Mental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said that the Liberal National Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, eheadspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services, shorter wait times and extra … Continue reading SUPPORT FOR HEADSPACE BOOSTS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
The Prime Minister the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, has visited Barker to announce a new Government initiative, taking action to get people off welfare and into work while backing the needs of Barker farmers for their harvests. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister at Aquasun Produce, a family owned and operated business located … Continue reading ADDRESSING FARM LABOUR SHORTAGES
Member for Barker, Tony Pasin says his petition for a MRI machine in the Riverland is gaining significant traction with over 2000 signatures in the first two weeks. The petition aims to show the need for a MRI licence for the Riverland that would see Medicare subsidised MRIs available to Riverland residents without the need … Continue reading PASIN’S PETITION FOR RIVERLAND MRI GAINS TRACTION
Dear Editor, BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH October is Australia’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Australian women. Breast cancer is the second most commonly … Continue reading TONY PASIN – LETTER TO THE EDITOR – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The Liberal-Nationals Government will deliver additional tax relief to more than 19,000 small and medium businesses in Barker, five years earlier than planned. “This is great news for Barker – lower taxes means more investment, more jobs and higher wages,” said Member for Barker Tony Pasin. “We will introduce legislation during the next session of … Continue reading DELIVERING TAX RELIEF FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM BUSINESSES IN BARKER
The Liberal National Government is opening more doors in China and the US for Aussie wine makers, by investing an additional $500,000 in the Wine Export Grants program taking the total investment to $1.5 million. The program is designed to support small to medium wine exporters in capturing export opportunities in China and the USA, … Continue reading PASIN PUSHES LOCAL WINE EXPORT PROMOTION
Residents and those travelling through the South East will soon experience a safer more efficient journey thanks to the long awaited Penola Bypass being completed.State Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government Stephan Knoll visited the bypass as part of a trip to the Limestone Coast. “The Marshall Liberal Government is serious about investing in … Continue reading COOPERATION DELIVERS FOR PENOLA BYPASS
The Loxton Men’s Shed has been awarded a grant of $4,800 from the Federal Government for improvements to the shed under round 17 of the Government’s National Shed Development Programme. Member for Barker Tony Pasin today congratulated the Men’s Shed for its successful application for the grant. “Like similar sheds across Australia, the Loxton Men’s … Continue reading PASIN SECURES LOXTON MEN’S SHED FUNDING
Member for Barker Tony Pasin has encouraged students across Barker to apply for a Government funded scholarship to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course. Mr Pasin said applications were now open for the $24 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program. “Scholarships of up to $18,000 are available to help students in … Continue reading SCHOLARSHIPS FOR REGIONAL STUDENTS IN BARKER
