Category: NSW News

The escalation in gangland violence across Sydney is a predictable consequence of the Minns Labor Government taking its eye off community safety. 
  
The kidnapping and death of Chris Baghsarian and shootings in St Clair and Guildford West and Greenacre are the latest in an upswing in violence in Sydney’s West, North West and South West.  
  
Under the watch of the Minns Labor Government organised criminal networks have been left unchecked, and communities left anxious as we pay the price for the failure to take decisive action sooner.  
  
Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Anthony Roberts, said while welcome, today’s announcement about the expansion of Operation Shelter raises questions about resourcing. 
  
“NSW and law-abiding members of the community deserve better than a reactive approach to law and order in this state,” Mr Roberts said. 
  
“These criminals have been emboldened to continue with the tit for tat violence as a direct result of the Minns Labor Government’s failure to act.” 
  
“There are critical questions as to whether NSW Police have the resourcing they need to staff this new unit without diverting officers from critical frontline policing roles particularly in Sydney’s West, South West and North West,” Mr Roberts said. 
  
“The Minns Labor Government needs to invest in our police to ensure they have the capability to respond to incidents, threats and high-risk areas as well as combat the criminals that are running rampant in parts of Sydney.” 

Pro-“Palestine” Activists are calling on the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) to reverse its decision to remove a pro-Palestine float, and will gather at the Sydney Town Hall steps at 3:30pm to protest the decision.
The unprecedented move to kick out Pride in Protest’s “Celebration Without Compromise” float comes after years of refusal by SGLMG to exclude organisations alleged to have behaved in violent or homophobic ways from marching, in the name of “inclusivity” — such as the NSW Police Force and the Liberal Party.
The Mardi Gras CEO’s threat to remove Pride in Protest was issued at 11am on the day before the parade, giving just six hours until close of business to respond. It was based on allegations Pride in Protest had breached parade terms and conditions for a social media post critiquing the “pro-genocide” stance of another parade participant. In correspondence, the Mardi Gras CEO does not dispute the truth of Pride in Protest’s social media comments. Further correspondence from the Mardi Gras CEO confirmed he was kicking out Pride in Protest. (see attached)
image.jpeg Photo: 2025 Pride in Protest Mardi Gras Parade Float, Provided by Pride in Protest
Background:

In 2024, Dayenu publicly opposed the SGLMG Board’s open letter calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. At the time, LGBTQIA+ Jews of Tzedek Collective: https://www.tzedekcollective.com/statements/queer-jews-of-tzedek-collective-denounce-dayenus-anti-palestinian-statement/ denounced Dayenu’s “anti-Palestinian” statement and called them out for “holding onto Zionist ideologies and the perpetration of genocide”. Following this, Dayenu paid for then-director of SGLMG Louis Hudson to visit Israel.
The United Nations: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/09/israel-has-committed-genocide-gaza-strip-un-commission-finds has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Evan Gray (they/them), Pride in Protest
“This is a disgusting and unprecedented overreach by the SGLMG leadership who are destroying the organisation with their vendettas. Ordering groups to remove social media posts criticising support for the genocide, regardless of the truth, is a way of equating Jewishness with genocide. It is Zionism.”
“The NSW Police have physically assaulted us, called us slurs, harassed and intimidated and discriminated against us. The Liberal Party has called us extremists and called for Mardi Gras to be defunded, and in other states is locking up trans women in men’s jails and taking healthcare away from trans kids. Neither of these organisations has been threatened with removal from the parade for their violence.”
“The SGLMG board are chasing Adelaide Writer’s Festival in a race to the bottom with their censorship. This is the same board that says it is unfair to encourage floats to support trans rights as that would be an ‘imposition,’ but is now demanding to control the social media of organisations who march in the parade.”
“Pride in Protest refuses to comply with this authoritarian censorship that silences speaking out about genocide. We refuse to be silent whether it is Minns’ cops, or the SGLMG co-chairs, trying to silence us.”

Latoya Aroha Rule (all pronouns), Wiradjuri, Te Ātiawa, takatāpui/queer researcher 
“From the earliest days of resistance to today, raising our voices has been how we have defended our land, our cultures, and our right to exist with dignity. Pride is protest, and protest is a vital expression of truth-telling and self-determination. When we stand together — Blak, queer, allied — we honour the strength of our Elders and create space for the next generation to live freely and proudly. The right to peaceful protest must be protected, because our voices have always mattered, and they always will.”

Dr Amanda Cohn (she/her), Member of the NSW Legislative Council
 
“It’s an extraordinary act of censorship to exclude Pride in Protest from the Sydney Mardi Gras parade, especially when the organisers are happy to include the Liberal Party who have called for the parade’s funding to be reviewed and continue to vote against LGBTQIA+ rights in Parliament.”
 
