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Dr Ellen McKenzie says giving back to the community has become a core part of Canberra Psychology Services.

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elping people through difficult times has always been at the heart of Canberra Psychology Services. But over the past year, the Belconnen-based practice has also been finding new ways to support the community beyond the consulting room. Led by clinical psychologist Dr Ellen McKenzie, Canberra Psychology Services is home to a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and allied health professionals, providing evidence-based care for children, adults, couples and families. Alongside welcoming new clinicians, the practice has expanded its services in the past year to include autism assessments, as well as couples and family therapy, allowing it to support even more Canberrans. While continuing to grow the practice remains important, Ellen says another focus has become

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just as significant: finding meaningful ways Canberra Psychology Services can give back to the wider community. Rather than limiting the practice’s impact to the consulting room, Ellen has spent the past year looking for meaningful ways Canberra Psychology Services can support organisations making a difference across the capital. “In private practice, it’s easy to become a little isolated,” Ellen says. “You can lose those broader connections with the community sector, so we’ve been thinking about how we can practically link community organisations with private practice while also helping fund services that are making a real difference.” That philosophy has seen Canberra Psychology Services contribute around 10% of the business’s revenue to local charities and community initiatives over the past year, an investment Ellen says is significant for a business

of its size but one she has never questioned. “It’s a big financial commitment for us as a small business,” she says. “But it’s something we’re incredibly proud to be able to do.” One of the practice’s major partnerships has been with Roundabout Canberra, a charity that collects and redistributes essential baby and children’s items to families experiencing hardship. Working alongside Parker Coles Curtis and Parbery, Canberra Psychology Services took part in Roundabout’s fundraising appeal, matching donations that ultimately helped raise $60,000 for the organisation. For Ellen, however, it wasn’t the fundraising total that left the biggest impression. After being invited to a thank-you morning tea, Ellen and two of her fellow psychologists were given a tour of Roundabout’s warehouse. “There were these simple school packs sitting there with a brand-new backpack, a lunchbox and a drink bottle,” she recalls. “The three of us were getting quite emotional because you realise what that means for a child who’s experiencing financial hardship. “It’s something so many of us would take for granted, but for that child, being able to turn up to school with a new backpack gives them dignity. It really puts into perspective how much of a difference something quite small can make.” Another organisation that has become especially close to Ellen’s heart is The WEST Project, a University of Canberra initiative supporting women who are survivors of domestic and family violence and sexual violence. The program provides free supervised strength training sessions twice a week, helping participants rebuild confidence, improve their mental wellbeing and develop a strong sense of community with other women who have experienced similar challenges. After learning about the program, Canberra Psychology Services committed to funding an additional group for an entire year, allowing another 12 women to take part. “It’s honestly one of the things I’m most proud canberradaily.com.au

The Clinicians at CPS Amy Rugendyke Clinical Psychologist Canberra Psychology Services Specialties: Personality disorders, addiction, NDIS participants Dr Gilbert Mak Registered Psychologist Mak Psychology Specialties: Gender and neurodivegence, CALD/Migrant, chronic disease, EMDR Jessica Minchin Accredited Mental Health Social Worker JM Holistic Therapy Specialties: Premature birth and NICU/SCN support, adolescents and young adults

Back row (L-R) - Jessica Minchin, Sarah Godfrey, Saba Khan, Michelle Driscoll, Sarah Miller, Melissa Smith, Amy Rugendyke Front row (L-R) - Prakash KC, Kelly Arundel, Ellen McKenzie, Gilbert Mak

of in my professional career,” Ellen says. “The outcomes they’re seeing are incredible. It’s not just about exercise. It’s about community, confidence, recovery and giving these women another support network.” While the practice’s charitable partnerships are helping people well beyond its own client base, Ellen says they’ve also had a profound effect on the team at Canberra Psychology Services. “I get a lot of meaning from it,” she says. “I feel like we’re able to have an impact on people’s lives that goes beyond the consulting room. That’s something we don’t often get to do in our work, and it feels really special.” Outside the practice, Ellen has also volunteered her time as secretary of Canberra Women in Business, supporting an organisation dedicated to connecting, recognising and championing women across the ACT business community. As Canberra Psychology Services continues to grow, Ellen hopes the practice will continue finding opportunities to support organisations creating positive change throughout Canberra. “We’ll always be passionate about providing the best care we can for our clients,” she says. “But if we can also use our business to strengthen the community around us, then that’s something really worth doing.” Supporting our community If you’d like to learn more about the organisations featured in this story or support their work, visit: canberradaily.com.au

Kelly Arundel Accredited Mental Health Social Worker The Holding Nook Specialties: Eating disorders, EMDR Michelle Driscoll Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist Specialties: Biodynamic craniosacral therapy, trauma, pain

Roundabout Canberra: Providing essential baby and children’s items to families experiencing hardship across the ACT and surrounding region. Website: roundaboutcanberra.org The WEST Project: Delivering free strengthtraining programs that support the recovery and wellbeing of women who are survivors of domestic and family violence and sexual violence. Website: canberra.edu.au/futurestudents/support-at-uc/uc-thrive/the-west-project Canberra Women in Business: Connecting, supporting and celebrating women in business through networking, mentoring and professional development opportunities, including its upcoming annual gala on Friday 23 October celebrating women making a difference in the Canberra community. Nominations for the 2026 Canberra Women in Business Awards are now open. Website: cwb.org.au Canberra Psychology Services 5/55 Lathlain Street, Belconnen T: 0412 856 988 E: admin@canberrapsychologyservices.com.au

