Employment opportunities for Aboriginal people have been bolstered in the Electorate of Parkes through the Coalition Government’s Tailored Assistance Employment Grants [TAEG] programme. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton and the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion said the programme aims to provide training for 200 young Indigenous people to work in the sheep meat…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Gwydir Shire Council Mayor John Coulton pictured at the vacant block where the emergency accommodation and respite facility will be built in Warialda. Gwydir Shire residents will have access to a community facility that offers emergency accommodation and respite care, thanks to $750,000 in funding from…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton inspects the electrical upgrade at the Talbragar Street Scout Hall with 1st Dubbo Scouts Cubs Leader Vaughn Simmons. An electrical upgrade has improved safety for users of the Talbragar Street Scout Hall in Dubbo, thanks to a $16,500 Federal Government grant. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has received permission to open a third electorate office in Broken Hill and is advertising for staff. Mr Coulton welcomed the news from Special Minister of State, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan after undertaking negotiations to increase his entitlement to three electorate offices based in Dubbo, Moree and Broken…
DetailsCommunity members in the Electorate of Parkes have been urged to show their support for National Carers Week from 15 to 21 October to show carers how much they count, Mark Coulton, the Member for Parkes said. “Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid carers spend an incredible 36 million hours every week providing care and support to…
DetailsResidents aged 65 and over in the Electorate of Parkes are being encouraged to take a five-question online test that could help them maintain their independence and improve their health. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said the new frailty test and subsequent follow-up with a general practitioner could help seniors lead longer, better lives…
DetailsA new online registration process can assist residents of the Electorate of Parkes to sign up as organ donors in record time “A minute or two of your time could save lives and make a lifetime of difference for up to 10 people needing organ or tissue donation,” Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said. “Now,…
DetailsThe Nationals-Liberal Government is announcing a wide ranging package of reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable for people in the Electorate of Parkes. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said every dollar matters to families in the Electorate and these reforms will give better value and make policies easier to understand. “Private…
DetailsThe Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton said the Nationals/Liberal Government invites community groups, organisations and individuals to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Grant Round Three of the 20 Million Trees Program. The Coalition Government’s 20 Million Trees Program will see 20 million trees planted across Australia by 202 with…
DetailsALMOST 1,700 participants have benefitted by taking part in 239 activities in the Nationals-Liberal Government’s Work for the Dole programme across the Electorate of Parkes. The Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, said Work for the Dole is a vital part of the Coalition Government’s commitment to creating jobs for Australians. It is this commitment, which…
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