FREE TAX HELP - Community Resources Centre

WHAT’S NEW
JUNE/JULY 2015
ULLADULLA & DISTRICTS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES CENTRE
78 ST.VINCENT STREET
ULLADULLA
PHONE 44540477 FAX. 44556084
FREE TAX HELP
AVAILABLE FROM MID- JULY
This FREE service will be available again this year at Ulladulla Community Resources Centre. We will
start making appointments early July 2015.
The Australian Tax Office has advised that this year everyone has to be registered with MyGov. to submit
their Tax Returns. If you are not already registered, call Community Resources Centre on 44540477 and
make an appointment for someone to help you register.
As usual, appointments will be made for Mondays and Thursdays and the Tax Help Service operate from
mid July to 31st October.
NOTE: Appointments being taken now for people to register with MyGov. See page 2
In This Issue
1. Free Tax Help
2. Regular Visiting Services, MyGov
3 Yard Assist , Men4Life, Cooking with CRC
4. Community Information
5. Support groups
6. Activity List
7. Activity List
8. A Lighter Note,
9. Applied Training, Adult-Ed
10. BCA Training Group, Sunflower House ,
11. Whale Watch, Anglicare Kid’s World
12. Classifieds
REGULAR VISITING GROUPS AT
ULLADULLA RESOURCES CENTRE
MONDAY
N.A. .............
12pm - 2pm
CARER’S RESPITE 10am—12pm (Fortnightly)
CROCHET GROUP Weekly 12.30 to 2.30pm
MEN’S SUPPORT WORKER 9am to 2pm
WRITERS GROUP
10am
TUESDAY:
ALANON.......
10am -11-30am Weekly
LEGAL AID
(fortnightly 9am- 1pm
SHOALCOAST Comm. Legal Centre 3rd Tues. Monthly
GREENACRES EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 9am—5pm
WEDNESDAY:
PROBATION & PAROLE Weekly 9am to 4pm
GREENACRES EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 9am—5pm
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
2pm
THURSDAY
MULLIGRUBS ...... LAST THURS. MONTH 7pm
ALANON ..........
1pm -2.30pm Weekly
AFTERCARE 1st Thursday Monthly 12.30 to 3.30pm
ADMIN: SUPPORT WORKER
FRIDAY
FOODSTORE 9.30 TO 11.30am
ADMIN: SUPPORT WORKER
BROADBAND for SENIORS ...FREE lessons every
day….By appointment.
JP Service every day… (Except Wednesday afternoons)
NOTE: Other meetings and workshops throughout the
year.
FURTHER INFO PHONE 444540477
ANGLICARE NO INTEREST LOANS (N.I.L’s)
The aim of these loans is to provide loans to people
on low incomes living in the Shoalhaven area. These
loans may be used for essential household items
e.g.: washing machines etc. or medical equipment.
Repayments are tailored to suit individual
circumstances.
Are you eligible for a N.I.L? Can you answer yes to
the following questions?
* Are you on a low income?
* Do you hold a Health Care Card?
* Have you lived in the Shoalhaven area for 6
months?
* Do you have the ability to repay the loan
over a 12 to 18 month period?
To find out if you are eligible for a N.I.L or for more
info: 44231018
Are you missing out on
CONTINENCE SUBSIDIES?
If you have permanent or severe incontinence, or
someone you care for does, you may be eligible for the
Australian Government’s Continence Aids Payment
Scheme (CAPS), which provides an annual subsidy of
up to $545.80 to help meet the cost of continence
products.
Many older Australians are unaware of the
Continence Foundation of Australia’s free
National Continence Helpline, which is staffed by
continence nurses who can help by providing advice,
resources and referrals to local services.
The Helpline staff can also help determine your eligibility for CAPS or any other subsidy. If your doctor
is unaware of the funding schemes available, they too
can phone the Helpline.
CAPS is paid on a pro-rata basis from the start of the
financial year. If you haven’t yet applied, do so as
soon as possible.
To discuss eligibility criteria, state-based subsidy
schemes, products or to locate a local continence service, phone the National Continence Helpline
On 1800 330066
.REGISTER NOW
CAFÉ PAVILION
On Boree Street
ULLADULLA
for MyGov
The Tax Office has advised us that everyone will
eventually have to be registered for MyGov to have
their tax done.
This system is one that has everything linked
eg. Pension, Medicare, Shares etc. So if you are not
already registered, contact Community Resources
Centre and make an appointment for someone to help
you get registered.
The Tax Office have informed us that E-Tax will
definitely be gone by 2016 and everyone will have to
use the MyGov system.
Ideally, we would like everyone to be registered before
tax time starts, so call 44540477 and make that appointment now!
