A Northern Rivers disability service provider has opened a new flood-resilient hub in central Lismore, aimed at safeguarding essential supports against future disasters.
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Posted inGrants and funding, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Regional Development
$7m boost to unlock 5,300 homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings
A $7m boost for water infrastructure is set to unlock more than 5,300 new homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Lismore, MidCoast
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $6.4m community grants program
North Coast communities are set to benefit from new funding for disaster readiness, community hubs and sporting facilities under a $6.4 million NSW grants program.
Posted inForster, Grants and funding, Sport
$84,200 boost for Great Lakes United Football Club community
Great Lakes United Football Club will receive $84,200 to upgrade drainage, improving safe, reliable field access for players, volunteers and families.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
$450k funding boost for Coffs Harbour projects
Coffs Harbour groups can apply for up to $100,000 from a $450,000 state funding pool for local projects.
Posted inDisability, Federal Politics, Money, National News
Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral
State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
Posted inBallina, Grants and funding
Little Village Clothes Swap awarded first Resource Recovery Community Grant
Ballina Shire Council has awarded its first Resource Recovery Community Grant to Little Village Clothes Swap for reducing textile waste locally.
Posted inFlood, Good News, Grants and funding, Local News
Local clubs raise $70,000 to support flood-affected farmers
More than $70,000 has been raised by Mid North Coast clubs to support farmers still recovering from last year’s floods.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News, Youth
Emergency foster carers to receive first crisis payment boost in over 20 years
Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.
Posted inGrants and funding, Kyogle Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
$6.25 million boost for Clarence Way upgrades
Clarence Way will see another 3.4km upgraded after a $6.25 million funding boost, with more work planned to complete the route.