Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update September 22nd, 2019
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Spring School Holidays Issues
Please note that Issue 423 will be published Sunday September 29th and that Issue 424 will be published Sunday October 13th.
There will be no Issue on Sunday October 6th.
Please have all News Items, Notices and Events for Issue 423 in by 12 pm Saturday September 28th.
Thank you very much.
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Vale: The Hon. James (Jim) Macken
December 23, 1927- September 18, 2019
The Hon Dr. James Macken AM, Pittwater gentleman, passed away on Wednesday at Coaster's Retreat.
Condolences and sympathy are extended to his family at this time. He was the proud father of 11 children and 23 grandchildren.
"Jim" Macken was admitted as a barrister in July 1963. He was appointed as a Judge of the Industrial Commission of NSW in 1975. After his retirement he wrote and lectured on Industrial Relations Law.
Before he joined the legal fraternity, Jim started on the waterways and was the Secretary of the Coxswains and Drivers union. Jim worked with Don Henderson and saw the Coxswain and Drivers Union merge with the Firemen and Deckhands Union around 1969.
Mr. Macken was a Justice of the Industrial Court of New South Wales until his retirement in 1989. He was appointed a member of the Order of Australia in 2003.
He was the Patron of the Avalon Beach Historical Society and the friend of many a resident. His books on local history provide extensive insights into the times and peoples of this place.
Funeral service for Jim Macken
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
At: St Mary's Catholic Church, North Sydney
Miller St, North Sydney
You are warmly invited to attend the funeral service and celebration of the life of Jim Macken. Following the service there will be refreshments available at the Ron Dyer centre, behind the church.
Tributes for Jim
The Hon. Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater:
Jim had an incredible ability to inspire others to learn about our local area, its history and all those who have contributed towards its development.
Camping at the Basin as a teenager I would regularly listen to Jim’s stories of the Western Foreshore and learned so much from him.
Jim didn’t just know the stories – he knew the background, the reasons and the finer details.
It’s thanks to Jim’s passion and skill that so much of our local history is well documented, shared and celebrated.
Jim has had a profound influence on generations of local residents and his excellent publications will ensure this continues into the future.
Brian Friend OAM:
A wonderful man and a very good friend. Have been associated with him since the very early 70's.
David Buchanan:
A great man lost. His historical knowledge of the area was unsurpassed and I have never been so captivated after him delivering one of his many historical talks. Such a great orator.
On his professional side, I once asked for his advice when I was studying industrial relations, as I had a complex assignment and assessment. When he read the subject matter, Jim handed me a book with the reply - 'this is the book I wrote about that.' A very talented man and well respected.
Rick Buhl:
Justice Macken used to hand down our maritime awards. Jim and l used to have a beer on the rocks at Coasters. Years ago now. Good man.
Lindsay Dive:
That’s a terrible loss to Pittwater. He was a very humble man who had the time to talk to anyone. R.I.P. Jim Macken.
Palm Beach Water Taxis:
R.I.P Jim Macken
We have lost a faithful loyal beautiful longstanding Local today, our heart and thoughts go out to his family, may he rest in peace.
Profile Of The Week: Issue 423
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Peter Fenley is the new President at Bilgola SLSC and a Branch, State and local legend!As Bilgola SLSC celebrates their 70th year of providing Vigilance and Service on Bilgola Beach and in its waters, and the Volunteer Patrol Season commences with the Spring School Holidays, an insight into what makes this great little club and beach safe from one of those who helps keep it so.
Peter will run as Profile of the Week in Issue 423.
Northern Beaches Dementia Friendly Community
Get involved! If you are living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia, we have an opportunity for you to get involved and have your say about your local dementia friendly community project. If you are interested please click the link below:
Click on logo above to visit their website.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019
Pittwater Place, Mona Vale stalls:
July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th
Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books, 9am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings, Narrabeen: 8am to 3pm
Saturdays, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th
Pets of the Week
NAME: Amelia
AGE/SEX: 4 years / F
BREED: Sharpei X Staffy
Amelia is a lovely friendly dog with people. She is good with kids and suits kids 8+yo. Our trainer says: "Beautiful dog who will make a great family dog. Very trainable. Knows Sit" She is strong on lead and loves bit of a jog but then settles to walking at a good pace. She follows direction well. She is inquisitive of calm dogs but if other dogs are reactive, she will react back. She enjoys pats and cuddles with walkers. She has a smooth coat and weighs 23kg. Walker say: "Keen to go, pulls on lead constantly. Ignored cars, lunges at dogs. Enjoys being patted." “Very kind and respectful, high energy staffy!”, “Food motivated. Likes to run at first but eventually slowed down to a good pace for walking." She comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. Her adoption cost is $450.
Linda
This poor girl, about 3yo, came to us with a prolapsed uterus. She was named after the angel who rescued her. She is a ginger and white DSH. She was in very poor condition as shown in some of the images. After a 2.5 hour surgery she has recovered and is slowly gaining weight. She is such a sweet affectionate cat. She is social with other cats.
She comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $220. To meet her please call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email cats@doggierescue.com
For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits and dogs at Doggie Rescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024.
Sydney To Auckland Ocean Race 2021: Centrepiece Of Major Summer International Events
To start on Sydney Harbour at 1pm on 30 January 2021, the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, organised by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in NSW in association with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS), is already gaining momentum with over 100 Expressions of Interest received.
The race will be the centrepiece of a summer of major yachting events in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on 26 December, and finishing in Auckland Harbour in time for RNZYS’s 150th Anniversary celebrations (for full details and visit: www.rnzys.org.nz) and the 36th America’s Cup.
Sporting rivalry between Australia and our friends across the paddock is well-documented, making this an enticing opportunity for sailors in both countries, and from outside, to take part. Foreign entities have already shown interest, lured by the whole package. And for international parties wishing to take part, RPAYC is talking to Sevenstar Yacht Transport to provide shipping at the best possible rates.
“It is an exciting time in yachting. The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 will be a special race in itself, but careful consideration also went into the timing of our race. It’s placement on the sailing calendar offers the keen yachtie plenty of options before and after the race,” RPAYC spokesperson, Rob McClelland said.
“Down the track, we will also have further exciting news to share with prospective entrants in relation to the race,” ended McClelland, not wanting to give too much away at this early stage.
A Category 1 race of 1250 nautical miles, the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 is open to offshore racing yachts, inclusive of a double-handed division (IRC, ORCi and PHS categories) superyachts, ocean racing multihulls (OMR rated) and incorporates a rally for cruisers. The race also provides cruising opportunities in New Zealand, the Pacific and to home ports before and after.
