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 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…
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…
Almost 400 regional school parent associations will receive a dollar-for-dollar assistance up to $5000 under a new grants program announced by The Nationals WA today. The $10 million election commitment, funded by Royalties for Regions, will be made available for regional P&C and P&F organisations to reduce fundraising pressure and assist their contributions to improving…
The Nationals WA will boost funding and deliver certainty for WA’s Community Resource Centre (CRC) network to recognise the vital role CRCs play throughout regional WA. Leader Mia Davies said if elected The Nationals would commit $91.5 million over five years to the CRC network to underpin services they provide across the State. “Community Resource…
The Nationals WA will prioritise community safety in the Goldfields, with Leader Mia Davies and candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen pledging $1.4 million to expand the Safer Streets Patrol. Ms Davies said The Nationals were committed to reducing antisocial behaviour in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and supported initiatives like the Safer Streets Patrol. “Introduced in 2018 by the…
The Shire of Dundas is set to host a new “longest” thing – as Australia’s Longest Clean-Up event is set to join other colossal Eyre Highway attractions like Australia’s longest straight road and the world’s longest golf course. The Nationals WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen announced a $20,000 commitment from Royalties for Regions would…
Western Australia has faced extraordinary challenges over the past 11 months. Thanks to the hard work of our front-line health workers, police, and families, businesses and communities across WA, our State has enjoyed freedoms many have been denied. But as we have seen this week, the threat of COVID-19 is ever-present and we can’t be…