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www.oranparkgazette.com.au April 2016 1 APRIL 2016 www.oranparkgazette.com.au FAITH pg.4 + 6 LJ Hooker Oran Park Shop 1c, Oran Park Shopping Centre 02 4623 1211 oranpark.ljhooker.com.au [email protected] Oran Park Staying? Moving? Renovating? Investing? How can we help you? WHAT'S COOKING pg.10 NOTICEBOARD pg.13 TO FIND OUT HOW A LOCAL SOLAR EXPERT CAN HELP YOU, WE ARE WE DO CALL 02 4760 0809 Distributed from the 1st Week of Every Month Excluding January 4774 8222 or 4657 2166 Call us for your FREE Market Appraisal 1193 The Northern Road, Bringelly NSW 2556 1/73 John Street, The Oaks NSW 2570 The Butchers Market owner, Michael Hickson. Image supplied. oran park Dedicated to providing quality legal services in the Macarthur Area. P: 4647 0888 | F: 4646 1199 | W: www.stanfords.com.au | E: [email protected] | A: 2 Sharman Close, Narellan NSW 2567 The Butchers Market Opens in Harrington Park! There is a new Butcher in town, and they mean business. Opening their doors in April, will bring a new flair and quality produce to the local market for shoppers at Harrington Plaza. Business Owner/Butcher Michael Hickson has been around the meat industry his whole life and started his Butcher apprenticeship at a young age, working since he was under 15 years old and has been doing it ever since. Not a stranger to the local market, Michael previously owned Ewe N Me Meats at Mount Annan Market Place from 2003 to 2011 and previous to that another in the Wollongong area so it’s no secret, Michael knows his meat. The Butchers Market will be selling high quality grass fed beef and lamb, traditional favourites and moisture infused pork just to name a few. Learning straight from the horse’s mouth at Meat & Livestock Australia in Perth, Michael picked up many techniques and unique ways to offer gourmet easy meal solutions for the whole family, these include pastries that will be made by hand on the premises ready for the locals to enjoy. Michael and his team are dedicated to providing the community with the best quality produce and warm welcoming service and will endeavour to cater for all orders that his customers ask for. Now is the time to turn your ordinary dinners into something amazing with quality meat from The Butchers Market. The Butchers Market will be open 7 days a week for your convenience Monday – Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8pm-5pm. Delivered monthly to Oran Park + Harrington Park + Harrington Grove Issue 5

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Page 1: Oran Park Gazette April 2016

www.oranparkgazette.com.au April 2016 1

APRIL 2016 www.oranparkgazette.com.au

FAITH pg.4 + 6

LJ Hooker Oran Park Shop 1c, Oran Park Shopping Centre02 4623 [email protected]

Oran ParkStaying? Moving? Renovating? Investing?

How can we help you?

WHAT'S COOKING pg.10 NOTICEBOARD pg.13

TO FIND OUT HOW A LOCAL SOLAR EXPERT CAN HELP YOU,

WE ARE

WE DO

CALL 02 4760 0809Distributed from the 1st Week of Every MonthExcluding January

4774 8222 or 4657 2166

Call us for your FREE Market

Appraisal

1193 The Northern Road, Bringelly NSW 25561/73 John Street, The Oaks NSW 2570

The Butchers Market owner, Michael Hickson. Image supplied.

oran park

Dedicated to providing quality legal services in the Macarthur Area.

P: 4647 0888 | F: 4646 1199 | W: www.stanfords.com.au | E: [email protected] | A: 2 Sharman Close, Narellan NSW 2567

The Butchers Market Opens in Harrington Park!There is a new Butcher in town, and they mean business. Opening their doors in April,

will bring a new fl air and quality produce to the local market for shoppers at Harrington Plaza.

Business Owner/Butcher Michael Hickson has been around the meat industry his whole life and started his Butcher apprenticeship at a young age, working since he was under 15 years old and has been doing it ever since.

Not a stranger to the local market, Michael previously owned Ewe N Me Meats at Mount Annan Market Place from 2003 to 2011 and previous to that another in the Wollongong area so it’s no secret, Michael knows his meat.

The Butchers Market will be selling high quality grass fed beef and lamb, traditional favourites and moisture infused pork just to name a few.