“The Club has been a pioneer in NSW in including and encouraging multihulls and double-handed entries into our offshore races, in particular our major events such as the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and the Pittwater to Paradise Regatta,” McClelland commented.
Among the early entries for the race, which finishes off RNZYS at Westhaven Marina where crowds will be gathered to welcome boats in, are RPAYC members Richard Hudson and Ian Edwards.
Hudson owns the modified IC45, Pretty Woman, and Edwards the Dehler 46, of Wings. The pair is well-travelled, regularly competing in races and regattas around the country and overseas. They have thrown down the gauntlet to others, as both already have entered in the 75th Sydney Hobart and plan to take full advantage of all that is on offer.
Ken Gourlay, the first Tasmanian and fastest and oldest Australian to sail around the world single-handed, has entered with his son Tristan, who last year competed in the Melbourne Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race. They should make a formidable team with their Pogo 40, Green.
In the lead-up to the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, the RPAYC will run courses and seminars on rating for Category 1 races, Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival, Marine Radio Operator, Senior First Aid and others, to be announced in due course.
The inaugural race has already attracted supporting sponsors, but the naming rights sponsorship is currently open and offers a prospective sponsor unusually diverse international opportunities. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please phone Rob McClelland on 0416 294 942 or email: gomer@ozemail.com.au
For all details, including entry and Notice of Race for the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, go to the official race website: www.sydneytoauckland.com
By Di Pearson
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update September 10th, 2019
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Pets of the Week
Beau
AGE/SEX: 15 weeks / F
BREED: Cattle X Staffy
Beau is a sweet active girl. She was very thin when she came from the pound at 8.6kg and we are building her condition. Beau is friendly with other dogs and is very sweet and affectionate with people. She is lively and jumpy so best suited to a family with older children and with someone home most of the time. She comes with puppy vaccinations, wormed, heartworm free, with desexing and microchipped. Her adoption cost is $600.
Ringo
Ringo is a sweet black and white 4 month old boy who was saved from the pound. He is cheeky and playful and loves his toys. Ringo is a little shy at first of new places and people but does warm up pretty quickly. Ringo got his name from the white ring around the top of his black tail. He is social with other cats and currently lives in a communal environment.
He comes desexed, wormed, F3 vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $220. To meet him please call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email cats@doggierescue.com
For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits and dogs at Doggie Rescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024.
Sydney To Auckland Ocean Race 2021: Centrepiece Of Major Summer International Events
To start on Sydney Harbour at 1pm on 30 January 2021, the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, organised by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in NSW in association with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS), is already gaining momentum with over 100 Expressions of Interest received.
The race will be the centrepiece of a summer of major yachting events in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on 26 December, and finishing in Auckland Harbour in time for RNZYS’s 150th Anniversary celebrations (for full details and visit: www.rnzys.org.nz) and the 36th America’s Cup.
Sporting rivalry between Australia and our friends across the paddock is well-documented, making this an enticing opportunity for sailors in both countries, and from outside, to take part. Foreign entities have already shown interest, lured by the whole package. And for international parties wishing to take part, RPAYC is talking to Sevenstar Yacht Transport to provide shipping at the best possible rates.
“It is an exciting time in yachting. The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 will be a special race in itself, but careful consideration also went into the timing of our race. It’s placement on the sailing calendar offers the keen yachtie plenty of options before and after the race,” RPAYC spokesperson, Rob McClelland said.
“Down the track, we will also have further exciting news to share with prospective entrants in relation to the race,” ended McClelland, not wanting to give too much away at this early stage.
A Category 1 race of 1250 nautical miles, the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021 is open to offshore racing yachts, inclusive of a double-handed division (IRC, ORCi and PHS categories) superyachts, ocean racing multihulls (OMR rated) and incorporates a rally for cruisers. The race also provides cruising opportunities in New Zealand, the Pacific and to home ports before and after.
“The Club has been a pioneer in NSW in including and encouraging multihulls and double-handed entries into our offshore races, in particular our major events such as the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and the Pittwater to Paradise Regatta,” McClelland commented.
Among the early entries for the race, which finishes off RNZYS at Westhaven Marina where crowds will be gathered to welcome boats in, are RPAYC members Richard Hudson and Ian Edwards.
Hudson owns the modified IC45, Pretty Woman, and Edwards the Dehler 46, of Wings. The pair is well-travelled, regularly competing in races and regattas around the country and overseas. They have thrown down the gauntlet to others, as both already have entered in the 75th Sydney Hobart and plan to take full advantage of all that is on offer.
Ken Gourlay, the first Tasmanian and fastest and oldest Australian to sail around the world single-handed, has entered with his son Tristan, who last year competed in the Melbourne Osaka Double-Handed Yacht Race. They should make a formidable team with their Pogo 40, Green.
In the lead-up to the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, the RPAYC will run courses and seminars on rating for Category 1 races, Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival, Marine Radio Operator, Senior First Aid and others, to be announced in due course.
The inaugural race has already attracted supporting sponsors, but the naming rights sponsorship is currently open and offers a prospective sponsor unusually diverse international opportunities. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please phone Rob McClelland on 0416 294 942 or email: gomer@ozemail.com.au
For all details, including entry and Notice of Race for the inaugural Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2021, go to the official race website: www.sydneytoauckland.com
By Di Pearson
Manly To Barangaroo Fast Ferry
I am pleased to announce that My Fast Ferry will operate a service from Manly to Barangaroo, commencing this Monday 16th September.
I have been working with other ferry operators and Transport for NSW to commence a new service from Manly to Barangaroo.
Bear with us whilst we finalise the service over the next few weeks - as it won’t be perfect but we are committed to sorting it out!
The service will depart from Hotel Wharf no. 3 (same as before) and leave on Monday (subject to change) at:
◾️ 6:55am
◾️ 7:25am
◾️ 7:55am
◾️ 8:15am
◾️ 8.45am
Return times will be put up on the MFF website.
It will be accessible by Opal, MFF card, cash and credit card.
I would like to thank My Fast Ferry for their willingness to step in and provide this service with a view to growing the patronage and routes from Manly.
This service will operate until the finalisation of wharf access at Barangaroo at which point a long-term Manly to Barangaroo fast ferry service, ideally with increased frequency, will be confirmed.
Show your support for the route: www.jamesgriffinmp.com/support_barangaroo_fast_ferry
James Griffin MP, MP for Manly
2019 Pittwater Community Service Award
Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes has announced passionate CPR awareness advocate Ian Hutchinson as the recipient of the Premier’s 2019 Pittwater Community Service Award.
Ian suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in 2018 when cycling around Narrabeen Lagoon and the combined effort of passers-by and paramedics was required to help revive him.
