NDIS review team consults with local participants
Since its beginnings in 2013, the NDIS has helped many people with disabilities all around Australia to live fuller lives, but like any long term program, it sometimes needs to be reviewed to ensure that it is still able to meet the needs and expectations of the community.
Draft regional plan proposes restructure to deliver better services to the bush
Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin is encouraging regional residents to have their say on the Barkly Regional Council’s Draft Regional Plan 2023-2024. The Plan is open now for consultation until close of business on Monday 19 June.
Grant allows bush communities to care for own Country
Barkly Regional Deal Backbone Team has secured five tractor packages to improve services in the bush. The funding package from the Barkly Regional Deal Community Projects Fund will enable communities to look after their Country in a range of ways including slashing grass, building fire breaks, moving wrecked cars and rubbish to make their communities safer.
Anyinginyi promotes benefits of quitting smoking
The 31st May has been declared World No Tobacco Day and this year’s theme is "Grow food, not tobacco" in reference to the contribution that tobacco growing makes to food insecurity, according to the World Health Organization. Wednesday morning Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation took over Peko Park to educate the public to the consequences and dangers of smoking and offering strategies and support for those looking to try giving up.
Softball fever rolls into Tennant Creek
Pam Dillon. Students from schools across the Central Barkly Region converged into Tennant Creek for the annual Softball Inter-school Cup Championship. The girls aged from 10 to 15 enjoyed learning and developing their softball skills through skills sessions and playing games against each other.
Deadly Hair Dude opens salon in Tennant
There is no more excuse for split ends in Tennant Creek any more, with the new opening of the Deadly Hair Dude's new salon in town. Hairdresser Gary Strachan has been working hard with RN Employment to open the salon for two weeks each month both as a training opportunity for locals and a service to the community with the aim it will eventually become a sustainable local business.
Leader of the Opposition visits The Barkly
Several of you would have seen a familiar face around town this week as Lia Finocchiaro, Leader of the Opposition joined Steve Edgington, Member for Barkly speaking with locals for updates from the Barkly region ... Lia stressed the importance of speaking to people on the ground to better represent them.
Locals join in the Beanie Festival fun
After several workshops in Tennant Creek last week, felting tutor Tanya Hattingh returned to Alice with 30 beanies made by Tennant Creek residents for entry into the 2023 Beanie Festival ... The festival was organised to sell beanies crocheted by Aboriginal women in remote communities, and has grown into a fun event where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists share their cultures and exhibit together.
