Spring Newsletter

2014— Page 1

Contents

From the CEO’s Desk 1

Important Dates 1

Staff Snippets 2

Important Messages for Ten-

ants 3-5

Community Announcements 6-9

Tenant Programs 10

Tips & Hints 11-12

Police Report 12

Tenant Outings / Events 13

Recipes 14

Kids Movie Competition 15

PLH CONTACT DETAILS Street Address: Mailing Address:

Suite 2, Level 1 PO Box 1888

10 William Street Gosford GOSFORD NSW 2250

Phone: (02) 4324 7617 Fax: (02) 4324 1601

Toll Free: 1300 654 973 Email: info@pacificlink.org.au

WEB: www.pacificlink.org.au After Hours Emergencies: 0409 341 457

Entry via Mall next to R & R Café Take lift to 1st floor — Disability Access friendly

From the CEO’s Desk

Isn’t it nice to have some warmer days now that Spring is officially

here. We have rolled our sleeves up and have been working hard talk-

ing to governments and making plans for new developments, entering

into new partnerships and implementing new IT programs this last

few months.

We have also welcomed some new staff. A temporary member to help

us through the IT software implementation and Lauren our Junior

Administration Officer . We welcome them both.

It’s also a good time to clear out the old and spruce up the new . You

will find some useful information and tips that may help with these

chores in and around the home.

I noticed we have already received a great number of the 2014 annual

tenant surveys into the office and thank you for taking the time to fill

these out. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated and assist us

greatly in planning a better service delivery.

We are also currently working along side the Tenant Reference Com-

mittee (TRC) to devise some new tenant programs and scheduling

events for the Tenants Social Calendar for 2015.

We hope that you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and that you are

all well and enjoying the warmer weather..

Regards, Keith Gavin – CEO

IM PO RTA NT D A TES : Upcoming Tenant Forums: Lake Macquarie Region —Multi Purpose Centre Toronto on Tuesday 28th October; Raymond Tce & Nelson Bay Regions—Senior Citizens Hall Irra-wang St Raymond Tce on Tuesday 25th November 2014 (see bottom of events calendar). School Holidays: September 22nd to 7th October 21014. Monday 6th October—Labour Day public holiday. Gardening Competition Judging: mid October—entrants will be contacted. PLH Annual Family Christmas Party—2nd December at Amazement Yarra-malong—book your place now!

Office Hours:

Monday—Friday

9am to 5pm

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ST A F F SN I PPET S

You may well see a new face at recep-

tion on your next visit to the office.

Now don’t be

alarmed...Kochie's

not leaving, but we

have recently wel-

comed a new Junior

Office Assistant, Lau-

ren, to the team. Needless to say that

Kochie, as well as the rest of us, are very

happy to have some extra help.

So say hello next time you pop into the

office. And make her feel welcome!

Congratulations to Aaron, PLH’s Northern Re-

gion’s Housing Manager, who recently married

his beautiful partner Jackie.

He will be on leave for a couple of

weeks enjoying a nice island holi-

day / honeymoon.

We wish them both all the very best

for their future!

PLH has recently upgraded the IT

system...and is now using a new fully

integrated software program, which went

live on 1st July.

You may notice your rent statements and

other documents have a different look

now. The design is still pretty close to the

old version, but if you have any problems

reading the information, please do not

hesitate to call us.

Naturally, as with most new computer

programs, it has

come with some

challenges. Particu-

larly for new users.

So, please be patient

with us if we take a

little longer to an-

swer your questions

i.e. finding the infor-

mation, as some of us

are still in training.

ANNUAL TENANT SURVEY

By now you would have received the 2014 tenant survey.

You would also have received an additional piece of paper

with the address and code to complete the survey online

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BWQJM7B

Type the link into your browsers address bar i.e. Firefox

and Internet Explorer, exactly as shown below;

Thank you to those tenants who have already completed

their survey. The response online has also been very good,

so keep it up! Your opinion is valued and helps us to help

you by delivering the best possible service.

