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Get Ready this Bush Fire Season With the fire season upon us this month, rural fire brigades across the state are ready and waiting to keep us all safe. It’s also important to make sure that you have a fire plan in place.

Gledswood RFB have shared some valuable information to be fire ready.

The fire season begins on 1st October 2021 and ends 31st March 2022. However, it may vary due to local conditions. If you are planning to light a fire in the open during this time, you will need a Fire Permit.

“A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. It can be easier for you or firefighters to defend and is less likely to put your neighbours' homes at risk. It will also give you more protection if a fire threatens suddenly and you cannot leave” said Captain Steven Deweske and Bala Dayaram of Gledswood RFB. The Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW have useful tools to assist this fire season.

“Ensure that you discuss and implement a bush fire survival plan. More information can be found at RFS’ website (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au) under Plan and Prepare. You can stay up to date with incidents with the Fires Near Me App. Fire safety around the home information can also be found at Fire &Rescue NSW’s website (www.fire.nsw.gov. au) under Home Fire Safety” explained Captain Steven and Bala.

“Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and the batteries should be changed every 12 months” they added.

Gledswood RFB currently has a fleet of two Category 1 (Heavy) Tankers and one Category 7 (Medium) Tanker. All three trucks can each carry 6 firefighters. They have had five new members join the brigade over the past year.

“Unfortunately, we are unable to hold any face to face open/information days due to COVID-19 restrictions. We hope to be hosting more community engagement events once restrictions ease and we are permitted to do so” ended Captain Steven and Bala.

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Cameras Set for Macarthur Nature Photography Competition

Dust off your camera and get ready to enjoy the nature around Camden with the annual Macarthur Nature Photography Competition now open.

Residents are invited to enter their most striking, engaging and enticing images of local native flora, wildlife and natural scenery taken in the Macarthur area.

Entrants will go into the running to win a share of more than $3,000 with this year’s themes including: • Native Flora - showcasing the diverse array of native flora found within the Macarthur region (i.e. plants, flowers, trees, leaves, bark); • Native Fauna – celebrating the unique native fauna found within the Macarthur region (i.e. birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians); • Waterways - reflecting an aspect of the lakes, rivers and creeks of the Macarthur region (i.e. Thirlmere Lakes, Georges River, Nepean River and their tributaries); and • Landscapes of Macarthur - Panoramic images of characteristic landscapes and views of the Macarthur highlighting the unique features of the region (i.e. sunsets/sunrises, local nature reserves, and national parks).

Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said the annual competition gave amateur photographers the chance to have their work published online.

“Camden is home to an amazing combination of beautiful flora, fauna and waterways and this is a great opportunity to get out and explore what we have on our own doorstep while putting our photography skills to the test,” Cr Fedeli said.

“Whether it is using a digital camera or even your iPhone, you can take a striking image in our beautiful area and enter it into the competition.

“I encourage you to take advantage of the beautiful sunshine and local spots and enter. Just remember to follow all NSW Health guidelines when out and about and stay safe”.

The Macarthur Nature Photography Competition is open to the following age categories: • Primary school aged (five to 12 years); • High school aged (13-18 years); and • Open (18 years and over).

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Many of us have missed watching live music at venues during the pandemic. Local singer Kiara Taylor knows just how much it’s been missed. So much so, that she had the idea to bring back live music to the people online, by performing a series of Lockdown Live Streams on Facebook Live.

The talented musician performed a series of live gigs recently that were broadcast to her Facebook page for all to enjoy.

“In March 2020, I flew back in Sydney from the USA after having performed on Carnival Cruise Lines for 8 months.

From singing every night to then not having an idea of when my next gig would be, it was daunting” reflected Kiara.

“Deciding to perform Live on Facebook was a great way for me to stay in touch with those that love and missed live music. I felt very grateful that I had an audience who wanted to listen, both domestically and internationally, even if it was only from the comfort of their own homes” she continued.

Kiara’s favoured style of music is country. Her musical influences are Eva Cassidy, Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton.

Time away from the stage also sparked a business idea between Kiara and the most hard-working woman she knows, her Mother Karen. Together, they have started Taylor’d Weddings.

