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Last Chance To Chase Up Your NSW Green Slip Return

Don’t miss out on the CTP Green Slip refund  that may be owing to you. The deadline to claim your refund is 30 September 2019. Claiming is easy and can be done on the Service NSW website in a couple of minutes. How to claim   Visit the Claim CTP Green Slip refund page. Click the red ‘Claim Online’ button at the bottom. Log in to your MyServiceNSW Account (if you don’t have an account, sign up). Follow the prompts to claim. If you’ve recently claimed your CTP Green Slip refund please disregard this email. Other ways to save on your driving costs: Discounted driver licence  If you have a good driving record, you may be eligible for a 50% discount on your licence renewal fee. Free or half price rego with Toll Relief Link your toll account to your MyServiceNSW Account to see if you qualify for free or half-price rego.

Checkout On 'My Community Project' - NSW Government - Voting Closes 15th August 2019

My Community Project  are communities seeking funding from the Tolls of NSW Government to improvement their community, through new infrastructure. This is your chance to vote for your community, what ever State Electorate you  are registered in. Firstly, you must make sure you have 2 things:

1. Your Medicare Card is updated with your  address
2. You have a ServiceNSW account using your email address

Go to https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/projects

Type in Mount Druitt for community members registered in Mount Druitt Electoral Role. That will show you what projects you  can vote for. The first one you shortlist is the first one you elect and so on....

 So far in Mount Druitt you can vote on the following:

1. Say No To Ice Day
2. Western Sydney Youth Aboriginal Alliance (WSYAA)
3.  Cafe & Kitchen Upgrade
4. Morreau Reserve, Rooty Hill, Netball Courts Upgrade
5. Keeping Safe in Mount Druitt
6. Toilets Renovation
7. Joe McAleer Park; Make this ground great again
8. Mittigar Reserve, Hassall Grove Boundary Fencing

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NSW Government News This Week

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NSW Paper Deeds of Property Go Missing 1st July 2019 For NSW New Home Owners

As from the  1st of July 2019, new home owners will not be provided a legal 'Paper Deed' anymore confirming ownership of property. The NSW Government is going Electrical. Click here for NSW Conneyancing Laws for Electronic Lodgement

This also means  possibly  no lunches/dinners  between purchasing and vendor solicitors anymore.

I feel that this is not good enough, when legal 'paper deeds' have been going around for a long time and also seem an important document to have with home ownership.

I have heard of scams that have occurred, as soon as a home owner goes on extended holiday - they come back seeing that there is a new occupant in house and property has been sold. 

I don't qualify for a waiver of  a waiver from an electronic nofitication of Deeds, Click here for NSW Conveyancing Laws 
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Click here for 2 house scams reported by ABC



I actually think that being stamped by  NSW Government Department and official on legal paper deeds, is essential in preventing this type of scam - leading to legal battles as to how does the original owner recover the  money spent or even the second owner. Every step must be taken by banks, lawyers, Real Estate Sales Agent to ensure the right identified person is purchasing or importantly selling the property. 

I'd go as far as a photograph with the Real Estate Agents with sellers side by side and also purchasers as well (these get uploaded to a National Property Registry and on Settlement ' Deeds are supplied to owners/lenders. Police checks would be recommend to be done prior to property being sold. 

Maybe I am old fashioned, maybe I don't understand what measures have been made to make this electronic new method  built for anti- fraud or will this bring new clientele to lawyers and solicitors.  I feel we are  trusting our Electronic computers too much - what happens if the best of hackers also break into this data... I would have left it as it was.

I'm just wondering the compensation that we will get, A letter from the NSW Attorneys General ( unsigned) confirming Title of Ownership. What proof do we get that we are owners of property? Isn't this a worry to you?

I suppose the one less cost that can't be charged to us any more is lunches/dinners that we pay for when solicitors/ lawyers/ conveyancing experts meet to exchange  payments for deeds.

Next thing everything will be paperless: legal documents and legal papers, income tax returns, no signing of property sales, .......

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NSW Government - Upgrade Open Spaces For Sydney Communities

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All NSW Drink Drivers Lose Licence

Be careful with new

 Road Rules.......

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Protect Yourself With A Flu Shot This Winter - NSW Government

Consult your doctor and get vaccinated against the flu before winter arrives. Click here for details

Active Living - NSW January/ February Edition

I am inspired with things that make us live harmoniously altogether. Things that are positive for our community. It is important that we all get on together, not only for the benefit of ourselves but for the benefit of our community and world peace.

Sometimes we need to change with the times and that is important to us as we get older and wiser. We have to self - educate ourselves and by sharing things, we show we are caring.

