Giant Sew-In, AGL & Comfort Care Packs for Breast Cancer
On Wednesday 26 June, in an unassuming church hall in Kotara, something wonderful happened. 46 ladies gathered together to create... Read Story
Charity Initiatives
Maitland Black and White Committee Luncheon
The Maitland Black and White Committee held their 2019 Annual Luncheon on 9 April, yet again raising funds for Vision... Read Story
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Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer appointed
Margaret Whitson has been appointed as Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer to public hospital Calvary Mater Newcastle. A Kamilaroi woman whose... Read Story
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The Umbrella Foundation
An accomplished mountaineer and public speaker, Cessnock local Gavin Vickers has become the Australian patron for the Umbrella Foundation, a... Read Story
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Shamirah’s second chance
On Christmas Day 2016, then one-yearold Ugandan girl Shamirah slipped and landed on the front of her neck. Unable to... Read Story
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How to apply for home care
Many elderly Australians are unaware of their eligibility for government funded home care packages. The funding can be used for... Read Story
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Capes 4 Kids
Capes 4 Kids is the first program of its kind in Australia. It is designed to help children feel as... Read Story
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Multicultural Men’s Shed
The Waratah-Mayfield Multicultural Men’s Shed (WMMMS) has a clear purpose to advance the health and wellbeing of shed members. It... Read Story
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Long Jetty Over 50s Club for Leisure and Learning
Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club recently rebranded as Long Jetty Over 50s Club for Leisure and Learning because it describes... Read Story
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Newcastle Family History Society
Newcastle Family History Society (NFHS) is based in the historic Mechanics’ Institute building in Lambton, which is very much in... Read Story
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