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April 2018 Edition

Harvey Happenings One of our big changes at the Centre this year

has been the restructuring of the HCRC and we

are delighted to welcome two new members to

our friendly team!

Tracey-Ann Davis is our new Manager and

Robyn Coleman is now our Finance/Projects

Officer. Leesa Hall continues as part of our

t e a m i n t he n ew p o s i t i o n o f

Administration/Events Co-Ordinator and

Brooke Josland continues as our Trainee.

Our new team is very excited for the challenges

ahead and we look forward to what the future

brings. Make sure you come and say hello and

meet the new team when you visit the Centre

next!

Please note, the Harvey Community Resource

Centre will be closed on Wednesday the 25th

of April for Anzac Day and will reopen on

Thursday the 26th at 8.30am.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

AT THE HARVEY CRC

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 25th April 2018

Harvey CRC Stand at Harvey Show

Saturday 28th April 2018

Harvey Volunteer Celebration Friday 18th May 2018

5 Gibbs Street, Harvey W.A. 6220

Tel: 9729 1669 Fax: 9729 1649 Email: csoht@westnet.com.au

Website: www.harvey-crc.com

May Newsletter Advertisements/Notices Due: 20th April 2018

Next Issue: 01/05/2018

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What’s happening at the CRC in April

What a success our fundraising has been so far this year! To start off we sold

a lovely family raffle at the Harvey Primary School’s ‘Colour Fun Run’ on

Saturday the 24th of February. The proceeds went towards supporting the

CRC’s Community Garden through the purchase of new fruit and vegetable

seedlings for the new season.

In March we sold two more raffles with fantastic results! Our Taste of

Harmony raffle in celebration of Harmony Week (15-21 March) and our Easter

raffle were a huge success and will go towards funding children’s activities

and facilities in the Centre.

We would like to give a big thank you to all who purchased tickets, your

support is greatly appreciated! We hope our raffles winners love their

beautiful new hampers!

The funds raised have already allowed us to re-vamp our Kids Corner! Make

sure you have a look when you visit us next and check out the brand new play

area with plenty of new toys! Remember, we want to know your thoughts so

please let us know any of your ideas or suggestions for projects we can do

right here at your CRC!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Easter Colouring Competition and a

huge congratulations to our winners! The team at the CRC loved all of your

beautiful drawings and had such a hard time choosing the winners as they

were all so great! We are looking forward to many more throughout the year.

The time has come again for Harvey’s annual Agricultural Show! Whilst you

enjoy the entertainment, food and stalls, keep an eye out for us! The Harvey

CRC will be holding a stall so don’t forget to come along and say hello to our

friendly team.

We want to know your thoughts on how we can make the HCRC even better,

so if you have any suggestions for events, services or initiatives, please let us

know! Make sure you stay tuned by following our Facebook page! If you are

interested in receiving email updates about upcoming events and important

notices from the Harvey CRC, please contact the Centre.

The Harvey CRC wishes everyone a fantastic month ahead.

Special Points

of Interest:

Transwa Please be aware of the timetable alterations to the Australind Rail service. These changes will affect the weekend afternoon and evening Australind services from the 7th of April 2018. Please see further de-tails on page 7.

Transwa The Yarloop train station will be closed from the 16th of April to the 13th of May 2018.

Centrelink Please be advised that reporting arrangements may need to be made for Centrelink due to the ANZAC Public Holiday on Wednesday the 25th of April.

MyGov Centrelink users will need to make sure they are signed up to MyGov as soon as possible. Come in and we can assist you. Make sure you have an active email. We can help you set one up if required.

Tai Chi If you are feeling low on energy or want to socialize whilst getting some exercise into your day, come along to the CRC every Tuesday from 9.30am and join us for Tai Chi! Morning tea and cuppa’s to follow. Please bring a gold coin donation.

Index

Page 1: Cover

Page 2: What’s Happening at the CRC

Page 3: Recent Events

Page 4: Community Lunch

Page 6: Service Notice

Page 7: Do You Know We Offer?