Melissa Smith Registered Counsellor Ataraxis Counselling Specialties: Grief and bereavement, palliative care, womens health counselling, and vicarious trauma Prakash KC Clinical & Relationship Counsellor Now Moksha Specialties: Relationships, couples and family therapy Saba Khan Psychologist Specialties: Assessments (ADHD, autism, cognitive and learning), therapy across the lifespan, NDIS support Sarah Miller Speech Pathologist Good With Words Speech Pathology Specialties: Early language, neurodiversity, AAC Sarah Godfrey (maternity leave) Psychologist Specialties: Adolescents, EMDR, health psychology, and assessments Myndie Bungbrakearti (maternity leave) Clinical Psychologist PsychReach Specialties: Depression, anxiety, complex trauma, parenting

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The late Stasia Dabrowski OAM – or “the soup kitchen lady” – is immortalised with a bronze statue titled “Hello my Wonderful”. Her grandson Josh unveiled the statue at Garema Place. Photo: Georgia Curry

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unveiled today at Garema Place by artist Louise Skačej and Stasia’s grandson Josh. For those who didn’t have the honour of A saint by any other name, the late Stasia meeting Stasia, she was a Dabrowski OAM or “the regular fixture in Garema soup kitchen lady”, has been Place on a Friday night, immortalised in bronze not far I wanted serving hundreds of loaves of from where she once served to capture bread and at least 100 litres of soup to hundreds of needy not only Stasia’s homemade vegetable soup to Canberrans. physical presence more than 500 people (circa To be honoured with a but the warmth 2005). life-size statue would have and humanity that She tirelessly did this well made Stasia blush, as she was into her 90s over almost 40 humble and once said: “the defined her life and years (1979-2018). She passed soup kitchen is a simple thing, the connections she away in 2020 aged 94. people cooking veggies, built with so many There aren’t many statues nothing special”. people in Garema of women in Canberra – of the Her stature may be small Place. 12 figurative sculptures, only (she stood on a stool to serve three are women (Australia soup from large pots), but her has more public statues of legacy is large in this sculpture animals than women), but this gender imbalance titled “Hello my Wonderful” (her greeting to all),

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is being corrected by the ACT Government, which commissioned Stasia’s statue for $167,000. Stasia’s worth every cent. The Polish immigrant worked six days a week, 5am to 6pm (Saturday was her church day), driving her van around Canberra collecting donated food from bakeries and supermarkets. On Thursdays she’d peel and cook 180 kilograms of vegetables and on Friday she’d rise at 2am to cook two giant pots of soup. Her grandson Josh was close to his grandma. “She was everything for me, an unbelievable selfless person who just wanted to help everyone and take nothing for herself,” Josh said. Stasia may have been tiny, but she was tough, sometimes smacking people’s hands if they took too many bread rolls. “She was fairly strict in that way, she wanted everything to run well,” Josh said. “If I was doing something out of line, she’d be quick to remind me.” So whenever you walk past this statue that bears a tender likeness to our “Mother Teresa of Canberra”, remember her selfless work. Artist Louise Skačej said that creating the sculpture, which wears her own mother’s knitted cardigan, took 18 months and had been a “deeply meaningful process”. “I wanted to capture not only Stasia’s physical presence but the warmth and humanity that defined her life and the connections she built with so many people in Garema Place,” Louise said. “I’m proud to contribute to her legacy in a place that meant so much to her and I hope the sculpture will inspire generations to come to remember her story and reflect on the power of compassion in everyday life.” Standing once again amongst the pigeons and people in Garema Place, Stasia’s frozen stature with outstretched hand reminds us once again of her kindness. The soup kitchen aroma may be long gone, but Stasia’s compassion will linger forever. Josh still runs a soup kitchen with the support of St Vincent de Paul, but on a smaller scale to his grandmother’s. It’s at the Griffin Centre every Friday 11am-3pm. canberradaily.com.au

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Fundraiser launched for young dad fighting stage four cancer by NICHOLAS FULLER

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in his fight against cancer by helping to raise muchneeded funds. “The funds would be used to support Dan, to alleviate any financial stress that we’re facing at the moment, and hopefully for Dan to have as much time to spend with Ava as possible,” Mrs Tye said. Sisters-in-law Caitlin and Sian Thomas launched an online fundraiser to help the young family with medical expenses, travel, and the financial impact of time away from work. Mrs Tye is on maternity leave, while the family does not know whether Mr Tye will return to work, nor what the long-term treatment plan will be. “Dan is a loving husband and a wonderful dad to Ava,” Caitlin and Sian said. “He absolutely adores her, and the bond they share is so special. With Lauren currently on maternity leave, they should be enjoying this precious chapter together as a young family. Instead, they are facing specialist appointments, treatments, surgeries, and everything that comes with Dan’s diagnosis, while doing all they can to cherish

every moment with their beautiful daughter.” Mr Tye underwent surgery last month, and will begin chemotherapy in a few weeks. The family had not suspected such a serious diagnosis – there was no family history of bowel cancer. At first, Mrs Tye said, they explained away Dan’s symptoms, including severe fatigue, “in terms of work-related stress or having the newborn baby that we were adjusting to”. “In young people, the symptoms don’t present like they do in older people; often the symptoms are missed by both the person and the medical staff,” Sian said. “Dan was diagnosed with a more minor medical condition initially, which he was receiving treatment for. They found the bowel cancer after he had a minor operation.” The fundraiser has so far raised about $38,800. “Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help ease some of the financial pressure while Dan is going through treatment … allowing Dan and Lauren to focus on what matters most: being together as a family and supporting Dan through the road ahead,” Caitlin and Sian said. Fundraiser: gofundme.com/f/donate-to-helpdan-and-lauren

