Board Members for RMHC, Jenny Mcleod and Geoff Rice were presented with teddies from the Parkes College for Seniors.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West NSW: Thank you to the wonderful Parkes College for Seniors group for creating these incredible auction items for our Gala Ball. You can bid on an item even if you’re not able to go to the Ball being held on 8 November, it’s a great way to support Ronald McDonald House Central West from the comfort of your own home https://galabid.com/orange2025
Women NSW: Big news for rural women in NSW & ACT! Applications for the 2026 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award are now open. If you’re a woman leading a project, business or program that’s making a real impact in rural or regional Australia, this is your chance to be recognised and supported. With up to $35,000 in grants from Platinum Partner Westpac, it’s an incredible opportunity to grow your vision. agrifutures.com.au/opportunities/rural-womens-award
Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc: Are thrilled to once again have the support of local State member Philip Donato and his wife Nadia at the Homegrown Parkes event. This time they will be sharing their Tiramisu making skills. If you would like to be part of this workshop at Homegrown Parkes on Saturday, 11 October 2025, then follow the link to register: https://centralwestlachlanlandcare.org/2025/09/11/looking-at-landcare-11-9-2025-phil-nadia-donato-sharing-tiramisu-workshop-at-homegrown-parkes. Registrations forthe our coffee roasting workshop with The Folk Roaster can also be be found on the page.
NSW Agriculture: NSW Agriculture and Local Land Services NSW is inviting stakeholders to provide information on the electronic identification (eID) implementation for sheep and goats in NSW. Your feedback will help inform how the program is moved forward. To fill out the survey please visit: https://forms.office.com/r/i2WQrk3utC
Regional Development Australia Central West: Central West is Best is the theme for the 2025 RDA Central West Photo Competition and entries are now open via the website. Submissions are steadily rolling in – add your view of the Central West today. Entries are open to all https://rdacentralwest.org.au/projects/central-west-is-best-photo-competition/
anAssist Forbes Branch: Forbes branch of CanAssist would like to once again thank Red Bend JRL for the wonderful support they give. CanAssist members man the gate for donations at RBJRL’s gala day and Lou Grimmit day, and also supply helpers to assist in their canteen.
Collum Hopkins and Michelle Bentick presenting the cheque for $4,020 to Helen Westwood and John Schrader from CanAssist.