Young people in Strathpine and the surrounding region can now access free or low-cost Medicare services through headspace Strathpine, which opened its doors today. The Australian Government-funded service is a holistic mental health service for young people aged 12-25, and provides mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work…
Samford is about to become a hive of activity for community groups, residents and start-ups with the new $4.45 million Samford Community Hub precinct officially opened today. The jointly funded project between the Australian Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council will provide a home for community organisations and foster the next wave of innovation in…
Across Australia, not-for-profit community groups are now saving on their power bills thanks to grants of up to $12,500 for energy-saving projects under the Government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program. The Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said two community groups in Dickson will receive support for an energy-saving project such as installing a solar PV…
EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS (ESOs) and other veteran groups in Dickson, which provide advocacy services to veterans and their families have today received over $60,000 in funding as part of the Governments Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program. Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said ESOs, community organisations and other local veteran groups play a…
People living and travelling through Samford Valley will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends thanks to a new mobile base station in Highvale. The new base station was turned on yesterday and will significantly improve phone service in the valley, specifically along Mount…
The Samford Showgrounds are set to receive $483,000 in facilities upgrades through thanks to the Morrison Government’s Regional Agriculture Show Development (AgShow) grants. Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said the upgrades came at an important time for the show society and will help reduce operating costs. “This grant is incredibly important and will provide…
Members of the ex-service community in Dickson will benefit with the Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association, Queensland Division Incorporated (the Association) receiving funding through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program, announced today. Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton today announced that the Association will…
Local organisation, East Coast Apprenticeships, has won the excellence in supporting Veteran Employment Award at the third annual Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards, recognising their ongoing support for veteran employment. Member for Dickson, Peter Dutton, congratulated the East Coast Apprenticeships for recognising the value and benefit of employing ex-service men and women, and making a…
This week marks National Volunteer Week and 18 local community groups in Dickson will benefit from a share in $9 million of federal funding to support local volunteers across Australia. The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $5,000, and will enable organisations in Dickson to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel,…
The Australian Government is urging Australians with chronic health conditions not to neglect their regular health care, but continue to consult with their doctors in order to best manage their condition. The Government has expanded Medicare-subsidised telehealth services for all Australians and is providing extra incentives to general practitioners to support continued access to essential…
