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PAYMENTS

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facility is now

available at our

Centre for

clients wishing to

pay by card

Minimum

purchase of $10.00

Please be aware that

a surcharge of 1.9%

will be added to your

transaction if you

choose to use this

service

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FEBRUARY ADVERTISING, NOTICES AND ARTICLES DUE BY 15TH JANUARY 2020

Centre Trading Hours and Advertising rates...

What’s happening at the CRC?...

16 Days in WA—Stop the Violence Campaign...

Aquatech Drilling —NEW advertiser...

Christmas Trading Hours...

Full Spectrum Health—Final Workshop...

Robyn Clarke MLA—Contact details...

Strategic Asset & Building Solutions—NEW advertiser...

Connecting Threads/Short-term Pet & House minding/Horse Rug Repairs/Bowen for horses & pets—NEW advertiser

Regional Men’s Health Initiative—Warrior Wellbeing Article..

Harvey CRC Ready for Work Program. Workshop dates...

Colin Holt MLC—Contact details...

Tony France—Myalup Bird Watchers Article...

Pinjarra Settlements—Contact Details...

Grow Mental Wellness Group—Meeting dates...

Transwa Contact details/Carer Gateway Contact details...

JP Services available at Harvey CRC…

CRC Network Initiative—Home Remedies...

Be Connected—Seniors Get Online (FREE Lessons)…

Photo Memories of Recent Events...

What’s Happening Around Town?...

Tai Chi/Nils Loans/NLIS Wand Hire…

Our Outreach…

Where Are We Located?...

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Harvey Happenings Newsletter - December 2019/January 2020

What’s happening at

HCRC ?

Special Points

of Interest

REGULAR EVENTS

Tai Chi

Tuesdays 9.30am

Ready for Work Program

9.00am to 12.30pm

Quarterly Rotations

Be Connected

Program

By Appointment!

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computer lessons

for seniors and

beginners

(1 Hour each)

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Community Garden

The Community Garden is available for use by the community in a variety

of ways: Easter Egg Hunts, Craft days,

Children's birthday parties,

Creation of individual garden rooms by

Volunteers or general maintenance of the garden, Small workshops that

promote Better Living.

A printed copy of the newsletter can be

obtained from the Centre for a gold coin donation.

Regular Trading Hours

from Monday to Friday are 8.30am to 2.30pm

The Centre will be closed for all public holidays


Please ring HCRC at least a day

before the workshop to add your

name to the Supper List.

Payment will be requested before

the meal. Thank you.

$12.50 pp

Final

Workshop!!


Bowen treatments for Horses

and Pets

Energy Flow treatments for

Every Body

All Areas considered.

Call Sue for appointment:

0427 931 337

Connecting Threads

Make Modify or Mend

Canvas products, protective bags

and covers, Event Drapes and Stage

skirts are all examples of what I can

sew.

Call me on 0427 931 337

Rug Repairs

0427 931 337

All Areas Considered

Pick up & Delivery Service

Short Term

Property and

Pet minding

Need Horses,

Dogs, Chooks

etc. minded?

Need help with

gardening?

Then call Sue on:

0427 931 337


Warrior Wellbeing Article

Don’t spend too much time

looking in the rear-view

mirror

When learning to drive we’re constantly reminded about

the importance of checking our rear-view mirror, not just

when reversing or changing lanes but for general aware-

ness of our surroundings and enhancing our peripheral

vision. However, spending too much time looking in the

rear-view mirror can be hazardous as it distracts us from

what’s happening in front of us and may delay our ability

to avoid an accident.

This analogy is not that different to how we should view

our reflection on not only this year but also our life’s jour-

ney. “Hindsight is 20/20”, meaning it’s sometimes easier

to see or understand something after it has happened.

Looking back is important as it gives us an insight into

our lives and valuable life lessons can be gained, helping

us move forward and hopefully make more informed de-

cisions in the future. As Slim Dusty reminds us in his

classic song “Looking Forward Looking Back” is a prac-

tice that can help build connection, meaning and under-

standing in our life journey.

Spending too much time worrying or thinking about the

past can also be problematic. This does depend

on our individual capacity to cope with life events thrown

our way as well as our personality type (pessimist, realist

or optimist). However, some problems from spending

too much time looking in the rear-view mirror can mani-

fest themselves by:

Resentment towards others (looking for someone to

blame);

Difficulty seeing the positives in our lives (family,

friends, the good decisions we have made!);

Regret manifesting itself in feelings of low self-

esteem and lack of confidence;

Distraction and avoidance from the here and now

(conversations that go around in circles, referring

to all the could have/should have scenarios);

Difficulty to move forward or make decisions due to

the fear of making a mistake;

Catastrophizing “it will just happen again, “things

always go wrong for me” or “everything’s stuffed!!”.

