pwp-nsw.org.au

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November 3, 2011
Single Parent’s News is a FREE weekly e-newsletter.
It is sent to any and all single parents, singles, community group leaders, counsellors and social welfare workers, community information officers, community radio, local newspapers, local libraries and in fact anyone interested.
Distributed to Sydney, NSW, Australia wide, USA, Canada, UK & Ireland.
Email FREE subscription requests to JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING
Editor: Ross F, State Director Community Relations & Welfare, PWP NSW.
Published by Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc.
www.SydneySingleParents.org.au
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HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EDITION

* PWP Children’s function
* Law News
* Social welfare information
* Free bush fire maintenance
* Child Support News
* Complaining about Centrelink decisions
* Parenting Resources
* Swim 7 survive
* Finding health and happiness
* Education Opportunities
* Helpline 1800 Respect
* Social Policy Information
* Supporting grandparents and their grandchildren
* Single Parent Issues in the Media
* Parenting helplines
* Social Activities
* Domestic violence helpline
* ABC Health Issues
* Trends in serious injury due to land transport accidents
* PWP in the Media
* Regular features of daily social calendar, single parent media monitoring, health news, social welfare news, education, volunteer opportunities, on the web and conferences.

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Sunday 11 December

COMBINED BRANCHES CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LUNA PARK – JUST FOR FUN!!! 9.30am for a 10am SHARP Start. Meet Vince at the entrance (mouth) of Luna Park. For the kids and adults alike a day full of fun rides all day long (no presents this year). For Members who are still young at heart and would like to enjoy the thrill of the rides come along and have some fun. Please measure the height of your child, as wristbands have to be purchased and some kids may miss out on rides if they have the wrong bands. City Branch contact Susie C. on 9661 1142 for bookings and conditions. Northside Branch contact Suzee on 9939 9707 for bookings and conditions. PLEASE BOOK ASAP and at least by Mon. 5 Dec.

 

HILLS ENTRY

COMBINED BRANCHES CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LUNA PARK – Hills members’ children entry is free! Adults at own expense! Lunch will also be supplied to the children a “carnival pack” consisting of Hamburger / Hot dog or Pie, Large Hot Chips, 600ml Drink and Fairy Floss. Contact Vince 8807 5745 or 0425 316 390 don’t delay as time is limited for the booking. PLEASE BOOK ASAP and at least by Mon. 5 Dec.

 

CITY ENTRY

COMBINED BRANCHES CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LUNA PARK – City Members that have attended 3 functions during the year will receive free entry on all rides, also a “carnival pack” consisting of Hamburger / Hot dog or Pie, Large Hot Chips, 600ml Drink and Fairy Floss. Adults at own expense! Please measure the height of your child, as wristbands have to be purchased and some kids may miss out on rides if they have the wrong bands. PLEASE BOOK ASAP and at least by Mon. 5 Dec. Enq: Susie C. on 9661 1142.

 

NORTHSIDE ENTRY

COMBINED BRANCHES CHRISTMAS PARTY AT LUNA PARK – JUST FOR FUN!!! 9.30am for a 10am SHARP Start. Meet Vince at the entrance (mouth) of Luna Park. For the kids and adults alike a day full of fun rides all day long (no presents this year). For Members who are still young at heart and would like to enjoy the thrill of the rides come along and have some fun. Northside Kids will be subsidised up to $25 off their ticket price which includes “carnival lunch pack”, Adults at own expense. Please measure the height of your child, as wristbands have to be purchased and some kids may miss out on rides if they have the wrong bands. Northside Branch contact Suzee on 9939 9707 or 0419 282 552 for bookings and conditions. PLEASE BOOK by Mon. 5 Dec.

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Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners NSW is where you meet people and make friends.

The longest standing single parent association with over 43 years of community service.

A peer support self help group run solely by volunteer single parents for single parents and their children.
A must for all single parents of all ages on a limited budget – affordable functions – it pays to belong.

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Our Clever Country 100 years of Australian innovations

1979: Bionic Ear

The cochlear implant, designed to help the hearing impaired and profoundly deaf, was invented by Professor Graeme Clark of the University of Melbourne.

