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Introduction
I am pleased to supply the quarterly report for
July to September 2015, from the Royal Hutt River Legion (RHRL) – 1st
Barton Platoon.
I am glad to report
that all members and supporters of the 1st Barton Platoon participated in
meeting the priorities established in the Second Quarter After Action
Report; provide gifts for seniors; provide appropriate books and
periodicals to libraries, hospitals, doctor’s surgeries, retirement
villages and other community organizations; support refugees; provide food
for homeless people; collect cat food for the Animal Protection Society
and recruitment.
Lt Amanda Casselton has
embarked upon part-time study and is caring for a close relative, in
addition to her paid employment. In spite of these
responsibilities she remains
committed to the platoon, contributing her time and
expertise to our activities.
During the last three months she has made a particular contribution to
providing periodicals to the Shire of Manjimup Public Library. The magazines
and journals thus contributed are greatly appreciated by library staff and
clients. Lt Casselton has also helped to purchase cat food which was donated
to the Animal Protection Society of WA.
Sgt Oliver has
maintained her interest in the well-being of people in residential mental
health care facilities; she has been active in ensuring that magazines and
books are provided to the High Dependency Unit at the Armadale Medical
Centre. Sgt Oliver has also helped to allocate and
wrap birthday gifts for socially isolated seniors at Amaroo
Retirement Village.
Both Lt Casselton and
Sgt Oliver contributed to a fundraiser for Middle Eastern refugees, helping
to raise $500 dollars for Benevolent Hands Inc.
Ms Jennifer Jenkins
continues to support the Platoon, donating magazines which have been passed
on to patients at the Armadale Health Service High Dependency Unit. Her
contribution is appreciated by all members of our Platoon.
Activities July to September 2015
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Animal Welfare:
Maj Barton and Lt
Casselton purchased cat food which they donated to the Animal Protection
Society of WA (APSWA), along with a large amount of food collected by
Lovely Nails Perth CBD. Mr. John Oliver helped to deliver the food to the
APSWA
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Culturally &
Linguistically Diverse Background Western Australians:
Maj. Barton & Lt. Casselton circulated the Ethnic Communities Council of
WA newsletter via Warren Blackwood Human Services Network (WBHSN).
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Domestic Violence:
Maj. Barton posted information on a fundraising
book launch by 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty, with a percentage of
sales at the launch to go to the Woman’s Council for Domestic and Family
Violence Services, on WBHSN and the Western Australian Information Network (WAIN).
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Information Provision:
Maj Barton & Lt Casselton posted links to information on workplace bullying
provided by the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Western Australian
Department of Commerce, the Fair Work Ombudsman and Safe Work Australia on
WBHSN and WAIN.
Maj Barton & Lt Casselton forwarded the “August 2015 WA Equal Opportunity
Commission e-bulletin” via WBHSN.
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Literacy:
Maj.
Barton donated 20 “Penguin Sixties Classics,” produced to mark Penguin
Book’s 60th anniversary, to an Indonesian migrant learning
English.
Maj.
Barton posted information on the “Read, Write Now” conference on WAIN.
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Health:
Maj. Barton visited a Northcliffe woman,
recovering in Perth from a double mastectomy, providing her with fresh fruit
and books.
Maj Barton & Lt Casselton distributed the August 2015 issue of “Health
Bites,” the newsletter of Diabetes WA, via WBHSN.
Lt Casselton helped a woman incapacitated following an accident with washing
and other household tasks.
The platoon donated two CDs, “The Little River Band – The Definitive
Collection” and “Kate Bush – The Whole Story” to Manjimup Red Cross,
provided by Mr. David Whitford.
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Homeless People:
Maj Barton provided food to ten homeless people
begging in inner city Perth.
Sgt Oliver assisted a
homeless man to buy food.
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Public Libraries:
Maj. Barton & Lt. Casselton donated the July 2015
edition of “The Monthly” and the autumn 2015 issue of “Policy” to the Shire
of Manjimup Public Library.
Maj. Barton & Lt.
Casselton donated the June - July 2015 edition of “Foreign Affairs” to the
Shire of Manjimup Public Library.
