the purchaser forfeiting the full deposit. On a $500,000 purchase where the deposit is 10%, $50,000 would be forfeited to the seller for the purchaser’s failure to complete.

Sale or purchase of a property should always receive the benefit of comprehensive, quality legal advice.

TAI CHI

Chat with Amanda Heidke of The Tai Chi Centre

Are Qigong and Tai Chi (Taijiquan) the same thing?

Tai Chi and Qigong are both ancient Chinese healing arts and while they have a lot in common they are distinct practices. Before we look at each of them we need to have at least a basic understanding of Qi (pronounced chee).

The Chinese word Qi means “air” or “breath” and refers to the circulating life force or vital energy that flows through all things in the universe. When Qi is flowing unobstructed through our body, we feel healthy and balanced but if our Qi is blocked we become unwell.

When we put the word “Qi” together with the word “Gong” which refers to accomplishment through training, you see that Qigong is training to cultivate our internal energies, our life force.

When practising Qigong each movement is repeated a number of times depending on the particular Qigong set. The movements are not as circular as the Tai Chi forms but they both benefit our health by channelling Qi. Qigong practise enhances breathing and encourages the relaxation of mind and body, and whilst it is used to increase power it does not involve any fighting techniques.

Unlike the repeating postures of Qigong forms, Tai Chi forms comprise of a series of slow, circular, continuous movements to stimulate the energy that releases blockages and allows the Qi to flow. In terms of martial art application, Tai Chi focuses on selfdefence and the maintenance of physical and mental health.

Tai Chi is about mental and physical ‘oneness’ and Qigong is for energy cultivation and circulation.

All our classes incorporate both Tai Chi and Qigong disciplines to help students of all ages and physical abilities to improve and maintain good health and increase their vitality.

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PHARMACY

Matters

by Anthony Piggott

of Piggott’s Pharmacies Hamilton & Hamilton South

Old age is 10 years older than you are

While this may be a quaint adage, it highlights that we generally only think of other people as being ‘old’.

Officially there are ages when we are deemed to be a ‘senior’ or an older Australian. For example, Seniors Cards are provided to people aged 60 and not working more than a set numbers of hours per week in paid employment. From a health and medical point of view you are generally considered ‘senior’ after the age of 65.

Australians are also living longer and the country has an ageing population. People aged 70 and over currently account for about 10 per cent of the population and by 2050 this is expected to increase to 20 per cent.

Living longer is a great thing, but we also need to remain healthy to enjoy our longer lives to their fullest.

Lifestyle changes can minimise the risk of these problems occurring, but medicines are often the best way to manage the symptoms of these conditions. In fact, the oldest 10 per cent of the population use more than 20 per cent of all prescribed medicines.

The good news is that as the population ages worldwide, we are also getting healthier. A US study has shown that on average, elderly people are growing healthier, happier and more independent. Another report in New Scientist magazine has found that diseases usually associated with old age are affecting fewer people and, when they do strike, it is much later in life.

Regardless of our age or physical condition, we benefit when we take control of our health. This includes making informed decisions based on the advice of doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

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MONEY

Matters

by Margaret Glenn CPA of Pritchard Partners

Tax time tips

including the Medicare levy and surcharge, as well as some tax offsets.

4. Home office expenses If you work from home, you can claim the running costs of a home office. This can be done by splitting the cost of heating/cooling and lighting between what is used domestically and what is used for “income producing purposes”.

5. Purchasing an investment property It is often a good idea to have a tax depreciation report completed. Not only is the cost of the report tax deductible, but in most cases it will offer substantial deductions relating to the depreciation of fixtures and fittings.

6. Review your financial affairs It pays to look ahead. Now is a great time to review your current investments, assess the effectiveness of last year’s financial plans and put in place a strategy for the current tax year.

If you are unsure then there are plenty of qualified accounting firms in the region who can give you the best advice about your tax return or talk to Margaret Glenn and the Pritchard team located at 10 Murray Street Hamilton on 4920 2877.

As tax time approaches, here are some tips from the team at Pritchards to help you get the best result.

1. Interest income All interest received from bank accounts must be included as part of your assessable income.

2. Private health insurance and the Medicare levy surcharge Most people with private health insurance currently receive a rebate and is income tested. Additionally, Medicare Levy Surcharge is applied to people who Margaret Glenn is a Certified Practicing Accountant pay tax but do not pay private hospital cover. and director of Rees Pritchard Pty Limited.

