Volunteer organisation Clothes4U has received $4,747 in Federal funding to continue its vital work in the community. Clothes4U provides free clothes, accessories and basics such as toothpaste and shampoo to women so they can attend job interviews, court dates and other important appointments. Many of the women are escaping domestic violence, or are homeless, parolees,…
The Turnbull Government is proud to be supporting clinical trials into new life-changing treatments and to help find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). And today – as part of the Big Freeze 3 fundraising event at the MCG – we’re calling on Australians to dig deep. For every dollar donated to the Cure…
The Turnbull Government is providing $5.2 million to support researchers and small and medium start-up businesses to deliver innovative health and medical breakthroughs, and better health outcomes for Australians. For many years, Australia has had an enviable international reputation for delivering ground-breaking health and medical research outcomes that make a real difference to the lives…
The Turnbull Government will invest $73 million in two new mental health programs to ensure Australian children and young people receive the support they need during their school years. Under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program, training and resources on mental health issues will be provided to people who regularly interact…
E&OE… Topics: $73 million to support the mental health of Australian children, energy policy. MICHAEL SUKKAR: Well good morning. Thanks everyone for being here at Vermont Secondary College in the electorate of Deakin. My name’s Michael Sukkar, I’m the Member for Deakin, the Assistant Minister for the Treasurer. And I want to thank Tony Jacobs,…
I am delighted that the Southern Peninsula Community Support and Information Centre in Rosebud has received $5,800 to install rooftop solar panels. This delivers on the Turnbull Government’s election commitment to provide $100,000 through the Solar Communities Program to 17 groups across the electorate. I am thrilled that this grant will allow Southern Peninsula Community…
Today marks a milestone achievement as we turn the first sod on construction of the new Health and Medical Hub in Cowes. The Coalition Government has provided $2.5 million for this vital health project, which delivers on our commitment to develop public health facilities on Phillip Island. The sod turning is the culmination of years…
The Turnbull Government will establish a new headspace in the Bass Coast and South Gippsland region of Victoria, to provide mental health services to young people in the region. Funding of $450,000 to establish the centre and $1 million a year for services will deliver much needed mental health care to local families where they…
For the first time, Australia now has a publicly accessible National Outfall Database (NOD). Developed by the Clean Ocean Foundation, in collaboration with the States and Northern Territory as well as the water authorities, the National Outfall Database (NOD) will facilitate data sharing between all parties. Funded with $400,000 from the Australian Government, this project…
Boys love their toys and men are no different – Men’s Sheds are always looking for new tools and equipment to add to their collections. Round 15 of the National Shed Development Program is now open for applications until July 7 for grants of up to $10,000. These organisations play an important role in our…