Pat Conaghan MP

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Feb 18 2025 Pat Conaghan MP calls on the Federal Government to rethink its disastrous decision on intravitreal eye injections Pat Conaghan, Federal Member for Cowper, has slammed the Albanese Labor Government for its reckless decision to remove private health insurance rebates for sight-saving intravitreal injections, warning that it will force thousands of patients in regional Australia to either pay unaffordable out-of-pocket costs or go blind.

Blind and Broke: Labor’s Health Policy Pushing Cowper Residents to Despair
Feb 13 2025 The Legacy on Albany Project Secures $4.1 Million to Provide Housing for Veterans and Widows in Coffs Harbour In a major win for veterans, widows, and families facing housing insecurity, the Legacy on Albany project has secured $4.1 million in funding under the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program (VAHP). This crucial investment will enable Coffs Coast Legacy to build transitional housing units at 94 Albany Street, Coffs Harbour, providing a safe and stable environment for those in need. The funding approval is a direct result of continued advocacy and support from Pat Conaghan, Federal MP for Cowper, who has worked tirelessly to ensure that the government recognises the urgent housing crisis impacting veterans and widows in the Coffs Harbour region. "This project is about providing dignity, security, and a future for those who have served our country and now find themselves in vulnerable circumstances. The severe lack of affordable housing in Coffs Harbour has left many veterans and widows without safe options, and this funding is a critical step toward addressing that," said Pat Conaghan, Federal MP for Cowper.

$4.1 Million to Provide Housing for Veterans and Widows in Coffs Harbour
Feb 03 2025

Oxley Highway at Wrights Road and Lake Road Project
Jan 21 2025 Locally, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has thrown his full support behind the initiative, highlighting its significance for small businesses in the Mid North Coast region, particularly those in hospitality. “Hospitality businesses in our region have been doing it tough, battling rising costs and shrinking margins. This tax break will be a real game-changer for small operators, allowing them to reinvest in their staff, reward loyal customers and drive much-needed activity into their businesses,” Mr Conaghan said. “We have incredible cafes, restaurants and pubs here in Cowper that are vital to our local economy and community spirit. This policy is about giving them the support they need to recover and thrive in a challenging economic climate.”

$20,000 Tax Deduction to Ease Red Tape for Small Businesses
Jan 08 2025 2025 Stronger Communities Programme Round 9

Apply for 2025 Stronger Communities Programme Grant Round 9 – Your Guide to Building Better Community Infrastructure
Dec 10 2024

Build Stronger Connections: Funding Support for Local Volunteers Grants 2024 – 2025
Dec 09 2024 Local Sporting Champions Grant, youth athletes, sports funding, financial support for athletes, Sport Australia, regional sports, Mid North Coast, funding for young athletes, grants for competitions, travel and accommodation assistance for sports. Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Bowraville, Crescent Head, Dorrigo, Gladstone, Hat Head, Kempsey, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, South West Rocks, Ulong, Urunga

Fueling Success: Local Sporting Champions Grant and Its Impact on the Mid North Coast
Nov 16 2024 Cutting-edge educational facilities development in Nambucca Valley - Pat Conaghan MP - The Nationals secured funding of $3.5 million through the Building Better Regions for the Nambucca Valley in the Cowper electorate. 2024

Stage 8 at Nambucca Valley Christian Community School Officially Opened
Mar 15 2024 Emmaus Village Officially Opens: A Game-Changer for Dementia Care in Regional NSW Port Macquarie Celebrates the Launch of a Groundbreaking Dementia Care Facility In March 2024, the doors to Emmaus Village officially opened, marking a new era in dementia care for the Mid North Coast of NSW. This state-of-the-art $28 million facility, spearheaded by St Agnes’ Catholic Parish, is designed to provide a compassionate and innovative approach to caring for individuals living with dementia. The project, supported by $11.5 million in federal and state government funding, has been years in the making. Emmaus Village represents a culmination of community vision, government support, and global best practices in aged care.

Emmaus Village Officially Opens: A Game-Changer for Dementia Care in Port Macquarie
Aug 23 2023

Nambucca Heads Community Set to Bolster Critical Emergency Credentials
Aug 23 2023

Crescent Head country Club Upgrade Works Tee Off
Aug 23 2023

Foreign Investment puts upward pressure on housing market
Mar 14 2023

Call for More Specific Legislation Around the Sale of Vape Products
Mar 14 2023

Call to Support Early Parkinson’s Intervention in Budget
Mar 14 2023

Labor’s Desperate Deal Passes Bill Not Fit For Purspose
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