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Dear Parents, Students and Friends
It has been a big fortnight in the life of the College. Year 12 have graduated and College leadership has been handed over to Year 11. It’s a stark reminder of how quickly our children grow up. Year 12 have witnessed a year like no other. One filled with challenges that most never witness in a lifetime. They have endured a lot and I am sorry they have missed normal experiences that most Year 12 students get to enjoy. Despite the setbacks of 2020, the Graduation Mass and Awards Ceremony was a beautiful celebration on Wednesday. One parent for each Year 12 student could attend, which made the occasion so special under the current circumstances.
Congratulations to our Year 12 Special Award recipients:
Penn College VET Scholarships
Anna Rogerson and Rheannan Murray
Male Swimming Champion
Shane Mass
Female Swimming Champion
Jordan Carter
ADF Future Innovators Award
Cameron Stocks
Principal’s Awards
Jade Borg
Ethan Hanson
Riley Maher
CCCC Learning for Life Award
Hugh Tuckwell
St Vincent de Paul Award
Simone Bingley-Hughes
Reuben F Scarf Award
Ann Lovell Class of 2020 Award
Ethan Hanson
Caltex All-Rounder Award
Cadyn Argent
Fr Henry Byrne Award
Shane Mass
The University of Wollongong Award
Jade Briggs
ADF Long Tan Award
Hugh Tuckwell
Archbishop Carroll Student of the Year Award
Maggie Blythe
A final word on behalf of the Graduating Class of 2020
Written by 2019/20 College Captains Jade Briggs and Teagan Moses
In our time at Carroll College, we have all (hopefully) learnt important lessons that we will carry with us throughout life. We have made friends whom we will treasure forever and memories that have defined our lives.
We are grateful to the students, staff and teachers of the College who contribute to the safe, welcoming and fun culture of this school. You have cared so deeply for us and supported our every endeavour. We are the product of everything you have taught us and the examples you have set.
This year our parents deserve special praise. Their support and sacrifice is undoubtedly the reason that we are able to reach our dreams. We thank you and we love you.
To our peers, our friends, we did it! The bonds that we have formed are truly special. It is a reminder of the importance of working together, respect for all and unconditional friendship when moving through life. Just to have persevered with our Year 12 lives is something that we should all be proud of. The resilience and motivation that we have gained will not go unnoticed in the ‘real world’. We have absolutely no doubt that every person in the Class of 2020 will go on to do great things.
To the Year 12 students of 2021, we wish you the very best of luck with your final year. Remember, you only have one year left to learn a lot, to make a change, to laugh with friends, to persist and to thrive here at the College. Working together with the well-deserved Student Leadership Team, we know each of you will be inspiring role models for the younger students.
As we move on with our lives and achieve our great plans, we will not forget this place and the wonderful people. We will all, as our friend Riley Maher says, “Keep it 100"
Address at Year 12 Mass at St. Bernards
Light Our way
I am pleased to be able to address you this morning on behalf of the Catholic school system that has, for most of you, been a part of your life for the past thirteen years. It is self-evident that 2020 will be a year that you will never forget. We all know how disrupted lives have been through natural disasters and the C-19 virus but you are here in this church on September 23rd, 2020 as Tim Winton wrote in his novel Cloudstreet “In a crisp, clean, clear day in a good world, in the midst of our living”
And you must believe it is a good world despite the traumas in life. Your parents sit beside you as the most powerful affirmation on this planet of the power of unconditional love. Never lose sight that they have been your primary carers, the light that guided you through childhood. They will continue to be the greatest resource you possess as you begin the next phase of your lives.
And sitting near you are the people you have shared this educational journey for years. There is a saying that you have a friend “for a reason, a season or for life”. I suspect that for many of you the friends you have made at school will be there for both the special events and for the moments when you need the comfort and advice of a trusted friend. Don’t take it for granted…you may never see some classmates again. Life will take you in so many directions, some will travel near and far, others will call the Eurobodalla home…but make peace if you need to in these living years.
