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Accommodation and Homeless Anglicare WA (Narrogin) (08) 9881 6926 Avon Youth (08) 9622 2612 Emergency Accommodation Assistance 1800 065 892

Alcohol and Other Drugs Alcohol and Drug Information Service 1800 198 024 Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 22 22 22 Community Drug Services Team 1800 447 172 Holyoake 1800 447 172 Parent Drug Information Service 1800 653 203 Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 Quit Now (08) 9382 0780 Salvation Army (08) 9622 1228 Wheatbelt Community Drug Service 1800 447 172

Disability and Carers Activ (08) 9387 0555 Association for the Blind of WA 1800 847 466 Disability Services Commission (08) 9621 2693 Essential Personnel (Merredin) (08) 9041 4333 Essential Personnel (Moora) (08) 9653 1040 Essential Personnel (Northam) (08) 9622 3476 Wheatbelt Individual and Family Support Association Inc. (08) 9641 2557

Employment, Education and Training Services Apprenticentre 13 19 54 CCI Apprenticeship Solutions (08) 9365 7400 C Y O’Connor Institute 1800 627 256 Directions (08) 9622 6500 Essential Personnel (Merredin) (08) 9041 4333 Essential Personnel (Moora) (08) 9653 1040 Essential Personnel (Northam) (08) 9622 3476 Max Employment (Merredin) (08) 9041 4740 Max Employment (Moora) (08) 9653 1133 Max Employment (Northam) 1800 625 350 School Drug Education & Road Aware (08) 9264 4743 Workforce Development Centre 13 64 64

Family Services Avon Youth (08) 9622 2612 Commonwealth Respite and Carelink 1800 052 222 Community Drug Services Team 1800 447 172 Compassionate Friends 1800 628 118 Department for Child Protection 1800 622 258 Djookanka Women’s Refuge Narrogin 1800 007 570 Domestic Violence Prevention Unit 1800 353 122 Family Assistance Office 1800 810 586 Family Court Counselling ` (08) 9224 8222 Family Helpline 1800 643 000 Family Relationships 1800 050 321 Pregnancy Problem House (08) 9344 8110 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Waminda House Women’s Refuge 1800 353 122

General Health Cancer Helpline (08) 9212 4333 Connect Groups 1800 195 575 Department of Health (08) 9222 4222 Diabetes Australia WA (08) 9325 7699 Health Direct 1800 022 222 The Regional Men’s Health Initiative (08) 9690 2277 Wheatbelt Hospitals Wheatbelt Mental Health Service (08) 9621 0999

Indigenous Services Aboriginal Legal Service of WA 1800 442 015 Aboriginal Medical and Health Service (08) 9690 2888 AMA Indigenous Initiatives (08) 9273 3033

Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (08) 9259 5722

KEEDAC (Narrogin) (08) 9881 6666

KEEDAC (Northam) (08) 9622 8211

Leadership and Involvement Opportunities Avon Youth (08) 9622 2612 Department of Sport and Recreation (08) 9492 9700 Foundation for Young Australians (03) 9670 5436 School Drug Education & Road Aware (08) 9264 4743 WA Federation of Rural Youth (08) 9690 2277

Legal Services Aboriginal Legal Service of WA 1800 442 015 Family Court Counselling (08) 9224 8222 Legal Aid - Domestic Violence Unit 1300 650 579 WA Community Legal Centres (08) 9281 9322 Wheatbelt Community Legal Centre (08) 9622 5200

Personal Support and Counselling Services Anglicare WA (08) 9881 6926 Avon Youth (08) 9622 2612 Community Carelink and Respite Centre 1800 052 222 Community Drug Services Team 1800 447 172 Crisis Care Centre 1800 199 008 Djookanka Women’s Refuge Narrogin 1800 007 570 Family Helpline 1800 643 000Gay and Lesbian Community Service of WA Inc. 1800 184 527 Headspace (03) 9027 0100 Kids Helpline 1800 552 800 Lifeline WA 131 114 Mensline WA 1300 789 978 Mental Health Emergency Line 1800 552 022 Parent Drug Information Services Team 1800 653 203 Pregnancy Lifeline (08) 9221 7117 Pregnancy Problem House (08) 9344 8110 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Samaritans Crisis Line 1800 198 313 Sexual Assault Resource Centre 1800 695 463

