canopy news may july 2015

The Canopy News is brought to you by The Canopy, a non‐profit community organisa on that

manages local services and projects which aim to provide safe and welcoming environments for

children, families and communi es to grow. The Canopy’s services are based at the Cameron Park

Community Centre, Cardiff Child and Family Centre and Maryland Neighbourhood Centre. From

these loca ons The Canopy runs a number of projects and programs, many in collabora on with

other services. The Canopy’s head office is at Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 Northlakes

Drive Cameron Park. For informa on about any of the projects and programs please phone

02 49081140 or email [email protected]

MARYLAND NEWS

As The Canopy has recently amalgamated with projects run from the Maryland Neighbourhood Centre, from this issue on

we will be including news from Maryland as well as Cameron Park and Cardiff.

Check out the 3 pages of Maryland news in this issue!

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre has many community programs that are run for the benefit of the local community but

they are also open to those from other areas. The Centre hires out the facili es to community groups and residents for

par es, conferences, mee ngs and community groups. Phone 49 558 111 for further informa on.

NEWS MAY 2015 ‐ JUNE 2015 107 Northlakes Drive Cameron Park Ph 02 4908 1140

LOCAL COMMUNITY NEWS FROM CAMERON PARK, CARDIFF, MINMI, EDGEWORTH, WALLSEND, FLETCHER AND MARYLAND

NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK

More than 6 million Australian volunteers give happiness to others each year. The Canopy is

fortunate to have over 30 volunteers helping across all programs and projects. Without their help we

could not achieve the many services provided. A hear elt thank you to ALL our volunteers!

CAMERON PARK’S VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY CAFÉ COOK

We are very fortunate that one of our volunteers is an experienced cook who keeps

our cafeteria menu varied and excep onally delicious! Jeane e has been

volunteering at Cameron Park Community Centre for the last 6 months. She spends

2 days a week looking a er all aspects of the cafeteria from menu concepts to

ordering and food prepara on. Before coming to the Centre, Jeane e spent 15 years

as a cook in a variety of se ngs including bistros and hotels. This has meant that the

community café is able to offer catering for user groups in addi on to their

usual Monday to Thursday service. Jeane e’s favourite dishes on the menu are

salmon pa es and lasagne, but according to feedback, the equally popular items are

the hamburgers. For those who would like to try something different, spring rolls

with dipping sauce and salad make a great lunch or snack. Jeane e says she loves

what she is doing at the Centre. “It isn’t just about cooking which I love, but I also

really enjoy mee ng people from a variety of backgrounds that live in the local

community. “ Cameron Park Community Centre will be holding a special volunteers

barbeque lunch on May 12th from 12‐2pm as a thankyou for the me, passion, skills

and energy that the voluntary staff bring to the organisa on and their community.

IN THIS ISSUE : MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE ... MEDITATION... FREE COURSE FOR SMALL BUSINESS…

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS...MENS SHED NEWS….COMMUNITY MARKETS….CAMERON PARK TWILIGHT FESTIVAL…

The inaugural Cameron Park

Twilight Fes val will happen

on Saturday 7th November

from 3pm to 8pm.

The Twilight Fes val is

organised by local

community members and

will include stalls, children’s

ac vi es, displays, games, a BBQ and lots more.

Interested individuals and organisa ons who wish to be

a part of the planning group for the day are welcome to

come to Cameron Park Community Centre and join the

monthly mee ngs.

Email [email protected]

or phone 49 081 140 for more informa on.

CAMERON PARK TWILIGHT FESTIVAL

If you're looking for a bit of exercise inspira on, look no

further than this. Heart Moves is a Heart Founda on

program set up by the Australian government helping all

Australians stay ac ve for life.

Lets get ac ve Cameron Park, you only live once, so

what have you got to lose. The cost of the class is $10 or

$8 for pensioners. Please check out the link below to

learn about Heartmoves.

h p://www.heartmoves.org.au/

To book please phone Michael on 0415 600 149

FUN AND FITNESS FOR OVER 50’S

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MEDITATION SESSIONS AT CAMERON PARK

Medita on is a way of calming the mind, making us more peaceful, balanced and focused in our daily lives. Ul mately, it

enables us to awaken our spiritual poten al and find las ng joy and contentment.

Benefits of Medita on.

On a physical level, medita on:

Lowers high blood pressure

Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety a acks

Decreases any tension‐related pain, such as, tension headaches,

ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems

Increases serotonin produc on that improves mood and behavior

Improves the immune system

Stress reduc on could be the key to medita on’s beneficial effect on

health. By learning the techniques involved in medita on you can train

yourself to eliminate stress and live more happily.

