The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging sporting clubs, active recreation groups and community organisations across the Mildura electorate to apply for the latest round of the Regional All Abilities Participation Grants. Grants of up to $25,000 are available to help grassroots clubs and not-for-profit organisations create more opportunities for people with disability…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging eligible local organisations to apply for funding through the Victorian Government’s Community Food Security Program – Local Grants. The program supports food relief and food security initiatives that help Victorians access healthy and culturally appropriate food. It aims to meet growing demand for food relief, strengthen…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local secondary schools, community organisations and social enterprises to apply for the latest round of Future Ready grants, aimed at helping young people build skills, confidence and connections for life beyond school. The two-year grants range from $24,000 to $168,000 and support programs that help young…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging locals to nominate hardworking individuals and organisations for the 2026 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. The annual awards recognise people and groups who are making significant contributions to strengthening multiculturalism, promoting inclusion and building stronger community connections across Victoria. The awards are open to both paid and…
Students across Victoria have an opportunity to share their views on their issues affecting their communities as part of an annual Parliament of Victoria competition. The Parliament Prize, which opened this week, encourages students in years 5 to 12 to submit a video of themselves delivering a Member’s Statement on a local issue, as MPs…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is reminding locals to take advantage of the latest round of the Power Saving Bonus, before applications close later this month. The $100 payment is available to all eligible households, including those who received the bonus in previous rounds. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said the…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging all local cricket clubs to apply for the grants available under the Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF). The ACIF is funded by Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to support community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting greater access for all Victorians.…
2026 Kokoda Scholarships now open The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local students in Years 10-12 to apply for the 2026 Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Kokoda Scholarship, with applications now open. The scholarship gives participants the chance to follow in the footsteps of soldiers on the historic Kokoda Trail. They will trek through…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging young locals to apply for grants to create youth-led events under Youth Fest 2026. Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local councils and community organisations to team up with people aged 12 to 25 to create events focused on young people throughout…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local families to apply for the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF). Ms Benham said the Fund provides valuable financial assistance to eligible families, helping students take part in school camps, sporting programs and excursions. “School camps, sporting activities and excursions are a key part of…