Sydney Single Parent News
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www.PWP-NSW.org.au New web site is undergoing development
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July 10, 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 Australia.
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 Dundas Community Centre, 27 Sturt St, Telopea.
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:
Ø Opportunity for single parents to network for peer support
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 Australia and overseas
Ø Members discounts at open functions
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PWP DOES IT AGAIN
Aussie Barbeque in the Park
BBQ at Nurragingy Reserve on Saturday which attracted a nice crowd of single parents and their children. Due to the State AGM being held on the Sunday of this weekend we moved this event to the Saturday. It is a great bush setting reserve for a BBQ, plenty of facilities, large parklands for the kids to play and ride bikes. A very popular spot with those who know it. Bob T
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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—
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—
* Part of a national and international network of Parents Without Partners groups.
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STATE PRESIDENT'S DESK
PWP NSW is the largest singles and single parent charitable not-for-profit volunteer association in Australia.
We welcome single parents who are separated, divorced, never married and widowed in to our PWP community and a great alternative life style. PWP NSW is also open to singles with no-children to join as associate members.
An organization like ours makes it a bit easier to adjust to being single again.
Our success is the result of a lot of work by a lot of dedicated volunteers contribution over the years.
There are a lot of members who can boast to having been apart of PWP NSW and that PWP NSW has helped make some major life adjustments.
Why not encourage your single parent friends to join with the strength of PWP.
Ross F, State President, Parents Without Partners NSW
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – State Management Committee
Marketing Director
Membership 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
Editor e-Newsletter (Sydney Single Parent News) & Blogger
Fund Raising Coordinator
Sponsorships Coordinator
State Events 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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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 Sydney region every week-end. Advance booking details for special functions, adult retreat week-ends and major family functions and excursions.
Single Parents and mature singles – it pays to belong to PWP.
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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 10 July
Final Bookings for: Northside: Seafood Buffet, Fri July 11.
CITY OF SYDNEY
BELVOIR STREET THEATRE Surry Hills - PWP Membership required – City Branch Inquiries 9554 3444
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK- PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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SPECIAL NOTICE – ALL PWP Northside Branch Members
Sunday 20 July
NORTHSIDE PWP AGM AND COMMITTEE MEETING
11.30am at Belrose Bowling Club, 146 Forest Way, Belrose.
Please come along to this very important meeting and support your branch.
Show your appreciation for the great effort the volunteer committee and organizers have done over the past year.
Ask any current committee member how you can help. We need your input.
We need a quorum or there will not be a northside branch – it is critical we have all of you along to this important meeting.
A light lunch will be supplied to all those that attend the meeting. BRING THE KIDS.
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YOU CAN HELP YOUR PWP
WANTED - SOCIAL POLICY LIAISON OFFICER(S) – MORE THAN ONE NEEDED
We need people with a genuine interest in social policy issues for single parents – a truly balanced perspective – and who could be available to represent us at ONE social policy community consultation committee (usually only meet quarterly) or inter-agency social welfare meetings – usually day meetings monthly or bi-monthly – meeting with social workers & community workers from different agencies in the local area – representing PWP and reporting back on meetings (a short written report only for the Newsletter and State Management Committee) If you can and are interested email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com
Single Parent Social Diary Friday 11 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT 'FOOD/DRINKS ROLE REVERSAL' HOUSE PARTY – Greystanes - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
SEAFOOD BUFFET –Manly - PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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- New assessments mailed to customers - March to mid-May
- Family Assistance Office mail out to shared care customers primarily for Family Tax Benefit purposes - March
- 'The Guide - CSA's online law and policy guide for the new Scheme' released on CSA website - March
- Outreach and communication activities targeted at hard to reach, Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse customers, and non-parent carers - ongoing
- Family Assistance and Office new financial year assessments mail out - April
- Mail-out to employers who deduct child support on behalf of paying parents, alerting to the changes to the Scheme - April
- Mail out to employers providing deduction schedules to deduct child support on behalf of paying parents - May
- Child Support Matters newsletters and Stakeholder e-Bulletins - ongoing
- New Scheme takes effect - 1 July
For more information visit www.csa.gov.au or to discuss your options call us on 1300 885 437.
