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Collapse Issue 419 - 15 May 2017Issue 419 - 15 May 2017
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Group granted $100,000 to solve doctor shortage
Pearl Beach properties vulnerable, says coastal plan
Council could divert Budget money away from Peninsula
Dredging needed now to keep ferry, says Chamber
Jetski riders argue for responsible use
Liesl Tesch is sworn in
New dune to be built at southern end of Pearl Beach
Ettalong residents in long-distance drive for charity
Charged with property damage and theft
Drainage work considers rare bushland
Surf patrol captain describes dramatic rescue
Commercial fisherman starts digital publication
Rotary presents Pride of Workmanship awards
Residents given 30 days to comment on council budget
Labor forum compares Robertson to Wentworth
Films shown by Bouddi Society
Fire station open day
New levy with rates
Lifejacket van visits Patonga
Collection for Mary Mac's
Empire Bay Probus Club forms
Craft group to hold high tea
Trash and treasure raises money for fire brigade
New name for refurbished market stalls
Mortgage brokers listed as awards finalists
Rain recorded on just one day
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Pothole exercise is excuse to do nothing
Halt DA supported by 'theoretical strategy'
Peninsula might end up with no representation at all
Anzac Day at Patonga
I will fight for the people of Gosford West ward
A far cry from former Prime Ministers
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
Mobile dialysis in Umina
Fundraiser for accident victim
Cupcake challenge for Cancer Council
Planning to support the Cancer Council
Volunteers are thanked with special lunch
Spreading the word about polymyositis
What aged care is wanted?
New psychologist at private hospital
Burpees on the beach
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Weekend of music at Pearl Beach
Illustrator gives presentation to Rotary club
Farce to open for Woy Woy Little Theatre
Lime and Steel to play at folk club
Exhibiting at the Botanical Gardens
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College wins grand champion purebred steer award
Parents ask for help to learn for Naplan tests
Comprehensive heritage calendar
Senior boys win Woy Woy Cup
Maintenance works
Primary parents invited to College forums
Wins in softball and football
Live broadcast
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Cycling medals for Hugh Gray
Volunteers wanted for Nippers with special needs
First win to Woy Woy
Lorna Buckworth Shield played at Umina
Zac wins Rookie award
Bowling club holds rescheduled charity day
Stableford competition at Everglades
Bridge winners
Men's Fours

Volunteers wanted for Nippers with special needs

Killcare Surf Life Saving Club is looking for volunteers to run a Nippers' inclusion program for children with special needs in the 2017-18 season.

"The inclusion program is a four to six week nippers program for kids with extra needs," said committee member Mr Craig Sheppard.

"That could cover autism spectrum, vision impairment, all sorts of things that often limit what these kids can get involved in," he said.

"And it's not just the kids; caring for them is something most of us can't imagine and that can leave their parents comparatively socially isolated.

"The impact of this program on the kids, the parents, the volunteers and the club can't be overstated.

"The push to expand the program across the Coast depends members' generosity.

"It's a 1:1 situation where a Bronze or SRC is teamed with one of the kids for the course of the program which runs in conjunction with regular nippers, although starting a little earlier or later simply because some of the kids can get overwhelmed by crowds and noise.

"Running for one to one-and-a-half hours, they go through similar activities to 'regular' nippers with appropriate modifications.

"We'd would really love to get this up at Killcare and need some BM/SRC's to help on the day.

"Consistency with these kids is key, so you'd need to be able to commit (as best you can) to the whole program.

"There are continual imposts on your time. We're all volunteers and we're always asking for more.

"We get that, but this one is pretty important.

"There'd be some training involved in how to relate to the kids and they're matched to volunteers pretty carefully and of course the parents, as experts in the behaviours and needs, are heavily involved.

"The number of volunteers is the number of kids we can accommodate," he said.





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