World-leading research which aims to help create a more productive and a more socially beneficial business sector will take place on the Sunshine Coast thanks to Morrison Government funding.
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$1 million Federal grant for Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital and other Koala rescue and medical services in South East Queensland have received $1 million each in support funding as bushfires highlight the threats facing our native wildlife.
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Schools in the Southern and Central Sunshine Coast will benefit from $200,000 worth of improvements following 12 grants from the Federal Government under the Local Schools Community Fund.
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Sunshine Coast business Helimods will join 93 of Australia’s other leading exporters next week to fight it out for the top honours at the 2019 Australian Export Awards.
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Communities along the Bruce Highway, including the Sunshine Coast, will reap some of the biggest benefits from the Liberal and Nationals Government’s announcement of a $1.3 billion infrastructure package to bust congestion, improve public transport and keep drivers safer on the state’s roads.
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Sippy Downs resident Shane Farmer’s photograph of the Glass House Mountains at sunset has been declared the winner of Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace’s 2019 #Photos of Fisher Christmas Card Competition.
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Twin Cedars Retirement Community in Beerburrum will build a memorial to the fallen and returned service men and women of the Australian Defence Force following a grant from the Federal Government under the Saluting Their Service Commemorations program.
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Thousands of offers are now available to Veteran Card holders on the Sunshine Coast from businesses across Australia, as part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant which passed Parliament recently.
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Farmers and landcare groups in the Sunshine Coast hinterland are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $50,000 under round three of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program.
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Right now, dairy farmers on the Sunshine Coast can have their say during the final third round of consultation on the mandatory dairy code of conduct that sets enforceable minimum standards of conduct for business dealings between farmers and processors.
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AS part of this year’s Veterans’ Health Week, Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester will today visit Australia Zoo to celebrate Sunshine Coast Veterans Day, a local initiative which supports local veterans’ mental health and employment prospects.
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Sunshine Coast Indigenous people are being encouraged to take part in a public consultation to help inform the Morrison Government’s Indigenous Tourism Fund, as part of Indigenous Business month.
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The Australian Government has opened the second round of Transition Assistance Funding to help businesses build their workforce capabilities to effectively operate in the NDIS.
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Three young swimmers with an intellectual impairment from the Sunshine Coast will join their teammates in the green and gold to represent Australia next week at the 5th INAS Global Games.
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Volunteers from the Queensland Air Museum have begun deconstructing and moving an iconic AP-3 Orion Aircraft on its final journey to public display, thanks to a grant from the Federal Government under the Stronger Communities Programme.
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Former ADF personnel on the Sunshine Coast will enjoy a free visit to one of the Coast’s most loved tourist attractions and have a chance to meet Minister for Veterans Affairs Darren Chester on Sunshine Coast Veterans Day.
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Come and meet me at one of my Spring Listening Posts!
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Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace is encouraging local community groups to apply for new swimming grants to enable or improve opportunities for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to enjoy this great Aussie past-time.
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Four weeks left to submit images that showcase our beautiful region for Andrew Wallace’s Christmas Card Competition
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More aspiring young sportspeople on the Sunshine Coast than ever before will have Federal Government support to take part in State, National and International competitions in the current round of the Coalition Government’s Local Sporting Champions program.
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Tough new farm trespass laws to protect Australia’s farmers from the unlawful actions of animal activists have passed the Australian Parliament.
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Sunshine Coast businesses are being encouraged to nominate for the 2020 Prime Minister Veterans’ Employment Awards while students throughout our community are learning more about Remembrance Day as the Morrison Government encourages greater recognition of veterans in our region.
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Time is running out for Sunshine Coast education providers to apply for scholarships to support international and domestic students to study in the region, according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Individuals and organisations across the Sunshine Coast were encouraged to provide their input on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Participant Service Guarantee today by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. Public consultation on the Morrison Government’s review of NDIS legislation opened this week.
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Construction continues on the Bruce Highway upgrade between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace in town to inspect the site of Australia’s first diverging diamond interchange.
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Australians experiencing an eating disorder will soon have greater access to support, with the commencement of construction of the country’s first residential treatment centre at Mooloolah Valley on the Sunshine Coast.
