Member for Kiama Gareth Ward today encouraged young people in Kiama to get in their applications to join NSW’s first ever Regional Youth Taskforce which will give youth a chance to have their say on local issues.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has joined with local representatives from the Illawarra Business Chamber, including Chamber Executive Director Adam Zarth, to announce funding for the continuation of the Illawarra YES program. Mr Ward made the announcement during a visit to the Disability Trust in Fairy Meadow.

To celebrate Mental Health Month in October, the NSW Government is calling for grant applications for Kiama projects and events that promote social connectedness and encourage openness towards mental health in the community.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP and Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock MP have today announced that the NSW Government will ease the cost of travel for rural and regional seniors from January next year, through the rollout of the $250 Regional Seniors Transport Card.

The NSW Government has launched new guide designed to help farmers improve health and safety both on their properties and across their operations.

Twenty-four emergency services workers with more than 466 years of combined service make up the finalists for the 2019 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.

Gareth Ward MP announced today that Heritage in Kiama is set to benefit from $59,000 in grants under the NSW Government Heritage Grants Program.

Tourism delivered $38.8 billion in visitor spend into the State’s economy last year with NSW Government investing another $141 million to consolidate record visitation to regional NSW from domestic and international visitors.

I am pleased to advise that the 2019-20 NSW Budget is making it easier for small businesses to grow and prosper through payroll tax cuts, simplifying the process of setting up a business, offering business advisory support and paying businesses faster.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP and Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock MP have today encouraged local motorists to take care on our Princes Highway and other local roads during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.