Learning straight from the horse’s mouth at Meat & Livestock Australia in Perth, Michael picked up many techniques and unique ways to off er gourmet easy meal solutions for the whole family, these include pastries that will be made by hand on the premises ready for the locals to enjoy.

Michael and his team are dedicated to providing the community with the best quality produce and warm welcoming service and will endeavour to cater for all orders that his customers ask for.

Now is the time to turn your ordinary dinners into something amazing with quality meat from The Butchers Market. The Butchers Market will be open 7 days a week for your convenience Monday – Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8pm-5pm.

Delivered monthly to Oran Park + Harrington Park + Harrington Grove Issue 5

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oran park I am writing this in sheer disbelief that we have already arrived at April, with Easter now behind us! We’re on the cusp of school holidays and another term has passed. Before long, it will be Mother’s Day and not to wish the year away, but winter is creeping across the hill as we speak.

This month’s edition has some wonderful stories, none less than the inspirational story of Lauren Rowe, making a diff erence with Gifted Life on page 3.

For those that enjoy baking, we have the 'Best-Ever Banana Bread' recipe on page 10, the perfect treat for lunch boxes or a simple afternoon pleasure to enjoy with a cuppa.

We have lots of regular articles for your reading pleasure, and loads of activities listed in our Community Calendar on page 13.

Remember, it's okay to not be okay, all the time. How true that is!

Enjoy your month, and your Community News. Belinda

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Making a Difference with Gifted Life

Local Macarthur resident Lauren Rowe has been fi ghting Cystic Fibrosis her whole life. But despite having a double lung transplant and the daily battle of living with her condition she works towards helping and empowering others through the work of her charity – gifted life.

At 19 years old, Lauren Rowe was only given two weeks left to live but when the call came with the news that she was able to receive a lung transplant, she became a double lung recipient. However, just before Christmas 2014, Lauren’s body began to reject her new lungs. Fortunately, after treatment the deterioration stabilised but she now only lives with 30% lung capacity.

After reading statistics that over 90% of transplant patients experience anxiety, depression, guilt, body esteem problems or PTSD and after watching many of her young friends pass away who would have lived if they had received life saving organ transplants, Lauren decided to start her charity ‘Gifted Life’. She works to ensure that recipients of organ transplants have people who support them which allows them to gain belief in themselves. Lauren believes that having support and confi dence has a “heavy aff ect on treatment outcomes and quality of life.”

‘Gifted Life’ uses donations to make up care bags for those who have been unexpectedly admitted into hospital for treatment and have nothing on them, such as something simple like a toothbrush. They also send out care bags to those who are sick at home. These bags include colour therapy books, novels and many other items that they might need.

While Lauren and her team work hard to make up and deliver these incredible care bags, they also run an empowerment programme where female recipients are able to spend a day learning how to dress and apply make up. These simple activities allow recipients to feel good about themselves despite the “physical changes from the drugs.” Through this programme, organ transplant recipients are also able to meet others who are in very similar situations.

Lauren’s goal for her charity is to work to ensure that “all transplant recipients and chronically ill patients obtain maximum self- esteem and support while positivity managing both ongoing and unexpected treatments, with the help of an educated and accepting community.” Lauren would also love to see an increase in organ donation rates within Australia as an outcome from the community becoming more educated and aware of the importance of Organ Donation.

It is very important to discuss organ donation with loved ones and anyone who would like to donate to ‘Gifted Life’ can contact the team by emailing [email protected] . ‘Gifted Life’ is also on Facebook at facebook.com/giftedlifeaustralia and on Youtube at youtube.com/c/giftedlife Image supplied by Lauren Rowe.

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I was recently reading an article by Adam Lee entitled, "Are we ready to face death without religion?" He suggests society is increasingly ready to embrace funerals free from religious trappings, "..we can have readings from any

book, poem or song … Rather than mourning, gloom and sermons on sin, we can have ceremonies that are joyful celebrations of the deceased person’s life."

Interestingly that doesn't sound like a Christian funeral. I should know - I've taken a few. An Anglican funeral opens with these words, "We come together – to mourn a relative, to honour a departed friend, to dispose reverently of the mortal body and to show sympathy with the bereaved. We believe that those who die in Christ share eternal life with him. Therefore in faith and hope we off er our prayer of thanksgiving and trust to God, in whose loving care we leave our friend; we recall the certainty of our own coming death and judgment; and we proclaim that

Christ is risen, that those who believe in him will rise with him, and that we are united with them in him."

