Graduation ceremony

Work for the Dole project provider Choice Australia Management held a graduation ceremony at the Umina Police Community Youth Centre (PCYC) on July 19.

The ceremony was for those participants involved in the Beautifying Umina and Peninsula Project.

During the past six months the participants on the project have helped several organisations such as the Umina PCYC, Ettalong Girl Guides, Fairhaven Services and Peninsula Family Action Group.

At the Umina PCYC, the group provided landscaping and gardening of the children's activity area.

It also helped paint the Ettalong Girl Guides hall.

The group provided landscaping and gardening of grounds at Fairhaven Services.

It also partnered with the Peninsula Family Action Group in upgrading Vernon Park, Umina.

The group constructed a soft fall area around swings and planned an area for a concrete tricycle track and disabled access.

The park is fully gated and is expected to become the first disability friendly park in the area.

Choice Australia is a non profit organisation which oversees and implements youth and community initiatives.

The group is currently seeking donations to help with the development of Vernon Park, senior project facilitator Mr Brad Thornton said.

To donate to the project, contact him on 0427 160 933.

Press release, July 17 Brad Thornton, Choice Australia Management