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Some of the benefits of SSP/PWP Membership:

Ø Opportunity for single parents to network for peer support
Ø Around 1,000 affordable functions a year
Ø Regular single parent parties, dinners, barbeques and outings
Ø Children's / Family functions every week-end
Ø Major annual bus excursions
Ø School holiday camps
Ø Opportunities to volunteer and become involved
Ø A great new social and support outlet for single parents
Ø Members discounts at open singles functions
Ø It pays and saves to be a member

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Free bush fire maintenance for at risk residents

Free assistance for aged residents and residents with a disabling condition is available from the NSW Rural Fire Service under the AIDER Program.

Capacity is available across NSW to do work for eligible clients in the next 3 weeks.

Referrals can be made to Tony on 8741 4955. AIDER Program flyers can be obtained via JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

An online form is at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/aider

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Sydney Single Parents/PWP Membership Inquiries
contact our volunteers AFTER HOURS :
Baulkham Hills - Carlingford - Parramatta—Holroyd—Liverpool — 9634 7502
Campbelltown - Camden - Picton - Mittagong (7-9 pm) — 9634 7502
Central Coast—Gosford—Brooklyn—Hornsby— 9411 1858
City of Sydney – Inner West - Eastern Suburbs—St. George - Auburn — 9554 3444
Penrith — Blacktown - Blue Mountains — Hawkesbury — 9634 7502
Northern Suburbs– Northern Beaches – North Shore — 9411 1858
Sutherland—Cronulla—Menai—Southern Suburbs— 9554 3444
* Part of a national and international network of single parent groups.

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PWP Members Christmas Functions.

This year there will special functions for Christmas for the branches. Bookings/confirmations will need to be made promptly. Details will be advised as soon as they are ready for publishing.

These are a great time for all members to catch up and also to show your appreciation for the single parent volunteers who host, help and organize all our functions.

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HELP YOUR PWP NSW

WANTED – HOSTS FOR BRANCH FUNCTIONS

If you are a PWP Member and able to host a Branch Party or BBQ at your place, then please make contact with your Branch Vice President Programs and/or Parent Program Direct. We are a volunteer organization and hosting functions by members at their homes greatly helps us maintain the best activities program in Sydney. Contact your Branch committee this week – it helps them plans for the coming months.

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Helpline

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) is a free confidential service for any Australian experiencing or who has experienced domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The new helpline provides information, referral services and qualified and experienced counsellors.

1800RESPECT is funded by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

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Why not consider hosting a function for fellow members of PWP. Maybe a day time retirees function for mid-week days, a week-end family function or an evening parents function. Contact your local branch committee to discuss.

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Finding health and happiness...you have to be joking!

More research findings from Dr. Happy

Following on from last week's research update we're happy again to bring you some more interesting findings from the Journal of Positive Psychology...

Researchers from James Cook University in Cairns, far north Australia, just published the fascinatingly titled article "Promoting emotional well-being through the use of humour"!

In short, they tested the hypothesis that "humour skills programmes" would assist in improving emotional well-being by increasing self-efficacy, positive thinking, optimism and perception of control, while simultaneously decreasing negative thinking, experiences of stress, depression and anxiety.

The good news (or the punch line) is that this is exactly what they found; and more so, the found that training in humour skills was significantly more effective than comparison conditions in which participants were encouraged to either do nothing, or to interact with others (a social group).

So we can now, with confidence, laugh our way to health and happiness. We can justifiably have fun and now we're doing ourselves good at the same time. Who knows, watching a funny movie might be as good for us as working out at the gym!

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YOUR SOCIAL DIARY – Sole Parent Magazine

Sydney Single Parents/PWP Members see your Sole Parent magazine for full function details.

The Sole Parent Magazine is exclusively available to members of Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners NSW and is posted to every member every two months. News and information on around 1,000 affordable functions a year – something on every night of the week and every week-end children's activity somewhere in Sydney region. Advance booking details for special functions, adult retreat week-ends and major family functions and excursions. The Sole Parent Magazine is the best social diary for single parents exclusive for members of Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners NSW.

