Parents are being reminded to double check their child’s immunisation schedule is up-to-date as the school year commences for 2020. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said it was easy for parents to forget in the chaos of the New Year but it was important to protect their children. “Many childcare providers and schools…
The turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro public transport system has notched up another milestone with early works starting in South Brisbane. Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge said the Brisbane Metro would get commuters home considerably quicker, with frequent peak hour services to be provided once the project is completed. “New high-frequency services will…
The proportion of working-age Australians receiving welfare benefits has fallen to its lowest level in more than 30 years. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the Department of Social Services analysis of recently released Australian Bureau of Statistics population data showed 13.5 per cent of the working-age population was receiving working‑age income support payments at…
Registrations are closing soon for an Australia-wide roadshow to give local businesses the opportunity to be part of the Army’s biggest project – LAND 400. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capabilities Roadshow was coming to Brisbane and would be a great opportunity for local…
February 11 is Safer Internet Day and to mark the occasion, Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP is hosting a Safer Internet Forum for Seniors to help educate older Australians on safely using the internet and avoiding scams. Mr Vasta said the forum would empower older residents in his electorate to feel confident when…
The Morrison Government has invested $64 million into suicide prevention and mental health initiatives in response to advice from the National Suicide Prevention Adviser Christine Morgan. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the government’s action had changed the nation’s response as a whole on preventing suicide. “Sadly, 3046 Australians have lost their lives…
Australian students planning to start university in 2020 can now lodge their claim for Youth Allowance or Austudy. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the Morrison Government was committed to supporting students through their studies and the earlier they claim the more likely payments will commence by the time their course begins. “Claiming…
A new Schooltowork website has been developed to equip parents, employers and schools with the resources needed to support secondary students making decisions about their future career. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the website was part of the Morrison Government’s Future Ready: a student focused National Career Education Strategy. “The website was…
Australians with type 1 diabetes will soon have free access to the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system thanks to the Morrison Government’s $300 million Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Initiative. The FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring device measures glucose levels without the use of lancets, test strips and blood. A sensor is worn on the back…
Community organisations will work directly with men through culturally appropriate initiatives under the Morrison Government’s National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010-2022 plan. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said over the next three years $2.3 million would be added to the Plan to address the unique challenges in reducing…