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NEW EMERGENCY RESOURCE
Throughout our history disasters have had a significant and
sometimes lasting impact on individuals, communities and the
environments where we live and work.While events, such as
floods, storms and earthquakes cannot be prevented, we can
all act to minimise the risks they pose to us.
Whilst many of us may not understand the role we can have in
preventing and preparing for an emergency, even fewer have a
plan or know what to do in response to a crisis.
So we have created the Community Emergency Management
Plan (CEMP), which is designed to not only increase community
awareness and assist individuals and businesses in preparing for
an emergency, but to help reduce the negative impacts of a
large-scale event.
The plan was developed with funding by the Commonwealth
Government and the South Australian Minister for Emergency
Services through the National Disaster Resilience Program and
was made possible through collaboration with representatives
from many community groups, local businesses, the Emergency
Services and City of PAE stakeholders.The Online Plan is easily
accessible at or contact Jonathan
Jackson on 8405 6955.
WOMEN LIVINGWELL EXPO
Building health and wellbeing is a priority for us in line with our
City Plan.To coincide with Breast Cancer awareness month the
Health andWellbeing team are working collaboratively with
Westwood Medical Centre and the Parks YMCA on aWomen
LivingWell Expo.The Expo will focus on women and provide
opportunity to connect with other women, learn new things
and try some new and exciting activities. For more information
contact Vanessa Gaston-Gardner on 8405 6525 or email
Put the date in your
diary now, make plans to take some time out for yourself and
join us at the Parks YMCA and Theatre, 46 Cowan Street,
Angle Park on Saturday13 October from 12.00-4.00pm.
BARISTA PROGRAM
The recently launched Aboriginal Barista Social Enterprise
program builds the skills and confidence of young Aboriginal
people, while teaching them the fine art of making the
perfect coffee.
A partnership between several local organisations, the initiative
uses a fully equipped mobile trailer to deliver training and real
life work experience at events to upskill participants. It is hoped
that through this, young people will gain valuable customer
service experience, connections to potential employers and the
opportunity to showcase their positive and proud culture.
If your school or workplace has an upcoming event, and would
like the services of a barista van, please contact Tauondi College
on 8240 0300.
LIGHTS ON
It’s exciting to see construction underway at the new Lights
Stadium in Lightsview.We are working in partnership with the
State Government to create a venue where our community can
lead active, healthy lifestyles and participate in a range of sport,
recreation and community activities.
With five international standard basketball courts which can
be used for a wide range of indoor sports and other activities,
multiple reconfigurable community spaces, a commercial kitchen
and much more, this new community and recreation centre will
support the need for more indoor sports facilities in the eastern
part of our Council area.To see a timelapse video of construction
so far, visit the project page on our website or visit our
social media pages.
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