Children’s Week – Teddy Bears Picnic
November 1, 2018 3:10 pmListen On Wednesday 24th October at 10am, to celebrate Children’s Week, an abundance of preschoolers and school aged children attended Teddy Bears Picnic at Victoria Park in Inverell. The local preschoolers from Inverell District Family Service, KCL and Nurture One attended the events in their high visibility vest which created a colourful appearance. The years... View Article
Pathfinders Inspired by Inspirational Staffer
July 30, 2018 1:27 pmListen Ms Bec Browning, a Linker at Pathfinders Abilities Links, is causing excitement across the New England North West after being nominated for “Inspirational Woman of the Year”. Bec was nominated by disability service provider Kirinari in recognition for her astounding work across a range of sectors in the community. “This nomination is a testimonial... View Article
2018 Pumpkin Run Diary
June 25, 2018 1:03 pmListen 2018 has been another fantastic year for Pathfinder’s Pumpkin Run. More than 200 people have been involved in this year’s Pumpkin Run – from volunteers for planning, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, loading and packing, cooking and encouraging it has been a true community effort. We also had 3 tonnes of pumpkins donated by our... View Article
Pathfinders Committed to Glen Innes after Government Drops 18.44 per cent of Public Jobs in Region.
June 13, 2018 10:16 amListen A new report exposes how the New England and North West has lost hundreds of public sector jobs in the past five years. Census data from 2011 to 2016 has been analysed by The Australia Institute (TAI), showing regional NSW was missing out in an estimated $500 million a year in foregone wages... View Article
Inverell Service’s Critical Concerns About Homelessness Rise in Australia
March 16, 2018 12:40 pmListen More than 116,000 people were experiencing homelessness across Australia in 2016, an increase of about 14% from 2011. According to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released on Wednesday, for every 10,000 Australians, 50 have no permanent home. In addition, the jump in homelessness in New South Wales was larger than... View Article
Critical Concerns About Homelessness Rise in Australia
March 15, 2018 8:15 amListen More than 116,000 people were experiencing homelessness across Australia in 2016, an increase of about 14% from 2011. According to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), released on Wednesday, for every 10,000 Australians, 50 have no permanent home. In addition, the jump in homelessness in New South Wales was larger than... View Article
National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program – ABC Interview
March 6, 2018 9:08 amListen Joe Craigie, Pathfinders’ Senior Manager of Aboriginal Strategy and Engagement, spoke with ABC New England North West about the organisation’s efforts to revive, refund and eventually expand the Pathfinders’ National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program. Listen below to hear the full interview: For more information on the NABC program visit our website http://www.pathfinders.ngo/projects/aboriginal-birth-certificate-project/ or to... View Article
Pathfinders Budgeting Workshop Helps Locals Manage Personal Finances
February 28, 2018 12:26 pmListen Whether you’re paying for groceries, earning an income or filing your taxes, handling and managing money is an essential aspect of day to day life. However, spending, saving and organising funds isn’t an easy feat. For eight Inverell residents, sorting out finances will be easier now that they’ve successfully completed the Pathfinders’ Inverell Family... View Article
Hopes for Reviving Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program Remain Alive
February 23, 2018 12:29 pmListen A Pathfinders delegation met with senior members of Federal Parliament last week to promote the advancement of the National Aboriginal Birth Certificate program. CEO of Pathfinders, Alan Brennan, said funding for the initial three-year phase of the program had ended but its continuation was recognised as being important towards closing the gap. “Under the... View Article
Pathfinders’ Free Bun Bun Playgroup Sessions Are Back
February 15, 2018 12:19 pmListen Ashford’s Bun Bun Aboriginal supported playgroup has resumed after the summer holidays, welcoming bubs and carers every Wednesday for free crafts, play and learning. Pathfinders Inverell Family and Youth Support Service (IFYSS) hosts the supported playgroup to offer age-appropriate activities and a support gathering for parents with babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children. Natasha... View Article
