Parents and school communities can access an online school funding estimator for information about the impact the Turnbull Government’s new funding arrangements for their schools from 2018. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Government was investing record and growing funding into Australia’s schools. “We are ensuring that extra funding is needs…
The Turnbull Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more Local Drug Action Teams set to rollout across Australia. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said applications were open for the third round of the Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program and encouraged…
The Turnbull Government has announced a range of new protections to ensure broadband customers get the level of service they expect from their retail service provider as they transition to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The new protections will empower consumers to make informed decisions about their internet plan, and will ensure greater transparency by…
The Turnbull Government is directing consumer watchdog the ACCC to bust open the books of petrol companies and companies involved in all aspects the petrol supply chain to ensure Australian families are given a fair go at the petrol pump. The Turnbull Government has issued a new direction to the ACCC giving them the power…
Park Ridge Pirates Junior AFL club has finished 2017 on a high, receiving a $10,000 grant from the Australian Government. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen confirmed the club was one of several successful applicants in Round Three of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities…
Twelve of Forde’s local sporting superstars have been recognised for their stellar efforts in 2017. The ambitious young athletes were each presented with a $500 grant this month through the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program. Local Sporting Champions is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for young sportsmen and women aged 12-18.…
Brigalow Country Community Club has received a $3500 grant from the Australian Government. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen delivered the good news to Brigalow president Max Noble today. “The Brigalow Country Community Club is a stand out organisation providing fellowship and fun for…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen has secured $20,000 to assist the Twin Rivers Centre with the fit out of its new kitchen. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> The grant has been delivered as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, designed to assist organisations actively working to…
The new community information centre at the Park Ridge Town Centre will be better equipped to support locals thanks to a grant from the Federal Government. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> The Park Ridge Community Connect Centre has received $6743 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, which is now…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is calling on local businesses to celebrate the success and the contribution of veterans in the workplace by nominating for the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Nominations for the inaugural Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards close on December 22. Mr van Manen said the awards had been established…