27/06/2024
🏚️ Help us save the Ryde Argyle Centre ✍️ sign the petition & 👀 read the story (link in bio)
🙋♂️ Community-minded local working towards a better
07/10/2023
Bennelong says Yes! 🗳️ Today, I’m out with fellow volunteers in Ryde, 🚪knocking on doors, 🗣️having conversations and answering questions as we approach this historic moment in our nation’s history.
I’m voting “YES” because this Referendum is a critical first step in ensuring remains independent from political influence and bureaucratic interference. It’s about empowering a diverse group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to actively shape the policies and address the challenges that directly impact their communities. 🖤💛❤️
31/05/2023
The bird is the word. How good is this new mural in
13/04/2023
Happy ! Today is a day to proudly promote Auslan as our native and preferred language for Deaf people in Australia, as well as recognise the culture and history of the Deaf community.
and the Deaf community want to make 13th April a permanent official celebration fixture on the Deaf Community’s calendar.
This will promote and increase awareness of Auslan and its community of users to the broader Australian community. It will also create momentum in pushing for Auslan to be formally recognised as an official minority language in Australia.
24/02/2023
"Life is funny, clumsy and awkward." As soon as the amazing Maria Thattil spoke these words during her talk at Ryde Library earlier this week, I knew we were in for a special night.
Maria shared remarkable stories of how she overcame challenges like racism, sexism, and mental health set-backs to become just the third woman of colour to represent Australia in the Miss Universe competition.
Maria's book, 'Unbounded', is not just another memoir, but a practical guide to help readers attain self-mastery, love themselves fearlessly, and break free from the shackles that bind them. It's a MUST-READ for exploring your own identity, breaking free from your limiting beliefs, and ultimately live your best life.
Top Ryde Library
19/01/2023
Had a super fun time with the very friendly and welcoming Ryde Pickleball in the Park crew. Thanks for having me along for a "d**k" (I think I'm using the term correctly)!
As one of the fastest growing sports on Earth, Pickleball is both a blast to play and one of the greatest community builders we've seen in years. It's easy to learn for all ages and abilities, whilst being challenging enough for those with a more competitive streak. I can see why there's a need for more Pickleball venues in City of Ryde & Hunter's Hill Council to meet the growing demand.
Ryde Pickelball in the Park hosts games every morning and 2 evenings a week at locations in , , , , & , and their aim is to promote health, fitness, fun, and social cohesion (while advancing ones' pickleball skills in the process).
So why not give it a go!
Ryde Pickleball in the Park, Ryde Pickleball in the Park, Pickleball NSW, Pickleball Australia Association
23/12/2022
🚨 Whilst TG Millner may be saved for now, another side to the story is the bushland earmarked for destruction to create Eastwood Rugby's new home.
Fred Caterson Reserve is the last remaining large parcel of bushland in the Castle Hill area, yet The Hills Shire Council is pushing to destroy 52,000 sq metres of it.
Saving TG Millner also means saving Fred Caterson Reserve. Retaining our precious open space here will mean significantly less if the can is kicked down the proverbial road for another to be destroyed nearby.
Support the Friends of Fred Caterson Reserve's campaign by signing this petition, urging the Hills Shire Council to reject this plan: https://chng.it/FW8XDytQKx
12/11/2022
🧑🚒Keeping our skills sharp ahead of bushfire season with Fire and Rescue NSW - Community Fire Units
09/10/2022
🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day - 10th October - and this year's theme is to "make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority".
Did you know: 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That means that every person is likely to know someone who is experiencing a mental health problem, whether that is a family member, a friend or colleague. In fact, mental illness is now said to affect every Australian either directly or indirectly. This makes mental health everybody’s business and demonstrates the need for community care models that empower individuals where they live, work and play. (Source: Mental Health First Aid Australia).
Thanks to , City of Ryde residents can enrol and complete a fully subsidised (free) accredited Mental Health First Aid course with . See my for more details.
