Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:49
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING FOR LEADERS
COMMUNITY and religious leaders will be empowered to respond to domestic and family violence through a new training program to begin next month. Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said the accredited course, run by TAFE NSW, will give participants the tools and resources to help people who seek their guidance. Mr Speakman said the training aimed to strengthen victim support while encouraging increased reporting across the state. For more information, or to register interest contact diversity-services@justice.nsw.gov.au For confidential advice, support and referrals related to domestic and family violence, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), The NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63) or Men's Referral Service (1300 766 491).
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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 16:44
Night of emotion and gratitude at Blacktown Local Business Awards
“A HUGE success.” That is how Steve Loe described this year’s Blacktown City Local Business Awards following the spectacular awards ceremony held recently.
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Sunday, 18 October 2020 16:07
COUNCIL AWARDS $380,000 TO GROUPS
MORE than 100 small businesses and community groups across the City of Parramatta have been awarded with over half a million dollars in grants as part of Council’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Council has provided 36 local not-for-profit and social enterprises with Community Resilience Grants, totalling over $380,000, to help them adapt and diversify during the COVID-19 pandemic. An additional $150,000 was provided to set up the new Small Business COVID-19 Response Grant program, which has aided 85 businesses to pivot, expand, or digitise their operations amid public health restrictions.
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