Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease caused by bacteria.  It rarely affects people in modern Australia, but it’s deeply interwoven with our world’s history. It has been uncovered in skeletons over 4000 years old, and recorded in ancient texts that date back to 600 BCE. However, Leprosy still exits.

​Did you know that every 2 minutes, a person is diagnosed with leprosy? For people affected by leprosy, the battle isn't only against the disease, it is also against the despair of being rejected by their community.

Help to stop the pain of rejection for people affected by leprosy this World Leprosy Day (or hold your own). Your support will help with early diagnosis and treatment of leprosy and help stop it from leading to nerve damage, ulcers and permanent disability. And provide community education to end the stigma.

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Head over to https://www.leprosymission.org.au/get-involved/world-leprosy-sunday-2021/ for more information.

Our holidays are over, and our regular programming resumes NOW! Ready to rock on with 2021, please welcome back:

• Early Mornings with Tom (Monday to Friday, 4am to 5:30am)
• Busco with Brekky (Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 9am)
• Drive with Linden (Monday to Friday, 4pm to 6pm)

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Our Office also resumes its operations for 2021 today, with Joanne returning to the helm of the Association.  

Let's bring on 2021!

This New Year's Eve, Countdown to 2021 with SWR 99.9. FM! We've scrapped the ads for the night, with nothing but music until late in the night, and the final countdown to 2021!

We're stoked to be reviving the Annual SWR Awards Ceremony for 2020, which recognises the efforts of our 100+ members over the year that was.

Each year, our Awards take a specific theme, and while usually comical, this year we've taken a slightly approach to the awards, due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

The Awards are presented to our members, who win their category Award, either at the Christmas Party or at the first SWR Triple 9 Virtual Awards Presentation, which is broadcasted on our private member-only social media app.

Outstanding Volunteer Contribution

• Robert Copoceanu
• Mitchell Badelles
• Dylan Caple

Outstanding New Member

• Natalie-Lisa Agius
• Thomas English
• Sean Castle

 
Outstanding New Broadcaster

• Lauder Scott-Rogers
• Sheila Cabacungan
• Harrison Green

 
Most Improved Member

• Harrison Green
• Thomas English
• Johnson Brougham

 
Best Produced Program 2020

• The Final Whistle (Sat 8-9am)
• Say More Radio (Sun 9-10pm)
• Rockin’ with KP (Sat 10pm-12am)

 
Best New Program

• Money Maven (Mon 8-9pm)
• The Final Whistle (Sat 8-9am)
• Psychic Hour (Wed 8-10pm)

 
We also have 2 other awards not listed here, which include COVID Certificate of Recognition and many Long Service Awards. 

Congratulations to all the finalists, and we wish you the best of luck!!!

SWR Triple 9 FM's breakfast show host is hitting the road to spread some Christmas cheer, so come & join the fun!

Santa will be coming early, with 20% off the ENTIRE breakfast menu at the Crooked House Cafe between 8am-12pm.

Local Quakers Hill band Hype Duo, who you may recognise from 2019's SWR Live Radio Gig, will also perform LIVE from 11am!

Come down to the Ettamogah on 5 December, and Book your table today at www.ettamogahhotel.com.au

Or Listen LIVE on SWR Triple 9 from 8am to 12pm!

It brings us great sadness to announce that like all things in 2020, SWR Triple 9 FM have had to cancel the 2020 Live Radio Gig, typically held atThe Ettamogah Hotel in Kellyville Ridge.

The news is absolutely devastating to so many people involved in the running & production of Live Radio Gig, as well as the local bands involved. 2020 will be the first time in Live Radio Gig history that the event hasn't run consecutively.

The decision wasn't made easily, but it was one that had to be made.

We're now planning to bring you an even bigger Live Radio Gig next year, in 2021. We'd also like to thank the 2020 Live Radio Gig & SWR Triple 9 major sponsor, The Ettamogah Hotel for their ongoing support.

Missing the Live Radio Gig? Replay all your favourite bands from the2019 Live Radio Gig on demand!

SWR Triple 9 is a finalist in the 2020 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Awards!

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) received over 300 nominations for 27 award categories. ​With more than 30 categories, the CBAA Community Radio Awards aim to celebrate innovation, perseverance and community champions within our sector.

Dylan Caple is representing SWR Triple 9 as a finalist in the 'Outstanding Youth Contribution'. Dylan volunteers on our Digital, Technical & Programming Committees, alongside presenting a weekly radio program, Saturday Wake Up.

Best of luck to Dylan and all the other local radio stations who have been nominated for the 2020 CBAA Awards! Check out the full list of finalists here, on the CBAA website.

Please join us in giving a big, warm SWR welcome to these new SWR999 Programs, that will begin broadcasting within the next few weeks:

• Thomas English: Early Mornings with Tom (Weekdays 4-5:30am)
• Sean Castle: Beyond the Lyrics (Monday's 9-10pm)
• ​Harrison Green: The Tuesdaily Show (Tuesday's 6-7pm)
• Sheila Cabacungan: Greater Western Business Booster (Wednesday's 7-8pm)
• Thomas English: Top 40 Today with Tom (Saturday's 7-8am)
• Paul Rands: Power Zone (Saturday's 12-1pm)
• Paul Hengpoonthana: Thai Esan (Sunday's 12-2pm)

Some programs have moved around to different times in our Program Schedule. Before the next episode of your favourite programs, we recommend you visit our Program Guide and see if any of your shows are now on-air at a different time.

This October, join in with Kids with Cancer Foundation's latest Fundraising Campaign to 'Scare Cancer'!

You can get involved with the Scare Cancer Campaign by hosting your own scary event, getting your workmates in the office to dress-up or wear orange and black, or getting your sporting club, school and local community involved! Help Kids with Cancer Scare Cancer away from our Kids!

The goal is to raise $50,000 for the Kids with Cancer foundation. The Foundation supports families, helping to relieve the financial burden from families that have a child being treated for a cancer diagnosis. 100% of donations received in the Foundation's Gift Account will go straight to families who need it most, with the Foundation receiving no financial gain from the donations. 

Sign up now and get involved with the Kids with Cancer Foundation's 'Scare Cancer' Campaign today at fundraise.kidswithcancer.org.au, or find a local event happening near you. 

The WORKARY is hosting an online Small Business Forum on Tuesday 13 October in celebration of SMALL BUSINESS MONTH!

A panel of four business experts will share their insights on a range of topics to assist your business’s growth and development. There will be an interactive Q&A session, as well as workshopping & networking opportunities, via breakout rooms.

Topics include:

• Financial Stress Testing Your Business - Angela Haynes, KPMG
• E-commerce - Rebecca Di Noia, Western Sydney Business Centre
• Communicating to customers and employees during the COVID 19 pandemic - Bailey Leach, Founder Space Jump Media
• Tax Support for small business and business viability - Linden Regina, Australian Tax Office

Don't miss this FREE great networking opportunity! Places are limited so book now!