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· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year
· Something on every night of the week
· Subsidised children's activities every weekend
· A great new single lifestyle
· Meet people and make friends at PWP
· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas
Members always have discounts to open functions &/or get group discounts at events
Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website
BILLBOARD
FAMILY LAW
The National Convention on the New Family Law Amendments to be held in the Main Commttee Room Parliament House Canberra on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th August 2007.
NEW FAMILY LAW AMENDMENTS - ARE THEY THE TURNING POINT?
The Agenda is organised to host Various Guest Speakers which include:
· Barry Williams National President of Lone fathers Assoc. of Aust
· Attorney General Phillip Ruddock
· Minister Mal Brough Minister for Family Services and Indigenous Affairs
· Alby Schultz LFAA Patron
· Senator Joe Ludwig Shadow Attorney General
· Matt Miller Managing Director (Big Boss) Child Support Agency
· Professor John McDonald Historian and Researcher
· Warwick Marsh Fatherhood Foundation
· Tony Miller Dads in Distress (DIDS)
· James Adams Fathers for Equality
· Robert Kennedy LFA NT (on States& Territories)
· Grandparents
· Natalie Gately & Pamela Henry (researchers) update on research
· All Branch Presidents
· Senator Garry Humphries to make closing remarks and close Conference
The cost of this Convention is $60 for the 2 days of $40 for 1 day. This includes morning and afternoon tea. LUNCH can be purchased at parliament house for a cost of from $7.00
Limited Cheap Accommodation can also be arranged. It is suggested that you do book early if requiring.
Registration forms are available on request. Anyone requiring any further information please contact Barry on 0417 668 802
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If you miss a copy of “Outlook” please view the online version at http://pwp-nsw.blogspot.com/
All previous editions are available there also.
BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRANCH COMMITTEES:
Please Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES to be published here…
-STATE
PLEASE NOTE:
To renew your membership by credit card or to fax your renewal form, phone Kim on 9833 2633
HELP WANTED :
COMMUNITY PAPERS ANNOUNCEMENTS COORDINATOR
We need help from someone with a fax machine – to fax all the Sydney local papers – the details of the various branches New Member Nights and open functions – to be included in local newspaper free Community Calendar sections – if you can help then email our State President Ross at rossemail@gmail.com
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
If you have had experience at organizing professional conferences – we could do with your help. There are some conference and public seminar project ideas we are considering at the moment and your experience could be a real help to us. Also any one who has had experience with conference sponsorships would be welcome. Email Ross at rossemail@gmail.com
-CITY
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW CITY OF SYDNEY BRANCH COMMITTEE
President - Peter M
VPA - Keith R
VPP - Margaret D
Treasurer - Frank J
Secretary - Marie McG
Hospitality - Kathy K-V
Telephone Enquiries - Ron C
Family Support - Joyce A
Publishing - Gloria B
General Committee - Barbara J, Fiona C, Alex M
Membership - yet to fill position
Family activities - yet to fill position
FITAP- yet to fill position
NEWS FLASH
The Ceroc at The Canada Bay Club is on Thursday nights, not Tuesday nights as previously advertised.
-HILLS
ADULT PASTA & LAMBRUSCO NIGHT
29th July.......$15 per head...byo drinks..…
BOOK NOW !
-MACARTHUR
.NORTHSIDE
COMBINED BRANCHES-
-THE COMING WEEK
-(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)
Please excuse any shortcomings as the new program is not yet to hand . . .
Thursday 26 July
Final Bookings for:City - Xmas in July, Sat 28 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
CEROC DANCING LESSONS (see “City” above)
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
Friday 27 July
Final Bookings for:City - The Little Snail Rest, Sun 29 July.Hills - Lambrusco and Pasta Night Sat 28 July
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT "OPEN INTRODUCE A FRIEND" HOUSE PARTY @ Roger's, Blacktown
Saturday 28 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
LESLIE'S ANNUAL XMAS IN JULY DINNER Matraville
HILLS DISTRICT
NEW MEMBER FAMILY JOINING DAY @ Roger & DJ's place, Blacktown
Also
ADULT PASTA & LAMBRUSCO NIGHT @ Chris's, Blacktown
Also
YOUNG SINGLES KARAOKE & DINNER The Terrace Penrith Hotel
MACARTHUR
LES' S ADULT HOUSE PARTY Airds
NORTHSIDE
GET-TOGETHER with Josephine, Norman and other friends, Mt Colah
Sunday 29 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE LITTLE SNAIL RESTAURANT Pyrmont
HILLS DISTRICT
PWP KINDY KIDS - Lady Macquarie’s Chair.
Also
ASQUITH LEAGUES CLUB DINNER
MACARTHUR
MODEL PARK FACILITIES
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK - Berowra to Mt Kuringai via Apple Tree Bay
Monday 30 July
CITY OF SYDNEY
WALK THE BAY
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET MONDAY NIGHT DINNER
NORTHSIDE
INFORMAL MORNING COFFEE AND CHAT Hornsby Heights
Also
BISTRO CLUB LUNCH
Tuesday 31 July
BLACKTOWN WORKERS SPORTS CLUB DINNER NIGHT
NORTHSIDE
DINNER AND CHAT
Friday 3 August
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULT HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEO'S HOUSE PARTY @ Peter W's, Werrington County
.STATE PRESIDENT ROSS' DESK
Thank you to all retiring City of Sydney Branch Committee members for the contribution you have made to PWP. The City of Sydney Branch Annual Meeting has led to a successful election and the State Management Committee congratulates the following office bearers on their election and wish them all success for 2007-2008.
Ross F – State President See City above for committee list.