Following his frightening ordeal, during which he was technically dead for several minutes, Ian has embarked on a growing campaign to raise awareness about CPR and encourage local residents and community groups to learn the life-saving skill.
“Ian has turned his frightening experience into a positive and powerful message for others,” Rob Stokes said on Friday.
“Not content with simply telling his story, Ian has set about actively encouraging local community groups to promote CPR awareness and learn the life-saving skill.
“Ian’s key message is very clear – even a small amount of CPR knowledge can help save a life.
“The methods Ian deploys, including short humorous videos, are a little outside the square – but they’re incredibly effective because his messages cut through.
“It’s effectively a reverse domino effect – the more people who learn CPR the more people who can assist in sudden cardiac arrest situations.
“Ian’s determination and outlook is inspiring and this award is an important way to acknowledge the positive impacts he’s having throughout our community,” Rob Stokes said.
Further information on Ian’s campaign, and access to his instructional videos, is available at www.cprfriendly.org
Ian Hutchinson and Member for Pittwater, the Hon. Rob Stokes - photo by Michael Mannington, Community Photography
Bilgola Surf Lifesavers First Responders
Bilgola SLSC member and year 11 St Luke’s student Oliver Festa (16) saved a man’s life on Thursday on the B-Line bus network. Oliver boarded the bus for school at Mona Vale and found a man unconscious at the back of the top deck of the bus.Oliver quickly alerted the driver and arranged other travellers to help, getting the man into the recovery position and closely monitoring his very faint breathing. Oliver tried to find a pulse but was finding it very difficult to detect one.
While waiting for ambulances to arrive the man stopped breathing a number of times, and along with another club member (and city commuter) Claire Reading, Oliver commenced CPR, with a number of chest compressions. A faint breath was then detected so the man was put back into the recovery position.
Thankfully ambulances arrived and took over - finding a very faint pulse of 49 and stabilising the patient with oxygen.
Through Oliver’s quick response after finding the man, alerting the driver, stabilising him then giving him compressions, the man’s life was saved.
On Saturday (Sept. 14) the Ingleside NSWRFS volunteers were deployed on the Long Gully Rd, Drake bushfire in Tenterfield. This fire was still at Emergency Warning as of 4pm.
The fire jumped the Bruxner Highway north east of Sandy Hill. The fire was moving in a north-easterly direction towards homes in Red Rock and Rover Park. Residents were advised to seek shelter as the fire approached. The Large Air Tanker was sent in to assist.
Ingleside NSW RFS photo
This fire is 53,000 hectares in size and is now at Watch and Act status. This is the first day in the field for our local volunteers with another shift Sunday and Monday before returning home Tuesday.
Interested: www.InglesideRFS.org.au/join-us
Sept. 14, 2019 - 6.25pm: Watch and Act: Long Gully Rd, Drake (Tenterfield LGA) The threat to homes has eased. Winds are easing ahead of a predicted easterly change.
Ingleside volunteers are helping with Get Ready Day at Terrey Hills station today (sunday Sept. 15th) from 10am-2pm. Come along and get you bushfire survival plan ready.
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Modus Operandi Brewing Wins Champion IPA
FORMER TENANT RED IPA
AWARDED CHAMPION IPA IN AUS!
Last Thursday we brushed our hair, put non approved safety shoes on and scrubbed up for the night where Independent Brewers come together to celebrate the BEST of beer for 2019.
We were humbled to pick up medals for all of our beers entered (21 in total), a Gold for Wippa Snippa Session Pale and Former Tenant Red IPA and then the big gong of the night - CHAMPION IPA for Former Tenant Red IPA. This is the fourth time we have won the IPA trophy (last years Gainz and Zoo Feeder twice before that) but this year is extra special with entries up 40% and a trifecta for this beer in 2019 - Gold Sydney Royals 2019, Gold Aus. International Beer Awards 2019.
You may have noticed the "Certified Independent" seal on our cans, which was released in May last year for the 200 and counting independent Aussie breweries. When you see the seal you know you are buying from a brewery that is run and operated by Aussie mums, dads, mates, chicks, blokes, kids and dogs with jobs and profits kept in Australia. It's becoming more and more apparent that Aussies want to know who is making their beer and are actively looking for this seal on the back of their beer.
CERTIFIED INDEPENDENT
WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY MEAN
You may have noticed the above "Certified Independent" seal on our cans, which was released in May last year for the 200 and counting independent Aussie breweries. When you see the seal you know you are buying from a brewery that is run and operated by Aussie mums, dads, mates, chicks, blokes, kids and dogs with jobs and profits kept in Australia. It's becoming more and more apparent that Aussies want to know who is making their beer and are actively looking for this seal on the back of their beer.
If you want more info on who own who in the beer world, take look at this awesome infographic by Crafty Pint.
This is the perfect time to let you know about Indie Beer Day on October the 26th. To support your local brewery and indie breweries around the country, head to your local brewery, pub that pours Indie beer or a fresh can at home with your mates and give Indie Beer a cheers at 2.00pm AEST. There will be events all over Australia capturing this moment. Keep your eyes peeled on our socials for our shindig at the brewery - going to be a mighty CHEERS!
Modus Operandi Brewing, Mona Vale
Visit: www.mobrewing.com.au
Northern Beaches Dementia Friendly Community
Get involved! If you are living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia, we have an opportunity for you to get involved and have your say about your local dementia friendly community project. If you are interested please click the link below:
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019
Pittwater Place, Mona Vale stalls:
July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th
Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books, 9am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings, Narrabeen: 8am to 3pm
Saturdays, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update September 1st, 2019
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Zonta Centennial Celebrations
Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc. members have attended the Zonta Australia New Zealand Centennial Convention this week.
Zonta NB member Ann Asker was recognised amongst these ladies for 25 years service to Zonta. Wonderful to be in a photo with Zonta International President Sandy Venn Brown (on the left):
Ten members of ZCNB at the ANZCC
Coming up is the Zonta Club of Northern Beaches 2019 Centniniel dinner.
Book your seat for the Zonta Centennial Dinner on Monday 21 October celebrating 100 years of Zonta Advocacy around the world. With Jane Caro as guest speaker this will be a memorable evening while raising funds to assist women in need. Book for yourself or book a table of 6 to 10. Early bird price until 21 September. Booking details on poster below.
Narrabeen Youth Club Presentation Day 2019 Farewells Two Club Stalwarts
Narrabeen Youth Club (Netball) gave an official farewell to two wonderful and inspirational club volunteers - Ronda Alterator and Gail McDonough - as part of their end of season celebrations yesterday, Saturday September 7th.
