Locals from the Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast are being urged to think about the way they recycle this month as part of National Recycling Week. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said everyone has a role to play in increasing recycling. “We all have a role to play in…
Starting this month, local consumers and small business will be spared the expense and inconvenience associated with taking financial complaints to court, with the Coalition Government’s Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) open for business. “This new one-stop shop will deliver free, fast and binding service for all financial complaints, whether they relate to banks, credit…
An inspiring guide for children on how to be happier and more resilient will be the focus of a new Australian Government-funded research programme into the benefits of teaching primary school children the skills to manage their own mental health. The book “A for Attitude”, written by Melbourne author Julie Davey, gives primary school…
The Liberal and Nationals’ Government will invest $60 million to trial a wage subsidy as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities to engage more apprentices. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP said under the subsidy, eligible employers on the Bass Coast and Phillip Island will be able to…
A new school-based mental health program that aims to give teachers the tools to help students manage their mental health will be launched today following a $98.6 million investment from the Morrison Government. The program Be You will be delivered by beyondblue in partnership with headspace and Early Childhood Australia. Minister for Health…
E&OE… Topics: Australia has eliminated rubella, Walk for Autism. GEORGIE GARDNER: Now to health news. And rubella – formerly known as German measles – has officially been wiped out in Australia. The World Health Organization has declared the disease – once feared by pregnant women – eradicated. For more, I’m joined by Health Minister…
In a highly significant public health accomplishment for Australia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified that Australia has eliminated rubella, a contagious viral illness that can result in miscarriage or stillbirth. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral illness that causes a fever, rash and swollen lymph glands. If…
Today the Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP officially set off on his 500km walk around the electorate of Flinders to increase awareness about autism and raise funds for Abacus Learning Centre in Hastings and the Light up Autism Foundation. The Minister was joined by Members of the Abacus Learning Centre…
The Australian Government is providing $500,000 to help establish a local program to support people with moderate to severe mental illness in the Frankston/Mornington Peninsula area. The Kindred Clubhouse program provides a drop-in centre and is particularly important for people who may be reluctant to access the more traditional, clinical, appointment-based services. The…
Families and small businesses in Flinders will benefit from big savings under the Morrison Government’s new plan for affordable and reliable energy. The Morrison Government will: Stop the price gouging by the big energy companies by banning sneaky late payment penalties, requiring them to pass on savings in wholesale prices to customers, strengthening…