Single Parents and mature singles
– it pays to belong to Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners.
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Lessons Learned in Life

Rest is more important than you think. People work too hard, forget to rest, and then begin to hate their jobs. In fitness, you see it constantly: people training for a marathon getting burned out because they don’t know how to let their straining muscles and joints recover. People who try to do too much because they don’t know that rest is where their body gets stronger, after the stress.

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Support your Sydney Single Parents/Parents Without Partners NSW branch functions
and show your appreciation for all the effort our single parent volunteers
make to organise these activities for you.

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Social Security - Centrelink

Complaining about Centrelink decisions and service

If you are not happy with Centrelink administrative procedures or service delivery (as opposed to a Centrelink decision) it is possible to lodge a complaint. For more information about this, please access the information below. Complaining about Centrelink decisions and service

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We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
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Swim and Survive is an intensive learn to swim program for children between 18 months and 12 years. Programs are conducted in pools throughout regional NSW. More info »

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Sydney Single Parent News
JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING email for Free subscription requests

And now on FACEBOOK as well – why not add us to your friends list.
www.facebook.com/sydneysingle.parentnews

 

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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 4 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

 

HILLS DISTRICT

HOUSE PARTY AT HANA’S – 8pm at Glenwood. Can be hard to find so get good directions before you leave home. Hana has kindly opened up her home again for us to have a good time, so come along and show your appreciation. All branches welcome. Members $6; Non-members $12. Please bring the USUAL or pay $10 extra. Current membership card to be shown on entry or pay double. SNCP.

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CHILD SUPPORT NEWS

Supporting grandparents and their grandchildren

Separation and divorce can be difficult for everyone involved, including grandparents. Particularly when the separation results in grandchildren coming to live with you, either temporarily or for the longer term. As a grandparent in this situation, you may face new emotional, financial and legal issues and finding helpful services and the right information has not always been easy.

The Department of Human Services’ online support tool My family is separating – what now? provides information and links to a range of support products and services available to help during this challenging time. The website contains specific information and links for grandparents who have taken on an active parenting role.

The website will also help you find your way around the family law system and better understand your rights and responsibilities as a carer. You can use the online tool by visiting www.familyseparation.humanservices.gov.au

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EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

 

Disability Care & Nursing Current Positions Vacant at http://www.globalcarestaff.com/plugins/job.cgi
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Single Parent Social Diary Saturday 5 November

Listen to SWR FM 99.9 Western Sydney people of Interest with Brendan Leggett 9 am to 10 am for community leader interviews and information.
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

CITY OF SYDNEY

MIX & MINGLE PARTY AT THE COTTAGE – City Branch supports this function.

 

HILLS DISTRICT

SCULPTURES BY THE SEA – 10am Meet Peter at Jenny’s Café, 485 Bronte Rd, Bronte. Parking usually all along Trafalgar St next to Waverley Cemetery off St. Thomas St. Take a short walk to Bronte Rd, down Macpherson St. We will be taking the coast walk from Bronte to Bondi Beach. The “Sculpture by the Sea” at Bondi exhibition is worth the trip and is in it’s 15^th year. See: http://www.sculpturebythesea.com/exhibitions/bondi.aspx Approx. 1 to 1.5km each way. Lunch or Fish and Chips back at Bondi. Bring your swimmers! Raincoats if inclement weather. Too good to miss. Enq: Peter

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ALL WELCOME SINGLES AND FAMILIES MOVIE NIGHT – 6pm at Kenthurst Hall, Angus St, Kenthurst. Movie and Hot Dog Family Night. Come and enjoy a sausage or hot dog before watching a movie or two. BYO drinks, nibbles, comfy chair, Kids bring beanbag or cushion and a cup for slushies. Even if you don’t have your kids come along and join Vince and the gang just for a drink and a talk and usually a good movie. Cost only $2 coin per person for PWP, for catering purposes please contact Vince before noon. You can get your tickets for the Rock’n’Roll Dance on 22 Oct at this function $10 each, don’t miss out limited numbers.

