The Nationals WA have committed to roll out drone technology across regional WA to give emergency services volunteers the latest equipment to assist with search and rescue and firefighting efforts. Leader Mia Davies announced The Nationals emergency services policy, worth $12.1 million, in Geraldton today alongside local MP Ian Blayney. Ms Davies said the centrepiece…
The Nationals WA have promised to deliver more qualified childcare workers in regional areas to address the skills shortage and support high quality early childhood education. Leader Mia Davies said The Nationals WA will immediately lift an exemption which prevents childcare workers in regional areas from accessing discounted course fees through the State Government’s Lower…
The Nationals WA will immediately address the shortage of qualified early learning educators within regional WA, by amending the current State Government regulations which exclude existing worker trainees from discounted course fees provided through Department of Training and Workforce Development accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTOs).
The Nationals WA will establish an Aged Care Housing Fund to support the construction of more seniors housing and independent living units in regional WA if returned to Government at the State election. Leader Mia Davies announced the commitment in Kalbarri today, alongside North West Central MP Vince Catania, and said the fund would allow…
Establishing an independent advocacy group for St John Ambulance volunteers, delivering more community paramedics to the regions, and ensuring small sub-centres have access to the latest vehicles and equipment will be key priorities for The Nationals WA if elected in March. The $40 million commitment was announced by Leader Mia Davies and health spokesperson Martin…
The Nationals commit $29 million to increase the number of community paramedics to 45 in regional WA. We will also comprehensively review ambulance funding arrangements, provide $1 million in seed funding for an Ambulance Volunteer Association and provide $10 million for the creation of a small sub-centre sustainability fund for remote ambulance centres.
Refurbishing Norman House to grow the capacity of Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) and provide a launch pad to help people transition into permanent housing will be a priority if The Nationals WA form government at the March election. The Nationals WA candidate for Albany Delma Baesjou today announced that $2 million from Royalties for…
Parent Associations play a massively important role to supporting school communities, raising money for facilities and services, and enhancing the learning experience for students. The Nationals WA think this should be rewarded – to help lighten the load we are committed to investing $10 million from Royalties for Regions towards a Regional School Parent Association…
Community Resource Centres are incredibly important to regional WA. They are community hubs and sources of information, while providing opportunities for our more vulnerable members in the community. If elected, The Nationals WA pledge to invest $91.5 million over five years into Community Resource Centres. This would include $14 million for annual operational funding, $600,000…
The Nationals WA recognise that climate change significantly affects regional communities and support transitioning to a zero-carbon economy. If elected to Government in 2021, we will commit $100 million through Royalties for Regions over five years, with $55 million being allocated towards a Land and Sea Restoration Fund for carbon farming and management. We will…