The Hon. John Dawkins MLC | Politician
The Hon. John Dawkins MLC
Phone: +61 8 8237 9118
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25.01.2022 This morning I searched for the oldest book in our collection which references the land mass now called Australia. The winning book was published in 1698. The a...uthor is William Dampier. The full title has 91 words so will stick with the basic: ‘A New Voyage Round the World’. The landmass is called ‘New Holland’ or ‘Terra Australis Incognita’. The former term is in the full title, hence the inclusion here! Some examples of text and maps from this volume, one of four we have by Dampier. See more
24.01.2022 A great privilege to conduct the election of office bearers at Sunday’s AGM of the Gawler Suicide Prevention Community Group at the Salvation Army Riverside Centre. It was also pleasing to introduce the guest speaker, Nathan Bolton - a member of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention. Congratulations to new Chairperson Lee-Anne Bennett, who succeeded Cr Cody Davies in that role. Also pictured are Robyn Stecker, long-serving secretary & new vice chairperson who was awarded the group’s first Life Member award, and new secretary Karen McColl.
24.01.2022 COPPER COAST COUNCIL UNIVERSITY CENTRE The Copper Coast Council and the Federal Government have finalised a Grant Agreement to establish the new Copper Coast ...Council University Centre at the Kadina TAFE University Courses will be provided in conjunction with the Spencer Gulf Uni Hub from the first Semester in 2021 Enquiries can be made to Uni Hub via email [email protected] or via phone (08) 8656 9951 Council is also working with TAFE SA for the necessary fit out for the University Centre in Kadina More information is provided in Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey's Media Release Further updates will be available soon See more
22.01.2022 It's hard to see in these photos, but these beautiful leadlight windows at Angaston Uniting Church are in urgent need of a facelift. On closer inspection, the l...ead which holds the beautiful stained glass in place has deteriorated and buckled. The windows have well and truly earned their keep, having been in place since 1882 - almost 140 years! - after being donated to the church by Mr John Howard Angas. By this stage, they were already well travelled, having come out from England in 1878 by ship to Wallaroo, and then transported by dray to Angaston by Mr Frederic Thorn - Elizabeth Sibley's great-grandfather - on his return trip after carting fresh fruit to Wallaroo. To replace the windows would cost more than $400,000, so the congregation has decided to repair them at a cost of about $40,000, with work by Adelaide Artistic Glass starting today. This is costly for the small congregation, and so the committee - led by Ross Dawkins - is seeking support from the community to help repair and preserve this historical piece, which I have been only too happy to support! If you are also able to help with a small donation, there are two ways to contribute: you can visit the GoFundMe page (link below), or donate directly to the Angaston Uniting Church bank account (BSB 085-799, Account No 508075740). GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/angaston-uniting-church-stain-gl Angaston Barossa, Angaston Heritage, Uniting Church in SA, My Barossa
22.01.2022 Take advantage of our special early bird pricing and secure your spot at the 2021 Suicide Prevention Symposium. Join us to hear from expert international speakers and researchers about the latest in suicide prevention programs and services. Find out more: http://ow.ly/U4jS50D0ZBa
22.01.2022 Look what can be done in a year!! Almost 12 months ago I was out in Two Wells presenting a cheque to the Two Wells Bowling Club and even COVID-19 couldn’t sto...p them!! They’ve completed their new synthetic greens, thanks to a Community Recreation and Sports Facilities Program grant for $200,000 and it looks beautiful. The CRSFP is open again for grants up to $1 million on a dollar-for-dollar basis. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3mYZO3Y
21.01.2022 What a phenomenal football career! Congratulations to past player Jarred Allmond on his 200th SANFL game this Saturday! This is an outstanding achievement and ...we are all very proud! Jarred played all his junior football at Two Wells and was also a player in the 2012 A grade premiership! We wish you best of luck for Saturday & hopefully see you around the club in future
21.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came to our AGM, which was a big success. We have two further monthly meetings for 2020 with the next being Tuesday October 6 at the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Room 3. We commence at 6.30pm and finish by 8pm. All are welcome!
21.01.2022 Our network had a display and got to talk to lots of new residents to Millicent at an expo put on by the Millicent & Surrounds Health Support Group. Such a great initiative.
