Wellington

Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders announced today that TAFE NSW will help members of the Wellington community gain new skills while also addressing the shortage of social housing and community service workers in the region. A Certificate IV in Social Housing, Certificate IV and Diploma of Community Services are nationally recognised courses that will equip students with the skills that they need to deliver social housing services to the community. Mr Saunders said the health, wellbeing and community services industry is forecast to have the biggest employment increase in Western NSW over the next three years. “I am

After surviving the worst drought on record and the COVID-19 pandemic, Wellington Golf Club is looking for the next generation of golfers. Their push has been helped by a $2000 grant announced by Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders as part of the Local Sports Grants Program. The money will be used to bring some quality coaching to the club, and Mr Saunders said it would benefit new and returning players. “Any of us who have swung a golf club know it is a game that you can never really master,” Mr Saunders said. “I know Wellington Golf Club

Sportspeople who make use of facilities at Wellington’s Pioneer Park will have access to grandstand seating, with Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders announcing a funding allocation for the project. Mr Saunders said Wellington District Cricket Association has secured funding of $13,000 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The funding will allow the organisation to purchase portable grandstand seating, which will also be made available for other sporting codes to use. “Wellington has a proud sporting history, and we know that sport is something that can bring communities together, especially in small towns,” Mr Saunders said. “Having

Swimmers in the Wellington region will be able to make even more of a splash thanks to almost $5000 announced by Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders today. Mr Saunders said the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club has secured $4986 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The funding will allow the club to subsidise registration costs, providing greater access to swimming lessons, stroke correction and squad training. “My own daughters learned to swim at the Wellington pool so it’s a club that is close to my heart,” Mr Saunders said. “The NSW Government contributed more than $7 million

Emergency services volunteers across the State will be better equipped to respond to medical emergencies in the course of their duties, with 31 new defibrillators for trucks and units around NSW. Member for the Dubbo Electorate Dugald Saunders said one of those will go to the SES at Wellington. “This is tremendous news for the Wellington team, which plays a vital role in keeping our community safe,” Mr Saunders said. “I am delighted to be presenting a $2,500 grant to the Wellington unit, for the purchase of a defibrillator for its medium rescue vehicle. “We continually see how hard our