The Morrison Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers, including those in Bonner against meningococcal, with the launch of a new free national program for 14 to 19 year olds. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said over 1 million teenagers will receive the free meningococcal A, C, W and Y vaccine, over the…
DetailsOlder Australian’s are a vibrant part of our community. Now the Liberal and National Government is calling on sporting and community organisations to develop sporting programs targeted at the over 65s. The Move It Aus – Better Ageing grants program has been launched today by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie, enabling national sporting organisations, along…
DetailsRoss Vasta has encouraged students, researchers and professionals in Bonner to apply for a share of up to $119 million in funding as part of the Morrison Government’s new Endeavour Leadership Program. Ross Vasta said applications for the program were now open. “The program offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for students in Bonner…
DetailsRoss Vasta Federal Member for Bonner says not-for-profit organisations in the area can now apply for $5 million worth of grants to help migrants better integrate into Australian life. The Commonwealth Government’s Fostering Integration Grant Program will support the delivery of one-off projects and new or expanded initiatives that encourage economic and social participation of…
DetailsThe Coalition Government has re-opened the Mobile Black Spot Program’s Database of Reported Black Spot Locations for new nominations from state and local governments, and Federal Members of Parliament. Residents in Bonner are strongly encouraged to nominate mobile phone black spot locations in their area to help inform the rollout of the next round of…
DetailsSmall businesses in Bonner are set to benefit from additional opportunities to invest in their business and replace or upgrade their assets, with legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off passing the Parliament. The legislation delivers on the Coalition Government’s 2018-19 Budget announcement to extend the $20,000 write-off for a further 12 months to…
DetailsThe Morrison Government will significantly boost support for older Australians with an injection of $106 million to support better facilities, better care and better standards in aged care. Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said, Australia’s tough new aged care cop – the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission – will receive a further $16 million…
DetailsPrime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that under the Coalition the pension age will remain at 67. Federal Member Ross Vasta says this is great news for older people living in is electorate of Bonner. “I’ve spoken to many of my constituents about this policy and every one of them has told me that they…
DetailsSeniors in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs will be able to lead more independent lives thanks to a project to fit out and equip a modern commercial kitchen for the local Meals on Wheels branch. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the Liberal and Nationals’ Government has committed $300,000…
DetailsFederal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta was greeted to a warm welcome at the Airforce Cadets Squadron 215 this week. Through the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants Program Mr Vasta secured $14,000 funding for the local group to help further develop the cadet’s skills. Mr Vasta said this funding will enable the club to purchase…
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