Families with young children in Waggrakine will be the benefactors from significant investment at their local primary school should The Nationals WA form Government in March. Today, Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney pledged $2.5m for Waggrakine Primary School to build a four classroom block to replace transportable classrooms, providing a permanent base for the school…
The Nationals WA have warned regional voters to look beyond the spectre of the COVID-19 pandemic when heading to the ballot box this March. Leader Mia Davies said the introduction of electoral reform legislation, or one-vote-one-value, in the Upper House was a real risk and would give the Perth-based political party power to scrap Royalties…
The Nationals WA will commit $140 million to enhance mental health service delivery in the regions and conduct an urgent review of WA’s mental health network to identify gaps and prioritise future spending. Leader Mia Davies announced the policy today which was developed in consultation with mental health stakeholders. “The Nationals WA believe all patients,…
Should The Nationals WA return to Government in March, they will commit to developing a Future Housing Strategy for Geraldton to help tackle homelessness and public housing constraints, according to Local Member Ian Blayney. The strategy will focus on investigating models of sustainable housing programs and services, ensuring they are effective and appropriate as well…
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…