Funding Support for Australian Strawberry Growers

Strawberry growers will get help from the Coalition Government, with $1 million pledged to increase safety and confidence in the industry.   “The advice from the regulator is very clear,” Minister Hunt said. “Australian strawberries are safe and healthy to eat, so long as we wash and chop them.”   “The Coalition Government has taken…

$500,000 Grants available to local aged care providers

Local aged care services are being invited to share in $40 million now available to improve their operations, for the benefit of local seniors.   Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said aged care providers could apply for one-off grants of up to $500,000 to undertake infrastructure extensions.   “The new Aged…

Backing local small business

Small businesses on the Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast are set to benefit from additional opportunities to invest in their business and replace or upgrade their assets, with legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off passing the Parliament.   The legislation delivers on the Coalition Government’s 2018-19 Budget announcement to extend the $20,000 write-off…

Nominations open for Mobile Black Spot Program

The Coalition Government has re-opened the Mobile Black Spot Program’s Database of Reported Black Spot Locations for new nominations from state and local governments, and Federal Members of Parliament.   Residents in Flinders are strongly encouraged to nominate mobile phone black spot locations in their area to help inform the rollout of the next round…

Family Support Funding secured for Cerberus Cottage

Cerberus Cottage in Crib Point has received close to $15,000 thanks to the Australian Government’s Family Support Funding Program.   The Family Support Funding Program provides $1.4 million in funding to not-for-profit organisations to deliver local community programs with a strong focus on supporting Defence families and the Defence community.   The Cottage received $14,940…

Remembrance Day Centenary pack arrives in Flinders schools

Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP is pleased to announce schools around the Flinders Electorate will soon be receiving their annual educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day, this year marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice.   “Australians around the country know 11 November as Remembrance Day, but not…

Statement

I am honoured and humbled to be sworn in today as Minister for Health in the Morrison Government. It is a role with immense responsibility, touching the lives of every Australian and I am delighted to continue my work which is improving the health of all Australians. The last week has been a challenging time…

$30 million Safer Communities Fund applications now open

Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has called on local councils and community organisations in Flinders to apply for a share of up to $1 million in funding through the Australian Government’s Safer Communities Fund.   The Safer Communities Fund is an Australian Government commitment to keep Australians safe and secure by…

Volunteer Grants open for organisations in Flinders

Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP has called on community organisations from around the electorate to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers.   Minister Hunt said applications for the Volunteer Grants round were now open.   “Volunteers make vital contributions…