Every year there are things that occur that we could have

done without. An important first step in reflecting and

learning from things is understanding if the occurrence

was a controllable factor. How much time did we waste

worrying or regretting things that are out of our control?

In regional, rural and remote Australia, this season has

thrown up numerous seasonal and climatic events that

have caused significant distress for individuals, families

and businesses. So, what can we do?

I reckon it all starts with working on what’s in our control

and doing something is better than doing nothing, that is

dealing with the here and now:

Talk about how we feel and realise we are not

alone;

Remember resentment is like letting someone else

live in our head rent free;

Practice mindfulness, remember our senses (taste,

touch, sight, hearing and smell) can help bring us

back to the moment and get us out of our head;

Look after our wellbeing – exercise, healthy diet,

good sleep, and positive relationships;

Have something to look forward to – a holiday, time

away, catching up with friends/family.

To finish with my favourite verse from that great song by

Slim “There are strange days, full of change on the

way, but we’ll be fine, unlike some, I’ll be leaning

forward, to see what’s coming”.

Don’t forget to take time to recognise your achievements,

appreciate the positives and rest up over the holiday

season!

Terry and the Team

The Regional Men’s Health Initiative

delivered by Wheatbelt Men’s Health (Inc.)

PO Box 768, Northam WA 6401

Phone: 08 9690 2277

Email: [email protected]

www.regionalmenshealth.com.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.regionalmenshealth.com.au


Tony France Myalup Bird Observers

My Myalup Bird Observer’s articles in this publication have so far dealt with a variety of native Australian birds

and their behaviour, also where they are likely to be found in the Harvey District; yet, the history of those birds is commonly bound up with own. Moreover, what the birds are increasingly losing is our loss, too. I was starkly reminded of our shared history from early Australian pioneer days, when I recently explored on foot a section of native forest reserve near the summit of the Darling Scarp; Cockatoo-chewed marri nuts found at the approach verge side were not fresh. However, I collected up and retained the remains of several hard marri (‘honky’) nuts, the centers' quite neatly hollowed out. (Gk: Eucalypt, well covered). It is believed that the cavities reveal the distinctive feeding strategy of Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos, using their powerful bills. A stroll later within the forest site itself showed signs of its logging history, as far back as fifty years. The huge stumps of long-harvested jarrah clearly showed they had been sawn down originally. (It is understood that the earliest chainsaws came into use in Australia shortly after WW1, but were usually first used only by commercial logging enterprises, while hand axes were still being used by other groups or individuals.) I found jarrah trees dominated over scattered marri and she-oak, amid the fallen tree debris; most banksias had succumbed to fire damage; below each canopy, surviving trees all showed blackened scorching; most of the several orchids found were already fading or almost dead. Other ancient jarrah fallen at the location had plainly succumbed eventually to a succession of intermittent bush fires. However, some of the long-dead jarrah had quite recently been dropped and sawed into sections, probably by illegal firewood collectors using chain-saws. I tape-measured one of the largest live jarrah which, in size, compared with several others nearby: 4.9 meters in circumference, which configures as 1.6 meters in diameter. An informed judgment reckoned the average height of the tallest jarrah found around the location was 35 meters. Strangely, hardly any birds were seen or heard throughout what was a sunny day with a cool breeze. Overall, I felt privileged to have seen those magnificent old-growth jarrah trees, which were probably at least 300 years old. Meanwhile, removal or firewood harvesting of fallen trees with hollows denies ground refuge for small and vulnerable native ground mammals. However, although fallen trees at the site presented a number of large and small hollows, I could not find any traces of mammalian Numbats or Chuditch, nor bird nests in either dead standing or live trees. Nonetheless, I was somewhat heartened by the immense efforts behind volunteer regional community

programs to restore and rehabilitate the threatened species by planting out native seedlings. From my visits to a native tree-and-plant-seed nursery, I learned it may take up to three days in a good season in the field for an contracted team to pick, say, 220 kg of jarrah nuts, which finally produces only 6% (or about 14 kg) of viable seed. The nuts then need to be laid out under cover to dry before the tiny seeds can be extracted. Yet, the work is vital. Increasingly, large extraction industries in the south west region employ on contract seed harvest operators to rehabilitate mined land. The often uneven seed-harvesting season usually runs from July to July, with no guarantee that jarrah and other tree seeds will be abundant each year. As with the field work involved, harvesting jarrah seeds requires much energy and patience, plus much local knowledge of the bush and seasons; again, much of the final seed preparation is labour intensive. As for physical dangers: I have heard and read about old-time wanderers, loggers, fire-wood collectors and other unfortunates in Australian native forests who have been killed by falling branches. In common with other areas I have visited in the Harvey Hills, the Scarp site presented several such imposing threats. The subject elevated forest location could be said today to provide a vivid coloured snapshot of the State’s pioneering past, the ongoing bush-fire hazards to the natural environment and damage to wildlife habitat, plus very dubious present forestry manage-ment policy and techniques. I left the forest location wondering about the present degree of regular surveillance and compliance exercised by this State’s Forestry authorities. The story is almost as dire for our declining wildlife wetland habitats. Clearly, one of the greatest threats these days to our native birds and mammals is the steadily incremental loss of their natural habitat, a sad loss, too, for all of us.


