Envite Environment has been working with schools on important local environmental projects. They improve the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives. Educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this work. Landcare groups have also been hosting training days to allow people to gain practical…
Dougherty Villa wanted to build a new 20-bed extension to deliver secure residential aged care. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan obtained $1.35 million in extra funding per year to enable this project to go ahead. Mr Hogan said it was great to attend the official opening of the ‘Waratah Wing’. “This brings…
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School would like to install new outdoor play and learning spaces for students. These new spaces would include a snakes and ladders game, a twister game, sensory prints and handball squares. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said these new spaces would replace those that have been…
Friends of the Koala have been working with landowners to ensure our koala population have a safe place to live. There is a section of land at Monaltrie/Wyrallah that has an abundance of koalas, but not enough food trees. This has resulted in koalas spending more time on the ground and crossing roads, bringing…
East Lismore Tennis Club wanted to upgrade the existing lights at their courts to LED. Currently the lighting is patchy and is difficult for players to see. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the old flood lights caused issues for neighbours, who had lights shining into their yards and houses. “High participation…
Alstonville High School would like to construct a mountain bike track on the school grounds. The new track would enable students to participate in regular physical activity and develop their skills. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this funding would allow mountain biking to be included in the school curriculum. “The…
The Federal Government is providing youth in the Clarence Valley access to scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this new program will provide around 400 scholarships to young people. The Clarence Valley is one of only ten regions that have been offered this opportunity. “I…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $9,640 for Jabiru Geenbienga Wetlands Restoration under the Federal Government’s Communities Environment Program. Mr Hogan said this program is all about harnessing the passion of grassroots community organisations to deliver practical local projects that directly improve our local environment. “This will support the wetlands team…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, today joined with Clunes Public School Principal Michelle Slee, to announce $15,000 to assist in building a new inclusive, imaginative playspace. Mr Hogan said “I am thrilled to secure the final funding so we can start work and the Clunes school community will get the play space they…
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has announced that Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NCRS) – Gingerbread House had been awarded $13,500 under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. “The funding will provide a much needed update to Gingerbread house with shade sails and soft fall for the outdoor play area and rejuvenate inside with…