Family violence help desperately needed in the regions – Parliament told

More help is desperately needed for people experiencing family violence in regional Victoria, the Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad told Parliament. Ms Broad urged the government to provide more specific funding and support for preventative and protective programs for those experiencing family violence in the regions. “Victims and survivors are crying out for…

AI Forum a great success

A public forum on the future of Artificial Intelligence in Bendigo has been hailed as a great success. The forum was hosted by Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad and Senator Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development. A range of experts discussed the current and future use of AI…

Foster carers worse off after budget

Northern Victoria’s struggling foster carers are worse off after the State Budget, with no increase to the foster care allowance. The Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said local carers were already buckling under a lack of appropriate funding and support but the state budget would make things even worse. “Despite years of advocacy…