Neighbour News Keeping Life Fresh

Community, a sense of belonging,

kindness and support are so

valuable, especially during this

summer of relentless heat, fires,

storms and devastation.

With open hearts and open minds

we welcome 2020, a new year and

a new decade.

In our childhood through to our

youth we experience many things

for the first time and there is a

freshness to life’s experiences. As

adults in our senior years, we can

find ourselves bound by routine and

stuck in ruts. Our brains have

inexplicably developed patterns

and habits, our feelings settle and

meet their comfort zone. This is

because, along the way, we have

learnt about boundaries,

responsibilities, consequences and

attachments.

The challenge for anyone at any

age is to bring freshness into our

lives, invigorate our own brain, body

and spirit. Here are some things to

consider (from Srinivasan Pillay, CEO

of NeuroBusiness Group):

1. Abandon the concept of "This is

who I am": Believe that the adult

brain can change and let go of

holding onto who you apparently

are, become a person who is willing

to try new things.

2. Identify one habit and change it

in a direction that you are curious

about. If you are used to saying no

to going out to socialise, say yes. If

you are used to not exercising, try

moving your body or a new form of

exercise. As long as the new way of

being enhances your life, modify or

give up the old habit.

3. Increase the amount of play in

your life. Whether it is a board game

or shifting your mindset, increase

play. Play can mean being playful

and this applies to any age.

4. Try out a new way to do

something you're used to doing in

an old way. Find a new route to the

shops. Try baking instead of frying.

Whatever the old habit, do the

same thing a different way.

5. Meditation can freshen the mind

and create a way of looking at old

things a new way. For example,

people will sometimes see a flower

they have passed by every day in a

new light.

The essence of these suggestions is

that the adult brain can change but

for it to cooperate and give us a

feeling of freshness, we have to be

willing to take a chance to feel

"alive". We have to face our fears

and make the changes that are

necessary to help build our

confidence in trying out new things.

When you are on this journey of

trying out new things, consider

taking a companion with you. It can

make the journey a whole lot less

lonely and also much more fun.

Neighbour Aid is here to guide

and share that journey with you.

Allison Yee-Brogan, General Manager

Inside:

1. Welcome

2. Volunteering

3. Health and

Wellbeing

4. In a Neighbour’s

Garden

5. 5 Senses Workshops

6. March Outings

7. April Outings

8. Out and About

9. Client Corner

10. Our News

11. Our News

12. Photo Gallery

Autumn

2020

Issue 104

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Volunteering at Neighbour Aid

New Year’s Resolution

Do you know someone who is looking for a New

Year’s resolution? We recommend doing

something that fits in with personal values and

lifestyle, something local, something good-for-

you and good-for-others. Tell your family, friends

and neighbours to volunteer with us! Contact us

at 9799 5099 or volunteers@iwna.com.au

Support through the Bushfires

We understand so many people have been

impacted by the bushfires which have

devastated parts of New South Wales, Victoria

and Queensland. Our hearts go out to those

who have been personally affected and we

are once again shown the power of people

uniting to support each other. Our thoughts are

also with all emergency personnel who may

well be exhausted but remain committed.

Traumatic events impact people in different

ways. You may experience sleeping difficulties,

have difficulty concentrating or experience

symptoms of anxiety. It may take a few days for

the acute responses to pass. There are some

simple things you can do:

• Prepare yourself to be anxious or scared

when you think about what happened.

• Acknowledge your emotions and share

them with people you trust.

• Keep in touch with your friends, family and

colleagues.

• Be patient with yourself; reassure yourself you

can get through this.

• Keep to your normal routines as much as

possible.

• Physical exercise is helpful, in addition to

eating regular, healthy meals.

• Use deep breathing and relaxation

techniques if you feel tense and anxious or

to assist with sleep disturbances.

• Allow yourself some personal space and

acknowledge that you have been through

a difficult time.

We would like to remind all volunteers that we

have our Employee Access Program available

to provide immediate phone support on 1800

818 728 and also face to face support if

required.

Rochelle Self, Volunteer Coordinator

Welcome Rebecca

Hello, my name is Rebecca, I

am 24 years old and studying

my Bachelors of Social Work

at Western Sydney University. I

am currently in my 3rd year of

studies and on track to

graduate by September 2021.

