Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

​​Tuesday, 22 November 2022​ ​​ ​ Seniors living in our region now have more opportunities to get involved in the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival thanks to grant funding provided by the NSW Government. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said a number of events and programs have been successful in receiving funding as part of the festival, which is the largest celebration of seniors in the southern hemisphere. “These community-led activities and events are a great way for senior

​​Thursday, 7 July 2022​ The call is out for local organisations to help fill a calendar of engaging and empowering activities for older people during the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival. Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program supports initiatives that encourage people aged 60 or over to stay healthy, connected to their community and active. “This is an opportunity to celebrate or build on the diverse skills and interests of senio

​​Friday, 8 April 2022​ Seniors who help the Cootamundra electorate thrive have been recognised for their efforts, with member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke announcing six recipients of the Local Achievement Award as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival celebrations. Ms Cooke said this year’s recipients showcase the qualities of seniors who make our region a diverse, active and inspirational place to live. “I congratulate and thank them for their generous contributions, rem

​​Thursday, 24 March 2022​ Seniors throughout the Cootamundra Electorate are encouraged to get out and join in local activities while reconnecting with their community during this year’s NSW Seniors Festival which starts on Friday 25 March and runs until Sunday 3 April 2022. More than 90 community organisations and councils across the state will host events in the coming weeks to celebrate this year’s NSW Seniors Festival. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said she hopes

​​Tuesday, 1 March 2022​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging nominations for recognition as part of the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. “Seniors are invaluable to our small communities as volunteers, carers and role models – even more so during such a challenging year,” Ms Cooke said. “If you know a senior who helps make our community diverse, inspiring and active, then I encourage you to nominate them for acknowledgement of their contrib

​​Friday, 19 November 2021​ Seniors in the Cootamundra electorate will have even more reason to celebrate during the 2022 Seniors Festival with the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council winning a share of $200,000 in NSW Government funding to host a community event. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said local events aimed at engaging older people are a highlight of the Seniors Festival. “Our seniors play a vital role in our community as volunteers, carers and grandparents

​​Thursday, 11 February 2021​ The Member for Cootamundra is calling on locals to nominate seniors who are helping their communities thrive for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the awards program celebrates the work and achievements of seniors who make us proud every day. “Seniors go above and beyond for our community as volunteers, carers and role models in a challenging year where our State has faced bushfire, flood,