Do something, now
Footage of the treatment meted out to juveniles in a Northern Territory institution on the ABC are reminiscent of a medieval torture chamber.
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The people responsible for designing, making, approving and using the restraining chair (for want of a better term) do not belong in a ‘civilised’ society in 2016.
Full marks to our Prime Minister for immediately setting the wheels in motion to implement a Royal Commission into this disgraceful blot on our history.
However, what is being done now to ensure this barbaric treatment is halted immediately? Are these juveniles still being abused? Or do they have to wait until the results of the Royal Commission have been analysed before any changes are made? And are they protected from the people who have ordered and carried out these actions?
These juveniles are no angels I am sure, but they must be very fearful right now. And that is inexcusable.
Wendy Cooksey, Wodonga
Cuppa changes the world
On behalf of Cancer Council NSW, I would like to thank the entire community of Albury-Wodonga for gathering together, sharing a cuppa and tasty treats, and giving support to those affected by cancer by participating in Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this year.
Over 200 locals, businesses and schools hosted a Biggest Morning Tea during May and June, helping raise over $451,202 across the Western NSW region.
Funds raised from Biggest Morning Teas in the home, in the office, in the local community and at school this year will allow Cancer Council NSW to continue to fund vital cancer research, prevention programs, advocacy, and information and support services.
This will support the 45,000 people across NSW who will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone.
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is now in its 23rd year, so I say thank you once again to the Albury-Wodonga community for continuing to make every morning tea matter and for their ongoing support.
Brianna Carracher, community events co-ordinator, Cancer Council NSW
Sessions on NDIS
Vision Australia is holding a series of free information sessions on the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Albury and Wangaratta.
The Albury sessions will be held at the LibraryMuseum from noon until 2pm and again from 5-7pm on Thursday, August 4.
Wangaratta residents can attend the session at the Wangaratta Library on Friday, August 5, from 11am until 1.30pm.
People with disabilities, with a vision loss or anyone interested in finding out more about the NDIS are encouraged to attend these very important sessions as the scheme is rolled out across Australia.
Helen Vey, Vision Australia regional manager
Add a bit of colour
IN light of the finding that the golliwog is a racist symbol, I have a suggestion that may allow the dolls to be kept. Why not make them in the colours of the rainbow?
Walter Turner, Wodonga
More funding please
It is welcome news that the Victorian government will fund community support trials at Wangaratta with a plan to halve deaths from suicide over the next 10 years (The Border Mail, July 29).
Mental illness and suicide are not issues that can be fixed with “political solutions”. They are community issues that need a whole-of-community approach.
But part of that is getting the appropriate funding to support these kinds of initiatives. I am always amazed by the courage of people like Donna Mayes. Despite what must be an immense grief at losing her son, she has added her voice to the choir for change in the hope it might save lives.
