The Australian Government has awarded approximately $9 million to businesses across the country to help them transition to the NDIS. The grants have been provided through the second round of the Transition Assistance Funding initiative under the Boosting the Local Care Workforce program. Anne Webster MP said businesses in Mildura, Boort, and Horsham received a…
DetailsLocal stakeholders had the opportunity to provide constructive feedback to Federal Representatives today in Mildura on a proposal to set drought triggers to release a portion of environmental water proposed by NSW Senator Perin Davey.Member for Mallee Anne Webster is supporting Senator Davey to develop a Private Senators Bill that looks to help our Irrigators…
DetailsTimor-Leste workers are filling important gaps in the horticultural workforce this season under the Seasonal Worker Program, with the number of approved workers being 5 times higher in Mallee than last year, with more workers on the way. “It has been a great day with Mr Samuel Soares from the Timor-Leste embassy. We have met…
DetailsShow societies in Mallee are encouraged to apply for Australian Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants before the 13 December deadline in order to upgrade, maintain, buy or build new showground infrastructure and attractions. Member for Mallee, Anne Webster, encouraged regionally located show societies to apply for a share in the $20 million funding to…
DetailsMember for Mallee Anne Webster welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation, and Local Government, Mark Coulton of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Workforce and Education Scheme. This two-year education program will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills needed for…
DetailsMember for Mallee Anne Webster today opened a new roof and refurbishment project, including new veranda, at St Paul’s Primary School that was funded by the Coalition Government. Dr Webster said students would benefit from the outdoor learning hub and recreational space as part of the refurbishment project that would enable students to enhance their…
DetailsSecond round of Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program opens Another 7 Mallee communities eligible under Round 2 of the program $15 million for projects to boost Basin economies, jobs and build resilience Seven communities in Mallee will have access to a $15 million economic development fund for Basin community projects. Member for Mallee Anne Wester…
DetailsFarmers, including horticulture growers in the Mallee region will have better access to the labour they need this season to harvest their fruit with the Australian Government acting on concerns raised by the community. Minister for Agriculture Senator Bridget McKenzie said the Regional Agriculture Migration Package was a practical response to the desperate need in…
DetailsFrom today, skilled migrants who commit to living and working in Mallee will have access to two new skilled provisional visas, as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to tackling skills shortages in regional Australia. Successful visa applicants will become eligible to apply for permanent residency if they can demonstrate they have lived and worked…
DetailsThe Morrison – McCormack Government is supporting families in Mallee to keep their children in school and child care during the drought. Our Government is providing $15 million to support schools and child care centres to keep their doors open as part of our latest package of $709 million in support to drought-affected Australians. Member…
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