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Share and Care Community Services (08) 9622 2828 Southern Ag Care Rural Counselling (08) 9827 1552 Suicide Prevention Telephone Support 1300 651 251 Waminda House Women’s Refuge 1800 353 122

Sexual Health and Sexuality AIDS Line (08) 9782 0044 Department of Health Gay and Lesbian Community Service 1800 184 527 Pregnancy Lifeline (08) 9221 7117 Pregnancy Problem House (08) 9344 8110 Sexual Health Helpline 1800 198 205 Women’s Information Service 1800 199 174

Wheatbelt Hospitals

There are medical facilities in the following communities of the Wheatbelt: Beverley Hospital (08) 9646 3200 Boddington Hospital (08) 9883 4444 Bruce Rock Memorial Hospital (08) 9061 0222 Cervantes Nursing Post (08) 9652 7069 Corrigin Hospital (08) 9063 0333 Cunderdin Hospital (08) 9635 2222 Dalwallinu Hospital (08) 9661 0200 Dumbleyung Hospital (08) 9863 4022 Goomalling Hospital (08) 9629 0100 Kellerberrin Memorial Hospital (08) 9045 6222 Kondinin District Health Service (08) 9894 1222 Kukerin Nursing Post (08) 9864 6047 Kununoppin Hospital (08) 9683 2044 Lake Grace Hospital (08) 9890 2222 Merredin Hospital (08) 9081 3222 Moora Hospital (08) 9651 0222 Mukinbudin Nursing Post (08) 9047 1123 Narembeen Memorial Hospital (08) 9064 6222 Narrogin Hospital (08) 9881 0333 Northam Hospital (08) 9690 1300 Pingelly Hospital (08) 9887 2222 Quairading Hospital (08) 9645 2222 Southern Cross Hospital (08) 9081 2222 Wagin Hospital (08) 9861 3444 Wickepin Nursing Post (08) 9888 1104 Williams Nursing Post (08) 9885 1006 Wongan Hills Hospital (08) 9691 1222 Wyalkatchem-Koorda Hospital (08) 9692 1222 York Hospital (08) 9641 0200 Go to the website www.health.wa.gov.au/services/detail for full details on services that each medical facility can provide for you.

Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra was the place to be between the 8th and 10th of December! Avon Youth gave eight young people from their ‘Connective Learning’ program a fantastic opportunity to head out of town for a few days and participate in a heap of challenges which were designed to expose their strengths to … themselves! The boys discovered hidden talents and skills that they were not aware they had, and made some great mates in the process. “Everyone has different skills” said Venessa from Avon Youth. “Most people just don’t realise their potential until they are thrown into a situation that allows them to explore their strengths and weaknesses”. It is really important for people to know what their strengths and weaknesses are so that they can choose careers, hobbies and activities that suit their skills. The Connective Learning program at Avon Youth offers young people who just don’t fit easily into a mainstream school environment a chance to understand they have just as much potential as anyone else. It helps them to hone in on their strengths and use them to their advantage, which can cause a serious boost to anyone’s confidence! Avon Youth offers a wide range of programs to young people and anyone is welcome! If you would like to find out more about any of the programs on offer at Avon Youth, please feel free to drop in or give them a call on 9622 2612.

