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ISSUE 10 › SPRING 2017 | Bonnyrigg Community Newsletter
Inspire180 transformed the views of participants, helping them to make positive choices.
Bonnyrigg youth inspired
Since 2015, Bonnyrigg High School and Newleaf Communities have partnered to One student summed the program
deliver the Boys to Men program which provides early intervention for students up perfectly, saying:
who show potential and/or need support and guidance to succeed in life. “I want to thank the teachers, staff and Tony
(facilitator) for supporting us through this
Bonnyrigg High School and Newleaf Communities During term three, 14 young men took part in a range program. Without your support and the
joined with inspirational speaker Tony Hoang to pilot of workshops, activities, leadership and community program, the boys and I wouldn’t be here
a new program also called Inspire180. This program projects run by government agencies and support
today. The program inspired us to change
engages male students in meaningful ways to build partners. Over nine weeks, the students gained
the way we think and the way we act. The
responsible, resilient and successful community insight into the personal struggles and achievements
contributors and future leaders. It develops of local public figures including an Australian Federal
boys and I are attending more classes and
communication, teamwork and leadership skills and Police Officer, reformed gang members and founders focusing more on the future. All Tony’s
uses self-awareness strategies to help participants of Sydney West Riders (motor bike group) who stories have transformed our views and given
manage life challenges and shift destructive mindsets assisted the boys in strengthening their aspirations; us knowledge of the real world making us
and behaviours. understanding success, failure and positive risk taking; think twice about our actions and the choices
building positive relationships and identifying future we make.”
pathways into meaningful lifestyle choices.
Congratulations to all our participants!
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Participants achieved some amazing results with:
• 100% now understanding the importance of
wearing correct footwear to prevent falls
• 90% starting to exercise more
• 80% knowing what to do if they have a fall
• 80% feeling confident to report hazards in the
CEO's community which may cause others to fall
• 78% making changes to ensure their home
Message environment is safe and reduce the risk of falls
• 60% improving their balance.
Welcome to the last edition of the Stepping on has improved Joan’s balance and stability and “I had become quite inactive at most times. Due to
Bonnyrigg Community Newsletter reduced the risk of falls. my inability to motivate myself to get more exercise,
for 2017. I became quite lazy and didn’t get myself involved in
This has been another big year for Bonnyrigg Joan steps on to lots of physical movement. I have noticed that when
I do get sick, I get chronic fatigue which makes me
residents and our Newleaf team. We have
continued to act on your feedback and prevent falls feel very tired and my muscles become very unused
and weak. The program helped me strengthen
implement a plan for Bonnyrigg that is focussed my muscles again and work on my balance and
on safety, provides programs and activities for Nineteen of our more senior residents stability,” said local resident, Joan.
youth, offers health and wellbeing programs and took part in our Stepping On program,
maintains and advocates for accessible and safe “Since completing the program I’ve gotten rid of a
earlier this year. Through the program,
community facilities. lot of clutter that I seemed to have around the house
they built their strength, confidence to eliminate the risk of falls. I also understand how
Some of the highlights this year have been: and knowledge of how to prevent falls important it is to stay healthy and keep my muscles
• Neighbourhood Watch improving road and stay active and independent. moving, even if it’s the smallest bit of exercise”.
safety around Bonnyrigg High School and
Bonnyrigg Public School and helping to
reduce crime by 24%
• Bonnyrigg Youth Council (BYC) running
events and activities including Youth Week,
Lil Lil Rigg Dance Group and the school
holiday ice skating excursion
• BYC attending their leadership camp
• BYC and the Newleaf team securing $25,000
in grants from local clubs and Fairfield City
Council. This money will go back into the
Bonnyrigg community
• tenant groups organising and/or participating
in events including Neighbour Day, R U Ok?
Day, Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Pink
Ribbon Day and NAIDOC week
• residents having the opportunity to learn and
improve their health and wellbeing through
our Stepping On, computers, language, food
safety and floristry courses
• local services partnering with us to provide
programs for youth including after school
footy skills workshops, boot camp and View the spectacular fireworks across Fairfield City on New Year’s Eve with seven sights simultaneously launching their displays.
volleyball, and the women’s and men’s
programs at Bonnyrigg High School.