"We thank you for everything ! NYC Life Members , committee members for all your time, commitment, dedication, coaching, mentoring etc etc ………. you will be sadly missed by us all.
Good luck in your retirement."
"Thanks to NYC Life Members Rikki De Waal, Christine Harris and Maureen Stephenson as well as special guest Maureen Boyle OAM and Ted Blackwood, Founder and Patron Of NYC.
Ted Blackwood, Founder and Patron at 2019 Presentation Day - NYC photo
2019 Recognitions
Congratulations to Lucy Kelly, worthy winner of the Ted Blackwood Most Outstanding Club Volunteer for 2019; thank you for all your contributions to Narrabeen Youth Club Netball we appreciate your time and effort.
Congratulations to Angela Kidd, our wonderful Umpires convenor winner of the Ronda Alterator Senior Umpire award for 2019 - thank you for all your time and effort this season.
The Narrabeen Youth Club Netball junior club girl award goes to Hannah Grice from our 15A who has been an amazing superstar. Thanks for your contributions to NYC with coaching, mentoring, training and playing as well as your wonderful MWNA representative for the past 5 years, training commitments and dedication to Narrabeen Youth Club Netball - well deserved!
The Narrabeen Youth Club Netball senior club person for 2019 is the amazing Megan Allan, congratulations and well deserved for your service to NYC over the past few years- we appreciate all your assistance and commitment.
The Narrabeen Youth Club Netball most improved team award for 2019 goes to the wonderful Sharryn Maree Brinkley and her 13E team on a remarkable 2019 season - so proud of the girls and great coaching.
Congratulations to ex Barrenjoey High School student Kirsten Milenko, young composer, who will receive the prestigious commission of the Roche Young Commissions program for 2021.
Kirsten was selected by Wolfgang Rihm, the Artistic Director of the Lucerne Festival Academy on Monday this week, 2nd of September.
Kirsten will write a work for orchestra, to be completed by 2021, which she will then revise and rehearse with Rihm and the Orchestra of the Lucerne Festival Academy in the summer of 2020. The world premieres of each of their works will take place as part of the 2021 Summer Festival.
Roche Commissions is a unique collaboration between Roche, the Lucerne Festival and the Lucerne Festival Academy. Since 2003, Roche biannually commission a new musical work from a renowned contemporary composer, on the recommendation of the artistic directors of the Lucerne Festival.
Rather than commissioning works that will cater to mainstream fashions or focusing on current popular appeal, Roche Commissions aims to enable musical works which venture beyond the conventional and which provide a source of intellectual stimulation and challenge. The composer interacts with several leading Roche scientists and after two years the commissioned work is premiered at the Lucerne Festival in summer.
The roots of this ground-breaking initiative stem from a partnership between Roche, the Cleveland Orchestra and Carnegie Hall which is now continued by the unique collaboration between Roche, Lucerne Festival and Lucerne Festival Academy.
Kirsten Milenko with Director of Lucerne Festival, Michael Haefliger.
Narrabeen Rock Pool Now Re-Opened
Narrabeen Rockpool is now Officially Re-Opened - Time to start training for Swimming to start back in October!!
Narrabeen Amateur Swimming Club
Narrabeen Amateur Swim Club has been part of the community for over 50 years. Events are held each year in Summer from October until March every Saturday morning starting at 9am. There are both senior and junior events ranging from 50m to 200m and also specialised 25m races for juniors. After the events on Saturdays a BBQ is available at our Club House overlooking North Narrabeen rock pool. Commencing after Christmas we also have a 400m race to be held on Thursday nights at 6pm.
New members are welcome and can contact us through our Facebook page or our email narrabeenswimclub@hotmail.com
New Membership - $60 per adult, $40 per child
Family Membership (4 people) - $120
Avalon Bilgola Swimming Club Summer Season
Also starting their Summer Season in October will be the Avalon Bilgola Swimming Club. All swimmers are required to register, registration covers your insurance.
Registration fees are $40 for the swimming season October – March.
Existing members will be supplied with a prefilled form on which they can correct any details that may have changed from last season.
New members can collect a form from the pool deck on race days of download one using the link below.
Members who are over the 18yrs without close child members (child or grandchild) in the club are required to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check.
Pets of the Week
Oscar
AGE/SEX: 4 year / M
BREED: Lab X Wolfhound
Oscar is a gorgeous gentle boy, who is very friendly with other dogs and affectionate with people. He is strong on lead and currently overweight at 48.8kg! Our vets say he needs to lose 5kg. He is very piggy with food -- typical lab! He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
Pancake
Pancake is a gentle 2yo male Dwarf Lop X rabbit who weighs about 2kg. He is social with other rabbits and is used to being handled by adult. He is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $150.
For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits and dogs at Doggie Rescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024.
RSL NSW Appoints Jon Black New Chief Executive Officer
September 2nd, 2019
The Board of RSL NSW has today announced the appointment of Jon Black as Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Black, a highly experienced executive with strong leadership experience across the Corporate and Government sectors as well as service in the Australian Army, will commence his role immediately. He will join and lead a revered community and veteran-focused organisation that is continuing to grow and evolve after several years of change and reforms.
“I welcome Jon to the RSL NSW family and look forward to working closely with him with support from an experienced RSL NSW Executive Team. Jon’s experience in leading a range of complex organisations with strong knowledge of governance practices is exactly what RSL NSW needs in our new CEO, with his service in the Australian Army ensuring there is strong knowledge of the challenges facing our members and the broader veteran community,” said Ray James, Acting President of RSL NSW.
L to R: Jon Black Chief Executive Officer and Ray James, Acting President of RSL NSW. RSL NSW Photo.
“The role that RSL NSW can and must play in the lives of veterans and their families is just as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. But as with all things, the way this should be done has evolved, and we need to evolve with it. We are confident that Jon is the right person to finalise these reforms and lead us into the future.”
Mr. Black was most recently Managing Director of TAFE NSW where he drove an extensive change management program throughout the state. Previous roles also include Director-General of Queensland Government Departments of Environment and Heritage Protection and Energy and Water Supply. He was also CEO of Queensland-based water utility Unitywater and Executive Director of the SEQ Council of Mayors.
Such corporate and government experience comes off the back of a 20-plus year career in the Australian Army that included deployment to the Middle East where he was Deputy Chief of Staff to the Multinational Force and Observers. Throughout his military career to the rank of colonel, Mr. Black demonstrated strong leadership in many roles, including as the Commanding Officer/Chief Instructor at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and Military Assistant to the Chief of Army.