As always if we can help you in anyway, please let us know.

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IM PO RTA NT M ES SA GES FO R TENA NTS

Help to negotiate tenancy problems

A simple, fast and free service has been officially launched today to help people with tenancy problems. Property managers, landlords and tenants can now contact Fair Trading’s tenancy complaint service and speak to experienced staff who will talk through the issues and contact the other party on their behalf to help negotiate an agree-ment.

Fair Trading has been trialling the new specialist service since December 2013. At 30 June 2014, 1,522 tenancy complaints had been received, with 88% resolved without the need for higher cost resolution options. Fair Trading has also launched a new video today to show how the tenancy complaint service works: Help with tenancy

problems. Take a look at to see how the service has helped people in cases based on real complaint scenarios.

This service may be provided over-the-phone or onsite in the customer’s home or office. It is voluntary, impartial, and can be a simple and fast alternative to the NSW Civil and Admin-istrative Tribunal (NCAT).

The tenancy complaint service can assist with complaints about:

repairs and maintenance

non-urgent health and safety issues

alterations to premises

access to premises or inspections

non-compliance with tenancy agreement

water saving devices and smoke alarms

provision of correct notices

ending a tenancy or breaking a lease

condition reports

rental increases

rental arrears of less than 14 days.

To use the service, lodge a tenancy complaint online or call 13 32 20.

For more information, visit the residential tenancy com-plaints page.

Web Address: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

NEXT TENANT

FORUMS

The Smith Family’s Financial

Literacy Workshops “ Saver Plus

Program.” Learn how you can

save money and be rewarded for

doing so!

Join us for a fun and informative

session.

You may

even be one

of the lucky

Woolworths

Gift Card

winners.

Where & When:

24th September @10am—12 noon

Bruce St Community Hall

East Maitland

28th October @ 10am – 12 noon

Multi Purpose Centre 9 Thorne St

Toronto

25th November @ 10am—12 noon

Senior Citizens Hall Irrawang Street

Raymond Terrace

If you wish to come along please call

Lynn or Kochie at the office to re-

serve a place.

Morning Tea is also provided

Don’t forget to check your Tenants

Social Events & Forums Calendar

for all event details.

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ITS RENT REVIEW TIM E AGA IN…

We have listed some of the popular questions tenants often ask at rent review time. We hope this

makes it easier to understand when you are filling out the Rent Subsidy Application / Tenant Declara-

tion form.

Q1. I have given PLH permission to download my Income details. Do I still need to complete the

Rent Subsidy Application / Tenant Declaration?

Q2. My situation hasn't changed since the last rent review. Do I still need to sign the Rent Subsidy

Application / Tenant Declaration?

Answer. Yes. ALL tenants must complete and sign the Rent Subsidy Application Form - no matter what your situation. If you do not complete and sign this form, PLH cannot reapply the rent-al subsidy to your household. Therefor, the weekly market rent value of your property will be ap-plied i.e. your rent may increase greatly (see example below).

Q3. Do I need to list all of my family ‘s/ household details?

Answer: Yes. You need to complete all columns across the page for all household mem-

bers—see example below;

IM PO RTA NT M ES SA GES FO R TENA NTS

WITH RENT SUBSIDY APPLICATION WITHOUT RENT SUBSIDY APPLICATION

Weekly Household Income: $360.00 Weekly Household Income: $360.00

25% Rental Subsidy: $90.00 No subsidy: .00

100% Rent Assistance: $61.00 No Rent Assistance: .00

Weekly Rent: $151.00 Weekly Rent $Market Rent

Please provide your details below and then list everyone else who lives with you. Be sure to include

children as well as adults.

Name

Sex M/F

Date of Birth

Relationship to you (eg wife, husband son etc)

Income Details (eg Newstart, age pension – for wages write gross fort-nightly earnings.)

