Expressions of interests (EOI) applications for the 2023 – 2024 Volunteer Grants have now closed. All groups who applied have been notified of the outcome of their EOI and if they have progressed to the final round with the Department of Social Services. I am waiting to hear if Volunteer Grants will be open for…
A eucalyptus fodder farm to help the conservation efforts of the Queensland Koala Society will be established at Iona College in Bonner, thanks to the Australian Government’s Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting Grant. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP said the partnership between Iona College and the Queensland Koala Society is a fantastic way…
Let’s face it, if you can’t find your dad, there is good chance he is wondering the aisle at Bunnings, making a wish list of the latest tools or planning the next greatest DYI project for the backyard. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP is running a Father’s Day Draw to say thank you…
Federal funding delivered to train Lovewell Foundation Volunteers The Lovewell Foundation has been awarded a Federal Government Volunteers Grant by Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP, which will allow the foundation to help upskill and train volunteers. Mr Vasta visited the Lovewell Cafe, at the top of Mt Gravatt Lookout, to talk with volunteers…
Thousands of school students across Bonner will benefit from the expansion of the Morrison Government’s popular Sporting Schools program. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said extending and expanding the program reinforced the Morrison Government’s commitment to ensure children and teenagers across Bonner continued to pursue healthy and active lifestyles. The Morrison Government is…
A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $53 million to make it easier for more Australians in Bonner to become parents and to support the mental health of new parents. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP said this commitment from the Liberals would provide additional support and services for aspiring and new parents. From 1…
A re-elected Morrison Government will deliver $200,000 to the Queensland Koala Society at Chandler to develop a pre-release koala enclosure or ‘Koala Kindy.’ LNP Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the Queensland Koala Society had quickly established itself in the region to help injured wildlife and provide them a safe space to recover. “Their…
The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on the urban fringes of our major cities, today announcing $28.2 million for 66 successful projects to improve mobile coverage, competition, and address blackspots, including three projects in Bonner. The investments complement the Coalition’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program, which is improving mobile coverage and competition…
A re-elected Morrison Government will deliver $3.89 million for the multi-purpose sports facility at Mansfield State High School. Announcing the funding commitment during the school’s P&C candidates forum, Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said he was very pleased to secure the funding to support the growing state high school. “The Mansfield State High…