Since the start of the June lockdowns, there has been no cases of community transmission in either Shellharbour or Wollongong Local Government Areas.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today said that local producers across our region will continue to benefit from a subsidy that halves the quarantine costs of overseas agricultural workers after the NSW Government extended the program into the 2021-22 financial year.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is today encouraging local organisations in the Kiama electorate to apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP is today urging eligible local farmers and small businesses across our region to apply for a quad bike rebate after the NSW Government announced it will be expanding the eligibility criteria and extending the rebates until 2023.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government opening round two of the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (EWIR) Scheme which allows local primary producers across our region to make applications from today.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed Commonwealth Government funding to help support frontline domestic violence services across our region to ensure that survivors can access critical assistance.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP today announced that the use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses from Monday 12th July.

Small businesses are the backbone of our regional communities.

Monday, 28th June 2021

Due to concerns from local residents about COVID testing availability, I have spoken to the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Health District and requested at a drive-through COVID testing clinic be established in Kiama.