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If you ever wondered about the difference between the Liberal and Labor Parties then this photo and Andrew’s comment goes a long way towards explaining it.Joel Fitzgibbon MP was happy to ride with me when he was Minister for Defence in 2008. Now he’s attacking me and my colleagues for standing up for Australian sovereignty. Make up your mind Joel!
10 hours ago
Round one of the Driver Reviver Site Upgrades Program will provide $3 million in grants from the Federal Government for Driver Reviver site owners to purchase mobile variable messaging boards to raise awareness of all active Driver Reviver sites.
Grant guidelines can be found at: www.grants.gov.au/?event=public.GO.show&GOUUID=74BE7AF4-BA4E-7063-2244AF45CF9CBC38 or from the Office of Road Safety at roadsafetygrants2@infrastructure.gov.au
(photo taken in the lead up to Easter 2019)
13 hours ago
The Federal Government is investing more than $5 million nation-wide to help landholders with new skills and knowledge to improve sustainability.
Four projects within Barker will share in almost $200,000 from the third round of the Smart Farm Small Grants Program.
- Coorong District Council $49,980
- Koonunga Agricultural Bureau $49,500
- Natural Resources South East $50,000
- Tatiara District Council $43,000
16 hours ago
Mobile phone reception in the Taplan area would be a better option to help farmers...
6.8 million doses of flu vaccines have been administered this year. — This is almost double the 3.9 million doses for the same period last year.
To date 16 million doses of seasonal influenza vaccines have been made available for the Australian market, compared to 13.2 million last year.
19 hours ago
In case you missed it. I was pleased to announce on Friday that the Mount Gambier Community RSL will benefit from $30,000 in Federal Government funding as part of the Veteran and Community Grants Program.
This funding will assist the Mount Gambier RSL to modernise their Diggers Rest.
2 days ago
The COVID-19 pandemic means I won’t be getting a knock at my front door from the Salvos for their Red Shield Appeal this year. Instead, they are conducting their appeal online with a digital door knock.
Jump on to www.salvationarmy.org.au/ to make a donation if you can.
2 days ago
To keep you and your family safe download the COVIDSafe app.
Download the COVIDSafe App here www.covidsafe.gov.au📱👈🏼
3 days ago
It’s been great this week to share a few of the community groups and organisations within Barker that have successfully applied for funding via the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
In total 16 organisations in Barker will share in more than $65,000.
The successful applicants were:
- Beachport Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated $5,000
- Cadell Pistol Club Incorporated $4,740
- Coorong CFS Group $5,000
- Jervois 'Bluds' Netball Club $5,000
- Lincoln Park Horse and Human Rehabilitation Centre (Monarto) $5,000
- Lucindale Community Economic Development Board Incorporated $3,600
- Millicent Men's shed Incorporated $5,000
- Mount Crawford Dressage Club Incorporated $5,000
- Mundulla Sport & Recreation Centre Incorporated $1,580
- Murray Community Services $5,000
- Naracoorte United Soccer Club Incorporated $2,000
- Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Ltd $5,000
- Mannum R.S.L Incorporated $1,780
- Roonka Water Activity Centre $4,930
- Sunset Community Kitchen $2,800
- Waikerie Men's Shed Incorporated $4,390
3 days ago
Continuing the great news this National Volunteer Week.
It gives me great joy to confirm to the hard working volunteers at the Waikerie Men’s Shed that they are the successful recipients of a grant under the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.
Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time across Barker to improve the quality of life for others.
3 days ago
Hope this photo wasnt recent! More than 10 people & no social distancing!
Your appreciation is a credit to you Trust all MPs take notice !
Supporting mental health is one of our Government’s highest priorities.
The Federal Government has invested an additional $6.75 million to deliver the headspace digital work and study service for youth. –You can access lots of great mental health resources including group chats, online communities, interactive resources and 1:1 direct support with professionals.
Check it out here: headspace.org.au
youtu.be/EKg1S6p44I4With COVID-19 changing our communities and the way we live, you might be experiencing changes in your school, study, work, relationships or your physical and...
4 days ago
Tony you have worked hard for the electorate on this issue which is vital under the pressures people now face !
