MSM Milling Incursion and Makey Makey session at Bowen Public School
On Wednesday 5th December, MSM Milling representatives James Karbowiak, Site Manager and Greg Lynch, Chemical Engineer generously shared their time for an incursion at Bowen Public School in Orange.
AgriTech Experience Day for Year 7 and 8 students
Students from Canobolas Rural Technology High School and Orange High School experienced AgriTech and the latest technologies first hand the AgriTech Experience Day put on by RDA Central West and the Canobolas Academy of STEM Excellence on Friday 23rd November. (more…)
AgriTech Experience Day for Year 5 and 6 students
The STEM Industry School Partnership Program lead by RDA Central West along with Canobolas Academy of STEM Excellence recently held an AgriTech Experience Day for Year 5 and 6 students of Bowen Public School in Orange.
MSM Milling Incursion to Clergate Public School
On Wednesday 21st November the STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) Project joined forces with James Karbowiak Site Manager and Kaushal Pathirana Technical Manager from MSM Milling and visited Clergate Public School.
Message from the CEO, Julia Andrews
This week, RDA Central West held its 2018 AGM and welcomed our new Board – a few familiar faces and a few new.
Our skills-based Board is essential to the success of our organisation – an invaluable source of regional skills, experience and networks providing advice and guidance on our strategic direction and projects.
Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, Grant Round 2019
The latest round of the Federal Government’s Indigenous Language and Arts Program is open to applications.
Funding of up to $100,000 a year for up to two years is available for Indigenous arts and language projects through an annual competitive grants round.
Landcare Small Farms Small Grants
The Small Farms Small Grants program funds organisations and individuals to do projects that build the ability and willingness of Australia’s farmers, fishers and foresters to adopt best practice natural resource management methods.
This will deliver more sustainable, productive and profitable agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and forestry industries.
Notable Maths teacher Eddie Woo comes to Orange
The Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak is excited to present, ‘An evening with Eddie Woo’ on Tuesday 11th December at the Orange Ex Services Club.
Eddie Woo is arguable Australia’s most famous Mathematics teacher. He is a teacher at Cherrybrook Technology High School and the 2018 Australian of the Year ‘Local Hero’ and has become well known for his YouTube clips ‘WooTube’ which make maths fun.
Expressions of Interest for DPI ecommerce mission to China
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries is calling for expressions of interest from any regional agribusinesses interested in travelling to Sydney and China for its specialised food and agribusiness mission.
The package includes a business workshop in Sydney and a trip to the ecommerce heartland of China. (more…)
Work With Us! Farm to Institution Project
RDA Central West is looking for a Website, Content and Social Media Developer.
Casual 2 days/week with possibility to expand.
Are you creative, clever, outgoing with a passion for regional communities, agriculture and food?
Bring Your Bills Day at Parkes
The Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW is holding an energy affordability event in Parkes on the 4th December.
These events are aimed at reaching out to rural communities, particularly those on the land who may be affected by drought, and helping consumers experiencing hardship or problems with their energy bills.
Regional Midwifery Professional Development Grants
The Country Women’s Association of Australia (CWAA), in conjunction with the National Rural Health Alliance and CRANAplus, is offering grants to a maximum of $5,000 to assist rural and remote nurses and midwives to undertake continuing professional development.
