Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has called on community organisations to apply for a funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. The Federal Government has provided The Centre for Volunteering with funding to administer a Supplementary Grants program to volunteer organisations. “Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will help community organisations…
The Federal Government has announced a $2.7 million boost for agricultural field days. This is to ensure they can continue to showcase our regions innovation in agriculture after the pandemic. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this announcement is in addition to the $36.3 million previously announced to support agricultural show societies. …
The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade has hit another major milestone with 15 kilometres of dual carriageway opening Thursday between Mororo and Devils Pulpit. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the final link in the Pacific Highway upgrade, the country’s largest regional road infrastructure project,…
Ulmarra Tennis Club needed to upgrade the surface of the court to make it safer for players. It is an important facility and is used by the whole community. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a $15,000 grant a few years back and recently inspected the finished work. “Court 2 was a…
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…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today officially opened the $6 million expansion of Summerland Farm. “Summerland Farm approached me a few years back with a need to upgrade their Alstonville facility,” Mr Hogan said. “This upgrade will create more local jobs for people with a disability through increased agri-tourism.” “I was…
Lawrence Historical Society have recently added a new building to their museum. They need new furniture to display and store their local historical artefacts. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $2,760 to put towards this project. “Local museums are very important. They are filled with fantastic historical items and community stories,”…
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…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced Regional Express (REX) flights will resume into Clarence Valley Airport at Grafton. “I am extremely pleased that they have reconsidered and are now reinstating this important service for our community,” Mr Hogan said. “I have continued to work with REX, Clarence Valley Council and the…
Lismore Community Gardens is great space in our community. It is managed by Rainbow Region Community Farms (RRCF) and coordinated by a team of volunteers. They would like to provide first aid training for the volunteers and purchase new garden and power tools to use developing the garden. Federal Member for Page Kevin…