Today’s sod turning officially marks the start of construction on the redevelopment to expand aged care services at the Keith & District Hospital Inc, a significant milestone for the Keith community. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin said the Federal Government has committed $2.66 million to help bring this project to fruition along with an allocation of a further eight residential care places. “Significant capital works … Continue reading KEITH & DISTRICT HOSPITAL AGED CARE EXPANSION
Rural Business Support Service Incorporated to deliver rural financial counselling services from July 2021 to 2024 in South Australia. The service will drive improved financial wellbeing at the farm level and build a more sustainable, resilient and profitable primary production sector. More than $56 million (GST exclusive) is being invested in the Rural Financial Counselling Service … Continue reading RURAL FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICES SECURED FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Over the last 12 months, Telehealth services have been life changing for many in need of support, which is why as part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government is investing more than $114 million to extend Telehealth until the end of the year. Telehealth items were rapidly implemented in March 2020 to ensure our … Continue reading UNIVERSAL TELEHEALTH EXTENDED THROUGH 2021
Farmers impacted by drought will be given another 12 months to apply for funding from the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme (EWIRS) to help them build much needed infrastructure to make their properties drought resilient. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt said farmers will now have until June 2022 to utilise … Continue reading ON-FARM EMERGENCY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE REBATE SCHEME EXTENDED FURTHER 12 MONTHS
Barker veterans and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide announced this week. Member for Barker, Tony Pasin said it was vital that Barker residents involved in the … Continue reading CONSULTATION OPEN FOR ROYAL COMMISSION
A multimillion-dollar upgrade of Mount Gambier Regional Airport was officially opened on Friday 23 April. The $9.2 million project to revamp the airport included an extension of 120m to the main runway to service larger aircraft, a brand new heavy aircraft apron, a full electrical upgrade for entire airport, two main departure lounges, departure ramps and access … Continue reading MOUNT GAMBIER REGIONAL AIRPORT
Australian Government support continues for agricultural shows and field days forced to cancel because of COVID-19 Seven events in Barker to share in $710,818 Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days supplementary payments Agricultural shows in Barker are being boosted with additional Australian Government support to help them recover from COVID-19 forced cancellations. In addition to … Continue reading BARKER RECEIVES AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND FIELD DAY COVID-RECOVERY BOOST
High energy using businesses in Barker are being supported by the Morrison Government to cut energy costs and improve their resilience as the economy recovers from COVID-19. Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin, said three successful projects in Barker have received grants through the High Energy Using Business stream of the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program. … Continue reading LOWER POWER BILLS FOR HIGH ENERGY USING BUSINESSES IN BARKER
The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub will be supported by key nodes in University of Adelaide to lead transformational drought resilience delivery. An $8 million Australian Government investment, with $12m contribution from Hub members. Loxton and Struan have been selected as key nodes and centres of regional innovation excellence to service the … Continue reading BARKER EXCELLENCE CENTRAL TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S DROUGHT INNOVATION HUB
