Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Volunteering
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Volunteering
Service and Support: UHA volunteers celebrated as Lions Club lends a hand
The volunteer team behind the much-loved Ivy Café at the hospital has received a significant boost thanks to the Armidale Lions Club
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Volunteering
Freezin’ for a reason in Armidale
Locals are being invited to brave the winter waters at Dumaresq Dam on Sunday, August 3rd, for the region’s first-ever Polar Plunge.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Volunteering, What's on, Youth
Pathfinders’ Pumpkins Hit the Road Again to Support Communities in Need
The Pathfinders Pumpkin Run returns in 2025, with young people from across Pathfinders’ programs to grow, harvest, and hand-deliver fresh pumpkins to those doingit tough.
Posted inGrants and funding, Volunteering
Grant changes leaves volunteers short changed
The Albanese Government have gutted the annual volunteer grants to ‘target’ the program towards two priorities.
Posted inArmidale, Local News, Volunteering
Woodworking, restoration, carpentry and more at the Armidale Lions Community Workshop
Have a passion for woodworking or need a treasured heirloom restored? The Armidale Lions Community Workshop is here to help bring your project to life!
Posted inAgriculture, Volunteering
Northern District Exhibit seeks volunteers and new manager
The Northern District Exhibit is on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers and a new part-time Manager to help promote the region at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Posted inHealth, Volunteering
Bloodbikes hoping to ramp up volunteer operations locally
Volunteer motorcycle organisation Bloodbikes Australia has been operating in New England for the last few years, but it plans to ramp up its activities in the area very soon.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Local profiles, Volunteering
After suffering in silence with little food, this Armidale volunteer vowed to never allow anyone to starve again
After struggling to find sufficient food during her first few days in the country as a UNE student, Danti Asianti vowed to do whatever it took to ensure nobody ever experienced what she had again.
Posted inAwareness Events, Kootingal, Local profiles, Tamworth, Volunteering
Kootingal volunteer turning personal tragedy into passion for helping the community
Longtime resident of the Tamworth Region Rebecca Cooke has decided to “share the love around” by volunteering wherever she can after suffering a personal setback a few years ago.