social and economic support

28 Jun 2019

Funding For Illawarra YES to Continue To Benefit Our Region

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.

28 Jun 2019

Grants Open For Mental Health Community Events

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.

26 Jun 2019

$250 Regional Seniors Travel Card To Rollout January 2020

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.

 

21 Mar 2019

Our Local SES Volunteers Recognised For Their Service

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has tonight recognised a special group of fourteen SES volunteers in the Southern Illawarra region for their community service at the Southern Illawarra Cluster SES Awards Presentation Ceremony at the Kiama Pavilion.