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Here you will find information on what Jenny is saying about issues and events important to people living in Jagajaga. 11 Nov 2008 Community remembers fallen diggersJenny Macklin today payed tribute to the 102,000 Australians who have died serving their country in wars, conflicts and peace operations. More22 Oct 2008 Economic package to support families, pensioners and first home owners while protecting Australia’s economy10,500 local residents who receive the aged pension and the 3,300 local residents who receive the disability support pension will benefit from the Rudd Government’s Economic Security Strategy. It will provide much needed support to local pensioners, families, and first home buyers while helping protect Australia’s economy from the global economic crisis. More13 Oct 2008 Jenny Macklin wishes oldest Australian a happy birthdayJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today congratulated local Viewbank resident Emily Beatrice “Bea” Riley on reaching the remarkable milestone of her 112th birthday. More03 Oct 2008 Jenny Macklin visits Mission Australia’s job creation projectJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today visited Mission Australia’s Urban Renewal Enterprise Employment Program (UREEP) in West Heidelberg. More02 Oct 2008 National Science week grants now openFunding is now available for individuals or groups to help run an event during National Science Week 2009, which runs from 15 – 23 August 2009. More01 Oct 2008 Liberals stand in the way of relief for 5000 families in BanyuleThe Liberal’s decision to block the Rudd Government’s changes to the Medicare Surcharge Levy in the Senate will mean that over 5000 families in Banyule will miss out on much needed financial relief. More01 Oct 2008 2009 Jagajaga Community Australia Day AwardsJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today called for nominations for the 2009 Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards. More27 Sep 2008 New website gives children the best head startJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today welcomed the launch of mychild.gov.au, which is an interactive website for parents and carers, and encouraged community members to visit the site. More18 Sep 2008 Rudd Government improves support for Women with breast cancerJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today welcomed the announcement that Medicare will provide a $400 subsidy to help breast cancer survivors access breast prostheses. More18 Sep 2008 Jenny Macklin announces the 2008 Commonwealth Sports Awards winnersJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today congratulated the winners of the 2008 Commonwealth Sports Awards. More09 Sep 2008 Helping volunteers pay for petrolNot-for-profit organisations will now be able to receive up to $2,500 to help pay for their volunteers’ petrol bills as part of the Australian Government’s $21 million Volunteer Grants Program 2008. More25 Aug 2008 Where are our local Black Spots?Now is the time for local residents to take advantage of next year’s 33 per cent increase in Black Spot funding, Jenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, said today. More19 Aug 2008 Can local schools become solar schools?How fantastic would it be for every school in our community to have the ability to generate their own clean power? More14 Aug 2008 Jenny Macklin welcomes Melbourne City Mission’s decision to keep the Eltham Retirement CentreJenny Macklin today welcomed the decision by Melbourne City Mission to terminate the sale of the Eltham Retirement Centre in Eltham. More12 Aug 2008 A healthy start for Jagajaga kids!Jenny Macklin MP, Member of Jagajaga, today encouraged local parents to take advantage of the Healthy Kids Check to make sure their kids are fit, healthy and ready to start school. More23 Jul 2008 Funding for voulunteers of Banyule extendedVolunteers of Banyule will be provided with over $53,000 as part of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Management Program. More16 Jul 2008 Jenny Macklin launches Pensioners and Seniors KitJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today launched her new Pensioners and Seniors Kit while visiting seniors at Leith Park Retirement Village in St. Helena. More02 Jul 2008 Jenny Macklin reminds parents to collect receipts for education tax refundJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, reminded local parents to start collecting receipts for their education expenses from today so they can benefit from the new Education Tax Refund, which is payable at the end of the 2008-09 financial year. More01 Jul 2008 Communities invited to seek funding to fight binge drinkingJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today invited local community groups to apply for funding to run programs to help fight binge drinking as part of the Federal Government’s National Binge Drinking Strategy. More25 Jun 2008 Funding to help Heidelberg Repatriation Veterans’ CentreThe Heidelberg Repatriation Veterans’ Centre will be provided with $17,243 as part of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training grant program. More25 Jun 2008 Help save on energy costsJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed three new initiatives from the Rudd Government to help householders save energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More16 Jun 2008 $92,000 for West Heidelberg Community Legal CentreJenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed the announcement of over $92,000 for the West Heidelberg Community Legal Centre based at Banyule Community Health. More13 Jun 2008 Nominations open for 2008 Commonwealth Sport Achievement AwardsJenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, is calling for nominations for the local 2008 Commonwealth Sport Achievement Awards in Jagajaga. More10 Jun 2008 Jenny Macklin calls on community to put forward ideas for new Early Learning and Care CentresThe Member for Jagajaga, Jenny Macklin MP, today called on community members and organisations to put forward ideas for new childcare centres in our local area. More10 Jun 2008 National E-security Awareness WeekJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today offered new ideas on how to stay smart online. More10 Jun 2008 Supporting Successful Community Programs in JagajagaThe Australian Government has allocated almost $300,000 to fund family support programs such as I’m a Dad and ongoing counselling at the Children’s Protection Society (CPS) in West Heidelberg. More27 May 2008 Funding for Carer Respite Services ExtendedNillumbik Community Health Service will be provided with over $77,000 as part of the Federal Government’s National Respite for Carers Program and the Commonwealth Carelink Program. More26 May 2008 Vietnam Veteran study announcedJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has encouraged local Vietnam War Veterans and their families to participate in one of the most significant research programs ever undertaken into the health of Australia's veteran community. More14 May 2008 $15 million commitment for the Austin’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer CentreFifteen million dollars has been allocated towards the establishment of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre at the Austin Hospital in the first Rudd Government budget. More14 May 2008 $14.3 million one-off payment to La Trobe UniversityJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed the Rudd Government’s Budget announcement of a $14 million special one-off payment to La Trobe University. More
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