Some people were born to be leaders, and this definitely the case for Kellerberrin' s Connie Yarran. Connie was recently nominat-ed and attended the WA Youth Awards which is a fan-tastic achievement for her being recognized for her leadership and mentoring skills that she so willingly shares with other young peo-ple from her community. Connie had a dream to work on a Noongar based hip hop dance group in her commu-nity and with the support of the Community Arts Network of WA she is now helping to run a dance crew called ‘Static Crew and Lil Sparks’. “The dance crew has even featured on the National In-digenous Television nightly news” Connie said. The crew of young people that work with Connie look up to her and respect her as a mentor. “I’m so proud of my Lil Sparks and Static Crew. They are absolutely amazing and I couldn't ask for a better bunch of kids” said Connie.

Connie was also one of 70 young people selected from around Australia to attend the National Youth Constitutional Regional Forum which was held in Sydney. Here she had the opportunity to meet with influential people in politics, sport, media and corporate Australia to discuss ways of developing media campaigns to promote constitutional recognition. Connie’s Nanna, who passed away, was a respected Noon-gar elder who took part in many ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremonies and was a part of NAIDOC Perth. “What can I say … I’m following in my Nana’s footsteps but in my own way. Even though they are completely massive shoes whichever way I know that she would be proud of me” Connie said. Connie is a young person making a valuable contribu-tion to our region and she is a positive role model to our younger community mem-bers. She deserves to be recognised.

Facebook is the best site for social networking but it is very addictive and can suck up hours of your time without you even knowing it. You know you have an addiction to Facebook when: 1. You lose sleep over Facebook 2. You spend more than an hour per day

on Facebook 3. You ignore school and work in favour of

Facebook 4. You update your status more than once

per day 5. You can’t go more than a few hours

without checking Facebook 6. The thought of getting off Facebook

leaves you in a cold sweat. If this sounds like you, you may be ready for a social media detox! How can you tame your addiction? The first step is to limit the amount of time that you allow yourself to use Facebook per day. Once you get this under control, set one day per week where you do not go on Facebook at all. Use this time to do other stuff and do not sit in front of your computer. From here, set one day per week that you can use Facebook and do other stuff on the other days. Everything that you post on Facebook can be retrieved by potential employers in years to come. Before you get a job interview, more often than not employers will get on Facebook and research what sort of person you really are. They say that many young people of today who use Facebook will have to change their identity in order to qualify for respectable future employment opportunities. Scary isn’t it!

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Avon Youth’s ‘Girls Club’ is a program that is open for GIRLS ONLY in Northam to join in for free. Pretty much it is an opportunity to hang out with other girls, partake in the odd bit of pampering and learn a bit about all of the stuff that you need to know about being a young woman. The girls were treated to a ‘Girls Only’ camp between the 5th and 7th of December 2014 which was held at Woodman Point Recreation Camp focusing on teamwork and collaboration, healthy living, understanding of responsible risk tasking, improved decision making and problem solving, socialisation and most importantly having FUN! The Department Of Sport Recreation came along to the camp and gave the girls a hand to try out a few new activities including archery, raft building, team building and ultimate sports. Girls Club is an ongoing opportunity for girls in the Northam area. If you would like to come along and check it out, give Avon Youth a call on 9622 2612 … you never know, it could very well be perfect for you!

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We all know that beauty is only skin deep, and while true beauty comes from within, that doesn’t stop us from being concerned about how we look and wanting great skin. If you want to have great skin when now and when you are older, you need to start looking after your skin now! Here are some tips to help your skin look and feel its best: To help you to know how to treat your skin and know what products to use on it, firstly you need to identify your skin type. There are five main types of skin conditions:

Normal - usually not greasy or dry and generally doesn’t have spots

Dry - usually feels tight and has rough patches

Oily - feels greasy and has pimples, large pores and blackheads

Combination - usually oily on the nose, forehead and chin (called the T-Zone) and dry elsewhere

Sensitive - easily reacts to certain products and conditions Wash your face daily with warm water and a facial cleanser and make sure that you choose a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. Soaps are too drying and strips the skin of it’s protective layer (called the acid mantle) which helps keep it balanced. Over washing can cause your skin to become irritated so don’t over do it. Girls – if you wear make-up you should use a proper make-up remover to loosen your make-up before you cleanse your skin. Exfoliate your skin. Most people skip this step but if you start exfoliating your skin properly you will notice an immediate difference. An exfoliating scrub works by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. Exfoliat-ing skin once a week will keep your skin glowing year round! Again, you can pick up a great scrub without spending heaps and it will be just as effective.

