Armidale volunteer Jenny Bourke has been recognised for her dedication to the community, taking out the region’s top volunteering honour.
Jodie Harrison
$40m boost for family violence program
A $40 million funding boost means all 52 Staying Home Leaving Violence services in NSW will get a 50 per cent budget lift, helping more women and children stay safely in their own homes.
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
A $625,000 fund is open to Aboriginal groups across NSW running sport programs aimed at preventing family and sexual violence, with applications closing in October.
Narrabri to host 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering
Narrabri has been named host of this year’s Rural Women’s Gathering, bringing about 300 women from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales to the North Western NSW town.
Nominations open for women in local government awards
Rising stars, mayors and general managers alike, nominations are open for the state’s top awards recognising women in local government.
NSW reviews assault survivor privacy laws
NSW is reviewing whether sexual assault survivors’ therapy notes should be able to be used against them in court, after victim-survivors and counsellors spoke out.
Glen Innes event highlighted as NSW Seniors Festival grants open for 2027
Community organisations and councils, including those in the Glen Innes region, are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program.
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.
Funding open for innovative women’s sport projects in NSW
NSW sporting organisations can apply for $500,000 to boost women and girls’ participation through the Play Her Way Innovation Program.
Nominations open to recognise region’s quiet achievers
Know someone who gives their time to help others? Nominations are now open to recognise the New England’s volunteers.
