The Turnbull Government will provide the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine to every pregnant woman in Forde from July 1 this year. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the $39.5 million investment would see the vaccine added to the National Immunisation Program, guaranteeing its access, safety and availability for the first time. “Whooping…
DetailsA life-changing breast cancer medicine listed by the Turnbull Government on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be available for patients in Forde from July 1 this year. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the investment of $703.6 million by the Government meant more than 3000 Australian patients with inoperable or metastatic…
DetailsForde to share in early payment of $1.2 billion for 2017-18 Program enables councils to spend their grant according to local priorities Councils in the Forde electorate will be able to start work on crucial new projects following an early cash injection of almost $15.7 million under the Financial Assistance Grants program from the Coalition…
DetailsCommunity organisations in Forde can apply for volunteer grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between $1000 and $5000 for not-for-profit organisations. “The grants can be used towards the cost of essential items…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government has delivered income tax relief for all Australian workers. In passing our Personal Income Tax plan through the Parliament, the Government has ensured all Australians paying tax will be better off. They will be paying less tax, and will be rewarded for their hard work both now and into the future. Federal…
DetailsPark Ridge Baptist Church will have improved security and lighting thanks to a Turnbull Government Safer Communities Grant. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the church had been successful under Round 2 of the $40 million crime prevention program. “Unfortunately the buildings at Park Ridge Baptist Church have been targeted by vandals…
DetailsLoganholme based business Holmwood Highgate will have the chance to make valuable connections and seek export opportunities in the European market when they showcase their products at the 2018 Eurosatory tradeshow in Paris. Holmwood Highgate, located in the Forde electorate specialises in deployable fuel and water modules. As part of Team Defence Australia, Holmwood Highgate…
DetailsEight of Forde’s young sporting stars have each received a $500 grant to support their passion thanks to the latest round of the Coalition Government’s Local Sporting Champions (LSC) grant program. The LSC program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance to young sports men and women aged between 12 and 18.…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government’s unprecedented $5 billion aged care Budget boost will deliver significant benefits for Forde according to Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt AM. Addressing an aged care forum with the Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP, Minister Wyatt said the 2018—19 Budget increased home and residential care options and provided more choice and certainty…
DetailsAn export business from Forde could become Australia’s exporter of the year. Entries are now open for the 2018 Australian Export Awards, celebrating the success of Australian products and services on the global stage. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP encouraged local exporters to enter the 56th annual awards, co-presented by Austrade and the Australian Chamber…
Details