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I was pleased to see that legal constitutional law expert Anne Twomey seems to agree and felt the matter should be appealed to the High Court. The dreaded Section 18C of the Discrimination Act is central to this. Several decades ago, it was common for Aussies to tell new arrivals from the UK who whinged about Australia to, “Piss off back to England” – often with the phrase “Ya Pommie bastard” added on. No one seems to have felt great offence at that, let alone regard it as racial hatred. I wonder if a similar utterance was made now, would it be considered offensive and racist? I hear growing concerns that Albo and his Labor/Green mates are looking to change the rules on Australian super to enable the federal government to draw on super funds and use the capital to fund

major government projects. This is because the federal government can no longer borrow sufficient money to fund these projects, as we have a trillion-dollar debt. The law at present charges super fund operators with seeking the best possible investments for their clients. Paul Keating’s greatest legacy was superannuation for all Australians. It saves the government from having to pay all of us a pension. It means even the lowliest worker can look forward to a dignified retirement with some super, plus maybe a part pension to see him or her through. Apart from the family home, super is the biggest asset most of us have. The government would, in raiding our super funds, pay less interest to super fund clients, thereby decreasing their nest egg and, with the government’s track record for bad “investments”, would likely just

squander the money. One only needs to look at Snowy 2, which was meant to cost $2 billion and is now up to $40 billion and rising. It’s our money they are taking. The 2025 election saw Albo with a huge majority of 94 seats in the House of Reps and, with the Greens, control of the Senate as well. The government’s huge majority has also seen the demise of the once powerful and sensible Labor Right. The caucus is now dominated by economically challenged left-wing Labor members and few, if any, Right faction members who, in days gone by, could be relied on to exercise a sensible restraining influence on the sillier policies put forward by their left comrades. It will be interesting to see how the LNP and One Nation counter this.

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The heart of ANU beats again: University House reopens by NICHOLAS FULLER Bob Hawke, then a young law student, tore off his clothes and frolicked nude in its ornamental fishpond at midnight. Margaret Mead, who visited in the 1960s, would no doubt have written a diverting anthropological case study about the nocturnal soak; instead, she met the man who would become her intellectual nemesis. And, speaking of Midnight (Oil), Peter Garrett, rock star, environmentalist and politician, received an honorary doctorate there. For decades, University House was the collegial and ceremonial heart of the Australian National University. But since it was damaged in the 2020 hailstorm, that heart suffered a cardiac arrest. The heritage-listed building sat silent and empty, home only to possums. Renovated and refurbished, University House will officially reopen on Friday 14 August, in time for the ANU to mark its 80th birthday. “It’s been a hole in the life of the campus,”

Professor Peter Kanowski, Master of University House, said. “It’s so wonderful to be back and open again.” University House was officially opened by the then-Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, in 1954. ANU’s founders wanted somewhere academics, postgraduate students, and visiting scholars could meet, eat, drink, talk, and socialise, Professor Kanowski said. In the mid-century capital – then still a small city of only 30,000 people – University House was “the heart of academic and social activity in Canberra in a way that’s a little hard to imagine now we’re a bigger city with so much more diversity and a range of places to meet and gather”, Professor Kanowski said. “It’s been a place where many people experience ANU for the first time – new academics coming to jobs here, new families moving to Canberra.” Designed by professor of architecture Brian Lewis, it was the most expensive public building in Canberra at the time. It won the 1953 Sulman Medal for Architectural Merit, the same prize that Jørn Utzon’s

University House has undergone a restoration after the 2020 hailstorm. Photo: ANU

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Radio Ga Ga by GEORGIA CURRY

Canberra Amateur Radio Club vice president, Carl Makin, can communicate around the world with his handheld radio.

There are 600-800 amateur “radio hams” in Canberra chatting with people around the world and even bouncing signals off the moon and communicating with the International Space Station. Despite the global reach of the Internet, old-

school amateur radio is thriving, and Canberra Region Amateur Radio Club has one of the highest memberships in Australia. Armed with just a handheld radio and antennae, the sky’s the limit. Club vice president Carl Makin said that when a “skip” occurred (where radio signals are bent back to Earth by the ionosphere), radio operators can communicate over thousands of miles. “Shortwave communications can easily be reflected off the ionosphere and they can bounce around the world,” he said. “Just last week, I fired up my shortwave radio and I was exchanging contacts with people in Greece, France and England and across to the US.” Sure you could use a mobile phone to call overseas, but on amateur radio, reaching into the darkness and randomly connecting with another radio ham is a thrill. “It’s like a visceral connection where my radio waves are actually impacting on them and I’m talking directly to this person, because it’s not a sure thing. If I know that I’m going to send a

message and it’ll reach the guy 10 seconds later, there’s no excitement in that.” Carl, 60, got his amateur radio licence when he was 18 and he now owns an 8.5-metre antennae to traverse the radio waves. “There are people out there bouncing signals off the moon and amateur satellites in orbit, including some radio gear on the International Space Station,” Carl said. “You don’t require a lot of gear to access it, in fact, with a small homemade antenna and a handheld radio outside at the right time, you can talk via the repeater on the International Space Station. A lot of astronauts have a ham radio license on the station and during their free time, some of them jump on and have a chat to people.” Over a couple of hours, Carl can make 30 or 40 contacts across the world, and so far, he’s tallied about 80 countries. Canberra call signs start with VK1 and they’ve been reverberating on the radio waves since 1951. If you want to have your very own call sign, which you’ll keep for life, the Canberra Region Amateur Radio Club runs weekend foundation courses for $50. Info: crarc.org.au/education

