The 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 to assist Street Doctor, a Logan City medical service provider help further support the homeless, sufferers of domestic violence, the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Operating for over four years, Street Doctor delivers after hours, bulk billed and accessible care in a secure environment to those living rough on the…
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 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,…
DetailsNew rehabilitation services at the Logan House Recovery Centre will help break the cycle of addiction in the community following the facility’s official opening today. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen said the six newly constructed family accommodation units will be welcome help for families affected by drugs and alcohol. “Addiction affects everyone in…
DetailsThe Coalition Government is tackling intergenerational welfare dependency in at-risk groups and helping more people off welfare and into work. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Forde community can help get involved to help break the cycle of welfare dependency. “The Government will provide funding for innovative trials that tackled welfare…
DetailsExisting and prospective aged care providers in Forde are encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering of more than 14,000 new aged care places, with a special focus on rural, regional and remote locations. With the 2018-19 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) opening on July 2, Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt said…
DetailsMore child care support for more families in Forde is here with the start of the Coalition Government’s new child care system. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the reforms would provide much needed child care relief for local families. “For too long families in my electorate of Forde have struggled with…
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