New Zealand Police have announced the winner of the 2025 Race Unity Speech Awards is Jordyn Joy Pillay, of Ormiston Senior College in east Auckland. Police say Jordyn’s speech highlights diversity must be more than a moment – it must be a movement. “I am the ocean I cannot be read I am calm and soothing and so accepting,” says Jordyn, in her speech. “I’m home to fins and feathers, skin and scales… home to many, I freely give. The awards were held at the Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae, at Manukau Institute of Technology Ōtara Campus, over the weekend and featured students from several schools across New Zealand, police say. This year’s speech theme – Te Moana Nui o te Kanorau – The Great Ocean of Diversity – highlights our need for the natural harmony that we see in the outdoors to be replicated in our society. The metaphor also talks to our strength being in our differences, police say. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers is delighted to be the first Commissioner to attend the awards. “Supporting initiatives like this represents our commitment to building trust and confidence with the diverse communities we serve,” Chambers says. Police Deputy Commissioner Jill Rogers, the chief judge of the awards, stressed the importance of providing a platform for rangatahi to discuss and share their thoughts on important societal issues. “I’m astonished by the quality of the speeches from our young people over the weekend,” she says. “As police, we’re proud to be supporting a platform for our young people to voice their aspirations and solutions.” Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo (MNZM) – the Police’s National Partnerships Manager Ethnic, acknowledges the history of the award. “As iwi and community partnerships, we’re honoured to have been supporters of these awards for nearly two decades,” he says. “These awards offer us a meaningful platform to be highly visible amongst our youth and positively engage with them on issues that are important to them and their communities. “Each year, we’re inspired by the voices of our young people, who are leading us now and into the future,” says Naidoo. The Race Unity Speech Awards were established by the New Zealand Bahá’í community in memory of race relations advocate and Bahá’í Faith member Hedi Moani. Organised by the NZ Bahá’í community, a religious community dedicated to promoting the oneness of humanity at various levels, the speech awards is supported by New Zealand Police, the Human Rights Commission, Foundation North, Manukau Institute of Technology, Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, Speech New Zealand, Hedi Moani Charitable Trust, and Studio Marque. The Times is published by Times Media, an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland, founded in 1972. Keep informed with the latest breaking news, sports, events & competitions. Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday. 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Ormiston Flat Bush has quickly developed in recent years with the creation of hundreds of homes bringing with it an influx of thousands of residents The Ormiston Town Centre locale is now firmly established and continues to grow and provide more diversified selection of retail offerings and services to its expanding neighbouring population The only thing that has been missing is the friendly “local” suburban pub and family restaurant and now that’s becoming a reality The Pavilion Bar and Kitchen opens this week and the enthusiastic team at Ormiston Town Centre is delighted about its arrival and refreshing drinks in the perfect spot to unwind,” says Ormiston Town Centre which now has an extensive range of eateries and food outlets in its cuisine zone It will become a popular and important place to gather socially for residents of south-east Auckland and visitors to the vibrant area The Times called into the Pavilion Bar and Kitchen in the lead-up to its opening and owner Ruchi Kang described the final days of preparing the venue as “it’s like the last hour of Master Chef” She and her husband Raj Kang are very experienced owner-operators of hospitality businesses with a proven track record in delivering what’s expected by customers in such an enterprise They’ve been guiding The Stables Whitford bar and restaurant for more than a year and before that they ran Valentines in Manukau “It’s a family business and our daughter Simran also works with us when she’s not at university so we feel very much part of this community It makes life easier when you live close to your work.” The Kang family intends to create a “relaxing “This is going to be the local pub for the community to come to for drinks and yummy food and we want people to know they can have birthday parties here or children’s parties.” The dining area of the Pavilion Bar and Kitchen has booths and is separate from the bar which will be a place for patrons to gather for big sports matches that will be televised on a giant screen On the way from the bar to restaurant area customers will also be able to see the beer kegs and lines in action as the keg room Ruchi also adds that they intend to provide entertainment options for patrons including quiz and comedy nights an independently-owned publishing company based in East