Member for Barker Tony Pasin is proud to deliver volunteer grants to volunteers and their organisations in Barker to support the crucial role that they play within our community as Australia moves forward out of the pandemic. Mr Pasin said Sunset Community Kitchen received a grant of $2,499 through the Volunteer Grant Program. “The Sunset … Continue reading SUNSET COMMUNITY KITCHEN RECEIVE VOLUNTEER GRANT
Member for Barker Tony Pasin is supporting community groups across Barker to help them increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Mr Pasin said energy bills are often one of the biggest overheads for not-for-profit organisations. “By helping to reduce power bills, the grants will ease the financial pressure organisations face so they can better focus … Continue reading LOWERING ENERGY COSTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUP IN BLANCHETOWN
Community museums, galleries and historical societies across regional Australia are receiving an important boost under the Morrison Government’s $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program, with the first batch of successful applicants announced. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Cadell Community and Tourist Association have received a grant of $3,000 to … Continue reading COMMUNITY ARTS SECTOR RECEIVES MAJOR BOOST IN CADELL
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed a grant of $1.275 million from the Federal Government for Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to continue developing and expanding our global markets. Mr Pasin said the funding will focus on existing, new, emerging, and high growth potential markets building off the Seafood Industry Export Market Strategic Plan. “This … Continue reading A BOOST FOR SEAFOOD EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES
A decade of new water infrastructure in South Australia’s Riverland funded by an innovative $155 million Australian Government program has delivered major, tangible improvements to the river ecosystem and boosted the local economy. Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the comprehensive environmental project – the South Australian Riverland Floodplains Integrated Infrastructure Program (SARFIIP) … Continue reading FLOODPLAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 10 SUCCESSFUL YEARS
The Federal Government is continuing to back regional Australia, providing more funding to help Barker recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million. Grants are available for a … Continue reading MORE FUNDING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES
The Coonalpyn & District Soldiers Memorial Swimming Pool was officially opened by the Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP on Saturday 26 February, 2022. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Federal Government funding totalling $525,000 was an important investment in the Coonalpyn community and it was great to see the upgrades completed in time … Continue reading COONALPYN & DISTRICT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL OFFICIALLY OPEN
A number of young local sporting champions in Barker have received grants through the Federal Government’s “Local Sporting Champions Program” to assist them in pursuing their sporting dreams. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin met with two such students this week in Mount Gambier to present them with certificates and congratulate them on their achievements. … Continue reading PASIN PRESENTS LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS GRANTS TO BARKER STUDENTS
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Round 7 of the Government’s Stronger Communities Program is aimed at funding projects that deliver social and economic benefits and form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing commitment to strengthen local communities across Australia. “Local organisations such as sporting clubs are so important to the fabric of regional … Continue reading BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOR MOUNT GAMBIER & DISTRICT BASEBALL LEAGUE