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Open 7 days from 8am
0488 123 680
All Day Breakfast
Sandwiches, Burgers
Light Lunches
Home-made Cakes
Coffee, Milkshakes, Drinks
Show your Foodstore Membership Card and get
Coffee & Cake for $3.50 on Fridays.
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Men4Life Open Forum “MOMENTS IN TIME”
How do you feel a male fits in to society TODAY?
We hear a lot about the prostate and erectile dysfunction and about the need for men to modify
their behaviour. We need to balance this out by
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS IN ULLADULLA
bringing to the country’s attention all those social
“YARD ASSIST” is a volunteer based support
factors which influence men’s and boy’s health.
group for those who are not coping at this time,
We mean the situations where boys grow, where
particularly aimed at assisting the elderly and
men work, what happens to them in relationships
Disabled. Volunteers help out in the garden by
or after relationships, their lives after retirement,
lawn mowing, weeding etc. YARD ASSIST gives
the health experience of Aboriginal and Torres
local people the chance to assist others in their com- Strait Islander men and more.
munity.
Men4Life Support Group is committed to promotIf you would like to join this great group of
ing greater understanding of these as well as proIndividuals and ‘give back’, please phone Penni at
moting the idea of male-friendly services.
SCCH on 44215145 or Maria at CRC on 44540477 Date: Tues. 16 July 2015
Venue: Nowra Youth Centre, Cnr. Plunkett and
NEED HELP?
Kinghorne St. Nowra
EMERGENCY RELIEF
Time: 6 –8.30pm
ASSISTANCE
Organiser:www.men4lifenowrasupportgroup.com
Must be requested by calling
Phone: 0431549593
1300 371 288
Email: [email protected]
To make an appointment
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
COOKING WITH THE CRC
PUMPKIN & CAULIFLOWER PASTA BAKE
1kg butternut pumpkin (peeled,chopped)
1tablespoon thyme (chopped)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
2 rashes rindless bacon (chopped)
375g Penne, 1 cup cream plus 1/2 cup extra
1 cup grated cheese, 1 bread roll (torn)
Preheat oven to 180deg. Line 2 oven trays with baking paper. On one tray, toss the pumpkin, thyme
and 1 tablespoon oil. On the other tray toss cauliflower and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bake 30-35 minutes
until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in frying pan, heat remaining oil on high.
Cook the bacon 8-10 min. tossing until crisp. Set
aside. Cook the pasta following directions on packet. Drain. Using a food processor, pulse half of
roasted cauliflower and cream until smooth. In a
10 cup casserole dish, combine pasta, roasted vegetables, cauliflower cream, extra cream and cheese.
Scatter bacon and bread over the pasta. Spray with
oil and bake 20-25 minutes until topping is brown.
Both pasta recipes courtesy ‘Women’s Day’
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MEATBALL PASTA BAKE
250g shell pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
700g chunky tomato pasta sauce
41g sachet tasty cheese sauce mix
MEATBALLS:
500g beef mince, 1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
2teaspoons dried mixed herbs
2 cloves garlic (crushed) Salt & pepper to taste
Cook pasta in large saucepan. Drain
Make meatballs by combining all ingredients
in large bowl. Roll level tablespoons of
mixture into balls.
Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
Add meatballs in two batches. Cook, turning
occasionally for about 6 minutes or until
browned. Drain on absorbent paper towel.
Combine pasta, meatballs and pasta sauce in
large bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Spoon
into large ovenproof oiled dish. Prepare cheese
sauce mix to packet directions. Drizzle over
the pasta. Sprinkle with grated cheese
Cook in 200deg oven for about 25 min. or until
cheese is golden brown.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGE
LINE DANCING ST.VINNIES HALL
251 GREEN ST. ULLADULLA
Monday & Friday 12.30—5pm
Beginner to Intermediate
1st. Hour suitable for Beginners.
Improver & Low Intermediate till 3pm
Intermediate 3pm to 5pm
Afternoon tea break included.
Stay as long as you like
Progress when you feel ready
COST; $3.00 Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul
Enquiries: Helen 44552805 or Yvonne 44555351
MILTON SCARECROW FESTIVAL..Sat. 3rd June
Come along and support this great community event in
Milton Township. Great Entertainment.
Judging of Best Scarecrows plus a ‘Pie Making Comp.
Can be sweet or savoury. All pies to be at CWA Hall by
9am on the day Have a great day out in historic Milton.
