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25.01.2022 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR VETERAN AND COMMUNITY GRANTS Grants for projects supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families are now available, with the latest round of Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program now open. The health and wellbeing of the veteran community is an ongoing priority for the Federal Government and the V&CG program is a way of supporting ex-service organisations and community organisations in providing local solutions. Grants can pr...ovide seed funding for projects that promote a healthy lifestyle, help veterans to remain living independently in their own homes, reduce social isolation, support carers and improve access to community services. The 2020-21 grant round is open online until 29 January 2021. For information about how to apply see the Community Grants Hub website: www.communitygrants.gov.au. Assistance with grant application queries is also available by phone: 1800 020 283 or by email: [email protected] or you can contact my office. See more

23.01.2022 I spoke in Parliament today about Andrew Sharpe, who was tragically taken by a shark at an Esperance beach earlier this month.

21.01.2022 Massive congratulations to the Shire of Manjimup for being awarded the National Minister Coulton Local Government Award for Progressive Community Leadership. A pleasure to present this certificate to Shire President Paul Omodei, Staff and Councillors yesterday.

21.01.2022 Absolutely thrilled to see the new and improved Kambalda Aquatic Centre is now officially open. I couldn’t make it due to being in Canberra for Parliament sitting this week, but I’m proud to have secured $287,000 in funding, which precipitated funding from other agencies for this fantastic project. I’m sure the Kambalda community will get a lot of use out of the pool this coming summer.

17.01.2022 Today is World Teacher's Day, a day to celebrate and acknowledge our amazing teachers. This year our educators have gone above and beyond and we thank each and every one of them for what they do and the impact they make on future generations.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Jeremy Stewart who took out the Community Citizenship of the Year award at the Australia Day ceremony in Albany WA today!

15.01.2022 Beginning at 6pm tonight, the whole Perth metropolitan area, the Peel region and the South West region will be going into a full lockdown. This lockdown will run until 6pm on Friday. A five-day lockdown....Continue reading

14.01.2022 Nominations for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards are now open. These awards recognise the contributions made by veterans in the civilian workforce and the organisations that support them. For further information and to nominate visit the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Program website. Nominations close on 20 November 2020, with winners to be announced in 2021.

14.01.2022 It was great to catch up with Leonora Bowls Club President John ‘Gonzo’ Timms, when I was in town yesterday. They were successful in securing $1500 in Federal Government funding to purchase a computer and some outdoor furniture which I am sure will be put to good use in the coming season.

13.01.2022 Yesterday in Parliament I asked Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to outline how the Morrison Government's unprecedented economic support to meet the challenge of the COVID-19 recession is helping families and businesses in O'Connor and throughout regional and rural Australia more broadly. Here was his response.

12.01.2022 I'm proud to be part of a Government that unashamedly backs Australian industry and Australian workers. The Morrison Government remains committed to keeping Australians safe while protecting our nation's security interests in a rapidly changing global environment. This year’s 2020-21 Defence Budget sees sustained strong investment in Australia's national security, delivering on our commitment to grow the Defence budget to 2% of GDP in the 2020-21 financial year. Over the next... decade, we’re investing in: - $270 billion to upgrade the capability and potency of #YourADF - $1.4 billion to enhance cyber security capabilities and assistance provided to Australians, part of a $15 billion investment in cyber and information warfare - $124.3 million to support the Pacific Step-Up through increased investment in security infrastructure in the region As well as: - A $1 billion investment package to boost Australia's defence industry and support 4,000 Australian jobs - Australia’s high-tech industry manufacturing capacity, and 70,000 jobs across our nation. See more

12.01.2022 Today, we mark Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is a time for us as a nation to unite in a minute of silence for those who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. To those of you have served in the Australian Defence Force can I simply say, thank you for your service. And to those families who have supported you, thank you. Originally known as Armistice Day, on 11 November 1918 at 11am, the guns of the Western Front fell silent and the most destructive war t...he world had seen so far was all but over. Allied nations first observed two minute’s silence in honour of those who died and suffered during the war, at 11am on 11 November 1919. However, unbeknownst to those at the time, just over 20 years later, Australia would again be at war. This time some 990,000 Australians enlisted for service within Australia and overseas, of whom 40,000 died. After the Second World War, the Australian Government agreed to the United Kingdom’s proposal that Armistice Day be renamed ‘Remembrance Day’ to commemorate those who were killed in both world wars. This year on 15 August, we marked the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. This Remembrance Day in particular we remember that generation of Australians who lost their lives, and pay a special thank you to the some 12,000 veterans still with us today who served during this conflict. Lest We Forget. See more

10.01.2022 With Mupesho, Michael, Rosta and Marita Mulela in Albany WA today where 25 people from all over the world became Australian citizens

06.01.2022 Very proud to be with Carol Thomas, Tina Queale, Michelle Salisbury, Janet Mcartney and Janet Leamon of Soroptimist International Albany (who were finalists in the Active Citizenship Award for their provision of 'Albany Women's Centre Kare Kits') at the Australia Day awards in Albany WA today. And very much looking forward to participating in the Australia Day ceremony in Kalgoorlie from 6pm this evening.

04.01.2022 Australia Day Ambassador Jenny Lam, Mayor Dennis Wellington, myself and Peter Watson MLA appreciate a rousing rendition of the national anthem by Mike Staude (guitar) and Hamish McGregor at the Australia Day ceremony in Albany today.

04.01.2022 It was a pleasure to present an award to Hannah French at the WA College of Agriculture Denmark last week. As the end of the year approaches I look forward to getting out and about in O’Connor and attending more school graduations.

01.01.2022 Young people in Esperance and surrounds will now have easier access to mental health services with the opening of a new satellite Headspace service this week. I was honoured and thrilled to officially open the new Headspace on Wednesday. There are more pressures on young people today than ever before and the establishment of this Headspace is so important in providing these services in Esperance.

01.01.2022 Funding is now available for Men’s Sheds under the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NDSP). Round 21 of the NSDP will specifically prioritise applications with a strong health, wellbeing or safety emphasis, in acknowledgement of the impact of COVID-19 and the needs of Sheds in the recovery period and beyond. IT equipment and training will also be prioritised to facilitate increased connectivity amongst shedders. Applications close Friday 27 November. For more information, visit https://mensshed.org