Moisturize your skin. Moisturizers seal moisture in into your skin to help prevent it from drying out. Your skin will tell you how much it needs but be careful not to over moisturize because you can clog your pores and cause a break out of pimples.

So, what is the best product you can use on your skin? The answer is sunscreen. We know the importance of it to protect against skin cancer but the sun is also responsible for 90% of premature aging. It is SO important to use sunscreen from your early years. A great idea is to purchase two moisturizers: One for night and one for day that includes UV protection. Do yourself a favor and help to prevent wrinkles or even worse, skin cancer. Pimples are the number one skincare concern for teens. Don't pop pimples. Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin and cause swelling, redness and sometimes even scarring.

Avoid touching your face with your fingers as touching your face can spread the bacteria that cause pores to become inflamed and irritated. If you use a mobile phone or wear glasses or sunglasses, make sure you clean them frequently to keep oil from clogging the pores around the areas that these items touch our face.

If you get pimples on your body, try not to wear tight clothes as they don't let your skin breathe and this is what causes the irritation. Headbands and hats collect dirt and oil too.

Other tips:

Keep your hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.

Drink heaps of water. This will keep you and your skin hydrated.

Getting the right amount of rest and sleep is capable of improving your health and well-being. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep every day. This will help you reduce stress and believe it or not, make your skin look healthier.

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There are a bunch of things to

consider when open-ing a bank account. Sav-

ing money is an important skill to learn early in life and a

bank account is a perfect way for you to manage your funds. If you don’t actually have an income yet, a bank account is still a great idea because when you do finally get a job, you will need to have an operational account ready to go as employ-ers pay you directly into your bank account. If you are under the age of 18, you need a parent or guardian to give signed permission to have an account. This is because opening an account requires you to sign a contract and you need to be 18 years or more to do this. Choosing the right bank when you are a teenager should be about meeting your needs with the least amount of hassle, red tape and loss of funds through fees. A good bank will let you open an account for free and won't have any fees on it. You may even be able to get an account that gives

you a debit or ATM card for free. If you are under 18 you will find that most banks will waive the fees for you. You really need to consider the purpose of your account. This will impact on the type of account you are looking for, and it will also influence your decision whether to use a bank for short-term savings or for longer term investments. You need to decide whether you want to save your money or just keep it safe until you spend it. You should also work out how much money will go into the account per month (this may influence the fees). A big hint … chat to your parents. They have a bank account so they will know a thing or two about them! Have a parent help you look at and compare different banks, as well as helping you to select the most suitable one. It is simple to get a bank account. All that you need to do is pick the right bank for you and either give them a call or go in and pick up an application form. If you are under 18, just get your parents to go in with you. They will do the rest!

WakeMyMojo

This is a fun and easy health and

wellness tracker for teens of any

age! You can create your own

avatar to track what you’ve eaten,

the amount of activity you’ve done

and your mood. You also get tips

for keeping up health habits and

can go online for more motivation.

Everyday Health

This app has health tips for every

day of the year as well as infor-

mation ranging from the foods you

eat, any allergies that you may

have and expert answers from

doctors.

Swap It Don’t Stop It

Live a healthy life without losing

the things you love! This app al-

lows you to choose from a range

of food and physical activity

swaps and even set up reminders

for when it’s time to make a swap.

Pedometer 24/7

Ever wondered how far you walk

in a day? You can use this app 24

hours, 7 days per week to meas-

ure how far you walk. This app

will work when your phone is in

your pocket! For good health you

should be aiming for 10,000 steps

each day.

