CHANCE TO WALK TO KOKODA TRACK ClubsNSW and the RSL and Services Clubs Association are offering young people between the ages of 16 and 22 the opportunity to walk the Kokoda Track. ClubsNSW covers the cost of flights, accommodation, food, camping equipment, boots and track permits. The aim is to identify and develop young people with leadership potential and the ability to inspire and educate others in their communities. More information is available at www.clubsnsw.com.au COMMUNITY BUILDERS The State Government's Area Assistance Scheme (AAS) has recently evolved to become the Community Builders Program with a new funding round opening in November 2009. The program is funded by the NSW Department of Community Services. A wide range of information and resources are available at www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au COMMUNITY HEALTH The Sunflower Centre is home to the Community Development and Education programs for the Schizophrenia fellowship of NSW in The Hunter New England Service region. The Sunflower Centre is working towards becoming a non-clinical one stop shop for people living with mental illness, their families and friends as well as working with the wider community to reduce stigma and increase mental health literacy across the Hunter New England region. The Sunflower Centre's programs and activities: Mental Health Consumer and Carer support Groups Primary, Secondary, TAFE and University Education Programs STAIRS (Support Through Advocacy, Information, Referral and Education Service) Coordination and/or attendance at the Internal and External committees and meetings Grants / Funding Volunteer Program Schizophrenia Awareness Week, Mental Health Week and Community Mental Health Activities in the Hunter Region Mental Health First Aid Contact Details The Sunflower Centre - Schizophrenia fellowship of NSW Hunter New England region 2 Union Street NEWCASTLE WEST NSW 2302 Phone: (02) 4925 2611 Fax: (02) 4925 2724 Email: nadine@sfnsw.org.au or sunflowercentre@sfnsw.org.au Web: www.sfnsw.org.au ATTENTION - Older Drivers Older drivers with concerns about the new testing scheme announced by the RTA can find more information online here. To download a pdf of the press release from the Minister for Roads about reforms to the over-85 drivers click here.
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