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,…