Your Guide DEC/JAN - Northern

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thomas Murphy Director

Jeanette McNevin Director

Denis Byrne Director

Trevor Forman Vice President

John Dean President

Stephen Edwards Vice President

Steve Fitzpatrick Director

Leon Hansen Director

Lorraine Dean Director

BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES A VOICE

In Australia, hearing loss is the most common disability diagnosed at birth and one in 300 children have permanent hearing loss by the time they turn 5. These children are not automatically able to learn to speak and communicate.

The Shepherd Centre is a world-leading, child-safe NDIS service provider and specialist in helping children with hearing loss learn to listen and speak. The not-for-profit organisation has helped thousands of children reach their full potential for over 50 years.

As part of the 2022 ClubGRANTS, Mounties and Harbord Diggers have funded two of The Shepherd Centre’s vital programs via grants to the value of $52,000.

These substantial grants will allow The Shepherd Centre to continue its life-changing programs for supporting

parents with deaf children in the Fairfield and Liverpool areas as well as those on the Northern Beaches.

“Children with hearing loss can have a bright future and reach their maximum potential, achieve their dreams and participate fully in a hearing world if they get the right specialist support as early as possible,” explained Nicola Lloyd from The Shepherd Centre.

“Thanks to Mounties Group, we can fund two of our vital programs across Sydney, our Talk Together program that provides the tools to assist parents and our Confident Kids group education program developing the social skills of children with hearing loss,” added Nicola.

The NDIS provider and charity already supports more than 800 families across Australia. However, this new funding from Mounties Group should enable the organisation to offer critical access to early

intervention hearing programs.

“These grants are critical to assist us to reach more children across Sydney who experience a level of hearing loss. We bring The Shepherd Centre’s world-leading therapies to local children with hearing loss and their families, helping to develop their speech, communication and emotional resilience,” continued Nicola.

The Shepherd Centre’s Talk Together program supports parents through the grief and distress of raising a child with a hearing disability and empowers them with strategies to support their child’s development of speech and communication skills, and emotional wellbeing. These sessions are conducted via supportive group sessions led by specialist child and family counsellors.

“More than 90 per cent of deaf children are born to parents with no history of hearing loss so this program offers specialist support and practical strategies to equip families so they can support their child’s development of crucial spoken communication skills,” added Nicola.

In addition, the funding will enable The Shepherd Centre to run its Confident Kids program that empowers children with the social skills they need to overcome the isolation of hearing loss to connect with others, particularly their school community.

“Our Confident Kids program consists of group education sessions for children with hearing loss. By the conclusion of the program, participating children are significantly more confident in social interactions, with a dramatically improved understanding of how to interact with others and build meaningful relationships,” she said.

“We’re delighted to receive such generous financial support from Mounties Group to support families in Western Sydney and across the Northern Beaches,” concluded Nicola.

This year, Mounties Group’s ClubGRANTS funding has seen more than $1.2 million given back to the local community via 75 projects across Sydney and the Central Coast.

MY FA MI LY, MY COMMUNITY

#M Y MOUNTIES

Mounties Group is so much more than our venues. We are a community, in a time when community is in rare supply.

MY FA MI LY, MY COMMUNITY

#MyMounties is a celebration of stories from across our venues, sub clubs and teams.

#M Y MOUNTIES

When you are a part of Mounties Group, you are a part of something more. You are a member of a community made up of thousands of families, like yours.

Each of you have a story to tell, a memory to share and are a part of our future.

As we grow, so do our members, our teams and our commitment to support the wider communities, in which we thrive.

Join our journey, celebrate your story and discover what makes our Mounties Group community, family. Because,

to share our story , we’ll share yours .

SEASON FESTIVE WITH US THIS CELEBRATE

REGULAR EVENTS

MONDAYS Happy Hour 3.00pm-6.00pm

TUESDAYS

Bingo 10.00am Happy Hour 3.00pm-6.00pm Poker 7.00pm

WEDNESDAYS

Bingo 2.30pm Happy Hour 3.00pm-6.00pm Trivia 7.30pm

THURSDAYS

Bingo 10.00am Happy Hour 3.00pm-6.00pm Raffle 5.30pm Poker 7.00pm SUNDAYS

Poker 2.00pm Raffle 5.00pm Poker 7.00pm

02 8592 4276 teddylarkins.com.au

Operating Hours: Wednesday - Sunday Lunch & Dinner

FESTIVE PARTIES @ TEDDY’S

From 8 to 80 guests, celebrate the festive season at Teddy Larkin’s with one of our shared group menus. Available for lunch or dinner, Wed-Sun. Visit teddylarkins.com.au for details

CHRISTMAS DAY

Set menu 3 x courses

$160 Per Adult, U12 $65 Two hour sitting from 12pm. Bookings essential.