.PWP DOES IT AGAIN
PWP PARTY TIME
PWP parties are always a great opportunity to catch up with friends and to meet new people and make new friends. Bob's recent party was great – the open fire was welcomed for the cold nights. Thanks to the ladies for bringing some nice food and the standard of wines and drinks bought by the guys was good. The music team kept the night swinging. Our host Bob who normally hosts a lot of the children's activities was a great host for this enjoyable parents event. Thanks for hosting Bob.
-EDUCATION & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE www.nwcollege.net
Great range of courses with reasonable course fees. Venues in Blacktown, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Quakers Hill, North Rocks, Bella Vista.. A variety of accredited computer courses. Do it yourself courses, first aid, creative arts, dance & drama, fitness & health, international cuisine, photography, recreation courses, etc.
Parenting and Living Skills Courses by Anglicare
Mums, Dads and Carers living in the Mt Druitt area with children 0-5 yrs are invited to come to the following free courses. Free childcare available.
Bookings essential - Phone Robyn 98322300
· From Strength to Strength (8 week Tues 10am-12pm 24 Jul-11 Sept)
· Basic First Aid (4 weeks Thurs 10am-12pm 26 Jul-16 Aug)
· Flights of Fury - Anger Management for Women - for mums and female carers (8 weeks Thurs 10am-12pm 26 Jul-13 Sept)
· Basic Cooking (8 weeks Fri's 10am-12pm 27 Jul-14 Sept)
-ABC HEALTH NEWS
YOUNG BABIES RISK SIDS WHEN SITTING Details
LEARNING TO FORGET YOUR UNHAPPY PAST Details
NEW GENE RISK FOR BREAST CANCER
Australian researchers have discovered a new gene linked to a raised risk of breast cancer. Details
SCREEN FOR BOWEL CANCER GENES
Some people with bowel cancer have an inherited genetic defect. Melbourne researchers have found a way screening people to see if they might be gene carriers and therefore worthy of more detailed testing. Details
SLEEP APNOEA OVER-DIAGNOSED?
A British researcher argues that sleep apnoea might be over-diagnosed and over-treated because the diagnosis is too reliant on laboratory sleep studies. Details
STATINS DON'T CAUSE CANCER
Statins - medications to reduce cholesterol levels - have revolutionised heart disease, but do they cause cancer? No, according to a huge Australian and British study. Details
PREVENTING MUSCLE SORENESS AFTER EXERCISE & EXERCISE & ADVICE FOR LOW BACK PAIN
Most of us experience muscle soreness after heavy exercise that we're not accustomed to. Many people warm up and cool down in an effort to prevent this. Two Sydney researchers looked at the effectiveness of warm-ups and cool-downs to reduce this type of soreness. Plus, exercise, advice or both for sub-acute low back pain.
TREATING DEPRESSION
Gordon Parker says the models for describing depression have become too simple and that the treatment received is determined by the type of professional tending the treatment, rather than by the condition itself.
ON THE WEB
SUNDAY 29 JULY is National Step Family Awareness Day
CSA has a free booklet OUT NOW to help step families move forward and build healthy relationships. Me and My Changing Family PDF[1Mb] RTF [2.85Mb] is full of practical tips and hints on what to expect when embarking on the blended family journey. Or order your free copy online or by calling 1800 040 972.
-July 26-
Birthdays:
1894 Aldous Huxley England, author (Brave New World)
1922 Blake Edwards writer/director (10, SOB, Breakfast at Tiffany's)
1928 Stanley Kubrick NYC, director (2001, Dr Strangelove, Lolita)
1939 John W Howard MHR PM BSA
1940 Mary Jo Kopechne Ted Kennedy's d(r)iving buddy
1943 Mick Jagger Rolling Stone, never gathers moss
1949 Roger Taylor rocker (Queen-Bohemian Rhapsody)
On This Day:
1945 Churchill resigns as Britain's PM
1953 Fidel Castro leads attack on Moncada Barracks, begins Cuban rev
1957 USSR launches 1st intercontinental multistage ballistic missile
:-) The Coffee Cup and The Technician
Caller: "Hello, is this Tech Support?"
Tech Rep: "Yes, it is. How may I help you?"
Caller: "The cup holder on my PC is broken and I am within my warranty period. How do I go about getting that fixed?"
Tech Rep: "I'm sorry, but did you say a cup holder?"
Caller: "Yes, it's attached to the front of my computer."
Tech Rep: "Please excuse me if I seem a bit stumped, it's because I am. Did you receive this as part of a promotional, at a trade show? How did you get this cup holder? Does it have any trademark on it?"
Caller: "It came with my computer, I don't know anything about a promotional. It just has '4X' on it." At this point the Tech Rep had to mute the caller, because he couldn't stand it. The caller had been using the load drawer of the CD-ROM drive as a cup holder, and snapped it off the drive.
Afterthought: “
“There's no way that a GST will ever be part of our policy.” – John Howard
“Truth is absolute, truth is supreme, truth is never disposable in national political life.” - John Howard
-COMPUTING TIP-
Please email any computer questions you have and I will endeavour to answer them here.
.Computer Problems?………..Hardware failure?
.Computer running slowly?…Don’t understand your software?
.Internet problems?…………..Don’t know what to do next?
· Help to buy, set up and use your computer
· New or refurbished systems to suit your budget
I have refurbished computers, each internet ready and available now. All are fully protected with firewall, antivirus and antispyware installed. Keyboard, mouse and monitor supplied. All you need to add is a modem (or connect to your existing router) and you are ready to connect to the ’net.
Please contact me for more details:
Ring John: 9626 9093 or 0408 416 466
Email: getugoing@hotpop.com
Approved by PWP SMC - I maintain (gratis) PWP NSW computers and software
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