Hello, my name is Dominique Morcombe and I am pleased to be of service to our local communities across WA.

I am also mobile which means I come to you (yes anywhere in Perth right through to Down South) and we sit to-

gether to go through all of the paperwork that requires your attention as well as taking the opportunity to carry out

your Identification check. No need to leave your home or travel anywhere!

Please phone me on 0408 924 581 to discuss how I can be of help to you. Look forward to your call!


Grow—Mental Wellness Programs If you know anyone who would like to work on their personal development and mental wellbeing

and would benefit from the support of a safe and caring group, contact Grow on 9228 1411 or

visit their website at www.grow.org.au.

Grow is a community based organisation that has developed a unique program improving and

maintaining mental wellbeing. For over 60 years their pioneering program has helped

thousands of Australians to recover from a range of mental health issues.

Meetings are: Free of charge; peer led; confidential; weekly and two hours long—no

referrals needed. Groups vary in size from 3 to 10 members. Requirement: 18 Years old or

above.

New attendants can be accompanied for up to three meetings by family


CARER GATEWAY

A telephone counselling service is now

available to Carers who might be

struggling.

The service can be contacted weekdays

between 8am and 6pm where profes-

sional counsellors will be waiting to talk

to them about their concerns.

Call 1800 422 737 (select option 1) or

email www.carergateway.gov.au

for assistance.

Booking Tickets at Harvey CRC

Tickets must be booked at the Harvey CRC be-

fore 2.00pm Monday to Friday to avoid

disappointment.

Booking Cut Off Times for the Australind

Please ensure you book your tickets prior to

8.45am if you are intending to travel on the

Australind from Harvey to Bunbury on the day of

booking. Tickets must also be booked before

2.00pm if you are intending to travel from Bunbury

to Perth on the day of booking.

Concession Card Discounts

To ensure you receive a discounted fare you must

present your valid Concession Card in person at

the Harvey Community Resource Centre at the

time of booking. Concession rates cannot be

issued without the Harvey CRC sighting your

concession card.

Family-Friendly Fares

Kids travel for 50% of the regular fare and you can

receive a 75% discount when you travel as a

family. The discount will only be applied when

families book with between two and four

children and at least one full fare paying adult, on

the same ticket.


CONTACT HARVEY CRC TO BOOK A

LESSON. MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY

BETWEEN 8.30AM AND 2.30PM

RING 9729 1669 FOR AN APPOINTMENT


Winner of our Pink Up Your Town Morning Tea Raffle—Brenda Rondo


If you have any community news or events coming up that you would like us to include in

the Harvey Happenings newsletter, please email the details to the CRC at

UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND HARVEY

Tuesday,

3rd December

Full Spectrum Health Workshop Series

The last of our, fun, free workshops sharing infor-

mation about the many ways to support our health and

wellbeing using colour as a medium. Each week re-

lates to a different colour - Yellow, Blue, Green. Guest

speakers. Call 9729 1669 for details.

Harvey CRC

5 Gibbs Street, Harvey

5.30 to 7.30pm

Optional Networking/Supper

afterwards - $12.50pp

7.30pm to 8.30pm

Thursday,

5th December

Harvey Community Gala Night

Bring your family & friends to enjoy a festive night of

community spirit in Harvey. Santa will make a special

visit, purchase your special Christmas gifts at the

stalls or local shops, grab a bite to eat & enjoy the en-

tertainment provided. Prizes for best Christmas dis-

play by a shop in town & enjoy a festive night of com-

munity spirit in Harvey. The best Christmas outfit for

kids under 5 years, 5-8 years & 9-12 years.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Harvey.

Entry is Free!

Contact: Robyn 0418 959 595 / [email protected]

Liz 0404 596 219 / [email protected]

Anne 0408 293 099 / [email protected]

Uduc Road,

Btw Hayward & Beecher St,

Harvey

5.30 to 9.00pm

Friday,

6th December

Senior’s Christmas Dinner

Community volunteers, with the support of local busi-

ness & community members, provide a FREE Christ-

mas Celebration evening for Senior residents from

Harvey, Cookernup, Yarloop, Myalup, Binningup,

Wokalup & Benger. The night includes a three-course

meal, entertainment, gifts & prizes. Any person aged

65 or more, or for a couple with one person aged 65 or

more, are eligible to attend. Contact 0438 291 963.

