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Return Thanks

The family of the late Ronald Norton Fisher wish to thank all our friends and family for the floral tributes, cards and messages of condolence.

The Fisher family would like to give special thanks to the Staff of Bilyara and Ganya Cottage, Dr Date and Dr Goyal for their care of Ron. Please accept our appreciation for the support given to myself and family at this difficult time.

Funding To Preserve Our Local Service History

Community groups are being encouraged to make an application under Round One of the Community War Memorials Fund, which is currently open.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said eligible organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to help with projects such as conservation assessments, honour roll restoration and repairs to war memorial structures and halls.

Applications to Round One of the 2023/24 Community War Memorials Fund will close at 5pm on Tuesday 25 July 2023. For information about the pro-gram, including the application form, please visit Grants · Office for Veterans Affairs (nsw.gov.au)

Nominate A Hidden Treasure Near You

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, recognising the important volunteer contribution women make to regional, rural and remote communities in New South Wales.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging nominations of female volunteers who continue to make a big difference to their local community.

“Our volunteers make an enormous contribution to everyday life in a small town, and in so many ways too – from sport-ing clubs and school committees to food halls and local service organisations, we are so grateful for just how much they give back,” Ms Cooke said.

“The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a really special way in which our fe-male volunteers from country towns across the State can be recognised and thanked for their efforts.”

Nominations for 2023 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll can be completed online at https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/hidden-treasures-nominations.

For more information about the Hidden Treasures program, including past recipients, please visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/rural-womens-network/hidden-treasures.

Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has announced that applications are now open for the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships and encourages all hard-working apprentices to apply.

The scholarships support apprentices who are experiencing financial or personal hardship, demonstrate a high aptitude for vocational education and are committed to completing on and off the job training.

“An apprenticeship is a great way to kick-start a career, and apprentices are vital to our State’s growth, but we also understand it’s not always easy to complete a qualification,” Ms Cooke said. Ms Cooke said five apprentices in the Cootamundra electorate were awarded the Bert Evans Scholarship in 2022. The Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships provide first-year apprentices with up to $15,000 over three years, helping people to overcome personal barriers to finish their apprenticeships and go on to rewarding careers.

The scholarship program is named in honour of the late Bert Evans AO, a passionate advocate of vocational education for more than 30 years.

For more information and to lodge an application, phone 13 28 11 to contact your local Training Services NSW Office.

National Reconciliation Week: Be A Voice For Generations

Reconciliation Week runs from May 27th to June 3rd, marking the dates of the successful 1967 referendum and the historic 1992 High Court Mabo decision on Native Title.

This year’s theme ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ challenges us all to find ways to be a support reconciliation in our everyday lives.

Reconciliation Australia outlines tangible ways you can promote reconciliation including incorporating Acknowledgment of Country into meetings, gathering or events, supporting First Nations businesses, and learning more about our rich Indigenous history.

Events will take place across New South Wales including community marches, film festivals and Indigenous art exhibitions. Details of these events and information on how to register can be found on the Reconciliation Australia website.