It was also great to see NSW Land and Housing Fairfield skyline illuminates
Corporation and UrbanGrowth NSW officially
open Bunker Park in August. The park is an Celebrate the 2018 New Year at Fairfield City Council’s event, Illuminate! Returning
important milestone for the community and is a for its third year, Illuminate will unite families across Fairfield City in the biggest
sign that work is once again moving forward on fireworks celebration in south west Sydney at 9pm.
the Bonnyrigg Living Communities Project.
Bring along a picnic blanket and join the fun at The seven sites are:
Of course, these programs and events wouldn’t
Calmsley Hill City Farm from 4.30pm – 9.30pm. • Cabramatta Bowling Club
be a success if we didn’t have residents who were
The circus themed event has something for the • Cabra-Vale Diggers Club
willing to get involved. Thank you for working
whole family including free amusement rides, live • Club Marconi
with us to make Bonnyrigg a great place to live.
music and performances, food stalls and farm
• Fairfield RSL
I wish you all a happy and safe festive season activities including animal exhibits and stock whip
• Mounties
and New Year. My team and I look forward to demonstrations.
• Smithfield RSL
working with you in 2018!
Families who choose to celebrate at home won’t • Calmsley Hill City Farm.
Scott Langford miss out. The spectacular fireworks can be seen
CEO, SGCH Group from your backyards when seven sites across the Tickets for Illuminate go on sale on Monday 20
city simultaneously launch their displays at 9pm. November and will sell out fast. For more information,
visit www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/illuminate.
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BONNYRIGG YOUTH COUNCIL
(BYC) UPDATE
BYC has had an action packed few months since our last update.
One of the major events we were involved in truly, started a dance battle among all the
was the grand opening of Bunker Park, where other youth councils! We also learned the best
Scott Langford, CEO of SGCH came down to way to engage the community is to listen to
shoot some hoops on the new basketball court
alongside the Mayor of Fairfield City, Frank
what they have to say and encourage people to
attend events. Jesse’s logo design
Carbone. On behalf of the Newleaf estate
and BYC, we would like to thank the Land and
Housing Corporation and UrbanGrowth NSW
Thousands of visitors at the Cabramatta
Moonfest were treated to rich delicacies in
a winner
for updating our new park, which has been filled 130 restaurants specialising in south east Congratulations to BYC member, Jesse who won the
with kids since it opened. Asian cuisine. The event also included food
competition for the design of the School Holiday Fun
competitions, cooking demonstrations,
Day Extravaganza logo. Jesse received a brand new
We have also recruited six new BYC members. traditional dances and performances by
Thank you to everyone who applied and please Eurovision runner up, Dami Im and Dauntless Surface Pro 4 (generously donated by Evolve Housing
keep your eye out for our new members. In Movement Crew (acrobats). The event ended and SR Constructions). Zuhair Khosho and David
addition, we held elections for our committee with the AirAsia firework finale. Thank you Saad from SR Constructions presented Jesse with his
members. The new position holders are: to Fairfield City Council for allowing BYC to prize. The logo gave a brand new look and feel to the
volunteer at this event. event hosted by Mission Australia, Evolve Housing
• Chairperson – Jasmina
and SGCH.
• Vice Chairperson – Mandy We were also fortunate to be part of the grand
• Treasurer – James opening of the new Bunnings at Bonnyrigg. BYC Well done Jesse!
• Secretary – Adriana members volunteered their time at this event
• Media and Communications and it was a great experience.
– Jesse and Rebecca
Lastly, we are planning the end of year,
We were fully booked on the weekend of Bonnyrigg Estate Christmas party and would
22-24 September with the National Youth love to see everyone attend (see page 5). I heard
Conference and Moonfest. The conference was Santa will be making a visit from the North Pole.
an amazing experience and was hosted by the
City of Ryde. Five members attended learning On top of all of this, many of our BYC members
how to be the best youth council we can be have been sitting the HSC. We wish them all the
(although we already are)! I can guarantee we best as they await their results.
are the most hyped up youth council as yours Jasmina – Chairperson
PHOTO GALLERY
1 2 3
4 5 6
Photos 1, 2, 4 and 5 from the Bunker Park are courtesy of UrbanGrowth NSW.
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How long have you worked for SGCH? What do you enjoy most about your work?
I have been with SGCH for two years, however I I enjoy interacting with my team members and also
have worked in the Community Housing Sector for achieving positive outcomes for our customers.