Harvey Recreation & Cultural

Centre,

Tom Latch Drive,

Harvey

5.00pm to 8.00pm

Saturday,

7th December

Harvey Indoor Christmas Markets

Come and browse through a wide variety of market

stalls. Entry is by gold coin donation.

Kids under 16 are Free.

Harvey Recreation & Cultural

Centre,

Tom Latch Drive, Harvey

9.00am to 1.00pm

Saturday,

7th December

Australind Family Carols

Australind Baptist Church presents Family Christmas

Carols. Free Entry.

Check on Facebook for more details or

e-mail [email protected]

Treendale Primary School,

Opal Drive,

Australind

4.30pm to 7.00pm

Saturday,

14th December

Annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner

Free Christmas Celebration event with 3 course meal,

entertainment & prizes. Senior residents aged 65 or

more from Harvey, Wokalup, Benger, Yarloop, Myalup

& Binningup are invited to attend. Details must be

completed on invitation forms found at the Harvey

Public Library, Harvey Senior Citizen Club & Harvey

Chemist.

Harvey Town Hall,

Uduc Street,

Harvey

6.00pm seated for 6.30pm start


Sunday,

19th January

Renegade “The Legends of Country”

Tickets Adults $20.00, Concession $15.00, BYO

food, drinks, chairs, rugs etc. Stirling’s Cottage is

open during concert. For more information

www.harveyrec.com

Stirling’s Cottage Garden,

James Stirling Place,

Harvey

Show starts at 4.30pm

If you have any community news or events coming up that you would like us to include in

the Harvey Happenings newsletter, please email the details to the CRC at

[email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND HARVEY


You can subscribe to our

newsletter by going onto our

website :

www.harveycrc.com.au

Complete your details on the home

page. While there check out all the

services we offer at the CRC !

WA NILS are here to keep you moving forward and are a real

alternative to payday lenders and rental companies. The WA No Interest Loans Scheme is part of the Anglicare WA network and aims

to provide families and individuals on low incomes across Western Australia

with the opportunity to apply for a small, no interest loans in times of need. These

loans help people purchase essential household items and services without the

burden of interest charges or fees.

At present, WA NILS provides loans between $200 and $1,500 for the purchase of

essential household items and services.

https://www.anglicarewa.org.au/


SMYL SMYL Community Services

Attend the Harvey CRC one day per fortnight to

outreach for participants of the Parents’ Next

Program.

This service is available every second

Wednesday by appointment only.

Call 1300 215 391 for appointments.

Anglicare Financial Counselling Anglicare WA’s Financial Counsellors are qualified to:

make assessments of financial situations

provide information and options to address financial prob-

lems

assist with resolutions if necessary

advocate and negotiate with creditors

make referrals to other useful services in the community

provide information about government assistance

support clients in developing their own budget

relay relevant information about consumer credit and

bankruptcy

Anglicare WA's Financial Counsellors not only help

solve immediate problems, but teach people how to

maintain their own financial stability independently.

Available every second Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:00pm

By appointments only.

Call 9792 1900 for appointments.

South West Community

Alcohol and Drug Service The South West Community Drug Service Team

is a specialist team working with clients within

the south west of WA to reduce the harm

Associated with the use of alcohol and other

drugs.

Available every Monday

from 9:00am to 3:00pm


GP Down South GP Down South is a not-for-profit community organisation

providing health and wellbeing services in the South West

and Peel regions of WA.

In the Peel region we operate Nidjalla Waangan Mia

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Peel Youth

Medical Service (including the 3 Tier Youth Mental Health

Program) and the Peel Mobile Health Service. In the South

West we provide Mental Health Services, Community Child

Health Service and Down South Aboriginal Health Services.

Available every Thursday


Forrest Personnel Forrest Personnel have been matching talented

Western Australians with disabilities and health

conditions with the right jobs at the right time for

over 30 years.

Regional specialists in NDIS preplanning, Job

Ready Skills, mentoring and increasing

independence and confidence.

Available every second Tuesday from 9.00am -

2.00pm

Contact 1800 224 548 for appointments.

South West Community

Legal Centre

The South West Community Legal Centre is a

not-for-profit, independent community

organisation committed to delivering legal advice

and information to low-income and

disadvantaged people in the South West region

of Western Australia.

Available every second Monday from

9:00am to 12:30pm

Appointments essential.

Call 9791 3206 for booking information.

Accordwest –Emergency Relief Accordwest, are recognised as leaders in delivering a diverse

range of support services that not only empower families and

individuals, but foster community resilience.

Accordwest offers tenancy advice, private rental support,

accommodation support, financial counselling and

family services.

Available every second Wednesday from 10.00am to

12:00pm. Please contact 9729 9000 for assistance.

Financial Counselling Available once a month. Appointments only.


OUR OUTREACH SERVICES


NEW TRADING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 2.30pm

Public Holidays: Closed

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