The new minimum wage increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2026.
Fair Work Ombudsman: The Fair Work Commission has announced this year’s Annual Wage Review decision. The National Minimum Wage will increase to $1,004.90 per week or $26.44 per hour. Minimum award wages will increase by 4.75%. The new rates are available at: www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/workplace-laws/annual-wage-review/annual-wage-review-2026
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia: Every day, 79 men will hear the words: “you have prostate cancer.” Starting June 15, Walk for Him brings people together across Australia to honour and support the men in your life – lovers, brothers, fathers, and sons. Sign up, set your distance, and Walk for Him this Men’s Health Week. You can also score your free t-shirt when you raise $50. Register at www.walkforhim.org.au.
NSW Reconstruction Authority: Connecting flood-impacted homeowners and building professionals. Join the Eugowra Industry Connect session to get clear, practical advice on your next steps in your journey with the Resilient Homes Program. At the Eugowra Community Hub, 41 Nanima Street, Eugowra, on Tuesday 16 June, 4–6pm (drop in anytime). Register at: https://comms.reconstruction.nsw.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz69fd2718bef4d903/interface.html
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes (CCWF): CCWF have launched SistaCare peer support and education groups for women at six new locations in western NSW. The first program sites were Bourke, Condobolin, Forbes, Narromine and Parkes. Education sessions could be about the topics of domestic and family violence, money skills, women’s health, wellbeing, employment and other topics. Call 1800 067 067 and speak to Bec for more information.
Western NSW PHN: Do you know an emerging primary health care professional who has demonstrated strong leadership? Nominate them for the Emerging Leader Award at the 2026 Primary Health Excellence Awards. There are several categories to recognise quality work in Aboriginal health, innovation, leadership and recognition of service across our region. Nominations close 22 June at https://bit.ly/4wttudd
R U OK? You never know what someone’s carrying. A small act of care – be it a smile, a phone call, dropping off a meal, or running an errand – might be exactly what someone needs. Pay it forward today. Remember to check in with your mates, even when they seem to be managing. If you’re going through a difficult time and need to talk to someone now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
A kind gesture can mean a lot to someone who is struggling.