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Thank you to our volunteers
by Tuart Place Program & Volunteer Coordinator Jo Hocking
We are very fortunate to have a wonderful team of volunteers who support Tuart Place. We would like to acknowledge the hard work of our volunteers and say “thank you”. You make an enormous difference and we couldn’t provide such a great service without you. On behalf of everyone who benefits from the services provided by Tuart Place, we would like to thank: the FACT Board for their strong governance and stewardship; Dr Lesley Silvester (WA Genealogical Society) for family tracing; lawyer Gary Dean for pro bono legal support; and counsellors Dickon, Catherine and Romi for their work with our Phone Outreach Service. Thank you to our mailout volunteers: David M, Kevin C, Ron A, Wayne R, Dave L, John R; and the Bunnings Sausage sizzle team: John & Epe R, Ann McV, Mary M, Noel B, Alf Z (dec), Peter B, Julie D, Kevin C, Iren H, and many others for their great fundraising work. Thank you to Trish, Mary, David B, Hasitha, Emily, Florence, and Yoyo (IT support and Zoom meetings) and Vera and her ‘Krafty Ladies’ for creating and organising presents for end-of-year raffles and Xmas lucky dips. In addition to his role on the FACT Board, Kevin Collins has assisted in many areas - most recently installing five new hand sanitiser dispensers at Tuart Place. The help of longstanding Tuart Place volunteer David Moir has been invaluable during this time. David has been on-site at Tuart Place regularly, and his ongoing help with cleaning, maintenance and other tasks is greatly appreciated by all of us.
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Tuart Place lending library
The Tuart Place lending library is full of great books, jigsaw puzzles and games. Feel free to browse our selection and borrow items. We are grateful to Rosyln Hackett for sorting and reorganising the books and other resources. It has made a world of difference to our library.
Phone counselling and social support
Telephone counselling and support from Tuart Place has become more important than ever since COVID-19 caused us all to change the way we interact and connect with others. When the initial period of lockdown started in WA, Tuart Place staff and volunteer counsellors swung into action and reached out by phone to participants who would Vicky in Reception at Tuart Place normally attend the Centre in person, or who may need help to link with essential services. As State Government restrictions have started to ease, we have been able to resume face-to-face appointments with individual people on site. We’re looking forward to the 2-square-metre rule being lifted so we can once again have social and group gatherings at Tuart Place. In the meantime, telephone counselling Catherine and support continues to be a large part of our work, and we have discovered ‘Zoom’ video-calls as a way to bring small groups of people together for a friendly chat. If you would like to find out more, or to book an individual phone call or group video-chat by Zoom, contact Vicky or Natalie at Tuart Place.
Dickon
Contact Tuart Place to find out more about remote support options, or to book a call with our Phone Outreach counsellors Dickon and Catherine
Like us on Facebook
Have you liked the Tuart Place Facebook page yet? It’s a great way to stay in touch. We post lots of photos from events and also keep you up to date with relevant issues and forthcoming events. Find us at www.facebook. published every two months.
com/TuartPlaceFremantle It’s full of interesting articles and photos of things that have happened via 24 High Street. You can pick up a printed
Wanted: version at Tuart Place or contact us
Volunteer bus driver
Do you have a C Class License and might you enjoy driving people to outings in a small bus? If so, please contact Jo at Tuart for the Social Activities Group.
‘High Street Happenings’ is a participant-produced newsletter Place. We are looking for a back-up driver
with your email address to receive the electronic version.
Save the date: Monday 14th December 2020
An extraordinary year calls for an extraordinary Christmas Party! As we may not be able to gather on-site as a large group this year, our Xmas party will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. Bookings will be essential for this two-course seated luncheon, and numbers will be capped at 150 this year. Keep an eye out for your invitation in the mail, and book in early with Vicky at Tuart Place to reserve your seat.
‘Tech Help for All’ A Be Connected initiative
Every Tuesday 9.30 – 11am at Fremantle Library
Do you need help using a computer or understanding how to use the internet and email? Join our Tech Help for All group sessions to learn beginner digital skills and improve your confidence using technology. Bring your own Windows laptop or borrow one of the library’s laptops. One-on-one mentoring sessions are available after your group session to practice your new skills and feel more confident and connected in our tech-driven world. Call 9432-9766 to ask one of our friendly library staff members to book you into one of the sessions or visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/techhelp
• 13 Oct: Using a computer with a mouse: • 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov: Internet for beginners • 10 Nov, 17 Nov: Setting up MyGov (one-on-one sessions) • 24 Nov: Using MyGov • 1 Dec: Create and send email
2020 End-of-Year BBQ
Save the date: Sunday 15th November 2020
Annual end-of-year barbecue at Waterford Playing Fields 12noon to 3pm Free sausage sizzle provided Giant Raffle Entertainment by Fred Rea Family and friends welcome
This will be our 15th annual BBQ at
at Fremantle Library
Waterford!
Where is Tuart Place?
Tuart Place is located in the old Cleo’s Hotel at 24 High Street, in the West End of Fremantle, near the historic Roundhouse. There is no on-site parking, so some of our visitors park at South Beach and catch the Blue Central Area Transit (CAT) Bus, which stops close by in Phillimore Street, just after Cliff Street. If you are travelling on foot from Fremantle Train Station, Tuart Place is a five minute walk.
Tuart Times enquiries
Newsletter Editor: Philippa White Newsletter enquiries/contributions: via email to admin@tuartplace.org
With lawyer Gary Dean, by appointment. Call Vicky to book a phone or Zoom consultation to discuss any general legal concerns or questions with Gary.
Family tracing with Lesley
Dr Lesley Silvester, our family tracing expert from the WA Genealogical Society (WAGS), visits Tuart Place each month to help people find out more about their family histories. Lesley and her husband Mike also run ‘Time Trackers’, a busy genealogical firm that conducts family history research and specialises in British and Australian family history. Contact Vicky at Reception to book a one-hour session with Lesley on a Monday afternoon (between 12.30 and 4..00pm). This service is free of charge.
Next sessions in 2020:
National Redress Support at Tuart Place
If you would like to know more about the National Redress Scheme or get help completing the application form, book a confidential appointment with Jan or Sarah at Tuart Place. Jan and Sarah can also provide support throughout the process, in accordance with the individual wishes of each person. Sarah and Jan are both highly experienced and sensitive to the needs of people undertaking redress processes. To find out more, contact Reception at Tuart Place.
Monday 26 October
Monday 23 November
Monday 21 December
Tuart Place is the State funded service for care leavers: the Forgotten Australians, former child migrants from the UK and Malta, and members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants. Tuart Place provides individual counselling, telephone counselling, support groups, social activities, assistance with historical abuse complaints, volunteering opportunities, IT support & training, visiting health & legal services, family tracing, assistance to access records, and help in dealing with other agencies.
Counselling with Susy on Wednesdays
Bookings essential during COVID-19 restrictions.
Contact Vicky for an appointment
knowmore Legal Service:
with Susy. knowmore is an independent legal service that provides free and confidential legal help to survivors of abuse, and offers information and advice about the justice and redress options that may be available. knowmore also offers free financial counselling to people engaging with the National Redress Scheme. knowmore has offices across Australia. Contact details for the Perth office are below.
knowmore Legal Service Level 5, 5 Mill Street Perth WA 6000 Free advice line: 1800-605-762 web: www.knowmore.org.au
