Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, has announced 13 successful recipients of Round 2 of the 2022-23 Local Sporting Champions Grants and Local Para Champions Grants.

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative to provide financial assistance for young people.

The City of Greater Bendigo’s decision to end their in-home aged care services on June 30, 2023 is deeply disappointing. 

Particularly, given the Federal Government's decision to extend existing funding arrangements until 30 June 2024.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has again joined forces with Kangaroo Flat Uniting to launch their annual Christmas Drive.

Each year, the program helps to provide Christmas presents to hundreds of local children and assist families with food relief heading into the festive season.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters says the Australian and Victorian Governments $877 million Recovery Support package will support Central Victorian businesses, farmers, not-for-profits and sporting clubs to rebuild and return to trade as quickly as possible, following the recent devastating floods.

Tonight’s Federal Budget delivered responsible cost-of-living relief with an economic dividend and plan to get wages moving again.

The Australian Government has extended support for people affected by floods making the one-off, non-means tested Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment available to more local communities.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has announced around 4800 of local families will be better off under Labor’s cheaper child care plan.

The community of Bendigo is now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of a backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program at the Prince of Wales Showground.

From Saturday 1 October, thousands of regional Australians will be helped into their first home through the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee - three months earlier than promised.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has met with early childhood educators to learn more about workforce shortages in the sector.