Beenleigh PCYC will be upgrading their kitchen thanks to a $15,000 Stronger Communities grant from the Australian Government. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the kitchen was not only used to cater for functions, but used in a number of programs designed to help young people in the community. “Sergeant…
Students at Windaroo Valley State High School will be travelling in style with a new bus on the way thanks to a $17,300 Australian Government grant. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Windaroo Valley High P&C Association had been successfully awarded the grant through the Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. …
It’s a sham. Bill Shorten has finally come clean and confessed to Australians that the Labor Party’s long-running campaign on penalty rates has been a sham. Speaking with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell this morning, Mr Shorten confirmed that the Labor Party will accept the decision of the independent Fair Work Commission when it hands down its…
Twin Rivers Community Care have been awarded $10,450 through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, said the funding would go towards air conditioning at the Twin Rivers Food Co-operative centre. “Twin Rivers offers fresh food and other grocery items at affordable…
The number of apprentices accessing Trade Support Loans has doubled in the past year, with over 40,000 applications received nationwide. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said he was proud to announce his electorate of Forde had one of the largest uptake of participants in Australia, with the programme supporting 666 local…
Beenleigh Little Athletics has been awarded a grant of $5014 under the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh Little Athletics were a fantastic local organisation and very deserving of this grant. “I caught up with the kids and parents who do a great job…
Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Government’s 2016 Resilient Australia Awards. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said now in its 17th year, the awards recognise and promote initiatives which strengthen community disaster resilience. “Disaster resilience is about making our communities safer, stronger and better prepared to manage natural disasters,”…
St Mary’s Parish at Upper Coomera has receives a $5775 grant under Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the funding would be used for the installation of solar power. “The solar power project will benefit St Mary’s Parish and the…
Calvary Lighthhouse at Loganholme has received a $10,000 grant through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said he was delighted to be able to support Debbie and Ron Hill, who do tremendous work in the local community. “Debbie and Ron will…
My Ormeau is one of several successful community organisations to receive funding under Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said My Ormeau would receive $20,000 for their Community Events Parenting Room project. “Every year My Ormeau offer a special parenting room at…