There were trials held for selections for the 2013 NSW Nationals squad at Allambie Heights on Saturday, 24 November 2012. Dalton Ong, Troy Parker and Michael Blair all competed, with Dalton Ong selected for the squad. Congratulations Dalton!
We held our branch Christmas Picnic at Blackbutt Reserve, Kotara (near Newcastle) on November 17. Despite the weather not looking great, we had a big turnout and thankfully the rain stayed away. Santa showed up in the afternoon and handed out presents to all the children – even to some of the older children! It […]
On Saturday, 3 November starting at 11am we held a branch meeting at the home of the Mamulas in Greystanes (Western Sydney) . Following the meeting we had a bbq lunch kindly put on by the Mamulas.
***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CONNECTED FOUNDATION*** Due to an overwhelming response by their supporters, ConnecTeD Foundation has moved the date of their “Diamonds are Forever Ball” which was scheduled for 20th October 2012 to May 2013 – date TBC. This will now ensure that ConnecTeD’s major fundraising event will be their largest, most glamorous and successful, […]
The NSW branch hosted the annual SSPA convention at the Elanora Heights Conference Centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. The week was a great success, with over 100 people attending during the course of the week. From all reports, everyone had a tremendous time and it was wonderful to see both new families as well as […]
With the 2012 Paralympics in London over, SSPA NSW would like to congratulate the entire Australian team on their performance, including short statured members Grant Patterson from Queensland, Tanya Huebner from Victoria and Reagan Wickens and Sarah Rose from NSW, all competing in swimming. Australia achieved a great result, coming in 5th in the gold […]
Reagan Wickens, from Sydney’s Southern Districts, is competing in his first Paralympic Games in London this year. The St George & Sutherland Shire Leader have published a great article on his story. Read it here: http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/sport/olympics/ready-to-go-for-paralympics-gold/2650759.aspx Good luck Reagan!
The ConnecTeD Foundation held their annual Education and Family Fun Picnic Day at Auburn Community Gardens on 19th August 2012. They teamed up with the MPS society this year to hold a combined Education and Family fun day. They had plenty in store for all who attended including: Face Fiction for kids fun, face painting, games […]
The SSPA NSW 2012 AGM was held at Westmead Children’s Hospital on Saturday 18th August. At the AGM we held our elections for 2012/13 NSW positions. The newly elected committee are: President: Michael Blair Secretary: Brittany Mamula Treasurer: Troy Parker Social Co-ordinators: Brittany Mamula, Tracey Mamula, Dawn Bos Sports Co-ordinators: Brittany Mamula, Dawn Bos Committee Members: […]
Following recent success at the 2012 Melbourne Open in June, the NSW group travelled down to Melbourne again for the 2012 Li-Ning Victorian Para-Badminton Open on July 14. It was the first time the Victorian Open had included the dwarf class and there were competitors from both NSW and Victoria. The results were: Mens Singles Winner […]