Make a difference in the world; There are two ways of spreading light- to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. Choose a job for which you have passion. Life is too short for compromise. Laugh every day…life is a comedy not a tragedy. Lastly, something I have tried to live by but have alas fallen short many times:
What will light your way? Let it be the love of family, true friends and values that allow you to feel the pain and joys of others.
On behalf of Mrs Heffernan and your teachers at Carroll College, I wish you all a happy and contented life.
God bless you all.
Paul Cullen
Congratulations to our newly appointed Student Leadership Team
College Captain’s
Emma Tuckwell and Declan Holmes
College Vice-Captain’s
Cooper Brady and Sarah Penberthy
Indigenous Captain’s
Cooper Brady and Caleb Piper
Indigenous Support Officer
Marie Slockee-Albert
MacKillop Captain’s
Meg Phillips and Caleb Piper
Xavier Captain’s
Madeleine Forner and Gemma Mass
Chisholm Captain’s
Bonnie Brewer and Samuel Heffernan
Faith Formation Leader
Damia O'Loughlin
If you had told me I would be a High School Teacher ten years ago… I would not have believed you. I never really knew what I wanted to do or become as an adult. I have always loved learning, but unfortunately, I was not fond of school - and was never the best student. However, I have found my passion in life, and ironically, that passion is in education.
I have worked in several industries. Hospitality, taking the form of a waitress, barista, café-worker; working in retail, at ‘Offshore Surf Shop’ for several years, and driving the occasional excavator, tractor or bobcat in my families’ earthmoving business. Although each of these roles gave me so many countless experiences, and a diverse skill-set, I never found my passion. I had worked non-stop since the age of 14, even taking a ‘gap year’. It was at this point that I embarked on the enigma that is, a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
I thrived at University but I wasn’t sure where to go once I reached graduation. I initially opted to write an Honours thesis on the Rwandan Genocide, but upon reflection, wanted to embark on a career path that would allow me to apply and enjoy history and learning, daily. So… I completed a Masters of Secondary Teaching, and fell in love with teaching. Now, I am immersed in History, Geography and Legal Studies daily. I have realised that to make a difference in this life, we have to be able to learn from the past. As part of the Master’s Degree, I completed my final six-week teaching practicum at Carroll College. During this time, a permanent position was advertised for a HSIE teacher… and I applied. Just off four years later, and here I am… writing a blurb about my career path!
I can’t wait to continue learning and evolving in the Carroll College teaching space. Despite the fact I am still ‘young’ in my career, I can say with 100% confidence that I am working in the job that I want to spend the rest of my life in. My passion for teaching is what drives me day in and day out, to make a difference in the lives of students.
HSC Exams
Best wishes to Year 12 as they prepare for their Higher School Certificate. HSC Exams begin on 20 October.
Wishing all families and staff a safe and restful holiday period. School resumes for all students on Tuesday 13 October.
Yours sincerely
Jacqueline Heffernan
Principal
Assistant Principal Pastoral Care Report
Taking a break
As we move towards the end of this year into Term 4 it is very impotant that students have a restful break. This year has been particularly trying for everyone with bushfires, Covid, floods and many restrictions compared to previous years. The year has certainly tested resilience in our whole community.
Building resilience
Building resilience—the ability to adapt well to adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress—can help our children manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. The foundations of building resilience begin at home and these foundations are built on in the community.
The American Psychology Society has some outstanding tips on how parents can help build resilience in the home which are outlined below:
Make connections
Teach your child the importance of engaging and connecting with their peers, including the skill of empathy and listening to others. Find ways to help children foster connectivity by suggesting they connect to peers in-person. It’s also important to build a strong family network. Connecting with others provides social support and strengthens resilience.
Help your child by having them help others
Children who may feel helpless can feel empowered by helping others. Engage your child in age-appropriate volunteer work or ask for assistance yourself with tasks that they can master.
