news Seniors to be rewarded with gift packs for taking part in NSW governmentbacked dementia health initiative Lane Cove Ferry saved
Adults over 65 are being encouraged to participate in a Macquarie University “Brain Bootcamp” initiative to determine their dementia literacy, with the first 1000 people receiving a free Bootcamp gift box. Dr Joyce Siette has been funded by the NSW Government to create the Brain Bootcamp public health initiative. Supported by the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University, the aim is to increase seniors’ awareness of dementia risk factors and initiate lifestyle changes to maximise brain health for free. Research on the prevention of dementia has identified risk factors “that we have the power to change” says Dr Siette. These are known as modifiable risk factors and together make up 40% of dementia cases. Dr Siette gathered a team of experts from around the world to create Brain Bootcamp – a vision that shows when seniors make small lifestyle changes they can instigate better brain health. Seniors are asked to log onto www.brainbootcamp. com.au to fill out some surveys that will create their own personalised brain health profiles. The profile will be included in a free Bootcamp package that will include strategies and complementary items to kickstart better brain health. There are 1000 gift boxes available. The initiative started on January 11th 2021, so best to get in quick. 6 TVO
Just before Christmas, it was revealed that the Captain Cook-operated Lane Cove Ferry Service would be discontinued, however, thanks to community pressure and discussions between local MP Hon. Anthony Roberts and the Minister for Transport, the ferry has been saved. “Transport for NSW has reviewed community and stakeholder feedback and can confirm the Captain Cook Lane Cove Ferry Service will continue in 2021. The proposed alternative school bus services due to commence from term 1 2021 will not be introduced in 2021, and the ferry service will continue.” The ferry runs from Lane Cove into the city on weekday mornings and makes the return journey to Lane Cove in the afternoons. The ferry stops at Longueville Wharf; Northwood Wharf; Greenwich – Bay Street Wharf and Greenwich Point Wharf.
Half a million-dollar boost for HH works program Hunters Hill local roads and infrastructure works will receive a half a million-dollar boost under a Federal Government grant program. Hunter’s Hill Council resolved to utilise the $455,733 from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Extension to fund a range of eligible projects. These include: a new pedestrian refuge island on Manning Road; a street tree planting program; footpath reconstruction; stormwater drainage inspections; relining of failed pipelines and road resurfacing. The works are expected to be completed by 30 June 2021.