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Keeping Children Safe Online: Who Are They Talking to?

In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we continue our three-part series on keeping children safe online.

On the 3rd of September, ten additional police officers joined the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad to address a rise in online sex crimes against children. In a statement released by the NSW Police, Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty attributed this concerning trend to children spending additional time at home online unsupervised.

“The best tool to ensure your child’s safety is you. Make sure they know they can tell you about anything that makes them uncomfortable and that any app, game or social media platform where they speak to other people can put them at risk,” Det Supt Doherty said.

Many seemingly innocuous apps and games include chat functions which allow anyone in the world to contact your child. Before installing any app or game, do your research and ensure you maximise privacy settings. The Carly Ryan Foundation provides detailed, up-to-date information for parents on specific apps and games. These guides include step-by-step instructions on how to operate configure privacy settings on the apps. These free fact sheets can be downloaded from carlyryanfoundation.com.

In addition to maximising privacy settings on apps, you need to supervise children when they access the internet. It is best to always supervise small children (under 5 years old) physically when they use internet-enabled devices. Primary aged school children should be encouraged to ask you to access devices, and you need to know where they are and what they are doing when they log on onto the web. I highly discourage allowing primary aged school children to access the internet in their bedroom with the door closed. As children grow older, regular conversations about online safety continue to be essential.

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People living with a disability in Sydney’s southwest will now have easier access to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services with Illawarra based allied health organisation, IOT, expanding to service the Macarthur region.

According to the Department of Social Services, there are over 10,000 NDIS participants living in Sydney’s southwest Macarthur and Liverpool regions who need NDIS support services, including occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

General Manager Marie Lucas said, “We saw an area of need and an opportunity to increase our services to meet the demand in this region which will allow more NDIS participants to regain their quality of life without having to leave their home or travel far from it”.

IOT has opened a clinic in Oran Park, currently servicing occupational therapy participants up to five days a week.

Participants can either visit their clinic or arrange a home visit.

“Opening a new clinic during the latest COVID-19 lockdown has had its challenges, but these are small challenges compared to those our participants face every day. We follow all directions from NSW Health and the NSW Government to ensure our staff and our clients can still access our much-needed services” Marie said.

Following the success of their industry leading Wollongong Capacity Building Centre, IOT hope to develop the same multidisciplinary centre in the Macarthur region so people with disabilities can access holistic and integrated care from a range of allied health professionals without having to travel to Wollongong.

Occupational Therapist, Mel Waite, who has over seven years’ experience in the allied health space, heads IOT’s service delivery in Macarthur. “I can’t believe just how much demand for our allied health services there is in the Macarthur region” she said.

The team work closely with each participant to understand their needs, create, and deliver a tailored action plan, and provide appropriate care and treatment to help them get more out of life.

“Knowing we come to work and help NDIS participants to build their functional capacity and lead fuller lives makes my job even more worthwhile.”

“We are still able to complete home visits as we are considered an “essential service”, however as COVID-19 has caused some understandable worry, we can also provide treatment by phone or via telehealth services” she added.

A physiotherapist will also become a permanent fixture in IOT’s Macarthur centre soon.

For more information about IOT and their services, visit https://iotah.com.au/. r Inside the new clinic | Image/Article: IOT

Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours Woolworths has gone digital with its popular Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours, with a new look to the education program set to provide more opportunities for Oran Park, Harrington Park, Harrington Grove and Gregory Hills students to learn where their fresh food comes from.

Years 5 and 6 primary school students can now be the first to experience the digital program.

Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tour was the first national program of its kind when it began in 2018, and to date more than 260,000 Australian school and early learning centre students have participated in the in-store experience.

Designed in collaboration with educators, food scientists and nutritionists, the program also allows students the ability to virtually step onto an Australian farm to learn how fresh food is grown and meet some of the farmers who supply fruit and vegetable to their Woolworths stores.

The redesign comes as new Woolworths’ research shows that less than half of the children in NSW and ACT surveyed aged 6-14 could correctly identify a leek, apricot, or a beetroot. It also highlighted a lack of understanding on where fresh food originates with many kids having never visited a crop farm.

