NEW AND AMENDED PBS LISTINGS TO HELP AUSTRALIANS IN BARKER
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From 1 November 2021, Australians in Barker with a respiratory illness, early onset puberty and blood cancer will have improved access to subsidised medicines through new and amended listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin welcomed the November PBS listings and said many Australians and their families in our … Continue reading NEW AND AMENDED PBS LISTINGS TO HELP AUSTRALIANS IN BARKER

NEW PAVILION FOR PENOLA SHOW SOCIETY
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On Sunday 31 October the Penola Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society officially opened their new pavilion at McCorquindale Park Showgrounds. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said Penola Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society received $79,540 in Federal funding as part of the Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program. “This funding enabled the Penola Pastoral Agricultural and … Continue reading NEW PAVILION FOR PENOLA SHOW SOCIETY

NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
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The National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse (2021-2030) announced this week will provide vital protection and support for Australia’s young people. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the landmark National Strategy was the first of its kind. “This is a watershed day for Australia. Today we deliver the first ever long-term, truly … Continue reading NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

PASIN ENCOURAGES LOCAL GROUPS TO APPLY FOR FUNDING TO BOOST ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AWARENESS
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The Australian Government is providing up to $750,000 in the 2022 Community Awareness Grants for initiatives to reach key audiences and provide creative ways to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation. Member for Barker Tony Pasin is encouraging community groups, local businesses and not-for-profit organisations to apply for a grant of between $10,000 to … Continue reading PASIN ENCOURAGES LOCAL GROUPS TO APPLY FOR FUNDING TO BOOST ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION AWARENESS

TASKFORCE TO EXAMINE IMPACTS OF REGIONAL BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
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A Regional Banking Taskforce has been established by the Morrison Government to assess the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. The Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders to assess how bank branch closures have impacted local businesses, industries and communities and work collaboratively to identify possible solutions. The Taskforce will … Continue reading TASKFORCE TO EXAMINE IMPACTS OF REGIONAL BANK BRANCH CLOSURES

EXTENDING SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES FOLLOWING INFANT LOSS
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The Morrison Government is providing $400,000 to fund an extension of the highly regarded Red Nose Hospital to Home Program for a further six months, which provides intensive support to grieving families following the loss of a baby. Australia is one of the safest places in the world for a baby to be born. Despite … Continue reading EXTENDING SUPPORT FOR AUSTRALIAN FAMILIES FOLLOWING INFANT LOSS

NEW HELP FOR BARKER RESIDENTS ON THE IVF JOURNEY
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The Morrison Government is giving Barker residents and all Australians new support on their IVF journey, providing Medicare rebates for testing services that can help prevent them passing serious genetic disorders onto their child. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said this welcome news would help expectant parents across Barker, thanks to the use of Pre-implantation … Continue reading NEW HELP FOR BARKER RESIDENTS ON THE IVF JOURNEY

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS STILL UP FOR GRABS
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Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said students from regional areas who started university this year could still apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000. Mr Pasin said Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarship (RRES) program has scholarships available for eligible students who commenced study in 2021. “If you … Continue reading SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS STILL UP FOR GRABS

BREAST CANCER TREATMENT EXPANDED ON THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME
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The Morrison Government is helping improve access to an important treatment for Australians battling a form of breast cancer, including in Barker. From 1 November 2021, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of Verzenio® (abemaciclib) will be expanded for use in combination with fulvestrant. The treatment will be accessible for non-premenopausal breast cancer patients with … Continue reading BREAST CANCER TREATMENT EXPANDED ON THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME