Local seniors will be supported to remain active and engaged in the community through two innovative projects being funded by the NSW Government in the Sutherland Shire.
The Ring o‘Roses project has received $24,500 through the Liveable Communities Grants program. Ring o’Roses aims to reduce social isolation experienced by older people and people with disability. The Ring O’Roses team, comprising people with disability, support workers and older volunteers, will collect unused flower arrangements and these will then be delivered to aged care facilities.
Ring o’Roses was a good example of the unique projects supported by the Liveable Communities Grants program.
Programs like these make the Shire a more inclusive, accessible and enjoyable place to live in later life.
In addition, Sutherland Shire Council has received $60,000 for The Loneliness Project, which will see volunteers visit older people and spend time building connections with them. Sutherland Shire Council will work with community partners BeConnected Community Services Inc., 3Bridges Community, and Gymea Community Aid and Information services to create these programs and to reach seniors so they can participate in these programs.
This project will promote wellness and wellbeing for older people through active participation and enhancing social networks.
The NSW Government is supporting projects like these so residents are supported to stay engaged with friends, family and the wider local community as they grow older.
Both projects have secured funding through Round Three of the NSW Government’s Liveable Communities Grants, with 25 programs receiving a share of $1.2 million this year.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Remembrance Day 2024 at the Martin Place Cenotaph.
(Represented at Cronulla RSL Sub Branch service by Councillor Joanne Nicholls and Miranda RSL Sub Branch service by Pete Leate.) ... See MoreSee Less
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🇮🇳 🇦🇺 Honoured to hear from and chat with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar at NSW Parliament yesterday.
Connections between our two countries have been strengthening rapidly, with strong strategic ties, growing trade and an Indian diaspora in Australia approaching one million people. ... See MoreSee Less
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On the ground in the Cowra region with Steph Cooke , speaking with farmers and community leaders about water security and other issues affecting the Lachlan Valley, plus visits to Wyangala Dam and the Cowra Japanese Gardens. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Cronulla High School upgrade recently reached a major milestone, with the second of two new buildings now being used for staff and students.
The new ‘Building L’ was ready for Term 3 and followed the opening of the new ‘Building M’ for the start of 2024. Across the two buildings there are ten new classrooms, as well as staff spaces, student and staff amenities, a new canteen, an administration area, and new staff car park.
The school hall was also recently extended, together with a new library entrance and improved walkways. The school upgrade is due to be completed early next year, with renovations within two additional existing buildings to provide more classrooms, storage, staff facilities and bathrooms.
The school’s upgrade was planned, designed and funded by the NSW Liberals, with great input from the school community.
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A great visit to Port Macquarie with Leslie Williams and Aileen MacDonald MLC, including:
✅ “Opening” the upgrades to Port Macquarie Courthouse, including a new, third courtroom (planned and funded under the NSW Liberals)
✅ Meeting Clontarf Foundation students from Hastings Secondary College and seeing new PCYC NSW facility (planned and funded under the NSW Liberals)
✅ Tour of Birdon, recipients of a Regional Job Creation Fund and now employing over 700 people
✅ Inspection at Camden Haven SLSC
✅ Meeting with Camden Haven Community at 3, a local charity looking to establish accommodation for the homeless
✅ Tour and tasting at Armstrong Oysters
✅ Inspection of the iconic Port Macquarie southern breakwall. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today I visited Corowa with Justin Clancy MP to stand in solidarity with local community leaders, and to discuss the way forward, after the recent shocking visit by around 50 masked neo-Nazi cowards to the town and subsequent likely related events. Every Australian has the right to live in safety, free from this disgusting, intimidatory behaviour. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a charming group of NSW Young Liberals you have here attending Sydney University. Mocking and making fun of violence against women. You can clearly see their faces which makes them extremely identifiable. Are you going to sweep this under the rug or do something about it. www.facebook.com/SarahJBakersTeacup/videos/1639825326627954/
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Hey mark it would be great if you could build a metro line from Hurstville to Miranda and. Cronulla that would also go through ramsgate, sans souci. Taren point. It would allow the Sutherland shire to link up with St George and then the airport