The Australian Government will make support available to fund assistance for job seekers across the country to get a driver’s licence in a move that will help address a significant barrier to many entering the workforce. Job seekers participating in employment services through a jobactive provider will be eligible to access increased support for driving…
The Liberal and Nationals Government’s Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot will see farmers, including those from Bendigo being paid for biodiversity benefits from the management of existing native vegetation. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said farmers have been managing biodiversity on their farms for decades and it was time they were paid for…
Image source: CSIRO Mouse numbers in Australia could rise again, depending on rainfall in coming months, as the weather warms in spring. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said there were several options for farmers impacted by the mouse infestation. “We’ve had good…
Funding from the Australian Government to Beechworth Health Service will enable the development of a local health care model to provide better access to health services for locals. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie said the local project would address the challenges that the rapidly ageing population had in accessing primary health…
People who live or work in Albury-Wodonga and are affected by lockdown restrictions are being supported by the Australian Government through the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. The payment continues to be made available to cross-border residents who are impacted by the recently introduced state-wide lockdown in New South Wales. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria…
Senior Australians across the electorate of Indi will benefit from the single largest investment in residential aged care infrastructure in Australia’s history. A total of $150 million in capital grants has been allocated, following the conclusion of the competitive 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR). This substantial investment by the Australian Government has funded 72…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to support the supply of secure, reliable and affordable power for regional and remote communities to drive economic growth and help them get ahead. Under Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund, the Government is committing $25.6 million to back 20 microgrid feasibility studies, including…
A dedicated headspace program will continue to assist young people in Bendigo experiencing mental illness to join the workforce, thanks to a $1.06m investment from the Australian Government. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said both the Bendigo and Ballarat headspace sites would run the Individual Placement and Support Program to address…
Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia, including Victoria will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. This additional workforce will be brought on-board to support pharmacies and GPs already delivering COVID-19 vaccines in cities, regional, rural and remote areas, as well as areas with an outbreak. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator…
Bendigo is set to benefit from new and improved mobile coverage, thanks to Round 5A of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program. Nationals Senate Leader and Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie said 10 base stations in Victoria, including one in Bendigo would be funded to address mobile black spots under this…