Goldstein Media Releases, Health, Community
Bayside residents are encouraged to nominate individuals with disability or individuals who have contributed to the disability sector for the 2009 National Disability Awards, in order to celebrate and acknowledge their contributions and achievements.
The National Disability Awards, now in its thi... (28-Apr)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
Three young women in Bayside have been recently been awarded grants to assist them compete at the state, national, and even international level in their chosen sports, as a part of the Local Sporting Champions program.
Alison Dale of Sandringham is a member of Yachting Victoria’s Youth Sailing Te... (28-Apr)
Goldstein Media Releases, Workplace Relations, Community
Times are definitely tough for small businesses. As the Bayside Leader reported on 24 March 2009, “Plummeting retail sales, empty shops and sackings are evidence the global financial crisis is biting Bayside business.” Given this, the Coalition has launched a six point small business action plan, de... (17-Apr)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
Bayside residents have an opportunity to honour Australia’s ANZACs, like 91 year old Trevor Limb of Black Rock, at many local services over the next week.
“Local World War II veteran, Trevor Limb, epitomises the great ANZAC spirit,” Andrew Robb, Federal Member for Goldstein, said.
Mr Limb enl... (17-Apr)
Goldstein Media Releases, Environment, Community
Bayside residents can save money and water through the $250 million National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative. Rebates of up to $500 are available for the purchase of a rainwater tank or a greywater system.
“For a long time now, Bayside has been committed to saving water. I am positive local r... (30-Mar)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
Both small businesses and working families in Bayside will reap benefits through the Federal Government’s Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program.
The program is designed to help employees balance their work and family obligations and to assist small businesses improve employee retention ... (25-Mar)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
On Sunday 29 March 2009 the Bayside community is encouraged to reach out to those literally closest to them – those next door, over the back fence, and across the road. A beer, a barbeque, or just a cup of tea shared amongst neighbours, is an ideal way to spend this year’s Neighbour Day.
“Friendl... (19-Mar)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community
Thousands of Bayside’s self funded retirees, who through hard work have planned prudently for their retirement, are in danger of being stripped of entitlements by Mr Rudd and Labor due to punishing changes to the eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).
The Rudd Labor Governme... (19-Mar)
Goldstein Media Releases, Law and Order, Community, Funding
Local councils and community groups looking to prevent crime in Bayside should act quickly and apply for funding under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Up to $500,000 is available per successful project.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 20 March 2009. Applications must be post-marked on or before th... (12-Mar)
Goldstein Media Releases, Community, Funding
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (VIC) has been awarded $1,210,800 under the Personal Helpers and Mentors Program, to provide support and outreach to people living with mental illness in Bayside.
“The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program aims to provide innovative assistance for peo... (10-Mar)