Griffith University in the Bonner region has been awarded a total of $200,000 which will fund five additional journalism scholarships. The grants are part of the Regional Journalism Scholarships Program, under which $2.29 million is being awarded to 16 journalism schools across the nation. Minister for Communications and the Arts Mitch Fifield said the grants…
As part of International Day of People with Disability celebrations, the Australian Government will provide $60,000 to support an ABC scholarship for disability content makers living in regional Australia. Ross Vasta is encouraging people with disability living in or around Bonner to apply for this unique opportunity. “Living with disability in a regional town or…
Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has today welcomed the Liberal National Government’s $100 million announcement that Australians fighting cancer will soon benefit when five new cancer listings are made available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Mr Vasta said, “From December 1, eligible patients throughout the region with certain forms of leukaemia, advanced tumours of…
The Liberal National Government will expand free access to glucose monitoring devices for pregnant women, children and more adults with type 1 diabetes, saving people in Bonner up to $7,000 a year. Mr Vasta welcomed the $100 million announcement and said the investment guarantees certainty. “This additional funding over the next four years will ensure…
Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has praised the initiative of Wynnum locals to establish a community garden in the green space near the Woolworths shopping centre on Florence Street. Mr Vasta said he had been approached by local business owners, Charlene Lestley from Crystal Rose Gallery and Cherie Attias from Reel Cutz for Men, with…
Member for Bonner Ross Vasta is proud to partner with Silky Oaks Children’s Haven for their 2018 Hampers of Hope campaign. Mr Vasta is calling for donations and support from the community to help deliver Christmas hampers to people in need in our community. You can help support the campaign in the following ways: •…
Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has welcomed the opening of a new memorial at Citipointe Christian College commemorating the Centenary of the First World War Armistice. “It is an honour to attend their Centenary Memorial Ceremony and Opening today and see the school and the community mark Armistice Day,” Mr Vasta said. “I was pleased…
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…