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Housework is never done by GEORGIA CURRY

A deep clean of the multi-million-dollar Great Hall Tapestry is underway. Photo: AUSPIC, Department of Parliamentary Services

A common clothes moth doesn’t just nibble your jumpers; it’s a real threat to the $4.05m Great Hall Tapestry in Parliament House and conservators are taking preventative measures by freezing the fabric. A deep clean happens every five years and over the next month, conservators will vacuum,

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dust and carry out pest control on one of the world’s largest tapestries (20m x 9m). We’re not talking domestic Hoovering here, but rather a delicate soft vacuum that specialists do on their hands and knees (or on a ‘cherry picker’ when it’s hanging up). Penny Grist, director of Art Collections with Department of Parliamentary Services, said the well-known Bogong moths that plague Parliament House were not the problem (an entirely different species). “The main risk to the tapestry is actually pests, in particular [common clothes] moths, so it’s the same risk there is to all of our clothes,” Penny said. “My team does the inspection on the elevated work platform several times a year, going up and vacuuming, inspecting the front, but we need to take it down to inspect the back.” Over the years, there have been a few reports of moths, but fortunately, so far nothing has damaged the priceless Arthur Boyd tapestry. “We’ve had good luck and really good inspections,” Penny said. “The tapestry gets

frozen so if any moths got in and laid some eggs, they get frozen and then the whole thing gets laid out and we do a brush.” Penny said that her team often takes a moment to consider, “Oh my God, we’re responsible for the largest tapestry in the Southern Hemisphere.” “This is a priceless work by Arthur Boyd and these incredible weavers, and you just take a moment to go, ‘Wow that’s incredibly special,’” she said. “Then you get back to your brush vacuum.” A lot of world leaders and royalty have admired our grand tapestry, but few would have seen the reverse side. There is, however, a little-known fact about the tapestry. “I really love the story of the comet,” Penny said. “Have a look about a metre to the left of the cockatoo at the top is Hayley’s Comet. “Hayley’s Comet passed over at the time that the weaving was happening, but it wasn’t in the original [Arthur Boyd] painting. The 14 weavers asked for Boyd’s permission to weave Hayley’s Comet into the tapestry to recognise its presence in the sky.”

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Creating Islands of Coherence Part 2 James Goodlet, Principal - Orana Steiner School One way of dealing with this unstable and chaotic world is to unplug from it. Unplugging from the online world has physical benefits and can be helpful for our mental health. As adults, when we are overloaded with information and stimulation from screen technology, we feel relief from switching off and spending time in nature. Sometimes it is hard to make that switch due to the lure of the screen and its content. With young children, it is even harder to exercise self-control and we know it is our responsibility to make the decision to remove the temptation on their behalf. We know all this, the evidence from multiple research studies is clear, and yet you still see young children in public with heads in screens. We know the physical effects of screens on children’s eyesight and the negative health effects of sedentary lifestyle. We know that screen use exacerbates anti-social behaviour and is causing serious harm to young people’s mental health, unprecedented in human history. We are faced with decline in literacy levels where politicians and the media blame our education system, when the elephant in the room is that there are more children coming to us, with lower levels of speaking and listening skills seen since the mass introduction of screens being used as a form of childcare instead of conversations with real people.

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As educators, we are acutely aware of the harm that growing up with high screen use and screen addiction can cause young people. We are now tasked with educating parents and assisting them in remediating the problem. However, it is very hard to turn around the damage done on a developing brain and body, and the content that has been seen on screens skews their view of the world and their bodies’ natural responses. So, what can be done? The Australian government is taking steps in the right direction with social media regulation for young people. However, more needs to done for our young children as it seems that many parents don’t see the harm being caused. In some countries, there have been bans placed on screen use in early learning centres and schools due to the negative impact on eyesight, and physical, social and intellectual development. Australia has a history of early adopting of digital technology, individually and system wide. The mass roll-out of screens in Australian schools in the naughties was applauded by most and adopted, not just for secondary students, but primary students and even early learning centres.

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But, not in Steiner schools. Steiner educators have stood firm in their belief that young children’s physical, emotional and intellectual development needs no screen time. This approach, of moving away from screens, has now been adopted by many schools and systems outside of Steiner education, many of whom adopted screen technology early and have seen that it is having a negative impact on their development. Steiner schools have, in the past been seen as luddites in their approach but this is not the case. Digital technology is used when students are ready, in later primary and early secondary school, and is consciously used as a tool for learning. If you would like to see how students are engaged in learning and interaction without screen use, please come on a tour of our Early Childhood and Primary School.

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Rise Above celebrates 40 years of helping cancer patients by NICHOLAS FULLER Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief will celebrate 40 years of supporting cancer patients and their families with a free event at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan on Saturday. It is the only charity providing financial assistance – as well as practical and emotional support – specifically to cancer patients in the Canberra region, CEO Renee Watson said. Thirty-four per cent of people receiving treatment for cancer must stop work, and often have little time to plan financially once they receive their diagnosis.

