Ron's Gazette – August 2016

This newsletter is produced by Ron Love, a Forgotten Australian, Chairman of Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc, FACT, an Ambassador for Forgotten Australians and is active in working to

further the interests of all people who experienced out-of-home care during childhood.

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August 2016

Supporting Tuart Place, 24 High St, Fremantle, WA Ph 08-6140-2380 Freecall 1800-619-795 or

Email: [email protected] Web: www.tuartplace.org

All who were in out-of-home care during childhood are cordially invited to gather at Tuart Place each

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4-30pm.

T U A R T “Together we build Understanding, Acceptance, Respect and Trust.

“When given appropriate care and nurturing, the Tuart Tree can stand strong and care for itself even through hard times”

FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIANS COMING TOGETHER INC. (FACT

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.tuartplace.org/

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For people who were formerly Wards of the State, Child Migrants, Forced Adoptees, Fostered Children,

members of the Stolen Generations, and non-Aboriginal Australians placed in institutional care during

childhood, also known as Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers.

“YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP A GOOD GROUP FROM RISING TO GREATER HEIGHTS”

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You’re invited to our Community Open Day: Monday Sept 5th 2016 Open Day at Tuart Place 11.00am to 2.00pm

Drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm to have a tour of 24 High St, sit in on a workshop and view our historic photos and other displays. A complimentary sausage sizzle, cakes and refreshments will be available

throughout the day.

ALL WELCOME – Friends, Family and Community Members Tuart Place, 24 High Street, Fremantle Ph: 08 6140 2380 Freecall: 1800 619 795 email: [email protected] web: www.tuartplace.org 11.00am Free Workshop / Information Session 12.00pm Tuart Place Singers and screening of “Why I Come to Tuart Place” short film 1.00pm Raffle Prizes Drawn

Have you shared your good ideas for our OPEN DAY? Sausage Sizzle at the front of Tuart Place, bring a cake for a cake stall, screen the Inside Exhibition, bring pics you would like to share, donations for a raffle, Craft display, be early to win a possible $50 when you give $1 for each number on the ‘100 Board’ and much more.

One of Ian’s windmill creations that is on display at Tuart Place will be

part of the raffle prizes. He is applauded for the skill, care and thought

that he puts into the crafting and detailed construction of his windmills.

We appreciate Ian’s agreeing for this windmill that he made then donated

to Tuart Place, can be a part of the raffle prizes on our Open Day on 5-9-16.

Be there to find out what the Federal Member for Fremantle, Josh Wilson MP

has graciously offered to present Tuart Place with as a gift on our OPEN DAY.

What happens at Tuart Place? Tuart Place is the State Government funded service for former Child Migrants, ‘Forgotten Australians’ and members of the Stolen Generations. Tuart Place provides individual

counselling, telephone counselling, support groups, social activities, assistance with Professional Standards complaints, volunteering opportunities, computer skills classes, visiting health & legal services, family tracing, assistance to access records, and help in dealing with other agencies. Where is Tuart Place? Tuart Place is located at 24 High Street (the old Cleo’s Hotel site) in the West End of Fremantle, near the historic Roundhouse. There is no on-site parking, so some of our visitors park at South Beach and catch the Blue Central Area Transit (CAT) Bus, which stops close by in Phillimore Street, just after Cliff Street. Tuart Place is a five minute walk, if you are travelling from Fremantle Train Station on foot.

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Drop-In on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

at Tuart Place Each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Forgotten Australians, Former Child Migrants, Stolen

Generation, Former Wards of the State and Forced Adoptees and friends are invited to

drop-in and experience Tuart Place. Adults who were in out-of-home care

during childhood are welcome to gather at TUART PLACE, 24 High St,

in Fremantle, West Australia. Tuart Place courteously offers friendly

service to all who choose to drop in and visit. That’s a great reason to drop in with a

friend or two, enjoy a relaxing cuppa and a chat in the friendly, family atmosphere. Come and meet with

the great crowd of people. Many enjoy being part of the singing group that gathers each Monday at

about 10am and starts singing from about 10-30 to 12noon and some enjoy sitting back and listening.

