Parra News June 21 2022

Community News Update
Message from Mayor Lake
Council is in the midst of refugee week and I have been
busy attending events to celebrate the occasion. This
year’s theme is ‘Healing’ which hopes to promote
harmony and togetherness by encouraging individuals,
communities and organisations to connect. This important
week raises awareness of issues affecting refugees by
highlighting their experiences to the broader community
to help foster relationships and understanding.
I am delighted to let everyone know that Council’s
Deputy General Manager and Director Community
and Organisation Development, Melissa Attia, has
been awarded the prestigious Public Service
Medal Award. This Award recognises outstanding
service of public sector employees. Receiving a
PSM is an honour, with only 100 recipients
awarded nationally each year. Melissa was
nominated for her outstanding service to the
Council during the COVID-19 Pandemic for her
work in assisting residents. Congratulations
Melissa on this significant achievement.
I had the pleasure of attending Lidcombe@Night – Wyatt Park activation
over the weekend. The event featured an open-air cinema, community
stallholders and sporting organisations. After months of community
consultations, the event was a great opportunity to see the recent
upgrades at Wyatt Park. It was a valuable opportunity to interact with
residents, engage with local stakeholders and sporting groups.
Did you know that you can still use your NSW Government Dine and
Discover vouchers at restaurants and businesses within Cumberland?
According to data only 30% of residents have taken advantage of this
offer, meaning there are still hundreds of vouchers that will go unused.
I’d encourage you to take your family out for a meal at one of our
restaurants in our town centres or catch a movie in Auburn. These
vouchers can be used at most eateries in the LGA, as well as at
cinemas and recreation venues. Vouchers expire on Thursday 30 June.
To find participating businesses near you, visit the website
vouchers.service.nsw.gov.au/vouchers/providers-search
Seniors who are fluent in Arabic and Chinese are being encouraged to
learn more about the services that can help you stay healthy, active and
connected at the Ageing Wiser and Healthier Information Sessions for
Seniors. Cumberland Council Seniors & Disability Services in partnership
with Multicultural Health Services and Western Sydney Local Health
District will be hosting these sessions and it will include information on
senior services and assistance programs, health and wellness programs,
a Zumba presentation and more. One session will be delivered in
Mandarin on Monday 27 June at the Berala Community Centre, and
the session in Arabic will be held on Thursday 30 June at Guildford
Community Centre. For more information visit the website
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/ageing-gracefully
To raise awareness of domestic and family violence, Council will be
hosting a Domestic and Family Violence Information Forum on Friday
24 June from 9am to 4pm at the Holroyd Centre in Merrylands. This
forum is an opportunity to hear from a diverse range of speakers and
panelists on the support and services in the sector. It will also be a good
opportunity to engage, reflect and discuss the impacts and challenges in
the sector. Registration is essential, visit the website to book your place
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/dv-forum
Lastly, Council is also very excited to see the return of the Sydney Cherry
Blossom Festival at Auburn Botanic Gardens this August. We are seeking
expressions of interest from suitable food stallholders and mobile food
vehicles to participate in this great cultural event. Applications close on
Friday 24 June. To find out more visit cherryblossomfestival.sydney
Mayor Lisa Lake
8757 9856 | Lisa.Lake@cumberland.nsw.gov.au
WIN a NAIDOC Hoodie
We have 50 awesome NAIDOC Week 2022 hoodies
up for grabs. Simply fill out this survey to go into
the draw to win. Entries close at 5pm on Thursday
30 June and winners will be announced
on Friday 1 July.
Enter now:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-hoodie
Book Clubs
Turkish Book Club
Love Turkish literature and enjoy reading Turkish poetry and classic fiction?
Then consider joining this Turkish Book Club, held every first Monday of
the month, starting Monday 4 July from 6pm to 8pm at Auburn Library.
Join now or find out more information:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/turkish-book-club
Chinese Book Club (EOI)
Do you enjoy meeting with other Chinese speakers and have a passion
for reading? Would you like to join a Chinese Book Club that meets once
a month in the library?
Express your interest now, phone:
8757 9065
Alcohol Free Zones 2022
We are seeking your feedback on the number and location of
alcohol-free zones in Cumberland City. Council has already established
46 alcohol-free zones throughout the area, in line with the Local
Government Act 1993, and is proposing to renew these existing zones
so that the dates for future renewals are aligned and all 46 areas are
assessed in the same time periods.
Have your say by visiting:
www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au/alcohol-free
Employment Zones Reform
The NSW Government is proposing changes
to business and industrial zones in the local
environmental plans (LEP).
To have your say on how the new zones will be
introduced into the Cumberland LEP, scan this
QR code or visit:
https://bit.ly/3QfnxeO
Be Asbestos Ready
If your home was built before 1990, it could contain asbestos. Asbestos
can be found throughout the home, in walls, bathrooms, ceilings, floors,
laundries, kitchens, roofs, fences and garages. Asbestos is dangerous when
damaged, disturbed or deteriorating so you shouldn’t remove it yourself.
Find out more:
asbestos.nsw gov.au
Contact Cumberland City Council
8757 9000 | council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au | www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au | Cumberland City Council Sydney
16 Memorial Avenue, PO Box 42, Merrylands NSW 2160.
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