Nationals Member for Clarence has called on the State Government to urgently increase funding to ensure students in Clarence and Richmond Valley schools can access the support class placements.
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Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Funding secured for Clarence River Historical Society digitisation program
The Clarence River Historical Society has been awarded $12,000 to support a major digitisation project. Read more here.
Posted inEducation, Grafton
Improved playground boosts inclusive learning at South Grafton Public School
South Grafton Public School has enhanced learning opportunities for children in its Early Intervention program thanks to $11,904 grant.
Posted inEducation, Local News
TAFE NSW to receive stable funding
The State Government has announced a major reform to TAFE NSW, removing it from the contestable funding model and committing to a stable, long-term budget.
Posted inEducation, New England
University of New England teams up with Maccas for uni credits
The University of New England (UNE) has joined forces with McDonald’s Australia to recognise workplace training as university credit, helping thousands of Macca’s employees nationwide take their next step into higher education.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Education, NSW Politics
Singh backs fair pay for community preschool teachers
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh has called on the Minns Government to boost funding for community preschools to help address low wages and staffing shortages across the early childhood sector.
Posted inEducation, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Williamson backs community preschools in fight for fair pay
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
Posted inEducation, Local News, News
Celebrating 10 years of the 1000 Books Before School Program
Did you read a book to your kid(s) before bed tonight? If not, its time to start. The 1000 Books Before School is a program that has spread across the country – from the city streets of Sydney to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the Tasmanian town of Wynyard. And it started in Gunnedah.
Posted inEducation, Grants and funding, Money, News
More local university study hubs on the way
Applications are open for community-owned organisations across the New England to apply for funding to establish and operate a Regional University Study Hub.