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July 31, 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.
HURRAY and purchase your ticket.
Tickets on sale from branch committee members UNTIL Friday 15 August.
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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
SANDYS Party
Well it is always a good party night at Sandy's – This time an Introduce A Friend Night with a dozen friends visiting and joining up with PWP. Great music, a very sociable evening ad a great venue for mixing and mingling. Ladies thanks for the nice nibbles and guys thanks for a good selection of drinks. The hospitality volunteers again did a brilliant job. Sandy thanks again for hosting a great night.
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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
HEALTH & FITNESS WITH PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS NSW
Every week in the Sydney Single Parent News we highlight some health news items of interest covered by the ABC and on their great web site.
Also Parents Without Partners NSW has regular health and fitness activities for members such as the Wednesday night social tennis at Castle Hill (thanks Jerry &Max), the Northside Bush Walks in every program at different trails (thanks Pam), the first Saturday night of the month Social Tennis & BBQ at Castle Hill (thanks Jerry & Max) and the third Sunday afternoon Social Tennis & BBQ at Winston Hills (thanks Tony). City Branch has Walk the Bay at times in the program. Don't forget the fitness aspects of the many dances. The occasional bike rides, walk the bay, rock climbing, etc. We would welcome other health and fitness ideas and if you are able to host these then contact your Branch Vice President Programs to discuss your ideas and possible arrangements. What about a variety of new and different health and fitness activities for parents as well as for the PWP children.
Ross F, State President, Parents Without Partners NSW rossemail@gmail.com
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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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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 31 July
NORTHSIDE
DINNER & CHAT
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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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YOU CAN HELP YOUR PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS NSW
WANTED – SOCIAL WORKER, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
If you are a PWP member with professional qualifications and experience in social work/community development in the social welfare &/or early childhood education areas – our State President would like to talk to you for some advise on a special projects we are considering.
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
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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 1 August
Final Bookings for: Northside: Greek Restaurant, Aug 2.
HILLS DISTRICT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY – 8pm at Rouse Hill.
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Child Support News – Child Support Paying Parents From Overseas Can Now Apply For Agreements: From 19 July 2007, we can accept a child support agreement where the paying parent is a resident of a reciprocating jurisdiction. Prior to this change, we could only accept an agreement, on an international case, if the paying parent was a resident of Australia. For more information about international child support and other reciprocating countries visit the CSA website and click on international or call 131272.
For more information visit www.csa.gov.au or to discuss your options call the CSA on 1300 885 437.
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The Hills 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 Richard H and his new committee – a good committee compliment – we wish them well for the coming year. Some social mixing and mingling and a great sausage sizzle after the meeting.
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Single Parent Social Diary Saturday 2 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
LAUGHING GROUP – Woolwich.
Also
ROCK TILL YOU DROP WITH THE SOUND OF "ELVIS" – Five
HILLS DISTRICT
OPEN TENNIS NIGHT & BBQ – 7pm Castle Hill.
NORTHSIDE
THE CLAYPOT – 7pm Gordon.
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PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS MENTIONS IN THE MEDIA
Rouse Hill Times 23 July 2008 Community Calendar
Hills News 29 July – Around Town
Hills Shire Times 29 July 2008 Community Calendar
Radio 2CCR FM 90.5 24- 30 July - Community Service Announcements
Radio 2SWR FM 99.9 24-30 July – Community Service Announcements
Radio 2UE AM 954 24- 30 July - Community Service Announcements
(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 – YOUR NEW STATE COMMITTEE
Membership: To Be Appointed
Minute Secretary: Julie P
Publications: Brett R
Training & Development: Barry L
Creative Arts (FITAP): Brett R
Special Events: Julie P
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CITY OF SYDNEY
LUNCH AT THE SYDNEY FISH MARKETS – 11am Pyrmont.
HILLS DISTRICT
LASER RUNNER – 1pm Blacktown
Also
DINNER – 7pm Waitara
MACARTHUR
NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION DAY – 11am to 2pm, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Rd, Minto. Come and enjoy a sausage sizzle with regular members, and meet prospective members. Bring a friend if you think they might be interested in joining the Macarthur branch. Playground facilities for kids. $2 donation (members only), BYO snacks, drinks and a picnic chair. Membership card reqd. Contact Ian 4625 8248.