20.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak in South Australia, we’ve had to cancel the in-person event for Walk Through The Darkness ...and into the ligh...t .... But this Saturday, we still plan to commemorate 'International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day' and invite everyone who feels comfortable to participate in a 'Virtual Remembrance', on the Walk Through the Darkness Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1Eewx6NIF. As many of you know, each year at the end of the remembrance ceremony we usually ask people to name the person they have come to remember. As a way to replicate this in a virtual way, AnglicareSA is asking those who feel comfortable to make a post in the ‘discussion’ section of the event page - including the name of the person you are remembering and a short message to, or about them. We understand this day is a very important day for people who have lost someone to suicide, and coming together to remember lives lost to suicide helps raise awareness of the impact of suicide on our community
19.01.2022 Welcome everyone to our brand new Facebook Home! Seeds of Hope Suicide Prevention Network is a local network based in the Barossa and beyond. A place where we ...stand shoulder to shoulder as a community, a tribe, working together to speak out about mental health issues, building awareness, sharing resources and standing together with those around us struggling alone. Please like and share this page and touch back regularly for news events and information. Also let us know if you want to be involved! Standing together, Kind regards, The Seeds Of Hope Team!
17.01.2022 A great privilege for Sheila & I to join in the service & celebrations to mark 175 years since Rev Ridgway Newland opened the first Tabernacle church at Yilki (Encounter Bay). The second church - now the hall - was built in Victor Harbor in 1869 and the third, adjacent church was completed in 1927. Great that Uniting Church President Dr Diedre Palmer, South Australian Moderator Bronte Wilson & former Moderator Rev Sue Ellis could participate. Given that Ridgway Newland was the first District Council Chairman for the area it was also good that City of Victor Harbor Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins was in attendance. Well done to Newland Memorial Congregation Chairman Geoff Penhall, Rev Dr Adrian Brown and all who made the day such a success.
17.01.2022 It’s normal to feel worried during times of uncertainty. If you need talk to someone about how you are feeling, please reach out to our network of specialist se...rvices who are here to help. Visit our COVID-19 Mental Health support web portal for resources, including online chat services, and more information: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID19MentalHealthSupport.
17.01.2022 It was great to catch up with the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) team late last week to acknowledge the finalisation of the regulations relating to the Surrogacy Act. SALRI delivered a report at the request of the Attorney-General in late 2018 which formed the basis of the Government legislation which passed both Houses last year. These regulations mark the completion of my 15 year quest of legalisation & advancement of altruistic surrogacy in SA. Pictured with Professor John Williams (Director), Dr David Plater (Deputy Director) and Researchers Madeleine Thompson & Anita Brunacci
17.01.2022 Big thanks to the sponsors of this years festival. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, Australian Government Building Better Regions Fund and Meat and Livestock ...Australia. Simon Millcock - Event Coordinator with Local Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Mayor Wayne Thomas as the Sunday Roast Watervale Hotel. See more
16.01.2022 Sheila & I were privileged to join graduates of the Welcoming Futures Program for dinner & to view their exhibition at Sparkke on Whitmore in the city this evening. The exhibition is a selection of pictures of them at work and in the studio, accompanied by their stories of arrival, of thriving and of being in SA , and what community and each other mean in our State. It is a delight to continue my involvement with this leadership development program and the inspiring young people who have benefited from participating in it. Thank you to Project Coordinator Alexandra McGee, and to Welcome to Australia, for the invitation.
16.01.2022 ELLISTON & DISTRICTS... A NIGHT FOR THE BLOKES! Spread the word!
14.01.2022 Today the flags on Parliament House are half-mast in mourning and in tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Here is Prince Philip seated alongside Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Legislative Council in March 1954.
14.01.2022 The Salisbury Waterwheel Museum houses a historic waterwheel that was originally located behind the Old Spot Hotel on the banks of the Little Para River, which ...is now restored and re-established in a brick building at Pioneer Park in Salisbury. Built for the owner of the Old Spot Hotel, Frederick Heinrich Kuhlmann, in 1899, the wheel once pumped water across 30 acres of orange groves and market gardens. This project was a joint effort with the City of Salisbury, Rotary Club of Salisbury, Salisbury and District Historical Society Incorporated and local businesses. We have recently carried out additional works onsite that involved the installation of gutters in a colonial profile and PVC downpipes to remove and capture stormwater and drain it away from the building. A fresh coat of paint was applied to surrounding timber features and filling in the cracks of the mortar in the stonework. The waterwheel underwent metal work repairs and a new coat of paint and, to assist in preserving the new works on the waterwheel, a flush and pump system was installed to drain the wheel pit of water so the wheel remains dry and free from rust and further water damage. The waterwheel is open to the public on the first and third Sunday of the month and is operated by the Salisbury and District Historical Society
14.01.2022 A message from Emma for International Suicide Survivors Loss Day 2020 - 'For anyone who has recently been bereaved by suicide I really want to tell you that i...t does get easier. When you can, connect with others who have similar experiences, it lightens the load you carry and you won't feel so alone. Make a list of all the things you love and find a way to live them. When I lost my son in 2013 I felt that the world had changed and I didn't fit into it anymore, I had to reinvent and make it a place I could be with my grief. I surrounded myself with things I love even if I couldn't feel them. For me it was family and friends, my vegie patch, animals and nature. I made new traditions ones that included the love I have for my son, like all of my people enjoying apple pie on his birthday and step by step, year by year it began to get easier'. #StandBy #supportaftersuicide #suicideprevention #standbysupportaftersuicide #griefandloss #InternationalSuicideSurvivorsLossDay See more
13.01.2022 APFL Semi-Finals Details. Sat 19 Sep Semi Final 2 @ Two Wells Football Club 9:45am - U14 Two Wells V Mallala 10:50am - U17 Mallala V Two Wells... 12:30pm - Reserves Virginia V Bute 2:30pm - Bute V Virginia Sun 20 Sep Semi Final 1 @ Virginia Football Club 9:45am - U14 Bute V Angle Vale 10:50am - U17 Angle Vale V Bute 12:30pm - Reserves Two Wells V Mallala 2:30pm - Mallala V Two Wells ADMISSION ADULTS $8.00 SENIORS CARD $5.00 (MUST PRODUCE SENIOR CARD ON ENTRY) AGED UNDER 17 FREE Gates open at 8:00. NO BYO ALCOHOL. Please respect and obey directions from COVID Marshals and club/league officials.
13.01.2022 As Patron of both the Adelaide Plains Football League & the Two Wells Football Netball Sporting Club, it was good to get along to the season-opening fixture between the Roosters and Hummocks Watchman Eagles at Port Wakefield Oval today. It is 50 years since I first played on that ground & it was excellent to see it looking better than ever. Great to have community sport, including netball - which didn’t feature on the Adelaide Plains last year - up & running again.
12.01.2022 Sheila & I were delighted to attend the Hotham Memorial (Port Elliot) Uniting Church - where we were married in April last year - this morning. It was the first service of worship in the building since 15 March. Great music - especially the choir.
12.01.2022 A list of some of the incredible well-being groups in our EP region! Where are you from? Let us know below
12.01.2022 War Memorial at Smithfield We have recently refurbished the War Memorial to ensure the memory of the names of our fallen brave will not fade. The carved letter...ing and raised plaques have been retouched, and the acknowledgement plaque for the cross has undergone a dramatic refresh - see the before and after in the pics below. We are here to look after our public assets and ensure the history of our heroes is preserved for all. #wearehere #playfordheroes
11.01.2022 58mm of rain fell overnight! Our biggest rain event in over 4 years.
11.01.2022 A great privilege to speak about wellbeing & suicide prevention at the Industry Lunch which formed part of the inaugural Clare Valley Festival of Lamb, today. Delightful venue at Hillsview Estate, Auburn. Well done to Simon Millcock and the Mintaro Progress Association for having the vision to establish this six day festival. Pleased to meet Sandy & Rob Royal from Clare Valley Lions, which has supported the festival, along with the Lions District 201 C1.
