The Top Ender Magazine August September 2023 Edition
This edition of The Top Ender Magazine includes competitions, feature interviews, support articles and more. We had the honour to interview Keith Payne, VC AM, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross. We also commemorate significant historical events and acknowledge current events like the Legacy Centenary. Find help and resources that support you to make the most out of your time in the top end of Australia, servicing Darwin, Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions.
This edition of The Top Ender Magazine includes competitions, feature interviews, support articles and more. We had the honour to interview Keith Payne, VC AM, the last living recipient of the original Imperial Victoria Cross. We also commemorate significant historical events and acknowledge current events like the Legacy Centenary. Find help and resources that support you to make the most out of your time in the top end of Australia, servicing Darwin, Katherine, Tindal and Pilbara regions.
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NETWORK TINDAL<br />
Network Tindal is a not-for-profit organisation based at<br />
RAAF Base Tindal. Our aim of “Creating Community<br />
Connections” sees us provide a range of regular activities, as<br />
well as a number of bigger events throughout the year. One<br />
of our regular, weekly activities is the Network Tindal<br />
Playgroup.<br />
Playgroup currently runs at the Community House twice a week on<br />
Monday and Thursday mornings. <strong>The</strong> activities are suitable for children<br />
aged 1-5, although younger and older siblings are welcome to come<br />
along, especially during the school holidays.<br />
We have an indoor play kitchen, library, foam climbing blocks and a<br />
vast array of toys to entertain the kids. While the children are often<br />
content with some free play, our friendly playgroup coordinators aim<br />
to put on different activities each session including painting, craft,<br />
water play, cooking and playdough. When the beautiful dry season<br />
weather arrives, kids enjoy our fantastic outdoor spaces, with play<br />
equipment boasting 3 slides and a fleet of ride-on ‘vehicles’.<br />
We are grateful for our wonderful volunteers who continue to help<br />
our organisation to provide fun, flexible playgroups for families in<br />
Tindal.<br />
THE PILBARA REGIMENT<br />
FAMILY GROUP<br />
Pilbara Regiment members and families have had a busy couple<br />
of months! <strong>The</strong> family group has provided a wide range of<br />
activities to cater to as many members as possible.<br />
A viewing of Stairway to the Moon is a top priority when you come to<br />
the Pilbara. Unfortunately, the weather was a bit cloudy the day we<br />
chose to view it. <strong>The</strong> clouds did part for a few moments though, just as<br />
the moon was rising, so we at least got a little bit of a stairway!<br />
<strong>The</strong> ladies recently enjoyed a fantastic night out, sampling the delicious<br />
desserts on offer at Sweet But Psycho. And the guys did a bit of<br />
“clubbing” of their own - on the golf course! We have also supported<br />
the local community, by entering a table at the REACH US Quiz Night.<br />
REACH US is a local support network that provides assistance to people<br />
undergoing cancer treatment and their families. <strong>The</strong> team worked well<br />
together, shared many laughs, and brought home victory, taking out first<br />
place!<br />
Coffee catch-ups are still held on the last Monday of every month, and<br />
we welcome all who can attend.<br />
Stay tuned to our members-only Facebook page to keep up-to-date with<br />
future events. Please also check out our website, https://sites.google.com/<br />
view/pilbara-regiment-family-group/home, for more information about the<br />
Pilbara.<br />
Network Tindal Playgroup has proven to be<br />
particularly beneficial to families with young<br />
children when first arriving in Tindal.<br />
CO N TAC T<br />
Kylie Thompson,<br />
Community Suppor t Coordinator<br />
sites.google .com/view/pilbar a-regiment-family-group/home<br />
“Playgroup has helped us in meeting new people, connecting<br />
with the community and gives Ivy another fun thing to look<br />
forward to doing out of the house. Each week is a different<br />
experience, and we are always glad we made the time to go.”<br />
- Hanna<br />
“Playgroup really helped us to get out of the house and<br />
interact in the community in those early days when you can<br />
often feel so easily isolated in Tindal. It’s been a great<br />
opportunity to meet new people, make friends and learn about<br />
all things Tindal and living in remote NT.” - Breanna<br />
CO N TAC T<br />
Natasha Reece ,<br />
Networ k Tindal Chair per son<br />
@Networ kTindalBuddies on Facebook<br />
ALICE SPRINGS<br />
Artists from this vibrant multi-cultural community come<br />
together with visiting interstate and international artists and<br />
musicians to present a 10-day series of events celebrating the<br />
singer, the song, the instrument, the land and its people.<br />
Desert Song Festival attracts significant interstate attendances<br />
due to its unique ability to connect Festival patrons to the<br />
traditional custodians of Central Australia, their land, lore,<br />
culture and languages.<br />
Each event within the festival will be held at different<br />
locations in and around Alice Springs region, attend one or<br />
attend all!<br />
Be quick to get your festival tickets as they will sell out!<br />
www.desertsong.com.au/<br />
32 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Ender</strong> | Tri-Services <strong>Magazine</strong> Incorporated AUGUST/SEPTEMBER <strong>2023</strong> 33
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