The Turnbull Government today announced the final Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) that will work with industry in developing training packages. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills the Hon. Karen Andrews MP said Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA) would establish a SSO to service the manufacturing sector, bringing the total number of SSOs announced…
DetailsAssistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills and Federal Member for McPherson, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, is encouraging the community to honour Remembrance Day and remember every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our nation. “Remembrance Day on Friday November 11 marks 98 years since the Armistice that ended the…
DetailsSome of Australia’s brightest young tradies are sharpening their skills in readiness for a major international challenge next year that will see them compete with their peers on the world stage. Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, today wished the group of 25 apprentices well for their first day in camp…
DetailsA new pedestrian/cyclist bridge built to ensure primary school students and other local residents can safely cross Mudgeeraba Creek was opened today in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the new $1.8 million bridge – built above the creek’s one-in-500-year flood level – replaces a temporary causeway…
DetailsGrants of up to $10,000 are available to organisations across Australia that are improving the health and wellbeing of young Australians. Organisations can find more information on the program, including eligibility criteria, a link to the application form, guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions by visiting www.commbank.com.au/grants Applications open 29th February and close 28…
DetailsThe objective of the Stronger Communities Programme is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits. The programme aims to improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Local governments and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding of at least $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000…
DetailsNominations are now open for the 2016 McPherson Community Achiever Awards which recognise residents who make outstanding contributions to their community. There are many who tirelessly give their time and energy to help others and these awards recognise their efforts and positive impact. These are people who never look for thanks but so many are…
DetailsThe objective of the Stronger Communities Programme is to fund small capital projects which will deliver social benefits. The programme aims to improve local community participation, cohesion and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Local governments and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding of at least $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000…
DetailsSafer Streets is a Coalition Government initiative that will deliver local projects to prevent, deter and detect crime in areas identified as having a crime or anti-social behaviour problem. The Programme is divided into two streams for projects directed at either: Stream 1 – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Initiatives, and Stream 2 – Developmental…
DetailsThe National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) is an initiative to boost social and economic development in Australia’s regions by funding priority infrastructure projects in local communities. The fund will deliver $1 billion over five years for capital projects which involve construction of new infrastructure, or the upgrade, or an extension of existing infrastructure. The project…
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