I have just begun my 4 month

student placement with Inner West Neighbour

Aid and will be working alongside and learning

from clients, volunteers and staff.

My interests include overseas travel and

adventurous hobbies such as quad bike riding,

kayaking, learning to ski and many more. This

year is such a big year for me as I am getting

married in May along with the many beautiful

events that follow up to our wedding. My

background is Lebanese, so you can imagine

how big the wedding could be.

I can’t wait to become a qualified Social

Worker pursuing a longstanding passion to

understand and help others. I am so excited

and thrilled to be involved with Inner West

Neighbour Aid. I look forward to meeting

people, making new friends, adding to my

professional skills, creating experiences and

memories that will last a lifetime. I hope to

meet many of you soon.

Rebecca Sakr, Social Work Student

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Health and Wellbeing

Ashfield Boys High School Shopping

This program began in 2014 after Allison Yee-

Brogan met Heather Gorton at a Wests Ashfield

Community Grants Function. This was the start

of an amazing community partnership that has

been going strong for 6 years with Heather

Gorton and Jackie Walters leading the way. At

the end of last year Heather moved on from this

role. We thank her for her friendship and tireless

support. Her community spirit and dedication

to the students has contributed to the

development of many respectable young

men. The shopping program will continue in

2020 with a new school representative.

A Very Merry Christmas Breakfast

Neighbour Aid is like family. On Christmas morning

we celebrated ‘A Very Merry Xmas Breakfast’ with

the generous support of the Canada Bay Club.

Thank you to our clients, volunteers and staff for

their absolute kindness and generosity and for

making the event so special.

According to one of our clients “the morning

was filled with fun and laughter and great

company, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Neighbour Aid Pets

Adopting a pet can bring you joy. William

adopted the beautiful Molly in 2019 whom he

describes ‘’as a high maintenance middle

aged young lady, only 77 years young! The

RSPCA supports me to keep this lovely girl. She

gives me so much love and I don’t know what

I’d do without her.’’

If you are interested in

adopting a loveable pet

please contact Emma, our

new Neighbour Aid Pets

contact person. We can

support you and your new

pet go on a wonderful

journey together.

Alive & Kicking

We are kicking off 2020 by moving this program

from Summer Hill to the Croydon Park Club.

Betty, one our clients shares how our programs

have added freshness to her life:

“Neighbour Aid has

changed my life completely

from my first outing, where I

met new people who

included me in their

conversations. My first

Tuesday was a trip to Alive &

Kicking. Fleur our instructor

has been marvellous in helping me personally

improve my health. The program is designed to

suit our abilities and

gives me a good

workout. Many

friendships have been

made and I enjoy

everyone’s company.

Life is much happier

and I look forward to

every Tuesday.”

Jackie Walters, Social Support Coordinator

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In a Neighbour’s Garden

Let’s be honest, it’s been a hard summer

We’ve experienced unprecedented drought

and bushfires in Australia. The loss of wildlife has

been absolutely devastating. The hardship that

communities are currently facing is

heartbreaking. Our deepest appreciation goes

to the firefighters (both volunteers and paid),

their sacrifice, resilience, bravery and generosity

has been absolutely incredible.

The past summer has highlighted the need to

try and live more sustainably. Sustainability is a

great focus that we can all take more initiative

with. It’s a positive outlook that helps us be

mindful of our place in the world and look

towards a future that is cleaner and healthier

for future generations. We realise in times of

drought how precious water is and how much

we take it for granted. We can all take a few

positive steps to being more sustainable:

Plant more natives - Gardens in Australia

have historically taken on a more European

approach to garden design. Unfortunately

this does not always suit the driest continent

in the world. Use plants that are inherently

more resistant to drought and require less

water to survive. Australian plants are

beautiful and unique. They also attract

native birds and insects.

Take 4 minute showers - We all love a long

shower, unfortunately our dams don’t.

Shorten your showers to no more than 4

minutes.

Grow your own veggies or join a community

garden - Planting a few leafy greens and

veggies is good for you and the planet. If you

don’t have the space, we have created one

for you. Join us at the 5 Senses Garden, we

are growing seasonal veggies so our

community has access to fresh, organic

produce regularly.