The session leader is Eric Elbourne who is a Special Religious Educator in Buddhist studies and has been a prac cing

Buddhist for several years. Part of his everyday rou ne is medita on. He will be running regular classes in medita on at

Cameron Park Community Centre for those interested in making a commitment to come along. The sessions will last about

an hour with guided medita on throughout leading to a full 20 minute medita on session as an ongoing prac ce. You need

to bring along nothing just a willingness to want to do it. Of course anyone wan ng to know about Buddhism will be

encouraged to ask however other than that this is medita on only group.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for Eric to run medita on sessions at the Cameron Park Community Centre.

The cost will be a gold coin dona on. If interested, please email [email protected] or

phone Anna on 49 081 140.

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www.thecanopy.org.au


COMPUTER CLASSES

Lessons adjusted to what you want to learn, eg working

with photos, basic facebook, safety when online

shopping , learning to use help files and more.

Tuesdays 1‐am‐1pm. Ph 49 081 140 for more

informa on.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC IN CAMERON PARK—INTERVIEW WITH TIM SHAH

The Cameron Park community has many talented residents—if you know someone who has a special talent, please contact us via email

choices@the canopy.org.au and we may be able to tell their story. In this issue we spoke to Tim Shah, a local guitar teacher who believes

that with prac ce, anyone of any age can learn to play the guitar. I hold my Bachelor of music in performance which I a ained at

the Australian Ins tute of Music. I have also studied rock and

contemporary under Chris Kamazelas and classical music under

Simon Lenton.

Where have you taught guitar ? I have taught guitar at

Music for Maestros ‐ a music shop in Parrama a; Amity College,

a private school in Liverpool conduc ng a erschool

introduc on guitar classes for primary kids, Yebon Music Arts

Centre‐ a Korean music school in Strathfield focusing on classical

music and AMEB grades and my own music business at my

residen al studio providing one on one lessons to students. I am

currently employed as a guitar teacher at The Newcastle Music

Academy. I mentor one on one as well as group prac cal and

theory lessons. Students are shown not only how to play their

favourite songs but also how to perform in front of an audience.

My current students range from ages 7 to 40.

What do you love about teaching guitar? I have a deep

commitment to my instrument and a desire for perfec on.

Consequently I inspire the students to learn their favourite song

and observe how their memory, confidence, coordina on,

perseverance, happiness and sense of achievement progresses

each week. To listen to Tim’s performances, type “Tim Shah

guitar" on Youtube. Contact 0450014529.

Tell us a li le bit about yourself ?

I began to play the guitar at age 7or 8, but

the guitar (my dads’) was so big I could

barely hold it. I was totally unaware that

they made different guitar sizes. By the age

of 11 I was able to hold it properly and

finally started to feel cool and comfortable with it. At this stage of

my life I was also interested in ska ng, soccer and other ac vi es

that my peers were engaged in. Our family are ex South Africans

who arrived here in 2001 and we are now Australian ci zens. In my

second year of high school, I was fortunate enough to have had a

guitar teacher, Chris Kamazealas, who played in the Australian Idol

Band. He could play any style of music on the guitar and he had an

incredible ability to listen to a piece of music and play it note for

note. It was a beginning of an inspiring journey through music. He

showed me how to read and perform music and definitely the

importance of prac cing .

What music do you love to listen to and/or perform ? I love

progressive music that borrows influences from blues, jazz, classical,

rock and world music. I love to play and perform flamenco/world

music on the classical guitar. I also enjoy plugging the electric

guitar into my Marshall amp and bel ng out insane Rock.

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WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT PARENT

By Michael Grose

So what does an emo onally intelligent parent look like? Here are five a ributes that emo onally intelligent parents

have in common. Ten year‐old Elle liked to be ac ve, but one weekend things got out of control. A jazz ballet concert,

a game of netball, and a family visit to her cousin’s house meant no me to herself. And she let her parents know it

with constant moaning, as well as a tantrum or two. Her father held his tongue for most of the weekend, but

couldn’t help but give her some fatherly advice on Sunday night. “You’ve spent the whole weekend moaning about

how busy you are. Maybe you need to drop one of your ac vi es, if they are stressing you out so much!”

A tantrum followed…from Elle. Elle’s mum took a different tack. She had a hunch that something was bothering her

daughter. “You sound like something is bothering you big‐ me. What’s up?”

