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.
Almost two years since telehealth was introduced by the Morrison Government as a temporary initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 100 million services have now been delivered across the nation, including 36,345,112 in Victoria.
Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service have a new GP onsite helping to care for local patients thanks to a Morrison Government pilot scheme that supports GPs in rural and remote areas with wage funding and mentoring while they gain their general practice qualification.
Over 38,000 people in Wannon will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 March to help them keep up with the changes in the cost of living.
More bridges across Wannon could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Morrison Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP).
The Morrison Government is delivering $206,450 under round six of the highly successful Safer Communities Fund to improve community safety in Warrnambool and help marginalised youth to build resilience, strengthen community connections and job readiness skills.
Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said this would help local community groups reduce their power bills and emissions while also supporting local jobs.
Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan said an Aged Care Specialist Officer is now available in Warrnambool, to provide senior Australians and their families with personalised support to assist them to navigate the aged care system.
The search is on for Australia’s top veteran employers and employees, with nominations now open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has welcomed the announcement of over $4 million in funding for the Portland-Nelson Road at Mount Richmond thanks to a funding boost under the Road Safety Program.
The Morrison Government is investing in a stronger psychiatry workforce to deliver mental health services and support where and when people need it, including in Warrnambool.
Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan has welcomed the announcement of the Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program to mark the Platinum Jubilee (70 years of service) of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in 2022.
The Morrison Government continues to provide critical support to community museums, galleries, and historical societies across regional and remote Australia under the second batch of $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism (CHART) program.
