Gwydir EDUCATION FEATURE

The History of CCNI Community College Northern Inland Inc (CCNI) started out as Barraba Community Learning Association Inc, which was formed in 1981 after a public meeting in Barraba. People recognised that Adult and Community Education could fill an educational void in rural communities for adults.

Since 1981 the College has grown with branches in Narrabri (1994), Inverell (1996), Warialda (2003), Moree/ Gunnedah (2007) and Bingara (2011).

We now enrol over 3,500 students each year in a variety of classes in both vocational qualifications and leisure courses across our 7 campuses.

As an approved community-based vocational education and training (VET) provider, our college is assisted in reaching students in regional and remote communities that experience barriers to training and employment through the NSW Government’s ACE Program and Smart and Skilled funding.

• Training for eligible business people and farmers affected by issues such as pandemic and drought.

• Programs and support services that help equip people with the language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills required by businesses.

• Access to the free Be Connected program for people over 50 who need help to get online and connect using technology.

• Support for eligible students who experience significant barriers to education and employment.

The size and distinctly rural aspect of the Northern Inland area brings unique challenges to the task of providing adult education that responds to the needs of the individual, of business, and industry.

Qualifications in Business

We have new and improved materials and study programs for business. We’re also making it easier for you to access your training with select full qualifications and Skill sets also being offered with some courses now available as blended learning. Blended learning combines traditional face-to-face instruction with web-based learning. A blended learning program provides a flexible and fully-supported learning experience with in-campus workshops, virtual classrooms and online resources.

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Future proof your career with a qualification in Business.

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

Develop specialised skills to advance your career in Business.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

Construction and Welding

If you enjoy working outdoors with your hands then come and talk to our friendly staff about enrolling in a practical course where you’ll build lifelong skills you can use at home, on the farm or at work. Each term the college offers pre-vocational courses where students learn about tool use and safety, how to complete a basic woodwork project or how to weld. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in construction or welding you may be eligible for funded training. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Michael enrolled in the welding class as he did not know how to weld and thought the skills would make him more employable, and so he could find work on a farm. Michael has trouble with his shortterm memory, reading and writing from an accident. Michael said he “constantly feels nervous and frustrated when he faces challenges and felt concerned when he started this class but became more open and calmer when he found that he was treated the same as everyone else and had help with his reading and writing. Especially when he had to do the assessments.”

Michael said to me “I want to try and create a better future for myself and get skills to help me work.”

He was always told at school that he would not amount to much but knows now his worth and wants to work.

Michael has found a new life skill that he can now apply himself to and he will continue to improve.

Computer Classes

If you’re ready to try your hand at next-level skills, don’t miss Digital Skills – non-accredited training that focuses on teaching you the skills you really want! You can learn how to Navigate Windows and get an Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Zoom making these courses perfect to develop skills for work or further study. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.

As always, we’re right where you need us ,delivering the local training you want. Requested courses that are currently on the drawing board include a wonderfully creative Lead lighting class where you’ll learn from not one—but two—award-winning glass artists! Soap Making and Silversmith. If this course or any other interests you please contact us as soon as you can so we can confirm a Term 2 booking with our training provider

And remember, anyone can request a course or workshop at the Community College—just pop into your local campus and tell us what you want.

Bingara Campus

(02) 6724 1965 bingara@ccni.nsw.edu.au

6 Riddell st Bingara

Warialda Campus

(02) 6729 1487 warialda@ccni.nsw.edu.au

47 Hope st Warialda

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

WHAT’S ON!

Do you have an upcoming event, meeting or save the date you would like to list? Inclusion is free and available for all non-profit organisations and community events. AGM notices welcome. Please note all details are accurate at the time of publication, however may be subject to change.

Email: editor@thegwydirnews.com.au

February 2023

18th Bingara Community Op Shop Sorting shed tours 9am-12noon.

22nd Warialda Motor Sports Club AGM, 6.30pm Royal Hotel, Warialda

23rd Bingara Community Op Shop Volunteer Induction. Contact the shop for details.

23rd Coolatai Comedy Night, Coolatai Hall, 7pm

Free Event, BYO food and drink 18+ only

24th Rural Women’s Catch-up, Crooble Hall https://tinyurl.com/48xwwzry

24th Purple Poppy Day https://www.purplepoppies.com.au/

25th Bingara Op Shop Fashion Parade, Bingara Library 10am-1pm https://tinyurl.com/2p852bms

25th Night at Yallaroi, Yallaroi Hall, from 6.30pm https://tinyurl.com/ycynp3x2

26th North West Theatre Company Film Club screens Star Wars IV, Roxy Theatre, Bingara 4pm

28th Rural Women’s Catch-up, North Star Sporting Club 10am-2pm https://tinyurl.com/2unudvxt

March 2023

4th Barraba Show, Barraba Showground, Rodney Street https://tinyurl.com/3dxf3k5b

5th Clean Up Australia Day. Details TBA https://www.facebook.com/cleanupaustralia/

8th International Women’s Day

10th Rural Women’s Catch-up, Gulf Creek https://tinyurl.com/48xwwzry

14th Rehydrating the Landscape Workshop, Bingara, 9.30-3.30pm https://tinyurl.com/yezfyn63

18th St John’s Anglican Quilt and Craft Show, Bingara St John’s Woman’s Fellowship 0427 682 811

18th Naroo Open Day, Warialda. Details TBA.