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK – Lane Cove
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EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
3-6 August 2008 Men's Advisory Network 2008 Second National Conference - From Babies to Blokes: The Making of Men Further information: Conference website - http://www.promaco.com.au/
Wednesday 6th August 2008
Sharing Our Way in Community Care NSW Teachers Federation Auditorium, 39-41 Reservoir St Surry Hills NSW 2010 8:45am until 5.00pm For more information: http://ncoss.org.au/
7 & 8 August 2008
Neighbour Aid & Social Support Assoc Conference – Growing in Strength
Sydney information: http://ncoss.org.au/mail/rego-
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Depression: What you can do about it. Free community seminar presented by Dr. Milton Roxanas. Northside West Clinic. 23-27 Lytton St Wentworthville. Booking essential – call 88332222
28-29 August 2008
Children and Families Research Centre Conference
Learning about Parenting Macquarie University, Sydney Contact cheryl.murray@aces.mq.edu.au
29 August 2008
Playgroup NSW Supported Playgroup Conference
Lidcombe www.playgroupnsw.com.au/nsw/
2008/supported-playgroup-
1-3 October 2008 AWE National Conference 2008 - Choices, Chances & Opportunities: Women and Girls in the 21st Century The Conference theme reflects the three foci of the Association of Women Educators Further information: Conference website - http://www.awe.asn.au/
Parramatta: YWCA NSW Links to Learning Hospitality Course for Young People 15-24 years old
- Free Accredited Training
- No Formal Exams
- Designed for Young People 15-24 Years Who Are Not Working
- Certificate 11 – Hospitality Operations
Dates:
- 17th July – 18th September
- 9th October – 11th December
For further information, contact Kate McManus, phone: (02) 9633 3919, fax: (02) 9891 5154, email: L2Lparra@ywcansw.com.au
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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 4 August
CITY OF SYDNEY
WALK THE BAY – 7pm Drummoyne.
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET MONDAY NIGHT DINNER – 7pm Pennant Hills.
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Parents Without Partners South Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/
Our Clever Country 100 years of Australian innovations
From Questracon http://www.questacon.edu.au/
Parents Without Partners Western Australia http://members.starwon.com.au/
Parents Without Partners Queensland http://members.westnet.com.au/
Luxembourg Income Study
The LIS, a cooperative research project with a membership that includes 25 countries including Australia, is a collection of household income surveys. These surveys provide demographic, income and expenditure information on three different levels: household, person and child. The LIS Working Paper series is published electronically.
Parents Without Partners Macarthur www.pwp-macarthur.org
Parents Without Partners Victoria http://www.pwpvic.com
Parents Without Partners Hills www.pwp-hills.org
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CITY OF SYDNEY
GENERAL & COMMITTEE MEETING – 7.30pm, Hurlstone Park.
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 – From 6.30pm. Dee Why RSL Club, Cnr Pittwater Rd & Hawkesbury Ave. Car park entrance – Clarence Ave. Meet in the Bistro dining area opp. Asian Food section for drinks and remain there for dinner. Also join us after dinner for coffee, sweets or more drinks. Walk past the Casino around to the Flame Lounge.
Also
NEW MEMBERS NIGHT – 8pm at Dee Why RSL, see above. If you know someone who needs the friendship, support and fun that can be found at PWP, bring them along. Enq. Suzee, 9939 9707 or 0419 282 552.
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Stressed Australian Charity Workers Have 'Role Overload' - Pro Bono Australia
While many in the Not for Profit sector may have already suspected it now a new Australian study has confirmed that charity workers are some of the most stressed in Australia. The report called "Work-Life Balance in Australia in the New Millennium: rhetoric versus reality" was written by Canadian academics Dr Linda Duxbury and Dr Chris Higgins and based on research conducted in Australian in 2007 by Beaton Consulting in Melbourne. Click here to read full article.
Men and Family Relationship Services A brochure that outlines the government funded services which support men to build better relationships with their partners and children. [Full Details] Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/www/agd/rwpa
Costs of children
Paul Henman, Richard Percival and Ann Harding, Matthew Gray / Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs This is a collection of three reports on the costs of children in Australian families: 'The estimated costs of children in Australian families in 2005-06'; 'Updated costs of children using Australian budget standards; and 'Costs of children and equivalence scales: a review of methodological issues and Australian estimates'.
An analysis of trends and characteristics of the older workforce: final report.
Sydney, NSW: Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales - SPRC reports, 2001, 74p, tables, figures (SPRC Reports 3/01), Online only (PDF 478K) The report examines four related areas: the relationship between employment outcomes and the personal and household characteristics of older people (those aged 50 to retirement age); the income implications for different employment outcomes of older persons; flows in and out of employment for older persons; and, the geographical distribution of employment of older people.
Isolation among older people boosted by lack of accommodation options
The Benevolent Society has welcomed the Federal Government's initiative to help combat growing levels of social isolation among older Australians.
Future shock: ageing baby boomers say no to big institutions
Australia's baby boomers will revolt if large institutions are the only option available to them in 15-20 years time, according to international expert on aged accommodation, Dr Hans Becker.
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Single Parent Social Diary Wednesday 6 August
Final Bookings for: City: Bee Gee Show, Sat Aug 9.
CITY OF SYDNEY
LUNCH CLUB WITH JOY – Noon, Gladesville.