“It is truly an honour to be charged with leading RSL NSW, a revered and iconic 103-year old organisation that rightfully means so much to so many people. The sub-Branches and extraordinary volunteers are pillars of the community. We must enable and guide them so that they can continue the great work taking care of veterans and their families on a daily basis in communities across the state,” said Mr. Black.
“It has clearly been a challenging time over the last two years and I commit to working tirelessly with the team at State Headquarters, the District Councils, sub-Branches and members across the state to ensure RSL NSW continues its leading role in member and veteran services, including strong advocacy and collaboration with a wide range of partners both within the veteran community and more broadly across governments and our corporate sector.”
With a commitment to serving veterans and their families, RSL members will be voting on a new constitution and revised standard operating procedures at the end of October that will provide further opportunity to grow and expand on the services delivered to its members and the broader veteran community and their families.
The proposed new constitution is part of a broader major reform program that has included lifting the ban on sub-Branch fundraising after two years of internal repair amid concerns around compliance failures that were brought to light during the Bergin Inquiry. RSL NSW has also recently undertaken state-wide Corporate Governance Training where Trustees and Executives from all 348 sub-Branches were invited to sessions held all across the State.
Today’s appointment comes as previous CEO Robyn Collins has announced her retirement. She will remain in the organisation for a short period to ensure a smooth handover to Mr. Black.
“The Board acknowledges and thanks Ms Collins for her dedication in leading the organisation through a tremendous amount of change in the last few years, building a solid base on which Jon Black and his team can further build. Much of what we have achieved in repairing the State Branch in the past two years has been due to her efforts,” said Mr. James.
The CEO search process was driven by an independent external search firm People for Purpose, who reported into a Nominations Committee of select RSL NSW Board Members and an Independent Third-Party advisor. All short-listed candidates were extensively vetted by several parties based on the advertised job description.
Notice Of Race Now Available For 2020 Australian Yachting Championships
September 4, 2019: Australian Sailing
The Notice of Race for the 2020 Australian Yachting Championships has been released, with online entries now open for what is sure to be one of the most competitive instalments of the pinnacle title for regatta format IRC racing in Australia.
This year’s championships will be hosted by the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania from 3-5 January, immediately following the conclusion of the 75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Hobart.
Racing will again be on offer for IRC rated boats across Divisions 1, 2 and 3, with racing to be conducted on the waters of the River Derwent, Storm Bay and the d’Entrecasteaux Channel.
The Australian Yachting Championships have a storied history. Some of the biggest and best offshore yachts are among its past winners, including Hooligan, Shogun V, Beau Geste and reigning back-to-back champion Ichi Ban.
In an effort to recognise the importance of passage racing in the Yachting Championships, for the first time the regatta will use the score of the Rolex Sydney Hobart as the first race of the series for AYC Division 1 boats only. Those boats will then be able to then change their configuration consistent with the IRC certificate under which they enter the Australian Yachting Championships.
As a result, the regatta will now include a balance of windward-leeward and truly challenging passage racing. It will also recognise the world-class fleet of blue-water racing yachts expected in Hobart through the inclusion of Australia’s premier offshore race.
Australian Sailing is encouraging all yachts who have completed the Rolex Sydney Hobart to stay around and compete in the Championships, with events and entertainment planned for the rest days between the two events.
This is the first time the Australian Yachting Championships have been hosted in Tasmania since it was established as a single-series event. Hobart has an extremely strong and vibrant sailing community, and with the Sydney Hobart celebrating its 75th anniversary it was the perfect opportunity to recognise both by bringing Australian Sailing’s premier offshore event to the River Derwent.
The Notice of Race is available now on the Australian Yachting Championships website.
Entries are also open, please click here to enter today.
Australian Sailing would like to thank our regatta partners at Events Tasmania and North Sail (Official Sail Maker of the 2020 Australian Yachting Championships).
About the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania is the premier yacht club in Tasmania conducting local events on River Derwent, national and international titles as well as finishing the blue water classic, the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.We are located in Sandy Bay, with close access to restaurants, bars, banking, gyms, supermarkets, Australia Post and only a 15 minute walk from Hobart’s city centre and waterfront.
Full Moon Market Set To Rock, Roll And Fix Those Tummy Rumbles
A few things about the Full Moon Markets on at Barrenjoey High School on Friday 13th September from 5pm
There are two rides
- The Cliff Hanger – like a big slide – cost will be $1 a ride
- Bucking Bronco - $2 a ride – longest ride will win $50. No riding backwards this year !
There will be food stalls and market stalls. Incredible Music on the main stage.
It is all outside on the basket ball courts and surrounds.
Spooky Forest to scare you.
Fireworks at 8.45pm.
Entry via Tasman Road Gates
A Family Event!
So much fun!
Liquid Time at 2018 BHS Full Moon Market - Sally Mayman photograph
Possum Bridge Installed
Friday September 6th, 2019
Very happy to see a Possum overpass is now in place on Wakehurst. Well done to the NSW Roads and Maritime Services and the Sydney Wildlife volunteers working on this for so long.
And thank you to Margaret G Woods for photos:
Northern Beaches Dementia Friendly Community
Get involved! If you are living with dementia or caring for someone living with dementia, we have an opportunity for you to get involved and have your say about your local dementia friendly community project. If you are interested please click the link below:
Local Volunteers Heading To 2019 NSW Volunteer Of The Year Awards Final
Volunteers from across our area were recognised for their outstanding contribution to volunteering at a special ceremony on August 24th, 2019.
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards is an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering which has grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country.
Regional finalists for the Awards are announced at 21 ceremonies throughout NSW and are invited to the Gala State Ceremony in Sydney for the announcement of the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award recipients for the Northern Beaches are:
Category Award Winner
Young Volunteer of the Year Hannah Chadwick, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Avalon
Adult Volunteer of the Year Martin Hayward, South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, from North Narrabeen.
Senior Volunteer of the Year Ian Lovelace, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Mona Vale
Volunteer Team of the Year Bear Cottage Volunteers, Manly
Northern Beaches 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Hannah Chadwick, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Avalon
The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said volunteers from across the Peninsula had given so much to the local community.
“Your volunteers build connections for people in communities across the region,” Ms Rygate said.
“They help to build such positive experiences and links to services across health, education and community sectors. Our ceremony recognises their work and allows us to say thank you.”
Robyn Wynen, 2018 Northern Beaches Senior Volunteer of the Year (L) and Rebecca Fitzpatrick, 2018 Northern Beaches Volunteer of the Year (R) presenting Hannah Chadwick with her Northern Beaches Volunteer of the Year Award.
Twenty-two year-old Hannah Chadwick has been volunteering for more than a decade. She began helping in the hydrotherapy pool at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and has continued her work there helping at fundraising events, supporting children at the respite house and on day trips.
