Scouts and Guides get funding boost

Scouts NSW and the Girl Guides are two of the state’s most successful youth organisations, but COVID-19 has had a big impact on their operations with events and meetings cancelled in the wake of the pandemic. The NSW Nationals in the state government recognise the importance of scouts and guides in our regional communities and…

Funding flows to community projects

In May the NSW Nationals in the federal government announced key community infrastructure would be supported as part of a $1.8 billion boost. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie was pleased to announce the first local projects to be funded in the MidCoast local government area under the $3.4 million Community Infrastructure Initiative. Tuncurry…

Dunoon Men’s Shed upgrade completed

The NSW Nationals in the federal government are making sure even our smallest communities are getting their fair share, with the Dunoon Men’s Shed benefitting from funding. The group needed to extend the shed to give the members more room to build their projects, and also wanted new tools and protective equipment for the workshop.…

Johnsen secures funding for community groups

NSW Nationals Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen has been hard at work securing funding for local community groups in his region. “Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Merriwa to present funding for two important organisations within the Merriwa Community, Can Assist – Merriwa Branch and the Merriwa Business Community,” Mr Johnsen said.…

Pat Conaghan

Last call to nominate for Australian of the Year

There are just a few days to go to nominate a colleague, neighbour or community member who makes an outstanding contribution to your community for an Australian of the Year Award 2021. Federal NSW Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said he had seen Australians doing selfless things at virtually every turn this year due…

Wave of cash for our surf clubs

Photo taken prior to social distancing restrictions. A number of surf life saving clubs are big winners from the NSW Nationals in the state government’s latest round of club infrastructure funding, according to Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis. “Evans Head Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded over $100,000 to upgrade change rooms, toilets and…

Funding boost for Veterans Motorcycle Club

The NSW Nationals in the federal government are ensuring the Veterans Motorcycle Club Rock Valley Chapter can continue their great work. NSW Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan announced a grant that will support the club in upgrading their food preparation capabilities, storage space and laundry facilities. “It is fantastic to announce a $4860 volunteer…

Gurmesh Singh

More free legal support to help people through pandemic

Domestic violence victim-survivors, Aboriginal Australians and people who’ve lost their jobs and homes as a result of COVID-19 will be among those to benefit from a Commonwealth funding boost of more than $15.6 million for NSW’s legal assistance sector. NSW Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said local free legal services will receive a…