27/09/2022
Have Your Say on the Pidding Park - Proposed Dedicated Dog Off-Leash Area
Closing on 27 September 2022, 11:59 PM
The is seeking your feedback on a proposal to relocate and upgrade the dog off-leash Area at Pidding Park, Ryde.
At the Council meeting on 26 July 2022 Council resolved to consult with the community to relocate the dog off leash area to the southern corner of Pidding Park in the space between the sports field and the existing natural area; and for a new design to be developed to include dog exercise equipment, seating, shade, fencing, drinking water and waste disposal bags and bins.
Currently the use of these sports fields are shared between the community for range of activities including organised sport, dog off-leash and other recreation activities. Dogs are not permitted off-leash during sports training and competition.
This proposal would provide the community with a new dedicated dog off-leash area at Pidding Park available for use 7 days per week (including when organised sport is taking place). It would also help Council to protect, maintain and provide the community with safer sports fields.
The draft concept design for the dedicated enclosed dog off-leash area includes fencing with double gate entries, dog exercise equipment, shelter with seating, drinking water, dog waste disposal bins with bags, new path from the car park and an environmental buffer to protect local flora and fauna.
A report to Council will be prepared on the outcomes of this consultation in late 2022.
26/09/2022
Gladesville Town Centre Activation Project
Link in Bio - Have Your Say closes 26 September 2022, 11:59 PM
The City of Ryde has been awarded funding from the NSW Government ‘Streets As Shared Spaces Program’. This program supports councils to deliver trial changes in our streets / neighbourhoods that help test the community’s appetite for more permanent changes.
The Gladesville Town Centre Activation Project will see the temporary closure of Linsley Street (between Victoria Road and Western Crescent) between September and December 2022. This area will be reimagined into an interesting and inviting shared space that will include public seating, landscaping and interactive elements.
The would like to hear your feedback on what you would like to see in this space and how it can help support the local community and businesses.
10/09/2022
🥾 Guided walk along Buffalo Creek event
31/07/2022
Fantastic turnout by the community for the ’s planting down at ELS Hall Park along Shrimptons Creek 🌱🙌 🌳
28/07/2022
Today marks Earth Overshoot Day for 2022. It's the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
Just as a bank statement tracks income against expenditures, it measures the global population’s demand for and ecosystems’ supply of resources and services. This means, from now until the end of the year, we're well and truly eating into our savings, with no extra income to top up our balance.
Think Australia's only small by comparison to the rest of the world? Well, unfortunately, if everyone in the world lived like Australia, the Earth Overshoot Day would have been months ago, on March 23, 2022.
In order to , there are things we can do to improve our ecological deficit, starting with effective government policy. Things like how we power ourselves, design and manage our cities, how we feed ourselves, and how we help nature thrive are all important solutions to addressing the health of our bank balance.
(Earth’s Biocapacity / Humanity’s Ecological Footprint) x 365 = Earth Overshoot Day
29/05/2022
Thanks to all who’ve donated to this year’s Red Shield Appeal over the weekend, helping people who are doing it tough in our local community.
If you would like to make a donation online, please follow this link: https://digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au/t/r-salvos
Events of the past year have resulted in widespread unemployment and financial instability, and amplified existing social issues like never before.
Your Red Shield Appeal donation can help make sure the Salvos are there for anyone who needs care and support.
27/05/2022
This National Reconciliation Week, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land on which I stand. I acknowledge the Wallumattagal People of the Dharug Nation and pay my respects to Elders past and present.
I recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the First Australians and I am committed to honouring their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas, and their rich contribution to society. I also acknowledge their continuing connection to Country, and that their land and sovereignty were never ceded.
Whose Country are you on?
First Nations People have lived for time immemorial in Wallumatta, on the lands we now call the City of Ryde. The Wallumattagal, a clan of the greater Dharug Nation, are the Traditional Owner and Custodians of this Land.
Wallumattagal territory follows the north bank of the Burramatta River (Parramatta River) from the Turrumburra (Lane Cove River), at Moco Boula (Hunters Hill peninsula), in the east, to Burramatta (Parramatta) towards the head of the river to the west.