“I’ve got to give a talk at school on Monday in front of the whole school and I haven’t me to prepare. It’ll be awful

and everyone will laugh.” Her mum replied, “You sound like you might be pre y nervous. That makes sense. Giving a

talk in front others can be nerve‐wracking.” Elle dropped her shoulders, smiled and said, “You bet!” She was relieved

because her mum understood how she felt. In fact, her mum had unlocked the problem for her and reflected back

how she felt.

Elle’s dad focused on her behaviour and responded in kind (with well‐meaning advice about her future behaviour),

while her mother focused on the feelings that acted as a possible driver to her daughter’s behaviour. She took an

emo onally smart approach, which turned out to be the right one in this circumstance. Emo onally intelligent

parents don’t dismiss children’s behaviour and allow kids to do as they please. There are mes that we need to focus

on a child’s behaviour. A child who is rude in public should be reminded in no uncertain terms that poor manners are

inappropriate. However, there are mes when smart parents need to look beyond the obvious behaviours to get an

good understanding of what’s happening to their child, and to help a child be er understand and manage their

emo ons.

So what does an emo onally intelligent parent look like? And importantly what is the impact on kids, parents and

families of this approach?

Emo onally intelligent parents have the following five a ributes in common. They will usually:

1. Listen more and judge less There is nothing be er than being understood. Parents who operate from an

emo onally‐smart mindset are more likely to listen to their kids when emo ons are high, trying to access what may

be going on, rather than clamping down their behaviour or closing them down with well‐meaning advice.

Impact: Be er, more open rela onships.

2. Accept strong emo ons Anyone who lives with teenagers will know that emo ons can run very high. They can say

the worst possible things to each other and, at mes, to you. Ten minutes a er delivering a hateful rade they can

be cuddling up to the person who was the bu of their anger, frustra on or anxiety. Emo onally intelligent parents

know that feelings need to expressed rather than bo led up, and allowed to fester. They also believe there is

nothing so bad that a child can’t give voice to in a family, however there are behaviours that are not unacceptable.

Impact: A healthy expression of emo ons.

3. Focus on the present Most parents are righ ully future‐focused. We focus on the homework that needs to be

handed in tomorrow; the washing that needs to be done; the meal that needs to be cooked. That’s part of everyday

life. Children generally focus on the here and now. That of course can be frustra ng to a task‐oriented future‐focused

mother or father. However when we lower our gaze we are more likely to pick up how kids are feeling, and

importantly help them understand and manage their moods and emo ons. Impact: Happier families and less stress

felt at home. (con nued next page)

The Family Work team have now all se led in to our new site

at Cardiff (the old Cardiff library).

We are running a few paren ng programs this term across

the Maryland, Cardiff and Glendale areas.

These programs are all free to a end. We are also providing

in home case management support for families experiencing

stress around paren ng and other issues impac ng on

families.

Please feel free to drop in any me Mon – Fri 9 ‐5pm to meet

with the team, have a coffee & find out informa on about our

programs and how we may be able to support you. We are

also s ll very happy to redirect you to the new loca on for

the library!!

From the family work team,

Ruth, Alex, Julie, Marie, Lee, Angela and Feona.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT PARENT con nued

4. Use rules rather than their moods to determine discipline Some parents discipline according to their moods. If they feel good

then they give children plenty of lenience. If they are feel bad then they pick their kids up on every li le thing. It’s be er to s ck

to the family and house rules; that makes you more predictable, which kids really crave. Impact: More consistent paren ng

5. Develop a language around feelings A family develops a vocabulary around the things that are important to them. Kids in a

sport mad family will inevitably have a rich vocabulary around their chosen sport. The same holds for emo onal intelligence.

Families that truly value building emo onal smarts will develop in kids a rich pale e of words that will help them describe how

they feel. This vocabulary will inevitably stay with them for life. Impact: Be er rela onships later in life at work and in their own

families.

At a me when anger and anxiety has never been so high in families, there is a massive need for a paren ng approach that

includes emo onal intelligence. Many parents struggle in the area of helping children understand and manage their emo ons

because we’ve never had any training in it. We didn’t learn it from our parents, and more than likely haven’t learned it at work.

Emo onal intelligent paren ng can be learned. At Paren ngideas emo onal intelligence is central to the work we do with

parents. We know first hand that kids who have parents versed in Emo onal Intelligence are more likely to raise kids with the

skills to be happier, enjoy be er rela onships and experience more success at school.

Michael Grose is a paren ng expert and founder of Paren ngideas, Australia's leader in paren ng educa on for parents and

schools. For more informa on on Emo onal Intelligence for families and prac cal ps to help you raise confident kids sign up for

Happy Kids, Michael's free weekly email newsle er. paren ngideas.com.au/Paren ngIdeas‐Newsle er.html

(Ar cle reproduced with permission of the author)

PARENTING PROGRAMS

The Canopy Child and Family Service offers a number of paren ng

programs such as:

TRIPLE P

A course to help you be the best parent you can be.