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School students at Caloundra Christian College in Caloundra will benefit from new classrooms, a kitchen and art area and learning areas thanks to $880,000 in funding from the Federal Government.
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Sunshine Coast charities, community housing groups, and service providers had the opportunity to share their feedback and ideas today with Federal Assistant Minister for Community Housing, Homelessness and Community Services Luke Howarth in a Homelessness and Community Housing Roundtable organised by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Motorists on the Sunshine Coast will be getting home sooner and safer after the Australian Government signed off on $13.36 million in funding to support the transformation of the Bruce Highway between Gateway Motorway and Caloundra Road Interchange into a ‘smart’ freeway.
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8,720 older people in the Sunshine Coast electorate of Fisher will benefit from a multimillion dollar boost across the next four years following the Morrison Government’s decision to cut deeming rates.
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Around 63,000 low and middle income earners in the Sunshine Coast Federal electorate of Fisher will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week after the Morrison Government successfully passed its tax package through Parliament last night.
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As Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni finally responds today to pressure from Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace to act on the professional indemnity crisis facing the state’s construction industry, Mr Wallace has warned that Minister de Brenni’s late action on the insurance exemptions needed is only just the beginning.
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As the New South Wales Government becomes the latest to move to solve the building certification crisis threatening the construction industry, Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni continues to fail in his responsibilities and must act or stand aside for someone who will according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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The construction industry in Queensland will grind to a halt in a matter of weeks, leaving builders and vulnerable subbies facing financial ruin, unless urgent action is taken by the Queensland Government said Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace today.
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The Queensland Labor Government must finally do the right thing and deliver their fair share of funding for the Sunshine Coast’s rail line in the wake of the Liberal National Coalition’s Federal election win, according to Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Mooloolah Valley Community Centre would lead the construction of a new Men’s Shed for the township with funding provided under a re-elected Morrison Government.
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Mooloolaba Bowls Club is now able to offer additional after dark competition bowls and will introduce an evening league for younger professionals following completion of their new Federally funded lighting.
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Conondale Pool will undergo a complete transformation under a re-elected Liberal National Government following a funding commitment of $170,000.
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Caloundra Men’s Shed will finally be able to construct a new home with more to offer members under a re-elected Morrison Government.
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There is fresh hope for sick, injured, orphaned or displaced native wildlife on the Sunshine Coast following the opening of new marine turtle and bird rehabilitation facilities at Australian Zoo Wildlife Hospital today.
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Iconic Sunshine Coast surfing club WindanSea Boardriders are a major step closer to achieving their long held dream of building a clubhouse following a $140,000 grant from the Liberal National Federal Government.
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Sunshine Coast Hinterland residents will see the health and fitness benefits of a new accessible indoor pool this year following a Federal Government grant of $500,000.
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Traffic will flow more freely in Mooloolaba following a $12 million investment by the Federal Liberal National Coalition Government.
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Forty-three Sunshine Coast individuals and organisations in the Federal electorate of Fisher are among tens of thousands of volunteers across Australia benefiting from the Morrison Government’s backing through the $20 million Volunteer Grants Program.
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The Federal Government has committed $5 million in the 2019 Budget toward a comprehensive business case and design work for congestion-busting improvements to the road network around Caloundra and Kawana following a campaign by Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.
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Members of the Glasshouse Country RSL and its local community will benefit from improved social and function facilities, and a more welcoming and safe environment following a successful campaign for Federal funding by local Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace. Mr Wallace announced the grant of $258,000 on a visit to the RSL today.
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Construction on Australia’s first residential treatment facility for eating disorders will now be able to begin, while treatment at the facility for those who cannot afford it will be supported for the next four years following $4.5 million in Federal funding to be announced in this evening’s Budget.
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A group of ‘older surfers’ who have raised $1 million for children with disability, an energetic student advocate for action on domestic violence, and a road safety group who are saving young lives were among individuals and businesses recognised for their contribution to the Sunshine Coast community on Thursday night at Andrew Wallace MP’s 2nd Annual “Fisher Community Awards”.
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The Liberal National Government will invest $12 million over three years to support the construction of a new Sunshine Coast Health Foundation Accommodation Hub to help families whose loved ones are receiving treatment in hospital.
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The Liberal National Government is investing $2.5 million to strengthen research and treatment programs at the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute.
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