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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 LIFEThe Gillard Labor Government today announced three new initiatives to support people with disability and their carers participate in community life. More22 Jul 2010 168 NEW COMPUTERS GO ONLINE AT OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE168 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. More20 Jul 2010 TRADE CADETSHIPS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEDJenny Macklin MP has welcomed the Gillard Government’s announcement of a new National Trade Cadetship program. More17 Jul 2010 EDUCATION TAX REFUND EXPANDEDThe 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. More16 Jul 2010 FREE INTERNET KIOSK OFFICIALLY OPENS TO STRATHALLAN SENIORS THIS WEEKSeniors 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. More14 Jul 2010 28 local community groups receive Volunteer Grants28 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. More13 Jul 2010 Education Tax Refund expanded to include cost of school uniformsThe 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. More13 Jul 2010 Children’s Protection Society in Heidelberg West receives IT grantThe 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. More03 Jul 2010 THIRD ROUND OF TAX RELIEF STARTED FROM JULY 1Australians 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. More02 Jul 2010 1 JULY KICKS OFF BETTER HEALTH SERVICES FOR AUSTRALIANSFamilies will benefit from the many new Government health initiatives and programs starting JUly 1. More01 Jul 2010 More flexibility for pensioners from 1 JulyFrom 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. More01 Jul 2010 GOVERNMENT DELIVERS NEW PROTECTIONS FOR CONSUMERSCompanies 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. More19 Jun 2010 Paid Parental Leave a big win for women on low incomesFor 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. More08 Jun 2010 Jenny Macklin invites community to help local needy families this winterHelp Diamond Valley Foodshare come to the rescue of local needy families this Winter. More07 Jun 2010 Three Banyule veterans groups share in funding to expand services to local veteransThree 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. More06 Jun 2010 Additional funding to support local Nillumbik youth affected by the Victorian bushfiresAn 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. More03 May 2010 $1.8 million for new early childhood program in Heidelberg WestThe 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. More21 Apr 2010 First facilities funded under school modernisation program opens at St Bernadette’s Primary SchoolThe 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). More20 Apr 2010 Jenny Macklin gets behind Walk Safely to School Day - May 7thJenny Macklin MP has joined students from Heidelberg Primary School today to support Walk Safely to School Day for 2010. More16 Apr 2010 Protect yourself ahead of this year’s flu seasonWith 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. More14 Apr 2010 National Youth Strategy LaunchedJenny 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. More07 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. More25 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. More22 Mar 2010 Four more `Shovel Ready' Projects open across BanyuleThe 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. More12 Mar 2010 $45 Million Greensborough Project Kicks offMember 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. More11 Mar 2010 Expanded Volunteer Grants Program 2010 opensApplications have now opened for the Volunteer Grants 2010 initiative. More05 Mar 2010 Pensions Increase from 20 MarchLocal pensioners will receive an increase in their pensions and other income support payments from 20 March 2010, through indexation. More02 Mar 2010 Our Lady of Mercy College in Heidelberg selected for cyber-safety pilot programFederal 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. More26 Feb 2010 Five Stimulus projects open across BanyuleThe 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. More09 Feb 2010 Online Support for Families at Simpson BarracksJenny 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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