Senior Australians in the electorate of Barker will benefit from significant upgrades to a number of local residential aged care homes, thanks to $40 million in grants from the Morrison Government. The funding will enable extensions, refurbishments and improvements under the Aged Care Regional, Rural and Remote Infrastructure Grants scheme. Lerwin Nursing Home in Murray … Continue reading BARKER SHARES IN $40 MILLION REGIONAL AGED CARE BOOST
The Liberal National Government will provide $54.5 million for research that will give new hope and support to the more than 120,000 Australian children and adults, including many in Barker living with type 1 diabetes. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the funding will be provided through the Government’s landmark Medical Research Future Fund … Continue reading $54.5 MILLION FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES RESEARCH
Waikerie Bowling Club will share in the $22.5 million Stronger Communities Programme following its successful application for $12,000 to upgrade the Clubrooms to include a disabled toilet. Mr Pasin said the program is aimed at funding projects that deliver social benefits and form part of the Coalition Government’s continuing commitment to strengthen communities across Australia. … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS FUNDING FOR THE WAIKERIE COMMUNITY
Member for Barker Tony Pasin, has welcomed $25,000 for Sherlock Community Centre for investigative play for all ages with a new playground. With a focus on men’s mental health, the project will engage local men to create a musical sculptural playground using repurposed farm equipment. Mr Pasin visited the Mallee town last week to learn … Continue reading SHERLOCK COMMUNITY RECIEVES FUNDING FOR MUSICAL PLAYGROUND
· Coalition Government invests $13.2 million to speed up water trading for SA’s irrigators · New system will deliver water where it’s needed without unnecessary delays · Brings South Australian system in line with other Basin states Irrigators in the Riverland and Murraylands will soon have access to water within hours of buying it, thanks … Continue reading FLUSHING DELAYS OUT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S WATER MARKET
Desert Rose is hitting the road to give people in rural South Australia easy access to government services. Staff on board have delivered Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to almost 140,000 customers since 2016. The two 20 tonne trucks are run by the Department of Human Services and have travelled over 800,000 kilometres and … Continue reading DESERT ROSE RETURNS TO THE RIVERLAND
The unemployment rate has decreased in the Limestone Coast, underscoring strong jobs growth across Australia. The unemployment rate across the Limestone Coast decreased from 3.4 per cent to 2.9 per cent in the 12 months to September 2018, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets publication. More than 1.2 million jobs have been created … Continue reading UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO DECLINE IN THE LIMESTONE COAST
The unemployment rate has decreased in the Murraylands, underscoring strong jobs growth across Australia. The unemployment rate across the Murraylands decreased from 6.4 per cent to 5.4 per cent in the 12 months to September 2018, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets publication. More than 1.2 million jobs have been created since the … Continue reading UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO DECLINE IN THE MURRAYLANDS
The unemployment rate has decreased again in the Riverland, underscoring strong jobs growth across Australia. The unemployment rate across the Riverland decreased from 6.35 per cent to 5.17 per cent in the 12 months to September 2018, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets publication. More than 1.2 million jobs have been created since … Continue reading UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES TO DECLINE IN THE RIVERLAND
