social and economic support

27 Nov 2018

NSW Govt Scheme Slashes Pensioners Power Bills

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra Gareth Ward MP has today announced that a NSW Government “new for old” appliance replacement scheme is saving thousands of low-income households across the Illawarra hundreds of dollars a year in power bills and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

17 Oct 2018

Taking A Stand Against Graffiti

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP and Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock MP are urging local residents across the region to support Graffiti Removal Day this Sunday 21st October to reclaim graffiti hotspots.

17 Oct 2018

Delivering Power Bill Relief For Local Households

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP has today announced that the NSW Government has invested $15 million in clean energy funding for a new solar program aimed at saving low-income households hundreds of dollars each year on their power bills.

09 Oct 2018

Funding Open For Grassroots Regional Events

Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast Gareth Ward MP and Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock have today announced that the NSW Government is calling for organisers of all new events planned to be held across the Illawarra and South Coast from January to June next year, to apply for grants of up to $20,000 to help attract more visitors and boost local economies.