10/11/2016

PaTH to jobs for young jobseekers

Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay has today reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to the innovative three step PaTH programme – Prepare – Trial – Hire.

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7/11/2016

James Nash High, Gympie High, and Victory College Awards Nights – Federation Chamber

I have recently had the pleasure of attending awards nights at Victory College, James Nash State High School and Gympie State High School.

It was great to see the range of awards presented, and I congratulate the students on their achievements under the guidance of their dedicated teachers.

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7/11/2016

Statement on United Synergies StandBy Response Service – House of Representatives

Last week I met with Christopher John and Karen Phillips from the United Synergies organisation, whose head office is based in my electorate of Wide Bay.

United Synergies is a great organisation that helps young people, families and the wider community with child and family relationships, education support, employment, homelessness, mental health and support after suicide.

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8/11/2016

Wide Bay in Pictures school competition #lovewidebay

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has launched a Wide Bay in Pictures competition for local schools, a selection of which will be printed on canvas and put on display in his Parliament House and Electorate Offices.

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4/11/2016

$20.5 million to continue funding for McGrath Breast Care Nurses

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Gympie will benefit from a McGrath Breast Care Nurse funded by the Liberal Nationals Government as part of $20.5 million in new funding to ensure ongoing support for people being treated for breast cancer.

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2/11/2016

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group to get a new home

After more than 18 years of fundraising, work is finally set to start on building a new home for Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.

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31/10/2016

New lighting for Mary Valley Show Grounds

The Coalition Government is helping the Mary Valley Show Society to light up at night by investing $7,459 in upgraded lighting at the Imbil Show Grounds, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today.

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28/10/2016

Taking Action to Reduce Violence against Women and Children

The Liberal Nationals Government is taking further action to reduce domestic violence against women and children.

Backed with $100 million in funding, the Coalition Government has now launched the Third Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.

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28/10/2016

Grants to preserve Australia’s heritage

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will provide $12,585 to the Cherbourg Historical Precinct under the Community Heritage Grants Program. 

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26/10/2016

Coalition powers Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre expansion

The Federal Coalition Government has invested $10,725 in Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre to supply power to its new workshop and storage shed, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said today.

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