18th Grazing on the Gwydir, Bingara. Tiff Galvin 0428 241 318 https://tinyurl.com/wu7c5wfe

18th Gravesend presents Jarred Taylor live 6pm-11.55pm Karen Withers 0412 077 296 https://tinyurl.com/mr2p5u9t

18th Back to Bingara Roxy Dinner Dance, 7pm Roxy Theatre $95pp. Contact Barbara 0412 060 657 https://tinyurl.com/yeyu2x6x

18th A Night at the Star cocktail party, North Star https://tinyurl.com/yffhk3wz

25th NSW State Election. Postal votes open https://tinyurl.com/yrffnsk9

25th Crump Stock and Station Agency’s Gwydir Auctions, Bingara Showground. Contact Damien Crump 0400 757 888

25-26th Warialda RC Model Aircraft Club Fun Fly, Warialda Airstrip. Barry Power 0427 885 058

26th

North West Theatre Company Film Club screens

Oranges and Sunshine, Roxy Theatre, Bingara 4pm

31st Mind the Madness Family Health Night

Warialda Showground, 6.30pm

31st to Gwydir River Run Inc Stockman’s Challenge

2nd April https://tinyurl.com/2k9ev8en

WHAT’S ON!

Do you have an upcoming event, meeting or save the date you would like to list? Inclusion is free and available for all non-profit organisations and community events. AGM notices welcome. Please note all details are accurate at the time of publication, however may be subject to change.

April 2023

1st Warialda Races, Warialda Jockey Club https://tinyurl.com/ycyte8nd

22nd Bingara District Historical Society Military Museum Grand Opening, 20 Maitland Street. From 10am Phone 0428 345 600 for more information.

25th Anzac Service Yallaroi Hall, 8.30am

27th-30th Bingara Country Music Festival, Bingara RSL Club. ph. 6724 1404 https://tinyurl.com/mrujfv9

May 2023

20th-21st Coolatai Vintage Tractor Pull. Details TBA

Church Notices

ANGLICAN CHURCH

Bingara: Worship at St John’s Anglican Parish, Bingara – Sunday 9:30am

Warialda: St Simon and St Jude Anglican Church, Warialda - Every Sunday - 9:30am

Coolatai: First Sunday each month3:30pm

Minister Steve Cimarosti, can be contacted on 6729 1501

CATHOLIC CHURCH

PARISHES WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULES

Warialda: Saturday – 6:00pm, 4th weekend – 10:00am

Delungra: Sundays – 10:00am, 4th weekend – 6:00pm

Bingara: Every Sunday – 8:00am

WEEKDAY MASSES

Warialda: 1st and 3rd weeks, Mass 9:00am

Bingara: 2nd and 4th weeks, Rosary 9:30am/Mass 10:00am

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, Thanksgiving and Family Mass: By appointment 02 6729 1116

UNITING CHURCH

Inverell Uniting Church’s services are livestreamed at 9:00am on the Inverell Uniting Church Family private Facebook Group. These services are also recorded for later viewing – please search and join.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Bingara: Scots Presbyterian Church is open for worship at 10:00am every Sunday. Sunday School to be held each week.

Warialda: St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church has weekly worship services each Sunday at 10:00am. All welcome. Enquiries 6721 0511.

He that loveth his brother abideth in the light 21 John 2.10

Bingara Golf 2023

Bingara Sporting Club has a picturesque 18-hole course with 9 greens and 18 tees located midway between Sydney and Brisbane on Fossickers Way. The course has the Gwydir River running alongside it making some holes very difficult. The well-maintained greens with kikuyu approaches and surrounds make them challenging to any level golfer. Visiting lower handicap golfers have never been able to completely master the course.

The course is flat to undulating which makes it easy to walk and well-marked teeing areas are easy to follow.

Its central location makes easy access for visitors who are very welcome seven days a week, both on the course and in the recently renovated clubhouse. The Club offers poker machines, Chinese restaurant, gym facilities, tennis and bowls.

For golfers after a game in the local competition, Bingara holds tournaments five days a week. There are nine hole chook run-on Thursdays, Ladies on Tuesdays, and a mixed comp on Saturdays. Sundays is the Men’s comp, starting at 1:00 pm.

For those looking for a social hit, the course is open seven days a week. No one around? Just leave your green fees in the honesty box at the entrance to the golf course. Don’t forget to pop your name on the envelope.

Bingara Sporting Club holds the Fossickers Way Week of Golf every September. A popular event on the Veterans Golf NSW calendar; the title is decided over three days. In addition, the coveted Cod is played over four.

Plenty of other events are held throughout the year. Ladies tournaments are held from April to December. The club’s annual Memorial Day, Barney’s Day, is on in the first week of December.

Bingara has a wide range of sporting facilities available for visitors, including lawn bowls and clay tennis courts. Facilities are available for hire at any time. Simply book through Bingara Sporting Club

Bingara Golf Contacts:

President - Tim Cox 0427 291 672

Treasurer - Jody Northcott 0428 241 415

Secretary - Cameron Maisey - 0426 131 165

Email - binsport@bigpond.com.au

Club phone - 02 6724 1206

February

26 - Dawson Cup Stableford Championship

March

5 - Wee Waa Open. Single Stableford locally

12 - Monthly Medal Stroke

19 - Mixed Fousomes Championships and Men’s Strok

26 - Medley Stroke event with putting trophy

April

2 - Monthly Medal Stroke

9 - 4BBB Medley

16 - Medley Stableford

23 - Brownie’s Cross Country

29/30 - Bingara Mixed 4BBB Open and Mens Open