Dear Sir, I would like to congratulate the Mildura RSL on being awarded RSL Victoria Sub-Branch of the Year. What a fantastic achievement! This recognition is a true testament to the dedication, hard work, and community spirit that the Mildura RSL team consistently demonstrates. The RSL plays such an important role in supporting veterans, their…
The Sporting Club Grants Program is now accepting applications for 2025, with The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, encouraging all local clubs to apply for funding. This year, much of the funding is focused on supporting volunteers and officials, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that enhance the skills and knowledge…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is encouraging young locals to apply for grants to create youth-focus events under Youth Fest 2025. Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local councils and community organisations to team up with young people aged 12 to 25 to create events focused on young people.…
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, recently completed a swim in every community pool within the Buloke Shire, which aimed to highlight the importance of retaining these important community assets. These pools, built following the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, are a cornerstone of our communities and are a place for social connection, recreation, and celebration.…
The Kokoda Trail scholarship recently announced by Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham will be named the Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Scholarship. The naming of the scholarship recognises the following fallen soldiers who did not return to their families and lay in Bormana Cemetary, PNG: VX15468 Warrant Officer John Lochhead, of Mildura killed in action 29/11/1942…
Friday, 20 December 2024 Manangatang P-12 receives $20,000 Grant Manangatang P-12 College has received $20,000 in funding from VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grant program to assist in their creation of “The Harvest Hub.” Focused on preventing chronic disease and promoting good health, the VicHealth grant aims to create better, fairer health outcomes for young Victorians…
Benham launches Kokoda scholarship campaign The Nationals Member for Mildura Jade Benham is proud to announce that she will be launching a Kokoda Trail scholarship program for local year 11 students in 2025. The 2025 Kokoda Trail Scholarship, which will be named after a local solider who was killed in action, will offer young people…
Dear Sir, I am continuing to get on with the job and ensure that our communities are getting the much needed investment they have been calling for. Recent announcements on the back of calls from the community and my engagements with the government show that outcomes are being achieved. More than $9 million in regional…
Dear Sir, I am writing to echo the communities voice in an urgent need for a new CFA station in Charlton. The existing Charlton CFA station, built in 1931, has not been suitable for a modern fire brigade for a long time. Female members of the brigade face challenges with changing facilities, as the space…
Tuesday 29 October 2024 After advocating for regional childcare since beginning in the role, The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has brought rain to the childcare desert of Red Cliffs. Minister for Children, Hon. Lizzie Blandthorn today announced that six new State Government owned and operated childcare centre locations, due to open…