Lifeline Central West to Train Frontline Workers on DV Prevention in Diverse Communities
Lifeline Central West is hosting a series of workshops today and tomorrow on preventing domestic and family violence in diverse communities. The 2-Day Foundations Workshop will focus on engaging with First Nations people, multicultural communities and people with disability. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Also…
Charles Sturt University Bathurst to Host Open Day
Charles Sturt University in Bathurst will host its Open Day on Sunday for prospective students and the wider community. The event is a taste of University and programs that might interest school leavers those seeking a career change. Also on today’s Podcast Residents of Hill End have relayed their concerns to Bathurst Council about the…
More Than 200 People in Bathurst Region Fell Victim to Scams in the Last Year
As online scams become more realistic and sophisticated, we’re being encouraged to stop and check more often before sending money. With scams awareness week to get underway next week – a presentation is being held at the Bathurst Library on August 27. Also on today’s Podcast Bathurst Council has officially launched the Kaleidoscope Festival to…
Bathurst Uniting Support Service Band to Join Beatlesfest
The Bathurst Uniting Support Service band will bring a free workshop to Beatlesfest- hosted by volunteers, clients and people from the Bathurst community. The workshop will be held this Saturday for people to learn some new songs with the option to perform in Machattie Park on Sunday. Also on today’s Podcast The Federal Government has…
Ronald McDonald House to Host Gala Ball Thanking Donors, Volunteers
The Central West Ronald McDonald House in Orange is holding a Gala Ball on August 29 raising funds for the charity and thanking volunteers and donors. A new visiting program at the Bathurst Hospital relies on the help of volunteers, providing wraparound support for sick children and their families. Also on today’s Podcast The NSW…
New Book Celebrates 84 years of Netball in Orange
A new book is set to be launched on Thursday at Orange City Library looking back at 84 years of the sport in the Orange region. The project has been 12 months in the making and explores the dusty courts of the 1940s and the generations of families who have worn the Orange colours. Also…
Oberon Citizen Science Network to Hold Community Day Marking National Science Week
The Oberon Citizen Science Network will host an event tomorrow at the Malachi Gilmore Hall marking National Science Week, and sharing some of the latest projects from volunteers. The day will include talks about wind farms, platypus populations in Oberon and biodiversity. Also on today’s Podcast An investigation is underway following the third crash on…
Neville to More Than Double in Size For Variety Backyard Bash
The small community of Neville, south of Blayney, is making final preparations as the village prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors tomorrow. The Variety Backyard Bash is a convoy of over 60 decorated cars travelling across regional NSW raising funds for kids who are sick, disadvantaged, or experiencing disability. Also on today’s Podcast Calare MP…
Chris Mason to Walk 723km for First Nations Support Services
A Ngemba man from Brewarrina will be walking 723km next month to Penrith supporting mental health and suicide prevention in First Nations communities. The Long Walk Home is Chris Mason’s way of sharing his story of forced removal from his family, and the hope and healing he found in being reunited with them. If you…
Growing Online Support Group for Parents and Carers of People with Autism
A Facebook Group for parents and carers of people with autism is growing to support those finding it difficult to access services. The Bathurst Orange autism support group for families and caregivers is a place to share challenges, triumphs and ideas with community. Erin Fisher has worked as a Special Ed teacher. When her family…
