Press Conference – Gosford

Topics: Morrison Government’s funding to support disaster emergency first responders LUCY WICKS: Good morning, everyone, and thank you so much for being here. This is a really important announcement that is very close to my heart. We’ve seen a number of challenges here on the Central Coast. And our first responders, those people like the…

SUPPORTING AUSTRALIA’S NATURAL DISASTER FIRST RESPONDERS

The Morrison Government is backing our essential first responders by providing $10 million to charity organisation Fortem Australia, for essential mental health and wellbeing support for those assisting during natural disasters. Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews, said first responders perform a vital role in the community, supporting vulnerable people in urgent need, such as during bushfires…

WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR OUR NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITIES

The Morrison Government is providing a $1.4 million grant from proceeds of crime to charity organisation Fortem Australia for critical work supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the national security and law enforcement workers who work tirelessly to keep Australians safe. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the pandemic has had significant impact…