Maintain a daily routine
Sticking to a routine can be comforting to children. Work with your child to develop a routine, and highlight times that are for school work and relaxation.
Take a break
While some anxiety can motivate us to take positive action, we also need to validate all feelings. Teach your child how to focus on something that they can control or can act on. Help by challenging unrealistic thinking by asking them to examine the chances of the worst-case scenario and what they might tell a friend who has those worries. Be aware of what your child is exposed to that can be troubling, whether it’s through the news, online, or overheard conversations.
Teach your child self-care
Teach your child the importance of basic self-care. This may be making more time to eat properly, exercise, and get sufficient sleep. Make sure your child has time to have fun, and participate in activities they enjoy. Caring for oneself and even having fun will help children stay balanced and better deal with stressful times. Remember the key tips of no devices, including phones, in the bedroom at night.
Move toward your goals
Teach your child to set reasonable goals and help them to move toward them one step at a time. Establishing goals will help children focus on a specific task and can help build the resilience to move forward in the face of challenges.
Nurture a positive self-view
Help your child remember ways they have successfully handled hardships in the past and help them understand that these past challenges help build the strength to handle future challenges. Help your child learn to trust themselves to solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook
Even when your child is facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. An optimistic and positive outlook can enable children to see the good things in life and keep going even in the hardest times.
Look for opportunities for self-discovery
Tough times are often when children learn the most about themselves. Help your child take a look at how whatever they’re facing can teach them “what am I made of.”
Accept change
Change often can be scary for children and teens. Help your child see that change is part of life and new goals can replace goals that have become unattainable. It is important to examine what is going well and to have a plan of action for what is not going well.
Source: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience-guide-parents
Resilience is one of the key skills that employers are worried that is not being developed in young people. This along with taking responsibility, constructive feedback, and forming meaningful connections is vital to be developed in our young leaders of tomorrow.
The College is always here to work in partnership with families to help equip our young people for the skills they require for the workplace and to become better citizens.
Nathan Mansfield
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care
Our farewell to Year 12 this week was a wonderful celebration of their 13 years of schooling. Listed below are the students who achieved Academic Excellence Awards (awarded to a student who came first in a subject) and Endeavour Awards (awarded to a student for their exemplary application and conduct over the year) at the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday.
Chisholm House
Student |
Endeavour Award |
Academic Excellence Award in |
Maggie BLYTHE |
Endeavour Award |
PDHPE |
Jade BRIGGS |
Endeavour Award |
Extension Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
Molly BURROWS |
Endeavour Award |
Music |
Ethan HANSON |
Hospitality, Standard English |
|
Ruby LYTTLE |
Endeavour Award |
Sport Coaching |
Liarna MILLER |
Endeavour Award |
Community and Family Studies |
Austin REID |
Standard Mathematics |
|
Jorja SCOTT |
Endeavour Award |
|
Nicholas USHER |
Endeavour Award |
Advanced Mathematics, Studies of religion 1 Unit |
MacKillop House
Student |
Endeavour Award |
Academic Excellence Award in |
Cadyn ARGENT |
|
Catholic Studies, Industrial Technology – Timber, Construction |
ellaRose COWDEN-DAVIS |
|
Modern History |
Antoinette McMANUS |
Endeavour Award |
Photography, Design and Technology |
Teagan MOSES |
Endeavour Award |
Advanced English, Extension English, Extension 2 English, Legal Studies, Studies of Religion 2 Unit |
Xavier House
Student |
Endeavour Award |
Academic Excellence Award in |
Jade BORG |
Endeavour Award |
Visual Arts |
Presley BRENNAN |
Endeavour Award |
Information and Digital Technology |
Rheannan MURRAY |
|
Sport Coaching, English Studies |
Shayla TA |
Endeavour Award |
Business Studies |
Congratulations to these students and all the other Year 12s for the successful completion of their schooling. Best of luck in the upcoming HSC exams and for whatever your future has in store for you.
