Wednesday, 15 May 2024 18:18
BUDGET 2024: DELIVERING FOR GREENWAY
THE Albanese Labor Government’s 2024 Budget provides cost of living relief for people in Greenway and invests in a Future Made in Australia, said Minister for Communications and Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2024 17:40
GRANTS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN NORTH WEST
Community groups benefit from funding
THE Albanese Labor Government is continuing to recognise the efforts of volunteers and community organisations, announcing that 19 in Greenway will receive grants up to $5,000.
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Sunday, 05 May 2024 08:52
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW LGBTIQ+ ADVISORY COUNCIL
THE NSW Government is seeking applications for a new advisory council designed to improve understanding of issues affecting LGBTIQ+ people across the state.
Fulfilling an election commitment, the LGBTIQ+ Advisory Council will provide a mechanism for ongoing community consultation and contribute to the development of a NSW Government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.
The Advisory Council will provide ongoing advice to the NSW Government as it delivers on a range of initiatives and commitments designed to promote equality and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ communities.
These initiatives include:
Implementing new legislation to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices, supporting Qtopia, the permanent home for the LGBTQIA+ museum at the former Darlinghurst police station, through a $6.7M commitment completing a legislative review to improve equality and inclusion for LGBTIQ+ people, and referring a review of the Anti-Discrimination Act to the NSW Law Reform Commission.
The 16-person Advisory Council will reflect the diversity of LGBTIQ+ communities in NSW.
Applications are being sought from people over 18 years of age with respect, influence and status within LGBTIQ+ communities and a demonstrated commitment to cooperation, inclusion and diversity.
People from First Nations, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applications can be submitted at nsw.gov.au/lgbtiq
The Minns Government is also establishing a Cross-Portfolio Committee on LGBTIQ+ Issues, bringing together senior government officials with community representatives, that will coordinate efforts across government and enhance collaboration and partnerships.
This Committee will work with the Advisory Council to develop a whole of government LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy.
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