Suburbs in Logan and the Gold Coast impacted by the flood from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie will be able to access additional disaster assistance through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said assistance would be available for personal hardship and distress, removal of…
The history, culture and achievements of First Australians will be celebrated through a $1.4 million Coalition Government grants round to support events to be held as part of NAIDOC Week activities in July. The 2017 NAIDOC grants funding round is part of a $1.9 million investment the Minister for Indigenous Affairs Senator Nigel Scullion has committed to…
Local councils, companies, not-for-profits and research organisations in Forde can now apply for up to $5 million in funding to support smart tech projects for their local communities. The Coalition Government’s $50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program has been opened by Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor. Mr Taylor said he…
Innovative ideas that help move people from welfare to work will be funded by the Turnbull Government, with the opening of the $96 million Try, Test and Learn Fund. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said using insight from the Australian Priority Investment Approach to Welfare, the Try, Test and Learn Fund would…
Logan Uniting Church Football Club will be able to train and play in the one facility with a lighting upgrade planned for their fields at Calvary Christian College. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the football club had received $16,993 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “This Stronger Communities grant…
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…
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…
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,…