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Collapse Issue 482 - 11 Nov 2019Issue 482 - 11 Nov 2019
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Edna celebrates her 100th birthday
Young artist aims to raise $5000 for support service
Two marine rescues near Lion Island
Tawny frogmouth population under threat, say carers
Heritage study being prepared for Woy Woy
One more week to comment on roundabout plans
Remembrance Day
Empire Bay wharf will close for replacement program
Trust asks about use of endangered bushland money
Mayor may visit Peninsula on 'travelling roadshow'
Council refuses to rezone Ettalong land
Council approves five two-storey units at Ettalong
Dredging program 'complete', says Crouch
Partly-restored ferry towed to Blackwall
Library renovation
Marquart opposes water tank scheme
Gosford council chambers security costs to be tabled
Council decides not to set up ethical standards unit
Council pecuniary interests register to go on website
Abrahams criticises election donation disclosure system
Community input sought for flood study
Dark Corner carpark upgrade is completed
Council proposal leads to call on Federal Government
Council staff propose grant for Ducks
CWA branch member awarded life membership
Bill Graham granted life membership at Men's Shed
Umina CWA almost doubles membership in a year
Members of original Guide group celebrate 70 years
Kate Da Costa re-elected to NCC
Rotary has lawyer as guest speaker
Ettalong to light up for Christmas
Rotary club announces Pride of Workmanship awards
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Strategic planning should be based on real communities
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Bladder scanner donated to aged care home
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Blues and roots duo at folk club
Free children's Christmas party
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Young artist aims to raise $5000 for support service

An 11-year-old Point Clare girl who has benefited from a support service in Woy Woy for siblings of people with special needs is aiming to raise $5000 to help fund the program.

Courtney Cottle is big sister to Harmoni, who has autism.

Growing up as part of her sister's support network, Courtney has faced challenges other children do not have to face.

She has attended the siblings program offered by Coastwide Therapy Services in Woy Woy, and has raised money previously for the service.

The program connects siblings of special needs children with one another, providing them the opportunity to talk about some of the issues they face at home.

It also focuses on teaching these children coping mechanisms and other strategies for dealing with feelings of isolation, stress and resentment under the guidance of a psychologist.

"The sibling program helped me cope with some big changes in my life after Harmoni was diagnosed, and when I learnt it was stopping, I knew I wanted to help it get back up and running," Courtney said.

"We are all going through things and it's important that we all lift each other up, not bring each other down."

Art has always been a passion of Courtney's and she's now putting her creativity towards a cause as she prepares to hold a fundraising exhibition at The Entrance Gallery.

Courtney's exhibition, "The Girl", is an expanded version an exhibition which was held in Point Clare in April.

It will feature new paintings and sculptural pieces and will act as a multi-media installation where guests are given a sneak peek into the life of 'the girl'.

"My art is an expression of a time when I felt unsupported and I think many people can relate to that feeling," Courtney said.

Courtney is hoping to raise $5000 from the exhibition to donate to the Coastwide to directly fund the program and has already raised just under $2000 from the first exhibition.

As part of the exhibition, Courtney and her siblings have also created over 300 rocks which will be hidden around the Coast in the lead up to opening night.

The rocks have been decorated with different artworks and have information about 'the girl' on them.

"Anyone that finds a rock should bring it to the exhibition.

"It will help you discover the girl's secret," Courtney said.

The girl's secret is a hidden phrase that guests will be challenged to guess after viewing the exhibition.

Those who guess successfully will have a chance at winning prizes.

The exhibition will open at The Entrance Gallery at The Entrance Community Centre from 7pm on November 22 and will run until December 21.





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