Sarah Mitchell

COVID learning support program extended

To help students catch up on any learning loss experienced due to COVID-19 lockdowns and learning from home, the NSW Nationals in the state government have announced the extension of the COVID Intensive Learning Support Program into next year. Following the positive reception and uptake of the 2021 program, the NSW Nationals in the state…

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NSW Nationals announce Nichole Overall as candidate for Monaro

The NSW Nationals have announced that Nichole Overall will be its candidate for the upcoming Monaro by-election, following the announcement earlier this month that local MP John Barilaro will retire from politics. The award-winning author, local historian, and communications professional was preselected by grassroots members to succeed Mr Barilaro, who welcomed Mrs Overall’s preselection this…

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Veterans claims system to be overhauled

Nationals Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee has announced the appointment of independent consultants to overhaul the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ claims processing system. McKinsey & Company will work with families who have lost loved ones to suicide to formulate recommendations that will overhaul the system to better serve our veterans. Mr…

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New opportunities for teaching profession

The NSW Nationals in the state government are implementing a raft of new initiatives to improve how it recruits, trains, and places high quality teachers where they are most needed. Nationals Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the $125 million NSW Teacher Supply Strategy will enable the NSW Government to create…

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