Last year, I spoke with human rights lawyer Peter Fam about the No Jab No Pay, No Jab No Play laws.
Peter rightly asks how can the Human Rights Commission justify the legality of the NJNP when it’s impossible for a parent to give free, full and informed consent when they’re under pressure or financial duress.
I’ll be writing to the Australian Human Rights Commission with this exact question.
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3 days ago
Round 13 of the Coles Nurture Fund is now open.
Coles encourage businesses that have innovative ideas with less than 50 full time employees and a turnover of less than $25 million annually to apply.
More information on the grant can be found at this link: www.coles.com.au/nurturefund
Applications close at 5pm Friday 14 February 2025.
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4 days ago
Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme is officially open!
We are now accepting expressions of interest from incorporated not-for-profit community organisations looking to complete a small infrastructure project which provides social benefits for local communities.
Grants of between $2,500 - $20,000 are available for up to 20 organisations for the Monash electorate. The total cost of your project cannot exceed $50,000.
Previous rounds have seen many community organisations across Monash benefit from much needed funding, from refurbishing the common shared space in the Wonthaggi’s Men’s Shed to installing the Prom Views Street Library in Walkerville.
For a full overview of grant application and eligibility criteria, please visit the following website: Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 | business.gov.au
Please note that the Department have made key changes to the eligibility criteria for this round. Make sure that you read grant guidelines carefully before submitting your expression of interest.
Expressions of Interest submissions close 5pm Friday 14 February 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit this link: russellbroadbent.com.au/community-hub/grants/
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4 days ago