Red Rock Corindi Surf Lifesaving Club upgrade complete

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Red Rock Corindi Surf Lifesaving Club needed new facilities at their club. They wanted to upgrade the outdoor area, provide disability access, install air-conditioning and lay new flooring.    Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said he secured nearly $15,000 to assist with this project.    “It was great to see these new facilities open for use today,” Mr Hogan said.    “There is a lot of skills training completed in the clubhouse, so it is important the…

New disability ramp allows for easier access

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Jagun Aged and Community Care needed a new disability ramp to allow access to their outdoor area. The Federal Government provided a $10,000 grant to assist with this project.    Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the centre does a fantastic job bringing elderly community members together.    “It was great to see the new ramp open for use today,” Mr Hogan said.    “They couldn’t get people with…

New storage shed to support important mental health work

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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…

New project to protect Tucabia Flora Reserve

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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 to benefit from new ICT equipment

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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…

Restoring local Koala habitat

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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…

$9,640 FOR JABIRU GEENBIENGA WETLANDS RESTORATION

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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…