2025 Autumn Edition Bowral
SCHOOL STUDENT BROADBAND INITIATIVE (SSBI)
The Australian Government is providing families with school age children a free NBN Service.
How to Apply?
To check if you qualify follow these simple steps.
• Contact the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri 10am-6pm AEDT)
• * The National Referral Centre team will check your residential address and ask you some basic questions to determine if you qualify for the initiative.
How to Qualify?
To qualify families and carers must :
• Have a school age student at home (full or part-time), enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including kindergarten).
• Not have an active NBN network internet service at your current residential address now or in the past 14 days.
• Live in a premise that can access the NBN network through a standard connection.
• Do you want to contribute to The Argyler?
• Do you have a great news story that you would like to share?
• Would you like your ideas published to our community?
If so, we would like to hear from you. For more information, contact Scott Dunstan at: editor@argylehousing.com.au
Scholarship Opportunity
At Argyle Housing, we are passionate about providing opportunities to our Clients.
The Wendy Middleton Scholarship Program is here to help our clients learn new skills, begin a career, or gain the right skills to enter the workforce.
Successful applicants can receive up to $1,500 for college, university, or TAFE courses. The scholarship funding can be used for educational costs, fees, textbooks, computers, and even specific clothing –anything to help you complete your education!
https://argylehousing.com.au/your-tenancy/
Acknowledgement of Country. Argyle Housing acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Seniors Festival 2025
��Thursday, 13 March | ��10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a day of community, connection, and inspiration! Enjoy workshops, engaging activities, and the NSW Premier’s Gala Concert featuring Rob Mills, Todd McKenney, Prinnie Stevens & Tarryn Stokes.
�� 35 FREE tickets available for clients, including bus transport & lunch.
�� Pick-up & Drop-off: Bowral Corbett Garden, Mittagong St Bus Zone at 10:00 AM.
�� Let us know if you have mobility concerns, as walking & bus boarding are required.
Get your ticket today by scanning the QR code! Need assistance? Call 1300 274 953.
FREE Shopping Transport
For Seniors this March 2025
Enjoy free transport this March, supported by the Australian Government via the CHSP Grant.
Trips Available: Thursdays only
Capacity: 10 spots per trip
�� Pickup: From 8:00 AM at your home, with 2 hours of shopping time
�� Cost: Free in March 2025!
�� Book Now: 0414 868 802 or 1300 023 888
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Financial Difficulty
If you are experiencing financial difficulty with paying your rent or non-rent please contact your Client Support Specialist to discuss a payment plan or referral to a Community Service for financial assistance 1300 274 953.
Online Newsletter
You can now view all our newsletters and The Argyler online!
If you missed out on the previous editions, don’t worry, you can see all our previous editions on our website or client portal https://argylehousing.com.au/your-tenanc y/client-portal/
Newsletter
https://argylehousing.com.au/your-ten ancy/client-newsletters/
The Argyler
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Reminder:
Smoke Alarms are required by law to be tested every year. We have arranged for the Smoke Alarms Australia to conduct these tests. Letters have been sent, so please provide access. If you are required to change the appointment. Please contact Smoke Alarms Australia on 1300 125 276