Sunsmart

Developed by Cancer Council

Victoria, this app lets you know

when you do and don’t need sun

protection. It’s also ideal to find

out when it’s safe to get some sun

for vitamin D: a lack of which is

believed to cause serious illness-

es.

Sexual Health

This app offers a discreet way to

check out any symptoms which

may be worrying you, or your

partner. Obviously it’s only a

guide and you should visit your

GP for a proper diagnosis: how-

ever, it may help to put your mind

at rest.

There are a heap of quirky features that attract tourists to the Wheatbelt region. These school holidays, why not travel to some of the places in the Wheatbelt that people travel from a far to come here to see. Check out the Piano Graveyard in York. It is located at the Wambyn Olive Farm and is a collection of old pianos that have been artistically laid to rest. The Tin Dog “Rusty” is an awesome feature standing at the entrance to Dowerin. It was designed by the high school students and is now a landmark for Dowerin. Have you heard about the Tin Horse Highway in Kulin? There are about 70 horses made from old farm materials. You could drop into the fantastic water park while you are there and experience the Giant Water Slide. Wagin is well known for the Giant Ram that stands 9 meters high. The Woolarama at Wagin is one of the states biggest rural shows and something to see. The World’s Smallest Bank is located in Shackleton. This little building measures 3 meters by 4 meters and was actually operating as an agricultural bank right up until 1997. The Coca-cola Café in Toodyay is a must stop! It is a 1950s style dinner that offers old school atmosphere with music and food, and an extensive collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia. Ever seen Stephen King’s movie ‘The Pet Cemetery’? Well, there is a real life Dog Cemetery in Corrigin. And, you know how the animals come back to life in the movie … well that doesn’t happen here! It is actually a really cool place to check out. Stop in on your way to Wave Rock in Hyden which is just a couple of towns away. Ever wanted to ‘Meet a Monk’? Well, you can meet them, eat with them, pray with them and take a tour of their Monastery in New Norcia.

Are you thinking of going away for the January school holidays? Well, think again! There are a heap of activities going on right here in the Wheatbelt that are worth hanging around for! Starting 29 December 2014 is the vacation swimming lessons at many of the community pools. If you have not already booked in, give your Shire a call and find out how to enroll. There is an awesome event being held in Lancelin called the Lancelin Ocean Classic on 09 January 2015. The event include a heap of different activi-ties such as wave-sailing, a marathon, kite surfing and demonstrations from water sports such as jet skiing and stand-up paddle boarding. They have stalls, food and entertain-ment for the whole family. Head to their website www.lancelino ceanclassic.com.au. When was the last time you went to the beach? Avon Youth have got a bus heading to the beautiful beach at Hillary’s on 19 January. Avon Youth have also got a Noongar sports day on 20 January, a cinema day trip to Midland on 21 January, a pool party on 23 January and a cou-ple of really cool camps on offer in the week starting 26 January. Give them a call on 9622 2612 to join in on any of these activi-ties. The Northam and Narrogin PCYCs have also got some awesome activities on offer kick-ing it off with a water fun day at Bernard Park on 19 January 2015. They are offering Hip Hop workshops, street art sessions and a range of different sports. Give get a schedule or register just call Sarah on 9641 2557. Don’t forget about Australia Day on 26 January 2015. Many of the communities around the Wheatbelt will be running activi-ties so contact your local Shire and see what is going down. If there is nothing … why not create an event yourself???

The 2014 Wheatbelt Ball was held in Beverley on Friday 14 November 2014 and a fantastic night was had by all. The ball was an opportunity for young people to socialise with other young people from different communities of the Wheatbelt. “With the lack of public transport in our region it can be difficult for young people to get to know people from outside of their community” Lyn Kay from RDA Wheatbelt said. “This is a chance to network and meet new people” she said. There were around 78 high school aged young people at the ball from 5 different communities and everyone had an awesome time. Congratulations everyone who attended on being so beautifully presented and having a great attitude. Well done Lyn Kay from RDA Wheatbelt for coordinating a successful event.

