As part of the Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger future, the 2022-23 Budget has delivered for Western District Health Service and the Hamilton region.
The Morrison Government’s plan for a stronger future provides cost of living relief, creates more jobs, guarantees the essential services, and keeps Australians safe, including in Wannon.
Significant funding commitments in the 2022-23 Budget will drive the growth of towns and communities across Wannon, creating jobs and driving our economic growth into the future.
The Morrison Government is investing $296.5 million in regional, rural, and remote health in the 2022–23 Budget, to improve access to healthcare for people in country Australia, including those in Wannon.
More road and community infrastructure projects will be rolled out across Wannon, thanks to a further $500 million in funding for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program
The Australian Government has committed $2.2 million to fund a business case that will evaluate the upgrade of the Maroona to Portland Port Rail Line in south-western Victoria.
The Morrison Government is investing an additional $52.3 million in funding for Lifeline Australia over four years from July 2022, in recognition of the critical support the service provides to Australians.
The Morrison Government is supporting local businesses in Wannon and delivering on its commitment to lift standards of conduct in the franchising sector by increasing penalties for breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has backed a new strategy and increased funding in the Federal Budget to protect the community from terrorism, declaring the Government’s priority was the safety of residents.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, said Surf Lifesaving clubs are a part of our nation’s cultural landscape, and are an essential part of our local communities. Surf Lifesaving clubs bring people together not only as a competitive surf sport, but also provide vital volunteer lifeguard services.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, welcomed the top up of the now $220 million RISE Fund, which has played such a vital role in the resurgence of the arts and entertainment sector in Wannon, supporting jobs and getting locals back into their favourite venues to support artists and the resurgence of our local economy.”
Women and girls living with endometriosis in Wannon will soon have access to improved diagnosis, care, and treatment, with the Morrison Government announcing new specialised endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics in every state and territory.
The Morrison Government will establish a new headspace service in Hamilton to provide additional mental health support for young people in the region.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said that the new centre will be a critical resource for the young people of Hamilton and surrounding communities.
The electorate of Wannon will have access to a significantly more capable NBN network following a $480 million investment by the Morrison Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
Regional airports or aerodromes across Wannon can now apply for their share of $29 million available to support vital safety and accessibility upgrades.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has welcomed a new push to crackdown on cyber-criminals, saying it will help make our local community safer into the future.
As part of our plan for a stronger future, the Morrison Government will extend the National Ice Action Strategy (NIAS), investing more than $343 million over four years in the ongoing fight to reduce the impact of ice, other drugs and alcohol.
The Morrison Government is investing a further $150 million into a range of measures to deliver on our commitment to ending family, domestic and sexual violence.
With the MRI for U&I Appeal approaching the $1 million mark, Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan is advocating for an MRI licence, to ensure local patients have access to Medicare-subsidised scans.