Page 8: Save Our CRC

Page 9: Save our CRC

Page 10: Harvey Show

Page 15: April Events Around Harvey

Page 16: Newsletter Advertising Prices

Page 18: Outreach Services at HCRC

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Harmony Day and Raffle In celebration of Harmony Day 2018 (March 21st), the Harvey Community

Resource Centre held a beautiful Taste of Harmony Lunch on Tuesday the

20th of March. Our multicultural feast included traditional and modern

dishes originating from China, India, Italy, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Our guests enjoyed the lovely array of dishes and shared stories from their

cultures. To make the day even better we created a multicultural hamper

full of various ingredients and cooking utensils and sold tickets leading up

to the event. Congratulations to our lucky winner Robelyn Enriquez! We

hope you love your prize and we would like to give a big thank you to all that

bought tickets! Thank you to the people who came along to support our

CRC!

Easter Colouring Competition and Raffle This Easter we were blown away by all of the amazing entries in our

Colouring Competition! Every drawing was so creative that it was the hardest

competition we have ever had to judge! Congratulations to Isla Fardella (0-5

years), Eva Italiano (6-10 years) and Lily Corso (11+ years) for winning this

years Eater Colouring Competition! We loved each and every colouring and

we look forward to many more competitions. To add to the

Easter spirit we created a beautiful hamper full

of Easter goodies and we would like to give a

huge thank you to everyone that bought tickets,

your support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to our winner Natalie Wallam,

we hope you enjoyed your special Easter gift

from us!

Cyber Safety Workshop On Wednesday the 4th of April 2018 Nola

Marino and Angus Taylor, the Minister for Law

Enforcement and Cyber Security, joined us at

the centre to present a very informative

session on the risks of not protecting yourself

and your family online. Nola urged us all to be

more vigilant online just like we protect

ourselves in every day life. She spoke about

many topics, Facebook, cyberbullying,

unwanted contact/online grooming, sexting,

Bluetooth hacking, scams and staying safe

going when going abroad.

We have some Cyber Safety information sheets at the centre if you wish to have a read and see if

you are using the correct settings on social media sites to protect your identity. Everyone that

attended, mentioned that they learnt a lot from the session and it “sure was an eye-opener”!

Thank you to those that came and supported our event at the CRC.

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Free Community Lunch 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Every Tuesday

All welcome

For more information,

contact reception.

Harvey Community Resource Centre

5 Gibbs Street, Harvey

9729 1669

csoht@westnet.com.au

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Plastic Bag Ban

From 1 July 2018, lightweight single-use plastic bags will be banned state-wide in Western Australia.

Implemented by the State Government, the ban will bring WA in line with South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, and the Australian Capital Territory which already have plastic bag bans in place. Queensland has also committed to a ban from 1 July, 2018.

Each year billions of single-use plastic shopping bags are supplied nationally, with around five million littered in WA alone.

While plastic shopping bags make up a relatively small portion of solid waste and litter, they are not biodegradable and can have devastating impacts on marine wildlife and birds.

Since its announcement, WA's plastic bag ban has been widely supported by the community and industry, including among major retailers which are some of the biggest suppliers of plastic shopping bags.

Major supermarkets Coles, Woolworths and IGA have indicated their intention to ban single-use plastic bags while some WA retailers – including Aldi and Bunnings – already support the ban by not offering single-use plastic bags to customers.

*Information provided by the Government of Western Australia Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

For further details, visit their website; www.der.wa.gov.au

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Service Notice

As part of the restructure, we are in

the process of reviewing our service

charges to bring us in line with

other Community Resource

Centres.

The adjustments will result in

only marginal changes in price, with most of

the basic fees for services being reduced.

Where staff are required to spend more time

on projects, the rates will increase.

We will advise when new

Price Lists are available.

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DO YOU KNOW WE OFFER…

Laminating

A4 $2.00 per page

A3 $4.00 per page

Posters Starting from $1.50

(For continuous roll laminating, please see HCRC for a quote)

Photocopying

Black and White

A4 Single Sided $0.10c per page A4 Double Sided $0.20c per page A3 Single Sided $0.30c per page

A3 Double Sided $0.40c per page

Colour

A4 Single Sided $0.80c per page A4 Double Sided $1.20 per page A3 Single Sided $1.00 per page A3 Double Sided $1.60 per page