Seminars ‐ 3 weeks for 2 hours a week

Groups – 8 weeks for 2 hours a week

CIRCLE OF SECURITY

This paren ng program is based on strengthening parent‐child

rela onships. 8 weeks for 2.5 hours per week

1‐2‐3 MAGIC AND EMOTIONAL COACHING

A course to help parents learn to manage difficult behaviour in

children aged 2‐15 years.

3 weeks for 2.5 hours per week each program.

BRINGING UP GREAT KIDS

A reflec ve paren ng program developed by the Australia

Childhood Founda on. 6 weeks for 2.5 hours

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE

Promotes awareness about the care and protec on of children

and young people. For parents and carers concerned about and

commi ed to keeping children safe.

6 weeks for 2.5 hours

CIRCLE OF SECURITY AT CARDIFF 8 weeks from Tuesday 5th May—

Tuesday 23rd June. Contact Julie at The Canopy 4954 5277 or

Sue at CALM 49 503 855

THE CANOPY CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES NEWS


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Real Estate Matters

4950 8555

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET A FOOT ON THE PROPERTY LADDER

First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie says low official

cash rates mean a wealth of opportunity for first home

buyers, people who consider themselves long-term renters,

and property investors - both residential and commercial.

The Reserve Bank of Australia's official cash rate has a

range of effects across the economy.

‘In February the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to

cut the official cash rate (OCR) by 25 basis points, bringing

it down to 2.25 per cent. This was the first change in the

OCR in almost a year and a half, and it made waves in the

property market’ said First National Real Estate Lake

Macquarie’s principal, Troy Duncan.

‘It's important to research the cash rate, whether you're

looking to retire or open an investment portfolio. Doing your

homework can offer you some insight into how to make the

most of the current environment - and alert you to what to

do if there's another cut’.

When interest rates go down, it doesn't directly drag the

interest rates set by lenders down, however the OCR does

guide their direction. Core Logic RP Data's head of

research Tim Lawless said that interest rates following suit

First National Real Estate Lake Macquarie

Shop 1/720 Main Road, Edgeworth NSW 2285

Phone: (02) 4950 8555 Fax: (02) 4950 8666

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took the interest rates to their lowest point since 1968.

‘This means near-unprecedented opportunities for

Australians to buy real estate at great value, and people

aren't hesitant to take advantage. Demand appears to

have been re-energised by less expensive debt’ says

Troy.

Separate statistics from Core Logic RP Data showed that

in the lead-up to Easter this year, auctions were breaking

new records for volume.

‘Evidently, there are a lot of positives flying around for

Australian property at the moment. The OCR generally

acts as a stimulus for the wider economy, and it appears

that at the moment a particular shot in the arm is being

given to property’ says Troy.

‘Even though prices across Australia have been generally

rising for property, the cash rate situation can actually

make it easier for people to buy a home, despite high

prices. Also, first home buyers can still claim the benefits

of first home buyer grants’.

Principal - Troy Duncan

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MULTICULTURAL FOOD AND COOKING GROUP

You don’t need to be able to cook, everyone is

welcome to join in on the 2nd Tuesday of every

month from 11am at Cameron Park Community

Centre $5 dona on to cover costs.

Bookings phone 49 081 140

HAVE A SAY ABOUT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Cameron Park Community Associa on meets on

the 1st Wed of every month from 6:30pm.

Email: [email protected]

TOOGEE TAEKWONDO

Tradi onal Taekwondo classes now on at Cameron

Park Community Centre. Tuesdays and Fridays

5.30pm to 7pm. Enquiries phone 0418 686 241

Website: www.toogee.com

MINI MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP

Playgroup runs at the Cameron Park Centre

Mondays 9.30‐11.30 and Fridays from 10am‐

12pm. Open to parents with preschool aged

children. Phone 49 081 140

The Blue Gum Hills Mens Shed meet weekly at 38 Bousfield Street, Wallsend.

Wednesdays they work in the Shed from 9 am to 12 noon and Tuesdays and

Thursdays involve work around the community.

Recently Lambton Public School had a special day where they donated the

Men's Shed some money towards the playground they put together with

Elermore Vale Men's Shed. They have also helped out with collec ng money for

the Australian Men's Shed. The Mens Shed members have been doing

maintenance jobs such as mowing, whipper snippering, pain ng balconies, and

other odd jobs, plus going to markets. The Men's Shed have a mee ng on the

first Tuesday of the month from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Gretley Room at the

Wallsend Spor es Club.

