NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE
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NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE

Member for Barker Tony Pasin today opened refurbished science and technology classrooms at Faith Lutheran College that were funded by the Coalition Government. Mr Pasin said students would benefit from the science and technology facilities that would allow students to engage in their learning. The Coalition Government provided $150,000 for the project through the Capital … Continue reading NEW FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN COLLEGE

BACKPACKERS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO HELP WITH BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
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BACKPACKERS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO HELP WITH BUSHFIRE RECOVERY

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the decision to allow foreign backpackers and others on working holiday visas the opportunity stay longer to help bushfire-affected communities get back on their feet. Mr Pasin said the changes announced today by the Morrison Government would be very welcome news to farmers and regional businesses. “Regional communities … Continue reading BACKPACKERS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO HELP WITH BUSHFIRE RECOVERY

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM OFFICALLY OPENS
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Member for Baker Tony Pasin will officially open the South Australian Volunteer firefighters Museum in Naracoorte this Sunday. The infrastructure project, which has been funded with $320,000 from the Federal Government’s Community Development Program, has constructed a museum building to house, display and preserve an extensive historical collection relating to South Australia’s volunteer fire fighters. … Continue reading SOUTH AUSTRALIAN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM OFFICALLY OPENS

MORRISON GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSHFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS
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MORRISON GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSHFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS

The Keilira community is receiving continued Federal Government support with additional funding announced for the region this week. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP said while the focus so far had been on getting support out to individuals and property owners, funding was also rolling out for community and habitat recovery. The Morrison Government … Continue reading MORRISON GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSHFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS

$1.5M DROUGHT FUND ENSURES UP TO 165 NEW CHILDCARE PLACES ON OFFER FOR SOUTHERN MALLEE FAMILIES
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Up to 165 childcare places will be available in the Southern Mallee district from next week, as two new full-time centres open their doors thanks to a $1.5 million drought project. Funded by the Australian Government’s Drought Communities Fund Program – approximately $1m, in partnership with the Southern Mallee District Council contributing approximately $500,000 – … Continue reading $1.5M DROUGHT FUND ENSURES UP TO 165 NEW CHILDCARE PLACES ON OFFER FOR SOUTHERN MALLEE FAMILIES

MORE TYPE 1 DIABETICS TO HAVE FREE ACCESS TO NEW GLUCOSE MONITORING DEVICE
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More Australians with type one diabetes will soon have free access to the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system, thanks to the Morrison Government’s $300 million Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Initiative. The FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring device measures glucose levels without the use of lancets, test strips and blood. A sensor worn on the back … Continue reading MORE TYPE 1 DIABETICS TO HAVE FREE ACCESS TO NEW GLUCOSE MONITORING DEVICE

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN MURRAY BRIDGE
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BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN MURRAY BRIDGE

Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has delivered $5,000 in Federal Government Funding for the Maori Evangelical Church of SA to contribute to the purchase of 22 seater bus. The organisation received the funding through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Mr Pasin said he was pleased the Federal Government was helping fund the project … Continue reading BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES IN MURRAY BRIDGE

MOUNT GAMBIER HARNESS RACING CLUB UNDER NEW LIGHTS
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MOUNT GAMBIER HARNESS RACING CLUB UNDER NEW LIGHTS

Member for Barker Tony Pasin MP has officially switched on new track lights at the Mount Gambier Harness Racing Club at last Saturday’s Matthews Petroleum 2020 Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup. The Club received $20,000 funding through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to assist with the lighting upgrade project. Mr Pasin said he was … Continue reading MOUNT GAMBIER HARNESS RACING CLUB UNDER NEW LIGHTS

ADDITIONAL DROUGHT FUNDING TO FLOW TO BAROSSA/BARKER
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The Barossa Council will benefit from $1 million in Federal Government grants the Coalition Government’s Drought Communities Programme Extension. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Council can now use the fund for local infrastructure projects and other drought-relief activities. “This is the kind of boost towns in the Barossa need,” Mr Pasin said. “We are here for communities doing it tough in the drought and will be here to support them for as long as … Continue reading ADDITIONAL DROUGHT FUNDING TO FLOW TO BAROSSA/BARKER