The Australian Government has provided funding to local community projects in the Groom electorate under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, with projects in Toowoomba Region receiving $212,835 in direct support. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton said the construction of a new local Strategic Fire Trail and support for High Country Festivals to the…
The true cost of The Greens’ reckless proposal to put a moratorium on mining, coal, gas and oil is staggering – a moratorium that Anthony Albanese will need to indulge on the other side of the election, if he wants to form a government. As part of their deal with Labor, The Greens are demanding…
Ex-service and community organisations in the Toowoomba Region are encouraged to apply for a share in $3.5 million for commemorative projects through the latest round of the Saluting Their Service grants program, which is now open. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee said the Australian Government had committed an extra $10 million to…
Supported with $1.5 million in Morrison Government funding, Lifeline has today launched a 24/7 crisis text service to expand its support for Australians struggling with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australians are reaching out to Lifeline’s crisis support and suicide prevention services in record numbers, hitting more than 3700 calls in one day…
Eligible groups and organisations in Toowoomba Region are invited to contact my office to discuss potential projects for nomination for an Australian Government grant to plant trees in honour of the legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth. During this time, The Queen has visited…
Grants of between $100,000 and $20 million are now open for innovators in the Toowoomba Region for projects to lower the cost of measuring carbon stored in soil. Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said the grant guidelines have been released and applications are open with up to $40 million in funding…
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will invest nearly $2 million over 2 years to the University of Queensland to expand allied health student training opportunities in St George, in rural Queensland. Through the South Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) University Department of Rural Health, in Toowoomba, allied health students will participate in intensive high-quality rural…
$5.4 million investment in market transparency for perishable goods Competitive grants to fund education and training, technologies, products and processes. Applications are open 25 January to 22 February 2022 The government is backing strong and resilient supply chains and ensuring everyone is treated fairly and pays their share The Morrison Joyce Government has committed $5.4…
To continue our unprecedented investment into improving the mental health of all Australians, the Morrison Government is investing a further $44 million to increase access and reduce wait times at headspace services for young people aged 12 to 25 years. Federal Member for Groom said that Australia’s headspace centres provide young people in Toowoomba Region…
A newly redeveloped health centre, opened today by Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP in Oakey, will provide Defence with a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility to deliver health care to ADF members. Minister Dutton said the redevelopment would enhance the delivery of health care to ADF members posted in and around Oakey, ensuring they…