Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today young people at risk of homelessness across our community would receive greater support through increased Government funding. He said the Government had provided more than to $1 million to Reconnect services for the homeless. “Reconnect provides support and assistance to young people who are homeless or at…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Northern Rivers is set to benefit from a $6 million expansion of Summerland House Farm, a business of House with No Steps, under the Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. “This will have major flow-on benefits across the community including more jobs for people with a disability through…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said today announced Government funding for a community project in Chatsworth-Iluka that would benefit local veterans and their families. He said the Chatsworth-Iluka RSL Sub-branch would receive more than $4000 to purchase a public address system to hold social events like Bingo and community sing-alongs. “The Chatsworth-Iluka RSL sub-branch…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the work at the clubhouse of the Lower Clarence Tennis Association which was completed thanks to the help of a Government grant of almost $12,000. “The club house hasn’t looked this good since it was last painted 30 years ago,” Mr Hogan said. “And the new solar…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced ten grants to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture across our community as part of NAIDOC Week. “The National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week is an annual celebration of the histories, rich cultures, outstanding achievements and ongoing contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced a grant of $20,000 to help equip students for the digital age. “Our school children need to be digitally literate when they leave school so they can compete in the modern world,” he said. “That’s why I have announced this grant of more than $20,000 to Broadwater…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said Lismore Showground is set to receive an almost $30,000 boost following the announcement of its successful project under the Building Better Regions Fund – Community Investment stream. “This is a fantastic outcome for our community and the Showground,” he said. “The Showground Committee came to me because they…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the beautification of Wardell and District Community Hall following a Federal Government grant of more than $7000 to the Wardell Progress Association. “The Hall Committee came to me because they wanted to beautify their historic hall,” he said. “Community halls play an important role in providing a…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today inspected the finished works at the Northern Rivers Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club after it received a $15,000 Federal Government grant. “The club came to me because they needed help to make their club more accessible for its members and to encourage other people who want to take…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has welcomed the Federal Government’s plan to invest in a fourth round of its Mobile Black Spot Programme to further improve coverage across our region. “This announcement is great news for those living, working and travelling through our community,” he said. “Since 2013, we have delivered improved…