Here is some ideas for us to possibly look into ' Active Living'. This keeps us going day to day, keeping ourselves being doing things we enjoy, every day:

WELCOME TO THE ACTIVE LIVING NSW JANUARY / FEBRUARY BULLETIN

This bulletin reports up to date news, resources and research of interest to people who want to promote active living and healthy built environments in NSW.

Disclaimer: Active Living NSW does not recommend or endorse any commercial products, processes or services that may be displayed through bulletin hyperlinks.You can view past editions of the bulletin here.

Like and follow our Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages to keep up to date with latest active living and healthy built environment news and don't forget to check out our website:  www.activelivingnsw.com.au 

CREATING WALKABLE 
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW

Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)? 
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government.  Find out more here.

 

 

 

 

MAYBE MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES 

Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)? 
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.

 

 

A DECADE ON HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS 

Check out Susan Thompson's article in the New Planner on healthy built environments. The article is a great reflection on planning for healthy spaces and places over the past decade and opportunities for the next decade.

 

 

 

 

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A QUEENSLAND WALKING STRATEGY

The Queensland Government has taken the first steps towards developing a state-wide walking strategy. While community consultation closed in early February, check out the Ideas Wall, collating feedback from the public on their favourite walks, ideas for improvement, and plans for the future of walking.

 

 

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY: WHO IS LEADING THE WAY WITH AVs?

The Netherlands is leading the way in being ready for driverless cars according to a new study from KPMG International. In terms of overall readiness for AVs, The Netherlands is followed by Singapore and the United States, with Australia ranking 14th. The study assessed 20 countries on four pillars including: technology and innovation, infrastructure, policy and legislation, and consumer acceptance. This article lists the top 10 countries most prepared and ready for AVs.

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRANSPORT

Have you seen the Move series? Learn more about the technology-driven future of transport including autonomous vehicles, on-demand services, flying cars, electric scooters and next generation hoverboards from this six part online TV series.

 

 

NEW GUIDE: PLANNING FOR CONNECTED AVs

Have you seen this new guide released in Jan 2019 on planning for connected autonomous vehicles? The manual, prepared by Mott MacDonald, sets the scene, defines problems, asks questions and makes recommendations to help local authorities, transport planners and engineers.

 

 

 

NEW ACTIVE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL GUIDE The Heart Foundation and Architectus have teamed up to produce a new report that unpacks how active travel to school benefits communities – and how it can be done. With over 70% of children not walking or riding to school, the report demonstrates how a few improvements to our streets can encourage more children to walk, ride and scoot to school, profiling different urban forms across NSW.

 

 

ADDRESSING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORT INFORMATION GAP

Check out this article from Veitch Lister Consulting. The article outlines several strategies to address the current information gap faced by economists when assessing active transport projects, such as through cost benefit analysis. 

 

CHECK THIS OUT >>>

 

 

ACTIVE LIVING NSW'S NEW PROJECT Active Living NSW has engaged Dr Danny Wiggins to prepare a guide to assist councils and other stakeholders integrate healthy eating and active living principles in  councils' corporate and strategic planning. A project summary is available on our website here. Watch this space for the forthcoming draft guide!

 

EXAMPLE LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT NOW AVAILABLE 

The Department of Planning and Environment have recently released an example structure of a local strategic planning statement to assist councils across NSW. A recent presentation to the HPEWG provides some guidance on drawing connection between Regional and District Plans to integrate healthy built environment planning into local strategic planning statements.

 

 

NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL'S DRAFT WALKING PLAN  Northern Beaches Council is currently exhibiting their draft walking plan. Take a look here. We love the idea of a Walkshop where community members take to the streets to talk all things walking with Council's Active Travel Officer. Comments close 3 March 2019.

 

IN THE KNOW >>>

Are AVs good or bad for our health? Or both?

With all of the talk around autonomous vehicles lately, there is little consensus on how they may impact on our health. A recent study into the Australian public’s views of the possible health benefits of autonomous vehicles found there is greater awareness around reduced injuries from crashes, stress reduction and greater mobility for the elderly/people living with disability, promoting a more inclusive society. However, physical activity overall may decrease with convenient private transport options without appropriate planning strategies to promote active transport. The future, it seems, is up to us.

 

 

NOW OPEN

Newcastle Light Rail

The Newcastle Light Rail has begun operation with a community open day on Sun 17 Feb. Click here for more information on the light rail service.

We are delighted to announce that Keeley Allen joined the Active Living NSW team as the Senior Project Officer on 30 January.

