YarnUp 10: Melissa Saunders
7 August 2024
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
Volunteer Stories
YarnUp 9: Uncle Des
26 June 2024
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
YarnUp 8: Aunty Donna
13 June 2024
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
YarnUp 7: Carol-Lee Brown
21 February 2024
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
YarnUp 6: Tristan Field
13 November 2023
As part of this discussion, Elisa-Jane describes her profound connection to Country and Culture, the power of Kinship bonds, and offers sage advice to anyone thinking about approaching Community.
Volunteer Recognition in the Mid North Coast
11 August 2023
We spoke with Mayor Stephen Allan about community spirit and the importance of volunteer recognition in the Mid North Coast region.
YarnUp 4: Coral Lever
12 July 2023
During this generous account of her life, Coral talks us through some of her formative years, and how she embarked on starting, building, and growing her grassroots organisation, all while raising a handful of kids during a global pandemic.
YarnUp 3: Uncle Ydo
24 May 2023
Community leader and activist, Uncle Ydo, shares his story in Chapter 3 of the YarnUp storytelling series.
YarnUp 2: Brendan Williams
19 April 2023
Rugby star and Githabul man, Brendan Williams, shares his story and passion for volunteering in Chapter 2 of the YarnUp storytelling series.
YarnUp 1: Timothy Gray
17 March 2023
We are delighted to kickstart this proud partnership with a wonderful interview with Gumbayngirr/Wiradjuri/Bidjigal man, Timothy Gray.
Graham Toomey
6 March 2023
Meet Graham Toomey, a leading artist and champion of his community, in this first episode of the Share to Care series.
2021 Volunteer Award Stories
1 October 2021
about regional: ‘To see the smiles on children’s faces is priceless’: John Rodd named Riverina’s Club Volunteer of the Year PRIME7: Wildlife warrior St George & Sutherland Shire Leader: Volunteers of St George and Sutherland Shire are honoured as NSW’s best about regional: Love of heritage fuels Marie Kennedy’s award-winning volunteer spirit at Riversdale CBR...