The Mental Health Support Group is a registered charity that provides practical support for people with mental health issues. They distribute donated white goods, bedding and furniture for those in need. Due to increasing demand, they needed to build a new shed to store the donated furniture. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said he secured funding to make this happen. “It is so important to support organisations who support…
Yuraygir Landcare Group has been working to protect the environment at Tucabia Flora Reserve. It is an important learning resource for schools and TAFE in the Clarence Valley. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said they want to continue this work and remove more weeds. “It was great to announce $3,580 to support this important project,” Mr Hogan said. “Phase 1 of this project was to create…
Harwood Island Public School wanted to install new interactive whiteboards in their classrooms. This would allow staff and students to use the latest technology in the lessons. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a $15,500 grant earlier this year to purchase new ICT equipment. Mr Hogan said it was important our small rural schools have the same opportunities as those in the city. “It was…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thousands of offers are now available to Veteran Card holders from businesses across Australia. This is part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant which passed Parliament recently. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the Veteran Card is providing the opportunity for businesses and organisations to show their support of veterans. “So far…
Rural health students now have better access to accommodation, with The University Centre for Rural Health’s recently renovated Maclean property ready for use, the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said. “The house provides short term accommodation for students from a range of universities who are placed in UCRH placement programs in aged care and…