Mark Coulton welcomes mental health investment

The Liberal National Government will provide a record funding commitment for community mental health services nationally, including in the Parkes electorate, through Primary Health Networks (PHNs). Member for Parkes Mark Coulton welcomed the announcement, and said the funding will contribute strongly to a more integrated mental health system. “The Western NSW PHN is expected to…

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Coalition provides $1.3m for mental health, jobs boost for young people in Dubbo

The Liberal-National Government will help more young people with mental illness living in Dubbo to enter the workforce with a package of increased support. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher MP and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton MP have announced an additional $520,000 in funding to continue the Individual Placement and Support…

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The sky’s the limit for Dubbo Airport

Healthcare and economic development are set to soar in the Dubbo region following a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Dubbo City Regional Airport. Member for Dubbo Troy Grant said the upgrades, which included runway tarmac strengthening, lighting upgrades, 11 new hangars, taxiway upgrades, an aeromedical facilty, a new link road and associated services, would also…

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Funding injection under Roads to Recovery

Local councils in the Parkes electorate are set to receive a significant funding boost for road infrastructure, with the continuation of the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has welcomed the funding, which will help all 18 local councils, and the Unincorporated Area, deliver road improvements needed to support their…

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Cash, vouchers lessen drought burden

Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has delivered a win for his electorate, with cash and vouchers already rolling out for farming households under the Coalition Government’s Drought Community Support Initiative. “I strongly urge eligible farmers to access these vouchers and cash, which are a practical means of lessening the financial burden many households are experiencing…

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