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.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward has today announced $13,060 funding for North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels to assist them to purchase a new walk-in freezer to increase production and to grow and expand its operations.

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.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today said that International Women’s Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the many wonderful achievements of women across the Kiama electorate and across our region more broadly.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that local small businesses in the Kiama electorate that experienced a downturn over summer can now apply for a NSW Government support payment of up to $5,000 per week through Service NSW.

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. 

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today presented funding to the Illawarra Light Rail Museum located in Albion Park Rail to go towards the purchase and installation of new display cabinets and other related upgrades to the Museum Building to house railway memorabilia.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that anybody who tests positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will now be required to register their result with Service NSW.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today announced that several local agricultural shows across our region have successfully received over $193,000 in funding under the New South Wales Government’s $5 million Country Shows Support Package.

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP has today reminded local residents to ensure there gas barbeques are safe before firing them up for use during the NRL Grand Final this October long weekend.