Centrelink Reference No - CRN

John Citizen M 28.06.1977 You - self Wages $528.00 123 456 789A

Jane Citizen F 14. 01.1979 Wife Wages $230.00 456 789 123B

Mary Citizen F 08.09.1992 Daughter Newstart 789 123 456C

Joe Citizen M 11.05.2008 Son Nil 103 204 789D

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Common Area Gardens

Attention Central Coast resi-dents who currently reside in complexes that PLH looks after com-mon area gardens and lawns.

PLH is currently reviewing all contracts. From September 2014,

your existing gardener (or new gardener) will be responsible for

common areas ONLY. Any fenced-in yards will be your responsibility.

Caring for your air conditioners

If you have installed an air conditioner, the follow-ing tips will get you the most out of your air condi-tioner all year round.

Saving Energy

Generally the best temperature to set your air con-ditioning to is around 24 - 25°C in summer and 17 - 19°C in winter.

You can save considerably on the amount of ener-gy consumed for each 1°C of cooling or heating that you do without. For example when it's 35° out-side, setting your air con-ditioner to around 25, ra-ther than say, 22, can save a significant amount of en-ergy without your system running constantly. Bal-ance between comfort and efficiency of the system. Caring for your Air Conditioning unit Air conditioning maintenance is always based on individual use, but in general you should check fil-ters once a fortnight and replace the batteries in your remote control (where applicable) once a year. At the same time check the outdoor unit is clear of leaves, shrubs or dirt build up. To clean, simply brush or hose the outdoor coil.

The primary purpose of filters is to protect the in-door coil from dust build up which could reduce the overall performance of the air conditioner. It is important to regularly check and clean your filter. Because the air filter in any air conditioner screens out dust and pollen particles, it should be removed regularly and washed. This simple operation is covered in the individual unit's instruction manual.

Further information can be found on the following website http://www.coralair.com.au/

residential/guide

IM PO RTA NT M ES SA GES FO R TENA NTS

EXTRA RENT PAYMENTS

DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE THE OPTION

TO PAY EXTRA MONEY TOWARDS YOUR

NON-RENT ACCOUNT?

BY PAYING SOME EXTRA MONEY FROM

AS LITTLE AS $10 PER FORTNIGHT—

ADDS UP TO $130 OVER 6 MONTHS.

YOU COULD HAVE A GOOD PART OF

YOUR WATER BILL PAID FOR, OR ALL

OF IT IN SOME CASES. EITHER WAY

YOUR’E STILL AHEAD.

CONTACT THE ACCOUNTS DEPART-

MENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

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Co mmu nit y A nn ou nc ement s

Sunday 2 November

2014 10:00am-3:00pm

Kariong Mountains High School, Festival

Drive,

Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong 2250

Mattara Festival of Newcastle

Monday 29 September 2014 to Monday 06 October 2014

Mattara - Festival of Newcastle is a celebration of, and by the people of Newcastle and the Hunter, through a diverse range of skills and performances, at the picturesque Newcastle Fore-shore. Dance, theatre, sculpture, art, food, music and environ-mental awareness are all on display in a fun atmosphere. The word Mattara, meaning hand, was inspired by the language of the Awabakal Aboriginal Dialect used by former natives of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. Mattara was selected as the title for the festival, denoting the hand of friendship that Newcastle extends to visitors as well as the City's hand of industry. Thousands of people attend the Fes-tival annually, carrying the festive spirit throughout the entire duration of Mattara. For more information: www.mattarafestival.org.au

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre 10 Cynthia St Bateau Bay - Phone: 4332 7450

Computer Hub: Need assistance or advice with computers? Tuesdays 10am -1pm (gold coin donation)

Homework Club: Free tutoring for years 3-7 . Come along and bring your homework. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4-6pm

Grandparents Group: Support group for grandparents who care for their grandchildren.

Wednesdays 10am-12pm

Under 12 Kids Disco: 3rd Friday of the month. Cost is $3 per child. 7pm—9pm

Food Store/Op Shop Non perishable items and toiletries. Prices range from 50¢ to $3.

