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LOCAL LIFE
ClubGRANTS support nine worthy community causes
Nine local community groups have shared in $ 133,711 in grants through the annual ClubGRANTS program .
The recipients were officially announced at a special presentation in September at Yarramundi benefiting 13 individual projects . Funding was provided by Windsor RSL Club , Richmond Club , Panthers North Richmond and Windsor Leagues Club . The recipients include : Pink Finss - $ 20,000 to assist in continuing support of women , men and their families diagnosed with cancer .
Kingsford Smith Retirement Village – $ 3,000 to assist in the upgrade of machinery for the Shed .
Merana Aboriginal Community Association for the Hawkesbury Inc – $ 20,700 to assist with two programs that will offer sport classes to children aged from 2 up to 12 years .
Hope 4 U Foundation – $ 5,000 for the Hawkesbury Wellness and Suicide Prevention event .
Learning Links - $ 10,000 to establish a program at Pitt Town Public School designed to understand and diagnose children ’ s learning , social and
ClubGrants recipients with club and Hawkesbury City Council officials at Yarramundi .
wellbeing needs ; $ 8,695 to establish a program at Kurrajong Public School for in-school mental health and wellbeing ; $ 9,890 to establish a program at Windsor Park Public School to support disadvantaged children with their literacy ; and $ 9,890 to establish a program at Bligh Park Public School to support disadvantaged children with their numeracy .
The Jeremiah Project Inc – $ 29,100 to assist in continuing support for the provision of food to those experiencing homelessness , loneliness and financial hardship .
Hart Youth – $ 3,436 to assist in organising the 2024 Hart Youth Talent Showcase .
The Women ’ s Cottage – $ 11,000 to assist in the establishment of a meditation group for vulnerable women .
Western Sydney Veterans Association - $ 3,000 for programs to keep seniors active .
Aged Care Reforms information hub
The Australian Government is making changes to aged care and Hawkesbury Central Library is currently hosting an Aged Care Reforms information hub .
The hub provides information and resources to assist older people and their families to navigate the changes being made to aged care services . There are number resources available in the hub including resources for locating aged care services , working in the industry , and details on specific issues such as dementia .
There is currently a survey taking place run by the Australian Government which is looking for more details on the resources that older people and their families are using and gaps that have been identified .
The hub will run during library opening hours at the Hawkesbury Central Library , 300 George Street , Windsor from 9th September to 9th November 2024 . For more information phone the library on 4560 4460 .
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