National Nutrition Week
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National Nutrition Week

Do you eat enough fruit and veg?

  • 91% of Australians are not eating enough vegetables

  • 72% say affordability is impacting consumption of vegetables

  • Over 1 in 5 people have experienced severe food insecurity in the past twelve months.

  • As many as 1 in 5 children in Australia start the school day without eating breakfast.

Try for 5 National Nutrition Week is Nutrition Australia’s annual healthy eating awareness campaign. Australian Health Survey data has found less than 4% of us eat the recommended daily serves of vegetables each day.

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October - Mental Health Month
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October - Mental Health Month

October is “Mental Health Month” and in 2023, the theme is 'We all have a role to play.' This year's theme encourages each of us to champion activities and ideas that can positively impact our lives and the lives of those around us.

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Gone Fishing in Wardell
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Gone Fishing in Wardell

FISHING COMPETITION

Its happening this Saturday / Sunday ! (Oct 7+8)

We are joining the NSW Gone Fishing Weekend and hosting a fishing comp here in Wardell.

Wet a line and join in.

Heaps of great prize’s and give-aways.

Free BBQ Lunch on Sunday, bring in your entries from 12noon - 1pm.

Here are the general rules of the Wardell Fishing Comp

Registrations can be made at Wardell CORE from 9.00am-2:00pm Saturday

After you have registered get fishing ! and make sure you keep your registration number handy.

All species are eligible - however there will be only one winner for each category.

Categories include - open adult [ 1st and 2nd ], open junior (u 14) [ 1st and 2nd ]

Anglers can fish anytime between their registration the close time 12noon Sunday.

Winners are measured by LENGTH; and are judged by the distance from nose to the tail fork or end of scales.

Fishing Zones : all fish must be caught in the Richmond River

Fish must exceed relevant state minimum size limits.

Photos must be taken at the time and place of capture and feature measured length and registration number provided.

Fish that show any signs of stretching, mutilation or improper handling will be disqualified.

Catch and release is highly encouraged.

Fishing and boating licenses are the responsibility of all anglers.

Fishing Photo Comp!

Grab a photo from your fishing adventure or catch of the day for a chance to win the fishing comp photo award. Date marks will be checked on all photos

#GoneFishingWardell to enter or SMS 0431 716 457

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Snake Awareness
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Snake Awareness

Snake Awareness with the Wildlife Twins

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https://events.humanitix.com/snake-awareness-education-session-with-the-wildlife-twins

Presentation discussing local snakes, their behaviours, general identification, first aid and how to avoid a snake bite.

Get up close and personal with Blue tongue lizards, pythons and a lace monitor who will be present to help convey information and used for hands on experience after the presentation.

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