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Your chance to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Penrith next Thursday
First look inside Luke Priddis Foundation’s new learning space JADE ALIPRANDI
he team at the Luke Priddis Foundation in Penrith proudly unveiled their brand new state-of-the-art sensory integration learning space on High Street this week. A long time in the making, the project was made possible by Penrith Lions Club, Australian Lions Foundation and Bondi Lions Club, with the Penrith branch donating a whopping $18,000. On hand to help show off the new space was Penrith resident Maddison Fellowes, who was the first child at the Foundation to receive therapy just over three years ago. “This space is absolutely amazing – Maddison can come in here and play while getting her therapy at the same time,” Maddison’s mum, Kelly said. “The Foundation is just brilliant – the support from the team over the last few years has been amazing and I can’t thank them enough.” General Manager of the Foundation, Tamara Van Antwerpen, told the Weekender it’s a dream come true to see the room up and running. “It’s quite overwhelming,” she said. “I made a personal commitment from myself and my own family’s experiences as well as my position at the Founda-
T Superintendent Brett McFadden, Senior Sergeant Viv Motbey and Sergeant Karen Ritchie from Penrith Police with Gai Hawthorn from Penrith CBD Corporation EMILY NEWTON
fficers from Penrith Local Area Command are inviting the community to come together to have a chat over a cup of coffee next week. On Thursday, February 23, local officers will come together at 10am in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and, of course, drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the police work in the Penrith region.
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“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” Commander of Penrith Local Area Command, Superintendent Brett McFadden said. “We are all engaged in the digital age of social media, but the face to face connection is something to be valued. These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.” Coffee with a Cop begins at 10am at Skipton’s Café, Skipton’s Arcade, 541 High Street in Penrith on Thursday, February 23. Similar events are being held right across NSW.
the western weekender » Friday, February 17, 2017
Police
Luke Priddis with Maddison Fellowes and her parents Michael Fellowes and Kelly Fellowes. Photo: Melinda Jane tion to make this happen – without the community it wouldn’t have happened. It’s an emotional time that’s for sure.” The Foundation aims to help families and children who have Autism with over 500 families seeking help from the team on a regular basis. The room will be used to hold both group and individual therapy sessions. For more information on the Luke Priddis Foundation, visit www.lukepriddisfoundation.com. See more pictures on our website at www.westernweekender.com.au.
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