Auckland Keep informed with the latest breaking news Our digital papers are emailed twice month on a Thursday If you’re looking for fresh and delicious sushi in east Auckland Maru Sushi & Don at Ormiston Town Centre has you covered Everyone knows sushi is supposed to be one of the healthiest foods available but did you know it helps to prevent hypothyroidism and manage weight loss slows down the aging process and is a good source of calcium don’t hesitate to head to Maru Sushi & Don located in Ormiston Town Centre’s popular food court The business is passionate about providing its customers with fresh and healthy food It serves delicious sushi made with fresh and healthy ingredients bento and donburi made in a variety of flavours It does traditional sushi rolls that are available with a range of combinations including crispy or teriyaki chicken If you’re looking for something a little more substantial there’s numerous bento bowls available There are also options for people looking for a tasty snack or finger food on the go and the traditional favourite of miso soup For people catering for friends or a function Ormiston Town Centre continues to wow locals and visitors with its cutting-edge attractions believed to be New Zealand’s first robotic ice-cream and slushie server adding a futuristic twist to your dessert experience crafting perfectly swirled ice-cream and refreshing slushies with precision and flair Watching the robotic arm in action is just as exciting as indulging in the delicious treats it creates It’s an experience the whole family will love – and one you won’t find anywhere else in the country But Swirlbot is just the beginning of the entertainment Ormiston Town Centre has to offer Mighty Singing Booths have recently opened giving karaoke enthusiasts a space to belt out their favourite tunes in private pods gamers can head to QuickPlay for classic and modern arcade games where claw machines await with prizes for the taking The whole family can join in the excitement and maybe even walk away with a winning haul the Hoyts cinema at Ormiston is one of the best-rated in the area boasting comfortable seating and state-of-the-art screens for an unmatched viewing experience Whether you’re indulging in Swirlbot’s icy creations Gather your friends and family and experience the buzz for yourself Exclusive: Ormiston academies trust says impact of phones on learning and mental health has been ‘catastrophic’ A national academy chain is to become the first in England to be phone-free removing access to smartphones from its 35,000 pupils during the school day due to their “catastrophic” impact on children’s mental health and learning The Ormiston academies trust which runs 44 state schools including 32 secondaries has begun phasing out access to phones at all its schools across the country with eight secondary schools adopting new policies this term and the rest to follow The move comes as school leaders and policymakers across the world are considering tougher restrictions on how children use and interact with smartphones, including a recent French government report recommending a bar on internet-enabled phones for children under 13 and only allowing access to social media after the age of 16 said the status quo in most schools – allowing pupils to keep phones during the school day – was an inadequate response to the disruption phones caused to pupil learning and wellbeing Tom Rees chief executive of the Ormiston academies trust Photograph: Fabio De Paola/The GuardianHe said: “We are seeing huge and real concerns around mental health we’re also seeing real concerns about self-harm A&E admissions – these are facts from across the world involving young people and adolescents “We’re seeing a clear correlation between that and mobile phone and social media use Not all mobile phone use is equal and the relationship between that and adolescent mental health “There is a responsibility for society to respond and a responsibility for schools to make it harder for children to access inappropriate content through the school day and restrict the draw of social media.” Pupils’ phones are locked away for the day at Tenbury High Photograph: Fabio De Paola/The GuardianRees said pupils’ access to phones was already banned at Ormiston’s primary special needs and alternative provision schools and that stricter policies were needed across its secondary schools to improve learning He said: “Learning can’t happen without attention A lot of this is about a battle for attention It’s not just about having your phone out and using it “There’s evidence that tells us that even if your phone is in the same room still thinking about it and being drawn to it wondering if there has been a notification on it and what it might be “That is impacting young people’s ability to learn An increasing distraction is catastrophic for the process of learning and that’s true both at school and at home.” said he was open-minded about following Australia’s move to ban social media for under-16s “It is making some young people increasingly vulnerable We don’t have yet much evidence about what action makes a big difference in response or is indeed effective So I’m looking very closely at the Australian experience and I’m open-minded I would do anything to keep young people safe,” he