The Homes for Older Women (HOW) program is a successful community-based solution to the national housing crisis. Since launching in May last year, the Blue Mountains not-for-profit has secured accommodation for 47 older women facing housing insecurity and homelessness.
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After a very wet week it looks like it will be the perfect day to enjoy our Skill Share Saturday tomorrow at the Planetary Health Centre: sunshine is predicted! Start the day with gentle calming exercise in our T`ai-chi class at 8am, view our Frogs of the Blue Mountains exhibition, get hands-on experience building a Cold Climate Winter Edible Garden from 9.30 to 12.30, then join us to help restore habitat for wildlife with our Planetary Health Bushcare Group and afternoon tea in the bush from 1.30-4.30. Bookings for T`ai-chi here (link in profile): https://bit.ly/4iF9bkD
Bookings for Build a Cold Climate Winter Edible Garden here (link in profile): https://bit.ly/4jqRerw
Contact Karen if you`d like to join our Bushcare Group via email at khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or call the Bushcare Office on 4780 5623.
#taichi #qigong #coldclimategardening #bushcare #bluemountainsfrogs #frogs #katoomba #bluemountains #planetaryhealth #planetaryhealthcentre
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The Planetary Health Centre was buzzing all day today as we welcomed over 100 first year medical students from the University of Notre Dame to learn about Planetary Health. We`re looking forward to more groups coming tomorrow!
#medicine #planetaryhealth #medicalstudents #universityofnotredameaustralia #healthyplanethealthypeople
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Our Bushcare Group meets this Saturday 3 May from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Join us! We`re restoring habitat for wildlife and `dreaming of a time when the land might give thanks for its people`. Our Bushcare group is part of the Planetary Health Centre`s Skill Share Saturday which starts at 8am with T`ai-chi and Qigong and is followed by different workshops each month, then Bushcare and a delicious afternoon tea in the bush!
No experience is required. You`ll receive training on identifying native species, and invasive weeds, and training on how to treat/remove those weeds. All tools, gloves and training will be provided by Blue Mountains City Council’s Bushcare Officer.
If you have any enquiries or are interested to attend, please contact Karen Hising (Bushcare Officer) via email at khising@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or call the Bushcare Office on 4780 5623.
Full information as to what to wear and bring, where to meet and what to expect during the work session will then be provided.
If you`d like to learn more about other Planetary Health Centre activities email planetaryhealth@bmcc.nsw.gov.au or ring 0407 437 553
#bushcare #planetaryhealth #wildlife #habitat #katoomba #bluemountains #biodiversity #robinwallkimmerer
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We`re looking forward to our next Saturday morning T`ai-chi and Qigong at 8am this coming Saturday 3 May. It`s the most beautiful gentle exercise to start the day (and the month!), and Virginia Field is a fabulous trainer with over 30 years` experience. Numbers are limited so book in here (link in profile):
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saturday-morning-tai-chi-and-qigong-at-the-planetary-health-centre-tickets-1325749836449
#taichi #qigong #skillsharesaturday #skillshare #planetaryhealth
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Over 80 people gathered in Peace Park Katoomba today to reflect on all victims of war: those who died in battle; those who were maimed physically and/or psychologically; the suffering of loved ones and relatives on the homefront; and those who opposed conscription and war. It was an opportunity to reflect on the causes of war and call for a future of peace and reconciliation. @bm_peace_collective
#peace #anzacday #peacenetwork #planetaryhealth #katoomba #bluemountains
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‘The resistance’ to the destructive forces at play in our world is alive, well and spreading infectiously in the welcoming and inclusive zine community. Zines are small, handmade independent `magazines` that are not-for-profit and made for love. Read about the recent inspiring Blue Mountains Zine Fair in our Katoomba Area Local News here: https://www.katoombalocalnews.com/blue-mountains-zine-fair/ (link in profile)
and go along to the Mtns Zine Club`s monthly meet-up for making, swapping and sharing zines this Sunday 27 April at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre from 1.30 to 3.30pm (usually on third Sunday of each month)
@mtnszineclub
#zines #independentpublishing #resistance #planetaryhealth #club #bluemountains #katoomba #artmaking #creative
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Do you have food growing in your garden over winter? At our next Skill Share on Saturday 3 May you can find out which edible foods grow well over winter in a cold climate, and get hands-on experience building and planting out a no-dig garden bed with a winter crop at the Planetary Health Centre.
