Jagajaga Media and Speeches

Here you will find information on what Jenny is saying about issues and events important to people living in Jagajaga.

24 Jul 2010

INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY IN COMMUNITY LIFE

The Gillard Labor Government today announced three new initiatives to support people with disability and their carers participate in community life. More

22 Jul 2010

168 NEW COMPUTERS GO ONLINE AT OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE

168 new computers, provided through the Federal Labor Government’s $2.1 billion National Secondary School Computer Fund have now been delivered to Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg. More

20 Jul 2010

TRADE CADETSHIPS PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

Jenny Macklin MP has welcomed the Gillard Government’s announcement of a new National Trade Cadetship program. More

17 Jul 2010

EDUCATION TAX REFUND EXPANDED

The Gillard Government will expand the Education Tax Refund scheme so that school uniforms can be included in claims, giving families up to $779 per child each year to help with the costs of sending kids to school. More

16 Jul 2010

FREE INTERNET KIOSK OFFICIALLY OPENS TO STRATHALLAN SENIORS THIS WEEK

Seniors from the Strathallan retirement community in Macleod will be able to access the web and increase their internet skills following the official opening of a free internet kiosk at the Strathallan Community on Friday 16th July, 2010. More

14 Jul 2010

28 local community groups receive Volunteer Grants

28 local community organisations in the electorate of Jagajaga will share in over $86,500 in Volunteer Grants funding to support the work of their volunteers. More

13 Jul 2010

Education Tax Refund expanded to include cost of school uniforms

The Gillard Government will expand the Education Tax Refund scheme so that school uniforms can be included in claims, giving families up to $779 per child each year to help with the costs of sending kids to school. More

13 Jul 2010

Children’s Protection Society in Heidelberg West receives IT grant

The Children’s Protection Society will receive a $9,500 grant from the Gillard Government to upgrade their Information Technology services for the delivery of its Invest to Grow Program. More

03 Jul 2010

THIRD ROUND OF TAX RELIEF STARTED FROM JULY 1

Australians facing cost of living pressures will receive some extra financial help and reward for hard work, with the Government’s third round of tax cuts starting from July 1. More

02 Jul 2010

1 JULY KICKS OFF BETTER HEALTH SERVICES FOR AUSTRALIANS

Families will benefit from the many new Government health initiatives and programs starting JUly 1. More

01 Jul 2010

More flexibility for pensioners from 1 July

From 1 July 2010, 3.3 million pensioners will have access to a more flexible advance payment system as well as the option of quarterly Pension Supplement payments, as part of the final stage of the Australian Government’s Secure and Sustainable Pension Reform. More

01 Jul 2010

GOVERNMENT DELIVERS NEW PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERS

Companies will no longer be able to rip off consumers by putting unfair terms into standard-form contracts under laws which come into effect from July 1, 2010. More

19 Jun 2010

Paid Parental Leave a big win for women on low incomes

For the first time in Australia’s history women on low incomes will have access to Paid Parental Leave giving them greater financial security when planning to have a baby. More

08 Jun 2010

Jenny Macklin invites community to help local needy families this winter

Help Diamond Valley Foodshare come to the rescue of local needy families this Winter. More

07 Jun 2010

Three Banyule veterans groups share in funding to expand services to local veterans

Three local Banyule based veterans groups will share in almost $15,000 in funding from the Federal Government to support their member’s activities and boost the capacity of each organisation. More

06 Jun 2010

Additional funding to support local Nillumbik youth affected by the Victorian bushfires

An additional $20,000 will be delivered to Nillumbik Community Health Service to continue delivering essential counselling services to young people severely impacted by the 2009 Victorian bushfires. More

03 May 2010

$1.8 million for new early childhood program in Heidelberg West

The Australian Government has provided $1.8 million over three years to provide at risk children with access to a new early childhood project bringing together quality early childhood education and care, with intensive family support. More

21 Apr 2010

First facilities funded under school modernisation program opens at St Bernadette’s Primary School

The St Bernadette’s Primary School community in Ivanhoe have officially opened their Senior Learning Centre and School Hall, built as part of the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER). More

20 Apr 2010

Jenny Macklin gets behind Walk Safely to School Day - May 7th

Jenny Macklin MP has joined students from Heidelberg Primary School today to support Walk Safely to School Day for 2010. More

16 Apr 2010

Protect yourself ahead of this year’s flu season

With Australia’s flu season commencing in May, Jenny Macklin MP is urging elderly local residents aged 65 and over, as well as pregnant women and those with pre-existing medical conditions to have their annual free influenza shot ahead of the onset of flu season. More

14 Apr 2010

National Youth Strategy Launched

Jenny Macklin MP is encouraging local residents aged 12-24 to get online and have a look at the National Strategy for Young Australians, launched by the Rudd Government on Wednesday, 14 April 2010. More

07 Apr 2010

Help save the ancient game of Quoits!

Jenny has thrown her support behind Heidelberg/Warringal Senior Citizens Club’s efforts to boost local participation rates for the ancient game of Quoits. More

25 Mar 2010

Jobs Fund project a boost to jobs in Macleod

$425,000 Jobs Fund Project announced for Open House CIC in Macleod to build a community workspace and meeting area, community activity hall, and an outdoor multi-sports facility. More

22 Mar 2010

Four more `Shovel Ready' Projects open across Banyule

The Rudd Government will provide $227,000 to Banyule Council to commence four `shovel ready’ local infrastructure projects, delivered as part of the Economic Stimulus Plan to support jobs across our local community. More

12 Mar 2010

$45 Million Greensborough Project Kicks off

Member for Jagajaga, Jenny Macklin, joined the Banyule community in Greensborough today to kick off construction works at the $45 million Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre. More

11 Mar 2010

Expanded Volunteer Grants Program 2010 opens

Applications have now opened for the Volunteer Grants 2010 initiative. More

05 Mar 2010

Pensions Increase from 20 March

Local pensioners will receive an increase in their pensions and other income support payments from 20 March 2010, through indexation. More

02 Mar 2010

Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg selected for cyber-safety pilot program

Federal Member for Jagajaga, Jenny Macklin MP has announced that Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg has been selected to participate in a new cyber-safety and student wellbeing pilot program. More

26 Feb 2010

Five Stimulus projects open across Banyule

The Banyule City Council community today celebrated the opening of the new Malahang Reserve BMX and Skate Park facility and a further four community infrastructure projects. More

09 Feb 2010

Online Support for Families at Simpson Barracks

Jenny Macklin MP has announced that Defence families based at Simpson Barracks, Watsonia will benefit from an additional $1,700 Defence Family Support Funding Program seeding grant. More

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