Alcohol- and Drug-Related Violence
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ALCOHOL- AND DRUG-RELATED VIOLENCE .................................................... 26710, 26715, 26726 ASSENT TO BILLS ............................................................................................................................. 26709 BEE ORSINI, YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST .......................................................... 26701 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHFIRE (RE) BUILD EXPO ..................................................................... 26749 BLUE MOUNTAINS BUSHFIRES .................................................................................................... 26703 BREAST CANCER RESEARCH ........................................................................................................ 26702 BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE .......................................................................... 26694, 26709, 26724, 26724 CAMDEN ELECTORATE HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE ACHIEVEMENTS ....................... 26704 CASTLE HILL SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ...................................................................... 26705 CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS TO BE ACCORDED PRIORITY .............................................. 26724 CRIMES AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ASSAULT AND INTOXICATION) BILL 2014 .............................................................................................................................................................. 26740 CRIMINAL ASSETS RECOVERY AMENDMENT BILL 2014 ....................................................... 26745 DALFRAM DISPUTE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ............................................................ 26750 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS SUPPORT ................................................................................. 26718 DROUGHT ASSISTANCE.................................................................................................................. 26713 GOSFORD SERVICE NSW CENTRE ................................................................................................ 26700 GOVERNMENT WHIP AND DEPUTY GOVERNMENT WHIP ..................................................... 26709 HOBIE 16 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ............................................................................................ 26707 HUNTER NEW ENGLAND HEALTH COUNSELLING SERVICE ................................................ 26699 INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION RAIDS .............................................. 26714 KERRY MOORE AND SUEANNE ROSE, SCHOOL CROSSING SUPERVISORS ....................... 26700 LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE ........................................................................................... 26722 LIBERAL PARTY MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT ALLEGATIONS .................................. 26709, 26711 LIQUOR AMENDMENT BILL 2014 ................................................................................................. 26740 LOWER HUNTER HOSPITAL PROJECT ......................................................................................... 26697 LUKE'S PLACE ................................................................................................................................... 26748 MAORI AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DIABETES FORUM ............................................................... 26750 MINING AND PETROLEUM LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2014 .................................... 26745 MONA VALE HOSPITAL FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY .................................................................. 26706 MYALL LAKES ELECTORATE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL RECIPIENTS ..................... 26698 NEWCASTLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.......................... 26695 OFFICE OF TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS ................................................................ 26721 PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIES ................................................................................................. 26709 PETITIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 26722 PORT MACQUARIE SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT ............................................................................ 26696 PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS ................................................................................. 26694, 26747 QUESTION TIME ............................................................................................................................... 26709 REAL PROPERTY AMENDMENT (ELECTRONIC CONVEYANCING) BILL 2013 ................... 26729 REPRESENTATION OF MINISTERS IN THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL .................................... 26709 RIVER 2 RECOVERY ......................................................................................................................... 26694 RURAL AND REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES............................................................ 26720 STATE GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE ...................................................................................... 26716 STOCKTON BEACH TIN CITY ........................................................................................................ 26708 SYDNEY SECOND AIRPORT SITE .................................................................................................. 26719 TARONGA WILD! RHINOS ART EVENT ....................................................................................... 26702 TEMPORARY SPEAKER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ................................................... 26721 THE LAND SYDNEY ROYAL SHOWGIRL COMPETITION ......................................................... 26747 TRIBUTE TO FATHER JAMES STACK ........................................................................................... 26697 VARIATIONS OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ESTIMATES AND APPROPRIATIONS 2013-1426721 26694 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Tuesday 25 February 2014 __________ The Speaker (The Hon. Shelley Elizabeth Hancock) took the chair at 12 noon. The Speaker read the Prayer and acknowledgement of country. BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE Notices of Motions General Business Notices of Motions (General Notices) given. PRIVATE MEMBERS' STATEMENTS __________ RIVER 2 RECOVERY Mr GREG APLIN (Albury) [12.14 p.m.]: Last November I had the privilege of accompanying the Minister for Mental Health, Mr Kevin Humphries, to Albury's Noreuil Park, on the banks of the mighty Murray River, to participate in the St Luke's Anglicare mental health project: River 2 Recovery. We were met by Mr Phil Eddy, senior manager of community programs at St Luke's, and Mr Tom Lawson, manager for foundation studies and creative industries at Wodonga TAFE. Also in attendance were the Hon. Tim Fischer, AC, and Mayor Kevin Mack, the participants, their families and supporters, as well as officers from Roads and Maritime Services and the Albury and Border Rescue Squad. The event being celebrated was the launch of five newly constructed and painted rowing boats for an 11-day journey down the Murray River from Albury to Yarrawonga Mulwala. The River 2 Recovery program focused on a group of people living with mental health issues who undertook a boat-building project, which was supported by Wodonga TAFE and coordinated by St Luke's mental health recovery services. The program was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing and the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Office of the NSW Ministry of Health. A partnership with Wodonga TAFE ensured that participants engaged in an education program to build knowledge, create new employment skills and reduce social isolation. Some of the participants elected to attend the certificate II in woodwork at Wodonga TAFE to become involved in the construction of the five boats. The program aimed to raise awareness in the local region of mental health issues and to reduce the stigma by highlighting the strengths and capabilities of those living with mental illness. The project aimed to improve the mental and physical health of the participants and to connect them to their community through personal growth and development and enhanced communication, organisational and management skills. Wodonga TAFE partnered with St Luke's to create a certificate I in transition education. This certificate was designed for those living with mental health issues. It aimed to give confidence and skills, including skills in boatbuilding. Participants engaged in the TAFE component studied and completed competencies under the guidance of Wodonga TAFE foundation studies teacher, Bryan Winnett, who created a unique learning environment to instil confidence and promote personal growth. TAFE activities included relaxation techniques and overall health and wellbeing, and has opened up pathways to further education and employment. As part of the course activities, River 2 Recovery participants develop goals to achieve maximum physical health. Indeed, fitness outcomes were evident when two members lost a total of 50 kilograms between them. Participants showed great personal motivation by joining other St Luke's groups, such as the gym group and low-impact exercise group, and they incorporated fitness and strength-building exercises into their routines. Basic first-aid training was also provided, with all participants keen to undertake the training. In preparation for the river-based project, Wodonga TAFE also conducted a swim and survive program to further enhance abilities and to minimise risks. 25 February 2014 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 26695 One of the participants was 23-year-old Sebastien France. Sebastien displayed courage first to become involved in the