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Community organisations in Mitchell are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5000 to assist the work of their volunteers.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said the funding is being provided under a $10 million Volunteer Grant funding round, announced by the Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter.
“This funding is a key part of the Australian Government’s support for volunteers who give their time and energy to help build stronger, more cohesive communities,” Alex Hawke said.
Every pre-schooler in Mitchell will have the opportunity to learn a foreign language as the Turnbull Government announced that applications for the popular Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program are now open.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, called on local preschools to apply for the national rollout of the play-based tablet app for devices like iPads.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said Mitchell small businesses will have increased protections under Australian consumer law, thanks to new laws which have recently taken effect.
Changes to Australian unfair contract terms under consumer law will allow Australia’s more than 2.1 million small businesses to have the same protections as available to consumers, following an extensive consultation and implementation period.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, has encouraged the community to honour Remembrance Day and remember every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our nation.
“Remembrance Day on November 11 marks 98 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War,” Alex Hawke said.
“I encourage everyone to pause for one minute’s silence at 11am and to wear a red poppy in memory of our servicemen and women who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom in both World Wars and in all theatres of war and conflict.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, said the Turnbull Government is getting young Australians ready and able to join the workforce through the innovative Youth Jobs PaTH programme.
Youth Jobs PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) will help will increase young people’s job prospects by ensuring they are better prepared for the workplace and encouraging more businesses to open the door to them.