We do thank you for considering the singing group and maintaining

quiet in and around the area where the Singing Group gathers

between10-30am and 12noon. Some drop in to

swap a Library book, compare old school photos

with some in the huge Tuart Place collection or

learn a new board game. Some folks who come

to visit, do so with friends, new and old friends

or come to have a friendly chat with the staff and Tuart Place participants.

Some of the Free Services and Sessions being offered include individual counselling, support groups,

social activities, workshops, volunteering opportunities, computer, iphone and ipad skills, craft, sewing,

origami, movies, tutoring of grammar, reading, maths or writing skills, visiting health services, family

history/tracing, with free assistance to find and access records by the West Australian Genealogical

Society Inc, help with contacting Centrelink, other agencies and more. Forgotten

Australians are helping Forgotten Australians - offering a

unique service for all who have lived-in experience in out-

of-home care during childhood. Monday lunch times are

Great opportunities at Tuart Place for sharing good food

and good times while creating new friends. The famous Tuart Place

Monday Lunches may have been best described as ‘Tasty culinary

delights’. When Maureen cooks a meal, it helps this time of day feel like one big happy family sharing

a delicious home-cooked meal. Please ask about our group adventures currently being looked at, and

find out how you can participate in some.

Enjoy friendly and inspiring guidance with Kathy at Tuart Place

One to One Computer & Mobile Phone Help 12noon to 3pm (please book). Whatever your skill level (even if you have not turned on a computer before) you can get individual help. Use the computer room or bring in your iPad, Smart Phone or Digital Camera – or you can learn to browse the internet, send emails, scan photos and shop online. Please call 6140-2380 to book in with one of our friendly volunteers on or 1800-619-795 or Email: [email protected] .


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What’s Happening at Tuart Place?

August Wednesday 17th: 10.15 –12 noon Susy returns to support Group

August Monday 22nd: Free legal advice sessions by appointment from 1-4pm

August Wednesday 24th: 10am – 12noon CPR Training (no support group today)

September Monday 5th: 11am - 2pm Tuart Place Open Day: From 1pm onwards Hair-cuts

with Jacqi - Bookings via Vicky - The Social Activities Group meeting may not happen this

day.

Drop in Day: Each Monday: 10-30am to noon join the Singing Group or listen with a cuppa

then share the Monday Lunch from noon to 1pm. Be part of the gathering. Free Counselling

sessions available with psychotherapist Gordon Paton, by appointment

Monday August 4th & Monday September 5th: Social Activities Group meeting, 1pm at Tuart

Place.

Wednesdays: Support Group 10-15am to noon and Group lunch 12noon to 1pm.

Each Thursday: Between 12noon and 3pm for assistance with learning more about

computers and mobile phones with Kathy, Sam and Jean at the Tuart Place computer

room.

Free counselling appointments: please contact Vicky Ph 08-6140-2380 Freecall 1800-619-

795 or Email: [email protected]

WA Genealogical Society: With WA Genealogical Society experts Marilyn Dimond and Lesley Silvester. 12.30-4.30pm. Please contact Vicky for a 1.hr booking for assistance in family tracing / family history research by appointment each month between 12-30 and 4-30pm.

Every Month: Lawyer Gary Dean with Free legal advice. 1-4pm, by appointment.

Every 5 weeks: Free men’s haircuts with Jacqi on Mondays from 1pm. Please book.

TimeTrackers to appear at Tuart Place On 19 September Mike Murray of ‘TimeTrackers’ will give an introductory talk on DNA tests. We all have a family tree hidden away in our DNA. In recent years, DNA tests have become reasonably cheap and accessible, as many more people are taking these tests to help trace their family history. Around 3 million people have tested in the past few years. The talk will cover: What is DNA and what do we inherit from our parents? What’s involved in taking a test? The three DNA tests that are available (what, where, how much?) What you might learn from the results. During and after the presentation Mike will be happy to field questions.


