Communities across the Far North will receive a significant boost following the announcement of four successful projects* under the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the community-based projects were a positive investment in the region’s future. “I am a big supporter of the arts and we are very fortunate…
The Federal Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations across Far North Queensland. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced 23 organisations* across Cairns, Cape York and Torres Strait would benefit from the Federal Government’s 2018 NAIDOC Week grants round. He said…
Extra child care support for more families in the Far North is here with the Federal Government’s new child care system kicking in earlier this week. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has welcomed the new system, saying the reforms will provide much-needed child care relief for local families. “I have spoken to mums and dads…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called on community organisations across Cairns and Far North Queensland to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their hard-working volunteers. Mr Entsch said the Federal Government was providing grants valued between $1,000 and $5,000 to not-for-profit organisations. “The grants can be used towards the cost of…