Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Autumn 2022

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Contributors

Central Coast Council

Heart Foundation Australia

Australian National Health & Medical Research Council

Australian Dietary Guidelines Council

Record Season for Little Tern Conservation C entral Coast Council has recently confirmed at least 96 birds successfully fledged at the end of summer. This result breaks last season’s record of 53 successfully fledged Little Terns. Karagi Point, The Entrance North has been the site of a second consecutive record-breaking breeding season for the endangered Little Tern last season. Council’s Acting Section Manager Environmental Infrastructure Matthew Barnett said “A lot of work goes into preparing and monitoring the nesting site and we’re so glad to see that our hard work has paid off to help Little Terns breed and protect their young. The more people we can get on board to do the right thing, the more we can do to save these special birds.” Council’s conservation efforts have included: enhancing the habitat, such as sand-building to elevate the nesting areas, installing fencing to prevent people and dogs disturbing the nesting areas, controlling foxes, weekly monitoring and data management, ongoing community engagement, collecting rubbish in and around the nesting site as required. Council’s Little Tern conservation project is delivered in partnership with the NSW Government’s Saving our Species Program via the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Biodiversity Conservation Division. The Little Tern is listed as an endangered species in NSW. Its population is estimated to be declining by approximately five per cent annually. NPWS Threatened Species Officer, Katherine Howard said NPWS has been delighted to support Council in successfully managing The Entrance nesting site, which has produced such fantastic results again this year. “Our thanks also to the local residents and beach visitors for respecting the fenced area and ‘sharing the shore’ so successfully with Little Terns,” Ms Howard said. This season’s record-breaking result is particularly important as several historically important Little Tern nesting sites elsewhere in NSW have had limited success. This has placed extra emphasis on Karagi Point as a significant nesting site of state-wide importance. The majority of the birds have now moved on to quieter, more remote areas of Tuggerah Lakes and rock platforms further north where they will forage to put on weight before migrating north in April. Conservatorium of Music - The Keyboard Club C entral Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) is excited to welcome acclaimed pianist Katy Tsai to the teaching staff – an appointment that coincides with the launch of the Keyboard Club.. “I still vividly remember my first piano lesson. My mum asked me in front of the teacher whether I’d like to learn the piano – little did I know that my “YES” would take me on the journey of a lifetime! It’s more important than ever to ensure that children have strategies in place that can help them find balance, joy and happiness." With a deep personal understanding of how music can bring a dramatic shift in energy levels, mindset and emotions, Katy is focused on creating music that promotes the well-being and mindfulness of others. Her albums are especially designed for yoga, meditation and healing through the soothing vibrations of acoustic instruments. Keyboard Club offers low-cost group keyboard lessons to students from K – 10 on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The weekly Keyboard Club lessons – aimed at students who have no previous experience with the goal of developing basic musicianship skills and a love for music. Students can register at https://centralcoastconservatorium.com.au/enquire or Phone 4324 7477. Katy was born and raised in Taiwan, where she was first introduced to the piano at age 5 despite being born into a family of sporting champions, none of whom are musically inclined.

Geoff Garlinge -Certified Health Counsellor Dip.HC MRA (Medical Register of Australia) Nutritional & Nutraceutical Cancer Support Specialist

Active and Healthy NSW

Laycock St Theatre

Australian Blueberries Council

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