Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan and State Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis today paid tribute to the Honourable Ian Robinson, the former member for Cowper and Page who passed away on Thursday. “Ian will be greatly missed,” Mr Hogan said. “Ian represented the community for 37 years with distinction – a community that he…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced more than $115,000 of new funding for Namatjira Haven Drug and Alcohol Healing Centre to expand its existing services and offer new mental health services. “In partnership with Rekindling The Spirit, the funding will be used to train local staff in Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said our councils have the chance to get our bridges which are in poor condition fixed with the help of direct funding from the Federal Government. He said a new round of funding under the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program opened today. “This is a great opportunity for our…
I’m in Nimbin today catching up with members of the community, after I recently met up with Luke Summ, Caroline Todd, Sam Bernard, Michael Balderstone, Elsbeth Jones and Simonetta Z while they were in Canberra recently. We had a good talk about the importance of the medicinal use of cannabis. I have heard numerous stories…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan is today reminding people to stay safe online with the hacking of his Facebook Page. “It is a timely reminder that you can never be too safe online.” Mr Hogan said “You may have previously liked or followed my page, but because of the hacking – now don’t.…
Legislation was introduced into Parliament recently to crackdown on multinational tax avoidance. This comes into effect on July 1, with about $2 billion in tax expected to be clawed back this financial year. These will be the toughest laws against multinational tax avoidance in the world. XXX Country of Origin labelling legislation was…
Last week I announced a Headspace in Grafton and the Clarence Valley. Today I am announcing a further $1.4 million for Headspace in Lismore to expand youth mental health services in Casino and Kyogle. I am also announcing the transition of management for Headspace in Lismore to Social Futures – one of our regions’ most…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced funding of almost $1.4 million for Headspace in Lismore and to expand its youth mental health services in Casino and Kyogle. “This is great news for our community. It is often difficult for young people in our smaller towns like Casino and Kyogle to access the services…
It was fantastic to announce a Headspace for Grafton and the Clarence Valley last week. Not only are we getting a Headspace, we are also getting more psychiatric services, a Healthy Clarence Suicide Prevention Plan, as well as a package of additional mental health services and family support services. Importantly, this is only the…
With today marking International Women’s Day, Member for Page Kevin Hogan, has welcomed the announced the expansion of a successful employment partnership between the Federal Government and UnitingCare Australia. “The Government is proud to have developed an effective partnership with UnitingCare to deliver meaningful pre-employment training to women looking to engage in the workforce,” he…