In the News
Friday, 7 March, 2014
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell today announced that aged care providers in Mitchell will be able to apply for funds under the next Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) from May 2014.
“This Round marks an important step forward in the Government’s reform agenda of the aged care sector,” Alex Hawke said.
“The Abbott Government recognises that many older Australians wish to remain in their own home for as long as possible.”
Friday, 7 March, 2014
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell today announced the opening of applications for the 2014 Community Heritage Grants.
“The grants of up to $15,000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections of documents and objects for future generations.” Mr Hawke said
Projects supported include significance assessments; preservation needs assessments, conservation activities and collection management.
Thursday, 6 March, 2014
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, congratulates two Mitchell residents on being awarded the prestigious 2014 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships to undertake study, research and professional development overseas.
Mr Michael Haughey was awarded the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Scholarship to study Electrical Engineering in Singapore.
Miss Alison Maniego was awarded the Endeavour Research Fellowship to study Biochemistry and Cell Biology in France.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomed the new financial incentives which will boost workforce participation and get more young job seekers off welfare and into work.
The Coalition Government introduced legislation into Parliament which will deliver on two key election commitments.
“The financial assistance will help eligible local job seekers through two measures, said Alex Hawke.
Tuesday, 18 February, 2014
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell and Chair of the House Standing Committee on the Environment, is encouraging the local community to pitch-in and participate in a Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2.
Mr Hawke will be joining with the 1st Balcombe Heights Scout Group to clean up rubbish at Col Sutton Reserve at Baulkham Hills.
“Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity for the community to come together and clean up our precious local environment,” Mr Hawke said.