NEW

YEAR’S EVE

Oyster and bubbles at Teddy’s bar.

Start your NYE in style in Teddy’s cosy bar area.

1/2 dozen freshly shucked oysters plus Glass of champagne $40, available lunch & dinner.

AUSTRALIA DAY

With the best steaks and seafood on the Beaches there is only one place to celebrate Australia Day. Gather your friends and family and enjoy our shared boards of beautiful Aussie beef, pork, lamb & seafood. Choose from classic, surf & turf & seafood options Bookings essential.

FEEL LIKE STAYING IN?

Takeaway

Larkin’s.

teddylarkins.com.au.

Email info@acquafresca.com.au for inquiries or bookings over 12 guests

02 9071 8681 | acquafresca.com.au

Operating Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday Lunch

Express menu from 12pm

Wednesday - Friday Dinner | 5.30pm - 9pm Saturday & Sunday | 12pm - 9pm

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT ACQUA FRESCA by Pilu

$165 per adult / $55 per child under 12 years of age

Enjoy delicious antipasti to start your festivities followed by pasta, mains, and of course dessert! View the menu on our website. All reservations have a 2.5-hour duration.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Celebrate the conclusion of the year that was 2022 and enjoy a meal with family and friends. Our a la carte menu will be available all day long for groups up to 9 people.

Groups over 10 people can celebrate with our Large Party Menu $40 per person

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Ring in the New Year alongside your nearest and dearest and spoil yourself with traditional Italian cuisine.

Our a la carte menu is available all day. Large groups welcomed and encouraged.

VALENTINE’S DAY

Cherish romance on this special day. Bring your loved one out to dine on a romantic meal for 2 where you will share the highlights of Italian cuisine.

For those who prefer to order their own way, our a la carte menu will also be available.

THE SEASON OF SHARING

ENTRÉE

Chả Cua

Crab meat omelette mixed with glass noodle and black fungus

Hào Hấp Lá Tía Tô Pacific oysters steamed with lime and perilla leaves

Tôm Rang Cam

Prawns in a crispy pastry with orange glaze

MAIN

Gỏi Bò Tái Me

Rare beef cooked in Tamarind juice with fresh herbs, pineapples, cucumber

Thịt Heo Quay Xào Mắm

Crispy pork belly stir fried with shrimp paste and chilli

Mực Rang Muối

Salt and pepper squid

Gà Dòn Sốt Me

Crispy skinned chicken with a sweet and sour tamarind sauce

Mains served with Jasmine Rice

Available for Lunch and Dinner. Banquet menu available for December only.

TUESDAY

This is unlike any other gym you have been to, from the high end, luxury fit-out, to the state-of-the-art equipment, boutique studios featuring classes that provide a unique fitness experience in each.

02 9938 2584 gfitnessfreshwater.com.au

Huge weights & cardio zones

Try GFitness today or come in for a tour of our facilities call 02 9938 2584 for a free trial.

OVER 150 classes per week

including Concept G, Mind Body, Pump, Strength, Toning, Reformer Pilates, Aqua Aerobics and much more! Visit gfitnessfreshwater. com.au for more information.

FIGHT INFLAMMATION with Cryotherapy

Inflammation is our body's way of protecting itself from infection, illness, or injury. It’s an immune response without which infections, wounds and any damage to tissue would never be able to heal.

As the immune system recognizes damaged cells, foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, irritants, or pathogens, it produces white blood cells, immune cells, and substances called cytokines, and begins the fight against the problem.

The signs and symptoms of inflammation can be uncomfortable but are a show that the body is trying to heal itself. Most often, they include:

Pain: The inflamed area is likely to be painful, especially during and after touching. Chemicals that stimulate nerve endings are released, making the area more sensitive.

Redness : This occurs because the capillaries in the area are filled with more blood than usual.

Immobility : There may be some loss of function in the region of the inflammation.

Swelling : This is caused by a build-up of fluid.

Heat : More blood flows to the affected area, and this makes it feel warm to the touch.

Our immediate reaction to swelling is to try and decrease it, and ice is often used to slow the blood flow in the injured area, thus reducing its sensitivity. However, it is important to remember that inflammation is an essential part of the healing process, and healing requires enhanced blood circulation.

Inflammation can result in muscle pain, joint

pain, and body pain. To lessen the pain, the underlying inflammation needs to be managed. Many pain medications only mask the symptoms (the resulting pain), without addressing the cause. This way, the problem keeps deepening and the dose of pain killers required to handle the pain increases. In some cases, like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis, the untreated cause can result in permanent damage.

