Oct 17, 2023 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has accused the Albanese Government of abandoning local sporting and community groups with its failure to provide ongoing funding for the Stronger Communities Program (SCP). Speaking in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said...
Mar 29, 2022 | Latest News
Funding to support local community sporting events is now available through the Federal Government. Local MP Darren Chester said local groups and event organisers could now apply for financial support through the Regional Sports Events Fund. “Coronavirus restrictions...
Sep 28, 2021 | Latest News
Applications for the second round of the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program have now opened. Local MP Darren Chester said the program was a part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund to help communities prepare for drought. “This program is...
Sep 14, 2021 | Latest News
Funding is available to improve soil management practices through the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants: Soil Extension Activities program. Local MP Darren Chester said local organisations and individuals can apply for grants of up to $250,000 to undertake...
Jul 16, 2021 | Latest News
Manufacturers, research institutions and organisations in Gippsland are being encouraged to work together on job-creating projects as part of the $800 million Collaboration stream of the Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). Local MP Darren Chester says the...