Women escaping abusive relationships who are currently residing in domestic violence refuges across NSW will be offered grants of up to $5,000 to purchase equipment, education and training, transport, childcare and other associated costs to help them re-enter the workforce.
Read MoreAbout one million families can now enjoy $250 worth of vouchers, thanks to the NSW Government’s Parents NSW program going live Monday, 7 February.
Read MoreThe delivery of homes will be fast-tracked in regional communities experiencing housing pressure, ahead of the NSW Government’s initial response to the Regional Housing Taskforce recommendations.
Read MoreParents and carers of children enrolled in all primary schools in NSW will benefit from a new $155 million program for Before and After School Care (BASC) services to provide greater support and access to BASC services.
Read MoreEligible accommodation providers across the State can now register to take part in two of the NSW Government’s new voucher programs – Parents NSW and Stay NSW.
Read MoreA Riverina business that designs and builds innovative screening attachments for heavy industries is set for a major expansion that will save time and money, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund.
Read MoreBusinesses, workers and the performing arts across NSW are all set to benefit from a major financial support package of more than $1 billion to help those that have been hardest hit by the Omicron wave.
Read MoreThe NSW Government will extend current restrictions for another month as the State continues to take a measured response to managing COVID-19 with a focus on a safe return to school and restarting non-elective surgery as soon as possible.
Read MoreStudents will return to school under COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom.
Read MoreMember for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has cautiously welcomed the government’s return to school plan.
Dr McGirr has previously repeatedly urged the government to reveal its plans for the 2022 school year.
School leavers should explore their vocational education options with TAFE NSW in coming weeks, with more than 1,700 information sessions scheduled across the state to help young people get skilled and kick-start their careers.
Read MoreMillions more people in NSW are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster vaccination after NSW Health brought forward the interval between doses by a month.
Read MoreIndependent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, is concerned that the NSW school year is due to begin just as the current Omicron wave of COVID-19 is expected to reach its peak.
Read MoreAnyone who tests positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will now be required to register their result with Service NSW.
Read MoreThe NSW Government has today launched a new round of the Future Women Rural Scholarship Program to help women living in rural and regional NSW achieve their goals.
Read MoreThe first batch of 100 million Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will be distributed to NSW essential public workers and vulnerable communities from this week to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe NSW Government has announced a range of precautionary measures to provide additional support for the health system and community ahead of an anticipated peak in COVID cases later this month.
Read MoreThe NSW Government has committed to outlawing coercive control in current and former intimate partner relationships as part of the response to recommendations from the Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control.
Read MoreA grant of more than $32,000 will allow for some much-needed improvements at the Batlow Senior Citizens Village.
Read MoreAdelong’s John Neyland has been recognised for his many years of dedication to his community.
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