Federal Member for Groom John McVeigh joined the team at Brightside on Victoria in Toowoomba today to officially open its new NDIS activity room. Dr McVeigh said construction of the new NDIS activity room was made possible with the help of $20,000 under Round 4 of the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. “Today we see…
DetailsMember for Groom John McVeigh has paid tribute to the teachers working in Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs on World Teachers’ Day today. “On World Teachers’ Day we celebrate the teachers who made a difference in our life as well as the teachers who are educating Australia’s children,” Dr McVeigh said. “The best thing…
DetailsJohn McVeigh Federal Member for Groom MEDIA RELEASE 24 October 2019 Dairy industry mandatory Code of Conduct on its way Member for Groom John McVeigh said by 1 January 2020 the Australian dairy industry will have a mandatory code of conduct, ahead of the timetable we took to the election. Dr McVeigh said the mandatory…
DetailsSupport for Toowoomba and Darling Downs students sitting exams Member for Groom John McVeigh wishes all local Year 12 students sitting their final exams the best of luck. “I wish all students in Groom electorate who are sitting final year exams the very best and would like to remind them, and their parents and carers,…
DetailsImprovements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) introduced by the Australian Government will help more farmers across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs through tough times including drought. Member for Groom John McVeigh said the government had listened to local farmers and was increasing support through the FHA. “Minister for Agriculture, Bridget McKenzie, has listened to…
DetailsThe 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 Groom John McVeigh said disability and aged care organisations in the Groom electorate are…
DetailsFor the first time, an overseas visitor has been refused entry to Australia because of a serious biosecurity breach. Federal Member for Groom John McVeigh welcomed the tough stance to protect our biosecurity. “A 45 year old woman had her visitor’s visa cancelled when she arrived at the Sydney International Airport because she failed to…
DetailsFederal Member for Groom John McVeigh said local preschools can apply to run the Morrison Government’s play-based program that teaches young Australians a foreign language. The $27.5 million Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program has already helped educate 110,000 children about foreign languages, across more than 3,500 preschools. ELLA is a digital, play-based program that…
DetailsFederal Member for Groom John McVeigh 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…
DetailsShow societies in the Groom electorate are encouraged to apply for Australian Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program (AgShows) funding to upgrade, maintain, buy or build new showground infrastructure and attractions. Agriculture Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Member for Groom John McVeigh said applications were now open for the $20 million AgShows program. “The government…
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