Counselling and Local Walks

The Richardson Support House Team are very pleased to welcome a new tenant in the building - Robyn, a social worker, started here last week. Robyn has many years experience particularly with children, chronic conditions, family and relationship counselling. She will also be available for general counselling. So now there is a Psychologist, Psychologist Intern, and Social Worker available for community counselling needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us for further details on 02 62918009.

The Walking Group is going well, now meeting on Monday mornings at 9.30am. The group walks 15 minutes out and 15 minutes back. Everyone can then join us for a cuppa or cool drink at Richardson Support House (RSH). There are some very pleasant walks in Richardson. The Bike path from Isabella Plains to Calwell is only a short distance from RSH. Much to the children's delight, there is a playground just before the road underpass to Calwell.

We have talked to people about what interesting walks are available locally. The local Girl Guide Unit recently visited the Indigenous Axe Grinding Grooves at Theodore. The access is via Christmas Street in Theodore. A short walk along the reserve road (access through large gate) brings you to an access gap in the fence. The fence protects the grasslands on the hill. If you walk towards to large trees on the top of the rise (eastward) the grooves are easily found in several rock banks along the ground. It is a special place.

The children have several favourite walks locally - particularly in the school holidays! The walks and excellent playground at Tidbinbilla are always worth visiting. Then a short drive to Burra provides some interesting walks to "London Bridge" - a rock arch over the River there.

Apart from that there are bike paths throughout the local suburbs. The children always enjoy ending up at the Fadden Pines Reserve which has a skate area and terrific playground.

Happy walking in the holidays!
The Richardson Support House Team