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There is a large stigma attached to plastic surgery.

When you hear of plastic surgery, you think of people unnecessarily enhancing their bodies to make them look more attractive and this is a common image.

People do get plastic surgery other reasons though … to correct damage caused by accidents, or body defects etc. What Is Plastic Surgery? It is true, the name includes the word "plastic" but this doesn't mean patients who have this surgery

end up with a body full of fake stuff. Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that can involve both a person's appearance and ability to function. Plastic surgeons strive to improve patients' appearance and self-image through both reconstructive and cosmetic procedures.

Reconstructive procedures correct defects and function. This includes stuff like physical birth defects like cleft lips, palates and ear deformi-ties, traumatic injuries like those from dog bites or burns, nerves, or the aftermath of disease treatments like rebuilding a woman's breast

after surgery for breast cancer. Cosmetic procedures alter a part of the body that the person is not satisfied with. Common cosmetic procedures include making the

breasts larger or smaller, reshaping the nose, and removing pockets of fat from specific

areas of the body. There are a few cosmetic procedures that aren't even surgical in the way that most people think of surgery (for example, special lasers are used to remove unwanted hair and sanding skin to improve severe scarring are two such treatments).

Why Do Young People Get Cosmetic Plastic Surgery? Most young people don't get cosmetic plastic surgery … but some do. The most common reason that they do this is be-cause they’re not happy about the way

they look and view it as a way to fit in and look acceptable to their friends and peers. You would think that the most common procedures young people choose would include breast implants, face lifts,

tummy tucks and all of the other procedures that you hear about on television. Wrong! The most common procedures are nose reshaping, ear surgery (getting their ears pinned back), acne and acne scar treatment,

and breast reduction (guys and girls). Doctors who come from a reputable clinic won't perform certain procedures on a young person until

they are sure that person is old enough and has

finished growing. Girls who want to enlarge their breasts for cosmetic reasons usually must be at least 18 because saline implants are only approved for

women 18 and older. In some cases, though, such as when there's a tremendous size difference between the breasts or one breast has failed to grow at all, a plastic surgeon may get involved earlier. Most board-certified plastic surgeons spend a lot of time interviewing young people who want plastic

surgery to decide if they are good candidates for the surgery. Doctors want to know that young people are emotionally mature enough to handle the surgery and that they're doing it for the right reasons. If you go to a plastic surgeon and they don’t ask you questions to determine whether you should receive surgery or not

(they just want to jump straight in and do it) your alarm bells should be sounding! Remember, once they have surgically changed something on you there is no going back. Is Plastic Surgery the Right Choice? Reconstructive surgery helps repair significant defects

or problems. But what about having cosmetic surgery just to change your appearance? Is it a good idea for young people? This is something that you should talk over with your doctor before you make any decisions because as with everything, there are right and wrong

reasons to have surgery. Many plastic surgery proce-dures are just that — surgery. They involve anesthe-

sia, wound healing, and other serious risks. Things to Consider Almost all young people are self-conscious about their bodies. Almost everyone wishes there were a thing or two that could be changed. A lot of this self-

consciousness goes away with time. Ask yourself if you're considering plastic surgery because you want it for yourself or whether it's to impress someone else.

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A person's body continues to change through the years. Body parts that might appear too large or too small now can become more proportionate over

time. Getting in good shape through healthy eating and exercise can do great things for a person's looks without surgery. If something can be corrected in a nonsurgical manner, it is always the better op-tion! For example, gastric bypass or liposuction

may seem like easy fixes to losing weight but both carry greater risks than dieting and exer-cise. Your emotions have a really big effect on how you think you look too. People who are

depressed, extremely self-critical, or have a distorted view of what they really look like sometimes think that changing their looks will solve their problems. But news flash … in these cases, it won't. Working out the emotional problem with the help of a trained therapist is a better option. You will find that

many doctors won't perform plastic surgery on young people who are depressed or have other mental health problems until these problems are sorted out first.

