Blokes who Care

Re/ Blokes who Care – Connecting Carers to Mens Sheds + community excursion

Samaritans Foundation, Blokes Who Care program propose to host 2 excursions – one in each region (Central Coast & Hunter) to link Blokes Who Care with an opportunity to engage with their community, primarily Men's Sheds.

This would take place as  2 separate excursions during the last week in July 2013 (Monday 29.7.13 – Friday 2.8.13) using their own vehicle for providing transport to and from home for guests or pickup points with a maximum of 6 guests on each excursion.

Men on Fire for Mens Health Week

MEN'S HEALTH WEEK

 

Mr DARREN WEBBER (Wyong) [6.25 p.m.]: On Saturday 8 June I had the privilege of officially opening the Men on Fire event in the grounds of the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre in my electorate of Wyong. At first glance one might have concerns with that title, but the event is a celebration of men's lives and marked the start of Men's Health Week 2013, which was officially recognised from 10 June until 16 June this year. Men's Health Week is about highlighting men's health .The best way to improve men's health is for local services, groups and individuals to tackle the most important health issues relevant to local blokes and for men to start taking a more active role in looking after their health.

Men's health is significant, because boys and men generally suffer more illness and accidents and die earlier than their female counterparts. Sadly, men take their lives at four times the rate of women. On average, five men commit suicide each day. That is a truly shocking statistic. Accidents, cancer and heart disease account for the majority of male deaths. Men also are less likely to participate and engage in health and social activities. 

 

 

As we all know, men are not very good at looking after their health. We are usually the last ones to go to the doctor. We need to get the message out that there are many support organisations specifically created to assist and advise on men's health issues. For example, many people do not know that prostate cancer affects more men than breast cancer affects women.

Each year in Australia close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer which, as I mentioned, exceeds the number of women who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year. Each day about 32 men learn that they have prostate cancer. Tragically, one man every three hours will lose his battle against this insidious disease. One out of nine men in Australia will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men and is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men. The important message is that prostate cancer and many other diseases can be treated successfully if diagnosed early. This is just another example of why men need to take the time to care for their health.

The Men on Fire event recognises Men's Health Week and highlights the issues that men experience, both with health and in the community. It is about getting together, having a health check, finding out about some of the services men can access, and about raising more funds for the completion of the Wyong Men's Shed. I was pleased to secure $10,975 from the State Government to establish the new Wyong Men's Shed. I also believe so strongly in this organisation that I made a $1,000 personal donation to assist in the completion of the building. The Wyong Men's Shed will be a place for blokes to hang out with other blokes, use existing skills or learn some new ones, socialise and access a range of health information. The shed is scheduled for completion shortly and will be a valuable addition to the network of Men's Sheds already established around the Central Coast.

I congratulate the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre manager, Ms Jodi Morgan, and her hardworking team on bringing together so many people and local organisations to ensure their Men on Fire event was a great success. These included Medicare local, Australian Hearing, Carevan, Men's Sheds, Historic Marine Corps, Mingaletta Dance Group and even the Central Coast Ukulele Club. A feature of the event was a men's pit stop, which simulated a vehicle repair process in sections but checked men's health instead. Each check was evaluated and a coloured sticker was placed on a checklist. I am happy to say that I received green stickers for all but one pit stop—I earned a yellow sticker for my waistline measurement. In my defence, I was on the cusp of receiving a green sticker and had just enjoyed a sausage sandwich. It was a most enjoyable day and a barbeque was provided. I believe most people came away better informed about men's health issues and the services that are available. I take this opportunity to congratulate my close friend and valued colleague the member for The Entrance and his beautiful wife, Vienna, who today welcomed their first child, Taylor Nichole Spence, at 12.16 p.m. Mother and baby are doing well.

 

Office of Darren Webber

Member for Wyong

NSW Parliament

 

4/142 Pacific Highway

(PO Box 836)

WYONG NSW  2259

 

P: 02 4352 2711

F: 02 4352 2766

Email: wyong@parliament.nsw.gov.au

 

Website: www.darrenwebbermp.com.au

Carers to the movies

Hoyts Cinemas is offering $1 movie tickets for carers!

 

Hoyts Cinemas is offering $1 movie tickets for carers who come accompanying the person they care for.

Carers simply need to present either a Healthcare Card with a CD or CP code noted in the payment type section or A Centrelink Pension Card with CAR or DSP noted on the reverse side of the card to be eligible.  All Hoyts cinemas are accepting this special offer until 31 March 2014.

Please note the following terms and conditions.

