The Federal Government has today announced a $45.8 million head contract to deliver critical upgrades at Puckapunyal Military Area, delivering a significant economic boost to regional Victoria. In line with the Federal Government’s commitment to support Indigenous businesses, Barpa Pty Ltd, a proud and dynamic Australian Indigenous construction company, has been awarded the contract. Ms…
STATEMENT FROM DAMIAN DRUM MP Re: SPC mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all staff by end of November 2021 “I applaud SPC’s decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all of its staff by the end of November. “It is a courageous decision and one that sets the tone for corporate Australia, particularly in light of the…
A federally funded program helping Goulburn Valley youths who are experiencing mental illness find work is being extended so more young people can seek employment opportunities. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the Shepparton headspace site would continue to run its successful Individual Placement and Support Program that addresses barriers preventing people with mental…
Yarrawonga Airport is set to undergo its second major upgrade in 12 months with the airport’s owner – Moira Shire Council – awarded Federal Government funding of $300,000. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the funding, which comes via round two of the Government’s Regional Airports Program, would allow for an upgrade of the…
Two La Trobe University students residing within the Nicholls electorate are among four recipients of tertiary scholarships – valued at up to $20,000 each – from the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the scholarships – valued at $5000 for each year of undergraduate study – were open to La…
Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, today welcomes the allocation of an additional $1.4 million to support vital childcare services in the region and help meet the needs of local families. Mr Drum said 17 services in the Nicholls electorate would receive funding through the Federal Government’s Community Childcare Fund (CCCF), which is designed to…
Drought Resilience Leaders pilot program launched today in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. The pilot will support community members to be trained in leadership and undertake a community activity to build drought resilience in the region. A new leadership program that forms part of the Federal Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund launched today in the Goulburn…
Echuca’s Paramount Cinemas has been granted $60,000 as part of a Federal Government fund that is assisting independent cinema operators that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) had so far supported 158 cinemas across…
Companies across the Nicholls electorate are being encouraged to nominate for the Australian Export Awards, where successful exporters will be recognised for the important contribution they make to the economy and community. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the 59th Australian Export Awards would showcase success stories in 13 categories, with the Australian Exporter…
Communities in the electorate of Nicholls will benefit significantly from $2.1 million in funding via round three of the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Basin Economic Development Program. Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, said the grants would help strengthen and diversify the economies of Goulburn Valley communities impacted by aspects of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Mr…