Ageism – The neglected discrimination
In July this year the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) published a report Changing perspectives: testing an ageism intervention.
In her introduction, Dr Kay Patterson,...
Meet the neighbours: come and join Sculpture in the Valley’s amazing team of volunteers
Sculpture in the Valley exhibits each two years, with meaningful indoor and outdoor art displayed in a beautiful rural setting. Against a backdrop of...
Combatting slavery
On 1 August 1834, an Act of Parliament came into effect in the United Kingdom and the British Empire that abolished slavery. The idea...
Firey Tales
Captain’s message
Last month provided challenging call-outs including separate vehicle and structure fires within two days of each other. Thankfully, there are few structure fires...
FIG’s 10th birthday
It all began in January 2013, with Carl Leddy and Larraine Hahlos inviting interested persons to a meeting at their art gallery to present...
Kangaroo Valley Public School
What do you want to be when you grow up?
On the last day of Term 2, our KVPS students dressed up as what they...
Preschool News
The preschool booked a special treat for the children – a live stage show. Lionel Robinson presented his show, “Spotty Bear’s Amazing Journey.” The...
Historical Heist
The end of June disappointingly saw a break-in at the Kangaroo Valley Pioneer Village Museum with many unique and special objects stolen. All of...
Chris Willson 1954 – 2023
Sadly, Chris Willson lost his battle with melanoma and passed away on Monday 12 June 2023 at the age of 68. The service was...
Staying sharp as we age
Dr Ross Walker
Many studies have been undertaken to help determine if there are any habits or actions we can undertake as we reach the...
Preschool News
One of our wonderful educators, Fiona Nelson, was presented with a special gift to commemorate over 10 years of service to Kangaroo Valley Preschool....
Disability and the Church
Disability is something that affects us all. It is estimated that over four million people in Australia live with some form of disability. Over...
For Our Elders
Reconciliation Allies Kangaroo Valley (RAKV) are once again commemorating NAIDOC week, which takes place from 2-9 July, and we thank Kangaroo Valley Voice for...
NAIDOC Week Documentary Screening: Inferno Without Borders
Why we all need to respect the environment and listen to Indigenous wisdom
The award-winning film Inferno Without Borders by Sandrine Charruyer is a thought-provoking...
News from KVPS
World Environment Day
On Monday 5 June we celebrated World Environment Day. The theme for this year was ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. In the library, we...
Firey Tales
Captains Message
Another busy and varied month has seen the brigade called to four incidents: ambulance assistance, animal rescue, smoke sighting and trees alight, as...
Recognition for Lions
Lions recently had their changeover meal at Jing Jo’s. As usual the catering was magnificent. The club also took this as an opportunity to...
Reaching 60?
Many of us feel less than excited about getting older, but there are many benefits in reaching a point in your life where you...
Friends of the Brush-Tailed Rock-Wallaby
Two positions vacant
Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies were once common throughout Eastern Australia. Now they are endangered. The Friends of the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby are working to help pull...