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Locals’ Fashion for life event, Liverity
LIVERITY CAN, TOO
The idea for Liverity ‘Fashion for Life’ a fundraiser with styles paraded for and by people being treated for cancer, was born about a year ago by Longueville resident, Linda Botter.
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A dozen women and men who are battling or have recently battled cancer will pivot on a catwalk to celebrate life at a local August 24 fashion fundraiser made possible by Lane Cove businesses and local volunteers. Linda Botter has first-hand knowledge of the toll taken not only by cancer but also its treatment. Linda came up with the idea for ‘Liverity’ while undergoing exercise physiology at CancerFit, a cancer-specific Linda Botter, Liverity founder (left) with friend, rehab centre in St Leonards. and CEO Can Assist, Emma Phillips. Most of the models taking the catwalk in Liverity attend CancerFit as part of their treatment, and the entire event was made possible by local businesses and volunteers. “I am blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm shown [by Lane Cove businesses] in making Liverity happen,” said Linda. “From garments provided by so many of the boutiques, hair styling by Toni & Guy and makeup generously donated by Tres Jolie. It’s a great community to be part of”. People undergoing cancer treatment experience physical, mental and emotional trauma. Linda says this event gives them the chance to put all that aside for a day and celebrate life and community spirit, while raising money for rural cancer patients through Can Assist. Catwalk models receive personal styling by Greenwich stylist Sally Bruce, and coaching in catwalk choreography by Northwood local Kim Walters, a professional dancer. Linda surrounded herself with a team of skilled and dedicated volunteers from around Lane Cove and approached the boutiques in Lane Cove for the opportunity to dress a model for the night. Money raised through ticket sales to the event and other fund-raising on the night goes to Can Assist a NSW-based charity giving financial and nonfinancial support to rural people being treated for cancer. WHAT: ‘Liverity’ an uplifting, fun, night out with a fashion focus that will help rural people with cancer. Evening host is media personality, Erin Molan. WHEN: Saturday August 24, 2019 at 6:30pm WHERE: McQuoin Hall, Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College, 128 Miller Street, North Sydney WHY: To celebrate life and community and send all proceeds to Can Assist
TICKETS: To the Liverity Spring Show are on sale now at www.trybooking.com/507183
CAN ASSIST: https://www.CanAssist.com.au/
When you need a hearing aid, where do you go?
When the time comes to get a hearing aid, it can be difficult to know where to go. Follow this checklist for the right clinicial and right result – advertorial by Damian O’Connor, Audiologist, WHAT The Hearing Centre.
• Look for an audiologist who is university-trained, is a member of Audiology Australia and has government accreditation. • Check the hearing clinic supplies a range of brands of hearing aids at a range of prices. Is the hearing clinic owned by a manufacturer? • Ask if they do Real Ear Measurement (REM). REMs assess the performance of hearing aids based on your hearing test, the acoustics of your ears and using presented speech sounds. Once set based on this assessment, speech sounds are amplified more accurately and fittings are much more successful. • Make sure you like and can trust your clinician. Find one with several years’ experience fitting aids. If they are pushy to sell products and don't thoroughly consider your needs, try somewhere else. • Spend within your budget. Most major hearing aid brands these days are high quality. • You pay more if you want more advanced noise processing and more features. • Ideally, bring someone along to your first appointment, and ask lots of questions. WHAT the hearing centre in Lane Cove is independent, accredited and offers most brands and prices. And our experienced Audiologist, Damian O'Connor, will ensure you get the best outcomes based on your budget and needs.
WHAT The Hearing Centre 174 Longueville Rd Lane Cove Ph 9420 2300 www.thehearingcentre.com.au
See Adrienne’s top packing list here
It’s time to go …
When it comes to preparing to get away, frequent travellers seem to have it all down pat. Wrong. The week leading up to any journey still unsettles Adrienne Witteman because a few grenades come over the horizon and her best laid plans disappear. Advertorial by Adrienne Witteman of Trendsetter Travel and Cruise Centre.
Disruptions aside, there are several common-sense things I do to minimise their effects, and these steps might help you, too.
1. Around a month before travel, I check my diary to see what’s scheduled before I leave so I have a mental map of my confirmed commitments and timings. If my diary has become too full, I try to rearrange appointments in the week prior to my departure to free up as much time as possible. 2. At the same time, I recheck all flight times, hotel and car bookings and most importantly, check my insurance is up-to-date, and that I comply with visa requirements. 3. I look at the DFAT site in case there’s something I need to know. I’m lucky enough not to need any medications but this can be unexpectedly problematic in countries such as the UAE, which classifies some common Australian medicines as prohibited drugs. 4. I also check my passport is good. I know it won’t have expired but I check nonetheless. (A word of warning – if your passport is tatty or has gone through the washing machine, it WILL NOT meet requirements so replace it immediately.)
5. I start to empty the fridge, not throwing food away but planning meals to use what won’t survive a three or four week hiatus.
6. In the office, I start to recheck clients’ files for upcoming payment due dates and essential tasks before I leave. I do work while away but some things are more easily managed from my desk! 7. A week before travel I move onto the list mentally checking the list of clothes and stuff I’ll need without having to visit a laundromat more than once a week. I admit I inevitably bring home things that I don’t use or wear – but better than running short. 8. I’m ashamed to admit my packing is often done last minute, three hours or so before I leave for the airport or, all going well, the night before. Wise packers tell me this is not good enough and I’m wise enough to agree. But the list sees me through. 9. You’ll see that top of my list is all the techno gadgets that I’ll need. I can always buy more clothes, or muddle through with not enough, but this won’t do for critical hardware. Rereading this makes it all seem so systematic and easy – and I suppose it is if you follow the list religiously and do it early … Every time I travel, I make the resolution that next time I’ll get it all right! Happy travels!!!
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