Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP has welcomed the opening of Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. “The National Disability Awards allow us to recognise people across a wide…
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Minister for Industry the Hon. Ian Macfarlane Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP MORE SUPPORT FOR TRADIES IN FORDE Apprentices, trainees and local businesses in Forde will benefit from the Australian Government’s Trade Support Loans, with the Minister for Industry today visiting Swagman Motorhomes in Yatala to discuss the…
The Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment to address crime and anti-social behaviour, Member for Forde Bert van Manen said today. The 2014-15 Federal Budget includes funding under the Coalition Government’s Safer Streets Programme where proceeds of crime will be directed to fund local crime prevention projects including: $105,000 for closed circuit television cameras…
Increased Funding and More Flexible Arrangements for Aged Care The Coalition Government will meet its election commitments in aged care through increased funding which is better targeted and more flexible. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said previous government’s Aged Care Workforce Supplement, which imposed red tape on aged care providers, will…
Budget Delivers on Commitments for People with Disabilities and Carers The Government will honour its commitments to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme, set up the Young Carer Bursary Programme and establish the Disability and Carers Industry Advisory Council. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen said The Coalition Government is 100% committed to…
ABBOTT GOVT RESTORES OCCASIONAL CHILD CARE CUT BY LABOR Bert van Manen has welcomed the Abbott Government’s decision to restore $12.6 million Occasional Care funding cut by the previous Labor Government. van Manen said Occasional Care provided a vital service for many families who needed emergency or late notice care, particularly in…
More Opportunity for Forde Higher Education Students More people in Forde will be able benefit from higher education as a result of improvements to the higher education system announced as part of the 2014-15 Budget today. “The Abbott Government’s higher education reforms will expand opportunities and choice in Forde meaning more people will…
Forde Students Schools and Community to Benefit from Record Funding for Schools The students and schools in Forde will benefit from the Abbott Government’s record recurrent funding investment of $64.5 billion in schools over the next four years. “This government has matched the former governments funding for schools over the period to 2016-17…
ABBOTT GOVERNMENT’S FIRST BUDGET MAKES THE DIFFICULT BUT NECESSARY CHOICES TO REPAIR THE BUDGET Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the Abbott Government’s first Budget is laying the foundations for a strong and prosperous economy with less debt. “At the election, the Coalition made the solemn promise to get the Budget back…
SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN FORDE – MEDIA RELEASE 14TH MAY 2014 Forde will benefit from the Abbott Government’s commitment to build the infrastructure of the 21st Century with $3.02 million for local projects announced in the 2014-15 Budget. Last night’s Budget is part of the Abbott Government’s Economic Action Strategy to build a…