NESA has developed a site with many resources available to HSC students, in dealing with all the additional pressures this time of the year may bring, from coping with COVID-19, stress and staying healthy during exams. It is well worth a visit.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/stay-healthy-HSC
Year 11 students will have received back their End of Preliminary exam results. They should now be reflecting on how well they went compared to the effort they put in. Year 11 is a practice run for the big year of Year 12 where everything counts. Students should be ensuring their study regime will get them the results they are after to pursue their dream careers.
Year 11 students may now be thinking of dropping one of their subjects. NESA guidelines permit Year 12 students to study a minimum of 10 units in their final year. When considering which subject to drop, students should factor in their like of the subject and whether it is a necessary course for their future endeavours. If they are unsure they should speak with our Careers Advisors Mrs Karen Lyttle or Mrs Tania Chalker or me. Students do not have to drop a subject if they don’t want to or they can make a decision later in Year 12.
Students in years 7-10 will be sitting their end of year exams in weeks 4 and 5 of next term. It would be a good use of part of their upcoming break to ensure they have all the required study notes and material to maximise their results.
John O’Neill
Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Achievement
Year 7 – 10 Exam Timetable
Year 7 to 10 students will be completing their exams in Term 4. A copy of the exam schedule for each year group is available below. Following the exams the students will be completing their online Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) for Reading and Mathematics.
PAT assessments provide objective, norm-referenced information to teachers about their students’ skills and understandings in a range of key areas. Each PAT has its own proficiency scale with descriptors outlining the content and skills students are consolidating at any given point on that scale. Each PAT assessment provides data on student performance, making PAT ideal for understanding students’ current strengths and weaknesses, informing teaching and learning, and monitoring progress over the year. The tests are online, multiple choice and each test will take approximately 40 minutes. I encourage all students to do their best during these tests as the data will be used by their class teachers.
On Wednesday, September 23, the College celebrated the Year 12 Graduation Mass followed by the Awards Assembly. To ensure that the students could enjoy this moment with at least one parent, the decision was made to hold the celebrations at St Bernard’s Church in Batehaven.
The theme of the Mass was Light our Way. The readings, prayers and homily all incorporated the essence of theme and we asked God to be a light for these young men and women as they begin their lives beyond the College.
Thank you to Fr Martins, parish priest of St Bernard’s, and Fr George, parish priest of Sacred Heart, Moruya, for celebrating the Mass for us. The Church environment was particularly special and we appreciate the efforts made to make us feel so welcome.
Thank you to the many staff involved in the planning and preparation of the Mass. In particular, Belle Barling, Faith Formation Coordinator, for envisaging and coordinating the Mass from start to finish. Music is always a highlight of our services at Carroll and this Mass continued that tradition. Thank you to Ros Maher, Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator, for her work with the musicians which spans a number of months in preparation. Thank you to Emma Mullins, TAS Coordinator, for her work in designing and creating the beautiful crosses and name tags for each child in Year 12. To Krys Wise who carefully wrapped gifts and who, with Jacqui Heffernan, beautifully decorated the Church.
The Graduation Mass was a wonderful celebration of Catholic Education. Faith is central to the identity of the College – it is what inspires us and frames our objectives. To be able to farewell our students within the traditions of the Mass was a great joy. We wish all our Graduating class the very best and pray for their happiness.
Erica Drewsen
Religious Education Coordinator
A colourful colleague
Those of us who remember Glenda Gallagher will never forget her. I remember with gratitude how welcome she made me when I arrived at Carroll College for the first HSC year in 2000. She was a generous person who taught French with passion and skill. Glenda was ebullient and sought excellence in students under her tutelage. Her beret and vivid attire were iconic.