 

NORTHSIDE

MIX & MINGLE PARTY AT THE COTTAGE – 7pm Lillian Fraser Garden, Cnr Bellamy & Laurence Sts, Pennant Hills. Come along and mingle inside or outside on the veranda overlooking the beautiful garden surroundings and enjoy delicious food and wine. Thanks to the support of City branch, who have offered their fantastic DJ’s Eddy and Don for music and dancing. Both men and ladies, please all bring a plate of delicious finger food or cheese platter to share and a good bottle of wine and soft drink. Tea & Coffee provided. Entry members $6; non members $12. Open function, bring a friend, prospective members welcome. Contact if needed Suzee

 

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SYDNEY SINGLE PARENTS/PWP MENTIONS IN THE MEDIA

Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show with Ross – 20 October – Announcements
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 – 21 October - Announcements
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 - 22 October – PWP Community Announcements
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 – 23 October - Announcements
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 – 24 October - Announcements
Radio SWR FM 99.9 – 24 October – Brendan Leggett’s Western Sydney People of Interest.
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 – 25 October – Announcements
Radio 2CRfm 90.5 – 26 October – PWP Community Announcement
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 Australian Spectrum Show with Ross – 27 October – Announcements
(Please let us know when you see Sydney Single Parents/PWP mentioned in your local paper community calendars – email us at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING )

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PARENTING RESOURCES

There is a Parenting helpline in every state and territory:

• Parentline Queensland and Northern Territory – 1300 301 300
• Parentline Victoria – 13 22 89
• Parent Helpline South Australia – 1300 364 100
• Parent Line New South Wales – 1300 1300 052
• Parent Help Centre WA – 08 9272 1466 or 1800 654 432
• ParentLine ACT – 02 6287 3833
• Parenting Line Tasmania – 1300 808 178

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Single Parent Social Diary Sunday 6 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

CITY OF SYDNEY

LUNCH AT THE SYDNEY FISH MARKETS, PYRMONT – 11.30am. Look for blue & white ribbons/balloons on the umbrellas above the tables on the boardwalk, just along from the kiosk. The freshest seafood in the world, an intoxicating atmosphere, with stimulating company. BYO drinks or buy at the on-site bottle shop. Cancelled if raining. Enq: Brian or Margaret

 

HILLS DISTRICT

FAMILY PUTT PUTT – 10.45am for 11am start. Cnr Victoria Rd and Wharf Rd, Ermington/West Ryde. Come and enjoy a couple of rounds of Putt Putt Golf followed by a BBQ sausage sizzle (no cost for BBQ). BYO drinks & nibbles or buy there. Cost for golf $10 adults and other branch kids, $5 Hills kids, for 2 rounds of mini golf. BBQ is for those who let Julie know they will be attending. Please contact Vince before 9am today. Cancelled if wet weather.

 

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK – 10am Meet at West Pymble for easy/med 11km walk, picnic area in Lane Cove National Park. BYOE. Enq: Trish or Alan. MEMBERS ONLY. Visitors may take part in walks only if invited by a full member (who must be present on the walk) & subject to the leaders approval. Approval should be requested by the member, not the visitor. A leader has the right to refuse to take visitors on walks. Visitors will be granted temporary membership to enable them to take part in one activity.

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EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

New National body for early childhood education and care

The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) is the new national body ensuring early childhood education and care across Australia is high quality.
More

FREE ONLINE EDUCATION
Online professional development is an easy way to access further education – especially valuable for shift workers – so we have researched some options and put them on our new web site at http://www.globalcarestaff.com/page/online_education.html

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SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE ONLINE

University of New England Scholarships
http://www.une.edu.au/scholarships/

See what scholarships may be available with easy links to university scholarship information. Also some special scholarship and fellowship programs.
http://www.globalcarestaff.com/page/scholarship_guide.html

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EXERCISE AND HELP YOUR PWP AT THE SAME TIME

