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Entries for July 2009

PHILIP RUDDOCK ROLLS UP HIS SLEEVES FOR SMALL BUSINESS

  Philip Ruddock will be joining more than 80 of his state and federal colleagues across New South Wales as they are put to work as part of the NSW Business Chamber’s annual Pollies for Small Business program.   Philip Ruddock, Member for Berowra, will be visiting local business Barry S... ... more

CUTS TO CATARACT SURGERY AFFECTS LOCALS

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock said the Rudd Labor Government’s cuts to the cataract surgery rebate are a serious matter affecting many constituents.   “Not only did the Rudd Government announce measures to halve the Medicare rebate that patients can claim for cataract surgery... ... more

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS (ABS) – HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEY 2009-2010 CONSTITUENTS MAY BE INTERVIEWED

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock seeks the assistance of constituents by encouraging the participation, of those selected, in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ six-yearly Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES).   “The 2009-2010 Household Income and Expenditure Survey,... ... more

CALL FOR LOCAL SENIOR AUSTRALIANS TO BE NOMINATED FOR A CERTIFICATE FOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP is requesting local senior Australians to be nominated for a Certificate for local service.   “This certificate is to mark the “Centenary of the First Payment of the Age Pension” which is amazing to think that this pension commenced in 1909,” ... ... more

SUPPORT FOR ROYAL LIFE SAVING’S ‘KEEP WATCH’ CAMPAIGN

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that he fully supports the Royal Life Saving’s Keep Watch Campaign.   “Their campaign reaches households to make aware that even in winter the risk of drowning may drop for young children but this is a year-round issue,” Mr Ruddock ... ... more

ACTIVE AFTER-SCHOOL COMMUNITIES (AASC) PROGRAM PROMOTES CHILDREN TO ‘TURN TO SPORT FOR GOOD HEALTH’

  The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP stated that the Active After-school Communities program is a national initiative that provides primary school children with access to free, sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school time slot of 3.00pm to 5.30pm. “The... ... more

NOMINATE 2010 YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR

  Nominate a LOCAL Young Australian who Makes you Proud   The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that nominations to highlight the achievements of a young person you think is deserving of the title 2010 Young Australian of the Year are now open.   “The awards are ba... ... more

NOMINATE SENIOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP said today that a search is on for the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year and urges local constituents to nominate those aged 60 years and over who had made outstanding contributions to the nation. “By showcasing and celebrating the achievements of older... ... more

LOCAL ORGANISATION – YOUTH INSEARCH FOUNDATION RECEIVES FUNDING OF $265,000

    The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP stated that the Federal government has approved funding under the Community Investment Program of $265,000 until 30th June 2010 for the Youth Support Project previously funded through Local Answers.   “Youth Insearch Foundation under t... ... more

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CUTTING AGED CARE BEDS AFFECTS LOCAL SENIORS

The Member for Berowra, Philip Ruddock MP has said that the Rudd Government has cut almost 2000 new residential aged care places in the past year. “The decision by the Federal government to cut almost 2000 new bed licences nationally is really serious and I have held talks with local aged care prov... ... more

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