The Turnbull Government is establishing a new mental health advisory panel to support our commitment to improve services to those that need them. Mental health is a deep personal passion and a significant issue of national importance. It is a key element of our Long Term National Health Plan. The Primary Health Network Advisory Panel…
I was honoured to attend St Joseph’s Primary School in Crib Point last week for their 90th birthday celebrations. The school marked the occasion with the opening of a new outdoor kitchen and learning centre. With assistance from their head chef, students dished up a delicious meal for diners.I am also pleased the Federal Government…
The Turnbull Government will provide an additional $4 million in funding over the next four years to continue The Big Issue’s Community Street Soccer program. Today I was honoured to present the 2017 Street Socceroos team with jerseys ahead of their travels to represent Australia at the Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Norway. Since 2007,…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt visited the Balnarring Bowls Club to see the new solar panels and battery storage that have been installed thanks to funding under Round Two of the Stronger Communities Program. “The Balnarring Bowls Club has used its $9,950 grant to install solar panels and battery storage at the club,” Mr…
More than a thousand community sport clubs across the country are being encouraged to take part in a Turnbull Government program to reduce the impact of illegal drugs on Australian communities. As part of the Turnbull Government’s National Ice Action Strategy, the Good Sports program is being expanded with an additional $4.6 million in funding…
E&OE… Topics: Snowy Hydro; energy security; Medicare; mental health; PETER VAN ONSELEN: As mentioned off the top of the program, our guest now is the Health Minister, Greg Hunt. He joins us live from Melbourne. Thanks very much for your company. GREG HUNT: Good morning Peter, and good morning Paul. PETER VAN ONSELEN: Now obviously…
I am delighted to announce the reappointment of Mr John Wylie as Chair of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) board for a further three years. The ASC board is responsible for the performance of the Commission, which coordinates the Government’s contribution to the sports sector from grassroots through to high performance. Mr Wylie has been…
Member for Flinders Greg Hunt visited Recreation Reserve in Dromana to turn the first sod on the work to refurbish the Club’s change rooms to incorporate women’s facilities. “I was delighted to visit the Dromana Tigers Football Club to turn the first sod on their construction works for new change rooms,” Mr Hunt said. “This…
It was a pleasure to visit Bass Coast Cleaning and Property Management in Koo Wee Rup recently – an innovative local business supporting people living with mental health challenges. Founded by Lanie Muir, the business employs people suffering from a range of mental health issues. By assisting these people into employment it provides a sense…
The intersection of Graydens Road and Boes Road in Hastings has been made safer with the installation of a new roundabout. Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt was pleased to see the completed roundabout and meet some of the Mornington Peninsula Shire officers who worked on the project. “The roundabout has replaced a very dangerous,…