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Students learn valuable training that could save a mate Cobar High School students are currently The Australian Red Cross ‘Save a Mate’ young people. taking part in the ‘Save a Mate’ program. program has been operating since late 1999 The program focuses specifically on how to The ‘Save a Mate’ program is facilitated by and aims to prevent and reduce the harm asso- deal with potential emergencies that may arise the Royal Flying Doctor Service. ciated with substance use, particularly among as a result of alcohol or other drug use such as overdose, collapse, fitting, vomiting and unconsciousness. The program is based on the fact that the majority of alcohol and other drug emergencies are witnessed by someone else. Immediate and effective intervention can greatly increase the rate of survival for the affected person. The program is currently being targeted at Year 9 and 10 students and will run over five weeks.
Polymetals gears up Polymetals Resources has announced changes to its board as the company gears up to advance exploration and development of the Endeavor Mine. Company chairman David Sproule said he was delighted at the depth of experience and capability of the new Board and Management team. Matthew Gill and Jess Oram have been newly appointed to the board as non-executive directors. Mr Gill is a mining engineer with over 40 years’ experience and a strong technical, operational and executive management background. Mr Oram is an experienced exploration geologist with over 30 years’ experience in mineral exploration and management across a variety Cobar High School Year 9 and 10 students commenced a five week Save A Mate training of commodities, companies and countries. course at the school on Friday. Pictured is the course facilitator Matt March from the “We have assembled a great team of practiRoyal Flying Doctor Service presenting to students. ▪ Photo contributed cal mining professionals,” Mr Sproule said.
Page 6 The Cobar Weekly Wednesday May 24, 2023
