New England family and child services leaders played a key role in a roundtable this week with NSW Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington.
Social issues and services
Posted inDisability, Tamworth
Community support for children with disability in Tamworth
Aruma’s new home in Tamworth is creating more opportunities for local children with disability and those showing signs of developmental delay.
Posted inCrime, Stannifer
Two local men charged with firearm and animal cruelty offences
Two men have been charged with firearm and animal cruelty offences after shooting dogs in an altercation at Stannifer
Posted inDisability, Tamworth
Tamworth workshop for families and allies of young people with disability
Do you support or advocate for a young person with a disability? Whether that be family, friend, or client- this FREE workshop is for you.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah
Man arrested after woman’s body found in Gunnedah
A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was located in Gunnedah this morning, following a police welfare check.
Posted inHealth, Social issues and services
Big spike in New Englanders who can’t afford to see a doctor
The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the New England and North West region has increased 36% over the past four years, according to damning new research.
Posted inFederal Politics, Social issues and services
Children will just lie about their age to evade YouTube, socials ban
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Posted inCommunity action, Deepwater
Bringing a Deepwater landmark back to life
A recent spate of vandalism caused the Deepwater community to take stock and reconsider how they might put a piece of town history back to use.
Posted inCrime
Rural crime fight needs ‘vastly different’ approach
More support is needed to recruit local frontline workers and address the root causes of entrenched crime in regional and rural areas, an inquiry has been told.
Posted inDisability, What's on
New services set to shine at today’s Links for Life Expo
The Links for Life Expo has become a highlight of the year for local disability services, but the number of new businesses and services attending tomorrow’s event is set to make this year’s expo extra special.