The Liberal National Government is supporting the development of an Australian-first waste to energy project in Queensland. The Logan City Council project will see a demonstration ‘gasifier’ built at the wastewater treatment plant in Loganholme, with the capacity to reduce the volume of sewage sludge – known as biosolids – produced by around 90 per…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients have life-saving scans covered under Medicare, saving patients up to $1,500 per scan. Health Minister Greg Hunt said two new Medicare items for MRI of the breast will be available from 1 November 2019, which will help with the more accurate diagnosis and treatment…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government will invest $600,000 through Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services in Beenleigh, to tackle drug and alcohol abuse. Pharmaceutical Rehabilitation Services run a targeted programme with a focus on drug and alcohol treatment, preventative primary and chronic disease management and mental health. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the funding would assist people battling…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will help more young people with mental illness living on the Meadowbrook to enter the workforce with a package of increased support. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher MP and Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP have announced an additional $520,000 in funding to continue the Individual Placement…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government has announced it will invest $50,000 to help transform the children’s ward at Logan Hospital, completing a long overdue makeover of the children’s playroom, teenagers retreat and procedure room. Minister for Health, Greg Hunt said the Liberal National Government is committed to improving health services throughout Australia and building a world…
DetailsThe Liberal Nationals Government has today announced a $750,000 investment into the Beenleigh Housing and Development Corporation to deliver the Jarjum Jindi Project which will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and their children. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, and Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen, announced the funding while visiting Beenleigh…
DetailsPatients in Upper Coomera will soon be able to access lifesaving scans for cancer, stroke, heart and other medical conditions, with the Liberal National Government announcing a new MRI licence Qscan Radiology Clinics. This MRI licence means locals will be able to access a Medicare rebate for an estimated 5,900 services a year – saving…
DetailsThe Coalition Government have invested $130 million to fix traffic headaches at exits on the M1, Mount Lindesay Highway and Ipswich Motorway corridors. The projects will improve the local economy and importantly provide a safer journey home for motorists. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said making it easier and safer to get to and from work was…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen is calling on sport and physical activity providers in Forde to apply for funding for a national $28.9million program aimed at encouraging Australians to get more active. The Liberal Nationals Sport Participation Grants program was launched today by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie, enabling national sporting organisations,…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government is providing $110 million so a number of headspace centres around the country can continue to provide specialist clinical services for young people at the early stages of severe mental illness. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the two-year funding will go to continue the Early Psychosis Youth…
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