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The City of Sydney 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 new Branch President Keith R and his new committee – a full 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 retiring President Peter M who will be continuing for another year as the PWP NSW State Treasurer. Some social mixing and mingling and a great sausage sizzle after the meeting.
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Single Parent Social Diary Saturday 12 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
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LOFTUS TRAMWAY MUSEUM –Loftus.- PWP Membership required – City Branch Inquiries 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
PLANET ARK COFFEE/TEA & CHAT NIGHT –West Pennant Hills. Christine is hosting another pleasant get together with the presenter to discuss 'Evaluating our past life and emotional blockages to more effectively live in the present'. - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
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UNDER 45's YOUNG SINGLES PWP DINNER AND DANCE –Wentworthville. This is aimed at the Under 45's Adult Members Only. - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
MACARTHUR
ADULT HOUSE PARTY –Casula. - PWP Membership required – Macarthur Branch Inquiries 4647 4477
NORTHSIDE
FAMILY BARBECUE LUNCH – 12 noon Chatswood - PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS MENTIONS IN THE MEDIA
Radio CCR FM 90.5 Mon 30 June - Community Service Announcement
Radio SWR FM 99.9 Sat 31 June – program mention
Radio 2UE - Community Service Announcements for new member night
(Please let us know when you see PWP mentioned in your local paper community calendars – email us at SoleParenteNews@gmail.com)
One Parent Families Overview – ABS Report Extracts
* In 2004–2006, there were on average 486,000 one-parent families with children under 15 years. They accounted for 22% of all families with children of this age.
* In this period, on average one in five children aged under 15 years (20%) were in one-parent families.
* Over the last two decades, one-parent families increased substantially as a proportion of all families with children under 15 years. In 1986–1988, one-parent families accounted for 14% of such families on average. The proportion increased to an average of 20% in 1996–1998, reached 23% in 2002–2004 and then fell slightly to 22% in 2004–2006.
* In 2006, 87% of one-parent families with children under 15 years were headed by mothers. The proportion headed by fathers was 12% in 1997 and 13% in 2006.
* There were on average 1.7 children in one-parent families with children under 15 years (1.7 in lone-mother families and 1.6 in lone-father families).
* Parents of children under 15 years had an older age profile in 2006 than in 1997.
Lone parents were more likely than partnered parents to be undertaking current study at an educational institution (14% compared with 7%).
*Between 1997 and 2006 the proportion of lone parents who were in the labour force (i.e. either employed or looking for work) increased from 52% to 62%.
* In 1997, 23% of lone mothers worked part-time, increasing to 32% in 2006.
* In 2006, about 72% of lone fathers were in the labour force.
* In 2003–04, Government pensions and allowances were the largest single source of income for 61% of one-parent family households. This was about the same proportion as in 1996–97 (62%).
* Wages and salaries or income from their own unincorporated business were the principal source of income for 37% of one-parent families in 2003–04
* In 2003–04, more than half (51%) of one-parent families reported that they did not receive any current weekly income from child support or maintenance payments and a further 12% received less than $10.
* Around 16% of lone parents received payments of $100 per week or more.
* Income support specifically targeted at lone parents was introduced in 1973 as the Supporting Mother's Benefit and expanded to include lone fathers in 1977. There have been many subsequent modifications to income support for lone parents. Between June 1997 and June 2006 Parenting Payment (single) was available to lone parents with principal care of a dependent child under 16 years, subject to income and assets tests and other eligibility requirements.
* The mean equivalised disposable household weekly income of one-parent families with children under 15 years was 70% of that of couple families with children of this age ($372 compared with $534).
