VITAL FUNDING FOR RENMARK AIRPORT
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VITAL FUNDING FOR RENMARK AIRPORT

Renmark Aiport in the Riverland is among 89 regional airports nationwide which will benefit from grants totalling nearly $30 million under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Regional Airports Program. Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Regional Airports Program supports important safety and access upgrades for regional airports. “That’s why the Austrlaian Government … Continue reading VITAL FUNDING FOR RENMARK AIRPORT

MORE COMMUNITY PHARMACIES AND ADDITIONAL GPS TO DELIVER COVID-19 VACCINES
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Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said 118 community pharmacies are currently vaccinating across the country and over 470 community pharmacies … Continue reading MORE COMMUNITY PHARMACIES AND ADDITIONAL GPS TO DELIVER COVID-19 VACCINES

BLACK SPOT PROGRAM DISAPPOINTMENT
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Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has expressed his disappointment that only two locations in South Australia are to be addressed under Round 5A of the Federal Government’s Mobile Blackspot Program and none in Barker. “It’s really disappointing that telecommunications providers have not shown more interest in partnering with Government to deliver improved connectivity to … Continue reading BLACK SPOT PROGRAM DISAPPOINTMENT

EXPORT GRANTS AWARDED TO KEY INDUSTRIES IN BARKER
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EXPORT GRANTS AWARDED TO KEY INDUSTRIES IN BARKER

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed Federal Government funding to explore new export market opportunities for key industries in Barker. Wine, meat and dairy industry bodies have all received Federal Government funding to build on and diversify overseas markets and promote our top quality produce. Australian Grape and Wine have been awarded almost $1 … Continue reading EXPORT GRANTS AWARDED TO KEY INDUSTRIES IN BARKER

GOVERNMENT GRANT TO OPEN NEW SEAFOOD EXPORT OPPORTUNITES
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GOVERNMENT GRANT TO OPEN NEW SEAFOOD EXPORT OPPORTUNITES

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed a grant of just over $885,000 from the Federal Government for Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) to develop and expand markets for Australian seafood exports. Mr Pasin said the grant would develop and deliver the industry’s Export Market Strategic Plan by focusing on expanding into new markets, and markets … Continue reading GOVERNMENT GRANT TO OPEN NEW SEAFOOD EXPORT OPPORTUNITES

GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN TO FIND NEW MARKETS
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GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN TO FIND NEW MARKETS

Grains Australia (GAL) has been awarded $969,480 in Federal Government funding to develop new export markets for Australian grains, oilseeds and pulses. Member for Barker Tony Pasin said grain production is an important industry throughout the electorate of Barker, and this funding would see the development of new overseas markets and accelerate trade diversification. “Australian … Continue reading GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN TO FIND NEW MARKETS

CALL OUT MADE TO JOIN THE NEW LOCAL JOBS TASKFORCE TO DRIVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BAROSSA
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The Morrison Government is calling on expressions of interest to join its Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce for the Mid North Employment Region that includes the Barossa. The Mid North Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce is one of 26 new Taskforces that will be established across the country as part of the Morrison Government’s $276 … Continue reading CALL OUT MADE TO JOIN THE NEW LOCAL JOBS TASKFORCE TO DRIVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BAROSSA

MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL CHILDCARE SERVICES IN BARKER
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MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL CHILDCARE SERVICES IN BARKER

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the allocation of an additional $2,274,701 to support vital child care services in the region and help meet the needs of local families. Mr Pasin said 17 services across Barker will share in the funding through the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) which provides additional … Continue reading MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CRITICAL CHILDCARE SERVICES IN BARKER

DEDICATED NATIONAL REFERRAL AND SUPPORT SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
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People with disability in Barker will be encouraged to interact with a new dedicated one-stop shop providing advice and up-to-date information for people with disability as a national campaign rolls out across our screens this week. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the National Disability Gateway consists of an accessible website and … Continue reading DEDICATED NATIONAL REFERRAL AND SUPPORT SERVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY