A strong community looks after its own.
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The Illawarra has a strong track record in that regard.
Look at the wonderful support it puts behind events such as Convoy as a perfect example.
Another fine example of how we look after our own was on full display on Thursday.
KidzWish has been a much loved and supported Illawarra children’s charity, which carries the catchcry of “charity begins at home”.
It was formed in 2004 to provide support and assistance to disabled or the disadvantaged children of the Illawarra region.
Since then the charity has helped hundreds of children faced with a range of situations and from a range of backgrounds.
Now the charity has a new place.
The first sod was turned on Thursday on the construction of KidzWish Place, a $3.8million at Flinders.
The first sods were turned not by pollies, as is tradition, but some of the young people KidzWish has helped.
The new facility will include six therapy rooms, a music and dance studio, sports hall and a ‘magic cupboard’ of toys.
It is being built on land gifted to the charity by the Shellharbour Council.
The project is jointly funded by the Federal Government ($915,456); State Government ($248,000) and KidzWish Foundation ($2.64 million).
Congratulations to all involved in the development in making this dream become a reality and to all those who have donated.
It’s hoped the KidzWish Place facility will be opened by mid next year.
CRUISE SHIP AHOY
Wollongong remains a viable and open prospect for cruise companies looking to exit a gridlocked Sydney Harbour.
Royal Caribbean has announced it will be taking one of its largest ships of of Sydney and pointing it towards Asia due to Sydney Harbour being at capacity.
Wollongong last year proved its potential as a cruise point by welcoming Royal’s Radiance of the Seas for its first ever visit to the region and more visits followed.
Already at least another two visits are booked for next season in January and March.
If Sydney is fully booked as this would suggest , Port Kembla has proved it is ready to be a viable alternative as a turnaround port in close proximity to Sydney.