social and economic support

17 Mar 2023

U3A ELECTION STATEMENT

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today acknowledged and paid tribute to the more than 30,000 members and volunteers who participate in NSW U3A.

12 Jan 2023

FUND TO DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said that driving productivity and economic growth for local businesses and attracting new investment into our region are critical elements of the State Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund.

23 Nov 2022

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF WOMEN

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has announced that local organisations with projects that empower women and promote their wellbeing are encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s $1 million Investing in Women Funding Program.

12 Apr 2022

PROVIDING HIP POCKET SAVINGS FOR FAMILIES

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP said that a new cost of living campaign offering a boost to every household and business budget is designed to raise awareness of the more than 70 ways to save across the NSW Government’s Savings Finder program.

10 Feb 2022

Safety Rebate Available To Small Businesses

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today said that local small business owners and sole traders can now apply for a NSW Government rebate of up to $1,000 to make their workplaces safer with $1 million added to the Small Business Rebate Program. 

13 Sep 2021

Update On New COVID Freedoms

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has said that from today Monday 13th September 2021, people across our region who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed more freedoms.