Community groups across Australia are now able to apply for grants through the 2014-15 round of the Community Heritage and Icons Grants Programme. These grants are part of a commitment by the Australian Government to provide opportunities for community groups to engage with and raise awareness of places recognised on Australia’s National Heritage List. The…
Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt is joining the cause to help Abacus find a new home. In July this year, Mr Hunt will embark on a 500km walk across his electorate to increase awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to raise a minimum of $25,000 to kick-start Abacus Learning Centre’s new building fund.…
Dromana Red Hill RSL Sub-Branch will create a memorial garden to honour the local servicemen and women who served in World War I thanks to a $5,000 Commonwealth Government grant. Flinders MP Greg Hunt said the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program gave community members the opportunity to honour the service and sacrifice that epitomises the…
The Great Barrier Reef remains the best managed marine ecosystem in the world. This was confirmed today by the release of the 2015 State Party Report on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area which highlights improvements in the management, protection and health of the iconic reef. The report has been submitted for consideration by…
Improving the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef is a critical area for investment for the Australian Government – and we’re already making strong progress. We are tackling this challenge from a range of angles – including working directly with farmers. Over the next decade the Federal and Queensland governments will invest around…
I was delighted to officially unveil Spectrum Imaging, which opened its doors to patients in Hastings this week. The community has been without an X-ray service since early 2014 when the previous facility shutdown. Spectrum Imaging provides a vital service for residents, allowing them to access X-ray facilities closer to home. The company has a…
It was a pleasure to join boys at Lord Somers Camp last week as they supported each other through a gruelling cross country course. The course marked the conclusion of a week of activities for the 100 boys who travelled from across the state to take part in the camp. I joined the boys on…
I am delighted to announce that seven local Surf Life Saving Clubs will each receive a $25,000 boost in funding thanks to the Australian Government’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund. Clubs that will benefit from the additional funding include; Dromana, Gunnamatta, Mount Martha, Portsea, Point Leo, Rosebud & McCrae and Sorrento. The additional funding will ensure…
I am delighted to announce that Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive a $25,000 boost in funding thanks to the Australian Government’s Beach Safety Equipment Fund. The additional funding will ensure Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs can continue its great work. It will allow the Club to purchase vital lifesaving and first…
I am pleased that superfast broadband is on its way for Cranbourne South. Homes and businesses are a step closer to getting the National Broadband Network (NBN), with build preparation work now underway. In coming weeks, work will be visible in streets as pre-construction activity begins, such as the clearing of Telstra’s pits and ducts.…