Woolworths Gregory Hills and Woolworths Oran Park Group Manager, Danny McGinley said: “As Today’s Fresh Food People, we’re committed to helping local families make healthier and easier decisions when it comes to their lifestyles.

“A big way we can do that is by educating younger Aussies about where food comes from, the food production process, Aussie suppliers and growers, and the need to support a sustainable future. Our new Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tour achieves all this using technology to create a fun learning experience.

“Taking the Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours online also enables teachers to bring the curriculum virtually to life, even if students are learning from home. Students can discover the importance of how their fresh food makes it into local stores and helps them build a healthier relationship with fruits and vegetables”.

Like the in-store Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours ‘book a tour’ program, schools interested in participating in the new digital program can request a free classroom kit that contains all the materials and lesson plans required, along with access to a supporting Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours app.

The roll out of the new digital program will start with Years 5 and 6 and be available to Kindergarten to Year 4 from early 2022.

To find out more about Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Digital Discovery Tour program and how to request a classroom kit, visit www.woolworths.com.au/discoverytours. r The program is available to Years 5 and 6 students now | Image/Article: Woolworths

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Event Hospitality & Entertainment Welcomes New Atura Hotel in Oran Park

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) have announced it has entered into a management agreement with Greenfields Development Company for a new Atura Hotel in the South-West Sydney growth suburb of Oran Park.

Anchored within the $500m Oran Park Podium and integrated within the lifestyle, retail, and entertainment precincts, due for completion in late 2023, the urban resort will be a key offering for the south-west Sydney corridor and a gateway property for Western Sydney Airport.

An urban lifestyle hotel, Atura Oran Park will open with 184 design-led rooms, generous conference and meeting facilities, an outdoor pool and terrace and a locally inspired restaurant and bar, all overlooking the newly designed town centre and surrounding parks.

Peter Hill, Director of Development for Event Hospitality and Entertainment said “We are thrilled to be working with Greenfields Property Group to deliver this outstanding new Atura hotel. With anticipated growth in the region with the development of Western Sydney Airport, there will be strong demand for this project, and we look forward to Atura becoming an integral part of the local community”.

Greenfields Director, Mark Perich said “EVENT has enormous enthusiasm for South-West Sydney’s vibrant growth trajectory. Following the highly successful opening of Atura Adelaide Airport, EVENT have proven they are the perfect partners to deliver this highly anticipated resort for the South-West Sydney corridor. Oran Park is seeing tremendous growth in business, sporting, and leisure investment, and we look forward to working with the team at Event on Atura Oran Park to support this new, exciting accommodation development”.

One of the fastest growing towns in NSW, Oran Park Town is one of the largest master planned communities in the state, covering over 1,000 hectares in south-west Sydney. Atura Oran Park will be purposefully positioned in the centre of the town on the corner of the Oran Park’s main street (Podium Way), providing a seamless future connection with the adjacent shopping, medical, business, civic and entertainment precincts.

Further details regarding Atura Oran Park will be announced soon. r Feature Article [Cover + Above] Artist’s impression of Atura Oran Park | Image/Article: Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited/Greenfields Development Company

POLICE NEWS

Man Charged after Defrauding Elderly Woman – Narellan A man appeared in court last month charged after allegedly defrauding an elderly woman of almost $25,000.

In September, an 81-year-old woman was contacted via a social media messaging service by a person purporting to be from a law enforcement agency.

After speaking to the person online, the woman was convinced to disclose personal information before being contacted by phone by a person claiming to be an agent from the Australian Federal Police.

As instructed, the woman attended a bank branch on two separate occasions to withdraw a total of $24,000.

On each occasion, an agent named ‘Alex’ attended her home to collect the money as arranged.

On Monday 13 September, the woman again attended a bank branch at Narellan and spoke to staff who notified police.

Detectives from Camden Police Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

A 36-year-old man was subsequently arrested outside the woman’s Harrington Park home about 6.30pm.