11 years. I love working in Bonnyrigg as it has a real sense of
community spirit.
What work are you involved in at
Newleaf Bonnyrigg? What do you like to do in your spare time
BREE All aspects of tenancy management. I also enjoy
(away from work)?
working with the community and place team with Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my
Meet our staff events for our customers. Over the last few months,
I have had the opportunity to be involved with the
fiancé and our puppies, as well as my family and
friends.
This quarter, we would like you to meet Bonnyrigg Redevelopment (stages 6 and 7), which I
Bree who is one of our tenancy managers. have found interesting.
Newleaf a hub flowers, make beautiful floral arrangements for
special occasions and where to buy floristry supplies.
physie performances, competitions and prizes and
visits by the Sydney Storm mascots and NSW Swifts
of activity Most participants surprised themselves by doing
something they didn’t think they could do and felt
netballer, Abbey McCulloch.
“This is the first time SGCH has been involved in the
the program helped them connect to others in
School Holiday Fun Day Extravaganza. We know that
The Newleaf Communities team has their community.
school holiday activities can be a big expense for
been busy running a range of activities for families, so we were pleased to partner with Mission
Bonnyrigg residents and getting out and Australia Housing and Evolve Housing to provide
about in the community. We have loved a free community event. It was a great day for
seeing so many residents get involved! everyone,” said CEO of SGCH Group, Scott Langford.
BONNYRIGG KIDS GET THEIR GROOVE ON!
R U OK? DAY
Two members of our Bonnyrigg Youth Council,
R U Ok? Day reminded people to ask family, Jasmina and Mandy have started a dance group
friends and colleagues the question, “R U Ok?”, in for primary school aged children. Thirteen children
a meaningful way. This year, residents enjoyed the have been attending the Lil Lil Rigg Dance Group
COMPUTER BASICS
great outdoors with a picnic lunch and leisurely walk in the Newleaf Communities community room
through the beautiful waterfall and Chinese gardens Congratulations to all who completed our 10 week each Wednesday and have been hard at work
in the Nurragingy National Park. basic computer skills course. All participants were learning a range of different dance styles. The group
enthusiastic and determined to learn the basics will make their debut performance at our tenant
One resident said: “We really had a great time at
of operating a computer and using Microsoft Christmas party.
the R U OK? Day picnic. It was great that everyone
Office. “The course not only taught me how to
could travel together and we enjoyed ourselves
use a computer, but it got me out of the house to
immensely”.
interact face to face with others of the Bonnyrigg
community,” said one participant. For another, it was
“a confidence boost to know that I am able to learn
new things that I didn’t know I could and makes me
want to learn so much more”.
All twelve students are eager to continue onto the
Advanced Computer Skills course, which will begin
next term!
SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
RAISING AWARENESS OF BREAST CANCER DAY EXTRAVAGANZA The Newleaf team supported a network of local
child and family services to host celebrations for
Bonnyrigg residents and staff joined together on Over 600 people attended the free School National Children’s Week in October. The event
25 October to raise awareness of breast cancer by Holiday Fun Day Extravaganza at Blacktown included art and craft workshops, live children’s
hosting a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea. Thank you to International Sports Park on 4 October. The event shows, face painting and a range of information and
everyone who wore pink, brought a plate of food to aimed to strengthen the community by engaging activity stalls.
share and donated a gold coin. We raised $433.75! and connecting families living in local social
The morning was filled with friendly conversation, housing properties. We also attended the Police and Community
activities and great giveaways. Congratulations to Open Day which is held each year to showcase
Amal who received the best dressed prize with her To encourage children and young people to the different units from within the NSW Police
bright pink top and gorgeous pink floral head scarf! participate in active and healthy lifestyle choices Force including: Police Helicopter, Mounted Police,
and sporting activities, the day included a range Dog Squad, Riot Police, High Way Patrol, Tactical
BUDDING FLORISTS of free activities including rock climbing, soft ball, Operations Unit and more. The event was a great
mini golf, ‘Obstacool’ courses, jumping castles, opportunity for local residents to interact with police
Seventeen residents took part in our six week cheerleading workshops, hip hop demonstrations, and see the work they do each day.
floristry course where they learnt how to identify
different flowers, use floristry tools safely, store
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GET INVOLVED!
