Parents Corner
Children are safest when they are listened to, respected, and believed by the adults around them. There are ways you can create a safe space for your child to share their concerns and worries with you. The first thing to know is that open communication is more about how you are with your child than […]
Health Matters
83,500 Australians suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC). Patients are most frequently initially diagnosed in two age ranges 15-35 and 55-70; prevalence increases with age, with slightly more men than women. Patients may be of any race, but are likely to be white, while Ashkenazi Jews are at highest risk. UC is usually categorized according to […]
A League Of His Own
Local teenager Adrian Jones has experienced the opportunity of a lifetime, making his debut as a boundary umpire in a Victorian Football League (VFL) game recently. The Penola Catholic College student was the boundary umpire for the Sydney Swans and Williamstown Seagulls VFL game, held in June at Blacktown International Sports Park. VFL is an […]
Paws A While
RSPCA Cupcake Day Monday 15th August to Saturday 20th August 2022 Start salivating now – Cupcake Week is returning on Monday 15th August through to Saturday 20th August 2022. Pop in to donate and enjoy a cupcake (or two!) and even a ‘pupcake’ for your beloved pet. We have made ‘pupcakes’ which are dog friendly […]
Parents Corner
Limits and rules keep children safe and help them grow into responsible, moral, and thoughtful adults. They also help children develop behavioural and impulse control. There are absolutely times when you have to say “no” to your child, but as every parent knows, this is not always simple or pleasant. Every child needs to work […]
Health Matters
Blood-clotting is vital to stop blood loss; inappropriate clots however produce DVTs that block blood flow and can migrate to lungs causing pulmonary embolism as we saw in the patient last month. Blood-clots are formed from strands of a protein called fibrin, which is laid down then cross-linked to form an even stronger meshwork. Inappropriate […]
Lions Elect ‘True’ Local to President Role
Cheryl Devine has been elected as President of the Lions Club of Emu Plains Inc for the 2022/23 year, being only the second woman to fill the Club’s top role in its’ 35- year existence. She is a ‘true’ local, having lived in St Marys, Penrith, Emu Plains and Leonay, all her life. Mrs Devine […]
Parents Corner
Every day, well intentioned parents communicate important messages to their children. The problem is that not all messages are received in ways we anticipate. Communication is a complex process and a skill we often need to work at no matter how old we are. These tips will help you get your message across and enjoy […]
Paws A While
New Website is Coming We are in the process of upgrading our 12 year old website. We are looking forward to the new fresh look. We will keep you updated on Facebook when the website goes live. New Instagram for Grooming We now have an Instagram account for grooming. Check out the cute before and […]
Health Matters
Annually 17000 Australians suffer blood clots in their veins (VTE). This article was inspired by a patient suffering iron deficiency, who’d recently been released from hospital after treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary embolism (blood-clots) in both lungs. DVT blood clots can break off and eventually lodge in the lungs causing pulmonary […]