Liz Penfold - Interesting links

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Parliament SA – website - www.parliament.sa.gov.au

Information regarding parliament, House of Assembly and Legislative Council and Members, committees, legislation, Hansard (printed transcript of all that is said in parliament).

Members of Parliament and Electorate information www.parliament.curriculum.edu.au
To find an Electorate: Open the link, go to Search, Electorates, select the state you want then press GO, then select the electorate you want.
To find a Member: Open the link, go to Search, Parliamentarians, select the state you want then press GO, then select the member you want.

	S.A. Government Website www.sa.gov.au

Why not check out the Liberals election policies and make an informed vote at the next election. Make your vote count! For a membership form contact Daphne Freeman, President of the Port Lincoln branch on 8682 2394. The official SA Liberal Party site is www.saliberal.org.au Our Shadow Ministers & Members of Parliament are: Isobel Redmond- (no website at present) Leader, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Arts, Member for Heysen www.stevengriffiths.net - Deputy Leader, Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for Federal/State Relations, Government Relations, Government Enterprises, Member for Goyder www.martin2010.com.au - Martin Hamilton Smith - Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Industry & Trade, Science & Information Economy, Substance Abuse, Member for Waite. www.vickiechapman.com - Shadow Attorney General, Shadow Minister for Justice, Member for Bragg. www.davidpisoni.com - Shadow Minister for Education, Employment, Training & Further Education, Early Childhood Development, Member for Unley. www.duncanmcfetridge.com - Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health, Aboriginal Affairs & Reconciliation, Member for Morphett. Mitch Williams (no website at present) - Shadow Minister for Water Security, Energy Security, Mines, Member for MacKillop www.roblucas.com.au - Shadow Minister for Finance, Public Sector Management, Member of Legislative Council www.markgoldsworthy.com.au - Shadow Minister State/Local Government Relations, Road Safety, Emergency Services, Member for Kavel www.davidridgway.com.au - Shadow Minister for Police, Transport & Infrastructure, Urban Development & Planning, City of Adelaide, Member of Legislative Council www.michaelpengilly.com.au - Shadow Minister for Southern Suburbs, Correctional Services, Veterans, Member for Finniss Stephen Wade (no website at present) - Shadow Minister for Disability Services, Housing, Families & Communities, Social Inclusion, Member of Legislative Council. www.iainevans.com - Shadow Minister for Gambling, Work Cover, Industrial Relations, Small Business, Consumer Affairs, Red Tape Reduction, Volunteers, Member for Davenport www.adrianpederick.com - Shadow Minister for River Murray, Agriculture, Food & Fisheries, Forests Member for Hammond www.michellelensink.com - Shadow Minister for Environment & Conservation, Sustainability & Climate Change, Youth, Status of Women, Member of Legislative Council. www.terrystephens.com.au - Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation & Racing, Tourism, Member of Legislative Council www.ivanvenning.com.au - Shadow Minister for Ageing, Population, Opposition Whip, Member for Schubert www.carolineschaefer.com.au - Member of Legislative Council www.johndawkins.com.au - Member of Legislative Council www.robertlawson.com.au - Member of Legislative Council www.grahamgunnmp.com. - Member for Stuart

Corruption Watch - This website www.corruptionwatch.com.au is an opportunity for you to tell about your dealings with Government.
Hospital Watch - Go to www.vickiechapman.com.au and click the 'Hospital Watch' link to let Mrs Chapman know about your hospital experience- good or bad.

GRANTS - HELPFUL WEBSITES

S.A. Government Grants
www.grants.ord.sa.gov.au

Federal Government Grants
www.grantslink.gov.au

ERDB - Eyre Regional Development Board - www.erdb.org.au
Rural Awareness - Farm Day - www.farmday.com.au

EPLGA - Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association website - www.eplga.sa.gov.au

AusIndustry - www.ausindustry.gov.au Australian Government's agency for delivering products, services
and information that support industry, research & innovation

TEP - Tourism Eyre Peninsula - www.tep.com.au

EPDGP - Eyre Peninsula Division of General Practice - www.epdgp.org.au

Seniors Information Services Inc: www.seniors.asn.au

MINING
Olympic Dam Expansion Project Website: http://odx.bhpbilliton.com
BHP Billiton (jobs) website: http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com
Olympic Dam Environmental Impact Statement Website: http://www.olympicdameis.com

Iluka Resources - www.iluka.com

Monax Mining - www.monaxmining.com.au

Lucky Bay to Wallaroo Ferry - www.seasa.com.au

Port Lincoln Guide (Telephone Directory) - www.erhs.sa.gov.au/index.php
Then click on the link under What's New

Yarredi Services - Port Lincoln Regional Domestic and Indigenous Family Violence Service working towards a community that is free of
violence and abuse - www.yarredi.org.au
Catherine Leis, Barrister & Solicitor provides free 1/2 hour legal advice for women particularly relating to domestic violence.
Phone Yarredi 8683 0311 to book an appointment.