Glenda was a wonderful cook and shared her love of pastries with élan and éclat. Her classroom was festooned with posters and artefacts from France. A large photograph of Carcassonne springs to mind. Glenda brought her family out to our house in Tuross later that year as a housewarming. Her lovely daughters, Dominique and Zoe, played their musical instruments underneath a 50-year-old Shiraz vine on a glorious summer’s day that year. She regaled us with stories about international travel and even the history of places in the Eurobodalla.
Glenda was vibrant and her colourful personality matched the hair colours we looked forward to seeing regularly. There was something European in her approach to culture and the Arts. I am sad to see her passing as I am sure many parents and members of the wider local community are at this news.
Carroll College has been in existence for 25 years. In that relatively short time we have accrued a rich tradition and it is important that we remember and acknowledge our colleagues past and present. In some sense, teachers stand on giants’ shoulders. A dear friend of hers informs me that she was well loved in the beauty therapy business she ran. The posts on her Facebook page affirms the esteem in which she was held.
To Rob and her family, I extend a sincere expression of sympathy on behalf of Glenda’s colleagues in the years she taught at Carroll College. She was one of a kind and I do hope her past students share their fond memories of their time in her classroom where Europe was magically transported to Broulee.
Adieu. I am privileged to have been a colleague and friend. Thank you for the energy and commitment you displayed every day of your teaching career and the joy you imparted to those around you.
Paul Cullen
Year 7 have been making 3 colour reduction lino prints this term in Visual Arts. A challenging but effective technique.
Year 8 have completed an etching self portrait this term and they have done a fantastic job.
Year 9 and 10 Visual Arts completed a variety of artworks exploring and developing their own ideas and techniques during Term 2. Some of their imaginative and creative work is now on display in the Hub.
Year 9 and 10 Visual Arts are currently finishing off their chair sculptures during Term 3. This is always are fun project and the chairs show the diverse ideas of our students.
Year 11 Visual Arts students have completed all their preliminary assessments for the year. Their final assessment task required students to create a mini Body of Work based on the theme of “identity”.
Year 12 Body of Works
This year saw 5 Senior students finish in Visual Arts with 5 amazing Bodies of Work.
Students work in the Expressive Forms of Sculpture, Collection of Works, Printmaking, and Painting.
Each student worked hard throughout the year to achieve a successful result. They each followed a plan and extended their knowledge and Art Making Practice in the various medias. Much of the work was completed at home during the earlier COVID period.
3 of the students works are currently displayed in the HUB.
Antoinette McManus
Mathilda Brennan
Jade Borg
Year 9/10 Drama
This term the students have been exploring Shakespeare through the play, “Romeo and Juliet”. As part of the assessment task for this term, the students were required to practice and perform a monologue scene from “Romeo and Juliet”. Attached are some photos of the monologue performances. Thank you to Mrs Cathie Cahill for teaching the 9/10 Drama Class for most of this term and Mr Stephen Knight for marking the monologue performances.
Year 7 Music
Year 7 Music students began the term by playing a couple of rock’n’roll songs such as “Jailhouse Rock” and “Old Time Rock and Roll”, followed by a couple of more contemporary songs. They have also been introduced to the concept of ‘Duration’, which covers all the timing aspects of music. Their learning culminated with the performance of their group percussion tasks.
Year 8 Music
This term Year 8 Music students have learnt to create their own song using either GarageBand or the Jam Studio Website. The students were required to create a practice song by following instructions to learn how the software works. The students have worked very hard to create engaging songs, many of them attempting the extension part of the task that required students to create a vocal melody or solo section.
Year 9 and 10 Music
Year 9 and 10 Music students have composed songs as part of their Message Song topic this term. The students were encouraged to research a political, environmental, or social justice issue, look at songs written about similar issues and then create their own song. The students were also encouraged to compose in the style of a song or band, which has improved the quality of their compositions.
