A new program will ensure that our public education system remains among the finest in the world, with new employment standards set for graduate teachers in NSW public schools. 

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP today announced that local fire brigades including Jamberoo, Gerringong, Cambewarra, Broughton Vale/Berry and Albion Park brigades will open their doors to the community this weekend to help people be aware and prepare for bush fire risks this summer.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today reminded local residents and community groups that nominations are now open for the 2018 Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards, which are being held at the Kiama Pavilion on Monday 22nd October 2018 from 2pm.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is encouraging local residents to start a meaningful conversation with friends, loved ones and colleagues on R U OK? Day which is today.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP today announced that event organisers across our region holding events between January and June 2019, are being encouraged to apply for the New South Wales Government’s Flagship Event Fund, which is now open.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government’s landmark business incentive and support package that will ignite investment and create jobs in regional NSW.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the announcement farmers in regional NSW will get more cash back in their pockets with rebates and refunds on heavy vehicle registration after the NSW Government changed the way registration charges are calculated for primary producers.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local surf life-saving clubs across our region can now apply for funding for infrastructure improvements as part of the $4 million State-wide boost to surf club facilities funding.

Parliamentary Secretary for the South Coast and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today paid tribute to Bruce McIntosh OAM, a former Shoalhaven Shire President and local Berry dairy farmer, who has sadly passed away.