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3 FEBRUARY - 19 FEBRUARY 2017 VOL 34 - ISSUE 3 SHINING A LIGHT ON MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH Mental health is often something asked and following the tragic passing of several about on an insurance application but is of its members to mental health problems, something that rarely gets the attention the HDD admin team (more fondly known it deserves. It is seen as a constant as Dadmins) have rallied to put into place a invisible cloud over someone new initiative. or a demon to be fought against and Whilst still in its early stages, we are sadly many endeavouring to provide a regular forum for end up losing men to meet and openly discuss the issues to. that weigh on them that they are otherwise not comfortable sharing with others for a A local variety of reasons, amongst mates who are Facebook group, not there to judge, as well as professionals. known as Hills District Dads (HDD) “The truth is, men typically try to is aiming to help provide stay strong for those another avenue for local around them men to come together and but many talk about the real problem that crumble is the elephant in the metaphorical from the many feeling more confident to also share room. inside and their own burdens. by then it’s HDD is an online community of Hills and too late. More information will come about as surrounding suburbs dads, who have come Events like details and locations are finalised. For together to support each other. They share Movember more information please email contact@ stories, jokes, request advice and even ask help put a hillsdistrictdads.com.au for recommendations for a variety of needs. face to this The group even caters for a variety of special problem but The Dadmin team are Brendon O’Loughlin, interest and sports groups. come December, Benjamin Fischer, Michael Drogaris, men’s health again, Vincent Tani, Todd Querruel and Justin HDD was founded in 2014 and has quickly takes a backseat. Far too Bridges. grown to over 3,000 members, all local many men die as a result of feeling like they dads or dads to be. Following a number are unable to escape the dark abyss they are • One male every 3 hours is lost to suicide of posts from members both openly and in. 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Join us on: NEWS HILLS SHIRE AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS REAP are voting online or by post for hard “We never dreamed that the Tour would evolve into such a PRAISE copy ballot papers.” Candidate nominations for local significant community event, which Ricki-Lee, Alfie Arcuri, convict “The ceremony was also a very board members also opened today 15 years later, continues to grow in reenactments and a selfie booth were emotional time for myself, Deputy and close at 12 pm on Friday 31 popularity. just some of the activities, events and Mayor Robyn Preston and many March 2017. “We are humbled by the pleasure performances on offer at The Hills others watching on in the audience the Cup provides to people of all Shire Council’s biggest ever Australia who have seen how hard these Three of the seven local board members in 10 regions and four in ages, and want to ensure that as Day celebrations last Thursday, wonderful people work without the Western region are elected by many communities as possible share January 26. wanting or needing any recognition Local Land Services ratepayers. The the same unique opportunity again More than 30,000 residents and for the jobs they do to improve our this year,” said Mr Love. spectacular community. remaining members and the Chair visitors to The Hills made their way are Ministerially-appointed. In 2016, the $175,000 gold trophy to historic Bella Vista Farm dressed “A big thank you once again to our “Together, the elected and toured 34 destinations, providing in their best Australiana themed award winners and nominees. You appointed board members play schools, councils, hospitals, aged- outfits and armed with their picnics, truly are amazing and deserving of an important role in setting care facilities and racing clubs with a rugs and chairs to celebrate the your recognition. the strategic direction of the unique opportunity to host a day of national holiday. “I also want to thank our staff organisation, promoting the community events and raise valuable Mayor of The Hills Shire, and many wonderful volunteers services offered and communicating funds for local causes. Councillor Yvonne Keane said she for making the day such a special the priorities and concerns of Past racing legends also accompany was overjoyed to see so many people occasion, as well as our many customers to local boards,” Mr de the Cup each year on its epic journey coming together to enjoy the array sponsors, particularly Hillsbus, Mestre said. to recount some of the remarkable Moove Media, Hills Family Funerals, of activities on offer including Information about the election stories intrinsically linked to the KIIS 1065, Holden Castle Hill, Wet ‘n’ amusement park rides, barnyard process and an enrolment form will ‘race that stops a nation™’. Wild Sydney, Virgin Active Norwest animals, face painting, sheep be posted in mid February. While the winner of the first shearing and a fireworks display. and Cleanaway.” Key dates: Melbourne Cup in 1861 received a “There was a real warmth and NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN gold watch, today’s three handled Enrolments: Open now and close 5 family-friendly atmosphere at our FOR LOCAL LAND SERVICES ‘loving cup’ is made from 44 pieces pm 31 March 2017 event and I am so ecstatic that so ELECTIONS of hand-beaten gold sourced from Nominations: Open now and close many people chose to celebrate our Local Land Services Chair of the West Wyalong in NSW, and crafted 12 pm 27 March 2017 national day with us in The Hills,” Board of Chairs, Tim de Mestre over 200 hours by ABC Bullion. Mayor Keane said. today formally announced the 2017 Voting: Opens 8 May and closes 5 Last year the Tour stopped off “Blinky Bill was a big hit with our Local Land Services locally elected pm 31 May 2017 to visit the gold mine, creating a young festivalgoers, while country- board member elections would be Announcement: Board members memorable encounter for residents singer Ben Ransom and Ricki-Lee held at the end of May and called will be announced by the end of June of the Bland Shire Council. had everyone up and dancing to all for nominations from interested 2017 “It’s remarkable to think that a their phenomenal songs. ratepayers. TENDERS OPEN EARLY FOR NORTH town the size of West Wyalong is “The day also provided a wonderful Local Land Services is gearing up WESTERN SYDNEY COMMUNITY now well and truly on the map, opportunity to stop, reflect and for its second local board election in TO HOST THE 2017 EMIRATES and elevated into the Melbourne acknowledge how fortunate we are 2017 where local representatives are MELBOURNE CUP TOUR Cup history books, through its to live in this beautiful, vibrant and elected by ratepayers for each of the contribution to this piece of true stunning community,” Mayor Keane 11 local boards. The Emirates Melbourne Cup Australian culture,” said Ray Smith added. Tour will this year celebrate a 15-year of Bland Shire Council. “The 2017 local board elections milestone, with the iconic Emirates To add to the activities, new will take place on 31 May 2017, with Melbourne Cup trophy set to visit “Having the Emirates Melbourne Australian citizens were welcomed candidate nominations open from more than 30 destinations in its Cup visit our region was a proud into The Hills community and today,” Mr de Mestre said. annual trek across Australia and New moment for our community and Australia Day Award winners were “The contribution of local board Zealand. one I’m sure will be remembered for recognised and congratulated for many years to come.” members in the past three years To ensure the North Western everything they do to make The Hills has resulted in the delivery of Sydney community have an The 2017 Emirates Melbourne Shire a great place to live.