See one of our greatest Paralympians in Kempsey

Published on 17 May 2022

There are 30 free spots up for grabs for each day of the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference in the Asia Pacific.

Kicking off this week, the conference is an Australia wide event, streamed online from 12 noon each day.

The best part is that right here in the heart of Kempsey, on the final day of the conference, Thursday 26 May, you can join professional athlete Ellie Cole - one of Australia's most accomplished Paralympians - for a conversation on her experiences traveling the world and representing Australia at the Country University Centre.

Ellie is one of Australia’s most accomplished Paralympians. Holding an OAM, and 15 Paralympic medals.

For more info head to ksc.pub/aitcap

Help identify the Shire's best volunteers

Kempsey Shire Council are calling for nominations from community members and representatives of groups interested in joining its Australia Day Awards. Committee.

The committee will review how our Australia Day Awards events are promoted, plan the associated events and take an active role in determining award recipients. There are three vacant community positions available on the Committee under the requirements of a revised charter that was adopted by Council at its April 2019. meeting.

Nominations are invited from people interested in joining the committee. We are looking for community representatives that have a demonstrated broad community focus and want to work constructively to revitalise the way that we celebrate local success stories.

If you are someone who:

• Is interested in promoting, planning, reviewing Council's Australia Day Events and d determining award recipients.

• Has a demonstrated broad community focus.

• Has an ability to work cooperatively and constructively in groups where a diversity of opinion is both encouraged and respected.

Please head to ksc.pub/ausdaycommittee and fill out a simple form. Applications close 30 June 2022.