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“There’s a huge financial strain,” Ms Watson said. “It’s like a tsunami hits. The speed at which you need to then start undertaking your treatment is enormous. Never mind the emotional upheaval; people are often left really short. They haven’t necessarily planned for something quite so significant.” Eighteen months ago, average out-of-pocket costs were estimated at $10,000 to $15,000, on top of the chemotherapy treatment; those costs have increased in the current cost-ofliving crisis, Ms Watson believes. “There are a lot of people who perhaps would have had savings or been able to remortgage their house

who just don’t have that cushion anymore, because life costs so much more,” Ms Watson said. “We hear fairly regularly – particularly in the last six to 12 months – of people having to decide whether they feed their families or fill the car up to get to their appointment,” Ms Watson said. “I don’t think it is fair or right that someone should have to compromise getting their treatment because they can’t afford petrol.” Rise Above provides food and fuel vouchers; one-off $300 contributions towards gas and electricity bills; and helps patients with pharmacy accounts and treatment-associated medicines. The PBS does not subsidise some medicines for rare cancers; these treatments can cost $3,000 to $6,000 a month, or as much as $12,000 for some experimental treatments, Ms Watson said. It assists younger patients with fertility preservation, too. The charity also helps people who cannot eat normally purchase nutritional supplementation, which can cost $600 to $700 a week. Ms Watson says she has heard horror stories of people who lost 20kg and are now down to 33kg because they could not afford the supplemental nutrition. In the last financial year, Rise Above supported a record 840 patients. Its fastest-growing group was adults aged 18 to 46. In 2025, it provided more than $712,000 in assistance, including almost $518,000 in food and fuel vouchers and $158,000 towards medical and pharmacy expenses. Three women under 45 – two of them receiving palliative care – told Ms Watson that financial assistance meant they could spend precious time with their children, rather than worrying about bills. One woman was donated a ticket so she could attend a Canberra Capitals game with her family. “This is the first time I’ve felt like a mum and not just like a cancer patient for a really long time,” she

told Ms Watson. “That really stuck with me,” Ms Watson said. “That’s the kind of thing that money just cannot buy.” Rise Above began as the ACT Eden Monaro Cancer Support Group in the mid-1980s. In 1985, Yvonne Cuschieri – “a trailblazing female leader”, Ms Watson said – raised money for 13 youths to go to a national CanTeen camp. Social workers soon approached her about other local families financially struggling because of cancer. In March 1986, Ms Cuschieri held the first Cancer Support Group meeting in her dining room. Volunteers ran the group for the next 15 years, but growing demand eventually needed full-time staff to manage fundraisers and administration. It changed its name to Rise Above in 2019. Rise Above’s birthday party will be held at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan from 2pm to 6pm on Saturday. There will be live music, canapés, a photo booth and a memory wall with historical photographs and memorabilia. The event is free. Tickets: https://www. riseabovecbr.org.au/events/18/40thbirthday-celebration It will be a big community celebration, Ms Watson said. “Anyone who has been part of our community in any way can come along, share their memories and share their stories.” Saturday will launch a year of anniversary events. Planned activities include monthly informal patient catch-ups, beginning in September; Talking Tumours, a pub-style open-mic event intended to make difficult conversations about cancer less taboo; Conversations on Cancer, a podcast featuring patients, carers, and others with lived experience; and a fundraising long lunch and truffle hunt at Beltana Farm. Convoy for Cancer, formerly Rise Above’s major annual event, will return in October 2027.

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View Club Woden: The Club will meet on Tuesday 25 August, 11:30am for 12pm, at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. The cost is $38 for a two-course lunch. Guests are welcome. RSVP to Lesley on 0419 697 782 by 5:30pm on Wednesday 19 August.

GIVIT is working with an organisation that offers family support, out-of-home care and supported accommodation services for disadvantaged children and their families. They are currently seeking support for a young woman who had experienced hardship since she was a child. This young lady had experienced long periods of instability and lack of support. Because of this prolonged hardship, she continues to face ongoing mental health challenges. She has finally secured a safe and stable home but with limited family support and resources, this transition is causing stress and anxiety. To help ease her stress, GIVIT is requesting a double sheet set for her bedroom. This simple donation will help her feel safe and supported as she faces a major life change and builds a new home. Generous Canberrans can donate a double sheet set or fund the purchase of this item. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase what’s needed. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘double sheet set’ and Suburb: ‘Bruce, 2617’.

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Celebrate Father’s Day at the Yass Railway Museum on Saturday 5 September from 10:30am at 3 Crago Street, Yass. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour with knowledgeable volunteers, followed by a spirits tasting and lunch for $50. Bookings are essential via TryBooking at trybooking.com/DOIQU. For enquiries, call Corrine on 0408 915 373.

Professor Marcel Cardillo will present Grevillea/Hakea: The Story of a Remarkable Evolutionary Radiation from 12:30–1:30pm in the Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette, opposite the Visitor Centre. Bookings: trybooking.com/DKZGM. Gold coin, cash and EFTPOS donations are welcome and support the Friends’ special projects at the ANBG.

Gungahlin Day: The Club will hold its next lunch meeting on Wednesday 26 August, 11:30am for 12pm, at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Enjoy a two-course lunch for $35 and hear from a guest speaker representing the Canberra Blind Society. Visitors are welcome. RSVP to Helen on 0413 923 933 by 9pm on Sunday 23 August.

