A new resource is available to help victims/survivors of abuse.
Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee: NSW Police created an app called Empower You for Victims/Survivors to record important information and access support services. You can download this app with either the Apple store or the google store. More information and download links are also available on the Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Facebook page. If you are in immediate danger, contact 000 for police and ambulance help.
Central West Lachlan Landcare Inc: Thank you to Phil Worrad from Rural Adversity Mental Health Program for delivering a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course at Peak Hill. This course was possible with funding through the Western NSW Local Health District Building Healthy Communities Challenge. Twelve locals are now trained in MHFAl.
Fair Work Ombudsman: All employees in Australia (including casuals) are entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave per year. Employees who are experiencing family and domestic violence can take this leave to deal with its impacts where it’s not practical to do so outside their work hours. More info available www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/family-and-domestic-violence-leave
Together for Dementia: Join the Crunches Challenge this June and help fund vital support for Aussies living with dementia.
Complete 2,500 crunches at your own pace throughout June and make a difference for the 446,500 Australians living with dementia. Sign up for free and start fundraising today. https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/event/crunches-challenge
Western Local Land Services: This season many landholders are rethinking plans, adjusting inputs and weighing up whether to act now or wait, with fuel availability varying and fertiliser supply uncertain. If you’d like to talk through your situation, contact the Local Land Services team on 1300 795 299. There are also tools, information and resources available at www.nsw.gov.au/lls. Challenging times can take a toll, if you or someone you know needs support, visit www.ramhp.com.au for free resources
Trundle Bush Tucker Day: Calling all food vendors and market stall holders. If you are wishing to be a stall holder/vendor for 2026 please send an EOI email to bookforbushtucker@outlook.com Please keep in mind the committee is run by volunteers and emails may take time to respond to.
Vendors and stall holders are wanted for the Trundle Bush Tucker Day on Saturday 5 September.