Warialda’s Jasmin Briggs is on a mission to improve healthcare access for Aboriginal people in rural and regional NSW.
Education
New model for disaster preparedness model for rural communities
A disaster preparedness model developed by the University of New England has proven so successful it will be rolled out across Australia.
The ‘invisible’ magic of Australia’s 2100 small schools
Small schools are the beating heart of many Australian rural towns but their benefits can be lost on policymakers, leaving families to fight for their future.
Scholarships for Moree and Gwydir health students
Its back! A $10,000 boost is on offer for local health students, with applications now open for two long running scholarships.
Spring into school holiday fun
The emphasis is on fun and creativity in the September-October school holidays across the New England with a range of activities popping up.
PLC Armidale and UNE launch innovative female athletic performancePhD scholarship
The field of Exercise and Sports Science is set to be enhanced as UNE partners with PLC to offer a new scholarship.
Tenterfield Care kick-starting careers for local high-school students
A group of Year 12 students from Tenterfield are about to complete their School Based Traineeship with real experience backing them.
$20,000 sign-on bonus to fill midwifery roles in regional NSW
Midwives who choose to relocate and start work in regional NSW will be eligible for a $20k sign-on bonus, as part of a new trial.
New English and Mathematics syllabuses for Years 11 and 12 mark major milestone for NSW schools
All NSW teachers and students now have access to a new rigorous and explicit English and Maths curriculum to help boost education pathways.
Peel High student wins VET in Schools Student of the Year at State Finals
Peel High School’s Gabriella Ward has taken out this year’s VET in Schools Student of the Year at the NSW Training Awards event.