Changes to NSW COVID settings

The NSW Government is taking precautionary steps to maintain its safe and measured approach as we continue to learn to live with COVID. The following adjustments to the government’s pandemic settings will come into effect: From 12.01am Friday, December 24,2021: Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including for hospitality staff and in…

Merry Christmas and thanks to our volunteers!

More than 50 local volunteer groups have been successful in receiving funding under the Volunteer Grants 2021 program. Federal Nationals Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has paid tribute to the recipients, many of whom will be volunteering their time over the Christmas holidays. “We’re indebted to our volunteers, whose generosity and dedication keep our…

Largest mental health first aid program in the world

Last month the NSW Nationals in the state government announced a $130 million program designed to fast track the state’s mental health recovery. The government’s economic roadmap has mental health as a top priority, with the funding boost designed to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services, address the sharp rise in eating disorders…