The Turnbull Government continues to meet its commitment of helping more people into work with the milestone of one million placements under the jobactive employment program reached today. The jobactive program connects job seekers with employers and is delivered by a network of jobactive providers in more than 1700 locations across Australia. Jobs growth in…
Residents in Cedar Creek will have improved phone coverage thanks to the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. The Cedar Creek region was identified as one of 106 projects to be delivered in the Priority Locations Round to deliver improved mobile phone coverage. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone will build 102 new base stations…
Young people at risk of homelessness in Forde will receive greater support through increased Government funding announced by the Turnbull Government. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said up to $5.7 million had been provided to Reconnect Services in the Forde electorate to provide support and assistance to young people who are homeless…
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Turnbull Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition. This investment in new Army capability is a key part of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to a safe and secure Australia. Federal Member…
Loganlea State High School’s new state of the art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Centre has been given a much needed funding boost through the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a funding grant of $10,000 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities…
Regional Growth Fund is now open for initial applications Program will provide grants for major projects valued over $20 million Initial Applications close on April 27, 2018 The Coalition Government’s highly anticipated Regional Growth Fund is officially open for applications and the Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP is calling for big ideas…
Shailer Park State High School’s performing arts students will be able to stay cool thanks to the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the school received a grant of $5525 under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “Shailer Park high’s P&C team did a great job…
More patients in Forde and the neighbouring Rankin electorate are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to a record 85.8 per cent in the first half of the 2017–18 financial year. This is the highest GP bulk-billing rate on record for the July to December period and it is…
The Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is driving improvements across the Forde region, with Beenleigh State High School receiving a grant to help purchase new hospitality and catering equipment. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh State High School received a $5000 grant under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “The…
Six new family recovery units began construction at Logan House Recovery Centre Units will help parents with young children access rehab services The Coalition Government invested $986,000 in the project. Construction is now underway on six family units at the Logan House Recovery Centre, providing vital accommodation to facilitate access to drug and alcohol rehabilitation…