told BBC Radio 4 told the Times he thought there needed to be action on young people’s access to social media “There are 109,000 kids waiting for mental health support It’s just awful; that’s the future generation These are the kids who will produce the journalists “If anything could be done on social media on a personal basis I don’t know the solutions but we have to have some controls on access to some of the materials you can get access to on social media.” Earlier this year the Department for Education (DfE) updated its advice on mobile phones giving school leaders in England greater options to ban or restrict them there has been no reason for schools to change policies However, research by Ofcom has found that children’s phone ownership rose steeply from age eight until the age of 12 setting off demands to further restrict phone use in schools In May, St Albans launched an effort to become the UK’s first city to go smartphone-free for children under 14 Meanwhile some mainstream secondary schools have begun to insist pupils can only bring “brick” or non-internet phones with them But other governments have been prepared to go further. The Netherlands education ministry this year in effect banned phones, tablets and smartwatches from classrooms warning that harsher regulations would follow if schools failed to enforce the policy After the report’s publication the French government announced a trial at more than 200 secondary schools that requires pupils to hand over their phones on arrival. said Ormiston’s phone-free policy was the most ambitious he was aware of and part of a wider national and international trend towards tighter restrictions He said: “Culture has now finally caught up with technology and the evidence base has now confirmed what many people suspected for a long time – that mobile phones are a serious detriment to children’s learning and probably their mental health and wellbeing and even their safety when they are unsupervised “The school environment is very much about focus, motivation and thinking hard about things. Mobile phones promote the opposite: grazing superficial thinking and novelty and entertainment which is why we now know the negative effect that mobile phones can have.” Bennett added that “one of the simplest things any school can do is to completely ban their use” except in “permitted circumstances” such as for children commuting to and from school He said he visited several schools each week and had noticed more “waking up to the reality” of the impact on children’s lives “Most schools have a mobile phone policy which involves some type of restriction but what I see is a lot of schools that don’t enforce those policies very thoroughly which means phone access is still easily available in social spaces or corridors or at breaks “The wise school restricts even these times and makes sure that all teachers are supported to know how when and why they are confiscating mobile phones.” this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read Ormiston Hospital at Flat Bush: new wing and expanded capacity That extension is the tan-and-cream building in the centre The older part is to the far left near the street $83 million Auckland hospital has doubled in size with a $38 million extension and a $3m robot to cater for the area’s growing population An official opening is planned for next month “It was only a fortnight ago that the hospital has been able to operate at full capacity,” Hockly said of the expansion fully funded by Vital with fit-outs funded by tenants Savoury Construction built the new tan-and-cream-coloured wing An extra 4500sq m of floor space over three levels has been added at 125 Ormiston Rd with healthcare properties in New Zealand and Australia It has a $1.3b market cap and debt is also at $1.3b which is operated by Ormiston Surgical & Endoscopy Southern Cross Healthcare is that company’s major shareholder with a group of surgeons and other investors Ormiston Hospital chief executive Deb Boyd said the new Da Vinci robot would be used for urology so a robot is the gold standard for treating patients with certain procedures,” she said The hospital was purpose-built in 2008 as a stand-alone but the new addition is at a perpendicular angle Hockly said more space meant residents who needed endoscopy and other surgical procedures would no longer be forced to go to the city or North Shore “Endoscopy is becoming a more common procedure We’ve got some of the worst gut health and other problems in this country but we haven’t had the preventive procedures via imaging or scans getting people diagnosed earlier and sooner The public and private medical service had under-serviced demand for endoscopy,” Hockly said Vital’s tenants were expanding their endoscopy services in an investment worth nearly $170m with partner associates Healthcare Holdings and Evolution Healthcare is also expanding capacity at Endoscopy Auckland in Epsom That facility is doubling its size in the $32.2m expansion Hockly said endoscopy services had also expanded at Bowen Hospital in Wellington and at Flat Bush three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra hospital beds are now operating The Flat Bush population is projected to increase from 45,000 to 70,000 by 2030 Canopy Cancer Care is a new tenant in the