Strathfield eNews No Images? Click here 2 August 2018Council Takes a Stand Against Identity TheftThe NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman joined Mayor Gulian Vaccari at Strathfield Library this week to launch Protect Your ID, Protect U, a film raising awareness about identity theft. The film was created by Council and Why Documentaries and provides strategies to avoid becoming a victim. Watch Protect Your ID, Protect U here. Sunday FundayCongratulations to over 300 participants who contributed to the Strathfield National Tree Day last Sunday and planted 2,500 trees at Cooke Park! Council wish to thank sponsors Phil Gilbert Toyota and Cooks River Alliance for their support, Monchay Kitchen for providing food and Ocean Action Pod for their creative education on waterway pollution. Tax Help ProgramAre your tax affairs simple? Do you earn under $60,000 a year? If so, you may be eligible for free help with your tax return! Please contact Strathfield Library on 8762 0222 to register. When: Saturdays from 27 July - 27 October Keeping Kids SafeDid you know children under 16 years of age can ride on the footpath and may also be accompanied by a supervising adult? Please remind children to always wear a helmet, keep to the left and give way to pedestrians. How do you use open spaces?The Department of Planning and Environment invite you to submit your feedback about how you use Greater Sydney’s great outdoors. The survey closes on 4 August and you could win an iPad or one of 10 x $50 EFTPOS gift cards. Volunteer with Strathfield Council!Volunteering with Strathfield Council is a great way to strengthen and enhance our local community and enrich people’s lives. Keep up to date with volunteering opportunities that are currently vacant and give back to your community. Women’s HubWomen's Hub is a place of learning and support. Sign up now for the Certificate III in Individual Support course, and learn the skills to provide services to individuals with special or complex needs. When: Wednesdays 9.30am-2.30pm, 8 August - 12 December 2018 Registrations essential. Throwback ThursdayCaryards Parramatta Road, HomebushHave you driven down Parramatta Road and admired new cars at caryards in the Flemington and Homebush area? These businesses were established years ago and the above photo depicts a caryard in Homebush West c. 1962, with the recent models of that time. Words and photo courtesy of Cathy Jones. Events
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