She now volunteers for numerous other organisations, like the Manly Surf Life Saving Club, Wild Women on Top and many others.
Hannah is not only a very deserving recipient of the 2019 NSW Young Volunteer of the Year for the region but also the Northern Beaches 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year.
The Northern Beaches 2019 Adult Volunteer of the Year, Martin Hayward has dedicated 600 patrol hours at the South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club over the past decade. Additionally, Martin has supported the Club’s Bush Indigenous Program, assisted with fundraising to redevelop the Clubhouse and facilities, amongst numerous other programs.
The 2019 NSW Senior Volunteer of the Year for the region is Ian Lovelace, who has provided hundreds of hours of volunteer support for children at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Ian is also a volunteer driver at Kaddy Transport, helping to transport young children living with a disability.
The 134 team members of the Bear Cottage volunteer team provide support for so many young children with serious illnesses. They provide more than 10,000 hours of volunteer support each year helping with cooking meals, reading and entertaining children, cleaning and housekeeping, and many more activities.
Their amazing dedication and support over 18 years has earned them the 2019 NSW Volunteer Team of the Year for the Northern Beaches region.
The Awards are presented at 21 regional events held across every corner of the state, culminating in the State Finals at a Gala Ceremony in Sydney at the end of the year.
They are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW.
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019
Pittwater Place, Mona Vale stalls:
July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th
Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books, 9am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings, Narrabeen: 8am to 3pm
Saturdays, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th
Nat Young Returns To Pittwater
This former Warriewood and Palm Beach Legend is going to be at Mona Vale on September 17th to talk about his new book 'Church of the Open Sky'
Tickets at HERE ($10 + booking fee)
Join Berkelouw Books Mona Vale for an evening with Nat Young as he discussed his latest book Church of the Open Sky. Nat is one of the world’s surfing legends, winner of four world surfing titles and an inductee of the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame (1986).
Nat's seventieth birthday inspired some reflection on what exactly makes a surfing life, and on the waves and characters that have marked his remarkable time as a surfer–Miki Dora, Midget Farrelly and Kathy Kohner–the real Gidget, to name a few.
But surfing for Nat Young–and so many like-minded surfers–has never been about winning, never been about the sport. It’s a calling, an endless quest, a philosophy, a religion. Most of all, surfing is a way of life that has underpinned his other identities as board shaper, film producer, writer, raconteur, conservationist, activist, pilot, husband and father. Candid and wryly observed, Church of the Open Sky explores what it means to be a surfer, with a collection of true stories of Nat’s surfing life, and the friends, foes and heroes he’s met along the way.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter Update September 1st, 2019
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To contact Julian: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
From This Issue Of The PON:
NOTIFICATION OF POWER OUTAGE
There will be an interruption to supply on Tuesday, 3rd September from 7.30am to 5.30pm to allow Ausgrid to rectify cables that are touching trees.
The locations are:
- Hilda Avenue – road will be blocked at the intersection of Hilda Avenue and Thompson Street to attend to tree half way up the road
- 99 Thompson Street – road will be blocked from Cecil Street to the pole at that property
The light at the top of Bell steps has again been reported as out and it is anticipated that this will be rectified at the same time.
Notes on the Recent Elizabeth Park Hazard Reduction (25th August 2019)
As a recent CFU member (Community Fire Unit) – the blue gear, I volunteered to be involved in the recent hazard reduction at the top of the Island – Elizabeth Park.
I was amazed, and impressed, with the organisation required to conduct a safe and effective exercise – the big fire truck with its own tank, 2 support vehicles carrying gear and people, some 1000 metres of 38 and 25 mm hose (to completely surround the fireground, off-take lines with special nozzles at many points, 2 of the major tanks at the top of the island, all to do with safety and managing the ‘burn’ so as to reduce all the ground cover to ash and prevent flare-ups and ensure that the trees did not ignite.
There were about 15 of us – yellow and blue.
If you go for a walk up there you will see the result.
It was hard, concentrated work, especially for the 3 leaders, but very satisfying, and we learnt a lot about safety and fire management.
Then back for some excellent food and a couple of beers.
As we were told, we now have a big safety area which will be valuable in managing a bush fire attack if one occurs during this predicted hot summer fire season.
I thoroughly recommend getting involved in the RFS – either the blue CFU (we stay on the Island and defend it and our homes) or the yellow fire fighters (who will do that and also go off the Island to fight bushfires in other areas).
The RFS has 5 Fire Cabinets dotted around the Island, all containing the gear needed to put out spot fires and defend local areas.
Further courses for the CFU will be organised as required and you can simply contact Peter Lalor (Brigade Captain) by email at sirfb@sirfb.org.au
If you do join up, you will be learning to defend your home and the homes in your area.
Greg Roberts
Community Fire Unit Sector Leader – Tennis Sector
Legacy Week 2019
Buy a badge and help us support the families of our veterans this Legacy Week 1 – 7 September.
The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940’s and is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country.
The Legacy badge is a special emblem of support for our veterans’ families, symbolising our nation’s greatest values of mateship, compassion and fairness.
Legacy badges may be little but the funds they raise make a big impact in the lives of our veterans’ families.
Legacy Week is a time to give back to the families of those who have given so much.
Today, Legacy supports 52,000 widows, widowers and families and we need your help to continue making an impact.
Before reading about ways to support Legacy, please read Angela’s story to find out more about how Legacy help to look after our veterans’ families.
One More Weekend To The New Season: BYRA
One day it’s raining and 12C, the next great spring weather, blue skies and 28C . Difficult to know what season your in.To add to the confusion II was patrolling Coles the other day when I came across a shelf of Fruit Mince Pies. I know they start selling them in October but this is still August!
I walked a little further in Coles and there on the shelf were packets of Hot Cross Buns with chocolate chip and butterscotch! That’s Easter Fare!
One thing however that does give stability in this funny old world is that the weekend after this weekend on Sunday September 8th BYRA Sailing Season is starting the weekend after Father's Day every year.
Last weekend saw 20 Juniors in the sleepover at the clubhouse and a well-attended Round 4 of the BYRA Winter Series sailed in lightish ENE winds, but there was plenty for good racing. Just look at the Junior Section below to see the attendance for the Winter Series.
The results off this year's Winter Series are now published, see link below. During the 4 outings 21 boats took part . That is more than the Senior Racing fleet. Well done all who took part.
