Peter Field, Community Advocate

24/11/2022

A heads up about this leadership opportunity for young people in years 10 to 12.
Tea Tree Gully Youth Modbury High School Torrens Valley Christian School Kildare College

20/11/2022

The transition to electric vehicles just a got a boost from the SA Government.

Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia

Subsidy for new electric vehicles 🔌🚗

To support the uptake of EVs in SA, we're offering a $3,000 purchase subsidy plus a 3-year registration exemption for the purchase of eligible new battery electric and hydrogen full cell vehicles.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/3UQGHcI



Department for Energy and Mining, South Australia

20/11/2022

18/11/2022

The SA Government is reviewing the Residential Tenancies Act, with a range of topics up for discussion including:

▶️ Renting with pets
▶️ Supporting renters experiencing domestic violence.
▶️ Cracking down on rent bidding
▶️ Shared housing

To provide your feedback and experiences, please visit www.yoursay.sa.gov.au/renting-law-reform

Consultation closes at 5pm Friday 16 December 2022.

18/11/2022

The Minister for Human Services Nat Cook MP has declared a Code Blue to support rough sleepers and homeless people during the stormy, wet and cold weather expected from today through to Monday. The phone number to call to and resources available to support those in need are in the Minister's post comments.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=615997047001646&id=100057740695607&mibextid=Nif5oz

A statewide Code Blue will be in place from 7am Saturday 19 November 2022 until 9am Monday 21 November 2022.

See comments for details.

Phone 1800 003 308 for details about local services available.

Thanks all service providers for supporting this.

12/11/2022

If you need assistance due to storm damage please contact the SA State Emergency Service

For power related issues call SA Power Networks 13 13 66 or go to their website

https://www.sapowernetworks.com.au/outages/report-a-problem/

https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/when-to-call-132-500/

When to call the SES

12/11/2022

IT’S STORMY OUT THERE… ⛈

Thunderstorms have always been a cause for concern to pets and their owners. Pets don’t understand that the loud noises they are hearing are not going to hurt them and they will often go to extreme lengths to escape from what is scaring them.

🐾 WHAT TO DO DURING A STORM 🐾

1. Be sure to keep your pet comfortable at home, preferably indoors or a space of refuge where you can keep an eye on them.
2. Ensure your fences and gates are secure so they can’t escape your home or yard.
3. Having other sounds on like the TV or radio/music can also help to distract them from the storm.
4. Ensure your pet’s microchip details are up to date and they have their collar & ID tag on.

Pets do often get lost in thunderstorms, so we have some advice on what to do if your pet does go missing!

🐾 LOST PET CHECKLIST 🐾

1. Report your pet as missing to your council.
2. Lodge a Lost Pet Report on our website. This will help our team contact you if your pet is found. Visit https://awl.org.au/lost-pet-report
3. Post a photo, description, location and details of your pet on social media, including the Lost Pets of South Australia page.
4. Check with your neighbours - has your pet paid them a visit?
5. Contact vet clinics and animal shelters. Call us on 8348 1300 and RSPCA on 1300 477 722
6. Put up flyers around your area.
7. Check that your pet’s microchip details are up-to-date. Visit dogsandcatsonline.com.au

For more information on how to help your dog during a storm, head to our website https://awl.org.au/blog/fireworks-and-thunderstorms

11/11/2022

This week has been Scam Awareness Week.

Be sure you know the signs of a scam! These are some simple things to look out for to detect a scam:
▶️ Something urging you to act quickly or a caller threatening you for immediate payment.
▶️ Messages and emails asking you to click on links or open attachments.
▶️ Someone asking for your passwords, or personal and financial details.
▶️ Offers that sound too good to be true.
▶️ A caller asking to remotely access your computer.
▶️ Requests for payment via unsecure or unusual methods - e.g. cryptocurrency, gift cards or bank transfer.
▶️ Unsolicited offers of financial or investment advice.
▶️ Offers to make fast or guaranteed money with little to no risk.

You can get more information about how to avoid scams by visiting https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/campaigns/how-spot-scam


Photo and copy credit: Andrea Michaels MP

10/11/2022

08/11/2022

Fed with up scams?

Scams are becoming more sophisticated, so it’s important to be aware of the common signs. Scams Awareness Week is a great time to brush up on our scam spotting skills.

This year, Scams Awareness Week is about increasing our vigilance in checking for those little clues that can alert us that something is a scam.

You can help your loved ones avoid scams by sharing tips on how to identify them.

Services Australia also has lots of helpful information on their website on how to spot and protect yourself from scams: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/learn-how-to-spot-scam



Photo Credit: Matt Burnell MP
Copy Credit: Services Australia

06/11/2022

Remembrance Day Service arrangements at Tea Tree Gully next Friday 11 November, now be seated by 10:30 AM

Please note that there has been a start time change to Remembrance Day Service Friday the 11th of November. It is requested you are seated by 1030hrs. We have a number of 1st Armoured Regiment Association members who will match into position as a formed body. Please let others know of this change.
Wayne
Secretary.

06/11/2022

Drove past Lyons Reserve in Dernancourt this morning. Great to see young people playing cricket on the Reserve. My Co-Councillor Robin Coleman and I put the restoration and irrigation of this Reserve in a recent budget. I think this is the Hope Valley Cricket Club playing here. A beautiful tree lined and well maintained Reserve now in use by the Community.