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Where’s the outrage for all the damage caused by the mining industry?
Definitely mail the minister... but the 'opposition' in WA is non-existent.
Point 1: I feel there needs to be a PSA push by the government. If you don't want your points in Points 3 and 4 to occur, it'd help if people even knew of the issue and what is causing it, and what impact it has/will have if not abated.
Not to mention that LGs push hard to INCREASE tree canopy coverage, and have introduced strict rules about the removal of any trees, be them on public or private land.
In Bassendean, you need the Council (as in the 7 people around a desk) to approve each and every tree removal. It's simply not going to happen. They'll keep deferring until a new wonder treatment is found (which is not likely to happen within the 2 year life expectancy of an infected tree) because no councillor wants to be seen as 'that guy who cuts down trees'.
Care to link to the publicly available data for folks whose search algorithms might make it difficult to find?
>These beetles are also tiny. 2.5mm max tiny. The regulations around the handling of wood from within the QZ to outside asks it to be chipped to pieces that are less than 2.5cm in diameter. I'd say plenty of beetles would survive a trip through a wood chipper, assuming this regulation is adhered to.
I'm not an expert, but the borer bores into the tree to cultivate a fungus it eats.
I think chopping the wood is about starving the borer by denying the fungus a habitat
No one wants to take sole responsibility, so the hot potato is carried by the collective, and because no ones hands are being burned, they don't see any urgency behind solving the problem.
If there is no one person responsible, no one can be blamed if it all goes wrong, so no one really asserts themselves, because that'd make them stand out.
I do believe cutting down infested trees was the appropriate strategy early on - and if done quickly and efficiently, would have significantly slowed the spread of the borer.
Other methods such as those described above should have been investigated fully and could have been trialled on the Hyde Park trees in the time that has passed between them being earmarked for removal and anything actually happening - one method written off as 'too hard' was wrapping the affected trees in latex to prevent the borers actually spreading, surely this could have been done fairly promptly once the trees were identified, even if it was not a final solution, it may have slowed the spread and given us some further insight into future directions...
times like this I'm torn between whether I wish I'd actually used my degree and pursued a career that would have ended up working in this very field, where I may have been able to have an impact - or happy I'm out and away from it, as I'm sure there are many qualified and experienced people in the field feeling like they aren't being listened too right now...
You are spot on.
Fair enough.
I guess my point is simply if we're managing it as a "containment" thing, or if that ship has sailed (and sunk) and now it's time to live with it.
Given it's so widely spread, I'm concerned that we're cutting trees unnecessarily and prematurely.
If there is hope and a reasonable prospect of success that cutting trees will stop the spread then fine, it must be done. But if not, then maybe a different strategy is required.
I highly doubt everyone in Perth is correctly hot composting
In theory there are quarantine restrictions on moving mulch, but we all know that there are heaps of cowboys in the tree lopping industry, and I haven't seen any signs of enforcement or monitoring.
It doesn’t matter - they can raise questions in parliament. Media monitors question time and it can make the news and actually pressure government to do stuff if the media gets a sniff or it becomes a topical issue.
The most dangerous type of stakeholder is the dunning Kruger type. Informed enough to think they know, but not enough to know they don't.
For example OP, why is it essential they know? Because they're worried? What would it achieve? Is it worth the time and money of a massive PSA? Would a PSA change people behaviour? Would it inform malicious actors of a method to kill they're neighbours tree that's annoyingly dropping leaves on their new RAM charger? What are the costs and benefits.
People don't do the right things just because you tell them the facts.
>Not to mention that LGs push hard to INCREASE tree canopy coverage, and have introduced strict rules about the removal of any trees, be them on public or private land.
Infected/infectious vegetation is always exempt from those rules.
https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer
Indeed. However if the removed tree/infected wood has matured sufficiently, it may still cause spawning events to occur outside of the QZ.
