The Allan Labor Government continues to cut funding to regional roads, but I’m pleased to announce that after persistent advocacy, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is finally taking action on a key intersection in Mildura. The Nationals Member for Mildura, Jade Benham says that, DTP regularly receives requests for road infrastructure improvements, but…
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…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is urging everyone in the community to consider donating blood and plasma, as these vital donations literally save lives. “While we can’t yet donate plasma in Mildura, I am actively working on bringing that capability to our region,” said Ms. Benham. “However, if you find yourself in another…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has thrown her support behind ‘The Nappy Collective’, a community based not-for-profit organisation that is ensuring all Australian children have nappies that allow them to remain clean, healthy, and happy. Currently, one in 10 families, or 280,000 children, don’t have enough nappies – a situation known as “nappy…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has called on the Allan Labor Government to provide important financial support to our rural Bush Nursing Centres (BNCs), which face an uncertain future. Woomelang and District BNC plays a critical role in their local communities, but most face significant financial challenges. “On top of their budget being…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, will run in the Nike Melbourne Half Marathon this October raising funds for the local Dr Julie Zrna Centre – Mildura Health Fund. After a successful campaign in 2023 raising over $1,200 for C.H.A.I.L.I.S Ms Benham is aiming to raise a whopping $10,000 in 2024. “I’m doing the…
Dear Editor, It was an honour and a privilege to be invited to unveil the Charlton RSL Sub-Branch Silhouette’s Project and to deliver an address on Vietnam Veterans Day. I was thrilled to contribute to this wonderful project, but it was the stories behind the silhouettes that truly resonated with me. One particularly poignant story…
In today’s political landscape, bipartisanship is often dismissed as an outdated, naïve or unachievable, especially when what you might see of politics is a six second grab on the news from the theatre of Question Time. Yet, the health of our democracy depends on the ability of politicians to work across party lines. Bipartisanship—finding common…
The Ouyen community is growing increasingly concerned that the Minister for Health is deliberately restructuring the board of the Mallee Track Health and Community Service to pave the way for consolidation. Ms Benham raised the concern in Parliament with the Minister for Health, Mary Anne Thomas walking out while the Member for Mildura was speaking.…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is proud to announce a significant investment in pedestrian safety for schools in Merbein around Merbein P–10 College and Our Lady Primary School. Ms Benham has been working closely with local council and community groups to ensure these much-needed safety improvements are prioritised. The upgrades will include improved…