Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility.
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes: This week is National Child Protection Week, and the theme is ‘Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action’. At CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes, their ongoing pledge is to continue to promote and protect the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in the communities in which they work and live. What action you can take, big or small, to help children thrive?
Top Blokes Foundation: Some things are better together. Carry 10kg and walk (run, or roll) this October. The vest represents the weight many young men carry in silence. With your support, we’re building a stronger, more connected generation of young men. Are you in? Sign up today for the Lift the Load Challenge at https://join.lifttheload.org.au/challenge
Australian Cancer Research Founda tion: Bravery comes in all shapes, styles and colours. Sign up NOW to shave, cut or colour your hair and back brilliant research. Be brave and shave, cut or colour any day this September. Take bold action and choose to Colour your hair any colour, Cut your luscious locks from long to short or Shave it all off. Sign up at any time during September at https://fundraise.acrf.com.au/event/brave-shave-2026/home
Just A Farmer: Trundle and surrounding communities are invited to a free community screening of Just A Farmer at the Trundle War Memorial Hall on Thursday 17 September. Screening starts at 6pm and supper will be provided. The evening will include a discussion panel and an opportunity for conversations after the film. Please RSVP to cwllandcare@gmail.com or text 0418 611 053.
Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge: Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge is back! Complete an uncomfortable activity every day, for 10 days in a row, between 19 – 28 October to raise funds for We Are Mobilise, for those experiencing homelessness in Australia. Do something that makes you Uncomfortable and sign up today at: www.neddsuncomfortablechallenge.com/register/challenge-2026
R U OK? R U OK? Day 2026 was on Thursday 10 September. The day called for action, and is a reminder that any day is the day to check in with the people you care about. In 2026, the message is simple: ‘If you’re thinking it, Ask R U OK? Any Day’. Conversation tips and crisis support contacts can be found at ruok.org.au
Ask R U Ok anyday because a conversation could change a life.