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$40m for local National Crime Prevention Projects

Time is running out for local government and community organisations to apply for funding from the National Crime Prevention Fund. Applications for the current round close on May 29th.More information here- www.crimeprevention.gov.au. Continue reading

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Who deserves thanks in your community?

It’s National Volunteer Week and now is the chance to nominate someone who works for your community for one of the National Volunteering Awards. Continue reading

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Search for Hidden Treasures in rural NSW in National Volunteer Week

Nominating a rural woman for the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a great way to celebrate rural women from across NSW who give so much of their time to improving our communities and neighbourhoods. You can nominate a friend, family member, colleague, community worker – any rural woman who you believe makes your community a better place to live. Continue reading

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Harmony Day

21st March is Harmony Day! It’s a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity. It is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. Continue reading

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Disability Care

The passing of the NDIS Bills heralds a new era in disability support services in Australia. In the Senate the debate was truncated and I wasn’t able to give my second reading speech – but here is what I would have said!
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Donate Life Week

It’s DonateLife Week (24 February – 3 March) and another chance to have a family discussion about donation wishes Continue reading

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Adult Learners’ Week

It doesn’t matter how old you are, how far you are to reach, or poor you feel your computer skills are: there’s a wide range of learning opportunities available to help you in your lifelong learning. Continue reading

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Good news on the dental front.

“There was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently”.
~ William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing Continue reading

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Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP)

The Australia-Indonesia Institute is inviting applications from young Australians willing to represent Australia for two months in Indonesia during December 2012 to February 2013. Continue reading

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July Grants Bulletin

Grants and funding programs closing in July. Continue reading

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