Managing Wandering in Dementia
Dementia can be a challenging journey for families, and wandering behavior is a significant concern affecting up to 60% of patients. This may stem from memory loss, disorientation, or a desire for familiar places. Creating a Safe and Secure Environment To manage wandering, consider these strategies: • Secure the Environment: Install window and door locks. […]
Cockayne Reserve Phase 1 Upgrade Complete
Dr Michelle Byrne – Mayor of the Hills Shire Council I am thrilled to share that the phase 1 upgrade at Cockayne Reserve in Castle Hill has been completed. Nestled along Cattai Creek in the Castle Hill Showground Precinct, the exciting new features at Cockayne Reserve will greatly benefit our community, including: -Two vibrant playgrounds […]
Fatal Crash at Putty Road, Wilberforce
The NSW Police reports that a woman has died in a two-vehicle fatal crash northwest of Sydney. At about 12:40 pm, Tuesday, 12 November 2024, emergency services were called to Putty Road, Wilberforce, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command attended and found two vehicles – a Holden and a Toyota […]
Arcadian Quilting News
The pleasure of being part of a ‘group’ is that each member can share, in a small way, the success of another. Please; imagine our joy when Nicole Tate (one of our newer members) came away from the recent Sydney Quilt Show with a “Judges Commendation” Quilt NSW 2024!!!. Started at a quilting ‘summer school’ […]
What is The Role of A Property Manager, and Why Should You Use One?
Managing multiple investment properties can be time consuming, not to mention stressful when things go wrong. The role of a property manager is to take the stress off your hands. From handling tenant issues and maintenance to understanding legalities, this blog covers the main roles and reasons why a property manager makes a world of […]
5 Reasons To Shop Locally & Support Aussie Farmers
Shop Locally & Support Aussie Farmers What a blessing we live in the great Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural Community that still offers roadside stalls selling fresh local produce. The truth is that we have a lot more choice than we may realise when it comes to fresh produce and in fact, we can make […]
Glenorie Progress Association
The Hills-Hornsby Rural Koala Project (HHRKP) has been working since 2018 to investigate koala presence in the Hills- Hornsby areas. HHRKP aimed to establish whether we have a breeding population of koalas in the area again, as we did prior to the 2002 fires. Also to gain knowledge on the distribution, health and population density […]
Organisations Encouraged to Tap Into Grant Opportunity
Local not-for-profits, community groups, organisations, and schools are encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program (Clubgrants Category 3). Mr Mark Hodges MP, Member for Castle Hill said the Clubgrants program had been delivering significant funds for important community projects across the electorate. “Clubgrants invests in the projects that matter to our community […]
Jem’s Story
Bravely fighting for access to a life saving drug. Jemma Juckes is a 34-year-old wife to Lang, stepmum to Riley, and a devoted fur-mum to George. In April 2023, her life was changed forever when she was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, a discovery that followed what initially seemed like simple sciatica […]
Glenorie Pizza – Doing it for Jem
This November, Glenorie Pizzeria is launching “Do it for Jem” to support our dear friend and former owner, Jemma Juckes, in her fight against stage-4 cancer. Here’s how you can help: Tiernan and Matt are running a combined 200km throughout November – support their challenge by donating directly to Jem’s treatment fund. 100% of proceeds […]