Urbenville/Woodenbong Senior Day Care 21st Anniversary
The Kyogle News November 03
Urbenville/Woodenbong Senior Day Care 21st Anniversary
It was my honour to be the special guest at these special 21st Birthday
celebrations, held last month. I thoroughly enjoyed attending this important
occasion and meeting with representatives that came from Casino, Kyogle,
Bonalbo, Woodenbong, Urbenville and Killarney.
Churchill Memorial Trust
Applications have opened for the 2004 Churchill Fellowship program. Each year
the Trust awards about 100 Fellowships, on average about $20,000 each. These
awards are available to Australians 18 years and over for study travel overseas.
No prescribed qualifications are required, however merit is the primary test, as
is the desire to share the results of the Fellowship with the community. The
closing date for applications is 29 February 2004. Australians striving for
excellence, with an opportunity to investigate a project overseas, are
encouraged to apply. Further information and application forms are available on
the website www.churchilltrust.com.au or from my office.
2004 Seniors Week Grants & Achievement Awards
Applications have opened and grant applications are being sought from non-profit
organisations, volunteer organisations, local government and community groups to
assist the development and/or organisation of local Seniors Week projects. The
Achievement Awards highlight and recognise NSW seniors for their contribution to
the development of our community, for their leadership and for their initiative.
The Awards specifically seek to recognise seniors who are continuing to make a
significant contribution to the community. One individual and one organisation
per NSW region will be awarded for their achievement in each of the following
categories - Business Mentoring, Community Service & Volunteering,
Education/Life-Long Learning, Environment/Science, Health & Well Being and
Intergenerational Understanding. Application forms and more information on the
grant guidelines are available from my Electorate Office and grants close 21
November 2003 with the achievement awards closing on 5 January 2004.
WorkCover Discussion Paper
WorkCover have released their findings of their review into the NSW Workers
Compensation Scheme. To view the discussion paper go to www.workcover.nsw.gov.au,
find the `What's New' section and click on the Review of the NSW Workers
Compensation Scheme link.
Mobility Parking Scheme
From September 2003 the RTA will issue new style cards to all approved
applicants. Changes have been made to the scheme to protect the interests of
legitimate users. The most significant change is the introduction of a
licence-style card that includes a photograph. The card includes security
features similar to a driver's licence. It will play a key role in tackling the
fraud that was associated with the previous system of paper permits.
NSW Sport & Recreation Grants
Applications have opened for NSW Sport & Recreation Country Athletes Scheme,
Country Coaches & Officials Scheme and the Regional Sports Facility Program. The
closing date for the Country Athletes and Country Coaches & Officials schemes is
31 December, whilst the Regional Sports Facility Program closes on 12 December.
Guidelines and application forms are available from my office or the department
website - www.dsr.nsw.gov.au.