Australian Men's Health Forum Update

 

September kicks off with Father's Day on the 1st and is followed by World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September and R U OK? Day on the 12th.  With World Mental Health Day following on 10th October, this is a great opportunity to hold an event which talks about men's mental health and reminds everyone that we all have a part to play in checking in on a mate when something feels not right.  Our Know Your Man Facts toolkits provide you with all the information needed to give a talk and to share resources to your workplace or community.  September is also Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Walk to Work Day (6th September) and World Heart Day (29th September). Again, Know Your Man Facts has resources for you to play an active role in these important days. Just sharing one social media graphic makes you a Men's Health Champion!  Check out these resources and more on our new Know Your Man Facts website.  Best Wishes, Glen Poole, CEO The Australian Men's Health Forum

Walk to Work Day Walk to Work Day on the 6th of September is a great opportunity for employers and employees to check out the KYMF toolkit on Exercise + Men's Health, which includes a fully downloadable booklet on the topic. Did you know that lack of exercise kills more men each year than prostate cancer, or suicide, or road accidents? FULL STORY

KYMF toolkits supporting men's mental health With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up on 10th September and R U OK? Day on the 12th, a key message is to be proactive when it comes to checking in on a mate. We all have a role to play. Our toolkit on Men's Mental Health addresses the issues impacting so many men, and looks at what we can do to improve our mental health and wellbeing and help others do the same.  FULL STORY

Australia turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia's The Long Run fundraiser continues throughout September and invites people to run, walk or ride 72kms in one month. The number was chosen to highlight the 72 men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer every day in Australia. An estimated 26,368 men likely to be diagnosed in 2024. Here are some more important facts you need to know about Prostate Cancer. FULL STORY

Give a Know Your Man Facts Heart Health Talk World Heart Day on 29th September is an opportunity to share the information in the Men's Heart Health Know Your Man Facts toolkit. Heart disease remains the No.1 killer of men in Australia. This toolkit includes a presentation with speaker notes, 10 KYMF graphics that can be downloaded and shared and a larger poster that can be printed out and displayed in your workplace or community centre. VIEW TOOLKIT

New Know Your Man Facts website launched Know Your Man Facts – an ongoing campaign developed by the Australian Men’s Health Forum to raise awareness about men’s health – has launched a dedicated new website. Future KYMF resources will be housed here, making it easier to become a Men's Health Champion by exploring our toolkits, giving a talk and sharing our resources.      LEARN MORE

Strory Factory Update

Hi John

Do you know a young person who's ready cook up a storm? (metaphorically that is!). If there's someone in your life who's ever wondered how to add some zest to their writing, or what the perfect recipe might be for a great story, we've got them covered!

On 7-8 of September, we're running Story Factory's Novella Kitchen, a two-day in-house weekend Novella Bootcamp at our Parramatta centre (complete with pizza, games and fun). Over the two days, our team of expert Storytellers will help young people whip up the tastiest, juiciest novella to be professionally published in 2024. Open to any high-school aged writers with a flair for the creative, come along to get stuck into some exciting writing! Sign up today.

This month, the Story Factory Digital team also ran a hugely successful and entertaining Pop-Up Poetry event alongside Museums of History NSW for nearly 2,000 young people, showing them how to create poetry that adds just a touch of magic to the world. 

With a number of exciting workshops and collaborations coming up, keep an eye on this space!

Onwards, 
Story Factory 

Free to Fashion Workshops. Photography by Edwina Pickles

FREE TO FASHION

In partnership with local not-for-profit The Social Outfit, we have been running a Special Project entitled 'Free to Fashion', with 32 young women from Birrong Girls High School and Bossley Park High School. With a book due to be launched at Carriageworks at the end of September, their work offers a fresh perspective on what fashion means.

READ MORE HERE

Sydney Science Festival Family Day Workshops. Photography by Edwina Pickles.

SYDNEY SCIENCE FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY

This month, we joined our friends from the Powerhouse Museum at Sydney Science Festival Family Day in Parramatta Square for a day of space-themed exploration and fun for the whole family. Along with a few of our brilliant volunteers, our team had an absolute blast combining science and creative writing!

READ MORE HERE

STUDENT WRITING

Inspired by a quiet curve of a seldom used track, this month's feature student piece contains some beautiful imagery from Edward. Head to our website to read his entire poem.

READ MORE STUDENT WRITING

WRITER PROFILE: LIZZY CILLA

Reading and writing have been a lifelong love for 17-year-old Lizzy Cilla. When she was just seven years old, she dreamed of writing her own book, so it’s no surprise she’s found her community at Story Factory.

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

Support more fantastic young people to find their voice and write their stories!

 

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Have Your Say On Socal Media Use and Impacts ETC- NSW Government

 

The NSW Government is hosting a Social Media Summit this October and we want to hear your thoughts. Take our survey to share your experiences and concerns about social media, online safety, disinformation and misinformation, and the impact of social media on wellbeing, especially for our children and young people. The results of the survey will help shape discussions at the summit and drive meaningful solutions. Together, we can create a safer and more positive online environment for everyone. The consultation is open until 8 September 2024.

