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Works progress on cancer centre and new car parking spaces

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Planned upgrades that will deliver more than 350 additional carparking spaces to the Dubbo Hospital precinct continue as planned, with aerial images of the site showing significant work has already taken place. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders turned the first sod on the $30 million project back in March, and said he is looking forward to tracking the progress of both sites. “The new car park close to the main entry point of the hospital is scheduled to be finished in the next few months and will open shortly after,” Mr Saunders said. “That is one part of the […]

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Rural Access Gap program continues to roll out

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Following a successful pilot program in Dubbo, stages two and three of the historic technology upgrades for all regional schools in NSW is now underway.  The $365.8 million Rural Access Gap program is ahead of schedule, with 1000 rural and remote public schools now receiving a top-to-bottom digital upgrade.   Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said he is thrilled that 29 schools across the area had the opportunity to participate in this historic pilot program.  “Under the Rural Access Gap program, more than 680 new devices were delivered to students across the region and 540 new laptops were given to teachers. Not only did our schools receive hardware, they were also resourced with mentoring, advice and guidance from a

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First sod turned on Boothenba Road upgrade

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Safety on Boothenba Road is set to be improved, with the first sod turned on upgrades to the intersection that leads to the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders joined with Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Dubbo region mayor Stephen Lawrence for the event, which marks the official commencement of the $8 million project. The NSW Government has contributed $6 million from its Drought Stimulus Package to the project, and Mr Saunders said the work will improve a known black-spot. “We announced the funding for this project on the same day that Dubbo

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Applications open for youth projects

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Young people will develop the skills and knowledge they need to support future employment, education and training opportunities through a NSW Government grant program which opens today. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said local not-for-profits, community groups and councils are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $50,000 as part of the NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities program. “These grants will help young people develop tangible skills to support future employment, education and training opportunities,” Mr Saunders said. “They will also support young people’s participation, engagement, and inclusion in the community.” The Youth Opportunities grants provide one-off,

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Schools powering the Dubbo electorate

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Three schools in the Dubbo electorate are part of an innovative new program being piloted to explore the potential for schools to use solar PV panels and batteries to generate electricity for themselves, and create enough to supply electricity to the state’s energy grid.   Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said Gulgong Public School, Stuart Town Public School and Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre are taking part in this pilot.   “This is a great initiative for NSW public schools and I am thrilled to know that our electorate will have three out of the 25 schools involved in the pilot,” Mr Saunders said. “The pilot project will

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Funding will help provide basic skills to vulnerable children

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A literacy and numeracy program attached to the highly-successful Project Walwaay will be able to continue, thanks to $30,000 worth of funding secured by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders. Education and Training Out West (ETOW) has worked in conjunction with Aboriginal Community Liaison Officers (ACLOs) attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District to identify children with a desire to complete the program. Previously, funding for the one-on-one training has come from philanthropic donations, however when that partnership ended the future of the service was in some doubt. “I met with Anne Shortis from ETOW and Willie Middleton earlier this

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A helping hand for those who give hope

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A charity that provides assistance for families of country children diagnosed with cancer and other chronic life-threatening illnesses has been given a helping hand to expand operations. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced today that $7500 has been allocated to Wagga-based organisation Country Hope to establish itself in the Dubbo region. “Country Hope does amazing work in providing financial and emotional support for the families of sick children when it’s most needed, so it’s a great feeling to be able to provide support,” Mr Saunders said. “We all hope we’ll never find ourselves in a situation to need

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Regional residents reminded to remain vigilant and COVID-safe

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Residents across the Central West and Western region are urged to make sure they know and follow the COVID-19 rules currently in place to keep regional and rural NSW safe, as the State remains on high alert. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the NSW Government is doing everything it can to keep the community safe, and we all need to continue following the rules to protect our loved ones and the community. “As a region, we’ve been doing a great job of keeping our part of the world free of COVID-19, and given what is happening in

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Saunders encourages HSC students to access Stay Healthy Hub

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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders has thrown his support behind an online portal designed to help HSC students through the COVID-19 pandemic The Stay Healthy HSC Hub will have 24-hour access to support from Australia’s leading mental health service for young people in the lead up to exams. Mr Saunders said while last year’s Year 12 cohort were the first to deal with the stress of exams during the pandemic, this year’s group have had 18 months of disrupted learning. “Year 12 is a stressful enough time for students as it is, but this group that are about

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Scholarships open for aspiring school mental health workers

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The NSW Government is continuing to prioritise student wellbeing by ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified mental health professionals in our schools. The impacts of drought and COVID-19 have played out within our school communities, making mental health a key challenge facing young people across the region. To support students through these challenges, over 80 scholarships will be handed out this year to encourage aspiring counsellors and graduate psychologists to choose a rewarding career within the school counselling service. Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the scholarships are a great way to attract graduates and encourage existing teachers

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