Logan River Redlands Trail Riding Club will be giving the Chambers Flat Equestrian Grounds some much needed TLC after receiving an $18,812 Stronger Communities grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said after visiting the club earlier this year, he encouraged the committee to apply for a Stronger Communities grant. “The Chambers Flat…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said seventy-year-old Australians can now get the shingles vaccine for free. The shingles vaccine will be free to eligible people, with a catch-up program available for adults aged 71 to 79 years. “This new National Shingles Vaccination Program is an important reminder that vaccinations don’t stop at…
The Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Program is driving improvements across the region with Park Ridge Pirates AFL Club the latest organisation to be awarded a grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Park Ridge Pirates had received $18,562 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Program. “This funding will be used by…
Beenleigh Buffaloes AFL Club will be better supported to launch a senior women’s team next season thanks to a Turnbull Government Stronger Communities grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP visited the club to congratulate them on receiving a $5745 grant under Round 2 of the program. “Beenleigh Buffaloes just finished off a…
An exciting new grandstand shade project for the Ormeau Junior Rugby League Football Club (JRLFC) will be going ahead thanks to a generous Turnbull Government Stronger Communities grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Ormeau Junior RLFC would receive $13,182 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Program. “Brien Harris Oval is…
Young people in Bethania will be better supported thanks to a Turnbull Government Stronger Communities grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Bethania Youth Drop-in Centre had been successful under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Program, and would receive a $5047 grant. “The Youth Drop in Centre is located at…
The Turnbull Government will reduce the cost of thousands of medical devices ranging from pacemakers and lenses to knees and hips by half-a-billion dollars to take pressure off private health insurance premiums for Australians. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government was reforming regulations that have seen the cost of…
Local competitors have shone on the national stage in the WorldSkills Australia competition. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said WorldSkills Australia was the largest and most prestigious trade and skills competition held in Australia, with this year’s event attracting a record 514 competitors from around the country. “Of the 155 medals presented…
It’s Mental Health Week (October 9-15) and Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP is encouraging the community to be more aware of the social and emotional wellbeing of themselves, their families, their loved ones and friends. Mr van Manen said it was important for all of us, whatever our background, age or circumstances,…
The Turnbull Government is helping Aussie businesses become exporters through a new app. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Export Essentials app, now available for Apple and Android devices from app stores, was the first of its kind specifically targeting the export community. “The app has been developed to help both…