The Yarralumla Craft Destash Market will be held on Saturday 12 September, 10am–1pm, at Yarralumla Uniting Church Centre, Denman Street, Yarralumla. Browse fabric, yarn, quilting supplies, sewing materials, papercraft, buttons, ribbons, stamps, magazines and more, with plenty of bargains for crafters. Entry is a gold coin donation, with Devonshire teas and refreshments available. For more information, email yarracrafts@gmail.com or visit the market’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ midwinterartsandcrafts).

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Kippax Uniting Church marketplace Kippax Uniting Church, opposite the Woolworths Kippax carpark, will host its regular third Saturday Marketplace on Saturday 15 August, 9am–1pm. This month’s special focus is craft, along with a cake stall, community stallholders, a hall full of pre-loved items, a barbecue and Devonshire morning teas. Cash and card accepted. Community donations are welcome on Friday 14 August.

Market@TheMeetingPlace – St Ninian’s Market@TheMeetingPlace at St Ninian’s Uniting Church will be held on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August at the corner of Mouat and Brigalow streets, Lyneham. This month’s feature is vintage Manchester, including tablecloths with matching serviettes, crocheted and embroidered doilies, some more than 100 years old, and stamped linen sets. Browse books, DVDs, clothing, jewellery, treasures and more, then stay for delicious morning tea or lunch.

Yass Railway Museum Father’s Day event Celebrate Father’s Day at the Yass Railway Museum on Saturday 5 September, from 10:30am, at 3 Crago Street, Yass. Enjoy a behind-thescenes tour with knowledgeable volunteers, followed by a spirits tasting and lunch for $50. Bookings are essential via TryBooking at trybooking. com/DOIQU. For enquiries, call Corrine on 0408 915 373. canberradaily.com.au

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You’re the star this last week of Leo season. You’ll wrap up a personal storyline with a happy ending. Then it’s lights out, pause and re-enter the stage for the triumphant curtain call. Someone fun will join you for the afterparty. Their ideas match yours and much develops from there. Conversations drift through strange territory this week. A question about groceries turns into family history. A joke brings an old memory to mind. You leave with one sentence circling your mind. These are the textures that will build your next project, coming together in its own unique way.

Not getting what you try for isn’t always the worst outcome. This week, the doors that close to you are the blessings that keep you on track with what will ultimately be of greater benefit to you. The consolation prize includes an escape from a commitment that never suited you in the first place. The “Arrival Fallacy” involves the belief that one can actually get to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. How you know the curious appetite of achievement. Feed it once and it starts browsing the menu. This is why it pays to cultivate satisfaction, which is rarer than ambition. Chemistry ignites a new beginning. A glance starts a romance. Shared interests start a friendship. A great idea starts a partnership. Keep in mind that every relationship eventually reaches an ordinary stage. Then it’s character, not chemistry, that determines what happens next.

Because you have no intention of living an ordinary life, you’re on the lookout for opportunities to choose, experience or embody the extraordinary. Because you won’t wake up in a different future by accident, you keep searching and finding the novel option in an otherwise typical scenario. The project you’re working on will go smoothly when you involve experts. If they are professional consultants, make the appointment. If they are authors, get the book. If they are armchair experts, keep moving. This week, the advice that costs nothing is worth that, too. Invest to advance. You’ve travelled an interesting road. No-one knows it better than the ones who were with you in the early days. Touch back for a sweet reunion. Faces change, but the laughs stay frozen in time. Someone tells the old story with fresh details. The room fills with names, photographs and fresh plans.

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Brian Canham on Pseudo Echo, ‘80s nostalgia and finding a new generation by BERNIE RYAN

I won’t lie. When the opportunity to interview Brian Canham, lead singer

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and founding member of the iconic 1980s band Pseudo Echo, popped into my inbox, I jumped at the chance as though I were still wearing leg warmers and blue eye shadow. A self-confessed ‘80s tragic, Pseudo Echo was a huge part of the soundtrack of my youth, and listening to songs like ‘Listening’, ‘A Beat for You’ and ‘Funky Town’ still catapult me instantly back to blue light discos and first boyfriend nostalgia. Soon enough, I found myself (albeit via a video Zoom interview) face to face with one of my Countdown and Rage (young folk, go look those up)

pop star crushes in Brian Canham. We talked about Pseudo Echo’s four-decade-long journey and metamorphosis, being an ‘80s pop star, the appeal of the ‘80s in general, the band’s upcoming show at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden, and this year being the 40th anniversary of their famously successful cover of ‘Funky Town’. Brian is currently the only original member left in Pseudo Echo, leading a fresh six-piece lineup, which he says, “Is the best line-up I’ve ever had, hands down.” Brian describes his early success as “a dream come true”, and what many people may not realise is that the band has undergone numerous line-up changes and reinventions over the past 40 years. “The lineup changed pretty much every album,” he said. So why are people still flocking to see Pseudo Echo forty years on? “The ‘80s was maybe the last decade that had a real sound of its

own that wasn’t regurgitated,” he says. In today’s high-speed world, where technology often feels like it’s cramming more into a day, the nostalgia of the ‘80s offers a visceral escape. And as a result, the band’s current audiences are “…getting younger by the minute,” with 18- and 20-year-olds standing alongside those in their 50s and 60s. Today, Brian is busier than ever, finalising the band’s new Machine Remixes album, where he takes the role of producer to reimagine Pseudo Echo’s classic hits with a modern “… synth wave EDM vibe”. A project that has Brian effectively collaborating with his 20-year-old self. “He’s not a bad singer that kid,” Brian laughed. Pseudo Echo’s music isn’t just about a show; it’s about a feeling. Southern Cross Club Woden 10 October. For tickets and more information, visit cscc. com.au.

