Bulk billing rates rise by 4.5%
More GPs are bulk billing patients in Robertson as a result of the tripling of the bulk billing incentive by the Federal Government, with over two million additional bulk billed…
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New program will strengthen nursing workforce
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says a new scholarship from the Federal Government will help strengthen the Central Coast’s nursing workforce. The $50.2M Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program…
Boost for Killcare surf club
Killcare Surf Life Saving Club has received $4,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants Program. Member for Robertson Gordon Reid popped by to deliver the cheque and said surf…
Huge haul at Avoca Beach clean-up
A lively group of volunteers removed 11.5kg of rubbish from Avoca Beach on June 8, during a community clean-up organised by Plastic Free Avoca Beach for World Clean Up Day….
PM pops in to deliver on infrastructure funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was on the Central Coast on Wednesday, June 12, to deliver on the Federal Government’s $2.5M pledge to fund a new building for the Kincumber Roos…
Boost for marine rescue
Terrigal Marine Rescue is set to buy new battery systems to ensure continued operations of the base following a power failure during weather events or disasters. A grant of $1,000…
Support for Terrigal Rugby
Terrigal Rugby Club has received $4,950 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The funds will be used to buy several items to support volunteers including line marking machines, anti-fatigue…
Hannah a finalist in inclusive awards
Central Coast resident Hannah Venn-Brown has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 Australian LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Awards in the Sally Webster Ally Award category. She manages Services Australia’s HR…
Tech grant for Macs surf club
MacMasters Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The funds will used to buy much-needed technology including iPads and other equipment to…
Support for language schools
Four community language schools in the Robertson electorate have received support from the Federal Government’s Community Language School Grants, with a total of $92,700 going to local language schools. Across…
Boost for junior rugby union
Central Coast Junior Rugby Union (CCJRU) has received $2,562 through the Federal Labor Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The sporting organisation plans to use the funding to support its volunteers in…
Grants for Terrigal Wamberal Sharks volunteers
Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2023/24 Volunteer Grants. The club plans to use the funds to purchase critical equipment to help…
Subsidised childcare now available on Saturdays
Indigo Early Learning Centre is providing early learning and care services on Saturdays from 8am to 5pm at its Forresters Beach centre. Following an early childhood education and care forum,…
New recruit for Clean4Shore
Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid recently joined Clean4Shore on a mission to remove pollution from mangroves at West Gosford. The group also included students and teachers from Narara Valley…
Brisbania students visit Parliament
Year 6 students from Brisbania Public School saw Parliament House up close on Wednesday, May 15. Students, teachers and parents were welcomed by Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid. As…
A “cost of living” budget
An energy rebate for every household, tax cuts for all and an increase in Commonwealth rent assistance are the big take-aways from this week’s Federal Budget for Central Coast residents….
30,000 Coasties to benefit from cuts to student debt
More than 30,000 people on the Central Coast will benefit from the Federal Government’s decision to cut student debt. The move will wipe about $3 billion in student debt nationwide–…
Council to readjust parking spaces at Saratoga
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid says commonsense has prevailed, with Central Coast Council set to adjust eight car spaces at Saratoga shops. Reid raised the red flag following recent changes…
Council to look into zebra crossing for Kariong
Central Coast Council will look into providing a zebra crossing on Langford Dr adjacent Kariong Public School and Kariong Childcare Centre, with community concerns that the existing crossing is not…
Pharmacists to give flu shots in aged care homes
Residents in aged care and disability homes are now eligible to have free flu and other National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines at the homes, administered by pharmacists. The Federal Government’s…