Sydney Single Parent News
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July 24, 2008
Sydney Single Parent News is a weekly e-newsletter FREE 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 anyone interested
Published by Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc.
www.PWP-NSW.org.au
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Parents Without Partners NSW is where you meet people and make friends.
The largest single parent not for profit association in
The longest standing single parent association with over 40 years of community service.
A peer support self help group run solely by volunteer single parents for single parents and their children.
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OPEN SINGLES FUNCTION
Saturday 23 Aug
PWP SPECIAL OPEN DANCE
– You can bring friends and adult family members
ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER AND DANCE
7pm at
Spit Roast Dinner
Dancing to the music of a great live band – "The Bad Sneakers"
Presentation of awards to PWP members in recognition of their contribution.
Special Media Awards presentation.
This is an OPEN adult function.
Cost $30 members $35 non-members (2 course dinner) BYO drinks and nibbles.
Tickets are on sale from PWP branch committee members NOW.
Reserve a table and organise a group of friends.
Enq Julie on 9634 3003 between 5pm-9pm
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Some of the benefits of PWP Membership:
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Ø Around 1,500 affordable functions a year
Ø Regular single parent parties, dinners, barbeques and outings
Ø Children's / Family functions every week-end
Ø Family creative arts awards program
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 Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in
Ø Members discounts at open functions
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PWP DOES IT AGAIN
Nearly thirty of us travelled down to the beautiful little town of
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PWP Membership Inquiries contact our volunteers AFTER HOURS :
Baulkham Hills - Carlingford - Parramatta—Holroyd—Liverpool — 9634 7502
Campbelltown - Camden - Picton - Mittagong (7-9 pm) — 4647 4477
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 Parents Without Partners groups.
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STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK
RE-SOCIALISING WITH PWP
The importance of the need to re-socialise should not be under-estimated - it is a 'must do' coping strategy - it gets easier every time at Parents Without Partners. Re-socialise in a safe friendly environment.
It is a safe and a no pressure environment. We have all been through a similar situation. We are a down to earth, easy going group. Not having a partner is the norm. We nearly all go to functions on our own. We like our parties as a diversion from worries. You can meet people and make friends. Functions are affordable. There is something to go to every week. You can set the pace for your involvement. You don't have to explain why your on your own.
Some re-socialising tips.
Let a committee member know you are new and don't know anyone - they will introduce you. At functions just join in a group standing around talking and introduce yourself - go with the flow. If someone asks you to dance - consider saying yes - have fun. Why not ask someone for a dance - they are likely to say yes. After a while mix and mingle with different people. Say hello to people you have met at previous functions - use peoples names (first names on name tags). Do come again - it gets a bit easier each time - eventually you will enjoy and look forward to that regular contact with your peers at PWP. Volunteering is the easiest way to get to know people - offer to help take food around - offer to help with the clean up at the end of the night - and soon you will know a few more people.
Ross F, State President, Parents Without Partners NSW rossemail@gmail.com
PS Ask your Branch President about a ticket for the State Presentation Dinner Dance - you will get to know some more people at your table - have a dance and have a great time - see you there. You can bring non-member friends.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – State Management Committee
We need help on the Parents Without Partners State Management Committee, and we are calling for nominations from PWP Branches or individuals self-nominating for the following positions/roles:-
Marketing Director
Coordinator for a Virtual Online Branch Forum for rural and remote area single parents
New Branch Mentor (for development of out of Sydney Branches - coast &/or country)
Press & Public Relations Coordinator
Internet Strategy Coordinator – MySpace, YouTube, e-Groups, etc.
Editor e-Newsletter (Sydney Single Parent News)
Fund Raising Coordinator
Sponsorships Coordinator
If you are interested and would like to know more about these and other ways you could help PWP on the State Committee email me at rossemail@gmail.com
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YOUR SOCIAL DIARY – Sole Parent Magazine
PWP Members see your Sole Parent magazine for full function details.
The Sole Parent Magazine is exclusively available to Parents Without Partners NSW members and is posted to every member every two months. News and information on around 1,500 affordable functions a year – something on every night of the week, children's activity somewhere in
Single Parents and mature singles – it pays to belong to PWP.
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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 24 July
Final Bookings for: City: Lesley's Xmas Dinner, Jul 26.