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International meeting on Redress Schemes

In ten countries around the world, 13 presenters will be talking about issues of Financial

Redress. In November 2016 Dr Philippa White, Tuart Place Director, will be one of the

presenters in Norrköping, Sweden who will present a conference

paper at the workshop for ‘Compensating the Past: International

approaches to redress schemes for historical child abuse’. We are

again appreciating the dedication of Cevrina, Vice Chair on the Board

for Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc, (FACT). This time, for going with Pip to

share knowledge and messages from WA Care Leavers at the conference in Sweden.

The workshop there will focus on what can be learned from previous financial redress

schemes, and whether these redress schemes achieve what they aim to achieve.

Congratulations again to Dr Robert Isaacs Dr Robert Isaacs is an honoured

Patron for Tuart Place. He is a proud

Aboriginal Elder whose dedicated

efforts throughout the last 50 years

have helped with improving the

lives of indigenous people in West Australia. At six

years of age, Dr Robert was taken from his family and

brought up as a ward of the state in St Joseph’s in

Subiaco, Castledare Boys Home and at the age of 17,

he left Clontarf Boys Town. Dr Robert was one of the

ten outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Australians who were honoured and congratulated by The National NAIDOC Committee on Friday 8-7-

16 at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony in Darwin.

A TRIBUTE TO ROS offered by Oliver Cosgrove. From July 94 edition of Voices

Ros Norman is a tower of strength to many who survived the horrors of the Christian Brothers'

orphanages in Western Australia. In 1989, she was invited by a number of former child migrants to

join them in the search for their families. They also thought the terrible truth of the child migrants

should be revealed and become a recorded part of Australian history.

Ros's husband Joe had arrived at Bindoon in 1947 so she was well aware of the plight of the former

child migrants. In 1987, she had shared Joe's joy when one of his brothers, travelling from England,

found him after a long search. They had always known of the other's existence and had suffered the

pain of separation. With this reunion fresh in her memory, Ros gladly joined the Child Migrant

Friendship Society, hoping to help others to experience the joy of finding long lost or unknown

families. Today, most of the reunions are organised by the Child Migrant Trust based in UK, but it is

to Ros that many men first turn in the yearning search for families they know must exist somewhere.

Ros has shared laughter and joy as well as tears and sorrow with many men as they make the poignant

search for those lost roots which mean so much. Sixth in a family of eight children, Ros was born in

Queensland and has lived in WA for 26 years.

With 3 married daughters, 2 grandchildren and a part- time job, she leads a busy life but always finds

time to help and encourage those in need. Whether it is dropping leaflets in letter boxes or helping

to get VOICES in the mail, Ros is only a phone call away whenever she is needed to help us out. It

was Ros who made the beautiful wreath laid at VOICES' vigil at Clontarf recently. Her cheerful

personality and ready smile always lift those around her. Congratulations and well done Ros and

thank you for your wonderful efforts to help others in need.

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Family History and locating family with highly qualified Genealogists at Tuart Place Marilyn Dimond and Lesley Silvester are highly qualified and experienced genealogists. Marilyn coordinates the Genealogy Centre at the State Library of WA; while Lesley and her husband Mike run ‘Time Trackers’, a busy genealogical firm that conducts research in family history and specialises in British and Australian family history. Care Leavers express their continuing appreciation for Marilyn’s and Lesley’s great voluntary work at Tuart Place each month. Please contact Vicky to book a one-hour session. Next sessions: Monday 19th September, and 17th October 2016. .

. Lesley (left) and Marilyn (right) with Philomena, a former child migrant

Mike Pauly ONE MAN, TWO FEET AND A TROLLY FULL OF

. DETERMINATION On Wednesday July 27th, 2016 Michael Pauly’s epic journey on

his Oz Soul Walk around Australia of about 15,600 kilometres

ended as he arrived in front of the One Stop Shop in Kings

Square at the centre of Fremantle. There was a great crowd

sharing a cheerful, happy reception for 75 year-old Mike as the

Fremantle community welcomed him back to the Place where

his epic journey began about 26 months ago.

Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt, Federal MP Josh Wilson, State

MLC Simone McGurk and Councillor Jon Strachan were all there,

as were many from the Freo Men's Shed members. Mike’s walk

was aimed at raising awareness and funds for men's mental

health and arthritis. Mike was supported by The Fremantle

Community Men's Shed and Men’s Sheds around Australia as

well as Fremantle Transition Towns. Congratulations on your

safe return and well done Mike for the effort you have given to

help others who need a helping-hand at times. Men’s Shed

mental health initiative http://www.mensheds.org.au/ email

[email protected] or phone 08 9336 3959.

Book your place in the Moore River trip Now SAG is planning a caravan and camping trip to Moore River in

early November 2016 – before the start of schoolies week. Now

or ‘soon’ is a good time to book your place on this year’s trip

organised by the Tuart Place Social Activities Group to the

Moore River (Guilderton) caravan park. It has riverfront views

and is just metres from the beach. It is a great caravanning and

camping site, with a new barbecue area and ‘fully enclosed

campers’ kitchen’. Please contact Vicky at Tuart Place if you

are interested being part of this November 2016 camping trip.

This may feel uncomfortable to read or talk about but every day, people do need help.

The World Health Organisation estimates that over 800,000 people are taken each

year by suicide that is one person every 40 seconds. According to the latest Australian Bureau of

Statistics (2014) figures, we lose more than 2500 people each year to suicide in Australia. Many of us

are sadly affected with overwhelming emotion when suicide takes the life of our friends and family.

. Awareness needs to be spread so we can stay mentally healthy and stop suicide from ending lives.

http://www.mensheds.org.au/


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World Mental Health day 10th October 2016 The 2016 World Mental Health Day theme ‘Dignity in mental health – psychological and mental

health first aid for all’ provides an opportunity for us to focus on an area that continues to provide

challenges for people with mental ill-health and their families, getting the right help in crisis. You

can do something, and this year’s World Mental Health Day celebrated on 10th October aims to give

us the tools to improve our basic psychological and mental health first aid skills.

We can all play our part in helping to alleviate mental as well as physical distress in a crisis. This

year’s World Mental Health Day educational material, freely available on www.wfmh.org, provides

examples that show that psychological and mental health first aid works all over the world in many

and varied situations. Information is provided about the basic skills you need to learn to deal with

mental health distress or crisis.

Remember that nobody is immune to psychological or mental health distress and crisis. It could be

you, your relative, your friend or a colleague. Psychological and mental health first aid is a skill that

you may one day directly benefit from and which may prevent the crisis from getting worse, may

provide comfort and may even preserve life. So why not support this skill being made available to

all. We are all capable of providing physical, psychological and mental health first aid in an

emergency – don’t be a bystander, be a first aider!

There have been many global declarations promoting human rights but, despite these powerful

documents and instruments, many people with mental health problems and their families continue

to feel left out, with poor access to help.

RUOK?Day 2016 on September 8th

R U OK?Day is a national day of action but any day’s a good day to ask “are you ok?” and have a meaningful conversation with friends, families, colleagues and anyone who might be struggling in some way.

You don’t need to be an expert, nor do you have to fix or solve someone’s problems. When you just ask how they’re going; listen without judgement; encourage action; and follow up, you may be saving the life of a friend or stranger.

Need more tips to start a conversation? Web www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask & ruok.org.au/find-help

Homelessness Week 2016 was from 1 to 7-August 2016 ‘Homelessness Counts’ is the theme for the 2016 Homelessness Week coordinated

by Homelessness Australia (HA) in the first full week of August.

Homelessness Australia encourages all to recognize that people experiencing

homelessness are a valuable part of our society and must be supported.

Homelessness Week is held a week before the Census night (9-August) and it is

important that the homeless are counted and adequately represented in the Census forms.