Death is hard. The loss is real. It doesn’t help to talk naively about how our friend will be 'watching us from heaven', 'drinking a beer this afternoon', 'smiling and laughing with her knitting in her lap' - because we long for it to be true. Instead, the truly Christian funeral comforts us with the assurance that there is life beyond the grave because Jesus has secured it. We hear Jesus say, "I am the resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." This service has hope, it has solemnity, it has joy, and it has laughter as well as tears. Yes we celebrate and give thanks too - but not as those who are merely hoping. Jesus vs Hallmark card poems? When it comes to the reality of death I'll invite you to take the gritty cross and resurrection of the historical Jesus - and the solid hope beyond hoping it secures. I can’t fi nd that anywhere else.

Stuart – New life Anglican Church

Article Written + Submitted by: Lead Pastor Stuart Starr @ New Life Anglican Church

W: newlifeanglican.org.au E: [email protected] A: Cnr Central Avenue + Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park

FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

Hope vs Hoping

WITH CAMERON FROM CRG PLUMBING & MAINTENANCE P/L

CRG Plumbing, owned and operated by qualifi ed tradesman Cameron, off ers experience and reliable plumbing, drainage & gas fi tting work at aff ordable prices.

Specialising in Domestic & Commercial Maintenance all over Sydney with focus on Oran Park, Harrington Park, Narellan and surrounding areas.

CRG Plumbing guarantee quality workmanship and are totally committed to customer satisfaction.

They off er a full range of plumbing, gas fi tting and hot water services throughout the Macarthur region, including emergency, repair and maintenance services.

Living in the Macarthur area with his family for over 10 years, Cameron is proud to be local off ering his service to the local community.

A proud member of the Narellan Chamber of Commerce, Cameron prides himself on supporting local business to help

the growth of the Macarthur area and is involved in many charity organisations and giving back to the community.

In 2010 Cameron decided to take the leap and branch out on his own, establishing CRG Plumbing. Since then Cameron has created a well-respected and reliable name within the plumbing industry.

Most recently in 2013, CRG Plumbing has taken the next step to become a company trading as CRG Plumbing & Maintenance Pty Ltd.

Holding a very loyal customer base within the local area and also securing major contracts around Sydney, Cameron prides himself on delivering the best service the fi rst time for both residential and commercial customers.

Call Cameron on 0438 517 552 or visit their website at www.crgplumbing.com.au.

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The next phase of the multi-billion dollar The Northern Road upgrade is in full swing with major work now under way on Stage 1 between Narellan and Oran Park.

Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies said as part of the Australian and NSW Governments’ commitment to revitalise the growing western Sydney both governments were pushing ahead to deliver the $1.6 billion 35 kilometre upgrade which includes widening The Northern Road between Narellan and Penrith.

“The upgrade is a key project of the $3.6 billion Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan which will transform road infrastructure, improve travel times and increase road capacity in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions,” Tanya Davies said.

Stage 1 work includes widening 3.3 kilometres of The Northern Road to a minimum four lane divided road to increase road capacity between The Old Northern Road at Narellan and Peter Brock Drive at Oran Park.

The road is a major arterial corridor servicing the growing South West Priority Land Release Area with the upgrade set to benefi t people living in new communities including Oran Park, Turner Road, East Leppington, Austral and Leppington North, Edmondson Park and Catherine Fields.

Road users will start to see changes along the road with the installation of safety barriers, temporary signage and line marking.

Member for Camden Chris Patterson said other work will include earthmoving and excavation, relocating utilities as well as piling work in preparation for two new bridges across Narellan Creek.

“Once complete, The Northern Road project will deliver signifi cant benefi ts now and into the future by providing improved road infrastructure for motorists in western Sydney and a high quality connection with the proposed M12 Motorway and Bringelly Road,” Mr Patterson said.

“Work will be carried out from 7am to 6pm Monday to Fridays and on Saturdays between 8am and 1pm, weather permitting.

“Traffi c controllers and signage to guide traffi c past the work site will be in place as well as a reduced speed limit to ensure the safety of motorists and workers.

“Temporary lane closures will be required to ensure a safe work zone and motorists are advised to allow extra travel time. On-road cyclists may also be required to detour while some of the work is carried out to ensure safety.

“The Northern Road Stage 1 is expected to be completed in 2018.

