Parking a sore point
I was disappointed to read the letter in last week’s SCR regarding the Multi-Level All Day Car Park deferral.
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It is badly needed to make shopping easier and to help to stop some of the escape shopping to larger towns with unlimited parking.
It is hard to go to the movies, visit doctors and shop all in the one day unless you move your car all the time.
One way to ease the problem in the short term would be for the council to run a shuttle bus (as a lot of towns do) to cover the other all day parking areas, the bus depot, Stockland, the hospital and even South Nowra area to take in Spotlight etc., so that people using public transport can access these areas easier.
J. Innes, Greenwell Point
Reputation undeserved
My wife and I watched the End of the Line program about ice addiction in Nowra on Wednesday night.
I was disappointed that the people portrayed in the documentary seemed to blame where they live as the problem.
I don't believe Nowra deserves that sort of reputation. Drugs are the problem and it is out control, not only in Nowra but in Australia as a whole.
I must say more help is required by our state and federal governments.
The police don't have the manpower to control the situation.
Money raised from taxes on legal drugs should be channelled back to try to fix this problem.
We were pleased to see some people getting their lives back on track. That's a positive .
Richard O’Neill, Worrigee
Help is at hand
With the final weeks of 2016 upon us, it is a good reminder to think about what has happened over the year, the things we have achieved and also what the New Year will bring.
For some, this time of year can be challenging.
This is particularly so for people who are experiencing isolation, loneliness and mental health issues, as we are bombarded with messages of family celebrations, gifts and holidays.
Young people who may be facing some big life changes like starting a new school, awaiting exam results to get into higher education, or commencing employment can be the most vulnerable.
When normal routines change and daily structure is altered, along with missing regular contact with friends or having to financially support themselves, it can cause additional pressure.
During these times, it is valuable for families and friends to be aware of signs and symptoms that something might be wrong with their loved ones.
Being withdrawn, not doing the things they would normally enjoy, ongoing worry or irritability are just some of the changes to look out for.
If you need support or advice, headspace is here to help. As the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace provides support to young people aged 12-25 years old who are going through a tough time and their parents.
This can include support around mental health, physical health, work and study or alcohol and other drugs.
No matter where you are, you can access help through one of our 95 centres in metro, rural and regional areas of Australia, which you can locate on our website headspace.org.au along with mental health and wellbeing resources.
You can also access help via eheadspace.org.au providing online and telephone support between 9am-1am (AEDT), seven days-a-week.
From everyone at headspace we wish you and your family a safe, relaxing and enjoyable break over the holidays.