Parliamentary Secretary for Education Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local students have been recognised at the 28th annual TAFE NSW Gili Awards, a celebration of the achievements of Aboriginal students, teachers and employees, at a ceremony hosted by the Governor of NSW in Sydney.

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.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to rule out Kembla Grange as a potential location for a new correctional facility following detailed site investigations and consultation with the community.

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 has announced funding of $300,000 for a new two-year program to prevent Year 11 students from dropping out of school by tapping into their strengths and creating vocational pathways into jobs.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that Port Kembla is set to receive a huge $4 million funding boost to improve the lives of community members and the attractiveness of the region through round three of the NSW Government’s Port Kembla Community Investment Fund.

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.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that car parking and horse facilities are now back in action at Croom Regional Sporting Complex, after upgrades were carried out as part of the NSW Government’s Albion Park Rail bypass project.