HILLS DISTRICT
OPEN SOCIAL TENNIS – 7. Castle Hill.
Also
KINGSWOOD SINGLES DANCE – 8pm
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ABC HEALTH NEWS
The Dementia Resource Guide is aimed at improving the standard of care and quality of life for people living with dementia and provides resources for carers and families. The Dementia Resource Guide is now available at www.health.gov.au/dementia It will also be available in CD-Rom format from early July by contacting dementia@health.gov.au
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: Starting Late To A Healthy Life
Forget your unhealthy past: you can change your ways now and there's still plenty to gain. Watch episode 2 of our new series of Healthy Living with Cathy Johnson to find out why.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Heavy Pot Smokers Shrinking Their Brains (ABC Science Online)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Calculating Heart Attack Risk (ABC Health Minutes)
Swedish researchers have refined the way a person's risk for heart attack is calculated.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Chronic Cough In Children (ABC Health Minutes)
Researchers at the University of Queensland looked whether chronic cough in children needs to be treated, and if so how? http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Positive Thinking Does Not Help Fight Cancer: Study (ABC PM)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Fed Govt Considers Electronic Wrist Tags For Dementia Patients (ABC AM)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Gene Discovery Brings Hope To Bowel Cancer Patients (ABC News)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Lifestyle Creating More Type 1 Diabetics (ABC Science Online)
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
Alternative Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis (ABC Health Report)
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a crippling disease and medications can be very expensive. Some health professionals have an increasing interest in treating the condition with an inexpensive antibiotic.
http://abcmail.net.au/t/
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Single Parent Social Diary Thursday 7 August
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
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SINGLE PARENT MENTIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA
Should I put the kids first?
Plymouth Evening Herald - Plymouth,England,UK
Consider making contact with other lone parents, and you may well find
their support invaluable. Try contacting One Parent Families/Gingerbread at the .http://www.thisisplymouth.co.
Santa Rosa County dental services to expand
Pensacola News Journal - Pensacol, FL, USA
"I'm an unemployed single parent right now," said Pier's mom, Gulf Breeze
resident Angeli McMillan. "I would never have been able to afford all of that ...
http://www.pnj.com/apps/pbcs.
Car show revs single-parent miracles
Waukegan News Sun - Waukegan, IL, USA
"I know what it is like to be the child of a single-parent and how much of
a struggle it was," Giless said. "Anything we can do to make the lives of
http://www.
Struggling to make ends meet
Centre Daily Times - Centre, PA, USA
So even if affordable housing is available outside the Centre Region, it is
not always practical for someone such as a single parent who works in the
State ... http://www.centredaily.com/
SCHOOL OF ONE: More teach at home
Las Vegas Review - Journal - Las Vegas, NV, USA
Lucas is a single parent himself, educating his 17-year-old son, Arie, at
their home on a cattle ranch north of Reno. Single parents show a lot of
interest ... http://www.lvrj.com/news/
Teaching fathers the Role of Men
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Long Beach, CA, USA
He notes that aid programs for single-parent families, even in their names,
seem to exclude fathers. He points out state's MCAH, Maternal, ...
http://origin.presstelegram.
Bringing up baby: a single mum's guide to making ends meet in 21st ...
guardian.co.uk - UK
It's the reverse in Britain: about 67 per cent of women have jobs, compared
with just over 56 per cent of sole parents. In both countries, 90 per cent
of ... http://www.guardian.co.uk/
Call for inheritance law change BBC News - UK
By Bob Howard More money should be allowed to parents with dependent
children if their spouse dies without a will, say legal experts. ...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/
Hanafin to cut back on benefits for lone parents Irish Independent - Dublin,Ireland
By DANIEL McCONNELL Lone parents are set to be big losers as Social Affairs
Minister Mary Hanafin looks to radically overhaul the benefits given to them, ...
http://www.independent.ie/
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SPECIAL NOTICE Queen's Birthday Honours List 2008
The Queen's Birthday is celebrated in June each year and a list of The Queen Birthday honours recipients for 2008 is now available via the Search Australian Honours section of the site.
A recipient from this year list, appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia, was Mr Paul Clitheroe. He received this honour for service to the finance sector through the promotion of financial literacy, and to the community.
Anybody in the community can nominate an Australian citizen for an award in the Order of Australia. Nominations are considered by the Council for the Order of Australia which makes recommendations to the Governor-General.
To obtain a nomination form call 1800 552 275 or visit www.itsanhonour.gov.au.
Announcement page - http://www.itsanhonour.gov.au/
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Single Parent Social Diary Friday 8 August
HILLS DISTRICT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY' HOUSE PARTY – 8pm at Blacktown.
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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 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.
Enquiries Julie on 9634 3003 between 5pm-9pm
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
HURRAY and purchase your ticket.
Tickets on sale from branch committee members UNTIL Friday 15 August.