Only do a full load of washing - Every drop

counts, ask our farmers. Save your laundry

until you have a full load to put into the

machine. You will be surprised how much

water this saves.

Keep your garden mulched - Mulching your

garden helps the soil retain its moisture and

prevent evaporation. It also has the added

bonus of keeping weeds down.

Install a water tank - Investing in a water tank

and collecting the water from your roof is a

great way to recycle water that would

otherwise be wasted. The use of water tanks

are also exempted from water restrictions.

Ask Garden Aid how we can help you.

Living Well Dementia Workshops

We are excited to announce new workshops for

people living with dementia and their carers.

These workshops are funded under the My

Community Project which is made possible by

the NSW Generations Fund. Contact Natalie

on 9799 5099 or Natalie@iwna.com.au to find

out more.

Roman Deguchi, Garden Projects Coordinator

Natalie Ciccio, Garden Aid Team Leader

Stuart Blundell, Garden Aid Team Leader

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March/April Workshops

Monday 2 March - Cooking Class with Angie

from Two Good Co

Learn the tricks of the

trade from the fabulous

chef Angie

Prendergast. Angie will

guide us through a new

recipe and teach us

techniques on how to

make cooking enjoyable, easy and healthy.

Monday 9 March - Have your say day

Have your say in how we do

things in the garden. As the

garden grows and our

workshops develop, it’s

important to us that you are

involved in its planning. Join

us for a group discussion and

meal on all things 5 Senses.

Monday 16 March - The Garden’s 1st Birthday

The garden is turning 1

and we’re having a

party! Join us in our first

annual celebration.

Food, music and good

company included.

Monday 23 March - Strategies for carers of

people living with dementia, dementia Q&A

Anne Tunks from Sydney

Local Health’s Dementia

counselling and support

team will come and

discuss strategies to help

build carer knowledge

and confidence in care.

She will also be available

to answer any questions.

Monday 30 March - Sharing Project

Bring along some produce

from your garden to share,

a story to tell or a family

recipe we can try. We

welcome anything and

everything that is close to

your heart or something

you have grown from love.

Monday 6 April - Cooking Class with Angie

from Two Good Co

Learn the tricks of the trade from the fabulous

chef Angie Prendergast. Angie will guide us

through a new recipe and teach us techniques

on how to make cooking enjoyable, easy and

healthy.

Monday 20 April - Canada Bay Council

Workshop and Easter Egg Hunt

This is a school holiday event so bring your

grandkids! We are working with our fabulous

partners from the Canada Bay Council

sustainability team on a fun activity.

Monday 27 April - Bromeliad Society Talk and

Presentation

Meet Ian Hook, President of

the Bromeliad Society

Australia. Ian is a Bromeliad

enthusiast and specialist. He

will be talking to us about the

amazing family of plants that

are Bromeliads.

Book Today

All workshops are held at the 5 Senses Garden

Rhodes Park, Concord West

Mondays 11am-1pm and lunch is provided

Workshops cost $5 (client), $15 (family/friends)

Client transport (if needed) $10

Open to all Neighbour Aid clients

Workshops are very popular. Call 9799 5099 to

book.

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Out and About

Outings Highlights

Book into one of these new and fresh outings.

A tour of St Peter’s Anglican Church: The Cooks

River Parish was named after the

river which flows through it. On 13

May, 1838 the first service was

conducted in a temporary

church. The foundation stone of

the present church was laid on 7

July 1838, and the building was

completed in November 1839. St

Peters is one of the oldest

churches in the suburbs of Sydney.

2019 ARTEXPRESS at the Art Gallery of NSW:

ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of

exhibitions of exemplary artworks

created by New South Wales

visual arts students for the Higher

School Certificate exam.

Centennial Homestead Café: Deep in the heart

of Centennial Park sits one of Sydney’s best

kept secrets. Delicious food and panoramic

park views.

BYO Lunch to Clifton Gardens:

This is a gorgeous spot in

Mosman. There is shade on the

beach, a playground, shells to

collect and lots more.

Olive Kitchen at Breakfast Point: Hang out with

your friends for lunch. The sunshine and the

great food are already there for you to enjoy.

I Love Shopping: We return to

two of our favourite venues

Roselands and Rhodes and

also a visit to Darrell Lea for

Easter treats.

