As seen on the April 2020 issue of Philippine Tribune As COVID-19 rocks the economy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made public a $23 billion stimulus package in an effort to prevent a recession. Around 6.5million pensioners and people who receive government benefits that include families earning less than $100,000 will get one-off payments of […]
Category: Government Grants
Federal Government announces $600 million boost for pensioners
As seen on the August 2019 issue of The Philippine Sentinel The Federal Government has announced it will spend $600 million on a pension boost for older Australians, under long-awaited changes to deeming rates. The Government will promise up to $1,053 a year for part-pensioners and those who receive other federal allowances in a change […]
New Child Care Subsidy
From July 2, 2018, one new Child Care Subsidy will replace the two current child care payments. This transition will happen automatically.
New Child Care Subsidy
From July 2, 2018, one new Child Care Subsidy will replace the two current child care payments. This transition will happen automatically.
Thousands of Australians to lose their Centrelink benefits
Hundreds of thousands on the dole stand to lose their benefits if they have outstanding court fines or if they are running from the law.
Further cuts to SBS will “devastate” content by Nick Trainor
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) provides multilingual and multicultural radio, television and digital media services that reflect Australia’s multicultural society. It broadcasts programs that reflect the cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity of the Australian community.
Dental Care Plan to end soon
Dentists are warning patients will be put at risk and millions of dollars wasted because of the Federal Government’s rapid shut down of the chronic disease dental scheme.
How wisely will MPC use $34,000?
There was much jubilation on the part of Philippine Australian Community Foundation (PACF) directors when NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell declared that their application for a grant has been approved.
NSW Premier approves funding for new structure at Schofields by Jaime K. Pimentel
Construction of a new under-cover area at the Filipino multipurpose centre in Schofields may start as early as this month of June, following approval of a NSW Government grant of $34,000 for the structure.
Boost for pensioners in Chifley
Federal Member for Chifley, Ed Husic has welcomed the Gillard Government’s announcement that local pensioners have received an increase in their payments to help them balance the household budget.
Youth funding boost to encourage culture and creativity
Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic encouraged local organisations to apply for government grants to support the artistic and creative development of young people. “The Government, in understanding the importance of arts and culture to young people, has placed the emphasis of this year’s grants on arts and creative enterprises.” “As Chifley is the second […]