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This week, Michael Popple reviews three distinctive crime fiction novels from talented Australian authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

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Allen & Unwin, $34.99 After several brushes with murder, lawyer Ruth Dawson has found her new home in The Lumen, a fancy Sydney apartment building filled with eccentric residents. However, things swiftly unravel when a local homeless man is found poisoned. With the police believing she has some involvement, Ruth needs to uncover The Lumen’s various secrets and find the true killer before they strike again. Bad Neighbours is an outstanding third novel from Joanna Jenkins, who crafts another compelling character-driven crime fiction narrative. Filled with big personalities and clever twists, Bad Neighbours quickly hooks you with its unique style and fun story.

Stay Buried by Jane R. Miles HQ , $32.99 As Cyclone Tracy tore through Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974, four girls disappeared into the outback, never to be seen again. 30 years later, a dishevelled woman walks out of the bush claiming to know what happened to the missing girls. This mysterious woman will lead the grieving families to secrets buried in an abandoned bunker, where dark choices led to unthinkable decisions. Jane Miles delivers one of the more memorable Australian debuts of 2026. A twisted crime fiction read that dives into the aftermath of a tragedy, Stay Buried is a powerful novel with a deeply personal story.

The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier by Scott Westerfeld Penguin Random House Australia, $34.99 The Mortons are an old family, known for their impeccable style and taste. However, beneath their suave surface they are a family of killers who have long controlled others through fear and murder. But when Morton prodigy Jessica commits her first kill, it sets off a deadly series of events that will change everything and threaten the entire family. The fantastic team of Australian author Justine Larbalestier and young adult star Scott Westerfeld present a remarkable and highly entertaining thriller about an outrageous family. Smart, exciting and dripping with danger, The Mortons is a wonderful and addictive read that comes highly recommended.

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One of the most heartbreaking things I hear in therapy is people believing they are the only one struggling and that feels lonely and distressing. This is exactly where the psychological concept of common humanity becomes so important and is something I teach my clients as well as practice myself. The term comes from the work of psychologist Kristin Neff, who developed the theory of selfcompassion. Common humanity simply means recognising that suffering, imperfection and emotional pain are part of the shared human experience. In other words, struggling does not make you defective, it makes you human. Seeing ourselves this way helps us to be kinder and more compassionate towards

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ourselves, which ultimately improves our mental health. Many of us live as though everyone else has things sorted except us. We see filtered faces, perfectly clean and tidy houses, smiling family photos and assume everyone else is coping wonderfully while we alone feel insecure, overwhelmed or dissatisfied with ourselves. Most people are battling something. For example, the busy parent doing it all may be running on empty and feeling guilty no matter what they do. The person who appears confident may be constantly worrying about how they look. The student getting high marks may secretly feel like a fraud. In my work, I often see people being incredibly harsh on themselves for very human experiences. Such as criticising themselves for feeling sad, for not exercising enough, for ageing, for feeling anxious, or for not being productive every minute of the day. Somewhere along the line, many people have developed the belief that they must always be exceptional to be worthy. Common humanity asks us to step back and

recognise that all of us experience difficulties and that we are worthwhile simply for existing. All of us experience rejection, self-doubt, disappointment, grief, illness, stress and insecurity. We are not meant to be perfect and being more compassionate to ourselves helps increase our quality of life. So how do we practise common humanity? Firstly, notice when you are speaking to yourself in a way you never would to another person. For example, you’d never say to a friend that they are stupid, hopeless, ugly, or bad. Yet many people speak to themselves this way daily. Secondly, stop comparing your own worth to what you see on the outside in others. You never truly know what is going on inside a person emotionally, physically or psychologically. And you deserve the right to rest, care for yourself and take up space in the world. Thirdly, try shifting the question from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What’s happening for me right now?” This helps us be curious, kind and understanding. For further reading, see Dr Vivienne Lewis’s latest book, Embracing You: A Practical Guide to Body Image and Self-Acceptance. https://www.ausapress. com/p/9781923114159/

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Firefighters and police share safety advice for older Canberrans by NICHOLAS FULLER Firefighters and police are urging older Canberrans to check smoke alarms, overloaded power boards, heaters, lithium-ion batteries and unlocked doors as part of a new joint safety campaign to help them stay safe and independent. Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout September, ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Policing will hold free safety presentations for Canberrans aged 65 and over. The sessions will cover home safety improvements; personal safety and crime prevention; smoke alarms; safe heater use; and lithium-ion battery safety.

ACT Fire & Rescue Chief Officer Peter Cleary said the presentations were “a great way to provide practical, easy-tounderstand advice that can help prevent emergencies before they occur”. Many of the sessions will be held for private groups, although some will be open to the public. Groups can also book free presentations through ACT-Seniors-Liaison@afp.gov.au. The sessions will be advertised on social media. Dr Marisa Paterson, minister for police, fire and emergency services, said the presentations would “help older Canberrans feel more confident and prepared”.

