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Twelve years for intergenerational play. later, in 2000, Devine’s first Adults too, are delighted Liberty swing was installed by the oldies but goodies! Community News Community in Old’s Park, Penshurst. It’s hard to resist tapping Today, in addition to a bright on the outdoor xylophone, yellow Liberty swing, Livvi’s an instrument which has Place is home to the usual been in existence since LIVVI’S PLACE suspects - climbing ropes, 500 AD. Or, to resist a ‘long in-built mini trampolines, distance’ conversation with slippery dips, swings, sand little ones via the bright Mirror, mirror pit, stepping ‘stones’, tunnels, blue voice pipe, a method a water play area - and more. of communication used by on the wall… There are opportunities ships as early as 1803. REFERENCES: Touched by Olivia Foundation, Variety and Wikipedia. STORY AND PHOTOS BY Carmel Liddell Kellyville’s inclusive playground is the fairest of them all! The upgraded Bernie Mullane Reserve play space (re-opened in 2017), now ticks the right boxes. It invites children of all ages and all abilities to have fun side by side. And it’s called, Livvi’s Place. n 2006, following the loss social inclusion, through playground are accessible of their daughter Olivia to play. Its custom made pathways, sensory and Ia rare disease, the Perkins equipment and amenities tactile play and artworks, family formed the Touched reduce the barriers plus soft fall rubber flooring. by Olivia Foundation. Its experienced by those with Gardens, shade sails, BBQ goal was, and is, to make special needs. In 2010, the and picnic zones all add to children’s lives happier first Livvi’s Place (Five Dock) its charm, making Livvi’s a and healthier. Through was so successful, that Parks firm favourite with families extensive research, advocacy and Leisure Australia named and social groups. There’s and guidelines based it the country’s best play a Liberty Swing, a world- on the Universal Design space. first invention by Wayne Principles, the foundation Livvi’s Place in Devine whose dream was helps communities create Kellyville has parking and for children with disabilities playgrounds that encourage secure fencing. Inside the to experience the joy of STORY AND PHOTO BY Hills Winter sleep out Bev Jordan Last year 100 braved the Hills Winter Sleep out, it is hoped more will attend the night at Bella Vista Farm on August 18 this year. he aim of the event, The money has been blankets donated by knitters now in its the fifth year, used by the Hills Homeless throughout the Hills for Tis to raise awareness Prevention Initiative to help “hire” on the night. After the of homelessness in the Hills five families avoid being sleepout they will be given in its many forms and raise homeless and secure rental to organisations delivering money to help. accommodation or retain services to the homeless. Hills Mayor Michelle Byrne rental property when their Mici Beer from HCA said said she started the sleepout circumstances changed the aim of the hills homeless with Hills businessman Jim beyond their control. prevention initiative is to Taggart to raise awareness that In one case it was a mum reduce the risk of people homelessness does happen in and her five children. becoming homeless. the Hills. Dr Byrne said: “It is “It’s about helping “There are vulnerable important that we help people when they are at people in the Hills who are those most vulnerable in our their most vulnerable due to homeless or are at risk of community and look after changing circumstances.” homelessness in the Hills them. “ Food will be available often as a result of severe She is hoping that if on the night with a BBQ by financial crisis, relationship people don’t want to do the Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club breakdowns and domestic sleep out that they will either and money raised with hot violence. “ sponsor someone who is or drinks from the Hills Daily All rugged up with donated blankets, beanies and The funds from this visit the event and lend their Grind will also be donated. scarves, Mici Beer head of Hills Community Aid, Mayor year’s event will be going to support. To find out more visit Michelle Byrne with daughter Alexis and Chair of the Hills Community Aid which There will be a colourful www.hillswintersleepout. 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