If you're considering plastic surgery, talk it over with your parents. If you're serious

and your parents agree, you should go with your parents and meet with a plastic surgeon to help you learn what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. You should ask about possible complica-tions or downsides to the surgery while

you are there. Depending on the procedure, you may feel some pain as you recover, and this is going to be really uncomfortable! Procedures and healing times vary, so you need to do your research into

what's involved. Elective plastic surgery procedures can be expensive! Although medical insurance covers many reconstructive surgeries, the cost of cosmetic proce-dures almost always comes straight

out of the patient's pocket. You need to find out what your insurance plan will and won't cover. Plastic surgery isn't something to rush into. If you're thinking about

plastic surgery, find out as much as you can about the specific proce-dure you're considering and talk it over with doctors and your parents. Once you have the facts, you can decide whether the surgery is right for you.

Changing a tyre is pretty simple if you are prepared with the right equipment in your car … namely a spare tyre, a wrench and a car Jack! Make sure that the car is on a solid, level surface that will restrict it from rolling. Also, make sure that your park break is on and the car is in the park position in an auto-matic car or first position in a manual car. If you can’t get the car to even ground be extra cautious that it can not roll because you will be putting yourself in danger if it does roll. Use a heavy object like a rock or a lump of wood under the front and back tyre as an extra precaution. Get your Jack and spare tyre out of the car and then place the Jack under the car frame near the tyre that needs to be changed. Make sure the Jack is going to push up on the metal part of your car’s frame … anything else will snap. If you are freaking out about where to place the Jack, your car owner’s manual will tell you where your jack points are. Jack the car up until the Jack is supporting the car but not lifting it off the ground yet. Loosening the nuts on the car will be really hard if the wheel is spinning in mid air … you need a bit of resistance! If there is a hubcap, you need to get this off first. Remem-ber the rule when dealing with nuts is - left to loose, right for tight! So, loosen all of the wheel nuts and then pump the Jack a bit more so that the tyre is off of the ground. It

needs to be just high enough to get the new tyre back on the car. From here you can remove the nuts the rest of the way and take the tyre off. If you have any locking nuts on your car make sure you know where the key is! It is a good idea to stick the old tyre under the car near the Jack so if your Jack fails, you have a back-up safety precaution. Stick the new tyre on and be careful to line up the wheel studs properly. From here you should be able to put the nuts back on and tighten them by hand until they are nice and snug. Use the wrench to tighten the nuts up a bit while the car is still jacked up. Tighten the nuts in a star pattern (don’t just go around in a circle) because you want the tyre to be mounted evenly. From here you can lower the car so that the Jack is supporting the car but so that the tyre is on the ground. Tighten the nuts in a star pattern again firmly and then lower the car to the ground and pack away your Jack. Most importantly - get your tyre fixed and stick it back in your car for next time!

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The ‘WYLD’ Magazine is a bi-monthly publication produced by Avon Youth Community and Family Services. The WYLD Magazine is a fantastic way to share information about and to Wheatbelt young people and it has some interesting features that are current and appealing. Avon Youth are looking for inspiring young people to feature in the WYLD Magazine and would love your ideas on stories to include so that it is really relevant to all young people. To receive this magazine bi-monthly by email for free or to start receiving it, please subscribe to the WYLD Network by contacting Michelle Blackhurst by email michelle.blackhurst@bigpond.com.

Avon Youth Community and family services p: (08) 9622 2612 f: (08) 9622 7022 w: www.avonyouth.org.au You will find Avon Youth in Northam, Narrogin, Moora and Merredin. Give them a call to find out how to get involved.

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