Sutherland Concert - Sounds of Bublé and

Streisand: This concert will feature popular

songs from the swing and big band era

including those song made famous by Barba

Streisand and Michael Bublé.

Stay hydrated: Please bring your own bottle of

water for bus trips during the summer months.

We will also make sure there are extra toilet

stops during the outings.

Book With Us

If you need help reading the Calendar and

dates please call the office. We are more

than happy to assist. Please remember when

booking for outings all clients are put on a

waiting list. Phone confirmations are done

every two weeks.

Lara Allen, Social Support Worker

Attention Outings Clients

Following on from the 2019 Client

Survey, we would like to get

together with outings clients to

brainstorm some new ideas. Like

most people in the New Year, we

want to start fresh and make improvements. This

can’t be done without genuine feedback from

the people that use our service.

The Outings Brainstorming Session is an

opportunity for you to put forward your ideas

and tell us what you would like to see on the

calendar.

Some things to think about leading up to the

session... What is your main reason for going on

outings? Is it to maintain independence?

Socialise and meet new friends? To stay

connected to our community? For your

emotional and mental wellbeing?

Details:

Wednesday 1 April 2020, 11am—2pm

$10 Transport (if required) and $10 for a light

lunch plus tea/coffee. Venue to be confirmed.

Emma Torres, Social Support Worker

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Client Corner

A Cheeky Recipe

Spaghetti alla

Puttanesca is said to

have originated in

Naples, Italy. There is

a colourful story that

goes with it.

Back in the 1950s,

Italy was rife with legal brothels. To prevent

squabbles between the upper class housewives

and “the ladies of the night”, the ladies were

only allowed to shop at local markets on one

particular day a week, and so whatever they

bought had to last. That’s why this recipe is

made up of preserves.

Ingredients

1 x 450g package spaghetti

26 sweet cherry tomatoes

1 can anchovy fillets

1 tablespoon capers

10 Kalamata olives

1 clove garlic, minced

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon hot chilli flakes

3/4 teaspoon brown sugar

Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped

Directions (serves 4)

Boil spaghetti in salted water until almost al

dente for about 8 minutes. The pasta will finish

cooking in the sauce so you want to strain it

before it gets too cooked.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.

Mash 6 anchovy fillets with a fork; you will also

be using these in your sauce. Next, roughly

chop about 20 capers. Pit and chop Kalamata

olives. Lastly, peel and mince garlic and set all

ingredients aside.

Now that you have the ingredients ready, heat

a large pan on medium and add olive oil. You

can now add the minced garlic and a small

pinch of hot chilli flakes. Fry garlic for 2 minutes

until golden.

Throw in the cherry tomatoes. Turn the heat

down to medium-low, stir and sauté for about

10 minutes or until tomatoes begin to create a

light sauce. Then add chopped capers, your

chopped Kalamata olives, a small pinch of

brown sugar, sea salt if you want it really salty,

and lastly add some cracked pepper to taste.

Stir.

Now it’s time to add in your strained pasta to

the sauce. Sprinkle pasta with a small pinch of

fresh chopped parsley. Mix well until pasta

finishes cooking al dente, about 5 more minutes

and you’re done!

Stuart Blundell. Garden Aid Team Leader

Bushfires and Scams

There are currently a wide

range of appeals raising

funds for people and

animals affected by the bushfires.

Unfortunately, some of these are scams.

People can make a report on the Scamwatch

website or call the Australian Competition and

Consumer Commission (ACCC) on 1300 795 995

to report bushfire related scams.

If you wish to make a donation towards those

affected by the bushfires, please protect

yourself:

Scammers are cold-calling, direct messaging

and creating fake websites to raise funds.

Check the terms and conditions of funding

platforms and ensure you are dealing with

official organisations. If you are unsure, make

your donation to an established charity

instead.

If you are donating to an established charity

or not-for-profit organisation, ensure it is

registered and that you are on its official

website by searching the Australia Charities

and Not-for-profits Commission Charity

Register.

If you think you have paid money to a

scammer, please contact your bank

immediately.

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Price Increases from 1 July 2020

Prices for some of our services are set to rise on 1

July 2020.

Pet Adoption will be $30 per pet adoption.

Daily Transport Fee will be $12 for outings,

exercise programs , workshops, client

events.