• Carers will not be allowed $1 carers ticket if not accompanying the person they care for.
• The person with a disability will be charged admission at the appropriate rate for their category (i.e. concession/senior/child).
• If the person with a disability is accompanied by multiple carers, only one carer is allowed the $1 carers ticket.
• Offer valid all day, everyday including Saturday nights, school holidays and public holidays.
• Offer valid for special events including 3D films ($1 fee for 3D glasses) and gala events.
• Offer valid for Hoyts La Premiere, Directors Suite, Bean Bag Cinema, Xtremescreen and IMAX®.

 

 

Thanks to Volunteering Central Coast for the reminder.

NSW Volunteering seminar

Refugee Week

 Will you walk with Cec?

There’s a march taking place on June 22 for Refugee Week. See more info below.

Seeing there’s nothing happening on the Coast, we’re taking part in the Newcastle march and getting some musicians etc on a carriage or 2 to travel together, play music on the train at the march etc.

Please pass it on to your lists in case some people may want to join us.

. 3^rd carriage, 10.26 am train from Woy Woy.  Bring your instrument, etc…

Cheers,

Cec Bucello

Publisher, Ducks Crossing Publications

Publishers of Central Coast Grandstand, Coast Community News (formerly Gosford Central News), Peninsula News, Wyong Regional Chronicle, Trad&Now, Out&About on the Coast and several other irregular publications, festival programs and catalogues.

PO Box 1056, Gosford NSW 2250 Australia

Ph: (02) 4325 7369 Fax: (02) 4321 0940

Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford NSW

www.duckscrossing.org

www.tradandnow.com

www.peninsulanews.asn.au

www.gosfordnews.org

www.CCGrandstand.org

Public Guardian

Public Guardian

Sincere thanks for the most entertaining and instructive talk by Anna Gauci, from the Office of the Public Guardian to the Northlakes Men’s Group (“Have a Chat” group) at the San Remo Community Centre.  Anna was more than a match for the groups sometimes cutting sense of humour and the information passed on hit the nail squarely on the head.

The Northlakes Group were much appreciative of the presentation.

Wyong Mens Shed steering committee

Wyong Men's Shed steering committee

Wyong Mens Shed steering committee is a project of the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and meets monthly in Room 5 ( a converted Public School Classroom) in the Old Public Shool on the corner of Rankin Court and Alison Road, Wyong.

Gosford Shed on the ABC

John Welland, President of the Gosford Men's Shed appears on the ABC Central Coast facebook page.

Congratulations to the shedders at Gosford on a great broadcast with Scott Levi.

https://www.facebook.com/abccentralcoast/posts/659612667387579:0

Gwandalan Lions Club Spring Festival

Mobile Mens Shed has been invited to the Gwandalan Lions Club spring Festival on Sunday 22 September 2013. 

A great opportunity promote Mens Sheds in the northern area of the Wyong Shire.

Mens Health Week 2013 on the Central Coast

Events on the Central Coast

Men on Fire

• Wyong Men's Shed held an awareness day and fundraiser Bar-B-Que for Men's Health Week 2013. (great job by John and his team) 
• This was held at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre on Saturday 8 June 2013 with the support of centre staff and volunteers (many thanks to Jodi and her team).
• Medicare Local provided a Men's Health Pitstop with numerous stations for men attending the event.
• Mobile Men's Shed attended with displays promoting Men's Health and the sheds across the Central Coast. 
• Carevan provided hot filter coffee for all those at the event (many thanks to Lorna and her sister for manning the coffee service and promoting the work with the homeless in the area.
• Fire Engine provided by Guy Ellis from his collection at Jillaby was a centre of interest on the day and was quite a sight with the large Dalmation riding shotgun on the way in.
• The Mingaletta Didgeridoo and Dance group welcomed everyone to the event with a spectacular display of indigenous dance and digeridoo (Thanks to Matt, Uncle Bob and Stuart)
• Many thanks to Interrelate for sponsorship support.
• Brian turned up with two small engines for the display and spent the day responding to questions on their operation and the group that spends many hours in restoration to keep these old machines operating.  
• Avery, the Town Crier, kept everyone informed of events and happenings encouraging everyone to participate in the Pitstop, the op-Shop and the delicious sausage sizzle.
• Jane did an excellent job of leading the always enthusiastic Sing Australia group in rendition of many songs with the crowd joining in.
•  Central Coast Ukulele Group were entertaining as ever. They may have even picked up a few new members on the day. They are certainly at a standard that will do the Central Coast proud when they represent the region in Hawaii.
• Mantra from the Satyananda, Yoga Ashram at Mangrove Mountain provided a guided yoga relaxation at the end of the Men-on-Fire. An excellent way to end a day celebrating the start of Men's Health Week on the Central Coast.