“Roads users are thanked for their patience while this important work is carried out.”

For more information on The Northern Road Upgrade visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/wsip

Major Work Under Way on the $1.6 Billion Northern Road Upgrade

Northern Road upgrade underway. Image source: www.rms.nsw.gov.au/projects/sydney-west/infrastructure-plan.

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As all of us who live and work in this 'part of the world' know the landscape around us continues to change as we witness on a regular basis not only new housing estates being created from what was previously farm land, but new dwellings being constructed on empty blocks.

This changing of landscape is something I have been witnessing fi rst hand as the new Church and Parish centre for 'Australia's newest Catholic Parish' of St Mary MacKillop takes shape.

This building, that will be located on Oran Park Drive (near the entrance to the Catherine Park Estate) is best described as a purpose built (prefab) structure and will operate as our church and parish centre until a permanent structure is required as the community grows.

Between now and the day when our new building opens our weekend Church services (masses) will continue to be held in the library at St Justin's Primary School (94 Oran Park Drive) on Saturday afternoons at 5pm and on Sunday mornings at 10am.

I look forward to opening the doors of our new Church and Parish centre in these days ahead.

While our new building will open in late April, we look forward to its offi cial blessing and opening by Bishop Peter Ingham on Saturday 28 May at 5pm.

Fr David Catterall MTh

Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh -

Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park

P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au

A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570

Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish

Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish

FAITH – ST MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC PARISH ORAN PARK

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An artistic impression of the new St Mary MacKillop Parish Centre and Worship Space. Image supplied.

2016 Camden Show ‘Still a Country Show’ Another Great Success

The 2016 Camden Show ‘Still a Country Show’ was a great success with more than 40, 000 people attending over the two days on the 12th and 13th of March.

The exceedingly hot weather defi nitely did not deter people as overall comments have been very positive and the show has once again been commended as an amazing event.

Highlights of the show included Lumberjacks, Bullock Team, Racing Pigs, Animal Wrangler Show and a Rodeo that was held on the Friday Night.

The 2016 Camden Show was another great success and plans are already in motion for the 2017 Show with dates and information available on their website at www.camdenshow.com. Camden Show 2016. Image source: www.facebook.com/camdenshow.

Man Charged Following Child Approach – Harrington Park

Police have charged a man after a child was approached at Harrington Park last month.

Just before 2pm (Saturday 19 March 2016), the 14-year-old boy was walking along Royal George Drive when a man called out to him.

It’s alleged the man made an inappropriate remark to the child before following him.

The boy called police and the man walked away.Offi cers from Camden Local Area Command attended and

commenced inquiries.A 61-year-old man was arrested nearby and taken to Narellan

Police Station where he was charged with stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm; and behave in off ensive manner in/near public place/school.

The local man was given conditional bail to appear at Picton Local Court on 12 April 2016. Source: www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/media_release_archives

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Hi My name is Renee Garcia, as a local living in Oran Park I'm very excited to join the team at the Oran Park Gazette as your Reporter/Advertising Sales Representative.

Living in Oran Park has been a great experience for my family and I. We are constantly amazed at the ongoing growth and development within the area. It’s a place we feel safe and enjoy the friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.

Being local it’s important to me to read and learn about what is happening in my own back yard, so naturally when I received the Oran Park Gazette in my letterbox, I was excited and knew that it was something I wanted to be involved with.

With an advertising and marketing background I have always been passionate about seeing and helping local businesses grow. I look forward to meeting you all and being a part of your success and the future of this great community.

Send me your exciting news, or events that you have coming up, not only do I want to hear about it, I want to experience it.

Most weekends you are likely to see me having breakfast with my family at one of the local cafes, doing my groceries in our biggest Woollies or simply walking our dog around the block. Come say "HI", I would love to meet you. Renee

MEET RENEE

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900 Camden Valley Way Gledswood Hills 2557Phone: 9606-5111 www.gledswood.com.au

weddings | events | cellar door

familyfarmday

Gledswood Homestead & Winery

farm activities | garden games | cellar doormarket stalls | jumping castle

craft beer | boutique wine | entertainment

Second Sunday of the month (except May)

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Gledswood Homestead + Winery, a World Away From the City + Just Around the Corner!

