Grants to boost community spirit

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin says the NSW Country Women’s Association has voted at its AGM to oppose waste-to-energy incinerators.

“The CWA has adopted a policy to advocate for the newly elected NSW Government to rescind its decision to establish waste-to energy incinerators and instead immediately introduce technology and waste reduction programs that use methods that minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

Ms Saffin said the Tabulam branch put the motion, which was one of several successful motions from the North Coast Group at the AGM in Bathurst this month.

“Other north coast policy positions adopted at the AGM included calling for telecommunications providers to maintain coverage to disaster impacted communities, for stronger legislation to protect koala habitat, and for ongoing resources for weed management plans.

“The CWA also supported the call from the Hume group for stricter regulation and cessation of online betting and mobile phone apps, particularly during TV sports coverage.

“Lismore Day Branch President, Aliison Kelly and Lismore Evening branch President, Kerry Harvey spoke at the AGM to thank members for their support for our region.

The CWA donated $500,000 in flood relief last year.

“In the last Parliament I was active in establishing a Friends of the CWA group and I can report that we will be re-establishing the group in the new parliament.

“As a CWA Member myself I am proud to be associated with this organisation of women that has such a strong record of pushing through changes that improve the lives of women and rural communities,and support the social good in general.”

In partnership with The Yulgilbar Foundation, FRRR has awarded $785,794 in grants to 23 local groups for community projects designed to strengthen community capacity and resilience in the Clarence Valley and surrounding region.

These grants, which region.

Ten of the 23 grants will support local events and festivals. This includes the Grafton Jacaranda Festival for a concert for 5,000 people Featuring Troy CassarDaley and Don Walker. Also set to perform on stage at the Grafton Jacaranda Festival is the the projects funded demonstrate the important role that social connectedness plays in disaster recovery.

“While each place has its own unique set of recovery needs, in this round of grants we saw many community groups seeking funding for projects designed to across the region, many of which will boost the capacity of local groups to contribute to recovery activities.

“For example, funding for Container of Dreams based near Tabulam will help women develop micro-enterprise skills, Woombah Residents are funded through The Yulgilbar Foundation Fund program, are the final tranche of a $2 million commitment awarded over the last three years.

In the wake of the 2019-20 bushfires and subsequent disasters including floods and COVID, these grants will support local groups to foster community connection, education and wellbeing across the

Big Scrub Orchestra, which has also been awarded funds. The Orchestra’s grant will support music workshops to boost resilience, health and wellbeing of local children in five small rural public schools and support their performance in the Jacaranda Festival.

Sarah Matthee, FRRR’s General Manager of Partnerships and Services, said that bring people together to strengthen social connections, which is such an important part of the recovery process. This also gives us valuable insight into where communities are in their recovery journey.”

Madeleine Noble, Executive Officer of The Yulgilbar Foundation said the Foundation is proud to support a variety of projects

Association will expand activities at the community garden focusing on disaster preparedness, and Lawrence Community Fundraising will run a series of creative workshops and events celebrating local residents and their skills”.

The full list of the recipients can be found on FRRR’s website.

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