Big fun planned for cultural week

Oct 18, 2024

Annual Wamba Wamba Perrepa Perrepa Week celebrations will kick off in Deniliquin on Monday with a traditional flag raising ceremony.

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Held at the Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre at 394 Hay Rd, Deniliquin, the community is invited to attend.

The flag raising will begin at 8am. It will be followed by a breakfast, provided by Edward River Council.

Throughout the rest of the week, Yarkuwa will offer a range of fun activities including weaving, cooking, face painting, art, dancing and coolamon making.

There will also be a junior disco, an opportunity to explore some great Australian films, and other entertainment.

The flag raising is open to everyone. Head along and celebrate, and learn more about the week’s other activities.

Police, MHAG connect

Deniliquin Police have marked Mental Health Month, held every October, by attending a morning tea and connecting with members of the Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group (Deni MHAG).

“This was a great opportunity for police and admin staff at the police station to talk about mental health, and meet with a great community mental health awareness group,” Cheif Inspector Michael Fuller said.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to connect.”

Deni MHAG’s community Mental Health Month activitiy is coming up later this month.

The ‘Mental Health: It’s not as scary as you think’ plays into the fun of Halloween, and invites people to dress up, trick or treat in the Deniliquin CBD and gather resources on mental health tips and pathways to help.

• Anyone requiring crisis support can contact Accessline on 1800 800 944, Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14, BeyondBlue on 1300 224 636 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800. Resources and pathways to help are also available at www.denimentalhealth.org.au.

Carols date set

Edward River Council has announced the date of the annual Deniliquin Carols by Candlelight event.

Delivered in partnership with the Rotary Club of Deniliquin, the event is being planned for Friday, December 20 in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens.

It is anticipated it will run from 6pm to 9pm.

While full details are yet to be released, council has hinted at some exciting inclusions already.

“(There will be) Loads of free fun for the kids of all ages in the Edward River Community,” council announced via social media.

“Activities will include giant inflatable games and castle, Billabong Ranch Animal Nursery, Santa’s Grotto, face painting and more.”

Louise nominated

Deniliquin’s Louise Mace has been named as a finalist in this year’s Australian Traditional Medical Society’s Natural Medicine Awards for 2024.

Louise, who only shared her story on starting Nurture with Louise in our pages this month, has been nominated in the Student of the Year category.

She is one of three nominees.

The pre-awards citation for Louise highlights that she has already completed a Advanced Diploma in Clinical Nutritions and Advance Diploma in Clinical Naturopathy.

It also summarised her commitment to the health of the community through establishing the ‘How to be a food superhero’ for local preschoolers and a role with Deniliquin Local Health Advisory Committee.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Brisbane on November 9.

Come and try Swim Club

Registrations are now open for the Deniliquin Swim Club, which is also offering a free ‘come and try’ short term membership for newcomers.

Valid for 60 days only, the ‘come and try’ membership allows the coaches and swimmers to ascertain whether Swim Club is right for them.

Swimmers will be assessed on a day and time arranged by the coach. If their swimming ability is suitable, the swimmer can then purchase a paid membership.

To join Swim Club, members must be able to proficiently swim 50m of freestyle.

To request a membership form, email deniswimclub@hotmail.com or send a private message to the Deniliquin Swim Club Facebook page.