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The Morrison Government’s Sporting Schools program is helping more schools than ever before provide opportunities for children to get active and experience the joy of sport.
Grants for Term 1, 2020 close on Friday 22 November. Next year there will be 35 different sports for children to choose from, with the inclusion of judo and paddle sports.
For more information or to register for this exciting program, visit www.sportingschools.gov.au
On Monday 11 November 2019, Australia will commemorate the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging the local community to participate in their local commemorative service on 11 November and observe a minute’s silence at 11 am to remember the Australian service men and women who have suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
The Australian Government has opened the second round of Transition Assistance Funding to help businesses build their workforce capabilities to effectively operate in the NDIS.
A total funding pool of $8.8 million is available in this latest round.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said disability and aged care organisations in Mitchell are encouraged to apply for their share of Transition Assistance Funding, with 440 grants, worth up to $20,000 each, currently on offer.
Consultation on Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security Strategy is underway, with the Australian Government seeking views from across the country to improve the cyber security of Australian citizens, community groups and businesses.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said this is an opportunity for Australian families and businesses to talk to the Australian Government about how best to protect them online.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging local community groups to apply for new swimming grants to enable or improve opportunities for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to enjoy this great Aussie past-time.
Working in partnership with Swimming Australia, the Community Swimming Grants Program allows organisations the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $10,000 and has been delivered as part of the Morrison Government’s $28.9 million Move It AUS – Participation Grants Program.