Dharug Elder, Uncle Chris Tobin, shares with us that the Ryde area is known as the place where the Koradgi (clever men) would meet and they were believed to have special abilities, including the ability to visit the Sky Country—the residence of the Ancestors and home of the sky father, Biami.
The Wallumattagal thrived for countless generations, until the arrival of the British and the subsequent establishment of modern Australia. It is understood that no Wallumattagal survived the invasion, which was carried out through coordinated military planning and operations.
22/05/2022
‼️ Serious damage has occurred to the Field of Mars Reserve’s award-winning bushcare site and fire trail, as well as to Tyrrell Park. I’ve reported this issue to Council and will be following up, not only for answers, but to get this fixed. The Field of Mars is an incredibly precious natural space in the City of Ryde and it needs to be looked after, not mistreated in such a reckless way. DM me if you know more to the story.
22/05/2022
Wallaby spotted in the Field of Mars today ❤️ 🦘
09/05/2022
🗞🚔🐶 Doing some extra deliveries of the Neighbourhood Watch Ryde District’s bimonthly newsletter. If you like walking and want to make a difference, we need volunteers right across the City of Ryde. Get in touch if this sounds like you!
07/05/2022
🌏Debating policy but not the scientific consensus at the Bennelong environment and climate candidate forum, hosted by the Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society
07/05/2022
🌳 Learning all about ’s incredibly important but endangered estuarine saltmarshes, and what we can do to protect them
06/05/2022
👂 Listening to ’s plan for tackling climate change and investing in renewable energy technologies at tonight’s forum in Bennelong
09/03/2022
🚒 Off to Lismore with Fire and Rescue NSW to help with the disaster recovery operation. Proud to be part of the first ever deployment of the volunteer Community Fire Unit.
03/12/2021
Thanks paw all your support 🐾 Today’s the day - make your vote count!
06/11/2021
Team Gary and Jordan campaigning today in West Ryde and Meadowbank.
Unlike major political parties we are self funded, and have limited resources. But that has spurred us to be more creative. We use discarded furniture parts for our campaign posters, and have hand printed our campaign t-shirts. 😀
Meet us on the campaign trail, or write to us about any community issues or concerns we can help with.
05/11/2021
🐱 Cat-paign team working on updating our flyers with the revised election date. See you out and about in the City of Ryde over the next few weeks! Check my stories for locations and times - keen to hear from you on what you need from your local Council.
31/10/2021
🌳🚶♂️🚶🚶♀️🌳 We're so lucky to have these green spaces in our own backyard!
I've spent countless hours in the Field of Mars Reserve over the years but can still learn something new about its rich history.
Yesterday the Ryde Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society (RHHFFPS) and the Ryde District Historical Society (RDHS) had a BBQ lunch and heritage walk at the Field of Mars Reserve.
Thanks to Philip Ward for leading us on the walk and sharing your intimate knowledge of one of the City of Ryde's best natural treasures!
27/10/2021
🧣 Not only are these colourful scarves stunning, the colours represent the last 100 years of average global temperatures 🥵
Thanks to my friend Kerry from Christians Together for Climate - Bennelong, who spent hours knitting me my very own 'warming stripes' scarf. Such a lovely surprise!
I'm proud to in support of Common Grace’s Knit for Climate Action campaign calling for urgent action to address global warming.
22/10/2021
🛤🏢🛣 Draft Ryde Infrastructure Strategy
HAVE YOUR SAY closes Sun, 26 Oct 2021
City of Ryde’s draft Infrastructure Strategy is Council's 20-year plan that sets out the vision and infrastructure priorities for the City of Ryde, and the actions Council will take to achieve these. The Strategy will inform Council’s assessment of the infrastructure challenges and future planning needs.
The City of Ryde will continue to grow - the challenge is ensuring the required infrastructure is delivered appropriately to meet the needs of our community. Have your say on the Draft Infrastructure Strategy before the public exhibition closes on Sunday.
https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/haveyoursay/Have-your-Say/Draft-Ryde-Infrastructure-Strategy
20/10/2021
🗳 There's less than a week to ensure you are enrolled to vote in the upcoming NSW local government elections on December 4, 2021.
