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Lead Poisoning Prevention
Buildings and homes built before 1980 may contain lead-based paint. If you live or spend time in them, you may be at risk if the paint begins to deteriorate or is disturbed while renovating, restoring or repainting.
While modern paint contains little to no lead, paint prior to 1970 could contain up to 50% lead. It is important to regularly assess the condition of the paint and take action if needed, to help minimise risks to you, your family and vulnerable people.
If you’re unsure consult a painting contractor. They can inspect the surface and advise on next steps.
For more information, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/leadpaintaware
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Fight the Bite: How to correctly apply Mozzie repellent
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but some can also spread serious diseases when they bite.
Mosquito-borne diseases spread in South Australia include Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus and Japanese Encephalitis virus, among others. An important step to protecting yourself and your family is to avoid being bitten.
Coming into the warmer weather, it is important to remain vigilant when heading outside to avoid those pesky mosquitoes.
Using mosquito repellent is a simple thing you can do to protect yourself. Use a product that contains 𝘿𝙀𝙀𝙏, 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣 or 𝙊𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙩𝙥𝙪𝙨
When applying repellent make sure you apply it evenly to all areas of exposed skin, apply it after sunscreen and regularly re-apply as directed.
Find out more at: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/FightTheBite
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2023/24 Fire Danger Season | 1 November 2023 - 15 April 2024
The fire danger season dates have now been declared for the 2023/24 fire danger season. For Coorong residents, the Murraylands and Riverland fire danger season commences on 1 November 2023 (2 weeks early) while the Upper South East regions' fire danger season will commence on 15 November 2023 (standard start date).
What should you do before 1 November
Prepare now: clear around your property, pack an emergency kit and know your closest Bushfire Safer Place.
Plan ahead: do your 5-minute bushfire plan and share it with loved ones today, and plan for all your pets and livestock.
Stay informed: check the fire danger rating each day and stay informed using more than one source of information in case a fire starts near you.
Fire Danger Season dates: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/fire-danger-season-dates-permits/
Prepare for the Fire Danger Season: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/
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Have you spotted one of these stickers around the district?
The stickers are an initiative thanks to SA Country Fire Service during fire danger season which will be located in popular locations to assist community and visitors to our district quickly identify:
- the current fire danger rating (𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘘𝘙 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦), and
- the different activities that you can or can't undertake due to the day's rating (𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘮 𝘘𝘙 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦).
You can also find out about the current fire danger rating and what activities you can or can't undertake at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au
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Walk to end violence against women - 25 November - 10 December
Women and girls should be Safe. Everywhere. Always.
1 in 3 women will experience violence in their lifetime. 1 in 1 billion is one too many.
This 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, join UN Women Australia in solidarity for women and girls everywhere by walking 30, 60, or 100kms over 16 days to raise awareness and vital funds to support programs around the world that are on the front lines, working to put an end to the violence.
Walk with them because women and girls should be Safe. Everywhere. Always.
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Coorong Conversations Matter
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Share a little bit of sunshine with Sunflowers
Coorong Conversations Matter are encouraging everyone in the district to have a little fun and spread a little sunshine by getting together and planting Sunflowers.
Plant your sunflower seeds in a spot where the flowers will be seen by those passing by when they flower, e.g. front yard.
The Sunflower seeds will flower approximately 80-95 days after planting which means that we will, hopefully, be a community of cheerful colour before Christmas.
Sunflower seeds have been purchased by Coorong Conversations Matter and will be available in select locations including:
- Meningie Info Hub
- Tailem Bend Civic Centre
- Tintinara Customer Service Centre
- Pauline Linke directly 0409 617 501
For more information please contact Pauline on 0409 617 501
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Your Natter Matters: Ask R U OK?
Give the gift of conversation because your natter matters.
A simple chat can mean everything to a friend or loved one who might be struggling.
Visit the RUOK website for more information.
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Useful mental health and wellbeing sources:
Heads Up has all sorts if resources for staff and managers', in particular if you are concerned about someone’s mental health and wellbeing and are unsure where to start and what to say.
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Connect with your community
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Did you know there are local papers and publications throughout our district that help connect and share information across our community?
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Tailem Topics
The Tailem Topics is a monthly publication produced, printed, and distributed by the Tailem Bend Progress Association and local volunteers. View the online edition on their website here. |
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The Lakelander
The Lakelander is a community newspaper for the district of Meningie on Lake Albert and surrounding towns, including Meningie, Narrung, Raukkan, Coonalpyn and Salt Creek. View the online edition on their website here or ask to be added to their mailing list by emailing lakelander@internode.on.net. |
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Coonalpyn Community Hub Newsletter
Distributed to residents and businesses across the Coonalpyn, Tintinara, Sherlock, Peake and surrounding areas.
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10-12 Nov
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15 Dec
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Tailem Bend Progress Assoc Cabaret 2023
Adelaide Jamboree @ Dragway at the Bend
Tintinara Polly Barbie @ Tintinara Action Club Boatshed
Tailem Bend Community Centre - Melbourne Cup Lunch
Tintinara WCH Melbourne Cup Lunch
Melbourne Cup Lunch, Lake Albert Golf Club
SA Motorsport Series - Round 3 @ The Bend Motorsport Park
SA Ambulance - Meningie Station Open Night + BBQ
Ford Tribute Festival @ The Bend Motorsport Park
Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan - Natural Capital Accounting Field Day
mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship @ The Bend Motorsport Park
Tailem Bend Christmas Parade
Enchanted Experience at the Tailem Bend Community Centre
Outdoor Movie Night, Tailem Bend Rotunda
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