* The mean equivalised weekly expenditure on household goods and services of one-parent families was 75% that of couple families with children under 15 years ($399 compared with $529).
* The mean net worth, that is, the difference between their assets and liabilities, of one-parent family households in 2003–04 was $129,000, considerably lower than the mean net worth of $471,000 for couple families with children under 15 years.
* A large proportion of one-parent families have both low income and low wealth.
* In 2003–04, 49% of one-parent family households with children under 15 years were simultaneously in the lowest three deciles of income and of net worth. This compared with 11% of couple families with children under 15 years.
* Lone parents with children under 15 years were most commonly renting their accommodation (64%), comprising 42% renting in the private rental market and 19% renting from a State or Territory Housing Authority and a small proportion with other rental arrangements.
* In 2003–04, around half of lone parents and couples reported that they just broke even most weeks (57% and 52% respectively ). However, lone parents were more likely than couples to report that their household spent more money than they received most weeks (31% compared with 20%) and less likely to report saving money most weeks (12% compared with 28%). Close to half of lone parents with children under 15 years (46%) reported that their household could not raise _2000 in a week for something important, compared with 13% of couples with children under 15 years.
* Consistent with the low level of economic resources of many lone-parent households, lone parents were also more likely than couples to report experiencing difficulties in the previous 12 months due to a shortage of money. These ranged from the relatively common 'could not pay electricty/gas bills on time' (reported by 51% of lone parents and 20% of couples) to the least common 'unable to heat home' reported by 8% of lone parents and 2% of couples.
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Final Bookings for: Macarthur: Luna Park, July 19.
CITY OF SYDNEY
NEW MEMBERS & FAMILY BBQ GUNNAMATTA PARK – 11am at Nicholson Pde, Cronulla. Look for the Blue and White balloons at the BBQ area. City members please come along to welcome our new members and prospective members. Plenty for the kids to do, face painting etc. Sausages and rolls provided, BYOE. MUST BOOK by lunch Sat 7th for catering. Enq Alex: 9554 3444 MUST BOOK BY lunch Sat 12.
FAMILY BBQ NEW MEMBERS JOINING DAY – 11am at Caber Park, Clackmannon Rd, Winston Hills. Lets spread the word to other single Parents and their children that may enjoy PWP activities like you and me? Bring a friend and their $55 joining fee. There is no hard sell just lots of fun. This will be a great day of fun in the park for the little kids and the big kids too. Barbeque sausage sizzle provided. Bring salad, nibbles, drinks & cheerful disposition to share. Free for all the family, & if you don't have your kids still come along. All welcome. Enq Bob on 0407 259 115.
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NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION DAY AND SAUSAGE SIZZLE – 11am at Pembroke Park, Pembroke Rd, Minto. Whether you're a new or long-term member, come join us for a sausage sizzle in the park. If you know someone who might be interested in joining, bring them along. Great venue for kids. BYO chair, drinks, snacks and membership card. $2 donation. Enq 4647 4477
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FAMILY FUNDAY –Campbelltown. - PWP Membership required – Macarthur Branch Inquiries 4647 4477
NORTHSIDE
FAMILY LUNCH AND KIDS ZONE – 11 am North Ryde - PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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BUSHWALK – Royal National Park - PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
15-18 July 2008 8th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society - Consequences of Loss: Resiliency and Complications in the Grief Experience Melbourne, Vic Further information: Conference website - www.icgb08.com; Email: conference@grief.org.au; Phone: (03) 9265 2100
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Behaviour Management Seminars - free sessions on behaviour management offer parents an opportunity to share their own experiences along with tips, advice and suggestions from professionals. The seminars focus on supporting children aged 0-6 years with a disability. Ballina RSL, 240 River St, Ballina. Parents 10am-12.30pm. Service providers 6.00 - 8.00pm. RSVP by 18 July. RSVP, contact Alissa Griffiths on 02 9479 7225 or agriffiths@tscnsw.org.au
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Volunteering in Australia
The latest picture of volunteering in Australia
Some important basic facts about volunteering in Australia from the latest ABS Voluntary Work, Australia Survey (2006). These figures were released in July 2007.
