Sunday, 04 June 2023 17:46
GOVERNMENT PLEDGES $30,000 FOR KIDS OF MACARTHUR
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has donated $30,000 to the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation, one of southwestern Sydney’s premier children’s charities.
Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation raises money to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment for the eight paediatric units in Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals.
Mr Park announced the $30,000 donation at the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation annual ball.
“The Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation is dedicated to improving healthcare and enhancing the quality of life of sick kids in this region,” Mr Park said.
“Since it was established in 2000, the foundation has supplied vital medical equipment to Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, enhancing the level of care offered to our youngest patients.
“The foundation has also supported countless community health programs that assist in the growth, development and wellbeing of children living in the Macarthur region.”
Funds raised from this year’s ball will go towards the purchase of a neonatal retinal scanner, which will help identify early health issues in premature and at-risk newborns.
Mr Park said the neonatal retinal scanner – together with the NSW Government’s $632 million investment in the Stage 2 redevelopment of Campbelltown Hospital – would significantly enhance paediatric care in the region.
“The NSW Government recognises just how valuable the foundation’s contribution is to ensuring our children and young people have the best opportunity to achieve their full potential,” Mr Park said.
“Together, we can continue to provide children in the Macarthur region with the very best start in life.”
NSW Health Ministers have historically supported funding for the Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation, with funding provided on an annual basis.
The foundation provides equipment for the Children’s Unit, Paediatric Ambulatory Care, Paediatric Emergency, Paediatric Allied Health, Special Care Nursery, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, plus Maternity, Delivery and Post Natal Units at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, as well as children’s community health programs.
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Friday, 26 May 2023 09:14
BUILDING STARTS ON NEW GREGORY HILLS SCHOOL
PREMIER Chris Minns, Deputy Premier, Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and Member for Camden Sally Quinnell have visited Gregory Hills Public School to turn the first sod and mark the start of construction for the new school.
The new school will replace a temporary school that opened on Day 1 Term 1 2023 – a stop gap measure after the former Liberal National government repeatedly failed to deliver on its promise to build a school.
The new primary school will cater for up to 1,000 children from the area and is anticipated to open next year as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its promise to prioritise schools in the fast-growing northwest and southwest of Sydney.
The State Significant Development application is now approved and the construction contract is imminent.
It follows two major education milestones in southwest Sydney. Last month construction began on the stage 2 upgrade for neighbouring Gledswood Hills Primary School which will deliver an additional 20 learning spaces.
Gregory Hills has grown from 38 people in 2011 to 14300 in 2021. The Camden LGA is growing from a population of 107,908 in 2021 to 197,735 in 2041 – an increase of 83 per cent.
The new primary school was first promised by the former government in 2018, it was supposed to be delivered in 2023, but the school had been delayed.
The permanent Gregory Hills Public School will include 44 learning spaces, 4 support learning spaces, administration and staff facilities, a canteen, multi-purpose hall, library, covered outdoor learning area (COLA) and landscaped outdoor learning areas.
Outdoor play areas will include a sports court and a playing field, with the potential for shared community use.
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Monday, 01 May 2023 10:31
SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION
It's time to make a difference
IN the lead up to Domestic Violence Prevention Month, Wollondilly Shire Council is taking part in the DV Safe Phone program and has installed a recycled phone bin at its Customer Service Centre.
IN the lead up to Domestic Violence Prevention Month, Wollondilly Shire Council is taking part in the DV Safe Phone program and has installed a recycled phone bin at its Customer Service Centre.
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