Waste Not Want Not (WNWN) is an innovative concept that has been a true Community Partnership in Hillston  (Carrathool Shire).  Due to the large volume of food wastage, WNWN was developed in order to save produce (which was deemed unmarketable due to minor factors such as weight and colour) to send to Foodbank, Sydney.  From here it is then distributed to 500 NSW Charities which run soup kitchens or distribute the food to people requiring assistance. Due to its success, WNWN decided to expand to Leeton. The initiative will encourage interaction between the Schools, Businesses and Community. 

GetSet Inc in partnership with Regional Employment and Training Services (RETS) and TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute are pleased to confirm that due to recent funding, commencing in 2012 TAFE will be offering free Pre-Apprenticeship Courses to those aged 15-20. 

This year GetSet (formerly LYNVET LYNKS) has secured funds to deliver three programs  —

1. LYNKS — A program for year 10 students at Leeton, Yanco and Narrandera. Funded by the local communities and Schools First. The program was the 2009 NSW Schools First state winner.

2. Workplaceplacement@GetSet — Funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET). The program will service the schools and the business communities in the Lower Murrumbidgee Region NSW 17. The role of the program is to co-ordinate work placements for the region. This year the program will place up to 1000 students, which covers 20 high schools and TAFE campuses.

3. Partnership Broker, PB@GetSet — Funded by the Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations (DEEWR). As a partnership broker (PB) the program will broker sustainable, strategic partnerships between and among key stakeholders in the Lower Murrumbidgee Region NSW 17.