The Ladies Auxilliary has also been busy with a cra day every Thursday except

for the last Thursday when they have their Mee ng 10.00 am to 1pm The Ladies

Auxiliary have been making things to sell at future markets, at the moment they

are running a Mother's Day Raffle.

•This Picture I sent to you is one of the Projects that

the Men's Shed have made plus another project simi‐

lar to the one shown was done for a Family Day Care

at Barnsley.

BLUE GUM HILLS MENS SHED NEWS

One of the Projects that the Men's Shed

have made . A similar to the one

shown was made for a Family Day Care at

Barnsley

CAMERON PARK MIXED PROBUS

Are you re red? First Wednesday of the month

9.30am to 12.30pm Want to know more?

Contact Ellen Evans on 49 588 814

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FACILITIES FOR HIRE The Cameron Park Community Centre is a state of the art community facility that is the mee ng place and home of many

of our area’s community groups, children’s services and cultural groups. It is also a wonderful place for families and

individuals to enjoy facili es such as a BBQ area with shaded sea ng and tables, fabulous children’s playground and

expansive off‐street parking. Visit: 107 Northlakes Drive, Cameron Park. Phone: 49 081 140 Fax: 49 081 134

Postal address: PO Box 4185 Edgeworth 2285 Email: [email protected]

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Children are welcomed!. A special 1 hour program is designed for children and involves singing, Bible stories and cra ac vity. Currently the adult Bible study is on “The Son of God” .

PARENTSASTEACHERSEVERYMONDAYDURINGSCHOOLTERMS

Meet other parents

Share a morning tea together

Make toys from everyday items

Have fun playing with your child

Be welcomed in a suppor ve

environment

For more informa on phone Feona or Julie 49 081 140

CAN YOU ASSIST WITH REVITALIZING THE GARDENS AT

THE BACK OF CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE?

The Centre is looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening to

help us revitalize the back gardens at the Centre. If you can

assist, please phone Anna on 49081140.

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Lasagne, hamburgers, chicken

burgers, chicken wraps,

toasted sandwiches, fresh

sandwiches and salad wraps

PLUS coffee, milkshakes, so

drinks and cakes.

Short on me?

Phone your order on 49081140

SPONSOR YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

AND NEWS—PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THIS

NEWSLETTER.

1/8 page $44 1/4 page $77

1/2 page $121 Full page $220

This newsle er is a quarterly publica on. Please consider

that adver sing with us assists with the costs of crea ng

and distribu ng local community news. For all newsle er

enquiries please email [email protected]

HAVE A STORY TO TELL?

If you live in Cameron Park, Edgeworth, Cardiff,

Wallsend, Fletcher, Maryland, Minmi or any of the

surrounding suburbs, feel free to send us your

community news.

For further informa on email

[email protected]

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INTERESTED IN

SATURDAY YOGA CLASSES

AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE?

We are now taking expressions of interest for a yoga

class on Saturdays at Cameron Park Community Centre.

Contact Catherine A.Y.T.A.Ph Phone: 0411358460 OR

40091984 Email: catch‐[email protected]

www.backtobalanceyoga.com.au

ADVERTISE

YOUR BUSINESS HERE

AND SUPPORT

COMMUNITY NEWS

On behalf of

The Canopy management, staff and volunteers

THANK YOU To all the emergency services crews who

assisted our community during the April Storms

CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY SPOT CAFÉ

$5 LUNCH

MARYLAND COMMUNITY MARKETS

2nd Saturday of each month from 9am – 1pm.

Community Market Stalls are only $10.00 per stall.

friendly village atmosphere rain, hail or shine.

Buy great coffee, plants, handmade arts & cra s,

jewellery along with great food and music!

Phone 49 558 111.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR HIRE

CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

Phone 49081140

AND

MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Phone 49558111

MAY 2015 ‐ JULY 2015

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH 6.30am OOSH NORTHLAKES

CHRISTIAN

CHURCH 9am‐12

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am to 2pm

COMMUNITY CAFÉ

AND CANOPY

CREATIONS

10am MINI

MUNCHKINS

PLAYGROUP

10am –2pm

CAMERON

PARK

FELLOWSHIP

4.30‐5.30pm

RESTORED

CHURCH

9.30am MINI

MUNCHKINS PLAYGROUP

10am‐1pm

COMPUTER COURSE

YOGA

(tenta ve)

9.30am‐11.30am

MAINLY MUSIC

OVER 50’s FITNESS

(tenta ve)