Results of the Winter Series click here
As indicated above a beautiful Sunday morning with light-ish winds saw the final round of the BYRA Winter Series with the majority of competitors from the Junior Section but also some new Senior Members and Parents participating. Thanks to Micheal Gillmaster and Cathy Aitken for manning the PCV (Principal Committee Vessel) and allowing the Vice- Commodore a day on the racecourse.
Your Junior Section chief Neal Aitken is arranging a visit from Rob Atkins of Truflo Sails, a very well know sailmaker and coach to the Flying 11 and Manly Junior fleets as well as the GURU of 13 and 16 ft skiffs on the harbour.
He will be at BYRA in the last couple of weeks before the Manly Junior States being held at BYRA in November and will talk about tuning your boat, mast and sail setting. Make a note of those two weeks and keep them free. You are guaranteed to go faster after a visit from Rob. More information nearer the date.
The Learn to Sail is open for places on Start Sailing 1 & 2, so you can make your bookings for all the learn to sail modules.
Dates to Remember
Sunday September 8th BYRA Sailing Season Commences- Race Briefing 12.15hrs
Welcome to Bayview Yacht Racing Association
The home of dinghy and yacht racing on the pristine Pittwater estuary.
Become part of our family and enjoy a rewarding social club community whilst developing life long skills and friends.
With some of the best water access and sailing conditions in Sydney, our safe and welcoming harbour caters for just about everyone. From the junior novice, to the seasoned pro, you too can experience the exhilaration of racing and play a role in our proud history of producing state, national and world champions.
If you’re looking to explore the great outdoors and life on the water join our family today.
Visit: https://byra.com.au/
Pets of the Week
Oscar
AGE/SEX: 4 year / M
BREED: Lab X Wolfhound
Oscar is a gorgeous gentle boy, who is very friendly with other dogs and affectionate with people. He is strong on lead and currently overweight at 48.8kg! Our vets say he needs to lose 5kg. He is very piggy with food -- typical lab! He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. Also included for the love and health of our dogs is a free Health and Wellness Voucher with our DR Vet. His adoption cost is $400.
Pancake
Pancake is a gentle 2yo male Dwarf Lop X rabbit who weighs about 2kg. He is social with other rabbits and is used to being handled by adult. He is desexed, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $150.
For further details or to meet all cats, rabbits and dogs at Doggie Rescue call 9486 3133 or email monika@DoggieRescue.com. Visit www.DoggieRescue.com to see all our dogs. www.facebook.com/doggierescue
Rehoming Organisation No R251000024.
Newport Rugby Grand Final Winners
The Newport Breakers Nicholson Cup (Colts) and Campbell Cup Side (3rd Grade) won their respective Grand Finals on Saturday, August 31st, topping out a great season for this club.
Congratulations to the Newport Opens (16-18yrs) who beat Forest 44 - 7 in their Grand Final at Concord last Sunday. Also the Juniors u15 Breakers won their Grand Final against Burraneer 33 - 24 at Wahroonga.
The Junior Girls also played off for the Emily Robinson Cup at Terry Hills.
Well done, also, to the Newport Seniors' 1st and 2nd Grades for reaching the semis. certainly a winter for the record books!
Third Grade team that played on Saturday:
Campbell Cup (3rd Grade)
Jersey First Name Surname
#1 Moses KERESI
#3 Geoff PRIOR
#2 Laiatea FOTOFILI
#4 Mark HODGSON
#5 Luke Perrin
#6 Thomas PRIDDIS
#7 Eliki SAGOA
#8 Daniel MOHENOA
#9 Kenny VUATA
#18 Sam TAUKITOKU
#11 Matthew DUNN
#12 Alexander TUCKETT
#13 Sean NEEDS
#14 Ben BOND
#15 Tom ALLEN
Res Michael MARTIN
Res Sateki MAFILE’O
Res Adrian LANGFORD
Res Luke DUESBURY
Res Matt WELLINGS
Res Richard PENNY
Res Fred GARCIA
Res Harry CONDON
Res Leif ERIKKSON
Res Adam SMYTHE
Colts team that played on Saturday.
Nicholson Cup (Colts):
Jersey First Name Surname
#1 Mason BINGE
#2 Oliver POUND
#3 Samuel MACARTHUR
#4 Toby CARSON
#5 Callum BOWDEN
#8 Tennyson JAMES
#7 Finn AMBLER
#6 Tom BOWDEN
#9 Luke POYNTING
#10 Harry HEWITSON
#11 Louie KEYSELL
#12 Callum HARGREAVES
#13 Remy KOVACEVICH
#14 Tyrone TAUKITOKU
#15 Jedd WHEELER
Res Charlie MORGAN
Res Dylan FARRELL
Res Will EVANS
Res BRYTON CALDWELL
Res Harry CONDON
Res Maxwell NEWEY
Res Ryley HAYES
Res Brad JOHNSON
Res Sebastian JAMES
Res Matthew ALEXANDER
Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls 2019
Pittwater Place, Mona Vale stalls:
July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th
Selling sewing, knitting, craft, books, 9am to 3pm
Sausage Sizzles at Bunnings, Narrabeen: 8am to 3pm
Saturdays, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, December 14th
Fertility And Research Centre To Make IVF More Accessible Across NSW
August 28, 2019: by Lucy Carroll, UNSW
A new fertility centre will offer people across the state low-cost IVF treatment and on-site fertility preservation services for young people with cancer and rare genetic diseases.
Emily Smethills, one of the first patients to recieve oncofertility treatment at the Fertility and Research Centre, with NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard, UNSW Professsor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology William Ledger and Dr Antoinette Anazodo from UNSW's School of Women's and Children's Health.
A state-of-the-art facility that will offer publicly funded IVF treatment was officially launched on Tuesday by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
The Fertility & Research Centre, the first of its kind in Australia, is a collaboration between UNSW Sydney and The Royal Hospital for Women.
Led by UNSW's Professor William Ledger, the FRC will offer low-cost IVF treatment and on-site fertility preservation services for young people with cancer and rare genetic diseases. The services will be offered to people across NSW.
“This centre will provide first-class fertility preservation services, giving people with a cancer diagnosis or rare genetic conditions the chance to make their future plans for children a reality,” Mr Hazzard said.
“Combining the latest research with fertility preservation and assisted reproduction services in a public hospital is part of the NSW Government’s $42 million investment in improving access to IVF services.”
The facility will hold an assisted reproduction laboratory and procedure room where a full range of clinical services, including complete reproductive investigations and comprehensive IVF services, will be available to patients in a public hospital setting.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard with Lisa Forrest, who has received treatment at the Fertility and Research Centre and UNSW's Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology William Ledger.
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UNSW and Director of Reproductive Medicine at the Royal Hospital for Women, Professor Ledger, said the service will be linked with the Kids Cancer Centre at Sydney Children’s Hospital.
