Community 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…
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…
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…
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…
DetailsEmployment 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…
DetailsYarruwala Youth & Family Services in Dubbo will receive $50,000 under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy to help disadvantaged Indigenous youth get to and from work. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has congratulated the recipients, and said the funding will help purchase a 12-seater minibus and a twin cab utility to service participants of the…
DetailsFederal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton is inviting organisations across the electorate of Parkes to put forward fresh and innovative ideas to help vulnerable young Australians find and keep a job. “I invite not-for-profit community organisations to put forward proposals for innovative projects that offer a different approach to those currently available,” Mr Coulton…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s focus on ensuring young Australians are job ready has been strengthened with the launch of grant guidelines for the second round of the Empowering YOUth Initiatives. Minister for Employment, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Government is inviting not-for-profit community organisations to put forward innovative ways to help young people at…
DetailsFarmers across Western New South Wales (NSW) will soon be empowered to establish co-operatives and adopt innovative business models to boost their bargaining position in the marketplace, under the Australian Government’s $13.8 million Farm Co-operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton today welcomed the announcement that Southern Cross University would deliver…
DetailsBroken Hill has secured much-needed funding under the latest round of the Government’s Energise Enterprise program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries said this vital support will help community organisations invest in new opportunities and stimulate jobs growth. “This federally funded program delivered in partnership with the State Government is…
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