Tips and tools to stretch your budget  Our online Cost of Living hub provides a wide variety of practical financial information, advice and tools. Easy to navigate, the hub is designed to help you access support services, savings and rebates, and show you ways to make your household budget go further.

Reduce your fire risk when using lithium-ion batteries  Lithium-ion batteries now power everything from phones, power tools, toothbrushes to e-bikes, cars… even homes. However, there were almost 300 fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in NSW last year. Learn how to charge safely, identify a faulty battery and know what to do if a device starts smoking. You can also find out about new product standards that will make e-bikes and e-scooters safer.

Do you know the next NSW Woman of the Year? Nominations are now open for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate the women and girls who’ve inspired their communities and improved the lives of people in NSW. This is your chance to make sure their achievements, as well as their courage, skills and dedication, get the recognition they deserve. Nominations are also open for the Ones-to-Watch category, which celebrates our rising stars aged 7 to 15. Nominations close 15 September.

Say 'I do' on Valentine's Day by Sydney Harbour Bookings are now open for Valentine’s Day micro-weddings at two spectacular harbourside locations:  our beautiful new Pyrmont wedding rooms the Yallamundi Rooms at the Sydney Opera House.   Set the date as Friday 14 February 2025 and you can look forward to an intimate, elegant, unique and affordable ceremony with up to 35 guests.

Staying safe online Tips for customers  Don’t get scammed with fake payment details Private emails, text conversations and online chats about owing money are being hacked into by scammers. They get in, pretend to be someone you know, then replace the real payment details with their own BSB and account numbers.  Before you transfer money, confirm bank details with a phone call – not SMS or email.

Sanctuary Point - A Concerned Citizens News Letter - Vol 163-4

Here is a link to  Sanctuary Point - A Concerned Citizen News Letter Click here August September 2024 Vol. 163 164 Newsletter, covering the following topics;

·      Shoalhaven, South Coast NSW Events Calendar.

·      Spring in our Garden.

·      Shoalhaven Independents Media Release.

·      Testimonial to Bob Proudfoot.

·      Legislative Assembly Hansard, spoken on Councillor Greg Watson.

·      The Country Club St Georges Basin.

·      Ray Brooks Reserve Boardwalk...It's Finally Finished.

·      Shoalhaven City Council In your Neighbourhood.

·      Aust Banners Triathlon Huskisson.

·       Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet - Change of Leadership.

·      Sanctuary Point Men's Shed - You too can become a member.

·      Jervis Bay Plumbing.

·      My Network Administrator - Michael King CMS ( Computers Made Simple).

·      Bay & Basin Tree Service.

·      Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre (What's On).

·      Welcome to SES StGeorges Basin Unit and Your Emergency Kit.

·      NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research Published 14 August 2024.

·       Shoalhaven LAC - Police Telephone Contact List, Survey Log On and NSW Police Community PORTAL.

·      Bay & Basin Police Station contact numbers for Phone and Fax  on Police Contact List, last page.

·      For the Safety of Life at Sea – Log On and OFF with Marine Rescue, last page.

·      If you think something is wrong, phone it in on the Police Assistance Line... 131 444

 

As always, if you see a Wrong taking place…Phone it in on the Police numbers shown on the last page.

For Safety Sake, when you venture out on the waters of the St Georges Basin… Log On and Off with Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet, … Shown on last page. It could be your life that you save! And at other locations, don’t forget to call your Local Marine Rescue and have a great day!

 

   Kate and I hope you enjoy this month issue and you find something of interest… 

 

 

Dennis O. Williams

Editor: Sanctuary Point a Concerned Citizens Newsletter

3 Ridgelands Drive,

SANCTUARY POINT NSW 2540

Phone: (02) 4443 3394

Email: dwilliams12@bigpond.com

Web Site: sanctuarypointaconcernedcitizensnewsletter.com

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Shoalhaven City Council - In Your Neighbourhood

 

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Take a test drive on our newest road The Far North Collector Road is now open! Soon to be known as Bannada Way, the new road connects Illaroo Road in Bangalee to Moss Vale Road (at Bells Lane) in Cambewarra. To mark the occasion, The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips MP, Mayor Amanda Findley and Deputy Mayor Matthew Norris all had the honour of cutting the celebratory ribbon. This project was fully funded by the Federal Government. ROAD PROJECT

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Wonderful water in the Shoalhaven  Great news - Shoalhaven Water continues to deliver high quality drinking water. Recent testing for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in raw and drinking water has confirmed that the Shoalhaven community continues to enjoy safe and reliable potable (drinking) water.  In July this year, Shoalhaven Water undertook testing of our main sources of water for PFAS, in the Shoalhaven River (Bamarang Dam), Porters Creek Dam and Kangaroo Valley (Bendeela Pondage), revealing ‘nil detectable’ PFAS at all locations.  ALL ABOUT OUR WATER

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Keep dobbing in a dumper  We've investigated 1,637 illegal dumping incidents across the city during the last financial year. It’s a record high and the figure highlights the dedication by residents and ratepayers to report instances of illegal dumping. More than 3,000 tonnes of construction and demolition material was among the waste dumped unlawfully. We love that our community is passionate about identifying and reporting this behaviour. To report illegal dumping head to the EPA’s portal. EPA PORTAL

