CWA helps keep students afoat

CWA president of the Evans Head branch, Roz Redwood.

When you live as close to water as students from the Mid-Richmond area do, then it is imperative they learn how to swim.

This was the thinking of Evans Head CWA member, Lisa Davis, when a generous Evans Head business person donated money to the community organisation.

“We’ve organised swimming lesson vouchers for eight students to help get them up to speed,” said

“We are providing two vouchers each for four schools so eight students will beneft.”

The schools include Evans Head K-12, Broadwater Public School, St Joeys, Woodburn and Woodburn Public School.

In the case of Evans Head K-12, the students will be part of their intensive swimming program which is run at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre.

“From there, we will pick two students who we think could beneft from extra lessons which can be used in the school holidays,” said Evans Head K-12 Assistant Principal, Isaac Fields.

“This is one of the most important programs we run just because of the lifestyle we have here.

“Kids are always at the beach, boating and fshing and they need to be able to swim.” tradition that showcases the beauty of the jacaranda tree and the vibrant community of Grafton.

The Evans Head CWA branch hopes that next year they will be able to provide more vouchers.

This year’s festival will feature a range of events, including parades, live music and cultural activities, all aimed at bringing the community together in celebration and putting on a show for the thousands of visitors.

Mr Blackadder invited Grafton people in the Jacaranda City and beyond and anyone who wished to be part of one of the country’s oldest foral festivals to join in honouring Ms Powell and all that she represents at the 90th Grafton Jacaranda Festival.

For more information about the festival and its events, please visit www.jacarandafestival. com or visit the Grafton Jacaranda Festival Facebook page.

Racing NSW – Appointment of Members

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are invited from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a member of Racing NSW.

Racing NSW is established by section 4 the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 (Act). It has the statutory functions of controlling, supervising and regulating the State’s thoroughbred racing industry as well as initiating, developing and implementing policies conducive to the promotion, strategic development and welfare of the industry and the protection of the public interest as it relates to the horse racing industry.

The Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon David Harris MP, has established a selection panel process to identify suitable candidates.

The Act stipulates that it is the duty of each appointed member of Racing NSW to act in the public interest and in the interests of the horse racing industry as a whole in the State. The Act also requires that an appointee must have experience in a senior administrative role or experience at a senior level in one or more of the felds of business, fnance, law, marketing, technology, commerce, regulatory administration or regulatory enforcement.

The selection panel appointed to undertake the selection process will consider EOIs based on merit, taking into account a candidate’s abilities, qualifcations experience and personal attributes relevant to the performance of the duties of membership of Racing NSW.

EOIs are particularly welcome from candidates who possess experience across a range of felds and have an appreciation of the issues affecting the thoroughbred racing industry.

Competitive candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive probity assessment to be eligible for appointment and should also familiarise themselves with the requirements of the Racing NSW Board Code of Conduct.

The NSW Government is committed to diversity and inclusivity on Governmentappointed boards and committees, and to leading and encouraging diversity in the racing industry. It welcomes EOIs from candidates with diverse backgrounds, in particular women candidates.

Closing date for EOIs is 10am Tuesday, 8 October 2024.

Expressions of interest:

A candidate information pack is available on iwork.nsw.gov.au . To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience via email to racing.admin@racing.nsw.gov.au with the subject as “Racing NSW Appointment”. SB1974