 

CREATING WALKABLE 
NEIGHBOURHOODS IN NSW

Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)? 
People living in walkable neighbourhoods are on average 3kg lighter than those in non walkable neighbourhoods. This is one of the many exciting research findings in the NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for creating walkable neighbourhoods. The new Action Resource sets out our current legislative and policy context, existing evidence on the need for and benefits of walking and practical strategies to support walkable neighbourhoods across government.  Find out more here.

 

 

 

 

MAYBE MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES 

Have you seen this new resource by the NSW Healthy Planning Expert Working Group (HPEWG)? 
Did you know that for every dollar invested in planting trees, US cities have seen an average $2.25 return on their investment each year? Perhaps money (and cost savings) really can grow on trees. The new NSW Healthy Planning Action Resource for urban cooling with green infrastructure includes the latest research and evidence on the value of green infrastructure to support healthy, active communities. The Action Resource also provides the legislative and policy context and tips for implementing urban cooling in our NSW communities.

 

 

A DECADE ON HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS 

Check out Susan Thompson's article in the New Planner on healthy built environments. The article is a great reflection on planning for healthy spaces and places over the past decade and opportunities for the next decade.

 

 

 

 

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS A QUEENSLAND WALKING STRATEGY

The Queensland Government has taken the first steps towards developing a state-wide walking strategy. While community consultation closed in early February, check out the Ideas Wall, collating feedback from the public on their favourite walks, ideas for improvement, and plans for the future of walking.

 

 

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY: WHO IS LEADING THE WAY WITH AVs?

The Netherlands is leading the way in being ready for driverless cars according to a new study from KPMG International. In terms of overall readiness for AVs, The Netherlands is followed by Singapore and the United States, with Australia ranking 14th. The study assessed 20 countries on four pillars including: technology and innovation, infrastructure, policy and legislation, and consumer acceptance. This article lists the top 10 countries most prepared and ready for AVs.

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN TRANSPORT

Have you seen the Move series? Learn more about the technology-driven future of transport including autonomous vehicles, on-demand services, flying cars, electric scooters and next generation hoverboards from this six part online TV series.

 

 

NEW GUIDE: PLANNING FOR CONNECTED AVs

Have you seen this new guide released in Jan 2019 on planning for connected autonomous vehicles? The manual, prepared by Mott MacDonald, sets the scene, defines problems, asks questions and makes recommendations to help local authorities, transport planners and engineers.

 

 

 

NEW ACTIVE TRAVEL TO SCHOOL GUIDE The Heart Foundation and Architectus have teamed up to produce a new report that unpacks how active travel to school benefits communities – and how it can be done. With over 70% of children not walking or riding to school, the report demonstrates how a few improvements to our streets can encourage more children to walk, ride and scoot to school, profiling different urban forms across NSW.

 

 

ADDRESSING AN ACTIVE TRANSPORT INFORMATION GAP

Check out this article from Veitch Lister Consulting. The article outlines several strategies to address the current information gap faced by economists when assessing active transport projects, such as through cost benefit analysis. 

 

CHECK THIS OUT >>>

 

 

ACTIVE LIVING NSW'S NEW PROJECT Active Living NSW has engaged Dr Danny Wiggins to prepare a guide to assist councils and other stakeholders integrate healthy eating and active living principles in  councils' corporate and strategic planning. A project summary is available on our website here. Watch this space for the forthcoming draft guide!

 

EXAMPLE LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT NOW AVAILABLE 

The Department of Planning and Environment have recently released an example structure of a local strategic planning statement to assist councils across NSW. A recent presentation to the HPEWG provides some guidance on drawing connection between Regional and District Plans to integrate healthy built environment planning into local strategic planning statements.

 

 

NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL'S DRAFT WALKING PLAN  Northern Beaches Council is currently exhibiting their draft walking plan. Take a look here. We love the idea of a Walkshop where community members take to the streets to talk all things walking with Council's Active Travel Officer. Comments close 3 March 2019.

 

IN THE KNOW >>>

Are AVs good or bad for our health? Or both?

With all of the talk around autonomous vehicles lately, there is little consensus on how they may impact on our health. A recent study into the Australian public’s views of the possible health benefits of autonomous vehicles found there is greater awareness around reduced injuries from crashes, stress reduction and greater mobility for the elderly/people living with disability, promoting a more inclusive society. However, physical activity overall may decrease with convenient private transport options without appropriate planning strategies to promote active transport. The future, it seems, is up to us.

 

 

NOW OPEN

Newcastle Light Rail

The Newcastle Light Rail has begun operation with a community open day on Sun 17 Feb. Click here for more information on the light rail service.

Active Living NSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures, and Elders past, present and future.