Supporting a local breastfeeding support group

Lismore’s branch of the Australian Breastfeeding Association run educational classes for new mothers. They are run by volunteers mothers in small, intimate groups.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently announced $3,240 to help the group with training costs.   “This is an important group in our community run by hardworking mothers,” Mr Hogan…

Kevin Hogan announces funding Iluka-Woombah Men’s Shed

Iluka-Woombah Men’s Shed need to make upgrades to the shed to give the members more room to build their projects.      Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced two grants totalling $10,500 to start new projects.     “Men’s Sheds are a vital community assets and play an important role in the lives of many,” Mr Hogan said.    “This funding will allow them to install three- phase…

Maclean Interchange opens to traffic

The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade is continuing its streak of openings with the Maclean interchange to fully open to traffic tomorrow night.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said motorists right up and down the North Coast, as well as the local community, would be excited to use the new interchange, which…

Inclusive new playground open for Clunes students

Clunes Public School needed a new play area for students that is sheltered and can be accessed by students in wheelchairs.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan secured $15,000 to put towards the project and today joined students to officially open the playground.   “This is a fantastic new facility that will be used by the whole community,” Mr Hogan said.   “The area now has wheelchair access, soft fall rubber…

New workshops to boost farm resilience

North Coast Local Land Services in partnership with Women on the Land would like to hold new workshops in our community. They would focus on assisting rural women with farm management.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $21,700 for these programs to be run across our community.   “These workshops will specifically…