Hawkesbury UCA Mission Zone

21/10/2022

For family Christmas activities for our churches

Craig Mitchell blogs about Interactive Christmas, an intergenerational annual event at Rosefield UC in Adelaide that he co-ordinated for 5 years. Here's an outline with links to the resources and activity ideas. A video of Craig's online session explaining the event will be added this Friday 22nd. http://craigmitchell.com.au/interactive-christmas/

14/10/2022

11/10/2022

Free local mental health support is available for flood and disaster affected residents. Individuals of all ages can call 1800 595 212, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5:00pm (except public holidays). When you call the phoneline, a friendly trained mental health professional will help find the right local mental health support for you.

More info is also available at www.nbmphn.com.au/FloodMentalHealthServices

11/10/2022

Meet Dr Ali!
Join us on Saturday 29 October for the Emerging Gen Resourcing Day, a day all about equipping you with the best possible resources to engage with people in the church in their first third of life.

We're thrilled to be joined by special guest speaker, Dr Ali Robinson, who will show us ways to engage young people to explore the bible and help them share their thoughts. You won't want to miss this!

Find out more and register here: https://pulse.uca.org.au/2022/08/28/emerging-gen-leader-resourcing-day/

05/10/2022

RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ALONG THE HAWKESBURY RIVER STAY INFORMED

The NSW SES advises people in the Hawkesbury Valley to STAY INFORMED about predicted possible MODERATE flooding on the Hawkesbury River.

You should stay informed by monitoring warnings issued by NSW SES on their website and page, listening to your local ABC radio station, and checking the latest weather information from the Bureau of Meteorology online.

WHAT ARE WE EXPECTING?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises multiple troughs will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to much of NSW from Wednesday through to the weekend. This will cause renewed flooding over inland NSW and Hunter and Greater Sydney districts.

Coastal catchments in the Hunter and Greater Sydney districts including the Hawkesbury Nepean will see minor to moderate flooding from Saturday.

Catchments are very wet and most dams are at or near capacity.

The weather system may cause flooding for the coastal catchments from the weekend.

Based on predictions from the Bureau of Meteorology, low-lying areas along the Hawkesbury River may be impacted by floodwater.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?
Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures and water over roads and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.

Farmers should consider moving pumps and farm equipment to higher ground.

People in areas likely to be impacted by flooding should raise their assets, including waste and chemical containers above expected flood heights.

Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.

Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water - it is dangerous, toxic, and may void your car insurance. If it's flooded, forget. Fines may apply.

Avoid storm drains and pipes, ditches, ravines, creeks, and rivers.

Share this information with family, friends, and neighbours and help others prepare where possible.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Listen to your local ABC radio station which can be found at reception.abc.net.au.

Follow us on social media or visit our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au

Check latest weather, warnings, rainfall and river heights at bom.gov.au/nsw/

Check road closures at lhttps://www.livetraffic.com or 132 701 or Hawkesbury City Council Disaster and Emergency Dashboard https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au 


There are also live cameras at Yarramundi Bridge, North Richmond Bridge, Windsor Bridge and Cattai Bridge available on https://www.livetraffic.com

Access the latest warnings and information at https://www.hazardwatch.gov.au

Forecast weather predictions can trigger feelings of anxiety or unpleasant memories for those previously affected by storms or floods. You may find that you or a family member needs support. A range of free supports are available here www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/mentalhealth

Hawkesbury City Council Hawkesbury Police Area Command The Hawkesbury Gazette Hills to Hawkesbury Community News Hawkesbury Post Hawkesbury Radio Pulse fm 89.7 NSW SES The Hills Unit Western Sydney NSW SES

05/10/2022

INITIAL FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR THE HAWKESBURY & COLO RIVERS (1:29 pm Tuesday 4 October 20222)

A trough is expected to bring rain across western and southern inland parts of New South Wales during Wednesday and Thursday. A second trough is expected to move into the west of New South Wales on Friday, which is expected to bring further rain across the state. During the weekend the system is likely affect coastal catchments.

⚠️This rainfall may cause minor flooding along Hawkesbury River from this weekend.

⚠️This rainfall may cause minor to moderate flooding along Colo River from this weekend.

The situation is being actively monitored and updated flood watches or warnings will be issued where necessary over the coming days.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
❗️ Prepare for possible isolation in the Colo Valley, ensuring you have enough food, beverages, medications, pet and stock feed, and fuel for generators.
❗️ Pumps and farm equipment should be relocated to higher ground.
❗️ Horses and livestock should be relocated to higher ground that will not become an island.

FOR SES ASSISTANCE
📞 132500 for emergency help in floods and storms

FOR MORE INFORMATION
📻 Listen to your local ABC radio station
💻 Follow us on Facebook at /NSWSES or our website at www.ses.nsw.gov.au
💻 Go to latest Weather and Warnings at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/
💻 For the latest Rainfall and River heights visit
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
💻 For road closures visit Road Closures at www.livetraffic.com.au or Hawkesbury City Council Disaster and Emergency Dashboard
https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Hawkesbury City Council Hawkesbury Police Area Command Upper Colo Community Page St Albans Community NSW Australia Macdonald Valley Association NSW RFS - Lower Macdonald Brigade Hills to Hawkesbury Community News The Hawkesbury Gazette Hawkesbury Radio Hawkesbury Post Pulse fm 89.7 Susan Templeman MP Robyn Preston MP - Member for Hawkesbury

20/09/2022

The European Godly Play Conference has just concluded in Belgium. This was a blessing they shared from Peter Greig:

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