This is a song by Jess and Jack about Freedom of speech
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BM_qMPAp66FXogd5w2qoSQqYxbWb_2A7/view?usp=sharing
This is a song by Luke about domestic violence
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m_zYxGUWjt_9HbS5qrpjUisrAMfbqL_h/view?usp=sharing
Year 11 Music
This term Year 11 Music students have studied the theatre music as their focus topic. Students were required to perform two songs for their Yearly Exam, one of which was a song from a musical. I would like to congratulate the students for the quality of their performances.
Year 12 Music
Usually Year 12 Music students get to perform their HSC songs for their parents at an evening concert. However, this year due to COVID restrictions the concert took place in the daytime with only the Year 11 Music Class as the audience. I would like to thank Wayne Le Compte for videoing the concert and Matt O’Brien for recording the audio. Each family has been given a USB containing a beautifully prepared video of their son/daughter performing their four HSC pieces to share with family and friends. This concert was held a week before their actual HSC performance exam and was a valuable practice for the students, particularly this year because the students have not had any opportunities to perform. The four Music students are Jorja Scott, Hugh Tuckwell, Molly Burrows and Riley Maher. A special thank you to these four students who have given huge amounts of time to prepare music to perform at almost every school event.
The Year 12 Construction team had the opportunity to develop and modify a project, based on supplied plans in order to achieve a range of competencies.
Learning skills included: the interpretation of information relevant to the work activity including plans, specifications and drawings, Safe Work Method Statements and documentation from a variety of sources.
As Emma Kenna and I say our sad farewells this week we want to thank the Year 12 hospitality students for allowing us to be their teachers. It is an honour to teach students in their senior schooling years and it has been a pleasure to watch them grow into young adults. We have had a lot of fun times over the 2 years, cooking up a storm and catering for school functions. We would like to wish them well for their future endeavours and in their HSC exams.
Some very exciting news for one of our students, Bryce Hodgetts, who gained an apprenticeship at The River restaurant in Moruya. Cooking has been a passion of Bryce’s and it is a wonderful achievement that he has been signed up as an apprentice chef. As you can see in the below picture Emma and I we are so happy and proud of Bryce.
Farewell Simone, Bryce, Jacob and Ethan you have been a fun class and we loved your enthusiasm.
COFFEE NEWS
This was the very last day Ethan Hanson and Simone Bingley-Hughes made staff coffees for 2020. Simone and Ethan have been coming in every Wednesday at 8am to make coffees for staff. On behalf of the staff at Carroll College we thank these two students for giving up their time to keep us caffeinated and ready to start the day. Chelsea Russell and Jade Delaney from Year 11 Hospitality will take over the ropes next term.
And finally the second Year 12 class had their last practical lesson with us this week - Chinese sesame prawn toasts. This class has been fun, loud and it has been great watching them progress in their cooking skills. So farewell Anna, Lily, Christina, Rheannan, Ruby, Izzy, Jordan and Riley you will be missed by us.
All the very best from Mrs Emma Kenna and Ms Jane Garland
2020
‘Regrow’.
The Rosellas are Working in partnership with Eurobodalla Shire Council.
A dedicated group of Rosella students and Mrs Enfield, spent their time planting tube stock into larger pots, today. Over the coming weeks the plants will be well nurtured. Fingers crossed or green thumbs, we hope to see larger, more established and healthy plants in 2021. The Rosellas are working in partnership with ESC’s ‘Regrow Project’ aimed at the regrowing of endemic species and regenerating areas of land that have been burnt by the 2019 bushfires. The Rosellas are loving giving back to the environment. Thank you Mrs Ashby for organising this event.
We also welcome our latest members to the group; Erin Drewsen, Katelyn Russell and Zali Minihan.
Private Music Lessons and Creative Kids Vouchers
Have you applied for the Creative Kids Voucher for your child yet? This exciting initiative gives parents $100 per child to spend towards music or other creative lessons or activities. This may be the perfect time for your son or daughter to begin private music lessons with one of our tutors that teach during school time. Most of our tutors are Creative Kids Providers so that you can use your voucher to pay for $100 of lessons.
