Dear RRR Network Member,
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As I get older this phrase takes on greater significance. Yes, it is still a reason to go out to celebrate New Year's Eve, but now as I age (hopefully not too gracefully) I find myself reflecting on the year passing: not just the wonderful events and occurrences but also the personal losses and sadness. I contemplate the wider community's trials and tragedies and how we overcome them. As always I am in awe of the strength that communities show when faced with adversity and continue to be proud to stand up and say I am an Australian.
2012 the year of the Dragon; what will it bring, I wonder. My wish for you all is that you wake up every day with a smile on your face and something positive to look forward to. For myself I want my daughters, my family and all the important people in my life to be safe, to be happy and to do whatever it is that lights them up from within. Stating the proverbial ‘’beauty queen’’ statement of wanting world peace is a bit of a cliche, however it is what we continue to strive for.
The RRR Network is here to share stories. So I would like to share something that my grandmother used to say to me: 'Every life is a story. Make yours a best seller.'
Leonie Noble, Reference Group Member, Geraldton
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News
Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame
Do you know a sensational , fabulous, amazing woman? March 8 is International Women’s Day and this year is ‘Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment’. As part of UN Women Perth Chapter celebrations, another 10 amazing women will be inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame.
Professor Beazley reappointed to top science post
Science and Innovation Minister John Day congratulated Professor Lyn Beazley on her reappointment as the Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Mr Day said Professor Beazley was an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for science and innovation in WA and played a key role in advising the State Government.
Register your International Women's Day event
On March 8 2012, events are being held around the state and the community to celebrate and acknowledge International Women’s Day.
Charter of the Commonwealth
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking submissions from the public on how to best capture the values and aspirations of the people of the Commonwealth for its new charter.
2012 The Australian Year of the Farmer
2012 heralds the Australian Year of the Farmer as an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the significant contribution farmers make to the country. It is about celebrating and enriching the connections between rural and urban Australia.
Outstanding young people sought for 2012 WA Youth Awards
Western Australian residents are encouraged to nominate an outstanding young person for the annual WA Youth Awards. The awards, now in their 14th year, were established in 1999 to recognise outstanding young Western Australians aged 12 to 25 years.
Fairfax Elders Photo Competition
Fairfax Media and Elders have launched the official Australian Year of the Farmer photo competition, with a grand prize of $10,000 worth of camera equipment awarded for the winning photo.
The National Year of Reading 2012
Australian libraries and library associations are supporting the National Year of Reading in 2012, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.
EmbroidMe Community Fund
Are you involved with a Not for Profit Organisation, or know someone who is? EmbroidMe Perth CBD is excited to announce that the closing date for applications for the EmbroidMe Community Fund has been extended to the end of January 2012.
National NAIDOC Poster Competition
The National NAIDOC Poster Competition is an opportunity for talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to have their artwork showcased across Australia as part of NAIDOC celebrations.
Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan 2012-2015
Telstra’s draft Regional and Rural Presence Plan 2012-2015 sets out Telstra’s response to the Licence Condition. As required under Licence Condition 32(11), Telstra invites submissions from interested stakeholders.
DESMOND comes to Geraldton and Albany
People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 12 months who live in the Geraldton and Albany regions can now attend the Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed Program locally.
View the latest WA Ministerial Media Statements
Boards and Committees
Working Committee, Women in Mining and Resources WA Pilbara Join now
Member, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority Advisory Board closing 20 February 2012
Non Executive members, National Rail Safety Regulator closing 3 February 2012
Management Committee Member, All Together Now closing 27 January 2012
Board Member, Injury Control Council of Western Australia Inc closing 31 January 2012
Events
Governance Training Course 15 February, Mullewa
A Day in the Shed 17 February, Williams
NEFF Rural Ladies Luncheon & Who am I Workshop 18 February, Morawa
Kondinin Group succession planning workshops 21 February, Lake Varley
NEFF Rural Ladies Luncheon & Who am I Workshop 22 February, Mullewa
Springboard Women’s Development Program February - March, Geraldton
International Women's Day 8 March
Wagin Woolarama 9-10 March, Wagin
Grants and Awards
Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame closing 31 January 2012
2011 Western Australian Premier's Book Awards closing 31 January 2012
EmbroidMe Community Fund closing 31 January 2012
Scholarships - Executive Women closing January and February 2012
Filling the Research Gap grants closing 3 February 2012
Action on the Ground Program - round one grants closing 8 February 2012
Caring for our Country grants closing 9 February 2012
2012 WA Youth Awards closing 24 February 2012
Unlocking Australia’s Potential grants closing 29 February 2012
Churchill Fellowship closing 29 February 2012
Other Grant Opportunities
GrantsLink This website helps you find funding available under a variety of grant programs from individuals, businesses and communities to help them develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship.
Grants Directory The Grants Directory is a compilation of grants and other assistance programs available to communities and local governments in regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The Directory contains programs provided by the Western Australian and Australian Governments as well as private sector organisations.
Lotterywest Grants
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Grants
Department of Environment & Heritage funding
GrantGuru - Community Australia's FREE searchable listing of grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations.
Grant Finder Grant Finder is a tool to assist businesses to find business grants and assistance.
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