16 October 2018
Help for farmers to access the FHA
It is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance payment and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging farmers to apply for the assistance.
16 October 2018
2018 School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has released a School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students.
15 October 2018
Support for headspace boosts youth mental health in Wide Bay
Mental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost.
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said the Coalition Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, eheadspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services nationally, shorter wait times and extra clinical staff.
12 October 2018
Bring bright ideas and events to Science Week
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging people interested in science and technology to apply for funding to help realise their creative ideas, exciting events and innovative projects as part of National Science Week 2019.
11 October 2018
GYMPIE FEELS THE RUSH THANKS TO CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Gympie residents will celebrate the region’s art and creative culture this week with the 2018 Rush Festival kicking off today.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said the Liberal and Nationals Government is pleased to support the exciting initiative under its $641 million Building Better Regions Fund.
12 October 2018
CARERS WEEK 2018
At the start of Carers Week 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said it’s important to acknowledge and thank all carers for the work they do looking after others.
10 October 2018
Veteran and Community grant for Tin Can Bay RSL
As part of the Australian Government’s Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program, funding of more than $45,000 will be provided to the Tin Can Bay RSL in support to upgrading its facilities including external shade areas for members’ use.
10 October 2018
Military history, commemoration and education thrives in Maryborough
Maryborough residents’ keen interest in military history, commemoration and education will be on show today with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester visiting the Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail, and the Maryborough Special School.
10 October 2018
Extra support for farmers in Gympie
Farm Household Allowance information session:
Where: Gympie Service Centre, 27 O’Connell St, Gympie
When: Saturday 13 October 2018
Time: 10am to 12pm
Centrelink’s Gympie Service Centre is opening its doors on Saturday, 13 October, to provide additional support to farmers in the severely drought-affected region.
9 October 2018
LNP secures future of Cherbourg Aboriginal radio service
Cherbourg and the entire South Burnett region can once again enjoy listening to their favourite local Indigenous broadcasting service following collapse of the service under the previous provider.