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9411 1858
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SPECIAL NOTICE – ALL PWP Hills Branch Members
Sunday 27 July
HILLS PWP AGM AND ELECTIONS & BBQ
HILLS DISTRICT
HILLS BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, ELECTIONS & BBQ – 11am at the Committee Room, Upstairs at Gilbert Rd, Tennis Courts, Castle Hill. Sausage Sizzle/drinks after the meeting for those who attended. Important to all Hills members. We are in need of some new faces on the committee. With new faces comes new ideas and that can only be good for our branch. If you have ever thought of contributing, then this is the time to do it. Please attend and show your committee support and vote for your new committee. We need a quorum – or no committee and no program – your attendance is essential if you want your branch to continue. Free Bonus point on attendance card OR house party free entry if you attend and stay for the full meeting. Come and get involved.
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YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP
URGENTLY WANTED - NOMINATIONS FOR A STATE MARKETING DIRECTOR
This could be a great way for you to be involved in PWP and join the State Committee. Be involved in some or all of the following in improving our media directory kits for branches, help with media inquiries, help promote PWP in local newspapers and community radio, review marketing issues, coordinate the distribution of marketing materials, organise a few publicity events, work on direct mail campaigns, liaise with Branch Marketing Directors. By apart of the governing body of PWP in NSW. Nominations welcome from branch committees and self-nomination. Email Ross F, our State President ASAP at rossemail@gmail.com
WANTED – PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
If you have an interest in journalism or would like to be involved this could be a great opportunity. If you could help us draft some press releases for local newspapers, arrange press photos, distribute media releases to local newspapers, occasional the major papers and magazines, liaison with journalists, draft community service announcements for community radio and some times commercial radio – with a goal of at least one release of some kind each month. If you can help email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com
Email our State President Ross to discuss rossemail@gmail.com
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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 25 July
Final Bookings for: Northside: Dinner July 26.
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT "OPEN INTRODUCE A FRIEND 'FOOD/DRINKS ROLE REVERSAL' CHRISTMAS IN JULY" HOUSE PARTY – 8pm. You know how great PWP functions are so spread the word and tell your friends to come along and enjoy our fun times too. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
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Child Support News – The New Child Support Scheme; The New Formula
From July 2008, the Australian Government will introduce a new formula for calculating the amount of child support paid between separated parents. Factsheet 6 outlines the new formula. [Full Details] Child Support Agency http://www.csa.gov.au/schemereforms/pdf/Factsheet_
For more information visit www.csa.gov.au or to discuss your options call us on 1300 885 437.
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Congratulations to the Northside Branch of PWP
The Northside Branch of Parents Without Partners had a very successful Annual General Meeting with a good role up of members who showed their support and appreciate to the committee for all the great work and time they have volunteered over the past year. Congratulations to the re-elected Branch President Suzee E and her new committee – a good committee compliment – we wish them well for the coming year. Congratulations to those members who received the Special Branch Presidents Awards and the Committee Service awards that were presented by the President Suzee E. Some social mixing and mingling and a great sausage sizzle after the meeting.
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Single Parent Social Diary Saturday 26 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
LAUGHING GROUP – Woolwich - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9554 3444
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LESLEY'S SPECTACULAR XMAS SIT DOWN DINNER –Matraville. "FREE FRIEND" bring a friend and they don't pay to-night. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
NEW MEMBER FAMILY OPEN JOINING DAY & BBQ – 11am to 5pm at Dave's,
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ADULTS KARAOKE 'CHRISTMAS IN JULY SINGALONG' NIGHT – 7.30pm Doonside. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
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LIVE THEATRE GROUP NIGHT – Castle Hill. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
DINNER –
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PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS MENTIONS IN THE MEDIA
2 SWR FM 99.9 Parents Without Partners on the Radio - The SWR FM "People of Interest with Brendan Leggett" program had an in studio interview again with Ross F our State President and Lillian C our Younger PWP Coordinator - talking about the benefits of PWP for younger under 45s single parents and their school aged children. Saturday 19 July 2008
Rouse Hill Times 16 July - Community Calendar Column
Hills News 22 July - Around Town Column
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 17- 24 July - Community Service Announcements
Radio 2SWR FM 99.9 17-24 July – Community Service Announcements
Radio 2UE AM 954 17-24 July - Community Service Announcements
Hills News 22 July Hills Shire Times 15 July - Around Town Column
Hornsby & District News 22 June Around Town (missed listing before)
(Please let us know when you see PWP mentioned in your local paper community calendars – email us at SoleParenteNews@gmail.com)
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SPECIAL NOTICE – Measures of
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS has just released new information to help Australians assess how our society, economy and environment are developing. Measures of Australia's Progress: Summary Indicators gives a snapshot of national progress over the last decade, using key measures. The publication also includes an article on the relationships between society, economy and the environment.