MILTON FOLLIES INC Present
“ SEUSSICAL JUNIOR”
Milton Theatre JUNE 5,6,7,12,13,14
Tickets on sale Splatters in Milton or Online
miltonfollies.org
ULLADULLA YOUTH CENTRE
DROP IN PROGRAM…. TERM 2…..2015
Tuesdays:
Cooking
Wednesdays: Crafternoon
Thursdays:
Milkshakes & Toasties
Open from 2.30pm ..Tuesday,Wednesday,
Thursday
(Over 18’s must leave by 3.30pm)
For further Info call Kim on 44541761 or
Email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: School Holiday program can be collected from YOUTH CENTRE at end of JUNE!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JUNE:
Evelyn Hodges
JULY:
Trish Moon
Congratulations to Lynne Blair and Gail Nugent .
These two volunteers at CRC won Neighbourhood
Awards for their commitment to the Resources
Centre.
Another volunteer, Lana Ivashanko also won an
Award for her work updating the CRC’s Information Directories. Congratulations to all of
these wonderful volunteers. All of these Awards
were given out in the recent Neighbourhood
Centre Week
COMING!!!
GAIA FARMERS MARKETS
CIVIC CENTRE GROUNDS ...9th JULY 2015
Thereafter….Every Thursday 2 to 5pm
Selling LOCAL PRODUCE
The opening market on the 9th July will be
opened by ABC TV Presenter, Costa Georgiades
This Newsletter compiled by:
Patti Yates CRC Volunteer
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SUPPORT GROUPS
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
What is alcoholism ?
What are the symptoms ?
How does A.A help the alcoholic ?
Are there young people in A.A ?
Who runs A.A ?
What does it cost to belong to A.A
How can you find out more about A.A ?*
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS………..
MILTON TO BATEMANS BAY
Monday:
12.30pm Batemans Bay...Museum Place
Tuesday:
8pm... Bawley Point Fire Station
Wednesday: 6.30pm Batemans Bay, Museum Place
Thursday: 2pm...Catholic Church, Green St. Ulladulla
5.30pm..Batemans Bay, Museum Place
8pm.. Uniting Church Hall, Croobyar Rd Milton
Friday: 12.30pm Batemans Bay..Museum Place
Saturday: 10am...Uniting Church, Croobyar Rd. Milton
Sunday: 2pm...Catholic Church, Green St. Ulladulla
AA National Helpline 24Hrs. 1300 222 222
Wollongong Central Service Office 42856788
Canberra Central Service Office 62873020
Local 44543823
MILTON-ULLADULLA
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Supported Playgroups: Mondays for parents
under 25 years…...10am to 12pm
Wednesdays for Parents over 25 years 10 am to
12pm
Multiple Births Playgroup: Tuesdays 10am to
12pm.
IS AL-ANON FOR YOU?
Hope and support for the families and friends of
problem drinkers. One of the Al-Anon basic
principles is that of anonymity.
MEETINGS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
TUESDAY: 10am ULLADULLA RESOURCES CENTRE
THURSDAY: 1pm ULLADULLA RESOURCES CENTRE
WEDNESDAY: 5.30pm UNITING CHURCH,
CROOBYAR RD. MILTON
SUPPORT GROUP
Anxiety— Depression—Grief—Loneliness—Alcohol—Low
Self Esteem—Personal or Family
Problems—Anything in your life you’re not
coping with.
MEN & WOMEN OF ALL AGES WELCOME
The group is called…’2 Cope’
They are a small, friendly, highly CONFIDENTIAL
Group who share problems, listen well and help each other in
any way they can.
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the hall along side of St.
Vincent de Paul, Green Street,
Ulladulla….. 1pm
Further Info: Patricia 44553869….
ULLADULLA SOUP KITCHEN
LOOK FOR THE BIG WHITE VAN
Ulladulla Harbour, near Coastal Patrol
FREE hot meal and dessert
Tues. nights & Wed. nights from 5.30pm to 6.30
PENSIONERS WELCOME
The Ulladulla Soup Kitchen is now operating
two nights per week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
5.30 to 6.30 during daylight saving time.
The Kitchen operates at Ulladulla Harbour.
They serve a two course meal to anyone in our community
who needs help.
If anyone could volunteer some of their time to help in the
Kitchen, phone Carolyn on 44712800 or 0450354728. You
can also phone Leonie on 0410586681.
Programs are always popular . Further info: Call
Laurece on 44555428
SHOALCOAST COMMUNITY
LEGAL CENTRE
A Solicitor will be attending the
Community Resources Centre
78 St. Vincent St. Ulladulla on 9th June 2015
For Free Legal advice.
Appointments are necessary
Phone: 1800 229529 or 44229529
Please note: Free telephone legal advice is available every week on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am to
12noon
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A LIGHTER NOTE
ORBITUARY: COMMON SENSE
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common
Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for
sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost
in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having
cultivated such valuable lessons as :
 Knowing when to come in out of the rain
 Why the early bird catches the worm
 Life isn’t always fair
 And, maybe it was all my fault
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t
spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults,
not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well– intentioned
but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a
6-year old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a
classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash
after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly
student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers
for doing their job that they themselves had failed to do in
disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get
parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student
became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became
businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their
victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could
sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live , after a woman
failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She
spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge
settlement.
