Pittwater Life August 2023 Issue

more affordable and easier to
access for Pittwater’s working
parents. Mr Amon said the
Minns Government should
not attempt to use changes to
federal childcare subsidies as
a smokescreen to shortchange
NSW parents. “Even with the
Commonwealth subsidies, access
to childcare for thousands
of families will be better supported
with state funding and
ripping that away would have a
devastating effect on families
in Pittwater,” Mr Amon said.
Chiltern track walk
Spring wildflowers and birds
will soon be at their best on
the Chiltern Track in Kuring-gai
Chase National Park.
On Sunday August 27, join
Pittwater Natural Heritage
Association on a free guided
nature stroll. It will be undertaken
on a wide, rough fire
trail; moderate fitness needed,
gentle slopes. Bring binoculars
if possible. Meet at 8.30am at
the entrance on Chiltern Rd
Ingleside; concludes 10.30am.
Bookings by emailing pnhainfo@gmail.com
including your
phone number so organisers
can make contact in case of
weather uncertainty.
Marine Rescue
warning
Marine Rescue NSW is urging
boaters to be vigilant on the
state’s waterways this Winter
and be aware of the risks
associated with cold water
boating. It noted water can be
dangerously cold on sunny
days, and conditions could
change quickly leaving boaters
with less time should things
go wrong. The drop in water
temperatures during Winter
increases the risk of hypothermia
which develops when
the body temperature drops
below 35 degrees Celsius.
Marine Rescue said preparation
was crucial before going
boating, particularly in cold
weather. “Check your vessel,
have it serviced and regularly
maintained because fluids can
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