Let’s keep raising Community Awareness so connections and understanding about West Australians

currently experiencing homelessness and those of us who are at risk of homelessness can be

recognised so coordinated shelter and assistance may be made available where needed. Check out

your State, Territory and Local Governments as well as Community Sector Organisations that operate

telephone services which are a good first point of information and referral.

http://www.wfmh.org/

http://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

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Census Household Forms? There are many of us who are not feeling comfortable or fully informed about the 2016 Census forms. At Tuart Place there is help for Care Leavers available with filling in the Census forms. Please book a time with Vicky by visiting reception at Tuart Place or by phoning 6140-2380, free call 1800-619-795 or email [email protected] if you wish to obtain more information and assistance to complete your Census Household Form. Please bring your form and information to your booked time at Tuart Place and release the unwanted pressure applied by the necessity of filling in your census form. Answers to questions can help - like - Will I be fined??? The Census website says - If you forget, we will remind you to complete the Census after 9 August. ‘You will not be fined if you complete the Census after the Census night’.

What can we do on World Suicide Prevention Day 10-9-16? The theme for 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day ‘Connect,

Communicate, Care’. The aim is to create a positive ripple-effect with

as many prevention events as possible being held in Australia and

around the World. To find out more global events please check out the

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) page.

After a successful launch in 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day

(WSPD) is now held every year on 10 September around the world.

On this day, numerous events, conferences, campaigns and local

activities call to public attention one of the world’s largest causes of

premature and unnecessary death – suicide. It is about being self-

informed and aware of support and services available to all those

touched by suicide and those building a resilient community to prevent

suicide.

Every year, about 2500 Australians take their own life. A key message

is that if you are concerned about someone’s mental health, talk to

them. The earlier, the better.

When discussing suicide or self-harming, choose someone you can

trust to talk to – who you can be honest with – Maybe a family member,

a friend, doctor, counsellor or someone you feel comfortable telling.

There are excellent counsellors available at Tuart Place for confidential advice and support – or call

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 - Web wspd.org.au/ Kids Helpline: 1800551800 - Men’s

Helpline Australia: 1300798978 - The Samaritans Crisis Line: – Here to listen 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week - Crisis Line 13 52 47 and Youthline WA 1800 198 313. Email

[email protected] Web: www.thesamaritans.org.au/

Thank you for the MAILOUT volunteers Congratulations and thank you to the wonderful people who often volunteer their valuable time to help with the mail outs. Many care leavers and their family depend on these mail-outs. Mail outs offer access to important news and information about coming events at Tuart Place. This gives us

time for plans to be made for the dates and times to share in the great opportunities and services offered at Tuart Place.



http://www.thesamaritans.org.au/

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Thank you Sam for introducing Care Leavers to a new concept

Mood Board Extravaganza with Sam It turned out to be a great adventure when Care Leavers were experimenting with

their own Mood Board from 10.15am to 12noon on Wednesday 20 July. Sam had a

great time after inviting all to make a personal ‘Mood Board’.

The huge gathering was asked to focus on things we were interested in and things

we want to experience in our future. Many of us know Sam, our computer lab

volunteer who helps people with their phones, cameras, tablets and computers.

Being a man of many talents – he is a musician and artist too!

All materials required were supplied and some adventurous people did bring images

and photos to help boost their own mood for the future. Congratulations and well done everyone.

Christabel Chamarette’s Building Better Relationships

On Wednesday 27 July from 10.15am to 12noon, Christabel was joined by a group

of Care Leavers who gathered to learn more about how ‘recognising our feelings’

helps us to understand ourselves and others. Accepting how we feel and becoming

aware of what ‘triggers’ our over-reactions can help us build and enjoy better

relationships. Christabel shared her some of her vast knowledge, ideas and

strategies for making positive life-changes. Thank you Christabel for another

enlightening presentation to benefit Care Leavers with easy-to-understand

information on how our quality of life may be improved. .

At a well-attended gathering, Lawyer Gary Dean gave a great

presentation on ‘Managing your Affairs into the Future’.