To RSVP or express an interest in any of the programs, events or activities below, or to ask a question, please contact Jessica
Fakhoury on 1300 137 265 or getinvolved@sgch.com.au. For more information about dates, times and locations, please also
see the calendar on page 6.
JOIN US FOR THE BONNYRIGG ESTATE
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Bonnyrigg Youth Council is again working with local
service providers to host this year’s annual Estate
Christmas Party on Saturday 16 December 2017 from
10 am – 1pm in Bunker Park. This is a free event for
everyone in the local community to come together
and is proudly sponsored by Fairfield City Council.
There will be sporting activities, jumping castles and a
special guest appearance by Santa.
ATTENTION KIDS
LIGHT UP BONNYRIGG DO YOU WANT TO HAVE
AFTER SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
Newleaf Communities invites all residents AND BASKETBALL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA?
to again get involved in the Light Up We are running an art competition for all
If you are a high school student looking for
Bonnyrigg competition. Bonnyrigg residents aged from 4 to 10 years old.
something to do after school and want to stay
Hang up some tinsel, put a Christmas tree in active, then join us for a friendly game of volleyball The winner of the competition will get to have
your front window, play Christmas carols or on Tuesday afternoons (during school terms) from breakfast with Santa!
hang lights. 3pm in the Bonnyrigg High School gym. PCYC is To enter, create a picture of yourself and what
also running basketball every Wednesday (during you would like to get for Christmas. You can
The 2017 judging categories are:
school terms) at 4pm in Bunker Park. make the picture any way you like – with
• best overall residential display
pencils, paint, craft materials, a computer or
• best window display CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE anything else.
Only properties in the Bonnyrigg area are St Vincent de Paul Mount Pritchard provides food Please submit your entries to Jessica, by Monday
eligible to enter and entry is free. Please and social health and wellbeing services to those 27 November 2017. You can scan and email your
contact us for a registration form. We must who need it most. Please support this charity entry or drop it into our office.
receive your completed form by 5pm on by donating food to those who are homeless or
Tuesday 19 December. struggling financially.
HAVE YOU GOT A GOLDEN TICKET?
Our special guest judges will visit on Tuesday Types of food products we request are:
19 December 2017, so turn on your lights • products with a long shelf life We have randomly hidden a golden ticket in three
from 7pm to 11pm and help make Bonnyrigg copies of this edition of the Bonnyrigg Community
• rice or pasta
shine. We will contact the winners and Newsletter. If you are lucky enough to find a
• food that is filling and nutritious – cans of stew,
present them with a $100 gift card. golden ticket, then congratulations, you have won
tuna, salmon, soup, baked beans, spaghetti
a maximum of four cinema tickets (2 x adults and
(please ensure food is in ring pull cans so they
2 x children) for use at Event Cinemas within the
are easy for someone who is homeless to open).
TENANT CHRISTMAS PARTY next 12 months.
Please drop off your food donations to the
SGCH invites all our tenants to your yearly To receive your cinema tickets, please
Newleaf Communities office on or before Friday
Christmas Party on Wednesday 6 December 2017 contact Sally Anderson on 9001 4434 or
22 December 2017. sally.anderson@sgch.com.au with the number
from 11am to 2pm at Revesby Worker’s Club,
2B Brett Street Revesby. of your golden ticket and how many tickets you
would like. You can choose whether you would like
There will be entertainment, music and plenty of to collect your tickets or have them posted to you.
PET PHOTO
fun activities. Come dressed in your best Christmas
COMPETITION If you share a photo of yourself with your golden
outfit to enter our ‘Best Dressed’ competition.
WINNER ticket on any of our social media channels
Please bring a ‘Secret Santa’ present to the value
of $10 suitable for a man or woman. Congratulations to (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), you will also win
Jodie who won our a small popcorn and drink combo pack to enjoy
This is a free event and we will provide lunch and during your cinema trip.
pet photo competition with a
refreshments. Please RSVP by 29 November
photo of her dog Hennessy. Please note: we've included a sample picture
2017 to Jessica.
Jodie received a $50 gift card! of the Golden Ticket below so you know what
you're looking for – the winning tickets will be
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS “Hennessy is a great family dog who we love
large loose leaflets hidden between the pages.
so much, and the kids too! He has a great
Bonnyrigg Youth Council and Newleaf
personality and we always have a good laugh at
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Communities are pleased to present Movie
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him when he is at Puppy Play. He always puts a
Under the Stars. The night will take place in the
smile on our faces every time we see him”.
