Funding Opportunities Open for Men’s Shed

Local men’s sheds are encouraged to apply for grants under the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program, offering up to $100,000 for new projects and improvements. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, praised the vital role men’s sheds play in fostering connection and supporting local communities. “Men’s sheds provide a welcoming space…

VICSES funding security needed

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called for urgent action to increase funding for Victoria’s volunteer State Emergency Services (VICSES), highlighting concerns over the inadequate support being provided by the Allan Labor Government. Ms Benham criticised the Labor Government and the Minister for Emergency Services for neglecting VICSES volunteers and failing to implement…

Green light set for crossing

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham has been rewarded for her advocacy with the recent development and funding secured for the much-needed safety improvement at the intersection of Calder Highway and Karadoc Avenue, Irymple. This comes following community concerns raised by school president Fiona Zambelli, highlighting the urgency of upgrading this intersection. The Department…

Applications open for 2025 Youth Parliament

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is calling for young Victorians to participate in next year’s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament. The program promises to give 120 young Victorians aged 16 to 25 the chance to experience the parliamentary process up close. While the Youth Parliament has played a part in shaping more than 30…

Aboriginal Sport Participation grant awarded

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is pleased to announce the recipients of the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program, with clubs and groups across the state sharing in more than $100,000 to support Indigenous athletes in their sporting endeavours. Among the successful recipients is the Robinvale Manatunga Sports Club, which…

More sporting grants open now

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for new grants open now – with up to $5000 available for equipment, upskilling coaches and volunteers, and travel costs. Applications for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program opened today and will remain open until October 7. The…

Mallee Health Network a ‘no brainer’

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, praised the Northern Mallee Integrated Partnerships and the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Parliament during her contribution on The Health Legislation Regulatory Reform Bill 2024. Ms Benham praised the collaboration between the smaller health services of Robinvale District Health Service, Mallee Track Health & Community Services along with Mildura Base…

Community assurance needed on AOD

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has raised a matter with the Minister for Mental Health, calling for the Minister to visit Merbein and facilitate community forums regarding the recently announced Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) rehabilitation facility. During a recent visit, the Minister announced that the AOD facility would be established at the…