During a search of his vehicle, investigators allegedly located an envelope containing $12,800 cash withdrawn from a Bowral bank branch.

He was taken to Narellan Police Station and charged with two counts of obtain property by deception, attempt to obtain property by deception and recklessly deal with proceeds of crime.

Police will allege in court that the man attended the woman’s home on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 September 2021, to collect $9,000 and $15,000 respectively.

The Bankstown man was refused bail to appear at Picton Local Court (Tuesday 14 September 2021).

Police are warning members of the public not to provide any personal information over the phone and are urged to contact their local police station should they receive a phone call from someone they don’t know requesting money.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Camden detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Oran Park Probus Club

The aim of Probus is to promote friendship, fellowship, and fun among retired and semi-retired people in the community through regular meetings, activity groups, tours, and outings.

Unfortunately, all meetings and activities of Oran Park Probus Club are currently suspended due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The Committee offers our members the chance to connect with each other through ZOOM Craft group, where a bit of craft and a lot of chat happens and Coffee and Chat ZOOM meetings. We hold the monthly general meeting via ZOOM and have been able to secure some interesting speakers who are willing and able to give ZOOM presentations.

Last month, we had a very interesting talk about assistance dogs and the benefit they bring to their owners physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Members were also invited to a ZOOM Coffee and Chat. It is interesting to hear what has kept members occupied during the lockdown – jigsaw puzzles, painting, computer games, researching family trees, model making, knitting, sewing, crochet, gardening, and DIY projects to name a few. There is always something new to learn on YouTube. Perhaps take a virtual tour of one of the world’s museums or read or listen to an ‘e’ book. So much to do that time passes quickly!

Whilst it may be a while before there can be any large group activities or meetings, the Oran Park Probus Club Committee will continue to hold meetings and discuss possible activities that may be undertaken when the lockdown rules ease and it is safe for members to participate in certain activities.

To find out more about Probus or Oran Park Probus Club, please email oranpark@probusclubs.com.au or 0410 758755.

FAITH – NEWLIFE ANGLICAN ORAN PARK

Article Written + Submitted by: Lead Pastor Stuart Starr @ New Life Anglican Church W: newlifeanglican.org.au E: stuart@newlifeanglican.org.au A: Cnr Central Avenue + Marcus Loane Way, Oran Park NSW 2570

“Are We There Yet?” Remember road trips? It seems like another lifetime, doesn’t it? That questions of exactly when we would arrive is an odd one.

How exactly does it help to know that it’s 3 hours and 45 minutes before you get to Nan’s place? And yet we ask it.

Many of us are having an “are we there yet,” moment with the current pandemic. It’s not that we need a date, but more that we need some assurance that there *is* a date! I was reading one of David’s Psalms the other day and he expresses his soul anguish in this way, “How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?”

It may be sobering (or encouraging) to see such honesty in the Bible. Perhaps you feel it too. “God, have you forgotten me? God, do you care for our distress?” He hasn’t, and He does. David eventually acknowledges this in the final verses of Psalm 13.

“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the LORD’S praise, for he has been good to me”.

Rather than embracing despair the author recalls God’s character - “your unfailing love,” God’s rescue - “your salvation,” and His record of doing well by His servant - “he has been good to me”.

As we await the end of our current restrictions and trials we do well to remember God’s faithfulness, to rest on His goodness, and to revel in His salvation. For many of us this is hard to do on our own. If you’d like some encouragement from others on the same journey join us one Sunday online - we’re almost there.

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Article Written + Submitted by: Fr David Catterall MTh - Parish Priest @ St Mary MacKillop Catholic Parish Oran Park P: 02 4648 2226 W: www.marymackillopparish.org.au A: 94 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 Facebook: www.facebook.com/oranparkparish Twitter: www.twitter.com/oranparkparish Last month during one of the daily COVID press conferences, Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons (from Resilience NSW) said that while we might at this time need to be physically distanced, we need to be socially connected. This is so true; at a time when we are called, following health advice, to observe ‘physical distancing’ our ‘social connectedness’ (and I would go so far as to also say our ‘spiritual connectedness’) is so important to combat what some have called 'COVID fatigue'.