Bread/rolls also available depending on availability .

Monday to Thursday-9am to 3pm

Tools and lawnmowers can be borrowed for a gold coin donation.

Centre facilities : The community garden, photocopier, internet access, faxing,

washing machine and dryer at small cost.

For further information contact the centre on above number or email: csnc10@bigpond.com or

visit their website: www.bbnc.org.au

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Co mmu nit y A nn ou nc ement s

If this sounds like you and you currently live in govern-

ment subsidised housing such as Public, Community, Aboriginal, Crisis or Short Term accommodation, you

could be eligible.

For further information contact Debra Cross at rise@det.nsw.edu.au or call 0477 349 908.

Legal Aid NSW has recently released two new videos in Auslan. They talk about fines, loans and credit .

Video 1:

You just got a fine? Watch this video to find out what your options are and why it is important to not ignore your fines. http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/languages/how-legal-aid-nsw-can-help-you-auslan/fines

Video 2:

There are important things to think about before you get a loan or a credit card. Watch this video to

find out what they are and how to make sure you don't get yourself into trouble with money. http://

www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/languages/how-legal-aid-nsw-can-help-you-auslan/loans-and-credit

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The re-tune is coming to

the Central Coast on 17 September 2014.

As the final step in Australia’s successful move to

digital-only television, some free-to-air channels on the Central Coast will change frequencies on 17 September. After the chan-

nels have moved, viewers will need to retune their digital TV, set-top box or dig-ital TV recorder. This retune will only affect viewers who receive their TV signal

from the towers located in Bouddi, Gosford and Wyong. Other viewers on the NSW North Coast may need to retune on different days. Affected suburbs in-

clude: Norah Head, Toukley, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, Terrigal, Bouddi, Na-rara, Umina Beach, Wyong and Tuggerah.

The retune will affect most TV viewers in Australia but different areas will need

to retune on different dates. The retune is due to be completed nationally by 31 December 2014. There may be some unavoidable temporary outages to all TV

channels in the days leading up to, on the day of, and the day or two after the retune date.

These outages are necessary because of engineering work being undertaken at the TV transmission tower. Any outages are unlikely to last longer than a few

hours. Viewers should wait until after 3:30pm on 17 September before attempting to retune their digital television equipment. To check for expected

outages associated with the retune, viewers should enter their address in the mySwitch tool on the retune website.

C ommunit y A nnounc eme nts

For further details or to download a Retune Factsheet call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10

18, 8am to 10pm (AEST), 7 days or visit the retune website at http://retune.digitalready.gov.au/

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NBN NEWS

Affordable services for people with limited income There are a variety of services and plans available over the NBN to suit a range of needs and budgets. If you are a pensioner, you should ask your preferred service provider whether they can offer you a discount.

The Australian Government also requires Telstra to offer a package for low-income households for continued access to voice services over the NBN. More information is available at the Department of Communications.

Please note, NBN Co does not sell direct to the public, so call your service provider for any infor-mation relating to plans and pricing.

Priority assistance Telstra is required by the Australian Government to offer priority assistance services to people with a life-threatening medical condition. However, other phone companies or internet service providers may also offer priority assistance (or similar arrangements) to their customers. More information is available from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

NBN Co has committed to support service providers who provide priority assistance service to cus-tomers with diagnosed life-threatening medical conditions. We will aim to provide the same connec-tion and fault rectification times that customers registered for priority assistance currently receive.

If you are registered as a priority assistance customer, contact your phone company or service pro-vider to make sure you carry your priority assistance status over to your new NBN-based service. If you are considering changing providers you should first check what priority assistance arrangements the new provider may offer and how to register.

People who rely on a landline phone service should opt for a phone service provider that connects phone services through the NBN Co "Uni-V" port. Standard phones that don't need to be plugged in to a power point can be connected to the UNI-V port and supported by the NBN battery backup unit.