Findings include:
National income and wealth: We're generally richer.
Work: Fewer people are unemployed. The unemployment rate fell from 8.3% in 1997 to 4.4% in 2007.
Health: We're living longer. A boy born in 2006 could expect to live to 79 (three years longer than a boy born in 1996) while a girl could expect to reach 83 (two years longer than a girl born in 1996).
Education: We're more educated. In 2007 almost 60% of 25-64 year olds had a non-school qualification (e.g. a degree, diploma or certificate), up from 46% in 1997.
Crime: Crime rates are up and down. There was a small increase in the 'personal crime' (assault, sexual assault or robbery) rate between 1998 and 2005, from 4.8% to 5.3%, however the rate of household crimes (break-ins and motor vehicle theft) fell from 9.0% in 1998 to 6.2% in 2005.
Environment: There are more threatened species. The available data suggests some decline in
More details can be found in Measures of
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Single Parent Social Diary Sunday 27 July
CITY OF
ADULT CHICKEN & CHAMPAGNE LUNCH – Marsfield. "FREE FRIEND" bring someone new and they will not have to pay to-day. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
HILLS BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, ELECTIONS & BBQ – 11am at the Committee Room, Upstairs at
Also
ASQUITH CLUB FAMILY DINNER - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK – Berowra to Mt Kuringai - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9411 1858
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EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
10-12 September 2008 5th World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders - From Margins to Mainstream Further information: Conference website - www.margins2mainstream.com; Email: info@margins2mainstream.com; Phone: (03) 9370 1265
10-12 September 2008 9th National Mediation Conference - Mediation: Transforming the Landscape Further information: Conference website - http://www.promaco.com.au/2008/mediation/
UTS has one of the highest ratios of working part-time students advancing their careers. Faculties of business, design, architecture and building, education, engineering, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law, nursing and health, science and international studies.
FREE ONLINE COMPUTER EDUCATION
Online classes offered by HP http://h30240.www3.hp.com/?jumpid=re_R602_mktg/hpcom/split/oc
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EXERCISE AND HELP YOUR PWP AT THE SAME TIME
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 pwpnsw@bigpond.net.au
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Single Parent Social Diary Monday 28 July
CITY OF
WALK THE BAY – Drummoyne - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET CLUB DINNER – Pennant Hills - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
Also
GENERAL BRANCH COMMITTEE MEETING –Castle Hill.
NORTHSIDE
INFORMAL MORNING COFFEE & CHAT –Dural Followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant. - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9411 1858
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ON THE WEB
Centre for Economic Policy Research, Australian National University
Discussion papers from the CEPR are available online, and cover topics such as: sole parents, income support and family wellbeing; changes in the intergenerational distribution of male labour market income; joblessness in families with dependent children; the changing pattern of immigrants' labour market experiences.
Family Law Reform Association http://www.familylawreform.org.au
The Single Parent Bible
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SINGLE PARENT MENTIONS IN AUSTRALIAN MEDIA
Taking the scalpel to DOCS
The Canberra Times -
... submission to the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection
Services in NSW: In 2004 Lisa, a sole parent, had three children under eight. ...
