AUTUMN 2026 | Mid-Western Living | 29 IN THE COMMUNITY The establishment of the Lifeline Central West Mudgee Hub continues to strengthen local crisis response capacity, supported by a growing network of community and corporate supporters. This local backing helps underpin day-to-day operations and ensures services are available when people need them most. Since opening, the Mudgee Hub has more than doubled its local Crisis Supporter workforce - growing from eight to 17 trained volunteers - ensuring more national Lifeline calls are answered locally by people embedded in the community they serve. Additional volunteers are currently undertaking training, with further opportunities to get involved available throughout the year. Organisations or businesses interested in supporting Lifeline Central West’s work in the region are encouraged to get in touch with Dayle Lummis: dlummis@lifelinecentralwest.org.au $10 tax-deductible donation supporting Thursday 5 March | 6pm Mudgee Town Hall Cinema 64 Market Street, Mudgee NSW 2850 with the support of Buy your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/mudgee-just-a-farmer Content warning: This film contains themes of suicide and mental health which may be distressing. Support will be available at the event. MID-WEST CHARITY AMBROSE Mudgee Golf Club 21 Robertson St OPEN TO ALL LEVELS SUPPORTING $150 per player INCLUDES: Four-person Ambrose on 18 holes Breakfast + Lunch | Competitions | Auctions | Entertainment Check In 7.30AM Date FRI 8 MAY 2026 https://events.humanitix.com/2026-acen-australia-mid-west-charity-ambrose Iconic wombats need your help The biggest threat affecting wombats right across NSW is Sarcoptic Mange. This painful condition is caused by mites burrowing under the skin resulting in loss of fur, crusty and itchy skin, constant thirst and left untreated leads is fatal - but with your help we can help save this iconic Australian species. The WIRES Community Mange Treatment Program empowers people to help treat wombats in their own communities. Their short online course explains how to identify mange so you can safely treat affected wombats under the guidance of experienced WIRES volunteers. To apply and to watch the Mange explanation video please visit wires.org.au/wombat-mange-program Building Local Crisis Capacity
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