National Volunteer Survey 2006, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra
Single parents - Why not get involved as a volunteer with Parents Without Partners NSW – help out at functions, serve on a branch and/or state committee, organise an outing for the children, host a parent function or help promote PWP to other single parents. Parents Without Partners NSW is run by volunteer single parents.
CITY OF SYDNEY
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET CLUB DINNER – Pennant Hills - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
INFORMAL MORNING COFFEE & CHAT –Thornleigh. Come along and have some fun with our topic. "The Kingdom of Bhutan has a 'Gross National Happiness Index!' Could we learn from them Followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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Family Law Kit
Relationship break-ups for most people are very stressful and confusing. We typically feel anxious and out-of-control because we don't understand the legal process, we don't know what our financial situation might be, and what will happen to our children. The Kit, written by experienced solicitors, contains easy to read information and detailed case studies about separation& divorce, child residency & access, property settlement and spousal maintenance. http://www.aussielegal.com.au/
Population clock
Australian Bureau of Statistics A daily projection of size of the Australian population.
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Is this what Katy does next? The Canberra Times - Canberra,Australian Capital Territory,Australia
The worst place in my life was when Brett was killed and I was pregnant and
alone and on a sole-parent pension waiting to have a baby when I was 27.
http://canberra.yourguide.com.
Sole parents group seeks positives Byron Shire News - Australia
The group is run by the Ocean Shores Parent Resource Centre, and the aim is
to provide a place for parents to come together in a supportive safe environment ...
http://www.byronnews.com.au/
Mother of all roles - Nicole Kidman interview
Scotland on Sunday - Edinburgh,Scotland,UK
"When I was single and bringing up my two older children I tended to take
one day at a time. As a single parent, I think you do your best and hope it will http://scotlandonsunday.
Single Parent Social Diary Tuesday 15 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
SPORTS CLUB DINNER – Blacktown
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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
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SINGLE PARENT SOCIAL CONCERNS INFO & NEWS
Parenting Plan Guide
This guide explains in detail what a parenting plan is, what can be included, important issues parents can consider when making a parenting plan, and information about the legal status of parenting plans. Links to parenting plan templates a... [Full Details] Attorney-General's Department http://familyrelationships.
Changing patterns of partnering
Family Matters no.64 Autumn 2003: 10-15, table, figures and Online (PDF 237K)
The authors argue that taking a longer-term perspective provides a better understanding of the way in which men and women form partnered relationships. Striking changes in the past 25 years include the increasing tendency for people to live together without marrying (cohabitation) at some stage in their lives and the fall in first marriage and remarriage rates.
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Philanthropy report
Giving Australia: Research on Philanthropy in Australia (ACOSS et al., 2005) Download summary report
Parents Without Partners branches all conduct fund raising raffles at our functions for members in order to support our charitable outreach of sponsoring the activities and outing we organise for children of single parent families. Support your local fund raising raffles.
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Single Parent Social Diary Wednesday 16 July
Final Bookings for:
City: Taren Point Bowling Club Jul 18.
City: Movie Experience Jul 18.
CITY OF SYDNEY
LUNCH CLUB WITH JOY - PWP Membership required – City Branch Inquiries 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
SOCIAL TENNIS – Castle Hill - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
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KINGSWOOD DANCE - PWP Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
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PWP KINDY KIDS – Seven Hills - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
NORTHSIDE
NEW MEMBERS NIGHT – 7pm onwards at the Bistro Bar, The Great Northern Hotel, Cnr Mowbray Rd and Pacific Hwy, Chatswood. Bring your single friends who might like to join – new members very welcome. Dinner is reasonably priced or come for drinks only. Look for the table with the blue and white sign. For membership & information, ring Suzee 9939 9707 or 0419 282 552.