But at the same time as striving for ‘social and spiritual connectedness’ in our own lives, as one website article I came across said we need to remember that “Not everyone has a large group of friends or family to check in on them. If you know of or notice someone who seems like they might be a bit lonely, make an effort to check in. Pop a note in their letterbox, send them a message, or just give a friendly wave and ‘How are you?’ as you walk by (without getting too close). We often think of older people becoming isolated in their homes at times like these, but it’s not just the elderly who might become lonely. Young people who live alone, single parents whose kids are now suddenly at home all the time, shift workers and people who travel to work away from their families – there are a lot of people in our communities who could do with a friend right now, and connecting can make you both feel good” In the Acts of the Apostles 2:42-47 we read that the disciples “were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need”.

We as the disciples of today, irrespective of if we would name ourselves as people of faith or not, are reminded through our own experience of lockdown or self-isolation that we need social and spiritual connectedness. Let’s hope that we will not forget this once this time of crisis is over. For as they say, when this pandemic is over, we need to always remember the value of our relationships with others. “Keep checking in, keep communicating, keep making the time to prioritise the relationships that make you feel great. It’ll be good for all of us”.

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City2Surf Goes Virtual in 2021

The Sun-Herald City2Surf has confirmed that a physical event will not be possible in 2021, with organisers progressing with a virtual run allowing participants to take on the 14km event in their own neighbourhoods.

Unfortunately, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and current NSW Government restrictions on mass gatherings, it’s not possible for organisers to hold a physical City2Surf as hoped on Sunday 17 October 2021.

Participants are being encouraged to run on their local neighbourhood streets between Sunday 17 and Sunday 24 October as part of the City2Surf Virtual Run. Last year more than 13,000 people from across Australia and around the world took part in the first ever City2Surf Virtual Run, with organisers looking forward to welcoming back participants and new to take on the 14km event in a COVID Safe manner.

Chris Jarvis, Regional Director of The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of City2Surf, said the Virtual Run will provide a great opportunity for participants to get behind a common goal, not only training for the run but raising vital funds for charities in need.

“We had hoped that the situation in Greater Sydney would have improved enough to allow a physical event to take place this October but unfortunately it has become clear that we won’t be in a position to welcome tens of thousands of people to the event in the timeframe at hand,” said Jarvis. “While it’s disappointing that we can’t take to the streets between Sydney’s CBD and Bondi Beach it’s great that we can celebrate the magic of the City2Surf once again with a virtual run”.

The City2Surf Virtual Run will provide an opportunity for people to take part in an event in a COVID Safe manner, while also raising much needed funds for those in need.

To take part in the City2Surf Virtual Run participants register online, download a dedicated City2Surf Virtual Run app, and then walk, run, dance, or skip the 14km distance wherever they are between 6am AEDT on Sunday 17 October and 6pm AEDT on Sunday 24 October 2021.

In 2021 the City2Surf will debut a new brand and website, designed to reflect the fun and excitement associated with this iconic Sydney event. With 50 years of fun behind us, the time is right to start looking towards the future and bring this event to life for the next generation of runners.

Entries for the City2Surf Virtual Run are now open.

For more information on the City2Surf Virtual Run, visit www.city2surf.com.au. r 2019 Sun-Herald City2Surf | Image: Salty Dingo | Article: The IRONMAN Group

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FROM THEWORD EDITOR THE LAST October brings with it sun filled days, picnics and ‘friend bubbles’.

As vaccination rates climb, so do the hopes of many in anticipation of the much talked about ‘Freedom Day’.

After 3 long months of lockdown it seems that we are on the cusp of some sort of ‘normality’. While life will never truly return to what was, this process and time has helped prepare us all for living ‘with’ Covid.

Some have witnessed heartbreak and loss during these tough times while others have had to learn to pivot and adapt to changing times; all of us together have had to adopt new ways.

We thank our loyal advertisers and readers for continuing to support us through these challenging times of late. It’s your support that has kept us in over 27,000 letterboxes across 20 suburbs and 83,000 readers!

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