Ron’s Gazette MAY and JUNE 2018 Supporting Tuart Place, 24 High St, Fremantle, WA Ph 08-6140-2380 Freecall 1800-619-795 or Email: [email protected] Web: www.tuartplace.org All who were in out-of-home care during childhood are cordially invited to gather at Tuart Place each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 4-30pm. T U A R T “Together we build Understanding, Acceptance, Respect and Trust. “When given appropriate care and nurturing, the Tuart Tree can stand strong and care for itself even through hard times” FORGOTTEN AUSTRALIANS COMING TOGETHER INC. (FACT) This newsletter is produced by Ron Love, a Forgotten Australian, Chairman of Forgotten Australians Coming Together Inc, FACT, an Ambassador for Forgotten Australians and is active in working to further the interests of all people who experienced out-of-home care during childhood. Ron’s Gazette For people who were formerly Wards of the State, Child Migrants, Forced Adoptees, Fostered Children, members of the Stolen Generations, and non-Aboriginal Australians who were placed in institutional care during childhood – also known as Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers “YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP A GOOD GROUP FROM RISING TO GREATER HEIGHTS” “Drop-In Day” is on Mondays at Tuart Place ALL TUART PLACE SERVICES ARE FREE Drop-In to Tuart Place and share the enjoyment of the happy 2018 with others. All who were in out-of-home care as a child in the last century are welcome to gather each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at TUART PLACE, 24 High St, in Fremantle. Tuart Place courteously offers a friendly service to all who choose to drop in and visit. That’s a great reason to drop in with a friend or two, enjoy a relaxing cuppa and a chat in the friendly, family atmosphere. Come and meet with the great crowd of people. Many enjoy being part of the singing group that gathers each Monday at about 10am and starts singing from about 10-30 to 12noon. Some enjoy sitting back and listening - Some drop in to swap a Library book, compare your old school photos with some in the huge Tuart Place collection or learn a new board game. Others who have come to visit, meet friends, new and old or to have a friendly chat with the staff and Tuart Place participants. We do ask that you please maintain quiet in and around the area where the Singing Group gathers. Some of the Free Services and Sessions being offered include individual counselling, support groups, social activities, workshops, volunteering opportunities, computer, iphone and ipad skills, craft, sewing, origami, movies, tutoring of grammar, reading, maths or writing skills, visiting health services, family history tracing, with free assistance to find and access records by the West Australian Genealogical Society Inc, help with contacting Centrelink, other agencies and more. Forgotten Australians are helping Forgotten Australians - offering a unique service for all who have lived-in experience of out- of-home care during childhood. Monday lunch times are Great opportunities at Tuart Place for sharing good food and good times while creating new friends. The famous Tuart Place Monday Lunches may be best described as ‘Tasty culinary delights’. Ask about our group adventures currently being looked at, and find out how you can participate in some. ALL TUART PLACE SERVICES ARE FREE A GREAT DAY of SHARING INFORMATION about TUART PLACE and CARE LEAVERS for STUDENTS WITH VOLUNTEERING INTERESTS Jo, Dave and Ron were very proud to represent Tuart Place and Care Leavers at the ‘Volunteering Expo’ at the University of Notre Dame in the heart of Fremantle (just across the road from Tuart Place on Thursday 8-3-2018). Jo, the Program coordinator at Tuart Place, said it was wonderful to meet so many students who were interested in volunteering with us. A huge thankyou goes to Kim Shaw for organising such a great event for so many worthy organisations and their representatives for students who may be interested in furthering their education through the valuable knowledge and experience gained during times of volunteering. Page 1 MAY & JUNE Edition 2018 Ron’s Gazette For people who were formerly Wards of the State, Child Migrants, Forced Adoptees, Fostered Children, members of the Stolen Generations, and non-Aboriginal Australians who were placed in institutional care during childhood – also known as Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers “YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP A GOOD GROUP FROM RISING TO GREATER HEIGHTS” Tuart Place Events Calendar June 4th Mon: WA Day – Public holiday Tuart Place is closed. June 6th Wed: Support Group10-30am to 12noon, Computer & mobile phone assistance from 10-30, Blood Pressure and blood-sugar testing by Rezwan & Ashley