Taking action against dementia-based discrimination

Taking action against dementia-based discrimination

This week marks Dementia Action Week, an annual event which seeks to reduce discrimination of people living with dementia. We spoke to the manager of The Cottage, Eric Scott, about some of the challenges his clients have faced this year. Sadly, COVID-19 has taken away...
G’mar chatima tovah from SECC

G’mar chatima tovah from SECC

The team at SECC is thinking of all our friends who marked the occasion of Yom Kippur this week. Yom Kippur 2021 began on Wednesday night, 15 September, and ended on Thursday night, 16 September. Many of our Jewish clients spent this time fasting and praying, as this...
Daceyville vaccination clinic opens today

Daceyville vaccination clinic opens today

A new clinic has opened in Daceyville for locals needing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. There will also be the following language interpreters there on these days: Russian: Wednesday 15th September Mandarin: Thursday 16th September Spanish: Friday 17th September The...
$50 taxi vouchers help NSW residents get their vaccines

$50 taxi vouchers help NSW residents get their vaccines

Taxi vouchers worth $50 are now available to qualifying NSW residents who need support getting to vaccination appointments.  Information on the vouchers is here, and they are valid until 30th October, 2021. Applications must be made ASAP, as there is a limited number...
CPR and First Aid course FREE via Zoom

CPR and First Aid course FREE via Zoom

We are offering our CPR and First Aid course FREE via Zoom on Monday 1st November and Monday 6th December. Why not book now and skill up so you’re ready in an emergency? Join Dr Debbie Perkins for a demonstration of CPR, as well as advice for parents and carers...
Survival tips: Livin’ la vida lockdown

Survival tips: Livin’ la vida lockdown

If you’re like me, you’ve heard a zillion tips on making the most of lockdown. So rest assured I’m not here to tell you how to ‘seize the day’. Sometimes, just getting through the day is hard enough. If there’s one thing you do need...