Despite increasing awareness and dementia being the second leading cause of death, fear and a lack of understanding about the condition leads to real-world impacts on people living with dementia.
Awareness Events
Posted inAwareness Events, Emergency management
Get Ready Weekend helping the New England to get ready for a bad fire season
Head to an event at your local RFS station this weekend of September 16 and 17 to find out what you need to do to get ready for the fire season.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Baristas whip up coffee and convos for R U OK? Day
Free cuppas sparked conversations on mental health in cafés across the region this morning for R U OK? Day
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CWA Awareness Week focus on ADHD
The CWA of NSW is launching its annual Awareness Week campaign, to be held from 3 – 9 September 2023.
Posted inAwareness Events, Fundraiser
Legacy week commemorates 100 years of making a positive impact
From Sunday August 27th to Saturday September 2nd, Legacy volunteers will be out in force, raising much needed funds
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Celebrate National Science Week with UNE’s free workshops
The University of New England will once again bring free pop-up science programs to Armidale in celebration of National Science Week.
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Red Nose Day brings silliness to combat sadness
Tomorrow is Red Nose Day, raising money to help prevent infant death and provide support for grieving families.
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New England dons denim this Jeans for Genes Day
Jeans for Genes Day has people pulling on their denims to support families with kids who just want to be kids.
Posted inAwareness Events, Education
Education Week celebrates 175 years of public learning
Founded in 1860, Rocky River Public School is one of the oldest schools in the state and will join this weeks celebrations of 175 years of public education.
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Rug up for this year’s St Vinnie’s Community Sleepout
On Friday, August 25th, St Vincent de Paul is inviting everyone to the Community Sleepout in Armidale and Tamworth.