Oran Park Players Become Heroes With Abilities
Participants of Afford’s Oran Park Day Program are developing their skills in a new, modified competition of touch football called Heroes With Abilities, where all participants are encouraged to ‘have a go’, no matter their disability. Afford (the Australian Foundation for Disability) champions inclusive communities and encourages all members of the Afford community to stay […]
New Online System Takes Stress Out of Finding a JP
An online Justice of the Peace register has been upgraded to make it easier for people to find a JP when they need one. “There are over 95,000 JPs covering all corners of the state – yet tracking one down in urgent situations can be challenging” said Attorney General Mark Speakman. “The revamped register will […]
Oran Park Probus Club
What is Probus? Oran Park Probus Club is one of many social clubs in Australia and New Zealand within the Probus South Pacific region. Probus aims to promote fun, fellowship and friendship among retired and semi-retired people. The transition from working to retirement can mean a loss of social connection for some people. Joining a […]
Education
Throughout the year, schools take several opportunities to connect with families and share progress of the student. One such way is through Parent-Teacher Interviews, sometimes referred to as Parent-Teacher Conferences. Most schools will hold interviews once or twice a year and they are often held around the time half-yearly and yearly reports are sent […]
Pink Up Oran Park in October
Oran Park is set to become pink, thanks to the local charity event, Pink Up Oran Park in October, with much needed funds being raised for the McGrath Foundation. A concert is currently being organised to take place on Friday 11th October at Camden Civic Centre with a performance by 2017 The Voice Winner and […]
Reading is Tops at OPPS!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s…It’s… It’s students enjoying reading books and dressing up at Oran Park Public School (OPPS). Reading at OPPS is a superpower, as it creates and opens our imagination to worlds that exist inside others or informs us of facts or viewpoints. This year’s book parade theme […]
Meet Toni – The Veggie Lady
Now that Spring is in the air, many of us turn to the thought of growing our very own fresh fruit and vegetables at home. Of course, this begs the question – where do I start? Local horticulturalist Toni Salter, who is otherwise known as “The Veggie Lady”, may just be the person to help. […]
Local Mum Selected as a Finalist for National Awards
Oran Park’s Renee Garcia of CRG Creative Networking has been selected as a finalist for the 2019 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Big Idea – New Business Category. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by AusMumpreneur and The Women’s Business School, celebrate and recognise Australian Mums in business achieving outstanding success in areas such as business excellence, product […]
2019 Oran Park Ganesh Festival
This month, the local community will come together for the 2019 Oran Park Ganesh Festival, which will be held at the Sandown Rooms at Oran Park Library on Saturday the 7th September from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The third-year celebrations will include cultural activities like Indian songs, dances and dramas followed by lunch and Ganesh Visarjan. […]
Come and Try BMX
Macarthur BMX Club was established in 1998 by a group of enthusiastic parents. Located at the Hilder Road sporting hub at Elderslie, the club has now grown to be the second largest club in Australia. BMX is a sport for the whole family with riders aged from 2 years old to 65+, where you can […]