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Media Releases
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Dated: 24 August 2007
Cummins gets Funding for Medical Housing
Almost $80,000 has been approved in principal to assist the development of accommodation for medical practitioners while working in Cummins.
The Lower Eyre Health Services will purchase transportable housing and make a ‘home away from home’ style of living for visiting doctors and nurses.
“It’s important to address the accommodation needs of visiting medical practitioners when they visit rural communities and work on site in areas such as Cummins.” said Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee Chairman, Mrs. Barbara Derham.
The facility will be used by; doctors, nurses, medical students, and allied health workers providing services at the Cummins and District Memorial Hospital.
The total funding amount of $79,200 has been given in-principal approval through the Regional Partnerships Programme, delivered through the Flinders Region ACC.
“Health in the Eyre Peninsula is one of the high priorities for the Board and we know how important this facility will be to the residents in Cummins in order to attract medical staff to their area,” said Mrs. Derham.
The Flinders Region ACC has a good strike rate targeting funds for regional projects and has become one of Australia’s leading Area Consultative Committees as it is ranked in the country’s top ACC’s. It has brokered more than $6.5 M in Regional Partnerships funding and covers more than 92% of South Australia.
To arrange interviews contact: Nigel Cooper Phone: 0401 025 257 or David MacBain phone: 0400 696 695
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Dated: 7 August 2007
Aquaculture Generates 250 New Jobs
A further quarter of a million dollars will go towards building infrastructure for Whyalla’s growing aquaculture industry.
Funding will contribute to the building of a commercial boat harbour to assist with better management of kingfish loads from sea to land.
“This is a turning point for the kingfish industry at Fitzgerald Bay, because this sees it maturing into a solid industry and becoming a major contributor to the local economy,” said Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee Chairman, Mrs. Barbara Derham.
It’s estimated up to 250 jobs will be created in the region due to the kingfish industry expansion and this is almost a 600% increase on the initial 40 it was first thought to generate.
“Kingfish farming has successfully enabled Whyalla to diversify its industry base and is headed towards securing a bright and profitable future,” said Ms. Derham.
The Flinders Region ACC has ensured that a total of $575,000 in funding has been approved for aquaculture in Whyalla through the Regional Partnerships Programme.
Additional funding has been secured from, the Whyalla City Council, Clean Seas Tuna and Southern Star Aquaculture.
The Flinders Region ACC has secured over $900,000 in funding for Whyalla since its inception and is keen to hear from local organisations that have projects that may be eligible for the Regional Partnerships funding.
The Flinders Region ACC has a good strike rate targeting funds for regional projects and has become one of Australia’s leading Area Consultative Committees as it is ranked in the country’s top five ACC’s. It has brokered more than $6.5 M in Regional Partnerships funding and covers more than 92% of South Australia.
To arrange interviews contact: Nigel Cooper Phone: 0401 025 257 or David MacBain phone: 0400 696 695
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Dated: 7 August 2007
Youth Score their Own Park
Port Pirie youth had a major win this week with the announcement that more than $94,000 has been approved in principle to develop a purpose built recreational facility.
The ‘Youth Park’ has been backed by the Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee through the Regional Partnerships programme funding and was a critical link in ensuring the project went ahead.
“Young people are the future of our regional cities and we want to ensure they enjoy their recreational time as well as sharing in the success of seeing this project come to life!” said Ms. Barbara Derham, Flinders Region ACC Chairman.
The new youth facility will consist of a 1,100 square metre construction incorporating skate boarding facilities and aesthetic components such as landscaping and lighting.
The Park will be a feature amongst other recreational facilities in the area and will connect to the foreshore development, becoming a drawcard for scheduled events such as extreme sports exhibitions as seen in other regional centres. “The youth of Port Pirie have had a vision of owning their own piece of the community to share and now they can be proud of their efforts! The Port Pirie Youth Sector Network submitted a very strong funding application which was helped by their own financial contribution to the project” said Ms. Derham.
The Port Pirie Council has also been an important partner in the project, as it will construct the final facility and assist to facilitate community held events.
The Flinders Region ACC is one of the most successful Area Consultative Committees in Australia and has brokered more than $6 million worth of Regional Partnerships funding. Port Pirie has received more than $790,000 in funding over the past four years for various projects.
For more information or to arrange interviews contact: Nigel Cooper – Phone: 0401 025 257 or David MacBain – Phone: 08 8645 0011
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Dated: 30 July 2007
Wudinna Medical Centre Approved
The Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee has assisted in securing almost half a million dollars to build a new multipurpose medical centre in Wudinna.
The centre has been an influencing factor in attracting suitable medical staff and the town is already preparing to welcome a new rural doctor next year. “The Flinders Region ACC believes that rural communities need access to the same high quality medical facilities as other communities in order to attract and retain medical staff and services”, said Flinders Region ACC Chairman, Barbara Derham.
The new centre will incorporate a number of services such as, a dentist practice, a sterilisation / lab room, plus a nurse and general practitioner facilities. “The Wudinna Community is to be congratulated for its commitment and enthusiasm in perusing this project to secure this valuable facility, in particular the District Council of Wudinna”, said Mrs. Derham.
The new medical centre ensures that residents in Wudinna and surrounding districts will benefit by having improved medical services for future generations.
“The community can have confidence that the construction of this centre will made a difference to health care”, said Mrs. Derham.
The Flinders Region ACC secured the funding through the Rural Medical Infrastructure Fund as part of the Regional Partnerships Programme, which assists rural communities to provide suitable medical facilities as part of an attraction and retention strategy.
The Flinders Region ACC is one of the most successful Area Consultative Committees in Australia and has brokered more than $5.2 million in Regional Partnerships, Whyalla has received more than $??? In funding over the past three years for various projects.
For more information or to arrange interviews contact: Nigel Cooper – Phone: 0401 025 257 or David McBain – Phone: 0400 696 695
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Dated: 30 May 2007
Future Planning for Communities
Drought, the environment and sustainable communities are just some of the issues to be discussed during the Flinders Region Area Consultative Committee’s visit this weekend in Roxby Downs.
The impact on the local community of Roxby Downs will also gain much attention, in anticipation of the proposed mining expansion at the BHP Billiton Mine site at Olympic Dam.
The Flinders Region ACC will meet with many representatives of the Roxby Downs Community and surrounding districts to discuss its current and future needs.
“The Board will engage the community through one on one consultation about what the town and surrounding areas may need due to drought conditions and once mining begins over the next few years”, said Flinders Region ACC Chairman, Mrs. Barbara Derham.
Some of the issues locals face in the wake of a prospective mining expansion includes identification of the town’s infrastructure needs for residents and businesses to enable long-term sustainability.
The cost of living and high rental markets along with increased pressure on services are amongst other issues to be raised at the Community Dinner.
“This is a time to identify what the needs are and put in appropriate strategies at the grass roots level within the community,” Mrs. Derham said.
The Board consists of City Mayors, Business Managers and Chief Executive Officers, including Board Member Bill Boehm of the Roxby Downs Council, who has ensured Communities in the region receive fair consideration from the Flinders Region ACC.
It has been 4 years since the Flinders Region ACC Board has made the journey to consult with the Roxby Downs and surrounding districts communities.
The Flinders Region ACC has a good strike rate targeting funds for regional projects and has become one of Australia’s leading Area Consultative Committees as it is ranked in the country’s top five ACC’s. It has brokered more than $5.2 M in Regional Partnerships funding and covers more than 92% of South Australia.
To arrange interviews contact: Nigel Cooper Phone: 0401 025 257 or David MacBain phone: 0400 696 695
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