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January 6, 2022
The Northern Rivers Times
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NSW HEALTH IS CALLING ON NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE NEIGHBOURLY
This holiday season, NSW Health is calling on NSW residents to look out for their neighbours, especially if they live alone, are bereaved, or separated from family. Chief Psychiatrist Dr Murray Wright said the holiday season is not a universally joyful occasion and there will be people in our neighbourhood’s experiencing loneliness, grief, and stress. “Don’t underestimate the power of giving others your time, your conversation or inviting them to share a meal with your family,” Dr Wright said. “They’re among the most important gifts we can give each other. Positive, healthy relationships have a direct impact on our sense of wellbeing. They can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and boost our self-esteem. “In contrast, loneliness is a risk
factor for depression and thoughts of suicide. “Make an extra effort this holiday season to be there for older members of your community; young people who don’t have strong relationships with their parents; people whose loved ones have died recently; and people in financial difficulties. “You cannot solve their problems, but your time, companionship and consideration could reassure them that they’re not alone in their time of stress or heartache. “If you are someone who’s struggling, and perhaps having thoughts of suicide, please don’t struggle alone or in silence. “Please turn to people you trust, talk to your GP, or call a 24-7 crisis line, such as Lifeline, Suicide Call Back Service or Kids Helpline. “It might seem hard to
believe at this precise moment, but life can get better, and you can rediscover hope for your future.” If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please contact the below services:
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Lifeline: 24/7 support 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 24/7 support 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline: 24/7 support for children or young adults 1800 55
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1800 NSW Mental Health Line: For referrals to local mental health services by local mental health professionals 24/7, call 1800 011 511 An extended list of
extra mental health support services can be found here: https:// www.health.nsw.gov. au/mentalhealth/ services/Pages/ support-contact-list. aspx
ASIC bans two Tweed Heads-based financial advisers for five and seven years ASIC has banned James Furnell and Adrian Summers for seven and five years respectively. Mr Furnell was a director and authorised representative of United Wealth Group Pty Ltd (United Wealth Group). Mr Summers is the director, and was an authorised representative and responsible manager, of United Wealth Group. The ban prevents Mr Furnell from providing any financial services, performing any function involved in the carrying on of a financial services business and controlling an
entity that carries on a financial services business. ASIC found Mr Furnell failed to act in his clients’ best interests by failing to conduct reasonable investigations of products that might meet his clients’ needs. He failed to provide appropriate advice and engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by failing to disclose his association with a product provider and misleading clients in relation to product fees. The ban prevents Mr Summers from providing any financial services, controlling an entity
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have been banned. Background Mr Furnell was an authorised representative of United Wealth Group from 1 September 2017 to 16 June 2021. He was a director of United Wealth Group until 23 April 2021. Mr Summers was an authorised representative of United Wealth Group from 15 December 2018 to 26 July 2021. He was a director of United Wealth Group from 15 March 2019 and responsible manager from 1 April 2019.
