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.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters announced today that ten local schools will benefit from a combined $229,042 in grants to upgrade school infrastructure and equipment.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters today announced 18 recipients of the 2022-2023 Volunteer Grants at a morning tea recognising their achievement.

Members of the housing and homelessness sector will join Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters today for a crisis roundtable to discuss the housing issues and challenges facing the region.

From tomorrow, some of the Federal Government’s cost of living relief supports for families take effect. This includes a cheaper childcare package, changes to paid parental leave, and an increase in wages for aged care workers.

The Albanese Government is set to deliver more affordable early childhood education for around 1.2 million Australian families, including an estimated 5,000 families in the Bendigo electorate.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP said today that Federal Government increases to the bulk billing incentives will allow more local people to access GP consultation without having to pay a gap fee.