11.01.2022 Next time you are visiting Port Augusta, make sure you stop into a local café or hotel and check out the innovative, eye catching coasters designed and distribu...ted by SILPAG under the National Suicide Prevention Trial Grant funded by Country SA PHN. These coasters are made up of images and messages from ’locals’ not only making them recognisable but also helping to reduce the stigma attached to mental health and suicide. #CSAPHN #SILPAG #SuicidePrevention See more
10.01.2022 Today’s question for the President of the Legislative Council: What is the role of the President? The Hon. John Dawkins MLC explains. #SAParli
09.01.2022 Pleased to sign my first Bill as President of the Legislative Council before personally delivering it to His Excellency the Governor this morning
09.01.2022 Good to meet with John Mannion & Jade Spicer from Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation in Parliament House today. Great to hear more about the excellent work Breakthrough is doing with a wide range of sporting organisations as well as the broader community in SA.
09.01.2022 Five years ago!
08.01.2022 This morning, as President, I received the resignation of Hon Mark Parnell after 15 years as a Member of the Legislative Council. I was pleased that Mark also signed the President’s Visitor’s Book as a ‘former MLC’. Mark’s position in the LegCo will be filled by a nomination from the Australian Greens (SA) to an Assembly of Members of both Houses when Parliament resumes.
07.01.2022 FARMERS BREAKFAST - MANTUNG HALL, SA 13 October 8.30am-10.30am Enjoy a morning and free breakfast hosted by the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. Networ...k with other local farmers plus hear presentations from Ag Industry experts and other inspiring stories from the region. RSVPs are essential. Register by the 9th of October to secure your spot. Email or call: Tammy O'Malley [email protected] 0478 123 542 For more information about the event visit: https://bit.ly/3mN84nc #FarmersBreakfast #MantungSA #KaroondaEastMurrayCouncil
07.01.2022 Later in the day it was great to accept the invitation from Mayor Glenn Docherty to attend the City of Playford Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Central Districts Football Club in Elizabeth.
06.01.2022 Yesterday, the Australian Government announced the appointment of Dr Bernadette Boss CSC as the new interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicid...e Prevention, to be formally confirmed subject to passage of the legislation. Dr Boss has extensive experience and expertise as both a Magistrate and Coroner, and has served in various command and staff roles in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) where she was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross. Through legislation currently before the Parliament, the National Commissioner has functions and substantial powers to inquire fully into deaths by suicide among ADF members and veterans. Once formally appointed, Dr Boss’s first action will be an independent review - with the powers of a Royal Commission - of the 419 suicides by veterans which occurred between 2001 and 2017. For more information on the National Commissioner, including the terms of reference for the review, visit https://www.nationalcommissionerdvsp.gov.au/. In February, I joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo), alongside veterans Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Fighting For Townsville, Vince Connelly MP, Senator Jim Molan, Gavin Pearce MP and Andrew Hastie MP at the announcement of this new National Commissioner (pictured). If you, or someone you know, need support, contact Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling - free and confidential support for current and former ADF personnel and families (1800 011 046) or ADF Mental Health All-hours Support Line - for current ADF personnel and families (1800 628 036), Lifeline (13 11 14), or Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467). More information on the National Commissioner’s appointment: https://bit.ly/30o83Nc
05.01.2022 A great privilege to participate in the annual SA Fire Fighters Memorial Service at the SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum in Naracoorte this morning. Thanks to Musem Vice Chairman Alan Hall for hosting the event in the absence of his father and Museum Chairman Rex Hall, who is currently in the Naracoorte hospital. Appreciated the opportunity to assist Nick McBride MP, who was representing Emergency Services Minister Vincent Tarzia, on behalf of the electorate of McKillop. Pleased that Barker MP Tony Pasin was representing the Prime Minister. The event was also supported by Mayor Erika Vickery ( Naracoorte-Lucindale), Mayor Des Noll (Wattle Range) & Mayor Richard Sage (Grant).
05.01.2022 Always good to attend the Karoonda Farm Fair & Show. Great weather today & a fabulous opportunity to catch up with people from across the Mallee region & beyond.
04.01.2022 Sheila and I enjoyed this morning’s Citizenship & Awards Ceremony conducted by the City of Tea Tree Gully at Sfera’s Convention Centre in Modbury.
01.01.2022 OUR FINAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED Thanks goes to our leadership team AND all stakeholders. We couldn't have made it this far without each and every c...ontributor! To see our submission, please follow the link below. We have an interview next week and the outcome will be shared on Monday, December 14th https://drive.google.com//18mJPmXbMD_lWM9ao_L5pOYjnZ/view