For further information visit www.nbnco.com.au

Freecall: 1800 OUR NBN (1800 687 626) Email: info@nbnco.com.au

Deaf, hearing or speech impairment services TTY phone 1800 555 677 and enter 1800 687 626

Speak and Listen users please phone 1800 555 727 and enter 1800 687 626

Internet relay users connect to www.iprelay.com.au/call and enter 1800 687 626

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Learner

Driver

Program

We are very excited to announce that PLH’s

Learner Driver Programs now provides 10

lesson (plus 1 free from NRMA driving

school) for each student.

If you are a tenant between the ages of 16—

19 years old living in a Pacific Link property

who are applying for or hold a current

learners licence, is an Australian Citizen or

permanent resident and have no outstand-

ing tenancy issues you are eligible to apply

for the Learner Driver Program.

Also, if you are a previous applicant and

would like a top-up to the 10 lessons, please

give us a call.

Guidelines and the application forms are

available on our website at

www.pacificlink.org.au or by contacting

the office on (02) 4324 7617.

Education Scholarship

Program

Another great round of applicants for the 2nd Scholarship of the year!

Did you know PLH has granted over 70 scholarship packages in the 3 years it has been running? It’s very exciting to see all age groups benefitting from further education and learning and this round was no exception. We love the diversity of our tenants and always look forward to hearing about their experiences and lis-tening to what our younger recipi-

ents future goals and hopes are. We have seen creative writers, ac-tors, software designers and jew-ellery makers, language experts, accountants, scientists, communi-ty welfare and aged care workers as well as specialist photogra-phers and IT techies. This could be you...so if you're

thinking about studies next year or maybe your kids need a laptop to help them with their schoolwork, why not apply.

No Age limit Guidelines and the appli-

cation forms are available

on our website at

www.pacificlink.org.au

or by contacting the office on (02)

4324 7617.

Laptop Program

We currently have Acer Laptops available for

purchase. The model is e5521 and cost

$527.00 each. Eligible tenants can purchase

one interest free for a minimum payment of $20

per fortnight.

For further information con-

tact the office or download a

factsheet and application

here.

Tenant Programs / Information

Sharni

Abbie

Sam

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Usefu l T ip s & Hi nt s

Convincing Reasons to use White Vinegar in the Wash

1.) It brightens. If you’re looking for a gentler alternative to color-safe bleach, white vinegar is your answer. It helps keep your colors bright without the risk of lifting dye. 2.) It whitens. The acidic properties of white vinegar help restore dingy whites to their origi-nal bright state. All you need to do is fill a bucket with hot water, add 2 cups of white vinegar and let dingy clothes soak overnight. By morning, your old clothes will be noticeably whiter. As an added bonus, this same property also kills bacte-ria that can sometimes be found on clothes. 3.) It deodorizes. Clothes can be a mag-net for smells in the environment. Smoke, pet odor and overall funkiness can be easily removed by adding a ½ cup in the rinse cycle. 4.) It softens. The advantage white vine-gar has over commercial softeners is that it softens and fluffs without leaving a residue build-up on your clothes. Com-mercial softeners used repeatedly in the wash can form a waxy build-up that breaks down the fabric’s integrity over time. 5.) It removes stains. Mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water to remove moderately saturated stains or apply a paste of baking soda and white vinegar to muscle out stubborn stains. The mildness of the vinegar means there’s no risk of destroying the fabric or dye unlike other stain treatment products. In addition to the reasons listed above it cleans your washer, helps remove pet hair from clothes, reduces static, and removes that mildew smell you get when clothes have been mistakenly left in a washer. What other product can do all this at such a low cost?

Mould...It is present

virtually everywhere, both

indoors and outdoors. With

all this damp weather

mould is a big problem.

Warm humid environments

encourage mould growth. Balance moisture and

temperature inside your home with outside by

doing the following.

