Locals in Western Port will be better protected for the upcoming fire season following the official opening of the Crib Point CFA’s new fire station. The new station gives the CFA two new truck bays, increased height in the motor pool to allow for more modern tankers, a breathing apparatus repair room, as well…
Lovers of lawn bowls on the Mornington Peninsula will be able to put their forehand and backhand draw into practice more often, following the completion of $230,000 upgrades at the Mount Martha Bowls Club. With the help of a $25,000 Community Development Grant from the Morrison Government, the Club has replaced their old, dilapidated…
Today marks the start of National Skin Cancer Action Week, a reminder to all Australians of the importance of staying protected in the sun. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. This includes Melanoma and non-Melanoma skin cancers. Melanoma is expected to be the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer,…
Australians suffering from debilitating rare cancers and diseases will experience new hope, thanks to the largest investment in clinical trials in any single round in Australian history. Through its landmark Medical Research Future Fund, the Morrison Government is investing $55 million to research rare cancers and diseases. Under the round, the Government is…
Commemorative projects on the Mornington Peninsula may benefit from a funding boost and increased eligibility thanks to the Morrison Government’s Saluting Their Service (STS) Commemorative Grants Program. The revised guidelines will see a shift in focus to conflicts post the First World War, and encourage multimedia and digital projects including documentaries, digital honour rolls…
Today is World Diabetes Day—an important awareness raising initiative that this year focuses on the role family plays in managing, treating and identifying diabetes. To mark the day, the Morrison Government has announced the Type 1 Diabetes Management in Schools program will commence in early 2020, in readiness for the new school year. …
A landmark forum in Canberra today has moved Australia a step closer to a coordinated, national approach to suicide prevention. The forum brought together people from diverse community organisations, the health and government sectors, and people with lived experience. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison, attended the forum, and…
The Morrison Government’s $19.6 million Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grants program is open now. Local not-for-profit organisations including community organisations, sporting organisations and local government entities are invited to apply to assist Australians to get more involved in more sport and recreational activities. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon.…
The Morrison Government is continuing to support the Men’s Shed movement with today’s announcement of successful grant recipients under the National Shed Development Programme. In the latest round, 135 Men’s Sheds across Australia will share in $500,000 in grants that will help buy tools and equipment, maintain infrastructure, coordinate training and host community activities about…
E&OE… Topics: New funding model for Indigenous health; Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund; Illness outbreak. GREG HUNT: It’s just a privilege to be here at the NACCHO Conference with Donnella, with Pat, with Senator Sam McMahon. We’ve made an announcement today of a new funding model agreed by and with NACCHO and Indigenous…