Local and tailored projects aimed at helping South Australians to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 will be supported through the Morrison Government’s Local Recovery Fund. Applications are now open for local groups and organisations to apply to receive funding ranging from $10,000 to $200,000, to develop projects, including mentoring, training and reskilling, in … Continue reading LOCAL RECOVERY FUND OPEN IN BARKER FOR LOCAL JOBS PATHWAYS
Foodbank Limestone Coast is set to receive an additional $100,000 in funding courtesy of the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants Programme. This sum adds to the $100,000 commitment made by the Federal Government in the lead up to the 2019 Federal election. “I am so pleased that the Federal Government investment of $200,000 into … Continue reading A further $100,000 for Foodbank Mount Gambier
Today Tony Pasin the Federal Member for Barker launched the ‘Go Local First’ in Barker campaign calling on local residents in Barker to ‘Go Local First’. Funded by the Morrison Government, the national campaign led by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) will urge Australians to ‘Go Local First’ when they are purchasing … Continue reading ‘GO LOCAL FIRST’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN BARKER
The Morrison Government is supporting dairy farmers across Barker to lower their power bills so they can reinvest in their business and employ more people. Through the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program, 23 across Barker have been awarded grants of up to $20,000. This will help dairy farmers to reduce their energy bills … Continue reading LOWER ENERGY COSTS FOR DAIRY FARMERS
NAIDOC Week 2020 is just around the corner, running from 8 to 15 November with Australians taking the opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence and Australia’s rich history and culture. Tony Pasin invites everyone to get involved, learn more about local Indigenous cultures, and share in the traditions that make Australia … Continue reading BARKER CELEBRATES NAIDOC 2020
The Morrison-McCormack Government is delivering on its commitment to put communities back at the heart of the Murray-Darling Basin and is pleased to officially announce the opening of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Murray Bridge regional office. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt MP said 14 staff are now working from the Murray … Continue reading MDBA UTILISING LOCAL EXPERTISE AT MURRAY BRIDGE
Community members in Murray Bridge now have a location to remember the town’s veterans with the Murray Bridge War Memorial located in Sturt Reserve officially unveiled today. The $250,000 project received $200,000 from the Australian Government through the Community Development Grants Programme in addition to $50,000 from the Rural City of Murray Bridge. … Continue reading PASIN DELIVERS MURRAY BRIDGE WAR MEMORIAL
A wealth of experienced Riverland water groups joined today to advance shared priorities and address future water security challenges with the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia at the Combined Water Communities Roundtable in Renmark. Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt attended the roundtable facilitated by Member for Barker Tony Pasin. … Continue reading RIVERLAND COMMUNITY GATHER TO ADVANCE LOCAL WATER PRIORITIES
Men’s sheds, conservation groups, community organisations, not-for-profits and traditional owners can now apply for grants through the Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife and Habitat Community Grants Program to undertake on-ground recovery actions which will benefit their local environment. The $10 million Morrison Government program, offering grants of between $5000 to $150,000, is part of the Government’s … Continue reading APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR GRANTS TO HELP BARKER’S ENVIRONMENT RECOVER FROM THE BUSHFIRES
