Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

​​Friday, 28 October 2022​ Temora Shire Council has been successful in receiving $20,000 to hold their ‘Flow’ workshops thanks to the third round of the NSW Government’s Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said these workshops are designed to empower seniors to be active and connected in their local community. “Following this round of the program, the NSW Government have now supported 71 different programs with some $2 million

​​Friday, 28 October 2022​ The Mornings, Melodies and Memories community-led initiative from Bland Shire Council has been successful in receiving $50,000 from the third round of the NSW Government’s Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors Program. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said this is a wonderful program to establish connections between community and allow members to share their stories about living within Bland Shire. “I eagerly await to hear about these amazing s

​​Thursday, 18 August 2022​ Councils and not-for-profit organisations in the Cootamundra electorate are encouraged to apply for a share of $600,000 to run programs aimed at reducing social isolation among seniors. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said these grants can provide a social lifeline for seniors who live alone. “No one likes to be alone or feel disconnected from their community, especially not our seniors,” Ms Cooke said. “This funding is about helping to foster