Maj. Barton & Lt.
Casselton donated the August 2015 edition of “The Monthly” and the
July-August 2015 issue of “Skeptical Inquirer” to the Shire of Manjimup
Public Library.
Maj. Barton & Lt.
Casselton donated the September 2015 edition of “The Monthly” to the Shire
of Manjimup Public Library.
Maj Barton and Sgt
Oliver donated the September / October 2015 issue of “Foreign Affairs” to
the Shire of Manjimup Public Library.
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Mental Health:
Maj. Barton and Sgt Oliver donated 20 copies of “Australian Family Tree,”
“The Big Issue,” “Classic Gardens,” “Country Style,” “Easy Gardening,” “The
Economist,” “Inspiring Backyards,” “Inside History,” Readers Digest,” “Scots
Magazine,” and “The Weekend Australian Magazine” along with ten young adult
level books to the Armadale Health Service High Dependency Unit.
Maj.
Barton and Sgt Oliver donated 10 fresh oranges to patients in the Armadale
Health Service High Dependency Unit.
Sgt Oliver and Ms. Amna
Hansia donated a transistor radio to an elderly patient in the Armadale
Health Service High Dependency Unit.
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Rural:
Maj. Barton cut wood for the Minimum branch
of the Country Women’s Association (CWA).
Maj. Barton donated a
new CD player / radio to Manjimup CWA.
Maj. Barton attended a
meeting of the Warren Blackwood Human Services Network in Bridgetown and
presented a short report on the activities of the RHRL.
Maj. Barton sent the
Shire of Manjimup Community Development Officer, a copy of “Ice on the
Highway” (“Weekend Australian Magazine, 11-12 July 2015, pp. 22-26) about
methamphetamine (ice) use in rural NSW.
Maj. Barton and Lt.
Casselton posted information on snakes and first aid for snakebites on WAIN
and WBHSN. The Manjimup
Maj Barton and Lt
Casselton donated a solar security light with motion sensor to Manjimup CWA
after concerns were raised regarding security at the CWA center
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Refugees
The platoon organized a fundraising party to
support Benevolent Hands. Maj. Barton took responsibility for invitations,
Lt. Casselton provided soft drinks, Sgt Oliver and her mother, Mrs Norina
Oliver, provided a cake. The platoon supporters
also assisted, Dame Maha
Abdulmunem
and Firas Al-Moola Husen Al-Hashimy hosted the event and took charge of
catering, Mark Chowan donated serviettes, and Ms Jessica Higgins provided
paper plates and cutlery, Eileen Simms and Ruby Sims-Cumbers provided desert
and Polly Valentine donated fresh fruit. Mr.
Thomas Goh and Dr Janie Goh donated $100.00 toward the event and Mr. Stephen
O’Brian contributed $25.00 Twenty one people attended and the event raised
$500.00 which was used to assist Middle-eastern refugees settling in WA.
Maj. Barton provided
clerical support to Benevolent Hands and proof read a university essay
written by an Iraqi refugee.
Maj Barton and Sgt
Oliver posted a list of 24 online resources for refugees and asylum seekers
on WBHSN.
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Seniors
Maj Barton and Sgt Oliver provided gifts for eight
socially isolated seniors in the Amaroo Retirement Village. This support was
acknowledged with a ‘Thank You’ card from the Therapy Coordinator at Amaroo.
We would also like to acknowledge the support of Booksabillia, who have
provided new books for us to pass on to seniors. Sadly Booksabillia have
closed their doors, due to the proprietor, Colin Lupton, retiring, depriving
RHRL of a strong supporter.
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Priorities for Last
Quarter 2014
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Continue to provide food to homeless
people
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Continue to provide gifts for
socially isolated seniors
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Continue to provide magazines and
journals to public libraries
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Provide herbal teas to Armadale
Health Service Mental Health Unit
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Collect toys to give to children
staying at Starick Services over Christmas.
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Recruitment
Yours in H.R.H. service.
Maj.Sir Richard Ananda Barton KCOWL, KCRO, MCM,
MIOM
1st Barton Platoon
Royal Hutt River Legion
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