Gledswood Homestead and Winery is a hidden gem in our local area. As you leave Camden Valley Way, you enter the property passing rolling green hills, grazing horses in their pastures and vineyards. The main homestead dates from the early 1800's when James Chisholm built the homestead as a wedding present for his son and new wife.

Today the property operates as a Function Venue and Cellar Door. Once a month on a Sunday, Gledswood is open to the public for Family Farm Day off ering an authentic Aussie farm experience. The day starts at 11am at the drovers campsite for billy tea and damper while listening to stories from the stockman. Farm activities include a working dog demonstration where you will see clever kelpies round up the sheep and bring them in for shearing. The sheep shearing demonstration is entertaining and a little educational. You can try your hand at whip cracking or boomerang throwing and of course there are plenty of farm animals for the kids to get up close with.

Once farm activities are done, there are market stalls with locals selling their craft wares and the Cellar Door is open until 5pm off ering craft beers and Australian wines along with a seasonal café style menu and a BBQ menu. The entertainment continues with a jumping castle and garden games for the kids to keep busy while the grown ups relax with some great local live music.

Gledswood Farm Day is on the second Sunday of every month except May. Entry is $5.00 per person and covers all activities on off er for the day. www.gledswood.com.au @gledswood #gardengames #farmday #countryweddings

A world away from the city + just around the corner! Images supplied.

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Women’s Circle at Brand New Day

Brand New Day Female Services have started their Women’s Circle activities for 2016 with the fi rst taking place last month.

Brand New Day Female Services is a not for profi t / volunteer run organisation which provides women with all the help and information they need during times of diffi culty. Their website acts as a directory of information where women have access to helpful resources and services.

Brand New Day also works to provide women with a platform where they are able to share their stories and experiences in order to empower and support one another. A way in which they achieve this, is through their monthly mingle activity called “Women’s Circle”.

Brand New Day Female Services believe that “all females deserve to ‘be and feel safe, well and happy’” and Women’s Circle provides women with the opportunity to work towards that goal.

Therese – President of Brand New Day best described the activity of Women’s Circle by saying “With Women’s Circle, there is no beginning and there is no end. Women come and go but the circle is always there.” Women may continue to further their studies, join the work force or continue their responsibilities in the home, but they are always provided with a safe environment where they can communicate and support each other. They have the opportunity to “enjoy conversations and make new friendships.”

Women’s Circle takes place at the Oran Park Town Community Room at a cost of $5 per person.

Brand New Day have just relaunched their website which contains all the information women in the Macarthur Area may need. For information on any other services by Brand New Day or to get in contact with their team, please visit their website at brandnewday.org.au

Best-Ever Banana BreadEasy • Time 1 hr 45 min • Serves 6

Ingredients • Melted Butter, to Grease• 200g (1 1/3 Cups) Self-Raising Flour• 150g (1 Cup) Plain Flour• 150g (2/3 Cup) Raw Sugar• 20g (1/4 Cup) Desiccated Coconut• 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon• 3 Eggs• 450g Mashed Banana• 160ml (2/3 Cup) Canola Oil• 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Essence• 125g Fresh RaspberriesFig Butter

• 100g Butter, at Room Temperature, Chopped• 45g (1/4 Cup) Pure Icing Sugar• 85g (1/4 Cup) Fig Jam

Method1. Preheat oven to 150°C. Brush a 7cm-deep, 10 x 20cm

(base measurement) loaf pan with melted butter. Line the base and sides with non-stick baking paper.

2. Sift the combined fl our into a large bowl. Add the sugar, coconut and cinnamon. Make a well in the centre. Add the eggs, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in the raspberries. Pour into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Set aside in pan for 20 minutes to cool before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.

3. To make the fi g butter, use an electric beater to beat the butter and icing sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the jam and beat until smooth.

4. Cut banana bread into slices and serve with fi g butter.Source: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/24325/best+ever+banana+bread

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Article Written + Submitted by:

Burke Chalk + Ball Accountants + Financial Advisers.

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P: 02 4628 3957 E: [email protected]

MONEY MATTERS

How Many Super Funds do you Have? If you have changed jobs, changed

your name or moved house, chances are you may have lost track of where your super is invested.

