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    SHCC has become a meeting point for culture, community, and connection, with cricket as the common ground.
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    Westie takes wins Heart Foundation’s national Golden Shoe Award

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    When Ian Watson heard that he had just won the Heart Foundation’s Australia-wide Golden Shoe award he wanted to tell the world.
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    Celebrating 20 years of Run For The Kids 

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    The true spirit of Christmas: giving from the heart

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    Find out how the joy of giving transforms lives during Christmas. Small gestures can bring happiness to families in need.
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    It’s never really about the Christmas ham

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    Marie Vakakis discusses the pressure of good intentions around the Christmas and what you can do to help manage the season.
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    Yes! There are swim schools for adults and they’re great!

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    One in four adults are either weak swimmers or non-swimmers but with patience, persistence and a good teacher, adults of any age can learn to swim. 
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    Families affected by drug addiction offered hope and brighter futures

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    Amongst the quiet streets and wide spaces of Melbourne’s western suburbs live children facing impossible barriers at home; parents battling drug addiction. 

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