From 10.15am to 12noon on Wednesday 3rd August, a vast range of good

knowledge and sound information was offered for those of us

who are in the process of making a will, or thinking of making a

will. The detailed presentation was much appreciated for

including valuable information about Wills, Enduring Powers of

Attorney, and our future medical care. Good, usable information was offered on

why people may need to make a will - and how a person’s legal and financial affairs

might be managed if they aren’t up to managing them for them self any more. There was good

interaction about how people can prepare to safeguard their future and ensure that their affairs are

managed with their best interests at heart. Gary touched on the topic of ‘Living Wills’, and your right

to give directions about your own future medical care. Thank you Gary for donating your valuable time

and expertise at Tuart Place to help Care Leavers who want to help prepare for their future with a will.

Thank you Donna Percy for donating new desks for our computer room. The computers are still new and go well with the new desks, adding to the ease and comfort of using computers at Tuart Place for searching through information regarding Family history and other important events for Care Leavers. You and the desks are much appreciated Donna. Thank you for another of your kind donations for Care Leavers and Tuart Place.

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Free men’s haircuts with Jacqi Thank you Jacqi for continuing to donate your valued time, professional skills and expertise while working for the benefit of Care Leavers at Tuart Place every five weeks. Jacqi is with us on Mondays from 1pm on 5th September • 10th October • 28th Nov (Ladies Dry Cuts also) Please book with Vicky for a time and date to have your hair cut by a

professional at Tuart Place. Jacqi is our favourite hairdresser and personal stylist. ‘Repunzeled’ is the name of her salon on the 1st floor of 261 Queen Victoria Street in North Fremantle Ph 089200-2239. Jacqi has been genuinely appreciated for visiting Tuart Place for a few years now and is kindly regarded as one of the Tuart Place extended family.

Thank you Gordon Paton for your very informative presentation. ‘Drug & Alcohol Addictions: Causes and Healing’. It is acknowledged that the

harmful use of alcohol and drugs can be a symptom of underlying pain or trauma

which has touched and eroded the value of many lives. Gordon Paton is a

Psychotherapist who has worked for over 20 years in this field and from 10.15am to

12 noon on Wednesday 10th August, he shared his experiences as he worked in this

field, the causes and recovery with the maintenance of a healthy life. The audience

participation was great with facts and valuable knowledge learned at this gathering.

‘WITHOUT CONSENT’ ‘Without Consent’: Australia’s past adoption practices is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia. The exhibition brings to light a previously hidden aspect of Australia’s past: forced adoptions, and has offered those affected an opportunity to share their experiences – some for the first time. The ‘Without Consent: Australia’s past adoption practices’ exhibition was on display

A crèche in a large metropolitan hospital, 1953 at the WA Museum – Geraldton until 24 July 2016. Aboriginal National Archives of Australia: A1200, L15676 and Torres Strait Islander people were advised that this exhibition may contain images of, or reference to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who may have been affected by forced adoptions during this period. For more information please contact; Western Australian Museum – Geraldton 2 Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton, West Australia,6530, Australia 08 9431 8388.

The Social Activities Group is

preparing for another fun Sausage

Sizzle at Bunnings on September

3rd, 2016. We are looking for

volunteers to donate their valuable

time and energy to enjoy this fund

raising event as we feed the

community and benefit Care Leavers. Donated items are

also being requested to make up the raffle prize. Please

bring your donation to Tuart Place so the raffle prize can

be decoratively wrapped? Thank you to Ann Mc for

donating a $50 Bunnings Gift Voucher as part of the raffle prize.

http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/geraldton

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Vera, Kathy, Pip,

Dennis, Johnno and Mike McK, Best Birthday wishes

and kind regards to all who were in out of home care during

childhood and the respected and valued members of our

extended Family who celebrate their Birthday around this time of the

year. In grand Tuart Place tradition, a “Happy Birthday to All” is heartily wished from

Participants, Board Members, Staff and Volunteers in our extended family. May all who are

having a birthday enjoy wonderful adventures of peace, prosperity and happiness on your Special Day

and every day. Thank you all for sharing your courage and good cheer with us at TUART PLACE.

