Nerds in the News
Stories That Matter — When the Nerds Make Headlines
From frontlines of crisis response to everyday kindness, The Mend & Make Do Crew has been featured in news stories, TV segments, local press and community media. Dive into our media spotlight below and share the stories that move you.
Women's Work
ABC News (Australia)
Aug 11, 2018
Former detective Ursula Tunks left the police force with PTSD and depression. Now she leads a team of op shop volunteers whose work helping people in crisis has given her a new lease on life. Click below to watch:
A morning with Ursula Tunks and Friends of Grafton Gallery
Clarence Valley Independent
May 2, 2023
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More than just making do
Clarence Valley Independent
Aug 22, 2018
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GOOD DEEDS: Ursula our 2020 Woman of the Year
The Daily Examiner
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The group making do for those less fortunate
Daily Telegraph
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2022 Living Sustainably Awards
Clarence Valley Council
Community/Group - Highly Commended: Ursula Tunks representing Mend and Make Do Crew Inc.
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Rising Up: The Inspiring Stories of Community-Led Recovery
Department of Communities and Justice NSW
Mar 25, 2024
In 2022 the DCJ NGO Flood Support Project supported 81 non-government organisations across the Northern Rivers with $2.1 million of funding. This is a selection of some of the organisations providing critical services to the community. Click below to watch:
Ursula reflects on recent recognition
Clarence Valley Independent
Mar 4, 2020
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From cop to op shop: how Ursula Tunks started a Facebook group that became much more
ABC News
Aug 11, 2018
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Namatjira paintings return home
Clarence Valley Independent
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Mend and Make Do helping homeless in Clarence Valley
Daily Telegraph
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