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Real Action to Help Students with a Disability

Published on: July 30, 2010

Malcolm Turnbull said that Wentworth parents of students with a disability will benefit from a new Coalition policy announced today by Tony Abbot, Christopher Pyne and Senator Mitch Fifield,  that will for the first time offer real equity in funding for these students.

At the moment students with a disability can …

Gap Suicide Safety: More Labor Spin

Published on: July 27, 2010

Labor has falsely raised hopes that funding is available for suicide prevention measures at The Gap.  But when voters scratch the surface of Prime Minister Gillard’s mental health policy today, they will discover no money has been allocated and none will be until July 2011 at the earliest.

This is yet …

Supporting Wentworth families with education costs

Published on: July 21, 2010

Families in Wentworth will benefit under the Coalition’s plans to improve and expand the existing Education Tax Rebate to help families with the costs of their children’s education and help ease pressure on family budgets.

“An additional $760 million over the forward estimates will be committed to increasing the amount of …

Veterans Health Week

Published on: July 19, 2010

Wentworth’s veterans and ex-service people are encouraged to learn more about nutrition during Veterans Health Week, Federal Member for Wentworth Malcolm Turnbull MP said.

“Healthy eating is essential to a healthy lifestyle and Veterans Health Week (19-25 July) is a great opportunity to promote good nutrition,” Malcolm said.

During Veterans …

Giving control back to local School Communities

Published on: July 09, 2010

 Government schools in Wentworth will benefit under a Coalition plan to allow them to self-manage their BER ‘school hall’ funding grants and keep the savings made to invest in other priorities.

A Coalition Government will ensure principals and parents decide on the priorities for each school, not the state bureaucracy.

“Labor has …

Enrol to Vote

Published on: July 07, 2010

Given this year is an election year, the right to vote has never been more important and I strongly encourage all young Australians to enrol to vote.

The right to vote is one of the most important of all human rights. In a healthy democracy it ensures that all members …

Coalition offers action on health with $35 million for a diabetes clinical trial network

Published on: July 06, 2010

Diabetes sufferers in Wentworth will have the opportunity to take part in international clinical trials for new treatments under a Coalition Government, Federal Member for Wentworth Malcolm Turnbull said today.

Malcolm said a Coalition Government will provide $35 million to fund the establishment of a Clinical Trial Network for Type …

United support on suicide prevention measures at The Gap

Published on: July 02, 2010

This week mental health and suicide prevention experts, politicians and community representatives met to discuss the importance of The Gap Park Masterplan and securing Federal Government funding for a best practice strategy at one of Australia’s most notorious suicide hotspots.

The Member for Wentworth, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull called the meeting …

Coalition to expand frontline community mental health services

Published on: June 30, 2010

Mental health professionals and services in Wentworth will get greater support from a major expansion of frontline mental healthcare services under a Coalition Government, Malcolm Turnbull, said today. In particular young people suffering from a mental disorder will have greater access to services, Malcolm said.

The Coalition’s Real Action Plan for …

Increased support for local veterans and ex-service personnel

Published on: June 27, 2010

“A Coalition Government will introduce new indexation arrangements for Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) members, benefiting Australia’s veterans and ex-service personnel in Wentworth,” Malcolm Turnbull said today.

Malcolm said that “these changes recognise the unique nature of military service. Better indexation arrangements are a necessary part of a …