JOGGERS, RUNNERS & WALKERS WANTED
If you are a regular walker for exercise – we would like to trial a letter box drop of our PWP brochures. If you are able to deliver 50, 100, or more brochures on different walking routes in your area – then give Kim a call at the state office or email JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

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Single Parent Social Diary Monday 7 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

 

CITY OF SYDNEY

WALK THE BAY – 6.30pm to walk, meet Drummoyne. After the walk we will go to the Drummoyne Sailing Club. 2 St. Georges Cres. Drummoyne for a chat and a drink or two. Treat your body to some gentle exercise, keep fit and chat. Enq: Rod

 

HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET MONDAY NIGHT DINNER – 7pm at Pennant Hills Bowling Club. 52 Yarrara Rd, Pennant Hills. Meet Paul inside the club. Lovely food and good selections. (KWBMBS). Weekly event call Paul

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ON THE WEB

Sydney Single Parents www.SydneySingleParents.org.au

Parents Without Partners NSW www.pwp-nsw.org.au

Parents Without Partners Australia http://www.pwpaustralia.net/

 

Parents Without Partners International http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org

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Sometimes typos can be significant ... especially if they cost you tens of thousands of dollars.

Sicilian police fined a driver 32,000 euros ($42,700) for illegal parking - a fee that usually cost 102 euros - because 2000 years of interest was added by mistake, Agence France-Presse reported, quoting a story in Italy's La Repubblica newspaper yesterday.

The 2000 years of interest accumulated because the police officer making the booking dated the fine AD208 instead of 2008.

"When she opened the envelope with the parking fine, the owner of the vehicle had a dizzy turn and had to be taken to hospital," La Repubblica reported.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/strangebuttrue/you-wouldnt-believe-it-but--you-can-make-an-ass-of-yourself-20111027-1mkrg.html#ixzz1bx3nSQWO

 

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Single Parent Social Diary Tuesday 8 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

NORTHSIDE

DEE WHY RSL CLUB DINNER COFFEE & CHAT – 7pm Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. Prospective New Members welcome, bring your friends. Car park entrance Clarence Ave. Meet in the Bistro dining area opposite “The Asian” food counter. Then after 8.30pm, meet for drinks, coffee, dessert in Flame Lounge. All branches welcome. Enq: Suzee

 

2CCR FM 90.5 Australian Spectrum with Ross,
in October we become Alive 90.5 fm
Tuesday night 9 to12 pm for all Australian blues, roots, jazz, folk, indigenous and contemporary music. Blues and Jazz Gig Guide. Community events, tomorrow’s weather today and music. Streaming worldwide online at www.2ccrfm.com Join our listeners in the USA, Canada, South East Asia, Europe & UK.

Ross’s studio guests will be:-
October – Sydney Blues n Roots Festival month with Alive 90.5 fm
1 November – Toongabbie Music Club
8 Nov – Blue Lounge Quartet/Quintet – album launch
15 Nov – Bill Chambers – legend of blues, country blues.
22 Nov – Bill Tibben new poetry book launch – music & poetry night
29 Nov – Chris Brooks – master guitarist national album launch

Now on Facebook - why not join our 4,900 plus friends - check out http://www.facebook.com/Australian.Spectrum.Show.2CCRfm90.5

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SINGLE PARENT SOCIAL CONCERNS INFO & NEWS

Trends in serious injury due to land transport accidents, Australia
This report presents trends of serious non-fatal injury due to land transport accidents in Australia over the period 2000-01 to 2007-08 with a focus on road vehicle traffic crashes. Over the 8-year period, age-standardised rates for persons seriously injured due to a road traffic crash increased from 138.4 to 153.4 per 100,000 population. Over one-quarter (28%) of those seriously injured due to a road traffic crash sustained life-threatening injuries. Drivers of motor vehicles, motor cyclists and pedal cyclists all recorded significant increases in age-standardised rates of life-threatening injury over this period. For males aged 45-64 years, the combined total of high threat to life injuries due to motorcycle and pedal cycle road traffic crashes as a percentage of all high threat to life injuries due to road traffic crashes rose from almost 30% in 2000-01 to 50% in 2007-08. AIHW catalogue number (INJCAT132). Available from the internet only. Click on the link to view the media release and report.

