The Coalition Government has delivered certainty to people with disability, carers, families and their advocates in Forde by extending funding for a range of programmes transitioning to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The Member for Forde, Bert van Manen said the Government’s priority is to ensure continuity of services to families and carers…
The Big Issue’s Community Street Soccer Programme will continue to provide positive health outcomes for disadvantaged and marginalised Australians following a $2 million Australian Government funding commitment today. The Minister for Health Sussan Ley and Independent Senator for Queensland Glenn Lazarus today announced the sport-based programme would continue to provide a range of activities…
The Australian Government understands that the work performed by members of the Australian Defence Force is unique and crucial to our nation and our security. In recognition of these unique circumstances, the Government has decided to increase the pay for ADF personnel to two per cent per annum, over the life of the agreement,…
Businesses and community organisations in Forde can now apply for support to boost the skills of youth under youth stream pilot programmes through the Industry Skills Fund. Bert van Manen MP said the Training for Employment Scholarships and Youth Employment Pathways are new ways of delivering skilled young employees to businesses on in Logan and…