Mornings with Simon Beaumont

Hugh van Cuylenburg was a primary school teacher volunteering in northern India when he had a life-changing realisation: despite the underprivileged community the children were from, they were remarkably positive. By contrast, back in Australia Hugh knew that all too many people found it hard to be happy, or suffered from mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety.

He set about finding the answer and in time came to recognise the key traits and behaviours these children possessed were gratitude, empathy and mindfulness.

In the ensuing years Hugh threw himself into studying and sharing this revelation with the world through The Resilience Project.  with his playful and unorthodox presentations which both entertain and inform. Hugh describes his purpose in life to ‘simply to help people be happier’ and that is what he aims to do with The Resilience Project.

Hugh joined Gareth Parker on the Morning Program for this inspirational interview.

Local Atwell resident Annie Wells has been left devastated following an attack by vandals on her front yard Christmas decorations display.

A car drove into the display late Friday night smashing and deflating decorations, some beyond repair. 

Annie spoke to Gareth on Mornings and said that they put up their lights and displays every year to bring joy to others.

Wheel clamping victim Crispin Rovere is fighting back taking Auto-Clamp to Court.  Crispin's car was clamped at the Perth CBD Apartment building complex that he lives in back in June.  Not wanting to pay the $170 fine to take the clamps off, his car has been taken away by Auto-Clamp.  Crispin says he has no idea where his car is. The matter will be heard in January.

The Department of Communities have announced a forensic investigation, enhanced financial control’s and improved governance in the wake of alleged corruption.

Deloitte Australia have been appointed to undertake a thorough forensic investigation into the Department and its former agencies finances.

Director General Michelle Andrews spoke to Gareth Parker and has said this is a major step forward in rebuilding confidence and trust in the Department for the people of Western Australia.