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…
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…
Dunoon United Football Club want to provide more opportunities for female players at the club. They would like to build a new female change-room for players and referees. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan today announced $32,220 for the club to build this new facility. “I am very pleased to be able to…
Dunoon Men’s Shed needed to extend the shed to give the members more room to build their projects. They also wanted new tools and protective equipment for the workshop. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced funding to extend the shed and purchase new equipment, and today inspected the finished project. “I secured…
The JobKeeper program and the Coronavirus Supplement have been extended under the next phase of our support for affected businesses and households. Kevin Hogan, Federal Member for Page said “this continued support for Australians who are without work, and for businesses and their workers will help our community to not only get through this crisis,…
Lismore Friendship Festival is a celebration of Italian culture in our community. It is an annual event held in Spinks Park. Many people volunteer their time to ensure this event can run smoothly. The Festival needs to train these volunteers in first aid and provide them with certain qualifications. Federal Member for Page…
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…
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…
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…
DROUGHT AND FIRE ASSISTANCE As our community continues to face challenges with both the drought and fires, I want to ensure everyone in is aware of the assistance that is available. You, or you may know of a neighbour or friend who could benefit from this information. Farmers and small businesses that have been hit by…