Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Turnbull Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition. This investment in new Army capability is a key part of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to a safe and secure Australia. Federal Member…
An upgrade to the Boronia Heights State School oval is a step closer thanks to a $5000 Stronger Communities Grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school oval terraces are in need of an upgrade and the P&C was raising funds for the $60,000 project. “I was very pleased to be…
New export opportunities that will drive south east Queensland jobs will be created following the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11). Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the agreement was one of the most comprehensive trade deals concluded and would eliminate more than 98 per cent of…
Loganlea State High School’s new state of the art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre has been given a much needed funding boost through the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a funding grant of $10,000 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities…
Regional Growth Fund is now open for initial applications Program will provide grants for major projects valued over $20 million Initial Applications close on April 27, 2018 The Coalition Government’s highly anticipated Regional Growth Fund is officially open for applications and the Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP is calling for big ideas…
Shailer Park State High School’s performing arts students will be able to stay cool thanks to the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a grant of $5525 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “Shailer Park high’s P&C team did a great job…
More patients in Forde and the neighbouring Rankin electorate are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to a record 85.8 per cent in the first half of the 2017–18 financial year. This is the highest GP bulk-billing rate on record for the July to December period and it is…
The Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is driving improvements across the Forde region, with Beenleigh State High School receiving a grant to help purchase new hospitality and catering equipment. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh State High School received a $5000 grant under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “The…
Around 1000 children at 31 preschools in the electorate of Forde will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year thanks to the Turnbull Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said it was encouraging to see to see so many local preschools taking…
Australia’s hard working unpaid carers will benefit from an additional $85.6 million funding for vital support services thanks to the Turnbull Coalition Government. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the new support services were in recognition of the important contribution unpaid carers were providing to their families, the community, and the nation.…