media release

09 Jul 2018

Making the Illawarra and Shoalhaven a safer place to live

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local businesses and community groups in the Illawarra, Kiama and Shoalhaven are being encouraged to share their crime prevention ideas and apply for up to $250,000 in NSW Government funding.

06 Jul 2018

Mental Health Education for Kiama Youth

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that more young people in Kiama will learn how to recognise mental health problems and reach out for support if they or their peers need it, thanks to $8,000 funding from the New South Wales Government.

03 Jul 2018

Nominate the next NSW Woman of the Year

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local residents are being encouraged to highlight brilliant women in their community, with nominations now open for the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

03 Jul 2018

Active kids rebate kicking goals across our region

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast has today announced that the New South Wales Government’s Active Kids Program has been a raging success across the Illawarra and South Coast with more than 28,000 families benefiting from the $100 rebate toward kids sport since January this year.

02 Jul 2018

$43,400 for indigenous arts community

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast and Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP and Minister for the Arts the Hon Don Harwin MLC have today announced $43,400 in new arts funding for the Bundanon Trust Aboriginal Residency Program.