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…
DetailsEstablishing 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…
DetailsRefurbishing 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…
DetailsAlmost 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsWestern 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…
DetailsNationals Leader Mia Davies has written to the Premier today in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak seeking clarification on a number of matters relating to the lockdown and Government response. “The Nationals accept the advice of the Chief Health Officer and WA Police Commissioner on this serious situation, and we urge all West Australians to…
DetailsCreating environmentally sustainable communities, delivering healthier waterways and coastal areas and protecting biodiversity hotspots will be prioritised under a new $100 million environmental initiative announced by The Nationals WA. Leader Mia Davies made the $100 million commitment – the largest ever for environmental initiatives in regional WA – in Albany today alongside local landcare and…
Details