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LAW NEWS

Domestic Violence Line
phone 1800 656 463 (7 days, 24 hours)
Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Makes referrals to women's refuges and family support services, counselling, police and courts, lawyers and hospitals. Helps with transport, emergency accommodation and other relevant support.

 

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PWP Sponsor advert
Lance Jackson Solicitor
Specialist in Family Law, Property Law, Conveyancing, Will & Estates, Business Law.
Norwest Business Park, Unit 41 Inglewood Business Centre
5 Inglewood Place, Baulkham Hills 2153
Phone 02 9851 2500 JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

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Single Parent Social Diary Wednesday 9 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

CITY OF SYDNEY

LUNCH CLUB WITH JOY – 12noon Sporties Club. Cnr. Ryde Rd & Halcyon St, Gladesville. Meet Joy in the Bistro for a snack and chat. This has been very popular, all branches welcome. PLEASE BOOK by noon Tues. Enq: Joy

 

HILLS DISTRICT

SOCIAL OPEN TENNIS – 7.30 to 11pm at Gilbert Rd Courts, Castle Hill. Join the PWP gang for a great night of tennis. KWBMBS are not permitted on courts. PWP Members $8, Friends $10. Tea / Coffee supplied. Weekly event Enq: Hanna

all branches welcome.

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HEALTH NEWS

ABC Health Updates is a FREE weekly alert about recent ABC health coverage now available online. Information on how to subscribe can be found at:
http://abcmail.net.au/t/270521/598860/1366/0/

AMA concerned about penicillin shortage ABC PM

Healthy foods keeping the kids happy ABC 7.30

Diet and depression: can food help fight the blues?
ABC The Pulse: A healthy diet can help reduce your risk of a range of chronic diseases, but could it also help ward off depression?

Experts rank anti-inflammatories heart risk ABC AM

More youngsters having unsafe sex: study ABC Science Online

Treating cystic fibrosis
Tonic: In the final edition of Tonic for this series, Dr Norman Swan and the team take a look at advancements in cystic fibrosis treatment and the effect on patients' lives.

The passing of years is in the spotlight this week as Prime Minister Gillard celebrates her 50th birthday. It's a time in life when looking after yourself is crucial to help delay the onset of a host of health conditions that are closely linked with ageing – from arthritis to cancer. How much do you know about managing your health around middle age and beyond?

• Is the middle-aged spread inevitable?
• Move it or lose your retirement dreams
• Men: how to reach old age
• Chlamydia at 50... Could it be you?
• Health IQ: knees

Sex disease epidemic ABC AM

Watchful eyes keep you honest ABC Science Online

Older people leaving hospital: a statistical overview of the Transition Care Program in 2008-09

Older people leaving hospital: a statistical overview of the Transition Care Program in 2008-09 presents key statistics on the characteristics and services provided to older people who are eligible for residential aged care directly after discharge from hospital. The program aims to improve recipients' independence and functioning. At 30 June 2009 there were 2,228 places providing transitional care to older people leaving hospital. During 2008-09, around 12,600 individuals received just over 14,000 episodes of transition care. AIHW catalogue number (AGE64). Click on the link to view the media release and report.

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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 10 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

Final bookings for: City – Dinner “Star of Thailand” Rest, Sat. 12 Nov.

 

CITY OF SYDNEY

BELVOIR STREET THEATRE – 1pm. 25 Belvoir St, Surry Hills. Free performance for the unwaged. Must have Centrelink concession card. The play today is “Summer of the Seventeenth Doll”, by Ray Lawler. Directed by Neil Armfield, and starring Robin Nevin, Yael Stone, Helen Thomson, and Dan Wyllie. Enq: Margaret

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COUNTRY MUSIC – 7pm Dinner. Canterbury/Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park. Afterwards at 8pm enter the Auditorium for the free Country Music show. Good country music artists performing. Enq: Sid or Keith to find out where in the Club we will be eating.