Open daily: blinds and curtains and window cov-

erings to help increase air flow around the glass.

Open daily: windows where they are covered by

roofline or veranda a few minutes each day.

Use exhaust fans in kitchen and bathrooms, for a

longer period of time to expel extra moisture.

Turn on ceiling fans when windows are open to

help push out air.

Cut back plants/bushes outdoors to help with air

flow near windows.

Make sure all dryers, washing machines, shower

and stoves are vented externally; make sure they

also have air flow around them.

Cover pans when cooking, open window always

a little to let steam escape.

Keep furniture further away from walls to allow

good air flow. Close kitchen and bathroom doors

to prevent steam travelling into colder rooms.

Use a squeegee on walls in bathroom after show-

ering. Use an old towel to dry walls or tiles after

a shower/bath then hang wet towels, under cov-

er outside. Or use dryer only hang dry towels

back in bathroom.

Michelle—Kangy Angy

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Helpful Hints

I want to share with you the job I hate most in the

world...CLEANING THE DIRTY OV-EN AND GRILLER

Before you go to bed is the best way, for this

cheap and easy method.

Heat the oven to 200

degrees, and then

turn off. Place a bowl

with boiling water on

the top shelf. On the

bottom shelf place a

bowl of ammonia or

cloudy ammonia.

Shut the door, Good

night, then go to bed.

When you get up in

the morning wipe out the oven with (paper

towels). No washing just throw them out.

You might have to do this a few times to have

a sparkling clean oven!

Try Alfoil Griller Trays, or similar, to catch

oil and waste. I prefer these as I reuse them a

number of times. Just tip out the fat or oil

from the base, wash up the

top it’s the easy and the clean-

est way to stop smells and

bugs.

Thanks to Jenny, PLH

Housing Manager for this item

Usefu l T ip s & Hi nt s

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released its quarterly update of NSW crime statistics for the 24 months to June 2014.

This independant report has highlighted the Central Coast as one of only two areas that has seen significant crime reduction in 6 of the 17 recorded crime categories:

Break Enter and Steal Dwelling: DOWN 28.8%

Break Enter and Steal Non Dwelling: DOWN 16.3%

Steal Motor Vehicle: DOWN 22.7%

Steal from Motor Vehicle: DOWN 16.2%

Steal from a Dwelling: DOWN 13.9%

Malicious Damage: DOWN 14.4%

We have worked hard with our local community for this result and see this as the outcome of three broad principles. Firstly, working closely with out community to help prevent them being a victim of crime, targeting those people who are intent on committing crime and lastly doing our best to ensure police are in the right place at the right time to disrupt crime. Whilst these results are extremely pleasing eve-ryone can rest assured that we will not be resting on our laurels. We will continue to work closely with everyone to ensure our c o m m u n i t y i s a s a f e p l a c e . Our Facebook Page is the primary way people can find out what we are doing and ways to pre-vent them being a victim of crime:

h t t p s : / / w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /BrisbaneWaterLAC We have now reached over 28,000 fans and are the highest Local Area Command Facebook page in the state!

Thanks you to Brisbane Water Police Local Area Commander Danny Sullivan for this arti-cle.

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CHICKEN BURGER

RECIPE

Ingredients

4 short cut rindless bacon

1 tablespoon olive oil

500g chicken tenderloins

4 hamburger buns

200g pkt sweet iceberg lettuce

1 medium carrot, grated

4 cheese slices

1 tomato, sliced Tomato sauce to serve

Method

Step 1: Place bacon into a frying pan and cook on medium heat for 3-4 mins or until crisp. Remove from pan. Step 2: Add oil to the pan and heat. Cook for 5 mins, turning halfway through cooking. Remove from pan and place onto a plate. Step 3: Cut buns in half and grill until golden. Place half the lettuce onto a board and shred. Step 4: Place lettuce and carrot onto bottom half of the buns. Top with chicken, bacon, cheese and toma-to. Top with sauce. Place buns on top and serve.

