Local Federal Member for Dunkley, Bruce Billson, today encouraged local preschools in Dunkley to nominate for a place in the 2015 Early Learning Languages Australia trial. Mr Billson said expressions of interest have now opened to be one of 40 preschools nationwide to take part in the trial which will see languages other than English…
Local Federal MP for Frankston Bruce Billson today officially opened the city’s new $49.7 million Peninsula Aquatic and Recreation Centre (PARC). Mr Billson said today is a celebration of the hard work of many in the community who have brought this state-of-the-art facility to fruition. “There are 120,000 residents in the City of Frankston, including…
Business and retail experts will join together early next month to host a free seminar in Frankston to offer tips and advice to small business owners and entrepreneurs on how to grow their business online. Local Federal MP for Dunkley, Bruce Billson, said the seminar is a great opportunity for current and future business owners…
Assistant Minister for Education Sussan Ley has met with local child care providers at a roundtable hosted by local federal MP Bruce Billson as the Government takes a closer look at the sector which saw fees increase 53 per cent under the previous Labor Government. Mr Billson and Ms Ley have encouraged the community to…
Around 2600 households and businesses in Dunkley are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with build preparation work now underway. In coming weeks, work will be visible in streets as pre-construction activity begins, such as the clearing of Telstra’s pits and ducts. Premises included in the build preparations sites released…
Local Federal MP Bruce Billson today announced that Avocare has been selected to deliver the new Work for the Dole Coordinator services for the Mornington Peninsula. The Government is committed to a reinvigorated Work for the Dole programme which helps young job seekers remain active and engaged while looking for work while at the same…
The Mornington Peninsula will be one of 14 locations across the country where the Abbott Government will fund a specialist prostate cancer nurse to provide support for patients, their families and carers. Local Federal MP Bruce Billson said the Prostate Cancer Nurse Initiative will result in improved access to multidisciplinary specialists and services, continuity of…
Pedestrians and people with vision impairment can now safely cross the Nepean Highway at Canadian Bay Road, Mt Eliza, thanks to the recent pedestrian safety upgrade. Local Federal Member for Dunkley, Bruce Billson, said he had been campaigning for the safety upgrade since local constituent Robert Spicer highlighted safety concerns at the intersection earlier this…
Local Federal Member for Dunkley today announced young people aged between 17 and 24 in Dunkley will be among the first to join the Australian Government’s Green Army and become part of the largest environmental movement in Australia’s history. Mr Billson said the first round of Green Army projects will get underway in the coming…
The Government has declared Thursday 7 August 2014 to be a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. On this day, flags on all Government buildings, here and overseas, will be flown at half-mast. The Government has arranged for a National Memorial Service to take place at St Patrick’s…