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Cowra CWA News

The members of Cowra CWA held their monthly meeting today. Our Medical Grant recipient for 2023 Anne Jessett was invited along to receive her cheque which was presented by president Norma Power. Anne is doing a 12 month Lactation Consultancy course. The members also had Jan Shady give members an interesting talk on women’s health.

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Free Kits Still Available For Clean Up

Australia Day Registrations Registrations are still open for Clean Up Australia Day 2023, with free clean-up kits available for the national event taking place on March 5.

The kits include gloves, rubbish and recycle bags for individuals or families who wish to join a pre-existing Clean Up event in their area or want to create their own. Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday March 5, 2023. To register visit cleanup.org.au

Funding Available To Make Our Communities Stronger

Riverina MP Michael McCormack is urging community organisations and councils throughout the Riverina and Central West to see if they are eligible for funding under the latest round of the Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).

Mr McCormack said many not-for-profit community organisations and councils across the electorate have benefited from the previous seven rounds of the SCP. Round 8 will see a further $150,000 invested into local groups across the Riverina electorate

Mr McCormack urged all eligible Riv-erina and Central West not-for-profit organisations to submit an expression of interest. Expressions of interest are open until 20 March 2023. A consultation committee will then help Mr McCormack assess those who express interest. Organisations intending on applying need to first submit an expression of interest by this date. Expressions of interest should include a short description of the project, total cost, details of matching funding (for councils), why the project is important to the community and contact details.

Expressions of Interest forms can be requested by emailing michael.mccormack.mp@aph.gov.au or by contacting Mr McCormack’s Wagga Wagga electorate office on 6921 4600. The office can also provide further information about eligibility.

Autumn School Holiday Fun Awaits

Councils and eligible not-for-profit or-ganisations looking to host activities over the upcoming autumn school holidays are urged to get in quick to secure funding under the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program. Minister for Regional Youth Ben Franklin said the Holiday Break program continues to expand, meaning young people can take part in more activities than ever before, helping to keep young people con-nected and engaged, no matter their postcode. Councils and not-for-profit organisations are urged to get in quick, with applications opening Monday, 20 February and closing Friday, 3 March or until funds are exhausted.