I wonder if they've tested what happens if late term chips are left out in the sun?
I'm not an expert at all, but it looks like both containment and living with it are fairly similar, you have to check if trees are contaminated and cut them when they are.
Maybe in the containment you cut a few more to try to establish a buffer zone but it doesn't seem like you would cut 100 trees for each infected in containment and only a few when you live with it.
Even if you cut down the trees and "eradicate" it (as far as we can know), it could always be brought in again
You're confusing the cut it down as a containment strategy. Even if it became "endemic" you still have to cut the tree down as it kills the tree and becomes unsafe.
>I wonder if they've tested what happens if late term chips are left out in the sun?
To what end? To use the chips?
Unfortunately there is no large-scale pyrolysis plant in WA for bio-matter (yet). They are being built, but chips like this would be pretty ideal (probably)
What do you mean by if the removed tree/infected wood has matured?
Fair enough, but maybe that comes down to effective communication from the authorities?
By 'mature', I mean when the borers within the wood that is chipped are mature and ready to leave the tree to spread to other trees.
Ah, that makes sense.
Looking to get back into horse riding after a loooooong break (10+ years)
Anyone have suggestions for adult lessons?
Hi, so if you are north of the river there is stride equestrian she does a ride and cuppa. It is during the week though. Other wise there’s a Centurian Riding school and Wanneroo riding. Unsure about south options sorry.
Zia Park up in the hills.
[https://www.ziapark.com.au/](https://www.ziapark.com.au/)
Join [this Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/horseadviceanddiscussion) and make a post asking, there are a lot of private instructors that will give you lessons on their own horses
Amazing, I am NOR so your response is right on the money. Thank you
From their website:
“Please note that from June 30, 2024, Zia Park no longer offers trail riding to the public.”
They recommend Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre
Will do, thank you
Oh, bummer. Used to be the place to go!
Cscx = 1/sinx and secx = 1/cosx. Replacing such values can show you which ones equal tanx, or sinx/cosx.
Is it J
I got a 33 in July (35E 34M 33S 31R) and I am taking September. Unfortunately I am finding myself to be stuck in the high 33 range and not improving minus the occasional fluke of a 34.
Any tips for people who overcame this??
reading and science tend to be the ones that are hard to raise (for me it was like that too). the only way to improve those is with practice once you hit the 30+ range. try different strategies to approach problems in reading specifically to see what helps you increase your accuracy. for me, i read the first three passages and then answered questions, and for the last one i went straight to questions and looked for answers in passage. for science, i read the intro paragraph in the beginning and skipped over to questions. that + practice helped me increase my score and improve my time (which was another big issue) and i ended up getting 36 in science and reading and 35s in english and math (which were my stronger sections in all my practice tests). you got this :)))))
Thanks so much!
hello! i’m 19F and my doc has suggested and referred me for an adhd and asd assessment. originally i wanted to go with Fluence Clinic which is telehealth based however they aren’t diagnosing ADHD in people from WA bc of laws and regulations to do with medication etc.
i really want to make sure I see someone who actually believes and recognises ADHD/ASD in females as I’ve had a friend who was told she couldn’t have ASD because she could make eye contact and she made it through school etc. This friend was later diagnosed with ASD when she went through Fluence Clinic. I also don’t want to spend thousands of dollars to go to a bad psychiatrist.
does anyone have any recommendations for places in perth or even telehealth (perth or interstate) that do the dual assessment and have good reviews ?? I could definitely do the ASD assessment through Fluence clinic but I’m really wanting to do both at the same time.
Ritu Cambpell is well known in the industry as very good with diagnosis, especially with females with ASD. I don't believe she specialises with ADHD, only ASD.
>
>Dr Ritu Campbell is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ritu completed her Doctorate in Psychology at Murdoch University, Perth, and has specialised in diagnosis and therapy for ASD since 1999. She worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Disability Services Commission and the State Child Development Centre, before opening her private practice in 2004. Ritu specialises in the diagnosis of ASD in complex cases and is particularly experienced in the diagnosis of women and girls on the spectrum.
