Grants to help communities better prepare for natural disasters have opened for applications, with up to $250,000 per year available as a contribution towards projects. Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP said our electorate of Stuart was susceptible to bushfires, storms and floods, with many communities in the past experiencing firsthand the devastating […]
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Thanking our volunteers
Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, is encouraging volunteers and their organisations to register for the 2018 Thank You event on Monday, June 11. “We have so many dedicated volunteers in our electorate who help make our communities wonderful places to live,” Mr van Holst Pellekaan said. “While they don’t expect to be […]
Wild dogs | SPEECH
The Hon. D.C. VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart—Minister for Energy and Mining) (17:15): Thank you very much, Mr Speaker, and congratulations on your election to that important role today. Unlike the member for West Torrens, I am going to talk about something that is very important to South Australia, particularly in the north of South Australia. […]
Lower costs – Libs to give families a sporting chance
Corey Wingard MP Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing If elected, a Marshall Liberal Government will double the current sports voucher value from $50 to $100, lowering the costs for families with primary school aged children participating in sport and recreation. “A Marshall Liberal Government will lower costs for South Australian families by giving […]
Future bill shock
The State Liberals are warning the Weatherill Government’s 75 per cent renewable energy target will drive up electricity prices for South Australian households and businesses even further. “South Australia already has the most renewable electricity in the country and the highest electricity bills in the country and today Jay Weatherill has committed to increasing both […]
Grants for fire and flood protection
Individuals and community groups can apply for grants to better protect themselves from natural disasters, such as fire and flood, when the Regional Capability Community Fund opens on Monday, March 5. “As many people in the electorate of Stuart would know, bushfires, storms and floods can be devastating,” said Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Member for […]
2018 South Australian Volunteer Awards
The Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP is pleased to advise nominations for the 2018 South Australian Volunteer Awards are now open. Mr van Holst Pellekaan would like to encourage people to nominate community members, groups and businesses who they believe play an integral role in their local community as volunteers. Award […]
Funding opportunities for sports organisations
Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, is encouraging sporting organisations to make the most of an opportunity to apply for funding, with four grants programs opening this week. The Active Club Program, Community Recreation and Sports Facilities Program, Female Facilities Program and the Sporting Surfaces Program, which all come under the Office of […]
Reducing alcohol and drug harm at a local level
Funding to help prevent and reduce alcohol and drug harm is now available and Member for Stuart, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, is encouraging communities to apply. “While it is very unfortunate alcohol and drugs are causing harm in our communities, there are ways we can help,” Mr van Holst Pellekaan said. “Applications are now open […]
Liberals to cut waiting times for bowel cancer screening
An initiative to deliver vital bowel cancer procedures earlier and prevent cancer progressing will save lives in the electorate of Stuart. As part of the State Liberals’ $5 million Bowel Cancer Prevention Initiative, the policy commits to: Eradicate, within 12 months of the election, the overdue waiting list for a colonoscopy after a positive faecal […]