There will also be changes to the Lawn

Mowing Subsidy Program and clients and

contractors will be notified directly.

Cancellation Fees

From 1 January 2020, Neighbour Aid will

introduce a cancellation fee for transport

related activities. This includes Outings, Alive &

Kicking, Stand Tall, 5 Senses Garden Workshops,

Client Events such as Seniors Lunch, Annual

General Meeting, Client Christmas Party and

the Aged Care Information Session.

In addition, if a prepaid ticket or special event

has been arranged eg. Seniors Lunch, Concert,

Client Christmas Party, paid guest speaker, the

cost of the ticket will also be charged to clients

if adequate notice is not given.

Neighbour Aid aims to balance client and

organisational financial interests in relation to

cancellations and no-shows. Cancellation of a

booked and confirmed activity with at least 24

hours’ notice is required. We understand that

unexpected events, injuries and illnesses

happen, and also the difficulties arranging

medical appointments. Special and

extenuating circumstances will be taken into

account.

How to Cancel Your Booking

Call our office on 9799 5099, 24 hours before

your booked and confirmed activity and no

charge will apply. Our business hours are

8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. If the phone

is unattended, messages can be left on our

answering machine at any time.

Definitions and Charges

If you have any questions or feedback about

our changes , please call our General Manager

on 9799 5099.

Electronic Mail

If you would like to receive

invoices and receipts by email

please contact Indah on 9799

5099 or indah@iwna.com.au.

Electronic invoicing allows us to be green,

productive and service-oriented. An electronic

invoice is on average four times more

environmentally friendly than a paper invoice.

It saves a considerable amount of work time,

which reduces emissions and also improves

overall productivity.

Definition Charge

Cancellation with

more than 24 hours’

notice

No charge applies.

However, if a ticket has been

arranged and pre-paid by

Inner West Neighbour Aid, the

full cost of the ticket must be

paid.

Cancellation with less

than 24 hours’ notice

$10 or $12 Transport

Cancellation Fee is required

for the confirmed and booked

activity.

If a ticket has been arranged

and pre-paid by Inner West

Neighbour Aid, the full cost of

the ticket must also be paid.

No show. No notice

given.

When a person is not

at home when they

are expected to be,

does not attend the

scheduled activity, is

not available on the

agreed date and

time.

$10 or $12 Transport

Cancellation Fee is required

for the confirmed and booked

activity.

If a ticket has been arranged

and pre-paid by Inner West

Neighbour Aid, the full cost of

the ticket must be paid.

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What can Help at Home do for you?

Help at Home falls under the umbrella of Inner

West Neighbour Aid.

We recognise the growing need for extra

home support services by trusted, professional

organisations in the local area. Help at Home

caters for people who are unable to access

government funded programs and people

who would like “top up” services and are

willing to pay for extra services at a private

rate. Extra services around your garden and

home include:

Handyman work

Window cleaning

Assembly of flat pack furniture

Hanging pictures and mirrors

Gardening (private service)

Lawn mowing

Handyman Tasks completed by Michael:

Minor crack repair, plastering and painting

Privacy screen installation and repair

Hanging curtains/blinds

Brackets for hanging flower baskets

Painting front fence

Installing door/gate hinges

Cleaning light fittings

Installing shelving

Changing shower heads

Michael is professional, experienced, caring

and dedicated. All Neighbour Aid staff are

required to have a clear Police Check.

Contact Michael on 9799 5099 or

michael@iwna.com.au for more information

New Position—Client Services Coordinator

With over 3 years’ experience with My Aged

Care and a strong understanding of the aged

care reforms, Rochelle Self will be transitioning

into the new Client Services Coordinator role

and will be continuing as Volunteer

Coordinator until the successful recruitment of

her replacement. The introduction of the new

Client Services Coordinator (3 days part time)

will afford Neighbour Aid a strong focus on

client intake/referral systems, information and

communication that will position the

organisation for the changes to the aged care

system beyond 2022.

Contact us

If you would like to learn more about our

services, volunteer with us or support us, please

get in touch.

Phone: 9799 5099

Email: admin@iwna.com.au

Post: PO Box 247, Croydon Park, NSW 2133

Visit us: Located on the grounds of Croydon

Park Public School via Beresford Ave car park

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