Michelle Berkon (she/her), Jews Against the Occupation ’48
 
“As proud anticolonial antizionist Jews, we are used to establishment Jewish communal bodies delegitimising our Jewishness for our criticism of Israel and rejection of Zionism. This disgraceful overreach by SGLMG leadership, claiming that Pride In Protest’s morally consistent opposition to oppression, erasure, and genocide places them outside the parameters of acceptable LGBTQIA+ identity is a tune from the same hypocritical disgraceful songbook. Dayenu and the SGLMG leadership are betraying the very principles of the struggle for equality that Mardi Gras is supposed to embody.”

The Minns Labor Government is helping spread the message of gambling harm by funding social media awareness campaigns co-designed by Aboriginal young people for Aboriginal young people.

Our Mob, Our Media, Our Message – Gambling Harm Prevention Grants of $400,000 were offered by the Office of Responsible Gambling (ORG) after a recent survey showed 10.4 per cent of Aboriginal people in NSW experience at-risk gambling, compared to 3.8 per cent across the general population.  

The program acts on advice from Aboriginal stakeholders and organisations on the importance of raising awareness about gambling harm among Aboriginal youth. 

It was made clear that social media is a powerful way to influence attitudes, and that for the content to be engaging and effective, it should be developed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people. 

Three not-for-profit organisations with experience working with Aboriginal communities will now partner with young Aboriginal people to create culturally relevant messages about gambling harm and use social media as a tool to engage and educate them. 

The three organisations awarded grants and their projects are:

• $149,620 to Souths Cares for the Souths Cares Gambling Education Campaign, a six-month digital initiative to reduce gambling harm among Aboriginal young people by using Souths Cares’ community networks and the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL club brand to co-design culturally appropriate messages with youth and ambassadors. South Sydney Rabbitohs is also a partner of the NSW Government’s Reclaim the Game program that enables the club to turn down sports betting sponsorships and eliminate sports betting advertising at their home games.
• $150,000 to the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation to run the Don’t Get Caught in the Gambling Net Campaign, a 12-month Aboriginal youth-led campaign that will engage young people across Macarthur, Illawarra and the South Coast to co-create culturally specific media assets through on-country workshops and storytelling.
• $100,000 to the Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation for the Ungooroo Gambling Minimisation Project, a co-designed, community-led campaign to reduce gambling harm among Aboriginal young people in the Singleton and Muswellbrook regions by empowering local voices to share lived experiences and create culturally safe, community-informed messages.

The organisations will have 18 months to deliver the educational campaigns.

Capacity building activities were incorporated into the program to support organisations to apply for, co-design and deliver their projects and meet reporting and evaluation requirements. 

For more information, go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-mob-our-media-our-message-gambling-harm-prevention-grants

Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris said:

“I’m pleased to support these three organisations to create engaging social media content that encourages conversations about gambling harm and challenges attitudes around gambling.

“The Office of Responsible Gambling was established to provide support to people experiencing gambling harm, which it achieves through a range of services, including face-to-face, telephone and online counselling.

“The statistics showing the higher rates of Aboriginal people experiencing gambling harm in NSW are concerning and this partnership approach to reach young Aboriginal people will help close this unacceptable gap and ensure our goal of preventing and minimising gambling harm can be met across all communities in NSW.”

Souths Rabbitohs NRL player and Souths Cares Ambassador Cody Walker said:

“Souths Cares leads the way in promoting positive messages that empower young people.

“I’m proud to support this campaign as an ambassador and help young people rethink gambling and recognise the harm it can cause.”

About the organisations

Souths Cares is an independent not-for-profit public benevolent institution, delivering transformational education, employment, training and health promotion programs. It was built upon the South Sydney Rabbitohs’ long and proud history of supporting the community, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit holistic Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. It provides a wide range of comprehensive, culturally safe health and wellbeing services at the highest standard possible to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Southwestern Sydney region.

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit, 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned community organisation based in Singleton NSW. It provides a range of services such as health, youth support, training and employment opportunities, Aboriginal art and tourism, economic development and social inclusion services, including NDIS and mental health programs.

The NSW Government is bringing back one of Australia’s most unique house sale programs with the return of the flood buyback auctions for 2026.

The NSW Government is bringing back one of Australia’s most unique house sale programs with the return of the flood buyback auctions for 2026.

To date, 130 flood-affected properties, bought by the NSW Government through the Resilient Homes Program, have been offered for sale to be relocated to flood-free land by the new owner.

Most buyers have been locals, with house sale prices ranging from $1 to $200,000 attracting attention nationwide.