Ombudsman Services
South Australian Ombudsman - http://www.ombudsman.sa.gov.au/
Commonwealth Ombudsman - http://www.ombudsman.gov.au/commonwealth/publish.nsf/Content/home
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman - http://www.tio.com.au/
Financial Ombudsman Service - http://www.fos.org.au/centric/home_page.jsp
Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) - http://www.phio.org.au/

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council - www.placc.com

PIRSA Fisheries - www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing

Quarantine Matters in SA - www.pir.sa.gov.au/fruitfly

SA Country Fire Service - www.cfs.org.au

Coffin Bay Pony Preservation Society Inc - www.coffinbaypony.com

Ceduna Keys Marina - www.cedunakeys.com.au

John West Tunarama - www.tunarama.net

Fishers For Conservation Inc. (FFC) - http://www.ffc.org.au/Desalination.html

Tumby Bay Community notice board www.tumbybaypharmacy.com
a local notice board for news for sporting clubs and local news. Log on and leave notes or email us

Councils in the Flinders Electorate:

District Council of Cleve - www.cleve.sa.gov.au
District Council of Wudinna - www.lehunte.sa.gov.au
District Council of Tumby Bay - www.tumbybay.sa.gov.au
District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula - www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au
Port Lincoln City Council - www.portlincoln.sa.gov.au
District Council of Ceduna - www.ceduna.net
District Council of Streaky bay - www.streakybay.sa.gov.au
District Council of Elliston - www.elliston.sa.gov.au
Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association (EPLGA) - www.eplga.sa.gov.au

Learn about local government- how councils operate, the services they provide, careers information & more. www.localstuff.sa.gov.au

OPINACT - www.plain.sa.gov.au/~opinact
Promoting the lifestyle of the over 50's in Port Lincoln

Info Search - www.infosearchweb.com
A comprehensive and fully searchable listing of all Government and community services in South Australia.

Australian Bureau of Statistics - www.abs.gov.au

Playgroup SA - http://playgroupaustralia.com.au/sa/
Supports families to provide playgroups. As well as in larger towns and cities, playgroups are available in
many small towns throughout South Australia.

Events Pool - www.eventspool.com
A comprehensive and fully searchable free listing of all events in South Australia, providing valuable
publicity for community events as well as a personalised email alerts for events of your choice.

Hospital Watch - www.hospitalwatch.com.au
Comment on your hospital experience and whether the state's health system could be improved.

Common Knowledge
Home of common knowledge news where community organisations can publish and share their news without having to have a website of
their own.
Community owned internet service provider www.candonet.com.au - offer free internet access, connection and an ADSL broadband to
children and young people with a disability. For more information call 1300 886 640

Deaf SA www.deafsa.org.au list service organisations and what they provide to people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

Grief support www.grieflink.asn.au information about grief and support available.

Independent Living- a new website to help people find products and services to help them live independently- www.ilcaustralia.org

Mood Disorders Association (SA ) Inc www.moodsa.info provides support, information, education and advocacy for those living with
depression.

Women's Information Service www.wis.sa.gov.au is committed in providing accurate and
up-to-date information and referrals to all women in South Australia. It is a free and confidential service.
Phone: 1800 188 158, Email: info@wis.sa.gov.au

Buy SA- shop local - www.buysouthaustralian.com.au

Home-Based Business Network - A website for all the need to know information when setting up your business from home.
www.homebusinessnetwork.com.au

Exceptional Circumstances
What support is available?
Under Exceptional Circumstances (EC) assistance the following support is available to eligible farmers and small businesses in declared EC
regions. Primary producers and small businesses should not self-assess their eligibility for EC support.

Interest Rate Subsidies

Business support through the Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidy (ECIRS) program for farm businesses [or small
businesses that derive at least 70% or their normal turnover from providing goods and services for farm businesses located in the EC
declared area] that are considered to be viable in the long-term, but for the exceptional circumstances are experiencing financial
difficulties
EC Interest Rate Subsidies are delivered through the State and Territory Governments with 90 per cent of the cost of this EC
component is met by the Australian Government with State and Territory governments contributing 10 per cent.

To get more information on Interest Rate Subsidies including application forms and guidelines go to the primary producer or small business
sections on the PIRSA’s website www.pir.sa.gov.au/pirsa/drought or contact PIRSA Prudential and Rural Financial Services on 1800 182 235.

Income Support

EC Relief Payments are equivalent to the NewStart Allowance and are delivered by Centrelink on behalf of the Australian Government.
Primary Producers and small businesses should note that drought payments are taxable.

For more information on income support available go the Centrelink website, visit your local Centrelink
branch or call 13 23 16

Premier's Women's Directory
The South Australian Government has a list of women that it uses to place onto government boards and committee, known as the Premier's Women's Directory. It is important that liberally minded women know about this directory and if they have experience and/or qualifications
and in this area, put themselves forward for inclusions upon the directory. If you are interested, the Registration Form can be obtained at www.premierswomensdirectory.sa.gov.au

Community IT - www.communIT.info
Helping community organisations and the general public with their computer and telecommunications issues.

'Our Actions to prevent the Abuse of Older South Australians'
The focus of this booklet is to alert the SA community to the potential abuse of older people. It outlines what we propose to do to ensure that
older citizens are safe and protected from harm, abuse and neglect. Copies of 'Our Actions' can be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Aging on 8207 0370 or downloaded from the website - www.ageing.sa.gov.au

Attention Disorders Association of SA (ADASA) - www.communitywebs.org/attentiondisorderssa/
Support for parents with children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.