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  • 'What's Your Story' School Video Competition

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    Calling all schools and classes across the Kempsey Shire! Have you got a story to tell? We want to hear from you!

    Tell us your story and you could win $100 for your school or class. Selected entries will be shown at the Library as part of the 2019 Summer Reading Club (SRC) program, with the theme 'A Roomful of Stories'. Be quick, entries close COB Friday 29 November. The winning video will be announced at the SRC Launch on December 4.

    How to enter: Simply tell us a story (maximum 5 minutes) about your school or class. Save your video as an mp4 file and copy it to a DVD or USB stick. Clearly mark each entry with your school/class name, and pop it into an envelope with a completed entry and media consent form (download here). Drop your entry into Kempsey Library, or post your entry to Ruth Waite c/- Kempsey Shire Library, PO Box 3078 West Kempsey NSW 2440.

  • 2019 Alcohol and Other Drugs Excellence and Innovation Awards

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    The National Alcohol and Other Drugs Excellence and Innovation Awards encourage, recognise and celebrate the achievements of the incredible people and organisations that do exceptional work to prevent and reduce the harm and impact of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.

    There is terrific work and important innovative practices happening in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector that benefit the entire community and we want these to be shared and celebrated.

    These prestigious awards were established in 2004 and this year they are auspiced by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.

    The Awards are open to all people and organisations working across the health and wellbeing sectors in Australia. Regardless of your role within the health and wellbeing sectors, there is a category to suit you.

  • 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

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    The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards have grown to become one of the largest celebrations of volunteering across the country. The Awards are now in their 13th year and celebrate the efforts of our state’s volunteers across seven different award categories.

    More than 112,000 people from 470 organisations were recognised with awards and certificates at last year’s awards, with special messages of support received from the NSW Governor, our Prime Minister and the NSW Premier.

    Nominations are now open in the following categories:

    • Young Volunteer of the Year
    • Adult Volunteer of the Year
    • Senior Volunteer of the Year
    • Volunteer Team of the Year
    • Corporate Volunteer of the Year (Individual)
    • Corporate Volunteer Team of the Year
    • Excellence in Volunteer Management

    Visit www.volunteering.com.au/volunteer-awards to make a nomination today.

  • Women of the Macleay

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    Do you know a woman who has made her mark in the community through her achievements or contributions to others?

    Whether volunteering, providing strong leadership or advocating for change, strong women are vital in our community. Nominate one today!