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…
Details50 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…
DetailsTwo 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsFederal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta has encouraged local students and schools to acknowledge the hard work of its teachers and celebrate World Teachers’ Day. Mr Vasta said teachers and school leaders played a critical role in the lives of our kids. “Everyone can remember the teachers who had the biggest impact on their own…
DetailsFamilies and small businesses in Bonner will benefit from big savings under the Morrison Government’s new plan for affordable and reliable energy. The Morrison Government will: • Stop the price gouging by the big energy companies by banning sneaky late payment penalties, requiring them to pass on savings in wholesale prices to customers, strengthening the…
DetailsIndependent figures released this week reveals that the Queensland Government is cutting funding to local hospitals in the Metro South Hospital and Health Service. The figures from independent National Health Funding Body shows Queensland State Government funding decreased by $39.2million, from $1.08billion in 2016-17 to $1.04billion in 2017-18. At the same time the data shows that the…
DetailsOn Sunday, 11 November 2018, Australia will mark a significant milestone in its military history, commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. From a population of around 4.5 million, some 416,000 enlisted for service in the Great War, of whom more than 60,000 would never return. Minister…
DetailsMental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, eheadspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services nationally, shorter wait times and extra clinical staff.…
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