building the cafe and a pharmacy are in existing space About 70 medical specialists and surgeons work from the hospital Anne Gibson has been the Herald’s property editor for 24 years written books and covered property extensively here and overseas Bank reports $525 million profit in six months a joint-venture partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare in east Auckland has officially opened a state-of-the-art $38 million wing They say it marks a significant milestone in the Auckland region’s healthcare landscape designed in collaboration with Vital Healthcare Property Trust was officially opened on Friday by Prime Minister and Botany MP It’s expected to address the increasing demand for medical services in the rapidly growing Counties Manukau area are doubled endoscopy capacity with three new state-of-the-art procedure rooms There are also 15 additional in-patient surgical beds to accommodate increasing patient numbers and $3m investment in an advanced da Vinci robotic surgical system chief executive of Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare says the development has significant strategic importance “This expansion represents more than just a building It demonstrates our commitment to the health and well-being of our growing community “Our long-term partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare has been instrumental in supporting our growth and clinical excellence enabling us to provide the very best service to our patients.” Southern Cross Healthcare chief executive Chris White says the expansion marks a major step forward in healthcare provision in Counties Manukau “Southern Cross Ormiston Hospital and Healthcare is an important part of the Southern Cross Healthcare network “We believe the additional capacity will make a huge difference in meeting the community’s healthcare needs in this growing part of Auckland says: “Ormiston Hospital and other facilities like it provide significant community benefit and help take pressure off the public system hard work and expertise to be delivered on time and on budget “I want to acknowledge the operator Ormiston Surgical and Endoscopy their owners including majority owner Southern Cross Boyd highlights the hospital’s role in the region’s development “As Flat Bush’s population is projected to increase from 45,000 to 70,000 by 2030 we’re ensuring that our healthcare infrastructure not only keeps pace but sets new standards,” she says “This expansion positions Ormiston Hospital as a key player in supporting the area’s growth into a city rivalling Tauranga in size Our deep understanding of the local community combined with our specialists and healthcare offerings has been instrumental in shaping this expansion once the new wing is fully operational there will be additional opportunities for healthcare specialties and support roles.” Boyd says the introduction of the da Vinci robotic surgical system is also a particular point of pride “The $3m investment in robotic surgery technology puts us on par with leading hospitals worldwide from the increased capacity to the advanced technology is designed with the goal of providing exceptional care to patients combined with the clinical excellence facilitated by our partnership with Southern Cross Healthcare will deliver improved health outcomes for our community,” says Boyd with Ormiston set to be one of the largest hospitals in the Southern Cross Healthcare network it’s anticipated Ormiston Hospital will be well positioned to provide learnings back to the wider Southern Cross network of hospitals.” Ormiston brings extensive experience in customer success CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Security LLC a leading provider of SaaS healthcare compliance and access management solutions today announced that Anna Ormiston joins the team as the Vice President of Customer Success & Operations Ormiston brings over two decades of expertise in operations and professional services and will be instrumental in advancing Green Security's operational excellence and client engagement strategies Ormiston previously served as Vice President of GPO & Operations at Conductiv overseeing customer success and professional services She has a proven track record of building contract portfolios from the ground up managing over $250 million in contract coverage and launching a successful purchased services GPO and MedAssets has established her as a strategic force in operational innovation Known industry-wide for her results-driven approach she has helped organizations across healthcare and technology sectors streamline operations and realize significant savings "Anna's incredible ability to connect customers with favorable outcomes and translate complex operational challenges into tangible high-impact results set her apart," said Mickey Meehan "Her strategic insight and executional rigor will be critical as we refine our operations and deepen our customer relationships She understands how to create value for our health system customers in a way that aligns with both immediate priorities and long-term growth." "Green Security has a unique opportunity to lead in a sector that's rapidly evolving and I'm eager to help shape its next phase of growth," said Ormiston "The company's focus on innovation and precision aligns