The second annual Bonner Seniors’ Expo hosted by Member for Bonner Ross Vasta attracted 320 locals from across the electorate today. The free Seniors’ Expo included 50 stallholders representing a range of government departments, community organisations, businesses and local services available to seniors. There were also information sessions held throughout the day from Queensland Rail,…
Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has welcomed the opening of the new community hub space at the Silky Oaks Children’s Haven in Manly West. Mr Vasta said Silky Oaks had converted the space into a multi-purpose care facility that would offer locals in need temporary accommodation, shower facilities, food hampers and more. “I was pleased…
Bonner schools and community organisations that encourage practical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking can apply for a grant between $2,000 and $20,000 from the Coalition Government. Applications for the Coalition Government’s Maker Projects grants will open on Thursday 8 November. “The Coalition is providing $1 million in grants through the Maker Projects program, supporting the…
Local bayside businesses spoke first hand with the Minister for Energy Angus Taylor and Federal MP for Bonner Ross Vasta today about the coalition’s recently introduced energy policy. Minister for Energy Angus Taylor said for too long people have been paying through the nose for their electricity, so the Government is taking strong action to…
Local organisations are urged to apply for funding to put more Local Drug Action Teams (LDATs) on the ground to tackle ice and other drug issues in our communities. Round four of the LDAT program has now opened and interested community organisations have until the 7th of December to get their funding applications in. Federal…
The Liberal and Nationals’ Government will invest $60 million to trial a wage subsidy as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities to engage more apprentices. Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational Education Senator Michaelia Cash said the trial would see up to 1,630 new Australian Apprentices in areas of…
50 years since first opening its doors, Tingalpa Kindergarten continues to provide first class care to the children of Bonner. Federal Member Ross Vasta attended the recent 50 year celebrations and said the stories of past and present students were testament to the amazing dedication of the staff at Tingalpa Kindy. “A lot has changed…
Two major new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) have the potential to extend the lives of patients in Bonner with advanced lung cancer and those at risk of a heart attack, saving patients up to almost $190,000 a year. Welcoming the announcement Ross Vasta said, “These new listings will help the thousands of…
The Morrison Government will invest $80 million in eye medications through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), helping those living in Bonner improve and preserve their vision. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said from 1 November 2018, patients will get new subsidised treatment options for a range of eye conditions. The medication Ozurdex® is being listed…
The number of Australian children who are fully immunised continues to increase to record levels with new data showing more parents are getting the message to protect their children with life-saving vaccines. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said new data for the September 2018 quarter reveals the nation-wide immunisation rates for five year olds was…