Thanks for help
I would like to thank the following people for their help last weekend, collecting around Kalaru and Tathra for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.
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Carla Krijnen, Anthony Eaton, Jim Kelly, Paul Falvey, Russell Paterson, John Sekold, Kevin Dowman, Marj Britton, James Cook, Sophie Thomson, Denise Cummins, Kath Crowley and Val Oke.
And a special thank you to the Salvos, who have given more than $120,000 towards the recovery of those affected by the Tathra fire last year. True community spirit in action.
Andrew McPherson, Kalaru
Solar steeped in mystery
Some months ago I submitted a letter to the Sydney Morning Herald and the Bega District News about issues in solar panel industry.
About 75 per cent of the letter was printed in the BDN and I don't know if the SMH printed it. Nonetheless most of the points I raised were on the ABC's 7.30 Report on May 27. The solar industry has become steeped in mysticism and I was heartened that an organisation like the ABC could objectively investigate this issue.
John Cafe, Bega
Eggs not all
Country Women's Association past NSW vice-president and Narooma branch vice-president Sally James recently attended the CWA State Conference in Albury, which some of you will remember as an egging attempt on the Prime Minister.
This was not the only thing that happened there, as many resolutions were debated.
Now the CWA will be approaching governments with members' concerns on the inland rail corridor; supporting placements financially for university nursing students; penalties for rural crime offenders; keeping travelling stock routes available; "meat" and "milk" product labelling for animal produce only; public cancer clinic availability in regional/rural centres; banning instant cash loan machines, and that is not all.
Ms James had been a state vice-president for two years and in Albury her time in this position was commended by outgoing state president Annette Turner from White Cliffs.
The new state president is Stephanie Stanhope from the Bega branch, which like Narooma is part of the Far South Coast group.
Narooma branch congratulates and sends best wishes for Stephanie in this important role.
Joanne King, Narooma CWA
Addressing mental health
Much needs to be done to address the crisis of mental health in this country. With almost half of all Australians affected by mental illness during their lives, the ripple effect is felt by loved ones, families and the broader community.
The symptoms of mental illness are not always visible and many people suffer in isolation. Thankfully, there are thousands of worthy Australians striving to make a difference in this field, from advocacy, education and awareness through to prevention, treatment and searching for needed cures.
The Australian Mental Health Prize acknowledges those who are doing innovative work in this area. Acknowledging those who work or volunteer in the industry is an important part of the process to destigmatise mental illness.
Nominations are now open and we are eager for nominees from across the country. Please consider those in your local community who deserve to be recognised.
More information and nomination forms can be obtained from australianmentalhealthprize.org.au
Ita Buttrose AO OBE, chairwoman, Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group
- Send letters for consideration to ben.smyth@fairfaxmedia.com.au with name and home town for publication and a daytime phone number for verification.