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Medicare Access Point,

Rural Counselling Support Services,

Access to Mental Health Services,

Tai Chi Classes, Community Lunch

Printing, Photocopying, Scanning,

Faxing, Binding, Laminating,

Secretarial Services, Resume Writing,

Computer and Internet Access

Communication Hub during Floods,

Fires, and Road Closures, Phone and

Videoconferencing, Family

Crisis Support, Emergency Relief

Nationally Recognised Traineeship

Courses and Certificates,

Exam Supervision

IT Service, Training and Support

using Computers, Tablets, Laptops,

Phones, Websites, Online Services

Scam Aware, Parenting Seminars,

Food Labelling, Cooking & Nutrition,

Mind and Body, First Aid, Arts & Crafts,

Children's Activities

Australia Tax Office, Tax Basics,

Social Media Marketing, Contracts,

Tenders, Workplace Health & Safety

Centrelink Access Point, myGov,

TransWA Bookings, NLIS Wand Hire,

Room Hire, Videoconferencing

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The 99th Harvey Agricultural Show

Date: Saturday April 28th 2018

Time: 9am-8.30pm: Gates open at 9am and close at 8.30pm after the Alcoa Family Fireworks

Place: The Harvey Showgrounds, Harvey Town Oval, Uduc Road Harvey

Description: The annual Harvey Show is a family focused event with an agricultural

theme. With fun and entertainment for all the family including sideshow attractions,

trade, poultry and cattle exhibitions, arts and crafts, equestrian, live band, fashion pa-

rade,

local entertainment, food stalls and much more. The day concludes with the Alcoa Family

Fireworks at 7.30pm.

Website: harveyshow.com.au

Contact name: Harvey Agricultural Society president – Cheryl Moyle

Contact email: info@harveyshow.com.au

Ticket information: Tickets can be purchased at the gates: Adults $15, Pensioners $10,

Children 6-16 years $5, Children 0-5 years Free

Proudly sponsored by: Harvey Fresh, Harvey Beef, Mitchell’s Transport, Alcoa, Hanson

Concrete, Legendairy Australia

Programme of Events

Cattle Judging commences 9.00am

Halter Classes commences 8.00am

Horses in Action commences 8.00am

Exhibition Hall (at the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre) opens 9.00am

Harness Classes commences 11.00am

Woodchop commences 10.00am

Fireworks commences 7.30pm

Entertainment: Family friendly entertainment around the ground all day including One 10 Mini Style Stunt Show, performances by the Bianca Panetta Academy of Dance and the Music Room, and presentation of the Little Master Showboy and

Little Miss Showgirl . Appearances by Farmer Damian, horseman Sam Caporn, Roving Light Fairies and Josephine and Goggles. There promises to be something for all ages at this year’s

Harvey Show!

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Farm Workers Available Now

Farm work in Australia is big business and Bunbury Backpackers knows all about it.

If you need work done, we can help find a worker ready and willing to help and many of the backpackers have skills that can be utilised by you.

Bunbury Backpackers do assist for free with introducing you to reliable labour, the completion of tax forms and inductions etc. saving you from the time-consuming recruitment process.

The use of backpackers as workers has become so successful in Australia that in 2016, the National Farmers’ Federation estimated that backpackers constituted about 25% of Australia’s agricultural labour force. Growers say it is much higher for seasonal harvest jobs.

We can also assist with transport to ensure that your labour demands are met reliably and will do our best to assist with labour even at short notice.

Please phone me at any time for further information.

Ian Upton

0418 933 121

book@bunburybackpackers.com.au

16 Clifton Street, Bunbury

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DATE EVENT WHERE / TIME

9 - 27 Apr 18 Eden Art Exhibition

Alto Imagery, Yvonne Chapman, S2 Resin Art, Arli Design, Flowers by Danae & Christina Denton Photography

Eden Grove

Manning Function Centre

25 James Stirling Place, Harvey

9.00am - 4.00pm weekdays

25 April 18 Anzac Day

6.00am Dawn Service

10.00am Assembly at front of IGA

Harvey Memorial ANZAC Park, corner Young St & Uduc Rd, Harvey

6.00am Dawn Service commences

10.00am Assemble at front of IGA

28 Apr 18 Harvey Show

Sideshow alley, free kids activities, great food, art and craft exhibitions, cattle, horses, sheep and poultry, performances by local entertainers and much more!

Programmes are available at the Harvey CRC.

Harvey Showgrounds

9.00am - 8.30pm

18 May 18 Harvey Volunteer Celebration

Save the date!

Further details will be available soon.

Venue and time to be confirmed

UPCOMING EVENTS AROUND HARVEY

Carmel Hill

We are very saddened by the loss of our

valued committee member, Carmel Hill.

Carmel was dedicated to helping the

community wherever she could and we

are grateful for all of her generosity to

the Harvey CRC.

