Covid forces second postponement of Rural Aid Coolah visit
| Australia’s most trusted rural charity, Rural Aid, has postponed its “Our Towns” visit to Coolah for a second time. Dozens of volunteers were due to descend on the central west this week for a week-long makeover of the town. Regrettably, the continuing Covid-19 situation across Australia has put Rural Aid’s visit on hold for now. Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said the safety of the Coolah community, and the Rural Aid cohort, are of the highest importance. “Rural Aid is committed to staying vigilant against the Covid-19 virus,” Mr Warlters said. “Rural Aid doesn’t want to convene an event that may unknowingly lead to further spread of the virus. “We’re frustrated to have to postpone Our Towns for a second time. But health and safety come first,” Mr Warlters said. “We’re really looking forward to visiting Coolah as soon as possible. Fingers crossed for the third time lucky!” The original Our Towns event was due to take place between the 8th and 14th of August 2021. Due to Covid-19, Coolah’s Our Towns event was rescheduled to the 27th February – 5th March, 2022. This date has now been put on hold. New dates are currently being workshopped by Coolah’s local leaders and the Rural Aid team. The award-winning Our Towns program is part of Rural Aid’s Stronger Futures initiative. Rural Aid is heavily invested in strengthening rural communities through its multi-faceted Stronger Futures program- giving locals the resources and confidence needed to help their region thrive. For interviews or more information, contact Rural Aid media on |