with my experience in driving operational excellence I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Green Security to build on our strong foundation and elevate the experience for our customers." With Ormiston at the helm of customer success and operations Green Security is positioned to enhance its leadership in healthcare compliance and safety solutions by optimizing service delivery and operational performance Green Security is a leading provider of enterprise access compliance and safety solutions for the healthcare providers creating a safe and secure visitor environment while efficiently managing visits from more than 120,000 approved vendors representatives across more than 130 healthcare systems representing more than 1,500 facilities across the United States Their innovative platform automates vendor background checks and access management ensuring only authorized personnel can enter healthcare facilities By elevating security standards and streamlining processes Green Security empowers healthcare organizations to protect patients and facilities while maintaining operational efficiency Kim Peterson, Green Security, 1 (720) 316-4517, [email protected],  https://www.greensecurityllc.com/ Do not sell or share my personal information: Qld) is a recognised leader in tech-enabled learning with a reputation as one of Australia’s highest-performing academic and innovative schools The college embraces authentic learning experiences to encourage students to become lifelong learners Underpinning this innovative approach is a unique teaching and learning framework that incorporates a focus on 21st century skills and a long-term commitment to meaningful use of technology Copyright © 2025 KM Business Information Australia Pty Ltd The success of ‘banning’ phones from some of our schools has convinced us it’s not just right but has broad community support Ormiston Academies Trust’s vision is of a school system where every child can thrive. This means that young people’s learning, behaviour and wellbeing are our top priorities. Smartphones act as a barrier to those aims allow children to view and share damaging content and permit trends like filming teachers and peers without consent and posting the content online there is also a clear link between smartphone use and the adolescent mental health crisis aided and abetted by social pressure to be online For all these reasons and more, we want our pupils to have phone-free school days This is already the case in our primary and secondary schools and in our alternative provision settings 8 of our 32 secondary schools are introducing phone-free approaches Our schools are at different stages of this journey Tenbury High Ormiston Academy in Worcestershire has worked in this way for years Phones are handed in by students at the start of the day kept in a locked box and then returned when school ends Our principal there is enthusiastic about how young people play together and speak to each other The Ofsted inspection report confirms this Other schools are introducing different approaches and Pouch options are being trialled at our academy on the Isle of Wight and at Cliff Park in Norfolk after consultations with parents Some block the signal so messages to the phone aren’t picked up by smart watches Phones are placed in individual pouches at the start of the day which are secured by a magnet and kept in students’ bags until the magnet is released at the end of the day Velcro options are available for those students who need to be able to release their phone quickly Ormiston Chadwick adopted a locked box solution at the start of this term There is a register at the start of the day when phones are handed in The boxes are double-checked by a second member of staff to ensure every phone tallies with the register and the number This system means any phone can be found easily and handed back to students who need to leave early The process of returning phones at the end of the day is also quick Students with a medical need keep their phones in their bags so they can access them but the new culture means they don’t get them out unless needed The school wrote to parents in advance to explain the change and invited feedback or comments from any parent who had questions or wanted to discuss it  Only one parent replied – and their feedback helped improve the system before it came in Students (and especially older girls) are supportive saying they are no longer “held hostage by their phone” An English teacher says their year 11 group is the most focused they have seen Other Ormiston schools will follow in their own time and in their own way Decisions around how and when to implement will continue to be taken locally and always in collaboration and consultation with parents As they learn from one another on this issue we have also been grateful to learn from schools outside our trust who have gone phone-free we will share our findings and experiences with any school who might find it helpful Our trust and schools are far from unique in prioritising learning nor are ours the first to go phone-free; this is part of a sector-wide movement that we’re proud to be a part of We think it is desirable (perhaps even inevitable) that our school system is moving this way – and maybe quicker than we had previously realised Richmond and Hillcroft Adult & Community College In today’s outcome-driven education landscape Finding new teaching talent for your school can be time consuming and costly the Inspiring Leadership Conference enters its eleventh year and to mark the occasion the conference not only.. 