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THURSDAY, 9 MARCH 2023
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The go-to guide for community services across the Coast A new comprehensive guide to community services on the Central Coast was launched last week by The Entrance Rotary Club. The club’s Director of Community Services, Joe Scicluna, said it was often difficult for people to find information about where or how to seek help at a time when they needed it most. “We are trying to support and empower people through their journey, no matter what type of adverse life event they are experiencing,” he said.
The Directory of Community Services Central Coast is a useful resource for individuals as well as community advisors or service providers needing to find services and programs on the Central Coast to meet their needs. “We are trying to make it easy to seek suitable help by not having to navigate through complex websites,” Scicluna said. “You can access each website or email address by just one click on the item if you are viewing the Guide on a digital device.”
The Directory of Community Services Central Coast is a collaboration of The Entrance Rotary Club and Freemasons
on the Central Coast and will be available in booklet format and online. The 102-page guide contains
thousands of entries with phone numbers, email addresses and click-on web links on the digital version, as well as a short description of each service. Topics covered are: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; Accommodation/housing; animal shelters and services; community meals; disability services and carer respite; domestic violence; drug and alcohol services; emergency relief services; family and parenting support; financial and gambling services; health services; Helpline/Lifeline;
legal support; LGBTIQA+; Central Coast Council libraries; low-cost groceries; men’s services; mental health services; migrant and refugee services; Police, op shops; seniors; shower and laundry facilities; veterans’ services; women’s services; youth. You can download the Directory at https://issuu.com/ apmgraphics/docs/ ccservicesdirectory2022 or to receive a hard copy email admin@rotarytheentrance. org.au Sue Murray
Parklands upgrade to be completed this month Major infrastructure works are set to be completed at Mount Penang Parklands this month. The works mark the final stage of the $16M upgrades delivered by the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). They include infrastructure and service upgrades and rebuilding and landscaping on Frank Rd (formerly Baxter Track) and Parklands Rd. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the works will help Mount Penang reach its potential as
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an active and sustainable place for recreation, education and work. “These works will not only support future investment and activity but they’re also making the Parklands easier to navigate, safer and more attractive for the hundreds of people who use them every day,” he said. “The Frank Rd upgrade has created a much-needed second entrance to the precinct, including reducing traffic bottlenecks during peak school times and improving access for Riding for the Disabled visitors and the Department of Community
Justice facilities.” Works were undertaken by Bolte Civil, a Central Coast company with a focus on providing opportunities for Aboriginal workers and supporting women in construction. HCCDC Chief Executive Valentina Misevska said users of the Parklands were already taking advantage of the improvements. “The new roads and landscaping around the café look amazing and I’m particularly happy to see more than 30 additional droughtresistant trees, improved lighting and more than 100
new parking spaces,” she said. “It’s also easier to walk and cycle through the parklands, with new shared pathways and pedestrian safety features installed. “We were thrilled to have some pre-schoolers from Parklands Community Preschool help us plant some of the new trees this week.” Final works on Parklands Rd and additional works to adjoining internal roads are set to be completed this month. Source: Media release, Mar 2 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch
Funding for two major road repair projects Two major road repair projects on the Central Coast will receive funding under the NSW Government’s $312.5M Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said $8.458M would be provided for major repairs along Wisemans Ferry Rd and $2.6M would fund work along the Old Pacific Hwy between Mooney Mooney and Calga.
The first-of-its-kind package will allow roads and transport assets to be built back better enabling them to withstand future extreme natural weather events. “Our region and (regions) further across northern NSW have endured unprecedented hardships and devastation,” Crouch said. “Getting these betterment projects underway is something we all can’t wait to see.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said the projects are
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Repairs along Wisemans Ferry Rd will be funded under the package
among 57 rolling out across the state. “The NSW Government is
moving our state forward by building back better the infrastructure projects needed
to withstand future extreme weather events and emergencies,” he said. “This program is just one part of the Government’s plan to build our transport infrastructure to withstand future disasters, reduce recovery costs, keep our communities and our supply chain connected. “A re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will commit a further $300M for a Build Back Better program to invest in more resilient state, regional and local road and
transport infrastructure across regional NSW.” The Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package is equally co-funded by the Federal and NSW governments. Further information about the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package, including the full list of successful projects, is available here: https://nswroads.work/rrtrp. Source: Media release, Mar 1 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch
FREE SEMINAR CHALLENGING WILLS
This free public seminar is being given by Brazel Moore Lawyers to help people understand what to expect, so they know where they stand in: • Challenging a Will; or • Defending a Will from Challenge The theme is to educate people about the options and choices available to them if they have been left out of a Will - or if you want to leave someone out of your Will - alerting you to the pitfalls and procedures in dealing with Challenging Wills and how you should best
deal with challenges. Mr Geoff Brazel, Solicitor will present the seminar on Challenging Wills to help you through the maze of legal regulation The seminar will be presenting in a friendly relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of time for your questions. You’ll be helped a lot in understanding the system and will then be able to confidently consider what steps you need to take to properly consider challenges to Wills.
WHERE: Mingara Recreation Club WHEN: 21 March 2023 TIME: 6:45pm - 8:00pm WHERE: Gosford RSL Club WHEN: 4 April 2023 TIME: 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Call 4324 7699 to reserve your spot now! Experienced down-to-earth help and advice throughout the Central Coast