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Basin jetty repairs begin in spring The St Georges Basin community will soon see their storm-ravaged jetties back in action with a qualified contractor signed on to start works in September.  Thanks to a Recreational Fishing Trust grant and natural disaster funding, The Island Point Road and the Basin Road jetties will be fully remediated.   We’re hopeful the works will be finished early next year while the weather is still warm so that both locals and visitors to the area can take full advantage of these facilities. JUMP TO JETTY STORY

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Have your say on new paths and cycleways You're invited to comment on the draft Active Transport Strategy that will help prioritise the delivery of new paths, pedestrian crossings and cycleway infrastructure across the city. The document ranks more than 900 proposed pedestrian and cycleway projects based on new selection criteria that was refined after considering community feedback in 2023. We know footpaths, shared user paths, safer crossings, and bicycle infrastructure are important to you, so tell us what you think before 29 September.  HAVE YOUR SAY

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Feedback on Nowra's next residential area  We want your feedback on two draft planning documents proposed to guide the development and delivery of a future new residential area in the new suburb of Badagarang, north of Nowra, known as the Moss Vale Road North Urban Release Area. The draft Development Controls and proposed Local Infrastructure Contributions Framework for a 266-hectare site north of Moss Vale Road have been prepared to complete the initial planning work necessary to enable the development of the new Urban Release Area (URA). The URA will contribute a significant supply of new homes, so let us know your thoughts by 23 September. LEAVE FEEDBACK

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Next steps for the new Sanctuary Pt Library The new Sanctuary Point Library is moving forward, with a revised scope of works now under development. This work is based on a resolution of Councillors to close out the existing Sanctuary Point Library Project report and to rescope a new project based on Warilla Library. The rescoping processes is necessary to ensure the project can proceed, following the Financial Sustainability Review which identified the need to increase operating revenue and reduce expenses. READ MORE

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Big win for Artie Smith Oval  The Artie Smith Oval upgrade has won the Excellence in Social & Community Infrastructure category at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards.  This recognition underscores its status as a premium facility with a successful design philosophy, capable of hosting state, regional and local sporting events while balancing the needs of local clubs, community groups and tourism, creating a versatile and attractive open space for the region.  CONGRATULATIONS

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Community donations up for grabs Applications for the Community Donations Program open on Monday 2 September. Council provides funding to eligible community groups and organisations who provide cultural, sporting and community service programs and activities. Go online to see if you're eligible and fill out your form by 30 September 2024. Applications will be assessed by the Donations Panel, and go to Council for resolution by the end of November 2024. CHECK ELIGIBILITY

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New pet ownership rules for cats and dogs Did you know the NSW Government has changed pet ownership rules across the state which affects some current and all future pet owners in the Shoalhaven? From last month, all pet cats and dogs must be registered on the NSW Pet Registry either by 12 weeks of age or immediately upon transfer (whichever happens first). Previously, cats and dogs needed to be registered by six months of age. Check out all the details in our story below. REGISTRY RULES

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Local Government election-14 September A reminder that the NSW Local Government Election is on Saturday 14 September. If you're not sure what ward you're in, or you want to know where polling locations are, you can find that information on our website or at the NSW Electoral Commission. In addition, if you've just turned 18 or recently moved to the Shoalhaven, you can still vote in this election by doing a "declaration vote". Make sure you've got all the information you need heading into this election.  MORE INFORMATION

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Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky - Provenance The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre is thrilled to host two titans of the Australian jazz scene on Saturday 21 September. Platinum-selling singer Vince Jones and acclaimed pianist Paul Grabowsky will showcase the intimate combination of piano and voice (and occasionally the flumpet – a hybrid of trumpet and flugelhorn!). Don’t miss this chance to witness two of Australia’s finest musicians up close for one night only. "…this album, with its timeless songs, faultless pianoforte and beautiful melodies, will touch your soul." — 102.5 Fine Music BOOK NOW!

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Exciting exhibitions at the Gallery Make sure you get along to two exciting exhibitions at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery this month. The Crab's Dream by Wade Marynowsky (pictured) includes sculpture, robotics, sound, light and interactive works that often incorporates local beach and bush environments, from lyrebirds and cicadas in North Nowra, to crabs, cubes and mermen on the beaches of Jervis Bay. Urritjara by Tim Georgeson is filmed across Lake Bumbunga, a salt lake located in South Australia. Starring actor and performance artist Derik Lynch, the film is a gripping portrait of the synergy between sound, earth and movement. EXHIBITIONS

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Tick for Coastal Management Program Council has received formal certification from the NSW Government for its Coastal Management Program (CMP) for the Open Coast and Jervis Bay Areas covering a 165km stretch of idyllic coastline. The CMP provides the framework and strategy that will be used to manage the Shoalhaven’s coastlines and estuaries in the face of future climate risks. It outlines 116 management actions that are intended to address key issues and will be implemented over 10 years.  READ MORE

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