Common Sense was preceeded in death:
 By his parents, Truth and Trust
 By his wife, Discretion
 By his daughter, Responsibility
 And by his son, Reason
He is survived by his five step-brothers:
 I know My Rights
 I Want It Now
 Someone Else Is To Blame
 I’m A Victim
 Pay Me For Doing Nothing
Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was
gone.
(Courtesy: The London Times)
A woman has the last word in an argument.
Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new
argument!!!!
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Presently I am trying to make friends outside
of Facebook while applying the same
principles. Therefore every day I go down
the street and tell the passer-by what I have
eaten, how I feel, what I have done the night
before and what I will do after. I give them
pictures of my wife, my daughter, my dog
and me gardening and spending time in my
pool. I also listen to their conversations and I
tell them I love them. And it really works: I
already have three persons following me.
Two Police Officers and a Psychiatrist!
CRC ADMIN. SUPPORT WORKER
Jen Somers is on extended leave but a relief
Support Worker is available each Thursday.
Phone 44540477 to make an appointment with
Lana.
ADULT- ED FOR JUNE
Cert. 1V Frontline Management BSB40812………….Thursday 11th June
Tech Savvy Seniors … Thurs. & Frid. 28th May to 19th June.. 10-1.30pm …..$50
Computers 1 for Beginners...Wed. X 4…. 3rd to 24th June…. 5.30 to 8.30pm…. $190
Intro to iPad….Frid. X 2….19th & 26th June….. 2 to 5.30pm…. $85
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)...Wed. 17th June…. 9.30am to 4pm…..$170
Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG)….Thurs. 18th June….9.30am to 4pm….$130
Provide First Aid….Mon. 22nd June…..9am to 5pm….. $165
Traffic Control….Blue & grey Card…. Thurs. 25th June… 9am to 4.30pm…. Milton…. $195
Please call 44729202 to enrol or for further information
ADULT-ED ….YOUR COMMUNITY COLLEGE… Inspiring Individuals & strengthening Communities
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ANGLICARE KID’S WORLD
Children’s Therapeutic Group Work
Group sessions for children whose mum and dad have
separated. The focus of the group is to allow children
to talk about their feelings in a safe environment.
The groups will be run in Nowra consecutively on
Tuesday afternoons for four-five weeks. Age groups
will be 5-7 years and 8-12 years.
Term 3...Tues. 3.30-5pm.. 28 July to 1st September
Term 4…Tues. 3.30-5pm..27 October-24 November
Further Information or to make an appointment
phone: 44247100
Children meet other children in similar situations and
learn new coping strategies for dealing with
anxiety and issues related to parent separation.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE
FREE!! For Social Housing Tenants.
Mental Health First Aid is the help given to
someone developing a mental health problem
or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is
given until appropriate professional treatment
is received or until the crisis resolves.
This training will help you to identify when
someone might be developing a mental illness
or is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Where: Bomaderry Bowling Club
Date:
Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 June
Time:
8.45am to 4pm
Attendance required on both days
Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided.
RSVP essential. Call Donna 1300 559 557
ULLADULLA WOMEN’S SHED
The Ulladulla Women’s Shed was started in 2014 by
Jan McKay who had a vision of bringing women together to learn new skills, make friendships and to
provide a community based support group for women
in Ulladulla. As we live in a rural area we feel that
there is a great need for a support group for women
and so to keep the shed going they are hoping to raise
funds to rent a property or shed to run activities
from.
PLEASE HELP MAKE THEIR DREAM A REALITY!
Further Info: Liz Carpenter 0467592903
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CLASSIFIEDS
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
C IT AT CIVIC
274 Green Street, Ulladulla NSW 2539
Tel. No. (02) 44544999
TWO NEW RELEASE MOVIES
$5.00
Cut out and present this advertisement to get the above movie
deal. Valid only at Civic Video, Ulladulla. Offer expires
31/7/15
Shop 13, The Plaza, 107 Princes Highway, Ulladulla
Ph: 44554590
Delivery Available ( Conditions Apply)
The CRC are very grateful to the following Businesses who advertise in Newsletter.
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GO VITA
* BEACHCOMBER SALON
MR G’s DELI
* CIVIC VIDEO
*SACHI * ULLADULLA LEISURE CENTRE
*ULLADULLA VETERINARY HOSPITAL
GREENACRES EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS
*ULLADULLA HEARING SPECIALISTS (Jervis Bay Hearing Cen.)
* ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
* CAFÉ PAVILION