World Health Day 2018

Today is World Health Day ¬– a day to celebrate our achievements and acknowledge our challenges. This year’s theme is ‘Universal Health Coverage (UHC): everyone, everywhere’. Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie acknowledged the importance of this year’s theme and the challenges of ensuring Australians have access to the same level of healthcare, regardless…

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NBN regional rollout hits 80 percent complete

More regional Australians now have access to 21st century communications than ever before with the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout reaching 80 percent complete outside of major urban areas.  NBN Co Limited (nbn) reached the milestone after activating 26 fixed wireless sites over February, providing broadband access to over 5,800 homes and businesses.  Minister for…

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Regional schools can work together against cyberbullying

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, is encouraging regional schools to get involved in the Office of the e-Safety Commissioner’s virtual classrooms to empower students and teachers to work together against cyberbullying.   The initiative, which is part of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, teaches young people practical strategies on preventing,…

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Shepparton Art Museum primed to take shape

The start of works are imminent on a new five-level art gallery which will showcase local talent and attract art-savvy tourists to the region. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack joined Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie to visit the site of the new…

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Dedicated mental health training for undergraduate nurses

The Coalition Government is strengthening its commitment to Australia’s health workforce by providing $128,000 to deliver mental health course materials in undergraduate nursing degrees. The Minister for Rural Health, Senator Bridget McKenzie said the funding would be provided to the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses to undertake the Improving Mental Health Content in Undergraduate…

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29 new mobile base stations go live

Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, has welcomed the switch on of 29 new mobile base stations during February, thanks to the Australian Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program.  “The base stations are delivering new mobile coverage to 29 regional communities and towns in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria,”…

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