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$30 million to boost Northern Rivers housing supply

Janelle Saffin MP has secured a NSW Labor election commitment to invest $30 million in a Build-to-Rent pilot program for the Northern Rivers. Lismore, Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and Ballina will be among the first centres to benefit.

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Saffin announces $800,000 in community election commitments

Janelle Saffin MP has announced a suite of small-scale election commitments aimed at strengthening local communities for future natural disasters, improving services for families and youth, and supporting sport and cultural life across our electorate.

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Rebuilding our arts and cultural facilities

Janelle Saffin MP has backed in a host of arts and cultural projects which have secured disaster recovery funding for the sector to rebuild from last year’s floods.

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Saffin welcomes the start of serious flood mitigation work

Janelle Saffin MP has welcomed the first injection of Commonwealth funding for priority projects under the CSIRO-led Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative as the region charts a course to a more flood-resilient future.

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Eight groups share $50,000 in Local Sport Grants

Janelle Saffin MP has congratulated eight community sport organisations on sharing $50,000 worth of funding under the Local Sport Grants program for programs aimed at increasing participation in a variety of sports.

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Saffin secures extra funding for flood-impacted medicos

Janelle Saffin MP has secured an extra $5million in funding for Lismore’s primary healthcare providers so thousands of patients can continue accessing GP and specialist care as the city recovers from catastrophic flooding almost a year ago. The MP spent many months lobbying the NSW and Australian governments on the critical need for tailored support.