Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, today announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Bendigo to provide services and supports for thousands of veterans and families across the community.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $7 million to the City of Greater Bendigo who will work with DJAARA, North Central Catchment Management Authority and local community groups to improve the health of Bendigo Creek.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $3 million for the redevelopment of the North Bendigo Recreation Reserve Pavilion.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver funding for upgrades to the Truscott Reserve Pavilion.

This election commitment would put $1 million towards the $2.95 million project, with the City of Greater Bendigo contributing the remaining $1.95 million.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $750,000 for the development of a Kyneton Skate Park facility.

Young football and cricket players will soon have better access to facilities, with the junior oval at the Huntly Strauch Recreation Reserve nearing completion.

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver funding for Stage 2 of the Central Deborah Gold Mine Revitalisation Project.

The Albanese Labor Government has continued to back Bendigo’s defence manufacturing industry, securing local manufacturing jobs and continuing the city’s more than two-decade history of producing the world-class, iconic Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle.

Australians in Bendigo will have more options for free, public mental health care backed by Medicare, thanks to a billion-dollar investment by a re-elected Albanese Labor Government.

The Albanese Labor Government is making cheaper medicines even cheaper – with a script to cost Australians no more than $25 under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).