By John Ryan

Vinnies helps a range of people in need throughout the region, but Vinnies Castlereagh Regional president Ian Wray says no one organisation or government agency can do everything by themselves, with the need being so overwhelming.

He was keen to speak not only to people who may need support from Vinnies at the Living Well Expo held in Dubbo this month, but also other providers who may be able to work in with them.

“We’re here just promoting the services of St Vincent de Paul for Dubbo and the region,” Mr Wray told Dubbo Photo News, stressing it’s so important that all organisations come together not just for people to have that one-stop-shop, but also so the organisations can meet, learn and interact with each other so they can help each other out.

“It’s a fantastic system to bring everybody together, we’ve had a good old chat round here today and we’re talking about various things we can all do for Dubbo.

“I think the expo is an excellent idea and I’d like to see it promoted again next year. I think long-term this is going to be a very successful operation because it’s bringing all the services together and that’s most important.”