I’ve been going to South Perth Psychiatry for the last year and I can’t recommend Dr. Tawasu enough.
He listened to my concerns, and took them seriously. I was diagnosed with ADHD on the first visit and have been doing so much better with his guidance. The medications don’t always work best the first time around, but he takes the time to analyze how they’re affecting you and replaces them with others if needed.
Have a look at https://wapsychiatry.com.au/. I've got female friends who've been diagnosed though them. I'm currently on the wait list with them as well for my own diagnosis. I don't know the total cost but my first visit will be roughly $900
I'd second the other commenter who recommended Ritu Campbell for the ASD side of things, especially if you may be high masking (if unsure look into something like the online CAT-Q questionnaire about masking). If you aren't high masking and your traits are quite obvious you should be fine going through any service. I know WA Psychiatry & ADHD advertise ASD assessments on their site, for instance. Clear Health Psychology also offer assessments.
ADHD is another kettle of fish because you first need to answer this question: are you interested in trialling medication?
If you answer Yes, you MUST go through a psychiatrist. There are about 20 in Perth who see people for ADHD assessments and management. Call around the big private psychiatry clinics (Perth Clinic, Marion Centre, Abbotsford, Salvado Clinic) first.
If you answer No, you don't need to go through a Psychiatrist but could instead look to the above mentioned psychology clinics (mentioned when discussing ASD above) and ask about ADHD assessments.
No service will do both assessments at once, as far as I can tell. And each assessment is likely to cost you $1500+.
Good luck.
It's going to cost you money, no avoiding that - once you're in your late teens, the public health system is basically a massive let down in this space.
My daughter was diagnosed around 14-15yo. We went through Spectrum Clinic in East Freo. The wait time is long, the fees are high, but we took the journey and had a good outcome.
Dr Raj Tanna from Perth Medical Suites is wonderful, was diagnosed with ADHD there but I’m not sure if he also does ASD
Be careful that Fluence aren't biased toward confirming suspicions.
Got diagnosed by her last year as an adult. Reasonable price and fast report turnaround. The whole process was super easy for me would always recommend her for women.
I went to Dr Tawasu for an assessment as I thought I had ADHD. Overall I found the experience not great, found him to be dismissive and his assessment to be quite shallow. There wasn't much discussion other than the tests I did. He pointed to some boxes and said as I wasn't impaired he couldn't diagnose me but also would not say that I didn't have it.
Felt a bit ripped off if I am being honest.
how long is the wait list that you were given?
it must be an over east thing where they do both at a time. shame..
I think the ADHD assessment is a priority for me as I believe it would be the thing affecting me the most. I’ve been on sertraline 100mg for anxiety for 2 years and I still very much deal with anxiety despite it all . my doc thinks that based on my symptoms it may be linked to ADHD and if I trial ADHD medications that might help the anxiety.
i’m happy to spend the money - it’s just i don’t want to spend it and get a psychologist or psychiatrist who has prejudice /preconceived ideas/ bias about autism and ADHD.
thank you for the recommendation
i’m not going through Fluence anymore because they don’t do ADHD
how did you contact her?? i can’t seem to find anything online or any information on a website about her ASD assessments
5 months, which isn't terrible as some places were even longer.
We found the services as Spectrum Clinic to be outstanding. The assessment was thorough and very professional.
She works independently, just contact her for information
[contact info](https://www.halaxy.com/profile/ritu-campbell/psychologist/1008481)
Spectrum Clinic is excellent, including for autistic females.
Just felt a massive earth shake in Perth , I'm SOR (Melville) but we also have reports from NOR as well.
Un known as to what caused it , something falling over , big or a explosion..
Awaiting news ..
Update from in the field lots of smoke/dust from the Quarry which blasts regularly , not that big thoug
Reports of a earthquake about the rockingham area...
[https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/9561920/quake-felt-Aug-21-2024-Near-Rockingham-Western-Australia-Australia.html#google\_vignette](https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/9561920/quake-felt-Aug-21-2024-Near-Rockingham-Western-Australia-Australia.html#google_vignette)
Sorry guys, dropped my Yeti water bottle.

