Community groups in the Parkes electorate can now apply for up to $450,000 in Federal Government grants for initiatives that encourage more Australians to say “yes” to organ and tissue donation. Federal Member for Parkes and Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton said the Community Awareness Grants offer unique opportunities for local groups to help improve…
DetailsBoost for regional pharmacies I recently announced changes to the Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance (RPMA) program, which will assist community pharmacies in maintaining access to medicines and healthcare services. Pharmacies across the Parkes electorate, including in Dubbo, Coonabarabran and Wilcannia, are among more than 400 additional pharmacies which are now eligible to apply for the…
DetailsThe rollout of COVID-19 vaccines into regional, rural and remote communities is an vital part of the Australian Government’s vaccine strategy to protect country people and managing the fight against the virus in the regions. The Australian Government is working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, General Practices, state and territory governments, Primary Health Networks,…
DetailsInfrastructure projects to benefit freight operators It was terrific to be in the north west of the electorate this week to celebrate the completion of two major infrastructure projects in the region, both of which will significantly benefit freight operators. The completion of works to seal 17.7 kilometres of Grain Valley Road in the Gunnedah…
DetailsData released today reveals the true impact the Coronavirus pandemic had on life-saving organ donation and transplantation rates in 2020, prompting calls for more people to register as a donor. National organ donation and transplant data for 2020, released by federal Minister responsible for the Organ and Tissue Authority, Mark Coulton, shows while Australia’s donation…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton met with Garden Hotel venue manager to discuss how the funding will improve their live music scene. Dubbo’s live music scene is set to expand when the Garden Hotel Dubbo develops a sustainable live music venue base thanks to a $25,000 Commonwealth grant. Federal Member for Parkes…
DetailsPhoto Caption: Minister for Regional Health and Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (centre) with Simon Blacker, co-owner of Orana Mall Pharmacy in Dubbo, and Lisa Gibson, managing partner. Pharmacies in Dubbo will for the first time receive $3,000 per year from the Federal Government’s Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance (RPMA) program. Federal Regional Health Minister and Member…
DetailsSafer, smoother journeys are on the cards for freight operators and motorists travelling in the North West, with the completion of works on the Grain Valley Road upgrade between Mullaley and Boggabri. The 17.7 kilometre upgrade means road trains can now access the north-south link between the Oxley and Kamilaroi Highways. Deputy Prime Minister and…
DetailsPhoto caption: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton, Gwydir Shire Mayor John Coulton, and State Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall celebrating the opening of Warialda’s new truck wash facility. Heavy vehicle drivers in New South Wales’ Gwydir Shire will benefit from the opening of a brand new truck wash at Warialda. Deputy Prime Minister…
DetailsSaluting Their Service with local grants I’m thrilled to announce that three groups in the Parkes electorate committed to preserving Australia’s military history have been awarded $18,000 under the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. Congratulations to the Moree Plains Shire Council, Condobolin RSL Club and Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Dubbo, all…
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