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/taking-the-scalpel-to-docs/1060229.aspx
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Single Parent Social Diary Tuesday 29 July
HILLS DISTRICT
SPORTS CLUB DINNER – Blacktown
Also
NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION AND JOINING NIGHT – 7pm Blacktown Workers Sports Club Reservoir Rd, Blacktown. If you have any friends interested in joining PWP please bring them along to the club tonight. Look for the blue PWP cards on the table. They will need $55 to join on the night. Also join the crowd for the dinner. Membership Enq 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
DINNER AND CHAT – 6.30pm, Dee Why RSL Club. Cnr Pittwater Rd & Hawkesbury Ave. Car park entrance –
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NEW MEMBERS NIGHT – 8pm at Dee Why RSL (see above). If you have any friends who need the friendship, support and fun that can be found at PWP, bring them along. Enq. Suzee 9411 1858
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SINGLE PARENT SOCIAL CONCERNS INFO & NEWS
Thinking about second marriage Looks at the challenges and opportunities for families considering second marriages. [Full Details]
You are a parent
Becoming a parent does not come with an instruction manual for all the things you will face. This information sheet discusses your feelings, including anger, some tips for making parenting easier, and for taking care of your relationship. [Full Details] Attorney-General's Department http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/www/agd/rwpa
Daryl Higgins' presentation from AIFS Seminar titled Cooperation and coordination: An evaluation of the Family Court of Australia's Magellan case-management model is now available as a PDF (slides) and as an MP3 (audio of presentation).
You are a dad
This sheet looks at what it means to be a dad and some tips for the different kinds of dads. Whether you are in a two-parent nuclear family, in a stepfamily, have the fulltime care as a single parent, or have your children with you for... [Full Details] Attorney-General's Department :http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/www/agd/rwpa
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Family Law News
Parenting Orders - Obligations, consequences and who can help
A factsheet for parents, grandparents and step-parents who are subject to a parenting order. [Full Details] Family Court of Australia http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/resource
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Single Parent Social Diary Wednesday 30 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
SOUTH SYDNEY JUNIORS CLUB "FREE MOVIE NIGHT" - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
SOCIAL TENNIS – Castle Hill - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
Also
KINGSWOOD DANCE
Also
PWP KINDY KIDS – Seven Hills - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
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ABC HEALTH NEWS
ABC Health Updates,
Health Updates is a weekly alert about recent ABC health coverage now available online. Information on how to subscribe can be found at: http://abcmail.net.au/t/190298/598860/1366/0/
ABC Healthy Living Video: Alcohol: A Health Drink?
Drinking alcohol can be good for you, but don't kid yourself: it's only beneficial in small amounts, and benefits need to be weighed against the risks.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4250/0/
Staying Mentally Active Prevents Dementia: Study (ABC AM)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4274/0/
Wheezing In Preschool Children (ABC Health Report)
Researchers in the
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4275/0/
Predictor Of Asthma For People In Their Forties (ABC Health Report)
The Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study has been followed a large group of people since the age of seven, and found a link between eczema in childhood and asthma in middle age.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4276/0/
ABC The Pulse: Measles: It's Back
Measles is on the rise again, and health authorities are urging parents to make sure kids are vaccinated.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4260/0/
The
A report has just been released by the
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4278/0/
Sexes Need Different Dinners, Says Study (ABC Science Online)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4265/0/
ABC Health & Wellbeing's Tip Of The Week
It's National Diabetes Week, a great time to check your waist measurement. Even if you think your weight is healthy, fatness around the tummy increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/201159/598860/4262/0/
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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 31 July
Final Bookings for: City: Lesley's Xmas Dinner, Jul 26.
NORTHSIDE
DINNER AND CHAT – 6.30pm, Dee Why RSL Club. Cnr Pittwater Rd & Hawkesbury Ave. Car park entrance –
Also
NEW MEMBERS NIGHT – 8pm at Dee Why RSL (see above). If you have any friends who need the friendship, support and fun that can be found at PWP, bring them along. Enq. Suzee 9411 1858
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SINGLE PARENT MENTIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Brantford Expositor – Canada Posted By KIMBERLEE TAPLAY
I learned an awful lot at the Parents Without Partners International
Convention this year, and I brought home several great ideas and tidbits along with ...
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1119221
State's Child Poverty Rate Increases KOTA - Rapid City, SD, USA
single-parent homes. It says single-parent homes generally have a smaller
income and the parent often must work fewer hours in order Ziebach
http://www.kotaradio.com/news.asp?eid=5002&ID=603
Peter Rook: on holidaying with the kids Peterborough Today - Peterborough, England, UK
How about a family ticket for a single adult and two or three children?
Mindful of the increasing trend towards more single parents, Haven, ...
