Community, landcare, environment and other natural resource management groups in Forde can apply for funding to help restore the environment in the Logan and Gold Coast regions under the Coalition Government’s $5 million Environment Small Grants opportunity. The Government is providing the grants under Phase 2 of the National Landcare Program to help communities deliver…
Mandatory Country of Origin food labeling standards to come into effect on July 1, 2018 Labelling system shows percentage of locally-produced content in food An online tool and support services to assist business with the transition Aussies will soon be able to choose more Aussie grown food once the Coalition Government’s Country of Origin Labelling standards…
The Turnbull Government is making it easier for people with disability to participate in nationally focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said grants of up to $10,000 were available to organisations to help people with disability participate in conferences being held from July 1, 2018 to June 30,…
The Turnbull Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to over 3 million Australians aged 65 years and over – free of charge. These new vaccines will help provide stronger protection for over 65s right across the country, including Forde. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the vaccines had been fast-tracked…
Preschoolers across the electorate Forde will benefit from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the Turnbull Government. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the $4.07 million for 3169 local preschoolers would ensure they had access to 15 hours a week of quality early learning in the year before…
Six new family recovery units began construction at Logan House Recovery Centre Units will help parents with young children access rehab services The Coalition Government invested $986,000 in the project. Construction is now underway on six family units at the Logan House Recovery Centre, providing vital accommodation to facilitate access to drug and alcohol rehabilitation…
Parents and school communities can access an online school funding estimator for information about the impact the Turnbull Government’s new funding arrangements for their schools from 2018. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Government was investing record and growing funding into Australia’s schools. “We are ensuring that extra funding is needs…
The Turnbull Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more Local Drug Action Teams set to rollout across Australia. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said applications were open for the third round of the Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) program and encouraged…
The Turnbull Government has announced a range of new protections to ensure broadband customers get the level of service they expect from their retail service provider as they transition to the National Broadband Network (NBN). The new protections will empower consumers to make informed decisions about their internet plan, and will ensure greater transparency by…
The Turnbull Government is directing consumer watchdog the ACCC to bust open the books of petrol companies and companies involved in all aspects the petrol supply chain to ensure Australian families are given a fair go at the petrol pump. The Turnbull Government has issued a new direction to the ACCC giving them the power…