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Candid gets you the information you need to do good. are shaping the future of Wolverhampton after being elected to the City of Wolverhampton Youth Council Several passionate students from Ormiston SWB Academy have been selected to represent their local community after a rigorous election process to become new Youth Councillors The Youth Council provides an exciting opportunity for young people to have their voices heard and influence key decisions affecting their peers The successful candidates were officially announced at a celebratory event in the Council Chamber where they were welcomed by city leaders including the Mayor of Wolverhampton Cllr Linda Lead; the Leader of the Council Cllr Stephen Simkins; Director of Children’s Services the passionate young representatives will work alongside city councillors contribute to regional and national initiatives and support Wolverhampton’s two Youth MPs as part of their dedication to social action and their community They will also play an instrumental role in campaigns such as My Tomorrow a youth-led initiative on crime prevention The participation of Ormiston SWB Academy students reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing leadership civic responsibility and personal development among its students Andrew and Anita’s involvement in the Youth Council is a key opportunity to develop vital life and employability skills such as communication teamwork and public engagement – helping them grow as young leaders Their involvement is set to bring fresh perspectives innovative ideas and a real commitment to creating change for young people across Wolverhampton Headteacher at Ormiston SWB Academy said: “Andrew and Anita have shown incredible enthusiasm and passion for representing their peers on the Youth Council - we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements we believe in empowering our young people with the opportunities to lead and develop the skills they need for a bright future as responsible citizens.” Head of Enrichment at Ormiston Academies Trust added: “At Ormiston we are committed to ensuring that our students have access to the best opportunities both inside and outside the classroom Seeing our students step up to take on leadership roles in the Youth Council is truly inspiring They are developing invaluable skills that will serve them well in their future careers and as active citizens.” digital and social and the spots were shot over a three month period with director The brief was to position Ormiston College as the first choice in the Redlands region; a school that gives students every opportunity to succeed in life story-based approach that champions Ormiston College’s commitment to igniting the passion within The ‘Spark something wonderful’ brand campaign tracks the educational journey of various students from Prep to graduation – as they blossom into young adults ready to fly the nest into the big Engine: “Our client challenged us to break the mould of traditional school communication and to develop a brand positioning and associated campaign that avoided the motherhood statements and cliches that abound in this category We believe we’ve delivered work that will genuinely move people.” From a tiny spark may burst a mighty flame Register for Free and receive the Campaign Brief Daily Bulletin Type your email address in the space below Picture from Redland City Council Development.iPlans to build a modern four-storey unit block near two schools at Ormiston are currently before Redland City Council adding to an extensive list of recently lodged development proposals in the region Applicants Valacove Pty Ltd propose knocking down a two-storey home on a 646 square metre block at 8 Dundas Street to make way for a spacious four-unit complex Town planning reports lodged with the council show the proposal for a 13-metre building height is in line with the medium density zone and is code assessable meaning it will not require public consultation The units would be positioned about 400 metres from Ormiston train station two kilometres from the Cleveland CBD and in close proximity to Ormiston State School and Ormiston College Plans show each unit will have views to the bay Ormiston is the second most expensive suburb for house prices in the Redlands, according to Domain data released earlier this year Plans for the Dundas Street development ground floor prepared by BRD Group Picture from Redland City Council Development.iThe proposal comes as the council assesses a four-storey 23-unit development application on the neighbouring block at 101-111 Gordon Street A planning report submitted to Redland City Council says the Dundas Street development will feature a "well-articulated" facade and "generous" private open spaces "The proposal is identified as being consistent with the overall outcomes for the medium density residential zone code ..." the report read "The number of storeys is essentially irrelevant in terms of scale