In this the last sitting week of the 58th Parliament, Member for Morwell, Russell Northe was today able to ask the State Government if it would finally increase funding to Lifeline Gippsland to help reduce the incidence of suicide in our community. “Additional funding to this incredible organisation would make such a positive difference and…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the State Government Minister for Mental Health, pleading for action regarding the minimal State Government funding that Lifeline Gippsland receives. “Last month I had the utmost pleasure in attending Lifeline Gippsland’s 50-year celebrations, where we reflected and celebrated Lifeline Gippsland’s fabulous commitment and contribution to the mental…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has written to the State Government Minister for Mental Health, Martin Foley seeking answers on behalf of the Gippsland community on how it intends to spend the money it has allocated in its most recent budgets. “In the last two Victorian budgets, the Andrew’s Government has in its own words…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has called upon the Minister for Public Transport and the Victorian Government to give Latrobe Valley seniors a fair go when it comes to the costs of using trains and buses in our region. “Currently, there are discriminatory pricing rates that favour city commuters and disadvantage some regional communities –…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today launched his policy initiative to double Government funding for Lifeline Gippsland. “I believe we need to acknowledge the tremendous work of everyone who is involved in supporting Lifeline’s 24-hour, 7 day a week Telephone Crisis Support line, and I therefore propose that Government funding be increased to $270…
Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today launched his policy initiative to address what he calls “the scourge of drugs” in our community. “My initiative calls for a commitment to build a dedicated drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation facility to be built in Central Gippsland,” Mr Northe said. “Families within the Morwell electorate have battled…
In the wake of community consternation over the past couple of years regarding the closure of major businesses such as Hazelwood Power Station, Carter Holt Harvey, and Target – just to name a few – Member for Morwell, Russell Northe has today announced a new policy initiative that delivers local infrastructure, creates hundreds of local…
Berry Street Morwell provides young people in the Latrobe Valley, who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle, with the opportunity to participate in a Learner Driver Mentor Program. This program allows young people, who would otherwise not have the opportunity, to gain the driving experience required to apply for a probationary…
In Parliament this week Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called for answers from the Minister for Employment regarding the State Government’s failure to support job-creating projects in Latrobe City. “Employment in Latrobe City has risen 22% since the Andrew’s Government took office. They certainly like to talk about all the work they’re doing to…
Sports clubs in the Morwell Electorate can be supported to create new opportunities to get women, girls and less active Victorians playing sport thanks to around $400,000 in VicHealth grants now up for grabs. The latest round of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants, which open today, provides funding of up to $3,000 or up to $10,000…