The Australian Taxation Offi ce (ATO) estimates lost superannuation to be

worth around $16.8 billion as at 31 December 20141.By tracking down and consolidating your super accounts,

you will save having to pay multiple sets of administration fees. Over the years, this could add up to thousands of dollars towards your fi nal superannuation benefi t.Benefi ts of consolidating your super:

• Reduced fees: paying only one administration and/or member fee means additional fees are not eating away your retirement savings. For example, if you're paying $5 per month in member fees on three diff erent accounts, you're paying at least $180 per year in member fees.

• It's easier to keep track of the growth of your super savings by having your contributions go into one fund. What's more, you'll receive only one statement or fund update, meaning less paperwork to manage.

• It allows you to develop a focused and eff ective retirement investment strategy, as you don't have a number of neglected, smaller accounts that you lose track of, which get eaten away by fees and infl ation.

Things you should consider:

InsuranceYour existing super fund may include death, total and

permanent disablement and/or income protection cover. If you want to maintain the same or a greater level of insurance, check with your new super fund if this cover can be established before closing your existing super fund otherwise you may be in a position of having no insurance cover.Time out of the market

It generally takes several weeks to close an existing super fund and transfer the funds to a new super fund. This is because the underlying investments in your existing super fund have to be sold and underlying investments in your chosen super fund purchased. During this time, a portion of your funds are likely to be invested in cash rather than your selected assets. This means if the value of your selected assets rise you won't get the full benefi t, but if the value drops, you would receive a better return from the cash investment.Fees and costs

All super funds charge fees. The fund's product disclosure statement outlines the fees and costs associated with exiting your super fund.

For assistance with managing and consolidating your superannuation please feel free to contact our offi ces on 02 4628 3957 for a free no obligation appointment.

Adam Chalk is a Sub Authorised Representative No.328434 of BCB Accounting & Financial Advisers Pty Ltd, a Corporate Authorised Representative No. 462 532 of GPS Wealth Ltd | AFSL 254 544 | Australian Credit Licence 254 544 | ABN 17 005 482 726

2016 Schools Reconciliation Challenge

Member for Camden Chris Patterson has reminded schools to register their interest in the Schools’ Reconciliation Challenge for 2016.

Mr Patterson said this year, students will be encouraged to create artworks and short stories that refl ect the 2016 theme: Always was, Always will be.

“The Schools’ Reconciliation Challenge is a platform for students to express their creativity and is an opportunity to have their voice heard on issues that are important and challenging to discuss,” Mr Patterson said.

“This year is the fi rst time that students have the choice between two mediums; artworks and short stories.

“I know that there are talented young artists and story tellers throughout our region and I look forward to the works that will be created.”

The Challenge aims to use art and writing as vehicles to engage students in the reconciliation process, assist educators to teach their students about Indigenous issues in an informed, meaningful and culturally sensitive manner and to foster respectful relationships between schools and local Aboriginal communities.

Minister for Aboriginal Aff airs Leslie Williams said the Schools’ Reconciliation Challenge is designed to invite discussion about reconciliation in Australia through art.

“I encourage all local school students in years fi ve to nine to submit either an artwork or short story that they feel engages with their thoughts on reconciliation.”

The competition is open until 10 June 2016. Competition entry forms and further details can be can be downloaded from the website: www.nswreconciliation.org.au/schools-reconciliation-challenge/

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Wednesdays 10am

(During School terms)PlayTime @ NewLife Anglican ChurchPlayTime is for Mums and Carers with kids 0-5. Cnr Marcus Loane Way + Central Avenue, Oran Park. Enquires: www.newlifeanglican.org.au/

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Wednesday 10am – 2pm

Oran Park Craft GroupCommunity Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran Park. Free (incl. tea/coff ee). BYO lunch and your own craft hobby to work on. New members are most welcome to join in at any time. For Enquires or to register your interest

please contact Billie 0418 668 823

Wednesdays 10am –2pm

Trauma Teddy Drop Off PointCommunity Room, Cnr Oran Park + Peter Brock Drives, Oran ParkThe Oran Park Craft Group is proudly assisting Red Cross Volunteers to make and collect Trauma Teddies. For Enquries or to register your

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Wednesday + Thursday + Friday 10 am

BIBS (Babies into books)Fun half hour session of stories and rhymes that introduces literacy to 0-18 month olds and their carers.10am Thursday @ Camden Library 10am Wednesday and Thursday @Narellan Library

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Oran Park Community PreschoolCommunity Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive+ Peter Brock Drive, Oran ParkBig Fat Smile 0427 045 905

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Little Joey’s Playgroup Oran ParkHarrington Park Community Centre, 33A Fairwater Drive. Harrington Park.Cost: $2.00 per child / per weekLittle Joey’s is a new community based Playgroup for children aged 0 - 5yrs and their parents, grandparents or carers. It is run bySt.Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park and everyone is welcome.Enquires: Rebecca rebecca.miller@dow.

