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Valid for the month of November 2020. GRANTS HELP FUND A NEW BUS FOR NINA Helensburgh-based NINA has won a couple of government grants and bought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to add to its small fleet of community transport vehicles. On October 12, NINA celebrated with a bus unveiling ceremony attended by the region’s federal and state representatives, Sharon Bird MP and Lee Evans MP. NINA manager Sharon Gissane reports, Special guests attending the bus unveiling event on October 12 included Sharon Bird MP – pictured below cutting the ribbon, with Lee Evans MP and NINA manager Sharon Gissane. The ceremony included a performance on the didgeridoo by Peter Button, a representative from the Wollongong Aboriginal Land Council. Photos: Anthony Warry In 2019 Northern Illawarra Neighbour Aid Inc lunch ventures from the Southern Highlands to (NINA) was successful in obtaining two separate various coastal destinations. grants that allowed us to purchase a new vehicle to The Sprinter will enable a greater level of assist in the transport of clients throughout the passenger comfort and care to all aboard. Our Northern Illawarra. drivers love it and clients all exit with a smile on The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was purchased their face. in September 2020 using funds granted by the The Sprinter has room for 10 passengers, Federal government Stronger Communities however, Covid restrictions limit the occupants to To sell what you love, talk to Program and our successful state government five passengers plus driver and client escort. The Community Building Partnership grant. Sprinter can also be hired out to community NINA was able to provide some funds that we groups for a small fee, either with or without someone who loves where you live had saved over the years and now we have a a driver. brand-new vehicle. This vehicle will allow us to I would like to thank the Honourable Sharon increase our group transport options for people, Bird and Mr Lee Evans for their contribution of increasing activities throughout the region. funds. NINA is confident that this vehicle will Julie York Currently our activities include shopping trips provide a great deal of opportunity for the 0405 128 070 weekly, group outings including day trips and next 10 years. 2508 [email protected] 4 / 2508 / NOVEMBER To sell what you love, talk to someone who loves where you live Julie York 0405 128 070 [email protected] All up, about 8000 beachgoers visited Stanwell Park on the October long weekend’s Sunday and Monday. Photo: Steven McDonald EXCAVATION Reliable and skilled Earthmoving and Excavations. We pride ourselves on our team of highly qualified and experienced operators driving our well maintained, latest fleet of top grade machinery. TIDY UP FOR SPRING | POOL EXCAVATIONS | NO JOB TOO SMALL EXCAVATORS 6 Ton, 3 Ton, 2 Ton, 1 Ton (700mm wide) All machines available with TIPPERS rock hammers SUMMER BEACH-SAFETY STORM BREWING 2 Ton, 4 Ton, 6 Ton and augers Our beaches are attracting unprecedented visitor numbers. How will the district cope? 2508 reports. On the 2020 October long weekend, record “This summer will be a huge summer for beach TRACK LOADER numbers of beachgoers flocked to Stanwell Park, visitations, and it is so important, in fact, life saving 1x cat 259D track loader with Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving important, that people swim at patrolled locations Club recording 8000 beach visitors on the Sunday where our lifesavers or lifeguards are on duty.” and Monday. Wollongong City Council has more than That’s more than seven times last year’s total – in 80 professional lifeguards patrolling beaches this For all enquiries please contact Andy Offord on 0418 422 909 2019, 1100 people visited on those two days. season. “Our Lifeguards will monitor crowd It’s “a massive increase”, said Steven McDonald, numbers regularly and where necessary will president of Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC. encourage social distancing through signage and In the summer of Covid-19, if those record public announcements,” a spokesperson said. numbers continue, it will put immense pressure on “We have plans in place to support our beach our volunteer life savers, who patrol the region’s operations and will work closely with NSW Police beaches on Sundays and public holidays. across the summer, including if a beach was to Can they cope? exceed crowd capacity or if beachgoers we not TIME FOR + “We need more volunteers to ease the load, that following COVID-safe practices.