New bus on the way for Windaroo Valley State High School

Students at Windaroo Valley State High School will be travelling in style with a new bus on the way thanks to a $17,300 Australian Government grant.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Windaroo Valley High P&C Association had been successfully awarded the grant through the Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.  …

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Trade support loan applications hit 40,000 milestone

The number of apprentices accessing Trade Support Loans has doubled in the past year, with over 40,000 applications received nationwide.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said he was proud to announce his electorate of Forde had one of the largest uptake of participants in Australia, with the programme supporting 666 local…

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New equipment on the way for Beenleigh Little Athletics

Beenleigh Little Athletics has been awarded a grant of $5014 under the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh Little Athletics were a fantastic local organisation and very deserving of this grant.   “I caught up with the kids and parents who do a great job…

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St Mary’s Parish receives Stronger Communities Grant

  St Mary’s Parish at Upper Coomera has receives a $5775 grant under Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said the funding would be used for the installation of solar power.   “The solar power project will benefit St Mary’s Parish and the…

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Applications open for 2016 Resilient Australia Awards

Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Government’s 2016 Resilient Australia Awards.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said now in its 17th year, the awards recognise and promote initiatives which strengthen community disaster resilience.   “Disaster resilience is about making our communities safer, stronger and better prepared to manage natural disasters,”…

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Calvary Lighthouse Inc receives Stronger Communities grant

  Calvary Lighthhouse at Loganholme has received a $10,000 grant through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said he was delighted to be able to support Debbie and Ron Hill, who do tremendous work in the local community.   “Debbie and Ron will…

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My Ormeau receives $20,000 Stronger Communities grant

My Ormeau is one of several successful community organisations to receive funding under Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said My Ormeau would receive $20,000 for their Community Events Parenting Room project.   “Every year My Ormeau offer a special parenting room at…

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More than 200,000 job placements recorded through jobactive

The Turnbull Government’s jobactive programme has been hailed a huge success, with 214,422 recorded job placements since its commencement in July 2015.   Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP said this latest milestone clearly showed that jobactive was helping Australians who are able to work, get into to work.   “In my electorate…

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