Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the search is on for the most outstanding and influential women in NSW, with nominations now open for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today said that thousands of specialist staff are supporting the wellbeing and mental health of our local school communities during the extended COVID-19 lockdown.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of its NSW Water Strategy to guide water management to 2040 and deliver resilient and sustainable water resources across our State.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today said that in recognition of Foster and Kinship Care Week, people are being encouraged to shine a light on the life-changing contribution carers make by nominating them for a Carer Recognition Award.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that nominations for the NSW Blue Plaques Program are now open and members of the public are invited to nominate local places and personalities that deserve to have their heritage value recognised.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has said that from today Monday 13th September 2021, people across our region who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed more freedoms.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today said that all local HSC students will get the opportunity to complete their studies in 2021, with the full complement of HSC exams to go ahead from 9th November 2021.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is encouraging local residents to take the time now to discuss with your family and prepare your bush fire survival plan – this is the message from NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) this Get Ready Weekend, as we fast approach bush fire season.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is reminding our local community that today (Friday 10th September) is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is dedicated to people who have been touched by the loss and heartbreak of suicide.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is reminding local residents and community groups that today (Thursday 9th September) is R U OK? Day, a national day of action dedicated to encouraging people to regularly ask one another 'Are you ok?'