Up to 600 Australian women will be encouraged to study science, technology, engineering and maths while they’re working, as part of an expansion of the Morrison Government’s Women in STEM Cadetships and Advanced Apprenticeships Program. Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge said the program had proven so popular the number of places had increased…
Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP will be conducting a series of Mobile Listening Posts on the southern Gold Coast on Monday 8 March 2021. Local residents, workers and business owners are invited to stop by at one of the four locations outlined below, to discuss Federal Government issues with Mrs Andrews. If you have…
The Gold Coast is already an attractive place to live and study, but a funding injection by the Morrison Government is expected to encourage even more students to the city. Southern Cross University, based at Coolangatta, will receive $15 million over four years, including $9.2 million in 2021 to deliver short courses and national priority…
With a history of driving sustainable employment outcomes for job seekers, the Gold Coast’s dedicated new Employment Facilitator is prepared for the challenge of steering the city through its post-COVID recovery. Ms Jodi Brackenbury, Executive Manager of Employment Services at Access Community Services, has been contracted in the role, under the Morrison Government’s $62.8 million…
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now being sought for Round 6 of the Stronger Communities Programme, with funding between $2,500 – $20,000 available for up to 100% of eligible project costs. The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia. Round 6 of the program will provide…
More than 90 jobs will be created across the Gold Coast when $5 million in Federal funding flows for eight shovel-ready projects, as part of the Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important…
The Morrison Government is backing Australian manufacturers with shovel-ready projects that will create jobs and drive the country’s COVID-19 comeback, with applications now open for round two of the $52.8 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund (MMF). Businesses will be able to apply for grants of between $100,000 and $1 million to invest in new technology to…
Two local community groups on the southern Gold Coast can continue with their important work, thanks to funding from the Morrison Government to support volunteers. Love This City Inc and Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum will benefit from a share of $2.7 million through the supplementary round of the Volunteer Grants scheme. Member for McPherson…
Two ‘highly capable’ students from the southern Gold Coast have been chosen to take part in a six-month program to expand their knowledge and interest in STEM. Varsity College high school students Cynthia Lin and Nina Hsiao (pictured) have been selected due to their aptitude for STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and maths. Minister for…
Twenty-one organisations will share in $1.8 million in funding for their projects which inspire students with hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the successful projects under the Maker Projects: Community STEM Engagement Grants would directly benefit students across Australia, with flow-on benefits for…