3. Spouse income details Your spouse’s taxable income affects certain items

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Local & Live entertainment this month Fri 22

Dreamers Crime, Flynn Effect, Eviscerate The Crown, Virescent

Sun 10 Vortex

Sat 23

Flatline, Age Of Emergence, Virescent

Sun 17 Marriah

Sun 24 Jen Buxton (Two Sets)

Sun 24 Prestige Inc

Wed 27 Treehouses, Isla Ka, + Guests

Gallipoli Legion

Sun 3

Texas Strangers

Hamilton Station Hotel Sat 2

Grim Demise (Album Launch), Kaosphere, Fenrir, The Plague

Sun 3

Mark Woods

Wed 6

Diplazar + Guests

Thu 7

Fadeaway + Guests

Sat 9 Stacy Gacey, The Pits,

Trashed Again, Dissclaimer Sun 10 Original Singer/ Songwriters Wed 13 Punk/Metal Night Thu 14 Born Lion, Thems

Fightin Words, Trashed Again Fri 15

Have/Hold + Guests

Sun 17 Original Singer/ Songwriters Wed 20 Wolfpack Wednesdays

(Hardcore Bands) Thu 21 Live Original Music

Thu 28 Madhouse - Hip-Hop Night Fri 29

Sat 30

Ess-Em, Hack The Mainframe, Wilson & The Castaways, Ebolagoldfish Tinderry, Elka & The Jandel, Dyer Maker

Northern Star Hotel

Wickham Park Hotel

Sat 2

Little Cents; Headbin supported by Pornskas & EME

Sun 3

Phoenix; Voodoo Express

Fri 8

New Black Shades

Sat 9

Pat Eyre Trio; Kisstory

Sun 10 Chikarma; Fishfry +

Pow Wow Fri 15

ViAgro

Sat 16

Rosie’s School of Rock – Rockstar Showcase; Kellie Cain; Brien McVernon Band

Sun 17 Tim Rossington; Grant

Walmsley Freebird

Blues Band

Fri 1

TK

Sat 2

Allon; Holly Mae

Fri 9

Tim Rossington

Sat 9

Greg McKew; Nano

Fri 15

Aaron Hipwell

Sat 16

Adrienne; Lee Sullivan

Fri 22

Elisa Kate

Thu 28 Radio Moscow

(ticketed event)

Sat 23

John Larder; TK

Fri 29

DLove Band

Fri 29

Michael Peter

Sat 30

Them Wild Oats

Sat 30

Louis Burt; Dean Kyrwood

Fri 22

Marshall O’Kell

Sat 23

Grant Walmsley Freebird Unplugged; The Years

Sun 24 John Larder;

Steve Edmonds

Local venues are welcome to submit next month’s live entertainment free of charge to Nadia on 0490 701 411 by 15th of each month. All information here was correct at time of printing. Please confirm details directly with the venue.

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Local Community Group Notices CHILDREN & FAMILIES 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, run entirely by volunteers. We are also seeking new members to join our committee.

Contact newcastletoylibrary@gmail.com for information about joining our enthusiastic team.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS SOCIETY OF ARTISTS NEWCASTLE Linda MacAulay’s Master Acrylics Workshop will be held on Saturday and Sunday 23-24 June at the Society of Artists Newcastle in Lambton Park, Lambton. Linda is a guest artist on TV’s ‘Colour Your Life’. Acrylics offer artists a huge range of methods and are extremely versatile with the various mediums Linda is introducing to the workshop further details please contact jennigand@bigpond.com NEWCASTLE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY INC. Newcastle Family History Society, formed in 1983, has its library and research centre in the Mechanics Institute Building, 68 Elder Street, Lambton. Visitors are welcome to use the resources there for their family research, and to join members for their regular meetings and activities. During winter General Meetings start at 2pm on the first Tuedsay of the month.

On Saturday 16th June, the Society will join Gloucester District Historical Society at 1.30 pm in the Historical Museum, Gloucester, to launch the latest Society publication “Copeland Goldfield NSW History &Heritage Cemetery”,

by Heather Ling, Margaret Robson, Wendy Swan and Gloria Higginbottom. For bookings (by 8th June, please), and further information contact Heather Ling on 4948 9113, or visit the Library during its normal opening hours 1 pm to 3.30 pm Thursdays or 10 am to 3.30 pm Saturdays.

GRANDMOTHERS AGAINST THE DETENTION OF REFUGEE CHILDREN Join our vigil every Thursday 5pm. Civic Park.

Help us free the children. Bring them here.