Where’s the outrage for all the damage caused by the mining industry?

Definitely mail the minister... but the 'opposition' in WA is non-existent.

Point 1: I feel there needs to be a PSA push by the government. If you don't want your points in Points 3 and 4 to occur, it'd help if people even knew of the issue and what is causing it, and what impact it has/will have if not abated.

Not to mention that LGs push hard to INCREASE tree canopy coverage, and have introduced strict rules about the removal of any trees, be them on public or private land.

In Bassendean, you need the Council (as in the 7 people around a desk) to approve each and every tree removal. It's simply not going to happen. They'll keep deferring until a new wonder treatment is found (which is not likely to happen within the 2 year life expectancy of an infected tree) because no councillor wants to be seen as 'that guy who cuts down trees'.

Care to link to the publicly available data for folks whose search algorithms might make it difficult to find?

>These beetles are also tiny. 2.5mm max tiny. The regulations around the handling of wood from within the QZ to outside asks it to be chipped to pieces that are less than 2.5cm in diameter. I'd say plenty of beetles would survive a trip through a wood chipper, assuming this regulation is adhered to.

I'm not an expert, but the borer bores into the tree to cultivate a fungus it eats.

I think chopping the wood is about starving the borer by denying the fungus a habitat

No one wants to take sole responsibility, so the hot potato is carried by the collective, and because no ones hands are being burned, they don't see any urgency behind solving the problem.

If there is no one person responsible, no one can be blamed if it all goes wrong, so no one really asserts themselves, because that'd make them stand out.

I do believe cutting down infested trees was the appropriate strategy early on - and if done quickly and efficiently, would have significantly slowed the spread of the borer.

Other methods such as those described above should have been investigated fully and could have been trialled on the Hyde Park trees in the time that has passed between them being earmarked for removal and anything actually happening - one method written off as 'too hard' was wrapping the affected trees in latex to prevent the borers actually spreading, surely this could have been done fairly promptly once the trees were identified, even if it was not a final solution, it may have slowed the spread and given us some further insight into future directions...

times like this I'm torn between whether I wish I'd actually used my degree and pursued a career that would have ended up working in this very field, where I may have been able to have an impact - or happy I'm out and away from it, as I'm sure there are many qualified and experienced people in the field feeling like they aren't being listened too right now...

You are spot on.

Fair enough.

I guess my point is simply if we're managing it as a "containment" thing, or if that ship has sailed (and sunk) and now it's time to live with it.

Given it's so widely spread, I'm concerned that we're cutting trees unnecessarily and prematurely.

If there is hope and a reasonable prospect of success that cutting trees will stop the spread then fine, it must be done. But if not, then maybe a different strategy is required.

I highly doubt everyone in Perth is correctly hot composting

In theory there are quarantine restrictions on moving mulch, but we all know that there are heaps of cowboys in the tree lopping industry, and I haven't seen any signs of enforcement or monitoring.

It doesn’t matter - they can raise questions in parliament. Media monitors question time and it can make the news and actually pressure government to do stuff if the media gets a sniff or it becomes a topical issue.

The most dangerous type of stakeholder is the dunning Kruger type. Informed enough to think they know, but not enough to know they don't.

For example OP, why is it essential they know? Because they're worried? What would it achieve? Is it worth the time and money of a massive PSA? Would a PSA change people behaviour? Would it inform malicious actors of a method to kill they're neighbours tree that's annoyingly dropping leaves on their new RAM charger? What are the costs and benefits.

People don't do the right things just because you tell them the facts.

>Not to mention that LGs push hard to INCREASE tree canopy coverage, and have introduced strict rules about the removal of any trees, be them on public or private land.

Infected/infectious vegetation is always exempt from those rules.

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/borer

Indeed. However if the removed tree/infected wood has matured sufficiently, it may still cause spawning events to occur outside of the QZ.

I wonder if they've tested what happens if late term chips are left out in the sun?

I'm not an expert at all, but it looks like both containment and living with it are fairly similar, you have to check if trees are contaminated and cut them when they are.