LE T IC
new Bunker Park on Friday 2 February at 7pm
and is sponsored by Fairfield City Council and Thank you to everyone else who entered
SAM P
UrbanGrowth NSW. Bring your picnic chairs and the competition.
blankets and come along.
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What's on this season Cut this page and put it on your fridge
ONGOING DECEMBER
S M T W T F S Every Wednesday* S M T W T F S 9 Christmas at the Museum
1 2 3 Zumba at Bonnyrigg Community 1 2 -Fairfield City Museum and
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Centre, 28 Bonnyrigg Ave 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gallery, 634 The Horsley Drive
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10am – 11am 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Smithfield 6pm – 8pm
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Every Wednesday* 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 Term 4 ends
25 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Basketball run by PCYC in 16 Bonnyrigg Estate
Every Monday and Bunker Park 4pm – 5.30pm 31
Christmas Party at Bunker
Wednesday* Every Thursday* 6 Tenant Christmas Party at Park 10am – 1pm
Bonnyrigg Men’s Shed at Revesby Worker’s Club
Breakfast Club at Bonnyrigg Public 21 Newleaf office closes at 12pm
22 Hebblewhite Place Bonnyrigg 11am – 2pm
School 8.30am – 9am
8am – 1pm
9 Christmas cookie decorating 22 Newleaf office closes at 3pm
Every Thursday
Every Tuesday* workshop at Fairfield City 25 Christmas Day – Newleaf
Zumba at Bonnyrigg Community
Volleyball in the Bonnyrigg High Museum and Gallery – 634 office closed
Centre, 28 Bonnyrigg Ave
School gym 3pm – 4pm The Horsley Drive Smithfield
7.15 pm – 8.15pm 26 Boxing Day – Newleaf
(for ages 14 and up)
Every Tuesday* Every Thursday office closed
11.30am – 3.30pm
Homework Centre at Bonnyrigg
Free guitar lessons at Bonnyrigg
Library, Bonnyrigg Avenue,
Library for children aged 12 and
Bonnyrigg 4pm – 7pm
over 4pm – 5pm
Every Tuesday JANUARY
Every Thursday
Youth Off the Streets Outreach
Learn the art of oil painting at
S M T W T F S 8-19 Free January School
at Bonnyrigg Skate Park, corner of 1 2 3 4 5 6 Holiday Entertainment
Bonnyrigg Library 11am – 1pm
Smithfield Road and Elizabeth Drive 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 at Bonnyrigg Plaza
4pm – 8pm First Thursday of 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 For full details, check
the month
Every Tuesday* 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Facebook or visit
Coffee and colouring at Bonnyrigg 28 29 30 31 www.bonnyriggplaza.com.au
Newleaf Walking Group, meet
Library. Colouring materials and
at Tarlington Reserve. All ages
morning tea provided 10am – 11am 1
New Year’s Day – Newleaf 26 Australia Day – Newleaf
welcome 9.30am – 10.30am office closed office closed
Every Friday*
Every Tuesday 1 Illuminate at Calmsley Hill 28 Bonnyrigg Youth Council
Yoga at Bonnyrigg Community
Free guitar lessons at Bonnyrigg City Farm 4.30pm – 9.30pm. meeting at the Newleaf office
Centre, Bonnyrigg Ave
Library for children aged 12 and Firework displays across 4pm – 6pm
9.30am – 10.30am
over 6pm – 7pm Fairfield City at 9pm
*During school terms 29 School goes back this week
Every Wednesday – term 1
FoodCare at Bonnyrigg Youth
Centre 10am – 12pm
FEBRUARY
NOVEMBER S M T W T F S 2
Movie Under the Stars Event at
1 2 3 Bunker Park 7pm
S M T W T F S 23 Nov – 24 Dec 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 Santa Photography at 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Bonnyrigg Plaza 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Check facebook or visit 25 26 27 28
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 www.bonnyriggplaza.com.au
26 27 28 29 30 24 Khmer Tenant Group at the
20 Tickets to Fairfield City Council’s Newleaf office 10am – 1pm
Illuminate! New Year’s Eve 24 Bonnyrigg Youth Council
event go on sale meeting at the Newleaf
For more information visit office 4pm – 6pm
www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.