CRYOTHERAPY has a been a game changer for many and the world’s best kept secret to fight inflammation by exposing your body to extreme cold temperatures for only a few minutes. Exposure to sub-zero temperatures leads to severe constriction of the peripheral blood vessels and taking the blood to the core where maintaining a constant temperature is essential. Systolic blood pressure increases, and more blood surrounds all internal organs. Post treatment, oxygen and nutrients get delivered, toxins and waste products get expelled which can reduce inflammation significantly and accelerate recovery. In addition, Whole Body Cryotherapy is very brief (3 mins) and surprisingly comfortable (the dry cold air feels so much better than any treatment involving ice or ice-cold water).

Are you in pain, and is Cryotherapy for you? Book a FREE consult with °CRYO Stay Young located right here at Harbord Diggers to learn more and how their treatments can help you fight inflammation.

E Q @cryonorthernbeaches cryonorthernbeaches.com.au Tel: 1300 888 600

Integrative Health ClinicFreshwater

General Practitioners Integrative Doctors Allied Health

Specialising in chronic and difficult to treat conditions, our clinic is the place to go whether you’re tackling chronic pain, or simply seeking greater vitality. Guiding each patient to achieve a better quality of life is the clinics number one priority. We offer a variety of programs specifically designed to support the individual needs of our patients.

Diabetes Program

Type 2 Diabetes is associated with hereditary factors and lifestyle risk factors, including poor diet, low physical activity and overweight/obesity. Even if you are currently managing your diabetes through medication or insulin replacements to control blood sugar levels, addressing your diet and lifestyle can result in huge improvements in your condition.

Metabolic Transformation Program

Reset your metabolism to lose weight for good. Do you feel like you have tried everything to lose weight but nothing seems to work? If you’ve been looking for a supported weight loss program that will give you the tools to get your health back on track, then this is the program for you. We achieve long term results by taking an integrated approach to weight loss.

IV Vitamin Therapy

Delivering healthy, safe doses of nutrients directly into your circulatory system bypassing the gut.

IV therapy is a great option for repairing and healing the body. Our clinic offers a menu of advanced IV vitamin therapy treatments customisable to address common and unique wellness concerns.

We saw an opportunity to build a healthcare business that was a one-stop-shop for our clients - so they could tell their story once. So we created an environment with exceptional practitioners to help our clients improve their health with the least amount of fuss. And what’s more…you’ll love the process!

LIVING A LIFE WITH PURPOSE

Being a swimming teacher is wonderfully rewarding and you don’t have to be a teenager to do it. Working with children, helping them progress and watching them discover the joy of swimming is special.

If you are looking to get back to work after a break or retirement, becoming a swimming teacher is ideal.

It’s a flexible pastime with purpose. There is the added benefit of getting paid to do something you’ll love. Right now, Carlile Swimming has places suited to more mature people.

• You receive an accreditation recognised Australia wide – if you’re contemplating the big lap you may want to do some teaching on the road.

• Flexible hours with regular but casual shifts – there’s no need to sacrifice your other hobbies.

• You’ll meet new friends being part of a team that’s caring and supportive.

• You will help save lives and give children a skill which will last a lifetime.

Most of all, you will work in a fun positive environment. What do you have to do to become a swimming teacher? Carlile helps you obtain:

• A nationally recognised accreditation.

• A Working with children check.

• A current CPR accreditation.

• A rescue swim qualification.

If your work is winding down, or if you are already retired and would like to join a great team of happy motivated people here are just some of the benefits:

• Working with children – you’ll measure your day in smiles.

• Learning new skills - you don’t need to have been a champion swimmer.

• Do your training with Carlile – Australia’s oldest swim school and regarded as one of the world’s best, our training is straight forward and you’ll have plenty of support along the way.

Normally this would involve attending a course with both online and face-to-face instruction, plus doing 30 hours of on-the-job training. These courses can cost more than $400.

At Carlile the cost is only $180 which pays for your accreditation and membership of the Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association and Teacher’s insurance.

Carlile teachers can learn skills teaching baby’s, pre-school and at school learn to swim, stroke development and coaching squads.

To find out more call Carlile on 9538 7706 or head to carlile.com.au.

School Holidays

Conditions apply. Valid for stays 17 December – 20 January 2023.

Soak up some last-minute rays! Stay 5 nights or longer.

Conditions apply. Valid for stays 21 -25 January 2023. Minimum Stay 5 nights.

DUKE’S TERRACE

Capacity: 100 People

Outdoor space with high tables with umbrellas and lounge seating

Available Monday – Thursday only 3 hour booking

$1000 minimum spend, redeemable towards food and beverage on event day

COMMUNITY ROOMS

Capacity: Varies with layout, please enquire within

Ideal meeting room which can be transformed into boardroom, u shape, classroom & theatre set-ups

Hire includes data projector or LCD TV screens, whiteboard, chairs, tables, Wi-Fi & cordless microphone

$50 per hour or, $350 for 4 hours + hire

88 Evans St Freshwater NSW 2096 | harborddiggers.com.au

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