“Cancer patients diagnosed at Sydney Children’s or Prince of Wales Hospital can now speak with doctors about fertility preservation the very same day they are told they need chemotherapy,” Professor Ledger said.
The FRC will be a teaching centre at the cutting edge of fertility research bringing together top fertility experts to examine the possibilities of hormone-free IVF and new ways of slowing down the possible decline in egg quality as women age.
Researchers at the FRC are working with UNSW’s Dr Lindsay Wu to find new ways of slowing down the ageing of eggs and find ways to translate those findings into practice.
The team will also work with Professor Robert Gilchrist, a specialist in oocyte and reproductive biology from UNSW’s School of Women’s and Children’s Health, to introduce hormone injection-free IVF treatment and with Dr Kirsty Walters, a senior lecturer in Women’s and Children’s Health, on the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on infertility.
Professor Ledger said oncofertility services will be available to patients diagnosed with cancer to preserve fertility before undergoing chemotherapy.
“Many young people will encounter cancer in their lives. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy will treat their cancer but will destroy their store of eggs. The answer is to take quick and pre-emptive action by freezing eggs and embryos,” Professor Ledger said.
“We will also offer genetic screening of embryos, helping to eliminate devastating genetic disorders from future generations as well as counselling and psychological support.”
UNSW’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Nicholas Fisk, said the FRC was an exemplar of 21st-century collaboration that will bring together clinicians, scientists and interdisciplinary teams in the new Randwick Health Precinct which will better integrate the University with the adjacent Randwick hospitals.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard at the launch of the Fertility and Research Centre.
“I can’t think of an area where you have closer bench to bedside and lab to patient activity than you have in IVF and infertility services,” Professor Fisk said. “Australia has been a leader in IVF, with about one in 25 babies born via IVF. At UNSW we are delighted that fertility services are being extended in the public sector where they can be readily and comprehensively available state-wide.”
“Researchers will examine high powered genetic approaches which will be used to improve pregnancy rates and pre-implantation diagnosis for couples at risk of hundreds of genetic diseases, for which there is unlikely o be any curative treatments in our lifetime,” Professor Fisk said.
“New approaches will be examined into preserving eggs, ovarian tissue, gametes and embryos for younger people with cancer, and reducing the risk of implantation failure and miscarriage in women in their 30s and 40s,” Professor Fisk said.
At Tuesday’s launch, 12-year-old Emily Smethills, who was diagnosed and treated with Ewing's sarcoma at Sydney Children’s Hospital, opened the FRC with Minister Hazzard and Professor Ledger. Ms Smethills was one of the first patients to receive fertility treatment, including tissue preservation, at the new facility.
The Kids Are Alright And The Future Looks Bright
Thank you Barrenjoey High Life for inviting our Peninsular Plastic Pest Rowan Hanley to speak at your Eco Week Assembly. Brilliant student powered initiatives...recycled/vintage mufti day, bees wax wrap workshops, BYO mugs & bottles, and fund raising for more water fountains and recycling waste systems.
Collectively they are spreading awareness and making choices that matter. The students clearly understand the importance of healthy oceans and the devastation plastic pollution causes, and they are doing something constructive about it. Impressive!
Our oceans, waves and beaches are better for your efforts.
Surfrider Foundation Northern Beaches
Barrenjoey Performance Space Update
In related Barrenjoey High School news. Despite the rain this week the internal build of this community space is continuing. Photographs courtesy Barrenjoey High Life:
Shark Drumlines Going In Off Our Beaches
BY NSW DPI
Another 3 month trial of SMART drumlines will be carried out across northern Sydney beaches from 30 August – 1 December 2019.
This trial will repeat the previous trial carried out at the start of 2019.
SMART drumlines were placed across two areas near existing shark nets to compare how this new technology performs at:
Barrenjoey to Newport beaches at Palm, Whale, Avalon, Bilgola and Newport; and
Dee Why to Manly beaches at Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater, Queenscliff and Manly.
For more information on the trial, read the Barrenjoey to Newport fact sheet (PDF, 13889.89 KB) and the Dee Why to Manly fact sheet(PDF, 13084.33 KB).
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is trialling 10 SMART (Shark-Management-Alert-InReal-Time) drumlines across Sydney beaches from 30 August - 1 December 2019.
Each day, 10 SMART drumlines will be set in the morning and collected in the evening (weather dependent) across Each day, 10 SMART drumlines will be set in the morning and collected in the evening (weather dependent) across Palm, Whale, Avalon, Bilgola and
Newport beaches, as well as Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater, Queenscliff and Manly beaches, located near existing shark nets to compare how this new technology performs. They are not left out overnight.
SMART drumlines are new technology that allow target sharks to be intercepted beyond the surf break; once caught, they are tagged and relocated 1km offshore.
‘Target sharks’ are White, Bull and Tiger sharks as they are the species mainly involved in shark bites in NSW.
Currently, DPI is successfully trialling 35 SMART drumlines between Evans Head and Lennox Head and has completed trials at Coffs Harbour, Forster, Kiama, and Ulladulla.
Trials in NSW have shown that SMART drumlines are effective at managing target sharks with minimal impact on the marine environment. Reports from other trials can be found on our website at dpi.nsw.gov.au/drumlines
DPI manages the NSW Government’s five-year Shark Management Strategy. SMART drumlines are one of the new technologies that are being trialled for shark management along with drones and helicopters for aerial surveillance.
This is the first time SMART drumlines will be trialled in Sydney and will complement the NSW Government’s Shark Meshing (nets) Program. Sharks tagged in the trial will allow DPI and the community to monitor shark movements along the NSW coast.
The locations of the SMART drumlines and nets are shown in the maps below:
Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew Mona Vale Beach Clean Nets Buckets Of Rubbish
On Sunday August 25th, 2019
The biggest haul today were the cigarette butts. The Crew picked up 2134 cigarette butts today on Mona Vale Beach. One cigarette in water for about 96 hours leaches out enough toxins to kill half of the fish exposed to them. And just one butt can poison 40 liters of water. How many fish did The Crew help today?
The Northern Beaches Clean Up Crew meets the last Sunday of every month at 10am to clean up one area/beach on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. We have buckets and gloves (and a limited amount of kids gloves too).
An event with exact location for the month will be posted in our Facebook events tab about two weeks before the clean up.
The next will be a Clontarf Clean Up on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Meet at Clontarf Reserve, Sandy Bay Rd
All welcome - bring your friends. Do a good deed for the planet and make some new friends at the same time!
Photo: Mona Vale Beach Clean, August 2019 - NBCUC Photo