Boosting the Economy and Reducing Costs
Opinion Piece By Adj Prof Susan Pascoe AM Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Sadly, what their family earns and where they live usually makes a difference. Thankfully, we know the most likely challenges and their causes. This means we know what solutions can be implemented to reform the Australian education and […]
The Sun is Back… and so was Jack Attack at Dural Country Club Bowling Club!
Rain had stopped play for most of February and early March – but thankfully Bowlers had a bright, sunshiny day for their Jack Attack Competition’s last round. Bowling Club There was much laughter and camaraderie on the greens and it was great that so many first time bowlers participated in this fun afternoon. The ultimate […]
Probus Ponderings – Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
As if the regular activities of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook are not enough to keep members busy, March saw a group of 30 members embark on a much awaited and several times postponed, (due to Covid restrictions) trip to the Victorian Silo Art Trail. Everyone agreed that the wait had been worthwhile and […]
Staying Active and Healthy in Your Later Years
With age comes the increased risk of injuries due to falls or other accidents due to a gradual decline in balance, strength and flexibility. In fact, one in three people over the age of 65 have a fall each year. Research has shown that just 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a day can reduce the […]
What is an at Assessment?
By Rejimon Punchayil (AT ASSESSMENT EXPLAINED / AT ASSESSMENT DEMYSTIFIED) When we talk about AT or Assistive Technology, we mean equipment, technology and devices that help us do things we can’t do. In the Review prepared for the Department of Health, AT is defined as “any product (devices, equipment, instruments and software), especially produced or generally […]
Back to Normal … or … Take a Chance on Change?
We very Happy Quilting Friends were finally able to meet as usual, swapping our stories, our ideas for the way forward and reviewing just what we have achieved in spite of the recent setbacks to our usual 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday meetings. Will ‘working from home’ ever apply to us ?? Does ZOOM have […]
Hills Grammar
As the world recognises the important contribution women make to the workforce, Hills Grammar is delighted to recognise the nomination of not one, but two Hills Originals as 2022 NSW Young Woman of the Year. Their nominations are part of the Women NSW awards presented at a breakfast on 9 March. Julie Charlton (Class of […]
Council Celebrates Youth Week This April
Trivia, a digital writing workshop, outdoor cinema, clothes swap event, African drumming, mindfulness, skateboarding and a fun run are just some of the FREE activities happening as part of The Hills Shire’s Youth Week 2022 program. The celebration, which starts on April 4 and continues through to April 14, provides young people aged 12 to […]
2021 High Achievers Recognised
On Wednesday 23rd February, Galston High School invited the 2022 HSC Alumni and their families to acknowledge their achievements at the annual High Achievers ceremony. For many of the school’s current senior students, it served as a reminder of how close they are to their own HSC and an inspiration to see how determination and hard work […]
Activities for Seniors at The Centre
It’s been a great start to the year at The Centre in Dural. The courts have been bustling with sports and activities for all ages, and even a wedding! Known for sports and church, The Centre is also becoming a hub for more senior residents in the area. The café has been popular, particularly the […]