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…
DetailsCerberus 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…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will significantly boost support for older Australians with an injection of $106 million to support better facilities, better care and better standards in aged care. Australia’s tough new aged care cop – the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission – will receive a further $16 million to police quality, boost specialist…
DetailsPrivate health insurance will be simpler and more affordable with critical legislation passing Parliament today which delivers a wide ranging package of reforms which were announced last year. I welcome the bi-partisan support shown by Labor in supporting these important reforms. Insurers will now able to discount hospital insurance premiums for 18 to…
DetailsThe supply of critical and life-saving medicine to Australian patients will now be protected with the Parliament passing the Morrison Government’s landmark legislation last night. Under the new law, medicine companies will now have to report shortages of important medicines as soon as they occur. In addition, if a critical drug is being…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $10 million to fund six new rare cancer and rare disease clinical trials focused on turning the tide on low survival through testing new treatments. This funding will support patients who are facing a terrible battle against some of the most deadly cancers and diseases. The aim is…
DetailsFederal 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…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will provide more support for women with endometriosis by helping educate employers, doctors and nurses on managing this common but little known condition that affects over 700,000 Australian women. Safe Work Australia will develop workplace-specific materials to educate employers on the prevalence and impact of endometriosis, so that they are better-equipped…
DetailsThe Morrison Government and Movember Foundation are teaming up to combat prostate cancer by investing $12 million into ground-breaking new research aimed at reversing the significant number of deaths caused by the disease. Prostate cancer is Australia’s second most deadly cancer, claiming the lives of around 3,500 men in 2018. It is a complex disease…
DetailsThe National Mental Health Commission advisory board will be strengthened with the appointment of four new members who will continue to drive better support for the four million Australians who experience some form of chronic or episodic mental health condition each year I am pleased to announce that Ms Kerry Hawkins, Professor Maree Teesson…
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