Community Newsletter - Oberon Council

Community NewsletterOberon and Surrounding VillagesMarch 2021Email: newsletter@oberon.nsw.gov.auInternational Women's Dayis a global day celebrating the social,economic,culturalandpoliticalachievements of women. The day alsomarks a call to action for acceleratinggender parity.Significant activity is witnessed worldwideas groups come together to celebratewomen's achievements or rally forwomen's equality.Marked annually on 8 March, InternationalWomen's Day (IWD) is one of the mostimportant days of the year to: celebrate women's achievements raise awareness about women'sequality lobby for accelerated gender parityISSN2203287Issue 084Do your bit to ensure that the future forgirls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.The Oberon International Women’s Day(IWD) Lunch will be held at the OberonShowground on Sunday March 7 as partof NSW Women’s Week. The lunch willcommence at 12pm. The lunch is alwaysa lot of fun, will be run as a COVID safeevent and is free for all Oberon Women.Ring Sharon Swannell on 6329 8151 toreserve a place. This year’s IWD theme is#ChooseToChallenge – A challengedworld is an alert world. Please join us.fundraise for female-focused charitiesInternational Women's Day (IWD) hasbeen observed since the early 1900's. A global web of rich and diverse localactivity connects women from all aroundthe world ranging from political rallies,businessconferences,governmentactivities and networking events throughto local women's craft markets, theatricalperformances, fashion parades and more.Many global corporations actively supportIWD by running their own events andcampaigns.So make a difference, think globally andact locally! Make everyday InternationalWomen's Day.www.internationalwomensday.com

OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter March 2021A publishing fee applies to all advertisements of profitevents, exceptions apply to non profit and communitygroups. For more information regarding advertisingcosts please contact the editor.Community NewsletterTerms and ConditionsThe Oberon and Surrounding VillagesCommunity Newsletter publishes articlescommunity interest.Page 2ofWe support local sporting, educational, recreationaland charitable groups through publication ofinformation relevant to the organisation. Thispublication aims to provide important informationabout services, activities and upcoming communityevents in Oberon and Surrounding Villages.All submissions must contain no statements orremarks that may be considered defamatory,derogatory or discriminatory, against any person andmust use respectful language.The decision to publish an article rests with theEditor, and the Editor’s decision is final.All photos published become the property of OberonCouncil. It is the responsibility of contributors tosecure permission prior to submission, to use anyphotographs or material provided for the Oberon andSurrounding Villages Community Newsletter.Please forward your articles toThe Editor, Oberon and Surrounding VillagesCommunity Newsletter by sending an email tonewsletter@oberon.nsw.gov.au or mail toPO Box 84 Oberon, 2787Ph: 6329 8143Content must reach the editor by the 12th dayof each month to be considered for inclusion inthe next monthly edition of the communitynewsletter.FIELD TO FORESTOBERONAPRIL 2021Explore the delicacies and rare finds that one can forage for across the Oberon region. 4WD Foraging TourOberon Wine, Beer & Spirits Trail: Saturday 10,17 & 24 AprilDiego Bonetto Mushroom Workshop Saturday 3, 10, & Sunday 18, 25 April4WD Fish & Forage TourFor more information and to purchase tickets visitwww.visitoberon.com/eventsor contact Oberon Visitor Information Centre 6329 8210Justice of the PeaceOberon CouncilOberonJohn BrotchieSheila FitzpatrickAngeline HeathBarry LangBob O’BernierDarryn O’BrienElizabeth PollockBarry RichardGlen Stewart6336 05936336 10476336 07036336 13526336 00670407 609 4396336 10976335 62396336 nd facilitating workshops on memoir writing.Recent editing assignments included Julie’s bookBold, Brave & Bloody Brilliant. Both authors will readexcerpts from the book at the presentation plus, beavailable for further workshops during April.For more details and bookings, please phone theLibrary on 63298220. These events will be operatedunder Covid safe measures. For up-to-dateinformation phone the Library or follow the Council’sFB page.WASTE 2 ART 2021Waste to Art is a community art exhibition and competition open to all local residentswho reside in the NetWaste region. It engages the community and showcases creativeworks made from reused & recyclable waste materials.Oberon Council is hosting this year’s local Waste 2 Art competition with the winningartworks to be transported to the Regional Exhibition which will be hosted by CoonambleShire Council on 17 July 2021.The theme for 2021 is steel and aluminum cans. Waste 2 Art aims to challenge peoples’perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste througharts and crafts. Waste 2 Art provides an innovative approach to waste education, invitesschools and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life formaterials that would otherwise be thrown into landfill. Artworks do not have to be madeusing this year’s theme material however, creativity around the use of steel andaluminum cans is encouraged.Important dates for this year are:School Holiday Workshop Thurs 15 AprilCommunity Workshop Sat 10 AprilWork to be dropped off at the Community Centreon Sat 7 May 9am-1pm (staff will be on hand)Exhibition Dates: Opening night Wed 12 May 5:30pm Thursday and Friday 13 & 14 May 10am-4pm - availablefor school tours phone 63298138 or 62398220 Saturday 15 May 9am – 1pm Work to be picked up from thecommunity Centre Sat 15 May 12.30-1.30pmFor more information contact Oberon Council on63298100 or 63298220.Pictured two of the winning works from 2019 Oberon Councilcompetition.Brayden Phillips and Lauren Roels, Kelly Shephard

OBERON and Surrounding Villages Community Newsletter March 2021 Page 7My Aged CareDid you know that you can register withMy Aged Care before you need to useany services?My Aged Care is the entry point to accessaged care services and informationabout: The different types of aged careservices availableYour eligibility for servicesReferrals to service providers whocan meet your needsYour contribution to the cost of youraged care.Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422between 8am and 8pm Monday-Friday or10am-2pm on Saturdays.You will need your Medicare card for theregistration and once completed you willbe given an identification number forfuture use. Interpreter and translationservices arealsoavailable on13 14 50Don’t wait tillyou needservices, callnow and getregistered.Social Outing Calendar 2021January24 February25 MarchNo SocialOberon LunchMilthorpe21 or 22 April26 May23 JuneSeniors WeekNSW Premier’sGala ConcertMayfieldGardenTarana CaféLunch27 July22 August23 SeptemberBathurst RailMuseumMystery TripSydney Zoo20 October17 November1 masLunch 25Cost of social outing 10 with additional charges(entry fees). These are non-refundable and nottransferable. Refunds may apply for specialevents if a replacement can be found.Payment must be made at time of booking tosecure your seat.Itinerary may change without notice.02 63298162www.livebetter.org.auThe Oberon Community Centre13 Fleming StreetOberon NSW 2787The Disability Gateway is now availableand is your first step in finding informationand services for people with disability,their families and carers.Find information on local offerings atwww.disabilitygateway.gov.auor call the dedicated Disability Gatewayphone line on 1800 643 787

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Seniors Travel Card in 2021. Applications are now open. The Regional Seniors Travel Card is a 250 prepaid VISA card designed to assist eligible seniors in rural, regional and remote areas of NSW offset the cost of essential travel expenses. The cards can be used for pr