A big 'thank you' to Trevor Williams from Coffs Harbour Legacy Fund for visiting me and chatting about the fantastic plans in Coffs Harbour.
This month I was thrilled to see that after so much agitation and avocacy, the $4.1million of Federal Government Funding under the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program was finaly awarded to build twelve transitional housing units. These will help to address the pressing need for transitional housing for veterans and their families in crisis on the Coffs Coast.
Thank you to the Coffs Coast Legacy board and to your passionate volunteers for your commitment to make this project happen. Providing affordable & appropriate housing for Widows, small families and Veterans facing homelessness is critical.
I will always work to support and advocate for vital projects like Legacy on Albany in Coffs, Watson Place in Bellingen and the upcoming Family and Community Centre in Kempsey to help those more vulnerable in our communities have a safe and stable place to live.
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NAMBUCCA VALLEY: COME AND SEE ME AT THE PLAZA!
I will be at the new campaign office at Nambucca Plaza, right near the main entrance doors on Thursday 20 March from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.
It's a great opportunity to come and have a chat about my plans for Cowper, discuss the Federal Government issues that most effect you or any assistance that you might need in relation to Centrelink, Aged Care, NDIS, Veteran's Affairs and other governmental supports.
The Plaza office will be open a few days a week from now until the election and my passionate volunteers are there to help answer your questions!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE DISASTER RECOVERY PAYMENT: I NEED YOUR EXAMPLES!
Over the last few days I have been liaising with the office of the Minister for Emergency Management Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister regarding eligibility for our affected LGAs for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) in addition to the other disaster assistance measures. At the moment, our most effected areas such as Dorrigo and Bellingen are not included.
The AGDRP is a lump sum payment to help you if you’ve been directly affected by this declared disaster. AGDRP is not for minor damage or inconvenience. Its purpose is to help you with immediate costs if one or more of the following apply:
• the disaster caused major damage to your home or a major asset or assets that you own at your home
• you were seriously injured
• you’re the immediate family member of an Australian citizen or resident who died or is missing.
A number of areas across Cowper have seen significant flooding and damage from ex-TC Alfred. But to be eligible, people in the LGA must have been impacted with major damage to their home or major assets.
MAJOR DAMAGE TO YOUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE
Your principal place of residence has experienced major damage if, for example:
• it’s been destroyed or must be demolished
• it’s been declared structurally unsound
• this disaster has exposed the interior to the elements
• sewage has gotten inside it.
Examples of major damage to the interior of your principal place of residence are:
• flooring or furniture needs refinishing or replacing
• electrical items such as a refrigerator or washing machine have been damaged and need replacing
• metal has begun to rust, pit and corrode and needs replacing.
MAJOR DAMAGE TO A MAJOR ASSET OR ASSETS
A major asset or assets you own must be located at your principal place of residence.
Your major assets have experienced major damage if:
• they have become unusable or need to be replaced
• a water tank is damaged and needs repairing or cleaning, or the water needs to be replaced.
The asset or assets must have a combined market value of $20,000 or more. This may include buildings, vehicles, caravans, water tanks or large-scale machinery.
If you or anyone you know have been impacted in this way please contact me at pat.conaghan.mp@aph.gov.au and provide me with specific details. This will assist me to get our effected LGAs added to the eligible areas list.
If not, you may still be eligible for other disaster assistance where Cowper LGAs have been included. See
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THE FINAL STRETCH FOR SEAN GLEESON!
Just a few hours left of Pre-Poll today before election day tomorrow and we'll find out if Sean will be our next State MP for Port Macquarie.
He has been flat out over the past few weeks meeting with our community, hearing their concerns and getting the right plans in place to meet our local needs.
Mate, all I can say is 'Good Luck' and I know you'll represent our region with everything you've got!
#nswnationals
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COFFS HARBOUR: COME AND SEE ME AT THE PLAZA!
I will be at the new campaign office at Park Beach Plaza directly across from Big W on Thursday 20 March from 9am - 11am.
It's a great opportunity to come and have a chat about my plans for Cowper, discuss the Federal Government issues that most effect you or any assistance that you might need in relation to Centrelink, Aged Care, NDIS, Veteran's Affairs and other governmental supports.
The Plaza office will be open from now until the election and my passionate volunteers are there to help answer your questions!
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📈 Today’s Sydney Morning Herald has just revealed that power prices in NSW will increase by roughly 9% from July 1. That’s more strain on households already stretched to the limit and another hit to small businesses trying to stay afloat.
👎 Under Albo, with the support of the Teals and Greens, everything keeps going up—power, groceries, rent. Regional families are doing it tough and Albo broke his $275 rebate promise.
We need real energy solutions that deliver cheaper energy for the future—not just more pain. Read our energy plan by visiting www.nationalsplan.org.au
🗳️ The only way to fix this is changing who’s in charge in Ca#cowpera#auspolext election!
#cowper
#auspol
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