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Ageing & Disability news, events & resources for Western NSW
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Capacity building workshops for disability and aged care staff
The NSW Public Guardian is offering free workshops to train staff in disability and aged care organisations to further support clients. Read More New outreach centre for rural children opened in Manly
The Royal Far West Centre for Country Kids has been opened by the new Australian Governor-General David Hurley in Manly to support children living in rural areas with developmental disorders and disabilities. Read More 10,000 more high level home care packages announced
This week the Government announced more level 3 and 4 home care packages. These should somewhat reduce the 126,000 long queue for packages at recipients' approved levels. Read More 1200 Christmas hampers delivered to the isolated and elderly in Mudgee
The Christmas Miracle Appeal has successfully distributed 1200 hampers to the needy in the Mudgee community, including a large number of elderly residents. Read More How much will it cost to move into an aged care home?
An online tool and factsheet can help to provide guidance of what costs should be expected when moving into an aged care home. Read More Independent NSW Commissioner to target elder abuse
A new Ageing and Disability Commissioner will be appointed as part of a focus on abuse in the aged care and disability sectors. Read More Proposed fast rail network to connect Western NSW to Sydney
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says that work on the four new routes will begin in the next term of government, spanning from Canberra to Orange and Port Macquarie. Read More Western NSW Local Health District delivers quarterly report
The Western NSW Local Health District has released its latest quarterly report, showing improved hospital waiting times and increased usage of services in the region. Read More |
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Mental health first aid course - 23-24 Jan 2019, Orange
Mental Health First Aid Read More Mental health first aid course - 14-15 Feb 2019, Wagga Wagga
Older Person Mental Health First Aid Read More Seniors Festival 2019 - 13-24 Feb 2019
The 2019 Seniors Festival will be celebrated in many places across NSW. Find out how you can get involved! Read More Caring for carers of people with dementia - free online program
Are you someone who is caring for somebody with dementia? Would you like to connect with others who are in similar circumstances to you? A new program facilitated by CQ University is aiming to support isolated carers through online support sessions. Read More |
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