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/columnists-feed/Peter-Rook-on-holidaying-with.4308613.jp
The lone parent Bangkok Post -
"I'm the only parent of my child, so I cannot be weak. If I'm stressed, my
child will have a problem too," said the actress.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/100708_Mylife/10Jul2008_family001.php
FAMILY HELP LINE: Single-parenting can crowd social life Rocky Mountain News -
It is really hard to be a single parent, and part of that responsibility
means putting her needs first. My son came home from day camp bruised and scraped. ..
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/20/family-help-line-single-parenting-can-crowd-life/
Let's adopt a humane approach to parenting Irish Independent - Dublin, Ireland
With increasing numbers of single-parent kids on the scene, it has
gradually become seen as normal, and no child now could even comprehend that, once, ...
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/lets-adopt-a-humane-approach--to-parenting-1436107.html
Governments create families of convenience Times and Transcript -
You are both lone parents with young children of roughly the same age. You
can't afford much of a place on the $785 a month allotted to a lone parent
with ...http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/350124
Help at hand for single parents in Nuneaton CV5 Coventry Communities -
LONE parents struggling to make ends meet are being pointed towards a
brighter future under a project unveiled in
State's child poverty rate increases KCAU -
The state's
for the change, but one primary factor is an increase in single-parent homes. ...
http://www.kcautv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8703086&nav=1kgl
Rising costs squeeze food bank Nelson Mail - Nelson, New Zealand
The grants range from $200 for a single person with no dependent children,
to $550 for a couple or sole-parent with three or more dependent children.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelsonmail/4624137a6510.html
As a father, why I fear for my son and my community guardian.co.uk -
According to government figures, almost half the black children in
are being raised by single parents, compared with 22 per cent of white children. ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/jul/20/children.race
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Sunday 10th August
PWP BRANCH COMMITTEE TRAINING DAY
10.30am at Green Room Rydalmere Bowling Club, Cnr Victoria and Park Rds, Rydalmere.
SMC are running this training day to assist branch committee members with the procedures of PWP committee. It is an opportunity for the different branch committee members to meet their counter parts – arrange some joint branch functions for the year ahead and to offer each other support. It is also a key day for planning new initiatives for all the branches and state to work on together.
ALL Branch committee members and State Management Committee are required to attend.
PWP activities and event organizers are welcome to attend as well as those thinking about volunteering as organizers and/or committee members.
This will be a very informative day for all, so please attend. It will involve presentations and also break out groups of common interest and involvement. Program Group (parent, family, events and creative awards), Administration Group (secretarial, treasury, assets, meetings and administration) and Marketing and Membership Group (marketing, community relations, welfare, membership, telephone inquiries and publications).
Tea and Coffee will be provided. Lunch maybe purchased at the club or BYO.
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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 1 August
Final Bookings for: City: Five Dock RSL, Aug 2. City: Fish Market, Aug 3.
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' HOUSE PARTY – 8pm Rouse Hill - PWP Membership required - inquiries ring 9634 7502
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ADVERTISING HELPS SUPPORT THE WORK OF 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 pwpnsw@bigpond.net.au
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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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Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?
Computer running slowly?…Don't understand your software?
Internet problems?…………..Don't know what to do next?
· Help to buy, set up and use your computer
· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget
I have refurbished computers, each internet ready and available now. Fully protected with firewall, antivirus and antispyware installed. Keyboard, mouse and monitor supplied. Ideal first computer or child's computer.
Please contact me for more details:
Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466
Email: getugoing@hotpop.com
Approved by PWP SMC –John maintains (gratis) PWP NSW computers and software – with our gratitude.
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DON'T FORGET - OPEN SINGLES FUNCTION
Saturday 23 Aug
PWP SPECIAL OPEN DANCE
– You can bring friends and adult family members
ANNUAL PRESENTATION DINNER AND DANCE
7pm at
Spit Roast Dinner
Dancing to the music of a great live band – "The Bad Sneakers"
Presentation of state awards to PWP members in recognition of their contribution.
Special Media Awards presentation.
This is an OPEN adult function so you can bring your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Cost $30 members $35 non-members (2 course dinner) BYO drinks and nibbles.
Tickets are on sale from PWP branch committee members NOW.
Reserve a table and organise a group of friends.
Enquiries Julie on 9634 3003 between 5pm-9pm
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