Maybe in the containment you cut a few more to try to establish a buffer zone but it doesn't seem like you would cut 100 trees for each infected in containment and only a few when you live with it.

Even if you cut down the trees and "eradicate" it (as far as we can know), it could always be brought in again

You're confusing the cut it down as a containment strategy. Even if it became "endemic" you still have to cut the tree down as it kills the tree and becomes unsafe.

>I wonder if they've tested what happens if late term chips are left out in the sun?

To what end? To use the chips?

Unfortunately there is no large-scale pyrolysis plant in WA for bio-matter (yet). They are being built, but chips like this would be pretty ideal (probably)

What do you mean by if the removed tree/infected wood has matured?

Fair enough, but maybe that comes down to effective communication from the authorities?

By 'mature', I mean when the borers within the wood that is chipped are mature and ready to leave the tree to spread to other trees.

Ah, that makes sense.

Looking to get back into horse riding after a loooooong break (10+ years)

Anyone have suggestions for adult lessons?

Hi, so if you are north of the river there is stride equestrian she does a ride and cuppa. It is during the week though. Other wise there’s a Centurian Riding school and Wanneroo riding. Unsure about south options sorry.

Zia Park up in the hills.

[https://www.ziapark.com.au/](https://www.ziapark.com.au/)

Join [this Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/horseadviceanddiscussion) and make a post asking, there are a lot of private instructors that will give you lessons on their own horses

Amazing, I am NOR so your response is right on the money. Thank you

From their website:

“Please note that from June 30, 2024, Zia Park no longer offers trail riding to the public.”

They recommend Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre

Will do, thank you

Oh, bummer. Used to be the place to go!

Cscx = 1/sinx and secx = 1/cosx. Replacing such values can show you which ones equal tanx, or sinx/cosx.

Is it J

I got a 33 in July (35E 34M 33S 31R) and I am taking September. Unfortunately I am finding myself to be stuck in the high 33 range and not improving minus the occasional fluke of a 34.

Any tips for people who overcame this??

reading and science tend to be the ones that are hard to raise (for me it was like that too). the only way to improve those is with practice once you hit the 30+ range. try different strategies to approach problems in reading specifically to see what helps you increase your accuracy. for me, i read the first three passages and then answered questions, and for the last one i went straight to questions and looked for answers in passage. for science, i read the intro paragraph in the beginning and skipped over to questions. that + practice helped me increase my score and improve my time (which was another big issue) and i ended up getting 36 in science and reading and 35s in english and math (which were my stronger sections in all my practice tests). you got this :)))))

Thanks so much!

hello! i’m 19F and my doc has suggested and referred me for an adhd and asd assessment. originally i wanted to go with Fluence Clinic which is telehealth based however they aren’t diagnosing ADHD in people from WA bc of laws and regulations to do with medication etc.

i really want to make sure I see someone who actually believes and recognises ADHD/ASD in females as I’ve had a friend who was told she couldn’t have ASD because she could make eye contact and she made it through school etc. This friend was later diagnosed with ASD when she went through Fluence Clinic. I also don’t want to spend thousands of dollars to go to a bad psychiatrist.

does anyone have any recommendations for places in perth or even telehealth (perth or interstate) that do the dual assessment and have good reviews ?? I could definitely do the ASD assessment through Fluence clinic but I’m really wanting to do both at the same time.

Ritu Cambpell is well known in the industry as very good with diagnosis, especially with females with ASD. I don't believe she specialises with ADHD, only ASD.

>

>Dr Ritu Campbell is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ritu completed her Doctorate in Psychology at Murdoch University, Perth, and has specialised in diagnosis and therapy for ASD since 1999. She worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Disability Services Commission and the State Child Development Centre, before opening her private practice in 2004. Ritu specialises in the diagnosis of ASD in complex cases and is particularly experienced in the diagnosis of women and girls on the spectrum.

I’ve been going to South Perth Psychiatry for the last year and I can’t recommend Dr. Tawasu enough.