YOGA

(tenta ve)

6pm‐8pm

PENTECOSTALS

OF NEWCASTLE

11 am

MULTICULTURAL

COOKING GROUP

10 am

CAMERON PARK

PROBUS

3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH 3pm OOSH

5.30pm‐7pm

TAEKWONDO

2pm‐3pm

LINE DANCING 2nd and

3rd Wednesday of month

6pm BOOTCAMP 5pm‐6pm

INDIAN DANCE

6pm YOGA 5.30pm‐7pm

TAEKWONDO

7pm‐10pm DRIFT

REMOTE CONTROL

6.30pm CP

COMMUNITY

ASSOCIATION

7pm NORTHLAKES

CHRISTIAN YOUTH

GROUP

7.30pm—9.30pm

GKR KARATE

7.30pm—9.30pm

GKR KARATE

Red = monthly

Blue= one off events

Green= fortnightly

WEEK AT A GLANCE—REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETINGS AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE


WINNERS OF THE NORTLAKES YOUTH PROJECT SHIRT FRONT ART PRIZE COMPETITION

Tantrum Youth Arts is running a Mul ‐Cultural Film

Fes val coming up in June and are currently seeking

young people (approx.. 16yrs +) to be on the

organising commi ee. If you know of any young

people that may be interested, please ask them to

contact Amy, Tantrum Ar s c Director, for more

details, [email protected]. It’s a great opportunity

for young people to come together in a team, and be

mentored through the process of running a short film

fes val!

YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL THE SOAP BOX STUDIO

Learn music wri ng and produc on

skills for young people aged 13– 21

This project will ini ally start by

establishing a group of peer mentors, no

experience necessary, but a crea ve

energy and a passion for improving the

voice of young people required. For

more informa on contact Richard,

Edgeworth Youthie on 49 588 648 or

email [email protected]

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The winners of the Shirt Front Art prize were: 1st ‐ Bri, 2nd‐ Skye, 3rd‐ Tyla, Peoples Choice – Dylan

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

The Child and Family Worker located at the Maryland Neighbourhood Centre is

funded by NSW Human Services ‐ Family and Community Services.

This service assists families with informa on referrals, family work and support

to establish rou nes. The case worker also offers Triple P Paren ng program,

123 Magic and Bringing Up Great Kids to assist families with child development

0 ‐ 12 years. If you would like to make an appointment for this service please

contact the Neighbourhood Centre on 49 558 111

MARYLAND ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE

Monday

Healthy Hearts 9.30am ‐ 10.30am

Oz Harvest Collec on from 12.30pm

Toogee Taekwondo 5pm ‐ 7pm

Centre Stage Dance 4pm ‐ 8pm

St John's Ambulance Wallsend Cadets 7pm ‐

9pm

Gymbaroo

Tuesday

Centre Stage Dance 3.30pm ‐ 6.30pm

Newcastle Cloggers 6.30pm ‐ 8.30pm

Gymbaroo

Wednesday

Healthy Hearts 9.00am ‐ 9.45am

Possums Playgroup 10am ‐ 12pm

Toogee Taekwon Do 5pm ‐ 6pm

Grace Bap st Church 7.15pm ‐ 9.30pm

Thursday

Gymbaroo

Venue vacancies available

Friday

Gymbaroo


Healthy Hearts 9am ‐ 10am

Saturday


Community Markets held the 2nd Saturday

Monthly! 9am ‐ 1pm

Sunday

Grace Bap st Church 9.15am ‐ 1pm

Grace Bap st Church 5.00pm ‐ 7.45pm

Monthly Ac vi es

Garden Club ‐ 1st Wednesday of the Month

9.30am ‐ 11.30am

Prostate Cancer Support Group 2nd Tuesday

of the Month 1.00pm ‐ 3.00pm

Probus Group 2nd Friday of the Month

9.30am ‐ 1.00pm

The Budgerigar Club 2nd Wednesday & 4th

Friday of the Month 7.30pm ‐ 9.30pm


Other Services Available on Site

Psychology

Physiotherapy

Tax Help

Tutoring

Computer Skills Workshops

If you would like to commence a special

interest group, please contact the centre

on 49 558 111.

We also have private office space available

for rent either on a permanent or

casual basis!

EARLY LINKS

A free informa on and support serivce for families with a child aged 0‐8 years

with a disability or developmental delay is now available at Maryland

Neighbourhood Centre every Monday.