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Friday 10am–11.30am

Community PlaygroupCommunity Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive+ Peter Brock Drive, Oran ParkBenevolent Society 0450 840 188

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDRecently moved into Oran Park?

Whether you are an owner or tenant, the Oran Park Development Team would like to welcome you! Our Community Facilitators, Mel and Kim are available to answer any questions you may have while you settle in. They also provide residents with a valuable local Community Information Pack and Welcome Gift! Enquires: Kim Reh on 0400 743 779

Saturday April 2

Oran Park Festival 2016Not to be missed! It includes family fun and entertainment, wide variety of market stalls, motor show, carnival rides, pony rides, silent auction, rock climbing wall, student art display, College tours, helicopter rides, Batman and the Batmobile and more...10am–2pmOran Park Anglican College Central Ave + Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park TownEnquires: 4604 0000

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Saturday April 2

(1st Saturday of the Month)Cobbitty Village MarketsCobbitty Public School, Cobbitty Rd, CobbittyEnquires: 0438 512 728

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Wednesday April 6

Seniors Week - 100 Years of Dance + Music1–3pmNarellan Child, Family + Community Centre,Queen Street, NarellanCost: $15 per person. Join us for music, dancing and afternoon tea. For enquires and to register, contact

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Wednesday April 13

The Library's Movie Club(2nd Wednesday of the month)No bookings required or tickets to worry about. Just come and see some great movies. Narellan Library. Screenings start at 6pm. Some fi lms are restricted in accordance with Australian Film Classifi cations. Proof of age will be required. Coff ee, tea and biscuits available. BYO food and non-alcoholic beverages. Enquires: Narellan Library 4645 5039

Thursday April 14

Active 8 (as part of Youth Week)Come down with your skateboard, bike or scooter and learn new tricks from the inspiring group of action sports athletes at Big Air School. All you need to participate is a helmet, but if you don’t have you’re own gear, equipment is available. Note: Waiver forms must be signed by parents of participants under the age of 18. Closed shoes must be worn.11am – 3pmEnquires: 4629 5170

Heads up! Event dates may alter at short notice. Check with the event organiser for the most up to date details.

WEEKLY EVENTS CONT.Saturday April 16

Oran Park Town Art and Craft Markets Pick up a unique gift for someone special or a piece for your home.9am–2pm. The markets are held in Main Street and the car park behind the Oran Park Podium Shopping Centre.Enquires: Josephine Roccisano

0427 732 967

josephine@greenfi elds.net.au

www.oranparktown.com.au/art-crafts-

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Monday April 25

ANZAC DAYAnzac Service + MarchCamden Bicentennial Equestrian Park5.20am. Anzac Day Main Service -11amEnquires: 0419 925 294, beauley@

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Tuesday April 26

Disability Macarthur(Last Tuesday of each month)We provide Breakaway Respite Playgroup from 9.30 am – 1pm. The playgroup is aimed at meeting the needs of Pre-school aged children who have a disability. The Playgroups also provide respite for families with special needs, whilst also assisting to develop the children's skills, social interaction and independence. Enquiries or referrals: Julie on 9603 7011

(Tuesday or Thursday)

Mondays 10am –12:30pm

I sew need help! The Space, Narellan Library. Free sewing group meeting weekly. Make it – have a project but don't know where to start? Mend it – Button re attachment, hem adjusting, basic alterations Motivate – Want to fi nish projects? Drop in at Open Space, lets share the knowledge.Enquires: Narellan Library on (02) 4645

5039

Monday + Wednesday 7pm-8pm

Personal DefenceCommunity Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran ParkEnquires: David 0415 805 931

Monday + Tuesday 3:30pm-6:30pm

CB DanceCommunity Room - Cnr Oran Park Drive + Peter Brock Drive, Oran ParkEnquires: Cassandra 0431 062 030

Wednesday 4pm–5:45pm

(Two sessions)Stretch, Play + Shine Kids YogaKaren 0418 678 110

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