He listened to my concerns, and took them seriously. I was diagnosed with ADHD on the first visit and have been doing so much better with his guidance. The medications don’t always work best the first time around, but he takes the time to analyze how they’re affecting you and replaces them with others if needed.

Have a look at https://wapsychiatry.com.au/. I've got female friends who've been diagnosed though them. I'm currently on the wait list with them as well for my own diagnosis. I don't know the total cost but my first visit will be roughly $900

I'd second the other commenter who recommended Ritu Campbell for the ASD side of things, especially if you may be high masking (if unsure look into something like the online CAT-Q questionnaire about masking). If you aren't high masking and your traits are quite obvious you should be fine going through any service. I know WA Psychiatry & ADHD advertise ASD assessments on their site, for instance. Clear Health Psychology also offer assessments.

ADHD is another kettle of fish because you first need to answer this question: are you interested in trialling medication?

If you answer Yes, you MUST go through a psychiatrist. There are about 20 in Perth who see people for ADHD assessments and management. Call around the big private psychiatry clinics (Perth Clinic, Marion Centre, Abbotsford, Salvado Clinic) first.

If you answer No, you don't need to go through a Psychiatrist but could instead look to the above mentioned psychology clinics (mentioned when discussing ASD above) and ask about ADHD assessments.

No service will do both assessments at once, as far as I can tell. And each assessment is likely to cost you $1500+.

Good luck.

It's going to cost you money, no avoiding that - once you're in your late teens, the public health system is basically a massive let down in this space.

My daughter was diagnosed around 14-15yo. We went through **Spectrum Clinic** in East Freo. The wait time is long, the fees are high, but we took the journey and had a good outcome.

Dr Raj Tanna from Perth Medical Suites is wonderful, was diagnosed with ADHD there but I’m not sure if he also does ASD

Be careful that Fluence aren't biased toward confirming suspicions.

Got diagnosed by her last year as an adult. Reasonable price and fast report turnaround. The whole process was super easy for me would always recommend her for women.

I went to Dr Tawasu for an assessment as I thought I had ADHD. Overall I found the experience not great, found him to be dismissive and his assessment to be quite shallow. There wasn't much discussion other than the tests I did. He pointed to some boxes and said as I wasn't impaired he couldn't diagnose me but also would not say that I didn't have it.

Felt a bit ripped off if I am being honest.

how long is the wait list that you were given?

it must be an over east thing where they do both at a time. shame..

I think the ADHD assessment is a priority for me as I believe it would be the thing affecting me the most. I’ve been on sertraline 100mg for anxiety for 2 years and I still very much deal with anxiety despite it all . my doc thinks that based on my symptoms it may be linked to ADHD and if I trial ADHD medications that might help the anxiety.

i’m happy to spend the money - it’s just i don’t want to spend it and get a psychologist or psychiatrist who has prejudice /preconceived ideas/ bias about autism and ADHD.

thank you for the recommendation

i’m not going through Fluence anymore because they don’t do ADHD

how did you contact her?? i can’t seem to find anything online or any information on a website about her ASD assessments

5 months, which isn't terrible as some places were even longer.

We found the services as Spectrum Clinic to be outstanding. The assessment was thorough and very professional.

She works independently, just contact her for information

[contact info](https://www.halaxy.com/profile/ritu-campbell/psychologist/1008481)

Spectrum Clinic is excellent, including for autistic females.

Just felt a massive earth shake in Perth , I'm SOR (Melville) but we also have reports from NOR as well.

Un known as to what caused it , something falling over , big or a explosion..

Awaiting news ..

Update from in the field lots of smoke/dust from the Quarry which blasts regularly , not that big thoug

Reports of a earthquake about the rockingham area...

[https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/9561920/quake-felt-Aug-21-2024-Near-Rockingham-Western-Australia-Australia.html#google\_vignette](https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/9561920/quake-felt-Aug-21-2024-Near-Rockingham-Western-Australia-Australia.html#google_vignette)

Sorry guys, dropped my Yeti water bottle.