Community

Ku-ring-ai Council Upcoming Events

To acknowledge what a challenging year 2020 has been, and to raise awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention, Council is running a series of R U Ok Day events. 

THIS Thursday 10 September

6:30pm

R U Ok? A Police Officers Journey with PTSD and Depression 

Simon Gillard, a former police officer and best-selling author will share his lived experience of mental illness. Simon will explain how he found hope, meaning and purpose throughout his journey of mental illness. Simon will provide participants with practical steps to ask people R U Ok?, and explain what helped him throughout  his journey. This is a fee webinar run via zoom.

Wednesday 16 September

10:30am

R U Ok Seniors?

During the peak of Covid restrictions and the requirement to socially distance, many seniors felt isolated and disconnected. Community members have reported that there is still a need to reach out and connect with seniors as many seniors are still not feeling ok. This workshop will explain some signs and symptoms of mental illness in seniors, and will teach participants about how to have a R U Ok conversation with a loved one. It is hoped that this workshop will give people the tools to have a conversation that can create hope and change and provide practical solutions to assist family and friends who may be struggling. This workshop is intended for seniors, children of seniors, volunteers and workers who work with seniors.  This is a free webinar run via zoom.

Wednesday 7 October

6:30pm

Are Your Teens Ok?

This event has been prompted by the recent and tragic suicides we have had within Ku-ring-gai over the last few weeks. It has been a really hard year for students, especially senior students, so this workshop has been developed to give parents tools to connect with their teens to find out if their teens are ok. The session will be hosted by a psychologist who will discuss the signs and symptoms of when teens may not be ok. She will also explain how you can meaningfully connect with your teens so that when you ask them if they are ok, you have a better chance of them opening up. This is a fee webinar run via zoom.

City of Ryde Event Online

City of Ryde is proud to host Managing the Final Year of School in the COVID Era with Dr Michael-Carr Gregg.

Tuesday 15 September 

6:30 - 7:15pm 

It is open to students and parents.

ADHD Support Australia Upcoming Events Online

https://www.adhdsupportaustralia.com.au/events/

Sunday 20 September

1:00 - 5:00pm 

Vivian Dunstan - Parenting Children with ADHD Workshop

Tuesday 22 September

7:00 - 8:30pm

Dr Danielle Einstein - The Impact of Devices

Ku-ring-gai Youth Services - School Holiday program

NDIS Virtual School Leaver Information Sessions

The National Disability Insurance Agency would like to invite school leavers and their families to attend a virtual information session.

The session will provide an opportunity to hear about supports available through the NDIS to support transition to post-school life and employment. Learn how to prepare for a conversation about your goals and things to consider when choosing the right provider for you.

See flyer below. 

Gordon Library - Study Spaces

Gordon Library enjoys the opportunity of providing study spaces for students of all ages. In order to meet growing demand and meet our health order guidelines in current COVID circumstances, we are re-introducing the booking of study spaces at Gordon Library to ensure equity and safety.

Can you please make your students aware of the following information –

·         Bookings are only available for one allocated timeframe per day

·         Bookings are accepted via the phone, emails and walk-ins

·         You must be a current member of the library or have temporary membership to book

·         Students must vacate their seat at the end of an allocated timeframe

·         Social distancing, as indicated on the study tables must be followed

·         A booking ticket must be displayed on the desk at all times

Hornsby Junior Touch Football

• 8 week competition
• Wednesday afternoons
• Starts 14 October
• ALL games at Foxglove Oval, Mt Colah
• ONLY Touch competition in Hornsby Shire
• $70 including playing shirt
• Family Discounts | 2 Children $135 | 3 Children $195

West Pymble Cricket Club Juniors