A variation: Spice it up a little by adding sweet chilli sauce and sour cream. This easy recipe and many more can be found

at www.taste.com.au

COCONUT ICE

Ingredients

125g copha

250g desiccated coconut

500g pure icing sugar, sifted

2 egg whites, lightly whisked

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 drops red liquid food colouring

Method Step 1: Line a square 20cm (base measurement) cake pan with non-stick baking paper, allowing it to overhang the sides. Melt the copha in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes or until cooled to room temperature.

Step 2: Combine the coconut and icing sugar in a large bowl. Add the copha, egg white and vanilla extract, and stir until well combined. Divide coconut mixture in half. Press half the coconut mixture over the base of the prepared pan.

Step 3: Add the red food colouring to the remaining coconut mixture and stir until well combined and evenly coloured. Spread the pink coconut mixture over the mixture in the pan and smooth the surface. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour or until set.

Step 4: Remove the coconut ice from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into 16small squares to serve.

RECIPES

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Tenant Outings Update / Information

What an amazing time at Williamtown

Fighterworld Newcastle…

Our day started with a coach tour around the Williamtown Air

Force base—after security clearance-we can’t tell you too much

but it was very impressive!

We then did our own walk-around the fighterworld museum

and saw some amazing aircraft displays, as you can see from

the photos. We even got to sit in the cockpit of a couple of fight-

er jets and imagine what it must be like to squeeze in to those

confined spaces with a gazillion buttons on the control pan-

el...truly something else.

Naturally, we a had a delicious lunch at CAFÉ fighterworld -

fish & chips, calamari & chips with salad and yummy after-

noon tea cakes.

Thanks to all the guys there, who volunteer their time by the

way, for their passion and sharing great information and sto-

ries with us. We had a great day!

Supermarine Spitfire, RAF markings, British built, WW2,

powered by Rolls Royce engine.

Meshershmit, WW2, German built, yellow paint

indicates trainer, powered by Mercedes engine.

Ken & Barb enjoyed their day out

Aeromacchi

(Macchi), Itialian

built, RAAF 77Sqn

markings, two seat

trainer converted

for ground attack

(bomber with guns

and rockets)

Egyptian Air force MIG 17 two seat trainer

(Russian built).

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K i ds M ovie C o mp et it io n

Win a Movie Pass for the whole family to enjoy these school holidays by answering the questions

below. Don’t forget to ask your Mum, Dad, grandparents, brother or sister to help you if you get

stuck.

Questions: Write the correct answer below i.e. 1. c

1. In Despicable Me 2, where was Lucy Wilde going on

a plane?

a) Antarctica b) Asia c) Australia

2. The Lorax has Orange Hair, but what colour is his

eyebrows and moustache?

a) Purple b) Green c) Yellow

3. In Frankenweenie, Victor loses his dog. What is the

dog's name?

a) Sparky b) Victor Junior c) Spot

4. Captain Charles Baker from planet 51 has a nick-

name which is...

a) Charlie b) Chuck c) CCB

5. What is Nemo's dad’s name in Finding Nemo? a) Flounder b) Marlin c) Clown

6. Who’s Nim’s favourite Author in Nim’s Island? a) Sandy Parks b) Alex Rover c) Lauren

Player

7. In Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days, the Heffley family

go to the _____ in the summer.

a) Gymnasium b) Beach c) Swimming

Pool

8. In Over the Hedge, the animal exterminator has a

______ on the top of his van.

a) Rabbit b) Rat c) Armadillo

9. Where is Ratatouille set? a) Sydney b) London c) Paris

10. Wreck-it Ralph wants a medal because he wants to... a) Leave his game b) Jump off the building

c) Live in the penthouse

Write your answers here. Get mum or dad to help fill out your name and address—then post it

back by Wednesday 24th September to PLH Kids, PO Box 1888 Gosford NSW 2250.

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Name : __________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone No.

__________________ Address: __________________________________________________________

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