Where are the 'colourful characters?'
I was pondering this question - why does having a large bank account give someone the moral authority? Recently I have noticed that those who have not been fortunate to be well schooled and who do not possess said bank account are usually ignored in the decision making of this country.
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I used to think of Australia a beging egalitarian, that anyone with talent could rise to the top. I am disappointed to say it appears that unless a person speaks in a particular way or looks a certain way or will toe the line, they may as well not apply. What has happened to our colourful characters of yesterday? Are they all in hiding? Yes I'm talkiing about those individuals that took a stand for what they believed in (not what's politically correct).
D. Smith
'Chics with attitude?'
Your headline "CWA membership open to all women" surprised me. My understanding is that CWA is for Chics With Attitude, just as VIEW clubs are for Very Intelligent and Educated Women.
Alan Olsen
Stroke awareness
Did you know that one in six people will experience a stroke, and that it is the third leading cause of death in Australia? Stroke Recovery Association in collaboration with Stroke Services NSW, are raising awareness and offering support to those who have experienced Stroke. From Albury to Broken Hill, Grafton to the Bega, we have 42 Stroke Recovery Clubs reaching across all of NSW with over 1,000 members.
Stroke Awareness Week 2019 will run from September 2 - September 8, with several events planned throughout NSW, there is a way for everyone to get involved. For over 42 years, the Stroke Recovery Association NSW has been offering a range of services to those who have experienced Ssroke, their families and carers. Assisting them to Recover, Regain and Reclaim their lives - an ongoing theme of Stroke Awareness Week.
From the Creating Connections- Stroke Conference and the Tartan Ribbon Day to the Stroke Awareness Week Launch and Charity Bridge Day, there are a wide range of events suited to everyone who wants to be involved! One of the most popular events on the calendar is the Stroke Choir Recital, involving Stroke choirs from Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast. It is a wonderful day of celebrating stroke survivors through song with a free public performance.
The highlight of the day will be the launch "Striking a Chord", a short film illustrating the value of Stroke Choirs to those affected by stroke on the path to reclaim their lives. For more information, or to get in contact with a Stroke survivor in your area, contact Michelle or Rachel on 1300 650 594 or email info@strokensw.org.au.