GYMBAROO

At GymbaROO parents par cipate with their child in weekly sessions of fun and

learning. We offer age appropriate sessions for babies as young as 6 weeks up

to 5yrs. Children learn more in their first few years than in any other me of

their lives. Appropriate learning experiences and s mula ng ac vi es in these

early years have a posi ve impact on a child’s en re life.

Of course, above all Gymbaroo is lots and lots of fun! There is nothing quite as

rewarding as being ac vely involved in your child's development ‐ watching

them try, then master new skills and seeing their eyes light up with the joy of

learning. Classes are small and age specific. Depending on vacancies, new

enrolments can join Gymbaroo at any stage during the term.

COMMUNITY MARKETS

Community Markets are held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am –

1pm. Community Market Stalls are only $10.00 per stall. Experience a

friendly village atmosphere rain, hail or shine. Buy great coffee, plants,

handmade arts & cra s, jewellery along with great food and music!

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre Is located at 207 Maryland Drive, Maryland

NSW. We have ample space to accommodate your needs with plenty of

parking on site. The Newcastle City Council owns the building and staff are

funded by Community Services Department, Human Services NSW.

The Maryland Neighbourhood Centre provides a safe and suppor ve

environment where we offer services, opportuni es and resources to

improve the lives of our community members. We serve the community in

the belief that together we can make a difference.

MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE COMMUNITY SURVEY

We are in the middle of undertaking a community survey,

to hear and understand what ways we as a neighbourhood

centre can best help and serve our community.

Here are some of our results:

If you haven’t taken part of this survey yet, but you wish

to, head to our Facebook page for the link or visit the

centre today!

MIRIAM SEMENYA Social Work Student

I have volunteered at Maryland

Neighbourhood Centre, since the

beginning of March for my University

Work Placement. I am currently in my

third year of Social Work at Newcastle

University. I am passionate about

working with people and the community.

I love the neighbourhood centre, and that it is a nurturing

place where people can meet together, grow together and

support one another. Currently I am a part of seeing our

Kitchen Garden Project and our Li le Free Library Project get

off the ground. These are two programs I am excited to see

become a great resource to our local community!

MICHELE KOWALSKI

Maryland Hub Coordinator

Coming from a background

of working to establish

partnerships between

schools, industry and

community, I am really

excited to be the Hub

Coordinator at Maryland

Neighbourhood Centre.

My role at the centre is to help the community to

organise programs, ac vi es and events that are going to

bring them together.

I truly feel that everyone has the right to the opportunity

to feel part of a trus ng, suppor ve community and I

hope that through the neighbourhood centre we will be

able to give all in the Blue Gum Hills community the

opportunity to par cipate and feel secure.

Personal history is that I am the mum of 6 children, but as

I tell them I only had them so I could enjoy their

wonderful offspring, however those 6 have also taught

me about the highs and lows that your children can put

you through.

SHERRIE MACE

Bookings Officer

Sherrie Mace has been with

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre

for the past 2 years and is also a

local community resident.

Sherrie’s role at the centre is

Bookings Officer and she can help

with any enquiries about hall hire

for private func ons and par es,

workshops for not‐for‐profit organisa ons, or if you need a

spacious room for your ac vity whatever it may be, as

well as private office hire. We would love you to join us at

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre!

As this is the inaugural issue of including Maryland

Neighbourhood Centre and community, we thought you

might like a short introduc on to some of the staff:

PSYCHOLOGY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT MARYLAND

Key Psychology – Media on & Psych Services. Ian Leneham

– Psychologist – Accredited Mediator – Social Worker. Visits

via appointments also works under the mental health plan

with referral from GP. Ian Leneham is the founding

psychologist at Key Psychology. Ian is currently comple ng a

Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. He is a registered

psychologist and also has university degrees in social work

and dispute resolu on. Ian is a na onally accredited

mediator and has conducted workplace media ons for many

organisa ons across a broad range of industries. For more

informa on ph 0481 360 705

HEALTHY HEARTS

Come along and see your heart improve.

Have fun and make new friends.

Classes are Monday 9.30am / Wednesday 9.00am / Friday

9.00am – Only $5.00 per class. Call Julie 0413137324 or

Maryland Neighbourhood Centre

TOOGEE TAE KWON DO

Mondays & Wednesday 5pm – 7pm Toogee

Taekwondo is both an ancient Korean Mar al Art, and

a modern system of self‐defence. .

CENTRE STAGE PERFORMING ARTS

Offers professional tui on in * Jazz * Ballet *

Contemporary * Tap * Singing * Drama * American Style

Cheerleading. Monday & Tuesday a ernoons at Maryland.

First lesson free!

