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Here you will find information on what Jenny is saying about issues and events important to people living in Jagajaga. 19 Aug 2008 Can local schools become solar schools?How fantastic would it be for every school in our community to have the ability to generate their own clean power? More14 Aug 2008 Jenny Macklin welcomes Melbourne City Mission’s decision to keep the Eltham Retirement CentreJenny Macklin today welcomed the decision by Melbourne City Mission to terminate the sale of the Eltham Retirement Centre in Eltham. More12 Aug 2008 A healthy start for Jagajaga kids!Jenny Macklin MP, Member of Jagajaga, today encouraged local parents to take advantage of the Healthy Kids Check to make sure their kids are fit, healthy and ready to start school. More23 Jul 2008 Funding for voulunteers of Banyule extendedVolunteers of Banyule will be provided with over $53,000 as part of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Management Program. More16 Jul 2008 Jenny Macklin launches Pensioners and Seniors KitJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today launched her new Pensioners and Seniors Kit while visiting seniors at Leith Park Retirement Village in St. Helena. More02 Jul 2008 Jenny Macklin reminds parents to collect receipts for education tax refundJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, reminded local parents to start collecting receipts for their education expenses from today so they can benefit from the new Education Tax Refund, which is payable at the end of the 2008-09 financial year. More01 Jul 2008 Communities invited to seek funding to fight binge drinkingJenny Macklin MP, Member for Jagajaga, today invited local community groups to apply for funding to run programs to help fight binge drinking as part of the Federal Government’s National Binge Drinking Strategy. More25 Jun 2008 Funding to help Heidelberg Repatriation Veterans’ CentreThe Heidelberg Repatriation Veterans’ Centre will be provided with $17,243 as part of the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training grant program. More25 Jun 2008 Help save on energy costsJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed three new initiatives from the Rudd Government to help householders save energy and money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More16 Jun 2008 $92,000 for West Heidelberg Community Legal CentreJenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed the announcement of over $92,000 for the West Heidelberg Community Legal Centre based at Banyule Community Health. More13 Jun 2008 Nominations open for 2008 Commonwealth Sport Achievement AwardsJenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, is calling for nominations for the local 2008 Commonwealth Sport Achievement Awards in Jagajaga. More10 Jun 2008 Jenny Macklin calls on community to put forward ideas for new Early Learning and Care CentresThe Member for Jagajaga, Jenny Macklin MP, today called on community members and organisations to put forward ideas for new childcare centres in our local area. More10 Jun 2008 National E-security Awareness WeekJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today offered new ideas on how to stay smart online. More10 Jun 2008 Supporting Successful Community Programs in JagajagaThe Australian Government has allocated almost $300,000 to fund family support programs such as I’m a Dad and ongoing counselling at the Children’s Protection Society (CPS) in West Heidelberg. More27 May 2008 Funding for Carer Respite Services ExtendedNillumbik Community Health Service will be provided with over $77,000 as part of the Federal Government’s National Respite for Carers Program and the Commonwealth Carelink Program. More26 May 2008 Vietnam Veteran study announcedJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has encouraged local Vietnam War Veterans and their families to participate in one of the most significant research programs ever undertaken into the health of Australia's veteran community. More14 May 2008 $15 million commitment for the Austin’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer CentreFifteen million dollars has been allocated towards the establishment of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre at the Austin Hospital in the first Rudd Government budget. More14 May 2008 $14.3 million one-off payment to La Trobe UniversityJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has welcomed the Rudd Government’s Budget announcement of a $14 million special one-off payment to La Trobe University. More14 May 2008 Child care commitment honoured for HurstbridgeJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga has welcomed the announcement of a new early learning and child care centre for Hurstbridge. More09 May 2008 Watsonia Primary School’s new toilets unveiled!Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga and Colin Brooks MP, State Member for Bundoora, today opened the newly upgraded toilet block and storage facilities at Watsonia Primary School. More08 May 2008 Volunteers Week celebrations!Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, is inviting local volunteers to come and celebrate Volunteers Week with her at a morning tea on Friday 23 May. More02 May 2008 Walk safely to school dayDuring today’s beautiful sunny morning, Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, walked up Eltham’s hills along with a team of students from Our Lady Help of Christians Walking School Bus in recognition of Walk Safely to School Day. More10 Apr 2008 Australian Government funds Aurora Community CentreThe Australian Government has committed $568,000 to establish a community centre for the Aurora Estate in Epping North, to provide the fast growing community with a base for a range of activities and meetings. More03 Apr 2008 Jenny Macklin announces Families Week Photographic Competition!Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today invited local students to get out their cameras and participate in her Families week photographic competition. More31 Mar 2008 Child Care Centre in Hurstbridge“The Rudd Labour Government will be honouring our election commitments, including the commitment to support the establishment of a child care centre in Hurstbridge”, Jenny Macklin, Federal Member for Jagajaga, said today. More19 Mar 2008 Boost in allowances and pensions for over 17,000 local residentsOver 17,000 local residents will benefit from increased and more regular financial payments from the Australian Government from this Thursday 20 March. More11 Mar 2008 Local kids to benefit from teen dental planJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today congratulated the Rudd Government on their announcement of a Teen Dental Plan. More11 Mar 2008 Up to 8,000 Banyule families to benefit from Teen Dental PlanThe Teen Dental Plan will assist local families with teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 with dental costs. More11 Feb 2008 Jenny Macklin MP invites emergency volunteer support fund applicationsJenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, today invited local volunteer groups to apply for funding through the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF). More30 Jan 2008 Local Member writes to Telstra CEO seeking answersIn response to local concerns about Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) internet availability in the Macleod and Springthorpe area, Jenny Macklin MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga, has written to Telstra CEO Sol Trujillo seeking a solution to this problem. More
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