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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/
Healthy Living Video: Do Glasses Weaken Your Eyes?
Nearly everyone will need glasses eventually, but don't worry, the popular belief they'll weaken your eyes is a myth.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
How To Reverse Ageing In Muscles (ABC Health Report)
Lower muscle mass is one of the common consequences of growing older. Canadian researchers have studied ways of preventing the loss of muscle mass.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Study Highlights Diabetes Increase (ABC The World Today)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Therapy For Stroke Patients (ABC Health Report)
Dr Lara Boyd is a physical therapist and neuroscientist at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She is leading research which is trying to understand what therapies positively alter patterns of brain activity after stroke.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Good Cholesterol May Prevent Memory Loss (ABC Science Online)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Aussie Scientists In Allergy Breakthrough (ABC The World Today)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Good Vibrations May Help Reduce Falls (ABC Science Online)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 17 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
SHIRE PROSPECTIVE MEMBER'S NIGHT – 7pm, Dinner – 7.30pm meeting. Sutherland United Services Club, 7 East Pde, Sutherland. Opp Sutherland Railway Station. Enq Alex 9554 3444 or Karen 9576 1512 or 0415 494 128.
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK - PWP Membership required - Northside Branch Inquiries 9411 1858
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SINGLE PARENT MENTIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Blind justice: Do fathers get a fair shake in child custody cases? Burlington Times News - NC,USA
McDonnell, 30, who now lives in Kansas City, Mo., currently has sole
temporary custody of his children. His ex-girlfriend signed over the rights
to him ... http://www.thetimesnews.com/
Daughters help Vancouver man learn the meaning of fatherhood The Columbian - Vancouver,WA,USA
That month will also mark eight years of sobriety and six years of having
sole custody of Casper, 11, and Clara, 10. His daughters were taken by the
state ...http://www.columbian.com/
Check the travel insurance if you pack off the kids guardian.co.uk - UK
Similarly, a single parent purchasing single parent family cover only has
to pay for themselves and will get cover for up to four children. ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Single parents unite! The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland, OR, USA
Being a single parent has in the past carried an element of shame, she
said. "But the zeitgeist is changing," Siler said. Single parents are now adopting a ...
http://blog.oregonlive.com/
How the traditional two-parent family is at higher risk of poverty ... Daily Mail - UK
Of nearly 6000 families surveyed, 13 per cent of those headed by a single
parent with a job had poverty-level incomes, according to the findings, ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
Living Together Dangerously Zenit News Agency - Rome,Italy
... strongly contributed to substantial and continuing increases in unwed
births and lone-parent families," Popenoe concluded at the end of his analysis. ...
http://www.zenit.org/article-
Chance to vote on health matters this is hampshire.net - Winchester,England,UK
The proposed schemes also look at battling childhood obesity, combating
skin cancer, lone parent issues and support for the disabled. ...
http://www.thisishampshire.
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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 18 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
WANT A GREAT "MOVIE EXPERIENCE" –Darlinghurst. - PWP Membership required – City Branch Inquiries 9554 3444
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DINNER & SHOW TAREN POINT - PWP Membership required – City Branch Inquiries 9554 3444
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT HOUSE PARTY – Merrylands West - PWP Membership required – Hills Branch Inquiries 9634 7502
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14 July 2008 Paralympic Talent Search
The Australian Paralympic Committee will be conducting sporting tests to help identify future Paralympic athletes. Some of the sports that will be targeted are athletics, cycling and swimming. For further information and for a registration form contact: Amy Winters Phone: 02 9704 0515 Email: amy.winters@paralympic.org.au Website: Paralympic Talent Search
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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 Dundas Community Centre, 27 Sturt St, Telopea.
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 or come on your own and join a table.
Enquiries Julie on 9634 3003 between 5pm-9pm
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
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