Through this process you will be given an introduction to permaculture and learn more about seed saving, seed germination, composting and cold climate gardening strategies.
Seeds and seedlings will be shared to help you get started at home! Places are limited so bookings essential here:
http://bit.ly/4jqRerw (link in profile)
#coldclimategardening #wintergardens #ediblegardens #bluemountains #katoomba #planetaryhealth #permaculture #skillshare
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At the Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering on the 30 March, 97-year old Sister Jacinta Shailer from the Sisters of the Good Samaritan urged us to respond to the increasing challenges facing us by `joining heroic communities’. Read more about what she said and all the other inspiring contributions on the day in our Katoomba Area Local News here:
https://www.katoombalocalnews.com/create-heroic-communities/ (link in profile)
#interfaith #heroiccommunities #bahai #brahamkumaris #quakers #unitingchurch #catholic #bluemountains #planetaryhealth #katoomba @planetaryhealthalliance
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Our Planetary Health newsletter is now out! Read about the Trainee Administration Position available with the Planetary Health Centre, our upcoming workshops, and the Heroic Communities of the Blue Mountains who are finding housing for older women; creating inclusive and creative alternative media with zines; sharing their faith in the value of compassion, love, kindness, gratitude and joy; and sharing skills for improving physical and mental health and restoring habitat for wildlife, reducing textile waste and growing seeds and edible gardens.
Follow the link here:
https://bit.ly/42l8W9O (link in profile)
#jobs #planetaryhealth #housing #housingforolderwomen #skillshare #bushcare #ediblegardens #heroiccommunities #zines #seedsaving #interfaith
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Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Julie Nance invited her 82-year-old mum to join her on outings in Lower Mountains parks, after months of being confined to home due to sickness. With fond memories of family picnics growing up, their quality time together in nature gave them both a much-needed lift.
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Claire Meijnderts Brings Hope to Children of Prisoners
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The Healing Power of Wool
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Gaining Hope And A Home
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Op Shops & Antique Stores in the Lower Mountains Helping to Create a Sustainable Community
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The Turtle Saviour
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Brewing Up Success
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Busting The EV Myths: Community EV Showcase & Information Event Comes to Blaxland
Electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity across Australia, but many people are still uncertain about their benefits, feasibility, and availability. To try and help local communities in the Lower Mountains have a better understanding of what EV’s can offer, local sustainability advocates, Parents for Climate are hosting an EV Showcase in Blaxland to help bust the EV myths and provide helpful, up-to-date and accessible information.
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Blaxland High Taking Native Crops to the Dinner Table
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People Power Saving Glenbrook Lagoon Turtles
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Helping the Glossy Black Make a Comeback
The South Eastern Glossy Black Cockatoo is one of Australia's rarest native birds, with a population of just 8,000. Happily the staff and students at Glenbrook Public School were not willing to give up on the flocks who make their home in the Blue Mountains region, with the Glossy Black Cockatoo as the theme for their recent National Science Week program.
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Young Scientists Caring for Our Waterways
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Endangered Mountains Marsupial Gliding Back
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Capturing the Magic of Our Beautiful Blue Mountains Birds
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Finding Creative Solace In The Blue Mountains Bush
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Reconnecting the Seven Sisters Songlines from Uluru to the East Coast of Australia
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Glenbrook Rain Gardens: A Simple & Natural Solution for Water Protection & Flood Prevention
Rain gardens are a brilliant way to manage water runoff. Recently Council teams and contractors collaborated with Sydney Water to create three different types of native rain gardens at Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre, showcasing how sustainability and beauty are the natural features of these innovative but simple water management solutions.
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Life in the Hot Seat
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It Takes a Village to Care for a Creek