ST. JOHN’S AMBULANCE, WALLSEND CADET DIVISIONS

Mondays 7.00pm – 9.00pm – Fun with First Aid with

juniors and cadets.

St John emphasises fun, helping people and par cipa on.

As a St John Junior, you'll par cipate in camps, excursions

and adventure ac vi es, as well as basic First Aid training.

You'll have a chance to earn interest badges, which are

achieved in a variety of ac vi es like compu ng, sports,

animal care, personal and road safety and much more.

MARYLAND PHYSIOTHERAPY

Sessions via appointment, available a er hours and

Sundays! Bulk Billing for Team Care Plan (EPC) with

referral from GP. *DVA (Veterans) *Workcover * Private

Health Fund * Shoulder Rehab * House Visit * Exercise *

Arthri s * Lower back pain * Frozen Shoulder *

Acupuncture * Neck Pain * Sports injury * Taping * Rehab

A er Surgery * Massage

GUIDED MEDITATION

Fridays 6pm Do you need some stress release, is life

busy, are you red all of the me? Come along and

relax, reflect and find your inner peace. This style of

medita on is very easy and a great tool to learn to gain

benefits to support you in your life.

Cost is by dona on.

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MARYLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE cont’d

OZ HARVEST

OzHarvest is the first perishable food rescue

organisa on in Australia collec ng quality excess

food from commercial outlets and delivering it,

direct and free of charge, to 600 chari es providing

much needed assistance to vulnerable men, women

and children across Australia.

We are very fortunate to have the Oz Harvest

volunteers at Maryland Neighbourhood Centre on

Mondays. Please phone the Centre on 49 558 111

for more informa on

USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS

Emergencies phone 000

Lifeline 131 114

24 hour counselling service

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

Parents Helpline 1300 301 300

(8am to 10pm 7 days a week)

Salvo Care Line 1300 363 622

24 hour counselling service

Samaritans 1300 656 336

Housing Homeless Hotline 1800 152 152

Domes c Violence Helpline 1800 656 463

Poisons Informa on Line 13 11 26

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The recent storms have hit this area hard and now it is me to recover and clean up. The

Australian Disaster Recovery Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance is available

through Centrelink for people who have been adversely affected and meet the eligibility

criteria. Claims can be made online at www.humanservices.gov.au or by calling the

Australian Government Informa on Hotline on 180 22 66 from 8am to 8pm local me, seven days per week.

For assistance to access food, clothing and personal items in the immediate a ermath of the storms and flood, please

call the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444. Other contact numbers that may be of assistance are; The

Insurance Council Disaster Hotline – 1800 734 621 Legal Aid NSW 1800 801 529 Please contact my electorate office on

4954 2611 for any further informa on you may require and assistance at this difficult me. Till next me, Pat

Switched on Hunter AT CAMERON PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE

FREE digital workshops for small business

The Government’s Digital Enterprise Programme (DEP) provides free training

and assistance for businesses and not for profits, with sessions being held

this May‐June at Cameron Park Community Centre.

The DEP provides free group training and face‐to‐face support for small to

medium enterprises and not‐for‐profit organisa ons to help improve the

way you do business and deliver services online.

If you're a small business owner struggling to

keep up with the rapid advancements of online

business, the Digital Enterprise Program will

give you the informa on you need to succeed

online. You can improve produc vity u lising

new technologies, learn how to reach wider

markets through an online presence, use

video conferencing more regularly and find

ways to increase business efficiencies. The

programme is assis ng not‐for‐profit

organisa ons to build rela onships with

customers, clients and donors through social

media and more efficient delivery of products and services using the

internet. Topics include: Low Cost Online Tools for Small Businesses; Basics

of Online Marke ng; Engage Customers with Social Media; Simple Steps to

Build a Website; How to Op mise Your Website for Search Engines

If you’re a par cipant on the DEP group sessions, you are automa cally

en tled to up to 4 hours of free business mentoring. A specialist advisor will

visit your business and guide you on the best strategy to meet your digital

needs. This will cover areas of specific interest to you: you determine the

direc on of the session and the topics covered.

A series of five free workshops are running under the DEP scheme at

CPCC. Workshops will run Mondays 18, 25 May & 1, 8, 15 June from 1‐3pm.

Please call 4908 1180 or 4936 2557 for bookings.

SLOAN LAW

FIRST CONSULTATION FREE

Half hour appointments to confer

with a qualified lawyer available at

Cameron Park Community Centre on

Tuesday mornings. All areas of law

including Contracts, Property, Estates,

Probate, Power of A orney and other

legal ma ers. Phone 49 081 140 to

book your appointment.

Appointments essen al.

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