National Simultaneous Storytime.
Yesterday’s session of National Simultaneous Storytime at the library was a hit with children and adults alike. The annual event is organised by the Australian Library and Information Association. It involves a picture book written and illustrated by an Australian being read simultaneously across the country in libraries, schools, child-care centres, bookshops and family homes.
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It was wonderful to see so many members of our community involved in the event. The initiative aims to promote the value of reading and literacy to young children which is a vital skill they will need through their schooling years and beyond.
New loan at NMRM
The National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the history, personalities and achievements of Australian Motor Sports. The facility has a new car kindly loaned by Heather Brumby and her father Steve. Their much-loved 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV is currently on exhibition and joins other cars, bikes, trophies on display.
Heather and Steve regularly travel Australia to compete in racing events. The father-daughter duo recently teamed up to compete in Targa Tasmania, which is described as one of the largest, longest and hardest tarmac rally events in the world. We greatly appreciate loans from individuals and various commercial groups, which help make the museum a one-of-kind experience. The loans range from recent winning cars to Peter Brock’s personal collection of trophies and sashes.
Mayor Graeme Hanger
Come and have a cuppa and chat about mental health
Western NSW Local Health District is inviting interested community members, consumers and carers to come have a cuppa and a chat with them about mental health.
There is an event being held in Bathurst and an opportunity for interested people to come and speak to mental health clinicians and managers in an informal manner and ask questions about mental health and mental health services available in the region.
Sometimes people may feel uncomfortable talking about mental health, so this opportunity provides a relaxed environment for people to turn up and talk about their concerns.
Bathurst: Thursday, May 24 from 3-4pm at Community Mental Health at Bathurst Health Service. To RSVP email bryan.billington@health.nsw.gov.au.
Local teachers urged to apply for scholarships
I’m urging all diploma-qualified early childhood educators in the Bathurst Electorate to consider applying for a scholarship to boost their qualifications.
Applications for the next round of the NSW Government’s Rural and Remote Early Childhood Education scholarships are open now until June 9.
Since this scholarship program was introduced, the NSW Government has supported 109 educators across the state to upskill. That’s 109 more bachelor qualified teachers giving our children the best possible early childhood education.
These scholarships are flexible and can be used for a number of costs incurred during studies. This could include textbooks, travel costs, technology to support study, or course fees.
The scholarships, valued up to $10,000, are available to candidates working in a rural or remote community preschool, mobile preschool or long day care service and must not have already commenced an early childhood teaching degree.
This is the fourth round of the $1.3 million scholarship program, which will award up to 30 scholarships every year for four years from 2017 to 2020.
For more information on the scholarships and how to apply, visit the Department of Education website at https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood- education/working-in-early-childhood-education/professional-development-and-scholarships/rural-and-remote-early-childhood-teaching-scholarships
National volunteer week
This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week (NVW), an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers.
Throughout this week, thousands of events across the country will be held to say thank you to the 5.8 million Australians who volunteer including breakfasts, morning/afternoon teas, and luncheons as well as open days, award ceremonies, picnics, forums and training sessions.
Volunteering is a core part of the community and plays a critical role in Australian society, and in Australia’s economy. Within our volunteer organisations, 56 percent of staff are volunteers.
They form a formidable workforce powering many essential community, environmental, sporting, welfare, emergency services, education and cultural services. Research shows that volunteers live happier and healthier lives. Visit www.govolunteer.com.au.
