The Anzac Community Grants Program is a fantastic way to support organisations across NSW which are delivering projects in honour of our veterans. It is timely to receive an Anzac grant as we continue to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac and a century of service across the state.

A series of local community workshops on the development of Aboriginal languages legislation will be held in Barwon in May. NSW plans to be the first state in Australia to pass legislation recognising and protecting Aboriginal languages, to ensure that future generations can share and enjoy them. The proposed Aboriginal Languages Bill will acknowledge the first languages of NSW as vital to the culture and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, particularly across Barwon. The upcoming community workshops are an important opportunity for the people of Barwon to have their say on the development of this ground breaking legislation. Workshops will be held:

All workshops will take place from 9.30am-1.00pm, with morning tea and light lunch provided. For more information, visit the Aboriginal Affairs NSW website at www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au.

More than 43 nominations have been received for the Western NSW region’s annual celebration of the best local Vocational Education and Training (VET) talent. The Western NSW Training Awards is a fantastic opportunity for students, parents, employers, teachers and trainers to celebrate the very best VET talent we have.

Successful regional winners go on to compete at the State final in September, and the winners there go on to compete for NSW at the national titles. It's clear that more and more students, parents and employers are recognising the incredible value of vocational training in creating new and exciting pathways to rewarding careers and employment for people throughout the state.

These Awards represent the highest level of recognition for apprentices, trainees and the teachers who participate in VET and celebrate the outstanding effort that thousands of individuals, employers and training organisations put into VET each year in NSW. For more information on the awards, which will be held on 16 June, go to https://www.training.nsw.gov.au

My Choice Matters works with people with a disability and their families to live life their way and get the most out of the changing disability system. They have a free, fully accessible workshop coming up for people with a disability, their families/carers and people working in the sector. The workshop will help you learn and practice new ways of doing things and develop and grow your skills. Hear about changes to the disability support system and what it will do for you and talk about planning and things to consider for your life. The workshop will be held at the Narrabri RSL, 7 Maitland St, Narrabri on Wednesday, 24 May from 10.00am- 2.30pm. To register or for more information go towww.mychoicematters.org.au and look for the Events Calendar.

Thumbs Up to the Western Rams Rugby League teams that claimed dual Country Championship titles in both the U16 and U18 finals. Both finals were nail biters, with the Rams winning in extra time. For more information on the games go to: www.crlnsw.com.au