Federal Member for Mitchell – Hon Alex Hawke MP
As your Federal Member of Parliament, I can assist with:
• Represent you in Federal Parliament
• Liaise with Minister and Federal Government departments on your behalf
• with congratulatory messages for 50th or 60th Wedding Anniversary and 90th or 100th Birthdays
• Australian Defence Medal (ADM) and Saluting their Service commemorations program – Certificates of Appreciation
Armistice Centenary Grants Program
The Turnbull Government has provided $50,000 per electorate in grant funding for local community commemorations in Mitchell to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Grant funding from $3,000 up to $50,000 in total is available. Organisations in our community are invited to express an interest in grants to support local, community based projects and activities to mark this important milestone in Australia’s history. The Armistice Centenary Grants program is now open and closes on 28 February 2018. Expressions of interest should be lodged as soon as possible.
For information on the Armistice Centenary Grants program please contact the office on 9899 7211 for an expression of interest form.
Nominate for the Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Award
The inaugural Prime Minister’s Veteran Employment awards next year will honour Australian businesses that are employing veterans and their spouses, as well as veterans who are making a significant contribution to their workplace.
The men and women who defend our nation and freedoms in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) learn valuable skills that are in demand in the modern workplace.
They are diligent, tech savvy, highly-trained professionals. Raising awareness about the unique skills and talents former ADF personnel can bring to a workplace is another way to honour the service and sacrifice of the people who defend our nation and values.
If you know a local business that employs veterans or a former ADF member who is doing outstanding work then please encourage them to nominate for an award.
To nominate an employer or a veteran employee for an award, visit www.veteransemployment.gov.au/awards. Nominations for the awards are now open and close at midnight on Friday 22 December 2017.
