Food Basket will resume this Friday, 4 February in the Uniting Church Hall from 9.30am to noon
Food Basket Resumes This Friday
The Co-operating Anglican and Uniting Church Food Basket will resume this Friday, 4 February in the Uniting Church Hall from 9.30am to noon. Due to the redevelopment of the Uniting Church building, areas of access will be altered but well marked for customer convenience. Volunteers are always available to give clients assistance should they need help to their vehicle.
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Cowra Support Group meets this Friday, 4 February from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors from all communities. All details are available online at: recover.itmatters. com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460.
Budget Boost For Before And After School Care
Parents and carers of children enrolled in all primary schools in NSW will benefit from a new $155 million program to provide greater support and access to Before and After School Care (BASC) services. The $500 voucher will assist families who use BASC services by covering the parent gap fee component of their session fees.
Have Your Say In Cancer Support Needs
Cancer Council NSW is inviting local residents affected by cancer to share their cancer support needs to help identify services needed in the area. To learn more or participate visit: cancercouncil.com.au/research/community-involvement-research/research-study-supportive-care-needs-of-people-affected-by-cancer-survey/
Support Package A Lifeline For Western NSW Businesses
A new support package announced by the NSW Government will keep the doors of many businesses open, according to the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. The package, which commenced on Tuesday this week includes:
A payment of up to $5,000 per week (20% of payroll) for businesses with turnover between $75,000 and $50 million who suffered a 40% downturn in January and project to do the same in February.
The Small Business Fees and Charges rebate program extended to $3,000, and can include 50% of the costs incurred to acquire RAT’s for the workplace,
Commercial landlord relief extended until 13 March.
AgCAREERSTART Registrations Open
AgCAREERSTART is a new, structured gap year program that introduces young people to a career in agriculture. Over 12 months, participants are matched with an on-farm job, given training and development, and gain access to industry events and experiences. To find out more about being a gap year participant or on-farm host, register your details at www.agcareerstart.com.au
AgCAREERSTART is an Australian Government initiative, delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation in collaboration with leading industry bodies.