A life-changing breast cancer medicine listed by the Turnbull Government on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be available for patients around the electorate of Flinders from July 1 this year. Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said the investment of $703.6 million by the Government will mean that more than 3,000 Australian…
Rosebud Aquatic Centre will deliver a 50 metre indoor pool and gymnasium The Coalition Government is investing $5 million in the project The Centre will provide unrivalled community facilities for fitness and recreation Mornington Peninsula swimmers and residents are set for a rosy future following the Coalition Government’s investment in the Rosebud Aquatic Centre. Federal…
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced that applications are now open for grants of up to $1 million to assist small publishers in Flinders to stay competitive in today’s changing media environment. The Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund will provide up to $16 million in grants per year over…
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, is calling on local media outlets to consider applying for funding for cadetships of up to $40,000 to help strengthen local journalism. The Turnbull Government is supporting cadetships to help publishers stay competitive and create opportunities for aspiring journalists to get their start. 100…
The Turnbull Government will provide more than $8 million in funding to support thousands of asthma patients in Australia. Asthma can be fatal, causing around 400 deaths each year and asthma attacks cause around 40,000 hospitalisations every year. More than 2.5 million Australians are affected by asthma and it is one of the most common…
Applications close this week for the Coalitions $200 million Sporting Schools program and Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has encouraged all local schools in the electorate to apply. Statistics show more than 80 per cent of children are not getting enough physical activity and that 27 per cent of children aged…
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, has urged families from around the electorate to take advantage of the Turnbull Government’s new child care and early learning system as we enter the final week to make the switch. “We have seen a great number of families from around areas such as Western Port,…
Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has confirmed his commitment to protecting and retaining the Mornington Peninsula Green Wedge for its major health, conservation, agricultural, economic and recreational benefits for future generations. Speaking before addressing the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s Green Wedge Summit, Minister Hunt outlined his strong advocacy for Green Wedges,…
The Turnbull Government will provide $33 million to our world class researchers to continue the fight against rare cancers and rare diseases, giving hope to thousands of patients. Although we have seen increased survival rates for some cancers such as breast and bowel cancer, survival rates for rare cancers such as brain and ovarian cancer…
Australians with severe mental health illness will now receive more support services in their communities with a $160 million funding boost following a Turnbull Government agreement with states and territories. The Turnbull Government will provide $80 million over four years, with every state and territory government dollar matching this funding commitment, which will be allocated…