APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ANOTHER $50 MILLION FOR NATIONAL FLOOD MITIGATION INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES
The Liberal and Nationals Government has announced applications have opened for a further $50 million for priority flood mitigation infrastructure projects across the country. The National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program will now deliver $100 million over two years for projects that will prepare and protect Australian communities from future devastating flood events. Federal Member for […]
Suicide prevention grants to double, focus on at-risk groups
The Federal Coalition Government is increasing suicide prevention grants to organisations across the country to help reduce Australia’s suicide rate towards zero. Organisations in Capricornia can now apply for funding through the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program Grant Opportunity, with $114 million available for national projects that will raise awareness of the impact […]
Reimagining the visitor economy
The Morrison Government is working to grow Australia’s tourism industry, and support jobs and local businesses. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment today released for consultation a proposed strategy to rebuild and reimagine Australia’s visitor economy. “Australia’s recovery from COVID-19 is gathering pace, with travel restrictions continuing to ease and we prepare to welcome back […]
SUPPORTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN CAPRICORNIA
Local governments in Capricornia have received their second 2021-22 quarterly payment through the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grant program. Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the funding is untied, allowing councils to spend the grant according to their own local priorities. “Local governments are vital to building safer and stronger communities,” Ms Landry […]
Celebrating people with disability in Capricornia
Local schools, community groups and workplaces across Capricornia are being encouraged to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December this year. Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said it was more important than ever to help break down barriers for people with disability and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in […]
$5.6 MILLION FOR HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY GRANTS
Community and industry groups in Capricornia can now apply for funding under the latest round of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI). The Government is investing a further $5.6 million in initiatives that will deliver safety improvements across Australia’s heavy vehicle industry, protect all road users and grow the economy. Federal […]
