The National Broadband Network (NBN) build has now commenced in a number of Northern Gold Coast suburbs in the electorate of Forde. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said construction of the NBN was underway for Fibre to the Node in Ormeau, Norfolk Village, Ormeau Hills, Kingsholme and Upper Coomera. “The message for…
Every pre-schooler in Forde will have the opportunity to learn a foreign language with applications for the Turnbull Government’s popular Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program now open. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said local preschools can apply for the national rollout of the play-based tabled app for devices like iPads. “The…
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…
The Labor opposition yesterday confirmed they will force Australians to pay more tax so they can give foreign workers a tax cut. Labor’s changes to Working Holiday Maker tax arrangements will almost halve the amount of tax these foreign workers would pay on their Australian earnings and force Australian taxpayers to make up for the…
Community organisations in Forde can apply for a grant of up to $5000 to assist the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said funding was provided under a $10 million Volunteer Grant announced by Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter. “This funding is a key part of the Australian…
The Turnbull Government is getting young Australians ready and able to join the workforce through the innovative Youth Jobs PaTH programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) would help increase young people’s job prospects by ensuring they were better prepared for the workplace, and encourages more businesses…
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…
Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said seventy-year-old Australians can now get the shingles vaccine for free. The shingles vaccine will be free to eligible people, with a catch-up program available for adults aged 71 to 79 years. “This new National Shingles Vaccination Program is an important reminder that vaccinations don’t stop at…
The Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Program is driving improvements across the region with Park Ridge Pirates AFL Club the latest organisation to be awarded a grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Park Ridge Pirates had received $18,562 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Program. “This funding will be used by…
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…