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Fire safety Electrical fires and fires caused by electrical appliances account for the largest number of ignitions, according to ACT Fire & Rescue. Other common causes include kitchen fires; candles and fireplaces; hot surfaces; and batteries. ACT Fire and Rescue recommends interconnected smoke alarms in each bedroom, in each corridor serving bedrooms, and on every level of the home. They also say to test smoke alarms monthly, clean them every six months and replace them every 10 years. People with hearing impairment can consider specialised smoke alarms fitted with flashing lights and vibrating pads. Residents should ensure power boards and power points are not overloaded. Damaged wiring is the most common cause of electrical fires. Heaters should be kept one metre away from curtains, bedding, clothes, furniture, and other combustible materials. Clothes and other items should never be put on top of a heater. The safest way to use an electric blanket is to turn it on about half an hour before going to bed, then turn it off before going to sleep. Firefighters also urge people to charge, store, and dispose of lithiumion batteries safely. Firefighters say people with limited mobility should plan in advance how they would leave their home during a fire. Residents should have a home escape plan that everyone knows, including carers, relatives and neighbours.

ACT Fire & Rescue can conduct home fire-safety visits for vulnerable residents who do not have friends, relatives or support workers who can help. Home security and crime prevention “With some simple steps, such as locking your doors and windows, and keeping valuables out of sight, our community can help prevent themselves from threat,” ACT Deputy Chief Police Officer Richard Chin said. Police recommend locking windows and doors even when residents at home. As a cheap security measure, place a piece of dowel in a window or sliding door runner to prevent it being opened. Most homes that are broken into do not have a security alarm, police say. Police recommend installing sensor lights that switch on when they detect movement, and regularly checking outside lights, windows, and door locks to ensure they are working correctly. Police are also warning older people about scams. Scammers will target anyone, but older people can be more vulnerable if they are unfamiliar with technology or socially isolated, including through romance scams. Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of a scam should contact their financial institution immediately and ask it to stop any transactions. They should also change their account passwords and report the scam to Scamwatch. For non-emergency police assistance, call 131 444. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). canberradaily.com.au

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A verbal agreement has been struck between Australia’s two major political parties to cut billions of dollars in funding to the disabled community. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor on Monday 10 August at Parliament House to discuss laws making significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. “I expect those changes will pass in this sitting fortnight, which will be important to make sure that it’s sustainable going forward,” the prime minister told a caucus meeting. The reforms will slash $37.8 billion in funding to the program over four years and kick 160,000 people off the

scheme, to not only hinder its growth at an unsustainable pace but also crack down on fraudulent activity. It’s a move that has been sharply criticised by disability advocates. “When people with disability do not have support, we become isolated, we experience harm, we die,” People with Disability Australia acting chief executive Megan Spindler-Smith said. “The government has modelled what it expects to save. It has not modelled the losses”. Speaking on a panel at the National Press Club, she was joined by Sophie Cusworth, head of Women With Disabilities Australia. Ms Cusworth said the proposed cuts relate to community participation spending used by disabled people to access medical appointments, social

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exhaustion. “This isn’t just work stress; it is the unpaid burnout that comes from being the emotional and logistical glue of a family,” she says. Dr Lewis notes that many women feel a constant sense of guilt or failure because they cannot “…do it all.” “People don’t realize the cost that occurs to our mental and physical health when it relates to caring for other people, whether they’re sick or elderly or children…,” Dr Lewis adds. For the sandwich generation, saying no to a child or an elderly parent feels impossible, leading to a state of chronic emotional exhaustion. To combat unpaid burnout, It’s Not Just You suggests a shift in how we view our self-worth and confidence. “I think probably that recognition that we all need to be more compassionate towards ourselves, recognizing that as individuals we’re really important and that we need to look after ourselves,” Dr Lewis says. “It’s about prioritising yourself and giving yourself permission to take a break.” It’s Not Just You is a collaborative outcome of Dr Lewis’ work with her own clients, as well as the Canberra Weekly column, where thousands of

local readers have already found practical and relatable articles that help make sense of everyday life. “A lot of what is in the book is a result of what people have requested I write about,” says Dr Lewis. At the heart of Dr Lewis’s work is another simple but powerful reminder that the struggles, doubts, and questions we carry are shared by those around us. It’s Not Just You is written in a warm, engaging and accessible style, offering thoughtful perspectives on anxiety, stress, parenting, and healthy ageing. “Whether you are facing a difficult period, supporting someone you care about, or looking for greater understanding in your life, you will find wisdom, reassurance and practical guidance within these pages,” Dr Lewis says. If you are feeling the squeeze of the sandwich generation, this book serves as a toolkit for survival and a reminder to be kinder to yourself. You’ve spent years looking after everyone else. Perhaps it’s time to pick up a book that looks after you. After all, it’s not just you It’s Not Just You is available via the Australian Academic Press website.

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Preheat the oven to 160°C fanforced. Line the base of two 20cm round cake tins with baking paper. To make the sponge, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl and whisk to break up any lumps. Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs and sugar on medium–high speed until tripled in volume – a good 5–7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, milk and vanilla and warm together until the butter has completely melted and the mixture has just come to a simmer. Using a whisk or spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients through the egg mixture until just combined. Finally, pour over the hot milk and butter mix and fold together. This will be a runny cake batter, which just adds to the moistness once baked. Evenly pour the batter into the cake tins and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer inserted

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Tiramisu cake Much like the traditional tiramisu, this cake has a vanilla sponge base (it’s a hot milk sponge, which makes for the softest, most velvety vanilla cake), a beautiful coffee and Marsala soak and is layered with a mascarpone whip and cocoa powder.

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100ml espresso coffee

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1 tsp salt

165g mascarpone cheese, cold

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66g caster (superfine) sugar

120g unsalted butter

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