The Morrison Government will provide a funding injection for 16 local community groups and organisations in Barker to support the work of local volunteers. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the funding would go a long way to support local organisations in Barker and their volunteers through what has been a tough year. “This summer, … Continue reading FUNDING BOOST FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS THIS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK →
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan with $48.1 million in additional Federal Government funding to support the plan. This investment builds on approximately $500 million for mental health and suicide prevention announced by the Government this year including $64 million for suicide prevention, $74 million for … Continue reading NATIONAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING RESPONSE PLAN →
Local councils and state and territory governments are encouraged to apply for funding available under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the programs presented an opportunity to deliver better and safer bridges and freight … Continue reading APPLICATIONS FOR BRIDGES AND HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY FUNDING CLOSING SOON →
Member for Barker Tony Pasin is encouraging residents to have their say on the design of the next round of the Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) to ensure it continues to improve mobile phone coverage for regional communities. The Federal Government has released a discussion paper on design options for Round 5A, to test … Continue reading HAVE YOUR SAY ON MOBILE BLACK SPOT PROGRAM →
Australia’s aerial firefighting capability has received an $11 million boost to ensure additional aircraft are available for the 2020-21 and future bushfire seasons. The $11 million boost to the national aerial firefighting fleet was announced in January by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and comes on top of the $15 million we already deliver each year … Continue reading FEDERAL FUNDING TO INCREASE AERIAL FIREFIGHTING SUPPORT →
Resurfacing works on the Princes Highway begin this week as part of the jointly funded Princes Highway Corridor Program. Two sections of the highway near Murray Bridge will be resurfaced to improve safety and create a quieter experience for road users. The $4.3 million project includes a 1.7km section of the outbound lanes from Adelaide … Continue reading WORKS BEGIN ON PRINCES HIGHWAY, MURRAY BRIDGE →
Drought-hit communities in the electorate of Barker will receive Australian Government support in their battle to control pest animals and weeds, says Member for Barker Tony Pasin. Mr Pasin said 33 local government areas – including the Coorong District Council, and District Council of Karoonda East Murray in Barker– will share in $10 million under … Continue reading HELPING BARKER FARMERS CONTROL PEST, WEEDS SCOURGE →
The Morrison Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence know where to get help during the coronavirus pandemic, says Member for Barker Tony Pasin. The Help is Here campaign will include advertising across television, digital, social media, radio, magazines and newspapers as well as in shopping centres, … Continue reading CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19 CRISIS →
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has announced that the Tatiara District Council has been formally approved for $1 million worth of projects to boost the economy, social and community needs through the Morrison Government’s Drought Communities Program. The Council will undertake projects to deliver outcomes for the whole of the Tatiara with local businesses and … Continue reading DROUGHT SUPPORT FUNDING TATIARA COMMUNITIES →