Creative Kids Vouchers can be applied for at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-creative-kids-voucher
You will receive your Creative Kids Voucher by email. Once you have received it, you can forward it to the teacher of your choice for payment. You will need to ensure that the teacher is a Creative Kids Provider before you do this.
Term 3 fee statements were emailed on Friday 24 July with a due date of Friday 28 August. Thank you to families who have made payments. Any recent payments will be receipted shortly.
If you have been impacted by COVID-19, please contact Rhonda Forner, Business Manager by email at Rhonda.Forner@cg.catholic.edu.au to request a COVID-19 Fee Assistance Request Form.
If you require financial assistance due to any other hardship not related to COVID-19, please contact Rhonda Forner, Business Manager by email at Rhonda.Forner@cg.catholic.edu.au
All information is treated and maintained confidentially.
2020
Given the challenges that 2020 has presented, there are many avenues for support. These are listed below to provide some assistance.
Bushfire Support
The National Bushfire Recovery Agency is able to provide assistance to individuals and families, businesses, not for profits, primary producers – everyone in our community. Their website address is: https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/
Information for individuals and families:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/families-individuals/factsheet
For support – relating to Bushfires, drought, flood and/or Covid-19 for individuals and families:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/combined-individuals-and-families
For small business and not for profits support relating to Bushfires, drought, flood and/or Covid-19:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/combined-small-business
For well-being and mental health support:
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/families-individuals/mental-health
Bushfire Specific Assistance
Type |
Website |
Closes |
Useful Contacts |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/key-contacts
|
|
Recovery Support Officer |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/find-recovery-support-officer or email |
Ongoing |
Property Cleanup |
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/register-opt-nsw-bushfire-clean |
Ongoing |
Primary Producer |
https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au/recovery-assistance/small-business/primary-producer-factsheet |
Ongoing |
COVID 19 Financial Survival Guide
Please be aware that you are not alone and there are resources available to assist you and your family at this time. Listed below are some of those resources for information.
https://ndh.org.au/debt-problems/covid19/
Recent changes to Jobkeeper can be found at:
https://www.ato.gov.au/general/jobkeeper-payment/
Information on Jobseeker can be found at:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/jobseeker-payment
Changes to Government Assistance:
https://ndh.org.au/debt-solutions/covid-19-changes-government-assistance/
Financial Institution Support during Covid19
Financial Institutions are also offering a range of assistance to account holders, homeowners and businesses. Please enquire with your financial institution to access financial support such as:
- Suspending payments on credit cards and personal loans
- Reduce interest rates on home loans/suspending or deferring home loan repayments/loan variations/reducing loan interest rates
- Loans and support for small business
- Loan extensions/deferrals.
Westpac
https://www.westpac.com.au/help/disaster-relief/coronavirus/?pid=iwc:sr:support_2003:covid:
NAB
https://www.nab.com.au/personal/customer-support/covid19-help?own_cid=MH20012
St George
ME Bank
https://www.mebank.com.au/support/coronavirus-information/
ANZ
https://www.anz.com.au/promo/covid-19/
Commonwealth Bank
https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/support-for-home-loan-customers.html?ei=pers_HL
Teachers Mutual Bank
https://www.tmbank.com.au/about/member-news/2020/coronavirus?icn=corona2020&icd=hpnews2
ING Bank
Scams during Coronavirus
Please be aware that there are some financial scams relating to Coronavirus. These may be in the form of text messages, emails or phone calls. The best approach is to not provide any of your financial information. If you suspect you have been contacted as part of a scam, you can report it to scamwatch – scamwatch.com.au/report-a-scam and the police.
For additional support, other services available include:
Beyond Blue
Life Line
The 25th Anniversary Jersey is still available, please order through Qkr! or at the front office.
Effective from 26 September, the College Jacket price will increase to $90.