The Albanese Government is making Medicare stronger for Central Victoria.

On 1 November, the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare takes effect, with the tripling of the bulk billing incentive for local GPs.

Earlier this year, I was shocked to learn that Thales Australia had informed their loyal Bendigo workforce, that they were seeking to make 49 of them redundant and had called for volunteers to take a redundancy packet at their Finn Street manufacturing facility.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters visited the Discovery Science and Technology Centre today to see the progress of their Lab Space Project funded in-part by the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

The Stronger Communities Program funds small capital works projects that deliver social benefits to the community.

Farmers, fishers, foresters and related small businesses in North West and Western Victoria will be able to continue accessing free financial counselling services, with the announcement of new funding agreements under the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

From today, early voting centres for the 2023 VOICE Referendum are open.

Just like with a Federal Election, people can early vote ahead of Referendum Day on Saturday 14 October. It is also compulsory to vote in a Referendum.

Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 57 dangerous crash sites on Victorian roads in 2023–24, including 6 projects in the Bendigo electorate totalling $3,950,000.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters met with the team at Bendigo Family Financial Services today to discuss incoming changes to the social security safety net by the Federal Government.

From 20 September, the Federal Government is increasing the base rate to several working age and student income support payments like JobSeeker Payment and Youth Allowance by $40 per fortnight.

Local audiences in Bendigo will have the opportunity to experience more exciting and original live Australian music, thanks to funding from the Albanese Government.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters today announced that Chateau Dore will receive $15,156 to support them to host quality gigs by Australian musical talent through the Live Music Australia program.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters met with the team at Hargreaves Street Medical Practice today who have received a $25,000 grant from the Federal Government towards improving General Practice (GP) service capabilities.

Hargreaves Street Medical Practice is one of 45 local GP services across the Bendigo electorate who have shared in close to $1.2 million in funding as part of the Federal Government’s Strengthening GP Services Grants Program.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has visited the Kyneton Community House to unveil a new project funded under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

The Stronger Communities Program funds small capital works projects that deliver social benefits to the community.