from 10-30am, Group LUNCH 12noon. June 7th Thurs: Computer & Mobile Phone assistance from 10-30am June 11th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, 1pm Presentation by Michael Magazanik from Rightside Legal talking on reforms to Civil Liberty Act & the Limitation Act describing how they improve the legal position of WA survivors. June 13th Wed: 10.30am to noon Support Group, 12noon Group Lunch. June 14th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, 9-30am Consultation about the National Apology. COME & HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT WHAT THE PRIME MINISTER’S APOLOGY SHOULD SAY, 11AM Arts & Crafts (every 2nd Thursday) June 18th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, Private WAGS family tracing with Lesley 1pm to 4pm book with Vicky for appointment, FREE Legal appointments with Mr Gary Dean book with Vicky for appointment, Social Activities Group meeting at 1pm. June 20th Wed: Support Group from 10.30am to 12noon – Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm. June 21st Thurs: Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward, BE AT THE MELVILLE SUPER BOWL AT 10-30AM FOR SOME GROUP BOWLING FUN. June 25th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, Presentation on ‘DonateLife WA’ and the importance of organ & tissue donating. June 27th Wed: 10.30am to noon Support Group, 12noon Group Lunch. June 28th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, 11am Arts & Crafts (every 2nd Thursday). July 2nd Mon: FREE DENTAL CLINIC by Kimberly Dental team, Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, Private WAGS family tracing with Lesley 1pm to 4pm book with Vicky for appointment. July 4th Wed: Support Group from 10.30am to 12noon – Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm July 6th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance. July 9th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, Monday LUNCH 12noon to 1pm + ‘WINTER WARMER’ EVENT – LUNCH, RAFFLE AND ‘HAVE A GO TALLENT SHOW’. July 11th Wed: Support Group from 10.30am to 12noon – Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm July 12th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, 11am Arts & Crafts (every 2nd Thursday). July 16th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, FREE mens haircuts by Jaqci from 1pm, SAG meeting 1pm July 18th Wed: Support Group from 10.30am to 12noon – Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm July 19th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, MEET near Maylands rail station for BUS TRIP TO MUNDARING WIER +Sausage Sizzle Lunch. July 23rd Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, 1pm onwards enjoy another fun event of BINGO! July 25th Wed: ‘Anh Do’s Brush with fame’ Inspirational video&chat painting- Jessica Mauboy, 10.30am to 12noon, Computer&Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm July 26th Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, 11am Arts & Crafts July 30th Mon: Singing Group 10-30 to 12noon, Computer & Mobile phone assistance from 10-30, 12noon to 1pm Monday LUNCH, August 1th Wed: Support Group from 10.30am to 12noon – Computer & Mobile Phone Help from 10.30am onward - Group Lunch 12noon to 1pm August 2nd Thurs: 10.30am onward Computer & Mobile Phone assistance, ALL TUART PLACE SERVICES ARE FREE Page 2 MAY & JUNE Edition 2018 Ron’s Gazette For people who were formerly Wards of the State, Child Migrants, Forced Adoptees, Fostered Children, members of the Stolen Generations, and non-Aboriginal Australians who were placed in institutional care during childhood – also known as Forgotten Australians and Care Leavers “YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP A GOOD GROUP FROM RISING TO GREATER HEIGHTS” Citizens Advice Bureau informing West Australia since 1963 Thank you to Selva and Kathryn (Laurie Humphreys’ niece) for presenting and discussing your services with a large group of Care Leavers at Tuart Place on 19-3-2018. The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is on a mission to connect people with information and services so they can make independent and informed decisions. Included in the information and referrals provided is a low-cost legal advice service on a wide range of issues, and a mediation service. Services offered Free information on a wide range of issues Low-cost Legal Advice Low-cost mediation & dispute resolution Free Tax Help (July-October) Assistance with WA NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) applications Justice of the Peace Probate Assistance Preparation of Family Court documents Letters of Administration Wills Enduring Powers of Attorney Enduring Powers of Guardianship History: The first Citizens Advice Bureau Centre was created in England in response to the prospect of world war.