Jan 21, 2020 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is urging all levels of government to maximise local job opportunities as part of the bushfire recovery effort. Mr Chester said local farmers and businesses were suffering as a direct result of the fires and evacuation...
Jan 15, 2020 | Latest News
Primary producers who suffered property losses in bushfire affected East Gippsland will be eligible for grants of up to $75,000. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester welcomed the funding and said it would provide much needed help to begin rebuilding. “Our...
Jan 13, 2020 | Latest News
The Federal Government will provide more mental health support services for people impacted by the on-going bushfire disaster. An initial $76 million will fund free counselling sessions, extra Medicare and tele-health consultations, an expansion of headspace services...
Jan 7, 2020 | Latest News
HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY BUSHFIRES People affected by the bushfires in East Gippsland are eligible for a range of services and support. Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said navigating the help available could be confusing but encouraged...
Dec 10, 2019 | Latest News, Putting Locals First
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is supporting Paynesville Business and Tourism Association’s ‘top 10 actions’ to improve the region. Mr Chester has congratulated the community leaders for developing a plan to make Paynesville an even better place to live,...