au/illuminate 25 Launch of Fairfield on Film
Exhibition at Fairfield City
22 Vietnamese Tenant Group at the Museum and Gallery,
Newleaf office 10am – 1pm 634 The Horsley Drive
23 Santa arrives at Bonnyrigg Smithfield 2pm
Plaza during the grand
parade 4pm – 7pm
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Meet one of us
YOUR COMMUNITY
FAIRFIELD CITY MUSEUM AND GALLERY Fairfield City Museum and Gallery is at
634 The Horsley Drive Smithfield and is open
FAIRFIELD ON FILM – EXHIBITION from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
Entry is free. For more information visit
Nostalgic for the old films of yesteryear
www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/FCMG
or keen to see what the latest talents are
or call 9725 0190.
live-streaming? Fairfield on Film has something
for everyone!
Exploring early picture palaces and theatres:
a popular pastime for entertainment, and EMMA
contrasting with the modern film sector,
Fairfield on Film spotlights Fairfield’s broad This quarter, we would like you to meet
ranging talents and shines a light on the other Emma Catt who is the Centre Director of
side of the industry. Featuring short films Bonnyrigg Early Learning Centre (ELC).
by artists such as Maria Tran, Roxie Vuong,
Thuy Nguyen and Ali Mousawi, the exhibition How long have you worked in the Bonnyrigg area
launches on Saturday 25 November at 2pm and and what changes have you seen in Bonnyrigg?
runs until 31 March 2018.
I have worked in Bonnyrigg for over 12 months
at two completely different services. One being
a mobile preschool and the other, Bonnyrigg ELC
which has been an amazing experience. I have seen
the cultural groups in the local area grow within the
BONNYRIGG PLAZA last 12 months as well as structural changes to the
area. It has been a complete transformation and I am
SANTA’S ARRIVAL so proud to work in such a beautiful area filled with
incredible people.
Santa arrives at Bonnyrigg Plaza on Thursday
23 November in a grand parade. Peppa Pig will What is your favourite place in Bonnyrigg
be there to meet and greet customers, along and why?
with Rudolph, the Gingerbread Man, Christmas Bonnyrigg ELC! We have a beautiful team of
elves and many more Christmas characters! educators, all fully qualified with a love for education
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
Following the parade, customers will be and care. We offer children a chance to delve into
Join us on Saturday 9 December from entertained by a special live Christmas show their imagination and come and play at our Centre,
6pm to 8pm for our annual evening of and children can enjoy free face painting. Join creating magical play spaces that are individual
holiday festivities! the fun from 4pm – 7pm. to their interests and needs. The bonds we create
with our families are very strong and we are all one
Bring your picnic rugs, snacks and festive outfits
big family.
and relax at our annual family event.
What would you like the community to know
Sing-along to your favourite Christmas carols, about your service?
get creative with Christmas-inspired craft,
Bonnyrigg ELC is a multipurpose service built to
enjoy face-painting and a very special visitor all
house 42 children a day. We have a preschool room
the way from the North Pole!
that operates from 9.00am – 3.30pm and a long
day care room that operates from 7.30am – 5.30pm,
CHRISTMAS COOKIE
Monday to Friday, 48 weeks of the year.
DECORATING WORKSHOP
If you hold a concession card from Centrelink and
Join cookie-connoisseur, Kathie Raco to learn your child is aged between 3-5 years, you may be
how to decorate cookies with royal icing using eligible for the $10 a day preschool fee. This is an
different techniques, patterns and designs. By incentive that council has put forward for those
the end of the class you will create a delicious families who are interested in putting their children
and creative ‘stand-up’ Christmas tree cookie CHARITY GIFT WRAP into a preschool program.
design to act as a centre piece for gatherings, Have your Christmas gifts beautifully wrapped We are taking enrolments for 2018 now and would
give away as a festive treat or keep all for a gold coin donation per gift. All proceeds love for all families within the community to take
for yourself! will be donated to Just Care, helping the a look. We are always free to talk so come down
The workshop will run on Saturday 9 December disadvantaged people of our community. any time.
from 11.30am to 3.30pm. The cost is $40 and Open from Wednesday 20 December to What achievements are you most proud of?
includes a light lunch, all materials, plus a recipe Christmas Eve. I am a mother to a beautiful two year old girl and am
for vanilla base cookies and royal icing to take
pregnant with a little boy due in January 2018. I have
home. Please note this workshop is for ages just finished building my first home with my partner
14 and up. all while working full time, and attending university
full time to complete a double degree in education
and teaching. It has been a crazy two years but I am
proud of every moment!