MEALS ON WHEELS HAMILTON A delicious meal and a friendly face to your door.

Meals on Wheels helps make it possible for you to stay independent in your own home. It’s easy, just sit back, relax … and let us cater for you. Our Hamilton branch operates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hamilton Meals on Wheels delivers to Hamilton, Broadmeadow, Adamstown (north of Glebe Road), Georgetown and Waratah West.

To apply for this service phone the general enquiries line 4957 7079 or the Hamilton Branch 4969 4292 or email: hamilton@mow.net.au HOPEFLOATS Hopefloats is a Newcastle based social support network for widowed people from any background or relationship dynamic. Events organised are aimed to connect the widowed men and women of Newcastle in a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. Contact Julie on 0410057580 or email julie_ hamilton1@ bigpond for upcoming events.

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS ROTARY CLUB OF NEWCASTLE ENTERPRISE Rotary Club of Newcastle Enterprise meets for dinner and friendship each Tuesday at Wests, Mayfield at 6.15pm. Visitors and potential new members are very welcome. Our Club fully embraces the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” and has a strong commitment to local youth and community projects often resulting in lifechanging experiences. For further information, please contact President Merrie How: merrie@ dragnet.com.au Community groups are invited to submit notices for publication free of charge.

Email your notice to: info.hamiltonlocal@gmail.com or post to PO Box 130, Lambton by 15th of the month. Notices may be edited or omitted due to space limitations.

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Local Community Classifieds...

Placing a Local Community Classified is easy! Email: admin@hunterlocal.com.au or post to PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 by 15th of the month. Be sure to include your name and contact details in case clarification or verification are needed.

FOR SALE

1984 MERCEDES 190E Very rare 5 speed manual, excellent original condition.

Genuine 155,000km, midnight blue $7500 o.n.o MGB 71G (plates not included in sale) Ph Peter 0434 066 125.

BUFFET Modern white buffet, lots of storage, frosted sliding glass doors, very good condition $100.

1.8m L x 0.4m W x 0.68m H. Ph 0423 849 408 CHILD BOOSTER SEATS 2 x child booster seats, $8 and $5 Ph 4952 5262.

COLOURBOND GATE Solid double-sided brown colourbond arch-shaped gate.

1800mm H x 1200mm W $50.

Ph 4969 6775 CONVECTION COOKER Easy Cook turbo convection glass multi cooker. Excellent condition $130 Ph 0422 172 260 ELECTRIC WALKER Electric walker, Proteus, excellent condition $400, can deliver Ph 0409 125 923.

GOLF CLUBS Ladies R/H golf clubs, PGH bag & buggy, good condition, hardly used. $85 o.n.o Ph 0409 125 923.

FOR SALE

GPS In car GPS navigation, Go Cruise brand, new condition, hardly used, $50 Ph 0412 561 878.

ROYAL ALBERT SET Royal Albert coffee set $150 o.n.o Ph 4952 9646.

WEDDING GOWN Elegant, size 8-10, champagne coloured taffeta, embossed bodice with marquis crystals, full round skirt, excellent condition, sell $550 cost $3500. Ph 0423 849 408

NOTICES HALLS FOR HIRE LAMBTON & JESMOND Morehead St Lambton, Main Hall and smaller hall called the Green Room, which has separate entrance, kitchen and toilets, off street parking.

Also Hall at cnr of Cole and Hill Streets at Jesmond.

All available for permanent and casual bookings. Very reasonable rates. Contact Rev Maree Armstrong at St John’s Anglican Church, Lambton. Ph 4957 1073 LAWN MOWING Lawn mowing, gardencare & rubbish removal look no further.

10% pensioner discount. Free quote. Ph Michael 0413 340 725

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Complete this form and post it to: ‘Community Classifieds’ PO Box 130, Lambton 2299 or email: admin@hunterlocal.com.au by 15th of the month. We reserve the right to not publish advertising considered inappropriate or not in the spirit of the free classifieds offer. Private party ads only.

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The Piggott Family have always valued their employees.

We know that happy staff leads to satisfied customers.

See pages 16 & 17 to read about the Piggott’s Pharmacy story!

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY BLACKBUTT 58 Orchardtown Rd, New Lambton Phone: 4957 2474

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY HAMILTON 83 Beaumont Street, Hamilton Phone: 4961 3179

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY ON GLEBE 400 Glebe Road, Hamilton South Phone: 4969 1978

PIGGOTT’S PHARMACY LAMBTON 117 Elder Street, Lambton Phone: 4957 3630

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