State News 19 August 2024
19 August 2024
Expression of Interest for Carers Investment Grants OPEN
Up to $500,00 are now available for initiatives that better identify, reach and support carers. The NSW Government’s Carers Investment Grant Program is now accepting Expressions of Interest.
The NSW Government is committed to recognising, including, and supporting carers in our community. Our vision is for an inclusive and supportive community that understands that caring and supporting each other are fundamental parts of life.
The NSW Carers Investment Grant Program will fund the development and implementation of training and education programs to help service providers and professionals – such as medical and mental health staff, allied health workers and teachers – identify, reach and support carers.
Grant funding is open to:
- Government human service agencies used by carers
- Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations
- NSW local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993
- Peak organisations representing Carers
- Organisations representing GPs, psychiatrists, hospitals, neurologists, allied health providers, dentists, pharmacists, teachers, principals
- Other representative organisation
Applications for the EOI close Monday, 23 September 2024.
Nominations OPEN for 2025 Local and NSW Women of the Year
Local Women of the Year
The search for the most inspiring and extraordinary women in Penrith has begun as I open the Local Woman of the Year Awards 2025
With over 50 per cent of Penrith's population being women, Penrith's women are the backbone of our vibrant and diverse community, embodying strength, resilience, and compassion.
I invite the community to nominate who you think is Penrith's outstanding local woman.
Nominate an Inspirational Penrith Woman Today!
NSW Women of the Year
Nominations are now open for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025.
The annual awards program recognises and celebrates women and girls who inspire us with their actions.
The 5 award categories include:
- Premier's NSW Woman of Excellence
- NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
- NSW Community Hero
- NSW Regional Woman of the Year
- NSW Young Woman of the Year
Nominations have also opened for the Ones to Watch category, which recognises 10 rising stars between the ages of 7 and 15.
The recipients of the awards will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as part of NSW Women's Week 2025, which will run from Sunday, March 2, to Saturday, March 8.
Our Golden Girls Return Home
Penrith residents Jessica and Noemie Fox have left green and gold all over Penrith’s history books after winning gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Born to Olympian and multiple world champion paddle parents, Jessica and Noemie Fox have certainly lived up to the Fox name.
Jess, who carried the Olympic Torch and was honoured as Australia’s female flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony, carried on a stellar Olympic performance, taking home gold in both the C1 and K1 events. Having competed in her fourth Olympic games, Jessica Fox is the most successful canoeist in World Championship history.
Debuting her Olympic journey in Paris, Noemie quickly showed the world her strength and power in the Kayak Cross finals, taking home the gold with a full 5-second lead.
The pair’s exemplary sportsmanship, dedication, and sheer strength stand as a testament to our young sports stars out in Penrith and across the globe.
Penrith is proud to have the Fox sisters as locals and our sporting heroes. You did it, girls! You both deserve your fairy tale ending.
