06 Aug 2025

On FOCAL POINT:

• Karen Murphy AM shared news about the campaign to have lawn bowls included in the 2032 Brisbane Paralympic Games.
• Mia Gardiner, from Crime Stoppers Victoria, had news on why home security is a growing concern and some practical and helpful tips to minimise your chances of being a statistic.
• Dr Nadia Corsini, from Uni SA, spoke about Loneliness Awareness week; and exciting and innovative work tackling loneliness on a local scale that fosters stronger, more connected communities
• Maureen O Reilly, from the Vision Australia Library, invited all to an Author Reading; an In -Conversation and the 80th Children's Book Week.  

Resources: 

National Crimestoppers Link: https://crimestoppers.com.au/ 

Crimestoppers Vic: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/ 

Spark Connection: https://sparkconnection.org.au/ 

Vision Australia Library: http://www.visionaustralia.org/library 

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