New app on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day 2019, public hospital Calvary Mater Newcastle, the major cancer care centre for the Hunter New England... Read Story
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Charity Initiatives
Newcastle locals asked to lend a helping paw
Newcastle and Hunter region locals can now play an invaluable role in preparing a Guide Dog puppy it for its... Read Story
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Local business collaborates with legally blind model to create children’s book
Legally blind model Samantha Rose Mackay (18 years old) from the Central Coast, NSW has inspired a children’s fairy tale.... Read Story
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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
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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