Voting is compulsory, so it's important everyone who is eligible and lives in the City of Ryde has up-to-date details.
If you've moved, changed name, or someone in your household has recently turned 18, make sure your details are correct to have your say this election day.
If you are 16 or 17 you can enrol now, so when you turn 18 you'll be able to vote.
Check your details at https://check.aec.gov.au/
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🧠 Some highlights and key messages from a panel discussion on mental health from earlier this week. It was a valuable conversation that touched upon some increasingly important topics. Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians will experience mental illness in any given year? And, that only 1 in 2 will seek professional help? It’s a reminder that we all have mental health and we need to take care of it just as we do our physical health. This also highlights the need for greater public services to support everyday Australians, like getting mental (and dental) health care into Medicare. I spoke about the importance of self-care and taking action to support our mental health. Building resilience is also key, especially in the face of life’s challenges. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to support each other in prioritising our mental well-being.
Save Fred Caterson Reserve
🚨 Whilst TG Millner may be saved for now, another side to the story is the bushland earmarked for destruction to create Eastwood Rugby's new home. Fred Caterson Reserve is the last remaining large parcel of bushland in the Castle Hill area, yet The Hills Shire Council is pushing to destroy 52,000 sq metres of it. Saving TG Millner also means saving Fred Caterson Reserve. Retaining our precious open space here will mean significantly less if the can is kicked down the proverbial road for another to be destroyed nearby. Support the Friends of Fred Caterson Reserve's campaign by signing this petition, urging the Hills Shire Council to reject this plan: https://chng.it/FW8XDytQKx #SaveTGMillner #SaveFredCatersonReserve #HillsShire
Wallaby spotted in the Field of Mars today ❤️ 🦘 #straya #strayamate
Reflecting on the Sydney Olympics - History Reflected: Behind Closed Doors 😲 Spoiler alert: the time I almost caught on fire 🔥 Rounding up my week of #RunningForRyde, recreating the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay through the City of Ryde. Here's a recording of the story I recently shared for the 'Reflecting on the Sydney Olympics - History Reflected: Behind Closed Doors' event hosted by Sydney Living Museums. History Reflected is a collaboration between Sydney Living Museums & NSW State Archives. #HistoryReflectedBehindClosedDoors #HistoryReflected #Archives #Sydney2000Olympics #RunningForRyde2021 #Tokyo2020 #Tokyo2020in2021 #TokyoTogether #Olympics #OGRyde #RydeRunners #LoveRyde
Take a trip with me along the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Torch Relay through the City of Ryde. To celebrate the 21st birthday of one of the greatest Olympic Games in history, I thought it would be fun to squeeze into the original uniform and recreate the run. Let's do this! (Part 1/2 of 5) #RunningForRyde #RunningForRyde2021 #Tokyo2020 #Tokyo2020in2021 #TokyoTogether #Olympics #OGRyde #RydeRunners #LoveRyde
🖤💛❤️💙💚 Happy NAIDOC Week! NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate First Nations (Aboriginal and Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait Islander) history, culture, and achievements. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. I'll be sharing some activities throughout the week - keep an eye out! This year's theme is Heal Country - heal our nation, which calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. Country is inherent to First Nations' identity. It sustains their lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. Country is more than a place. When First Nations talk about Country it is spoken of like a person. Country is family, kin, law, lore, ceremony, traditions, and language. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples it has been this way since the dawn of time. Through languages and songs, First Nations speak to Country; through ceremonies and traditions they sing to - and celebrate Country – and Country speak to them. Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage. That the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders are respected equally to and the cultures and values of all Australians. While we can't change history, through telling the truth about our nation’s past we certainly can change the way history is viewed. We cannot afford to let pass the very real opportunity that now presents itself for reform based on a fundamental change in the relationship Australia has with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Heal Country, heal our nation. Source (picture and text):
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