Centenary of Anzac grants now open! Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, today officially opened applications for funding from the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program. “The Centenary of Anzac will be the most significant national period of commemoration in our nation’s history”, Mr van Manen said. “Locally, our community…
DetailsFederal Election is Called – A Message From Your Federal MP, Bert van Manen The election on the 14th September will offer voters the clearest choice in a generation. I have had the privilege of listening and speaking with people throughout Forde over the past couple of years and leading up to the…
DetailsA Green Army of 15,000 young Australians will take on environmental projects to clean up our community under the Coalition’s Environment Plan. Bert van Manen says the Coalition has a strong track record of delivering on-the-ground environmental projects. “Participants will receive a training wage and supervision,” he said. The Green Army will…
DetailsFederal MP, Bert van Manen is inviting local parents and schools to comment on a Coalition Discussion Paper about improved online safety for children. “When I speak to parents, principals and school teachers I hear they feel ill-equipped to deal with the challenge of protecting children from online dangers,” said Mr van Manen. …
DetailsA care package can be sent free of charge to the below AFPO address so long as it strictly complies with Australia Post guidelines. In order to qualify for free postage, care packages can weigh no more than 2kg (cubed) and should be packaged within a “BM” size box, which is available…
DetailsRemembrance Day 2012 94 years on from the signing of the Armistice which ended World War One, Australians were encouraged to pause at 11am on Sunday to reflect, remember and commemorate past sacrifice and service. Federal Member for Forde, Bert van Manen MP, said Remembrance Day provided all Australians with the opportunity…
DetailsSuccess at last! After months of lobbying Australia Post I am pleased to announce that a new store has now opened in Upper Coomera. I would like to thank the community and Cr Donna Gates for getting behind this project and for contacting my office in support of a dedicated Australia Post outlet…
DetailsNew Child Safety Initiative Launched in Forde On Friday Bert van Manen MP Federal Member for Forde officially welcomed the ‘Ditto in a Box Education Pack’ with Bravehearts at St Stephens College in Coomera. The ‘Ditto in a Box Education Pack’ was developed to extend the popular ‘Ditto Child Safety Show’ which recently…
DetailsLocal Student Visit’s Parliament House as Young Voice of Forde Rivermount College student, Selena Lang visited Parliament House last week as a result of winning the first ever ‘Young Voice of Forde’ essay competition. Over two days Selena attended a committee meeting, visited Question Time, and met Deputy Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Julie…
DetailsCaitlin Watt – “Promise to Remember Me” Campaign I have met a number of young people in the electorate living with type 1 diabetes and it is truly remarkable to hear about their positive outlook on life considering the obstacles they live with each and every day. I met Caitlin yesterday and she…
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