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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
UrbanGrowth NSW have now In August, UrbanGrowth NSW in partnership with the park for the first time. UrbanGrowth NSW
completed infrastructure works the Land and Housing Corporation and SGCH, handed out over 300 handballs and basketballs
held two great events to open the new Bunker and have seen the new sports courts in use ever
on stages 4 and 5 with house
Park. On Friday 25 August, Mayor of Fairfield City, since. Thank you to everyone who helped or came
construction underway. Frank Carbone, officially opened the park with along to the events to make them so successful.
the help of Bonnyrigg Youth Council. Children Please continue to enjoy the park.
They have submitted a Development Application from Bonnyrigg High School, shot the first hoops
for stages 6a and 7 to Fairfield City Council for the To maximise opportunities for play, UrbanGrowth
on the new basketball court. In a more formal
construction of 161 homes. Further details can be NSW has also repaired the existing basketball
ceremony, Abbey-Jane Bergan from Bonnyrigg
found at www.landcom.com.au/newleaf. For court off Tarlington Parade with new line
High School provided an Acknowledgment of
your safety and convenience, please continue to markings, nets and backboards. We hope that
Country with entertainment then provided by the
take note of the signs and safety fencing around many young people will enjoy using the courts as
Bonnyrigg Public School dance group. On Sunday
the construction areas. Access to the new roads is the weather warms up.
27 August, more than 800 residents got to enjoy
restricted to construction traffic only.
NOTICEBOARD
SHARE THE DIGNITY GREEN WASTE VOUCHERS If you are having problems paying your rent, or if
you find yourself in debt, please contact our Income
In Australia, many homeless women face Fairfield City Council has kindly offered all residents
Management Team who is committed to helping
unthinkable indignities during their monthly period. one free voucher to dispose of green waste, which
you if you feel overwhelmed with rent and arrears
For these vulnerable and at-risk women, each is now available for you to collect from the Newleaf
or any other issues. The team can also help put
month brings a shameful and traumatic experience, Communities Office and can be used anytime
you in touch with our Support Coordination team
having to conduct self-hygiene practices in public throughout the year.
or external support services if you need additional
toilets and use paper towels or newspaper to create
This is an opportunity for you to clean up your yard support. To contact either our Income Management
makeshift sanitary pads.
by trimming your tree branches and tidying up your Team or our Support Coordination team, please call
With the knowledge that many Australian women are garden beds. the SGCH office on 1300 137 265.
deprived of basic hygiene during menstruation, SGCH
staff and tenants worked together to help ‘share the SUPPORT FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
dignity’ that many of us take for granted. Our aim was
The festive season is almost here, and although Over the festive season, our Bonnyrigg office
to gather as many pads, tampons, wet wipes and other
for many it’s a time of joy, for others it can be will remain open between Christmas and New
sanitary items as possible so all Australian women can
a distressing or challenging time of year. SGCH Year, excluding public holidays. On Thursday 21
manage their period with dignity.
understands that Christmas can be a particularly December, the office will close at 12pm and on
We collected 58 packets of sanitary items for the difficult period for many of our tenants in terms of Friday 22 December, the office will close at 3pm.
‘Share the dignity’ drive. A big thank you to all who managing their finances. However, it is vital that
donated to this very worthwhile cause. all residents continue to pay rent on time during
this period.
GIVE US FEEDBACK
At SGCH, our aim is to ensure that you receive excellent customer service and genuine care from us. We have a Customer Feedback Coordinator, Sonia Wilkinson who can
be contacted on 9001 4360 if you have any feedback or concerns about our service delivery. Our Repairs and Maintenance Team Leader, Natalie Allen can also work with
tenants to resolve specific maintenance issues. You can contact Natalie on 9001 4478. If you would like to suggest an improvement or feel we have not met the service
standards outlined in our Customer Service Charter, please let us know. You can also email coordinator@sgch.com.au
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