because there is no difference between the scale of a three-storey 13 metre building and four-storey 13 metre building the design is not considered overbearing and is consistent with the expectations for development in the medium density residential zone." A view from Dundas Street towards Moreton Bay. Picture by Google MapsSeveral development applications are currently before the council, including a proposal to demolish the Bay Air Motel on Middle Street and replace it with an eight-storey unit complex An application was also lodged this week for a four-storey apartment at 121 Shore Street North near the Old Courthouse Restaurant The state government has recently pushed the council to revisit its housing strategy to plan for expected population growth Local Government Minister Steven Miles last year warned he may use his ministerial powers to force the council into completing a housing strategy addressing diversity "I have power as the planning minister to take an action and request the department to undertake any necessary work where a state interest is affected," he said Read more local news here Redland City Bulletin journalist covering news, sport, crime and politics. UQ alum. Born and raised in the Redlands. 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Read our Privacy Policy. up and down arrows for volume.WatchOrmiston HouseFri 7 Aug 2009 at 2:00pmFriday 7 Aug 2009 at 2:00pmFri 7 Aug 2009 at 2:00pmhttps://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/ormiston-house/9430204Copy linkLink copiedshareTranscriptJerry Coleby-Williams A huge Queensland industry is based on this rather plain looking plant And the first place that it was ever grown in this state was here at Ormiston House on Brisbane's Moreton Bay Louis Hope acquired 320 hectares here and he lived in a slab hut while Ormiston House was being built the Yuggerah people who had lived here in harmony with the mangroves the colonials wanted to make a statement about holding dominion Like so many younger sons of the English aristocracy Hope came out to the colonies to do well for himself and for the mother country in the process Ormiston was primarily a testing site for trialling the commercial viability of exotic plants Very little of the original landscape exists what we see here today is just the core surrounding the original homestead At the time that the grounds were laid out they followed the 'Gardenesque' landscape tradition Now this was a set of rules which were created by Scottish botanist John Claudius Loudon in 1830 Now what is 'Gardenesque' landscaping Well it's the opposite of naturalistic gardening They set up plants against each other using different growth forms to maximise their impact in a landscape forward driveway going straight to the front of the house lined with Bunya Pines so they impress the visitor as they arrive garden areas to contrast the different parts of the garden non e of which can be seen from one vantage point You've got to explore a Gardenesque landscape The whole idea behind Gardenesque is to create an artificial landscape - a work of art Now there's some classic trees here in the Gardenesque style feathered foliage all the way down the sides of the rugged bark And just over there is a Queensland Lacebark with a rounded canopy Now if you plant three of them close together you enhance their difference and that's how Gardenesque delivers drama And Ormiston isn't just about the use of plants There are only two plants to our knowledge growing in Australia he was good mates with the former head of Brisbane Botanic Gardens Walter Hill and they exchanged propagating material and that's how Louis Hope got hold of this Macadamia And it's got a very unusual growth form it comes from central America where it is adapted t heat frost floods It is a perfect plant for growing in eastern Australia and I have never seen a trunk taller than about this on one of these plants It is rare to see such a large specimen allowed to grow in its natural form Traditionally these are grown as stock proof hedges It is not weedy and produces flavoursome fruit Victorian era gardeners loved their evergreens This magnificent mango is a splendid example but it is also a connection with Ormiston's wonderful rich food culture Quite a lot of indentured labourers worked this estate and at the time it was common practice for people to bring their favourite food plants like the mango and plant them And another example of an exotic plant are these hoop pines this was a perfect exotic tree for a large estate It is also a link with Australia's Gondwanan history and it is still today one of our most significant plantation trees We've just had a glimpse of Ormiston and some of its wonderful plants and that's this plant: Lepidozamia Hopei a cycad from far northern Queensland that was named in honour of Louis hope I think it is a fitting tribute for the man and his work because as we garden in a changing climate perhaps we should be looking to the 19 century experimenters and enthusiasts for our inspiration STEPHEN RYAN: If you want an online chat with your fellow gardeners go to the community section of our website and join the Gardening Australia It's a great gardening community and some of our presenters call in from time to time But one thing you won't see there is