CPR training session with Ian McKie 10am –12noon on Wed 24 Aug 2016

CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) is one of the most important areas of first aid. This two-hour session is a nationally accredited course and is delivered by Ian McKie from Quick Aid First Aid. It covers the current trends and techniques in relation to CPR and includes practical resuscitation and defibrillation scenarios before a short theory assessment. You can learn methods for mouth-to-mouth respiration and chest compression. CPR allows oxygenated blood to circulate to vital organs such as the brain and

heart. This training can help you save a life. Places are limited so please book early with Vicky?

A Minifest of Choir Workshops

on the 19th, 20th and 21st of August 2016 For those who are interested in sharing and learning more about the joys of singing, there will be a Minifestival over three days using the fine acoustics at St Paul’s Church near the corner of Hampden Road and Lefroy Road in Beaconsfield (on left heading south from Fremantle along Hampden Rd). It is anticipated to be a delightful weekend of choir workshops with four choirs participating.

Congratulations and well done Professor Peter Newman. It is worth sharing a story that I found about Peter Newman, the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University. He sat on the Board of Infrastructure Australia and is a Lead Author for Transport on the IPCC. His books include ‘Green Urbanism in Asia’ (2013), ‘Resilient Cities: Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change’ (2009), ‘Green Urbanism Down Under’ (2009) and 'Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence' with Jeff Kenworthy which was launched in the White House in 1999. In 2001-3 Peter directed the production of Western Australia’s Sustainability Strategy in the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. In 2004-5 he was a Sustainability Commissioner in Sydney advising the government

on planning and transport issues. In 2006/7 he was a Fulbright Senior Scholar at the University of Virginia Charlottesville. In 2011 Peter was awarded the Sidney Luker medal by the Planning Institute of Australia (NSW) for his contribution to the science and practice of town planning in Australia and in 2014 he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to urban design and sustainable transport, particularly related to the saving and rebuilding of Perth’s rail system. He was an elected Fremantle City Councillor from 1976-80 where he still lives. For these and his multitude of other achievements of outstanding greatness that benefits Fremantle and all mankind, Peter Newman deserves an applause of great magnitude and more.

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THANK YOU FOR MAKING A GOOD DIFFERENCE Congratulations and Thank You to all the folks who contribute their skills, expertise and some of their valuable time and dollars each month for the benefit of Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants in WA. If you are already sponsoring a project or contributing to Tuart Place, you are MAKING A GOOD DIFFERENCE for the welfare of many of us who could use some support at times when things are not going well. Your worthwhile and very much appreciated contributions are used to offer a better quality of life for adults who have experienced out-of-home care during childhood and are now seeking assistance. When you proudly share the news of your contributions with friends, please remember to invite them to also MAKE A GOOD DIFFERENCE toward supporting Forgotten Australians & Former Child Migrants? Tuart Place is open from 9-30am to 4-30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for all to get to know us better. While joining our Famous Free Monday lunches at 12noon, you may ask how you can contribute to a wide range of services and projects happening now or planned for the future.

Opinions expressed in Ron’s Gazette are those of individuals and not necessarily those of the editor, the Board for Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc, or Tuart Place and membership. Any advice, either explicit or implied is not intended to replace qualified medical advice.

At Tuart Place you are welcome to voice your suggestions, so your valued ideas for Group

entertainment and other interests may be shared, negotiated and may be put into a plan of action? You may choose to anonymously use our Suggestion Box, located, for your convenience, in the main hall. Please share your ideas for ways in assisting the progress and preservation of the good name of Tuart Place? The friendly staff are also available to help arrange Reunions and events for Special Interest Groups at Tuart Place and other venues. Contact Tuart Place on 61402380, Freecall: 1800-619-

795 or email [email protected] .

“Together we build Understanding, Acceptance, Respect and Trust” “When given appropriate care and nurturing, the Tuart Tree can stand strong and care for itself even through hard times”


http://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/

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