We send all of our love and support to her loved ones.

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New Advertisement Prices As from 1st May, 2018

Size Black and White OR Colour

6cm x 6cm $15.00

12cm x 6cm $17.00

Quarter Page (20cm x 7cm)

$20.00

Half Page ( 20cm x 14cm)

$40.00

Full Page (20cm x 28cm)

$60.00

National

Livestock

Identification

System

A NLIS wand for counting,

owning, identifying and

moving cattle is

available for use

from the

Harvey Community

Resource Centre.

We can also assist with

uploading and transferring

data.

For more information

contact the HCRC on:

9729 1669

Are you interested in advertising

in our Newsletter?

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TICKETS AVAILABLE

AT THE

HARVEY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

TRANSWA UPDATES

Australind Service Alterations Changes to the Australind weekend afternoon and evening services commenced on Saturday the 7th of April 2018. The Australind Service departing Perth in the evening will now leave at 7.55pm and will arrive in Harvey at 9.44pm.

Australind Service departing Harvey in the afternoon will now leave at 5.17pm and will arrive in Perth at 7.12pm.

The Centre will advise when new timetables are available.

Station Closure The Yarloop train station will be closed from Monday the 16th of April to Sunday the 13th of May 2018 due to the construction of a higher level platform. Please be advised passengers will be redirected to either Cookernup or Waroona stations.

Booking Tickets at the HCRC Please be advised that tickets must be booked at the Harvey CRC before 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and before 2.30pm on Fridays.

Booking Cut Off Times 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.

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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 Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:00pm

By appointment only

Contact SWCLC on

9791 3206 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 Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Contact St John of God on

9721 9256 for appointments

OUR OUTREACH SERVICES Accordwest –Emergency Relief

Welcome to Accordwest, where we are recognised as leaders in delivering a diverse range of support services

that not only empower families and individuals, but foster community resilience.

Available every second Wednesday from 10.00am to 12:00pm. Please contact 9729 9000 for assistance.

Financial Counselling

Available once a month. Appointments only.

Contact Accordwest on

9729 9000 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 problems

assist with resolutions if necessary

advocate and negotiate with creditors

make referrals to other useful services in the community

provide information about government assistance that may be available

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 Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm

By appointments only.

Contact Anglicare on

9792 1900 for appointments

Great Southern Personnel

Great Southern Personnel is a non-profit organisation established for the purpose of assisting people with disabilities, injury or a health condition to establish

careers of their choosing in open employment.

Available every second Tuesday from

10:00am to 12:00pm. Appointments only.

Contact GSP on

9842 1510 for appointments

GP Downsouth

GP Downsouth 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

Contact GP Down South on

9754 3662 for appointments

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A R E YO U L O O K I N G F O R A L OW I N T E R E S T L OA N ?

WA NILS are here to keep you moving forward and are a real alternative to payday lenders and rental companies.

WA NILs recently relaunched their website and online loans application platform, it is a

mobile device friendly site that will allow greater access to NILs Loans for all members

of the community.

There is also a new website address: www.wanils.com.au

Health benefits are derived from the Tai Chi's slow, gentle and tranquil

movements which enable harmony in mind & body, improved mobility,

suppleness and mental alertness. Anyone, regardless of age or level

of fitness, can practice & benefit from Tai Chi.

'Whoever practices Tai Chi regularly will, in time, gain

the suppleness of a child, the strength of a lion,

and the peace of mind of a sage.'

- Old Chinese Saying -

When: Tuesday EVERY WEEK

Where: Harvey Community Resource Centre, 5 Gibbs Street, Harvey

Time: 9:30 am with a cuppa to follow

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Come into the Centre and we can assist you!

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HOURS

Mon - Thur : 8:30am - 4:00pm Ph: (08) 9729 1669

Fri : 8:30am - 3.00pm Fax: (08) 9729 1649

5 Gibbs Street, Harvey Email : csoht@westnet.com.au Website: www.harvey-crc.com

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The Harvey CRC continues to provide information

and support for a whole range of activities.

Your community centre has regular activities for the

whole family. Please take advantage of this!

Check out our Facebook page, website or keep up

to date with the monthly newsletter.

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Town

Centrelink Access Medicare Access TransWA Ticketing

Faxing & Scanning Laminating A4, A3, Photocopying

Room Hire Binding Video Conference

Desktop Publishing Secretarial Services Seniors Computer