Leadership training providers in the Toowoomba Region are encouraged to apply for the Building Resilient Regional Leaders Initiative pilot program, which will support current and emerging local leaders to become strong voices for the region. Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said this is a great opportunity for people in the Toowoomba Region to develop…
Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said that the release of draft legislation for consultation was a major milestone in the Morrison Government’s 2019 promise to set up the scheme for the future, and embed an…
In March of 1959, the Labor Premier of NSW Joseph Cahill defied political consensus and ignored the nervousness of his policy wonks by pushing ahead with the construction of the Sydney Opera House. Across both sides of politics, general opinion held that the ground earmarked for the project would not hold the structure’s weight and…
Queenslanders whose hours of work have been impacted by the current lockdown will be able to claim COVID-19 Disaster Payment. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the Australian Government is committed to standing with Australians as we make our way through the global pandemic. “Eligible people will receive $750 per week if they have lost…
Toowoomba Chamber and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton are joining forces to push for Toowoomba’s long-awaited Railway Parklands project to become reality. The concept was first approved by the Queensland Government in 2016 as part of the Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area and would see 8.6 hectares of green space created in the city…
The Morrison Government is providing $986,254.52 for headspace services in Toowoomba Region as part of our $26 million investment to ensure that young people can access mental health services where they need them and when they need them. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the grant, which will ensure better social and health outcomes for…
Travel agents in Groom will benefit from sharing in additional funding support of $130 million from the Coalition Government. Garth Hamilton MP said local travel agents should apply for funding support in Round 2 of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program, which opens later this month. “The Coalition Government has committed $258 million to support…
Community groups in South East Queensland continue to benefit from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program with three new groups sharing in more than $10,000 of grant funding in the seventh round of the program. The Inland Rail Sponsorship and Donations program provided: $3,800 for the Gowrie State School P&C Association for window…
Manufacturers in Groom with good ideas that are ready to be turned into world-beating realities can now apply for a slice of a new $30 million fund from the Morrison Government. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the Commercialisation Fund could help manufacturers in the Toowoomba region carry out projects that bring industry and researchers…
Groom to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Grants funding Projects focus on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources management The Australian Government continues to back farmers in Groom by helping them adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices through Smart Farms…