what's on next week's program Josh has been lucky enough to visit Broome where he saw a community project helping disadvantaged students of all ages to acquire skills by learning to grow plants And John knows that proper tree management and replacement programs are critical if trees are to remain a part of our urban landscape Well that's all the gardening we have time for this week Louis Hope acquired 320 hectares in Queensland's Ormiston where he lived in a slab hut while Ormiston House was being built Unlike the traditional owners - the Yuggerah people who had lived in harmony with the mangroves the colonists wanted to make a statement about holding dominion and about mastering nature for the glory of the British Empire There are some classic trees here in the Gardenesque style you enhance their differences and that's how Gardenesque delivers drama: Ormiston isn't just about the use of plants Louis Hope was friends with Walter Hill who was the former head of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens so their exchanges of propagating materials resulted in some real rarities at Ormiston and credible horticultural and gardening advice inspiring and entertaining all Australian gardeners around the nation Donation: Donor family representative Jonette Waller Mater Private Hospital Redland Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Micheal Mastry and patient Karen Clews at Mater Private Hospital Redland WOMEN on Brisbane’s bayside could now undergo complex gynaecological procedures locally at Mater Private Hospital Redland thanks to the generosity and legacy of an Ormiston family Armed with a desire to make a difference in their community and motivated by lived experience the Waller family contributed to the purchase of $125,200 in gynaecological equipment that is the future of minimally invasive procedures The Myosure and Novasure enable surgeons to perform a range of procedures for patients suffering from conditions of the endometrium As many as 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with uterine fibroids alone and while not all require surgical treatment a significant portion will suffer from additional complications which could be greatly improved through surgical intervention Mater Private Hospital Redland Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Micheal Mastry said the new surgical equipment reduced operating and recovery times “What we can do with this equipment is really fantastic and we are experiencing great success and outcomes for our patients,” Dr Mastry said “We are able to address a range of problems through a minimally invasive day procedure that has led to a long-term reduction in the number of hysterectomies required.” It was a finding proved true for Mater Private Hospital Redland patient who underwent surgery with the new equipment in April to remove a uterine fibroid and treat persistent heavy bleeding causing the serious condition I was thinking a hysterectomy would be my only option with the symptoms that I was experiencing until Dr Mastry explained how he could perform surgery using the new equipment,” Ms Clews said “I was really surprised that this type of surgery was able to be performed close to home how incredible my recovery and outcome has been “It took away the added stress of having to travel into the city and enabled me to be close to home and near my family.” Ms Clews said she would be forever grateful to the Waller family for their generous donation of equipment to the Mater Private Hospital Redland “Not only has it helped my quality of life but a lot of other women in our local area will benefit from this procedure and not have to go through extensive surgery,” Ms Clews said Jonette Waller said it was a family legacy to contribute to their local community and one she would continue “We don’t do it for the recognition – we live in a world where we often take so much when you have the opportunity to give back it’s especially important to do so,” Ms Waller said “These are the values instilled by the Sisters of Mercy and a compounding reason our family supports Mater.” Dr Mastry said gynaecological medicine had advanced significantly in recent years “This equipment allows Mater Private Hospital Redland to offer a service that is comparable to world-class cities,” he said “This equipment will change lives in the Redlands enabling us to more easily and accurately remove endometrial polyps which will increase the likelihood of detecting early endometrial cancer.” Dr Mastry is a founding board member for the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation which promotes public awareness and helps patients and their families with financial support when affected by ovarian cancer The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader who also named Ormiston after a village in Scotland grew and milled the first commercially produced sugar in Queensland The Hope family home – Ormiston House – has stood the test of time continuing to draw visitors to the Redlands More on this historic property, including details of their events and tours, are available on the Ormiston House website View fascinating photos of the past through the Redland Libraries Local History and Heritage Redland Images collection. 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