Mens Health Week Expo

• Roy Webb from The Entrance Men's Shed promoted shedding at the ..
• Candles for Cancer expo for Men's Health Week
• Wednesday, 12 June
• The event was held at Wyong Golf Club

Male Carer Day

• Celebrating Men's Health Week at the Carer Retreat at Gosford Hospital
• Pitstop was operated by Medicare Local with Doctors on hand to give carers the best opportunity for a thorough checkup.
• Mobile Men's Shed attended with displays promoting Men's Health and the sheds across the Central Coast. 
• Excellent music from the local band "The Hangovers" kept the party lively during the afternoon.
• Well attended by Male Carers.

Wood turning Equipment Sale

Closing down sale of Wood Turning Equipment, Gosford 22 June 2013

Mobile Mens Shed at Carer Pitstop

Scott Levi at Gosford Men's Shed

Scott Levi ABC Central Coast broadcasting live with John Welland from Gosford Men's Shed.

Download the broadcasts here ... 

•  Outside Broadcast 11:00 - 11:30 am
•  Outside Broadcast 11:30 - noon

ABC outside broadcast from Gosford Mens Shed

Scott Levi broadcasting live from Gosford Mens Shed this morning.

Equipment Sale 22 June

Carer support ..Gosford Hospital

The mobile men's shed attended the Carer Support Unit event at Gosford Hospital. 

Medicare Local  put on Pitstop health checks for male carers. 

Men's Shed Opened

article on Darren Weber MP opening 

Alison Homestead Men's Shed 

from Wyong Chronicle 

mens course

Course running for men looking to get back into the workforce or to go on to further study. It is an 18 week course and has a range of different subjects.  

The course will run for 4 days a week, a few hours each day. 

  Pauline Eade | Teacher - Humanities, CEEW Coordinator | Gosford Campus

Hunter TAFE | P: 02 4348 2282 | F: 4348 2221 | I: 36282 | 

W:www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au |

E: pauline.eade@tafensw.edu.au

Men's Shed 2013 Conference

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!

To register for the Men's Shed 2013 Conference please CLICK HERE

Register today for an exciting program of talks and workshops built on the success of previous conference programs and incorporating new topics relevant to all sheds across the nation. Over the two day conference, you will participate in plenary sessions, concurrent streams and workshops, social activities and network within a large trade exhibition.

To view the conference program please click here

For more information on the concurrent sessions, please click here

To visit the Men's Shed 2013 Conference website click here

ABC radio at Alison Homestead

Scott Levi from ABC radio 92.5 broadcast from the Alison Homestead Men's Shed this morning as part of his ongoing programme exploring the issues for Men's Health Week 2013.

Roman Paull provided info on the Alison Homestead Men's Shed and the worderful opportunities to get involved at the Shed and the Homestead. Theres everything from cows and farm machinery to gardens and historical restoration.

John Walker spoke about the Toolbox Talks progarmme and his work with the Samaritans Older Parent Carer Programme.

Kim Hopkins provided an overview of sheds and their role in Mens Health.

Scott is looking forward to meeting the men of the Gosford Mens Shed on Friday!!

Trivia Night

Saturday 13th July 2013
6.00pm – 10.00pm
Shelly Beach Golf Club
Shelly Beach Road, Shelly Beach

$15 per person - Why not book a table of 10!

Prizes for "Best Dressed Table" & 1st Place Team
Sponsor a Round for $100 Promote your business whilst raising funds for our Men’s Shed Project
For more information and bookings, please contact: Sharyn Burgess on 0414 341 010 or email sharyn@wyongneighbourhoodcentre.org.au

The Entrance Mens Shed

 

The Entrance Men's Shed Inc will be holding its Annual General meeting

10.30 am

Friday 12th July 2013.

 

Nominations for Committee Positions open Monday 3rd June 2013 and close 3pm Wednesday 3rd July 2013.

 

All positions will be vacated on the 12th July 2013.

 

Only financial members can stand for Committee positions, nominate, second and vote.

 

Bob Ihlein

Secretary

ABC broadcast from Gosford Mens Shed Friday 14 June 2013

• ABC radio will be broadcasting live from the Gosford Men's Shed on Friday 14th June 2013.

• tune in to 92.5 FM from 11am for Scott Levi's program in conjunction with Men's Health Week.

• The Shed will be open until 4pm with a sausage sizzle at lunchtime