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24 May 2023
HEALTH UPDATE: WESTERN SYDNEY DIABETES
Experts urge regular eye tests
DIABETES-related eye disease is the leading cause of preventable blindness among working-age adults in Australia, yet up to 50 per cent of Australians with diabetes do not undergo eye examinations at the recommended frequency of every two years.
20 May 2023
INDUSTRY AWARDS FOR WORKERS GROUP
Club's community contributions honored
WORKERS Lifestyle Group based at Blacktown has been recognised in the ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards for its ground-breaking Western Sydney Changing Diabetes campaign and the community service of President Kay Kelly.
05 May 2023
SYDWEST MIGRANT SERVICE EXPANDS
New chapter in 80-year history
DI BARTOK
THE memory of her Greek grandparents returning to Greece after years in Australia because they felt they were unsupported, motivates Elfa Moraitakis in her work in the migrant support sector.
01 May 2023
ESTABLISH CONTROL WITHOUT JUDGEMENT
Explore the benefits of mindfulness
MINDFULNESS is a powerful practice that has been gaining traction in recent years for its ability to reduce stress, increase focus, and improve overall well-being.
27 April 2023
WEST FIGURES STRONGLY IN MINNS GOVERNMENT
Local MPs in Minister support roles
WESTERN Sydney has been well represented in the recent State Government announcement of Parliamentary Secretaries.
12 April 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!
SWR acknowledges its volunteer support
NATIONAL Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be held on May 5 – 21 2023.
01 April 2023
NSW LABOR SWEEPS ACROSS BLACKTOWN LGA
"Humbling" support reflects neglect, says Prue
NSW Labor has increased their margin across Blacktown City in the 2023 State Election.
01 April 2023
RIVERSTONE FALLS TO LABOR, BALI RETURNED
Chamber man prevails in politics
RIVERSTONE is one of the surprise seats Labor snatched from the Liberals at the March 25 NSW election, bringing businessman Warren Kirby into the fold.
30 March 2023
GOVERNMENT DELIVERING ON CHILDCARE
VIEWPOINT: Support for early learning good for all
MICHELLE ROWLAND
MICHELLE ROWLAND
SUPPORTING early learning is good for families, good for young ones, and good for the national economy.
30 March 2023
FLOOD RECOVERY GRANTS AVAILABLE
Funding up to $10,000 for community activities
AFTER the loss and distress resulting from the 2022 floods, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) is offering wellbeing and resilience grants to support flood-affected communities in Western Sydney.
AFTER the loss and distress resulting from the 2022 floods, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN) is offering wellbeing and resilience grants to support flood-affected communities in Western Sydney.