NSW GOVERNMENT’S FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL BYRON COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS

If you are thinking of studying a Nationally Recognised Qualification under the Smart and Skilled initiative with Byron Community College in 2023, they’ve got some very exciting news to share.

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In addition to recognising its top citizens, the award ceremony also welcomed a record number of new

As part of the NSW North Coast Education Flood Recovery Support Package new levels of financial support are available, amounting to thousands of dollars in fee relief for future students and those who successfully completed training last year. The aim is to alleviate financial pressures on students and their families in the region, still coping with the devastation and upheaval of the 2022 floods. The NSW Government has recognised learning and development, particularly in the adult education sector, became less of a priority during these times and for many financially impossible.

As part of the Support Package, Training Services NSW has introduced fee waivers for all new Smart and Skilled eligible students and fee reimbursements for students who enrolled in 2022

AHC30716Certificate III in Horticulture students (pictured) at Byron Community College receive fully subsidised fee support for their nationally recognised qualification as part of the government initiative. A course that for many can be life changing, providing career opportunities and purpose after several challenging years. For anyone hoping to pursue an accredited certification in 2023 then this is a huge incentive. and risen to every one, earning it the honour of the 2023 Clarence Valley Community Achiever Award.

So, if you’re excited by the opportunity of new horizons, get in touch with Byron Community College today to find out more and check your eligibility – www. byroncollege.org.au or call 02 6684 3374.

Led by Major (AAC) Sally Benfield the Grafton Cadets consistently volunteered their time to help out in the community.

She said events including Maclean Highland Gathering, commemorative services, Australia Day celebrations, March of Youth, family events, markets, fun runs, visiting nursing homes, school events, dragon boat events, the Grafton Jacaranda Festival and many more all benefited from the cadets’ involvement.

The Grafton Jacaranda Festival Committee in particular, appreciated their assistance throughout the event, involvement in the cadets was a great way for young people to set themselves up for life.

“Kids from 13 to 18 learn life skills, discipline, self control, team work and leadership which are essential to success later in life,” she said.

“Cadets are also a great stepping stone for people who are wanting to pursue a career in the armed forces.”

She said Grafton’s 20 Battalion was recruiting and would encourage anyone looking to become a cadet to attend the Grafton Parade Hall, opposite the Grafton Hockey Complex in Oliver St every Wednesday night.

The cadets competition came from Kids in Capes Pty Ltd and Happy Paws Haven.

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In all Clarence Mayor Ian Tiley handed out 39 people Australian Citizenship Certificates at the ceremony.

“From my memory this had been the largest number of people naturalised at a ceremony I’ve been party to,” he said.

In addition to the Mayor, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis, deputy Mayor Greg Clancy, councillors Peter Johnston, Karen Toms, Alison Whaites and Jeff Smith attended. Cr Steve Pickering was the MC for the event and Cr Bill Day sent an apology for not being able to attend.