Kealy — Youth mental health funding boost for Hindmarsh

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP says a funding boost for the Hindmarsh Shire Council’s ‘Understanding Reality’ program will make a real difference for local young people. The Council will receive $15,000 for the program, which is aimed at improving understanding and de-stigmatising mental health conditions in young people aged 12 to 18…

Kealy — Horsham North Community Hub funded

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has joined The Nationals Federal Member for Mallee, Andrew Broad who has today announced $900,000 for the Horsham North Community Hub. “I congratulate the Horsham Rural City Council and the Horsham North community after successfully lobbying of both the State and Federal Governments for funding towards the Horsham North Community Hub project,” Ms Kealy said. The Horsham North Hub project includes a…

Kealy — Grants for National Youth Week events

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local young people aged 12-25 to apply for funding to support events and activities planned during the 2017 National Youth Week. “Grants of up to $2,000 are available for young people who work in partnership with local governments, community and sporting groups or schools to…

Kealy – Nominate a Victorian Young Achiever

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is calling for nominations for the Victorian Young Achiever Awards for 2017. “The Young Achiever Awards recognise young people who have worked to provide a service, program or project for young people and has resulted in positive, youth-led changes in a local community,” Ms Kealy said. “I…

Students’ chance to commemorate Battle of Long Tan

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The Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP is encouraging schools from across the Lowan electorate to consider available transport subsidies which encourage students to attend Vietnam Veterans Day commemorations at the Shrine of Remembrance. “The Vietnam Veterans Day service to be held on 18 August in Melbourne is a great opportunity for students to…

Fred Hollows award open for year six students

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP is encouraging local year 6 students to nominate for the 2016 Fred Hollows Humanity Award. Sponsored by the Fed Hollows Foundation, the Fed Hollow Humanity Award recognises Year 6 students who follow in Fred’s footsteps by showing care and compassion for others. “Nominations for the Fred Hollows…

Grampians enrolments plummet by 13% under Labor

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Government-subsidised training enrolments in the Grampians region have plummeted under the Andrews Labor Government. The 2015 Victorian Training Market Report released yesterday shows enrolments have dropped by 13 per cent since 2014. In 2015 there were 14,162 enrolments in the Grampians region compared to 16,297 the previous year — a drop of 2,135 enrolments in…

Kealy — Horsham North Hub funding announced

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The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP congratulates the Horsham Rural City Council and the Horsham North community after successfully lobbying the State Government for funding towards the Horsham North Hub project. The Horsham North Hub project includes a multi-purpose community centre with meeting and consulting rooms, offices, a function space and a range…

Youth Parliament opportunity

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Young regional leaders who want to influence State Government decision making are encouraged to apply for the YMCA’s Youth Parliament program before 7 April to have their views heard. The Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP said this year’s program would give 120 young people aged between 16 to 25 years, an introduction into…

ANZAC spirit close to students’ hearts

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP commends the efforts of two local students who have been selected to represent Victoria at the recently announced Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Kaniva College student, Jock Maddern will embark on a trip of a lifetime, when he travels to Gallipoli and the Western Front in March. Amy McIntyre from Lake Bolac College…