 

NORTHSIDE

BUSHWALK – Enq: Pam *PWP MEMBERS ONLY. Visitors may take part in walks only if invited by a full member (who must be present on the walk) & subject to the leaders approval. Approval should be requested by the member, not the visitor. A leader has the right to refuse to take visitors on walks. Visitors will be granted temporary membership to enable them to take part in one activity.
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SINGLE PARENT MENTIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

Important Tips For Single Parents
Eva-News (press release)
By Corbella Constantine Xavier on October 22, 2011 Not that many people are
trying to become single parents, but that isn't stopping it from happening,
as it is constantly doing. There was a time not too long ago, when being a
single parent was not ...
http://eva-news.com/health/baby/important-tips-for-single-parents/2827001/

 

Employment lab offers more than just computer classes
Advertiser-News
NEWTON — Single parents and displaced homemakers who are seeking work, or
those who are uncomfortable in their current career path, are encouraged to
check out the Employment Lab at Project Self-Sufficiency. The Employment
Lab offers assistance for ...
http://www.strausnews.com/articles/2011/10/21/advertiser_news/news/42.txt

 

How To Simplify You Single Mother Or Father Life
Eva-News (press release)
Forgetting their own needs is one of those things that is common to a
majority of single parents. Everyone needs some time alone, and time to
relax and enjoy themselves. It may take some creativity to find time for
yourself, but if you plan ahead you ...
http://eva-news.com/health/baby/how-to-simplify-you-single-mother-or-father-life/2826990/

 

Do you support a ban on smacking children?
The Guardian
The defence of 'legal chastisement' currently available to parents is being
challenged in Wales, though the Welsh government says a ban is not
currently on the agenda. Photograph: Sarah Lee If all those in favour of
smacking kids don't mind being ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/poll/2011/oct/20/ban-on-smacking-children?newsfeed=true

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CONFERENCES

3– 4 November 2011
PANDDA 2011 Conference, Sebel Hotel, Church Street Parramatta, NSW. Professional Association of Nurses in Develpmental Disability Australia. www.pandda.net

10 - 11 November 2011
Dementia + Recreation National Conference 2011. Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne. http://www.totalagedservices.com.au/dandrconference.asp

 

Global Conference Calendar - http://www.globalcarestaff.com/page/conference_calendar.html

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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 11 November
PWP Member functions – see your Sole Parent Magazine for addresses & contacts.

 

HILLS DISTRICT

HOUSE PARTY AT SANDRA’S – 8pm, Merrylands. Sandra has kindly opened her home again for us to party so let’s join her and have a great time dancing, and chatting to friends. All branches welcome. Members $6; Non-members $12. Please bring the USUAL or pay $10 extra. Current membership card to be shown on entry or pay double. SNCP.

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ADVERTISING HELPS SUPPORT THE WORK OF
SYDNEY SINGLE PARENTS/PWP NSW

Advertise in The Sole Parent bi-monthly magazine posted to all members
and the weekly e-Newsletter.
Advertising bookings email Kim at our State Office JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING
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Affordable web sites & graphic design – Hiatus Studios
From the winner of many PWP Creative Arts Awards (FITAP) over the past ten years.
Author of our www.SydneySIngleParents.org.au web site (at discounted sponsor rates)
Special PWP member discount rate.
Web sites for new business start-ups, clubs and associations, small business, churches and faith groups, trades and services, sporting teams and clubs, performers, artistes and authors. Event sites and internet marketing.
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PWP PARENTS REMINDER

We would like to remind our PWP parents that you are responsible for the supervision and well-being of your children at all times during a PWP function, outing or excursion including the school holiday camps.
PWP being a volunteer association is NOT able to and does not have the resources, accreditation, screening, licensing or insurance arrangements for assuming child or adolescent care responsibilities. Parents need to be observant where their children are at all times. You are also responsible for the good conduct and behaviour of your children. You need to assess the risks of some activities in relation to the child's age and development. If your child is accompanied by another parent and their children then this is a personal arrangement between the two parents, and other parents or committee members can not be expected to assume responsibility. We need to publish this even though we know most people already understand this.

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