More than 50 local seniors learned about how to avoid common scams online after attending Ross Vasta’s Safer Internet Forum for Seniors at the Mt Gravatt Bowls Club last Friday. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the free forum included presentations from Queensland Police and the Office of Fair Trading to shed light…
DetailsAustralians will now be reunited with the superannuation they are owed but have not yet been paid after the Morrison Government this week passed new legislation to encourage employers to do the right thing. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the government had implemented a one-off amnesty for historical underpayment of superannuation to…
DetailsImprovements to the My Aged Care website have been made to provide easier access to the online portal for older Australians. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the My Aged Care website and it’s helpline were key resources for delivering care to those who need it most. “The helpline has a strong record…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has launched a new education campaign targeted at parents of young children to help boost low vaccination rates. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said although almost 95 percent of five-year-old children were vaccinated in Australia, there were areas where the immunisation rate was too low. “The ‘Get the Facts about…
DetailsThe Australian Academy of Martial Arts (AAMA) officially opened their new training facility doors to showcase the new and improved dojo. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said he was so pleased to be able to support this much deserved upgrade with $185,000 Morrison Government grant to enhance the club’s training facility. “Through the…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has invested $20 million as part of round 8 of the Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-Ps) to help businesses reduce their plastic waste, boost recycling initiatives and build a sustainable environment through job creating projects. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said these projects are driving Australia’s waste-recycling industry forward. “There…
DetailsConstruction has started on Bayside United Football Club’s new female amenities, referee facilities and parent’s room thanks to the Morrison Government’s Community Development Grant. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said he was proud to deliver the $580,000 in Federal funding to greatly benefit women in sport in his electorate. “This development tells the…
DetailsA dedicated mental health hotline and email service has been established to support international students impacted by Coronavirus. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the call centre would provide support for students with loved ones back home and more information about the virus. “Our message to students is that you’re not alone and…
DetailsParents 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…
DetailsThe 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…
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