The next releases include 10 buyback homes from South and East Lismore and central Lismore going to auction at the Lismore Workers Sports Club in Goonellabah from 5:30pm on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Another auction has been scheduled for Murwillumbah on March 17 for a further 10 properties in Murwillumbah, Bray Park and Burringbar.

There is no reserve price on these houses, meaning bidding can start and end at $1, making it one of the most accessible housing opportunities in Australia.

To ensure a smooth transition to safer ground, this year’s program introduces a new requirement: successful bidders must have a destination site ready at the time of purchase. This change is designed to help new homeowners hit the ground running, with all houses required to be moved by the end of 2026.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is committed to supporting buyers through every step of this journey. A dedicated Relocation Concierge service has been established to provide personalised guidance, alongside a suite of online resources to help navigate the logistics of moving and restumping these unique homes.

As Australia’s largest climate adaptation initiative, the Resilient Homes Program continues to create safer communities by removing homes from high-risk floodplains and giving them a second life on higher, more resilient land.

More details on the homes available through the Lismore auctions can be found at:  https://www.walmurray.com.au/pages/real-estate/ra-auction-houses

A helpful guide on the house relocation process can be found at: https://youtu.be/MUMZgI4dabY

Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said:

“We aren’t just auctioning houses; we are saving the ‘tin and timber’ soul of the Northern Rivers.

“These auctions give local families—especially those starting out—a rare, affordable shot at home ownership while ensuring our region’s unique character is preserved for the future.

“It’s about moving our history to higher ground and giving these beautiful homes a second life in a safer place.”

NSW Reconstruction Authority Executive Director Northern Rivers Adaptation Division Kristie Clarke said:

“The Resilient Homes Program is one of the most innovative initiatives undertaken after a disaster in Australia.

“Through the buyback process, we’re removing homes from the floodplain and creating new opportunities for local families by making some of these available for relocation.”

 

The Minns Labor Government is delivering new schools and vital infrastructure upgrades across the growing Wollondilly area to ensure local students have access to world-class public schools with excellent facilities and opportunities.

The school infrastructure Labor is delivering for the area includes brand new schools in Wilton, upgrades at Bowral High School and Picton High School to improve student opportunities and outcomes, and vital maintenance work to ensure existing schools provide a high-quality learning environment. 

Bowral High School has recently celebrated the opening of their new industry-standard creative and performing arts centre, dubbed ‘The Theatre’, as part of a commitment to enhance high potential and gifted education (HPGE) opportunities for students.

The state-of-the-art performing arts space provides students opportunities to develop backstage skills, along with public-facing drama, dance, music, debating and movie making opportunities. ‘The Theatre’ is also available for public school students across the Southern Highlands region to use.

As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to provide HPGE opportunities at all NSW public schools, teachers at Bowral High School are receiving targeted training to ensure best use of the new performing arts centre.

The Bowral High School upgrade also includes visual arts and science classrooms, hospitality facilities fitted out to industry standard, wood and metal work rooms.

At Picton High School, a recent upgrade has transformed unworkable learning spaces delivered under the failed open-plan learning experiment of the former Liberal National government into 26 state-of-the-art classrooms, as well as seven new staff and seminar rooms.

Construction is also underway on the new high school, public primary school and public preschool for the growing community of Wilton, with all three set to open Day 1, Term 1, 2027.

In addition to the new and upgraded schools, there are currently more than 15 maintenance and minor works projects underway in Wollondilly’s existing public schools to ensure students have a great environment to learn in.

The projects are part of the Minns Labor Government’s record $9 billion investment in new and upgraded schools.

Students in Wollondilly are also benefiting from more teachers in the classroom with local schools starting the year with 66.6% fewer vacancies compared to peak of the teacher shortage crisis overseen by the former Liberal National Government.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said:

“The upgrades at Bowral High School, including the cutting-edge performing arts centre and specialist classrooms, reflect our commitment to help every student reach their potential.

“Our investment in projects at schools across the Wollondilly electorate represents a real step forward for education across the Southern Highlands.

“We are delivering first-class facilities for Wollondilly and the Southern Highlands as we rebuild public education in New South Wales.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring every child in NSW has access to the lifechanging benefits of a world-class public education close to home.

“That is why we are building new schools in growing communities where they are needed most, and delivering upgrades to ensure our schools continue to provide students with world-class opportunities and an excellent environment for learning.

“The work of rebuilding public education is also in recognising the value of our teachers and thanks to our historic wage rise, teacher vacancies are now at a 12-year low.”

Member for Wollondilly Judy Hannan said:

“We have not had any improvements to education in Wollondilly for 70 years. Thanks to the NSW Government, Wollondilly families have brilliant facilities and deserve it.

“I look forward to the much anticipated opening of Wilton High School, Wilton preschool and Public School with students in place at the start of next year.

“I am pleased Bowral High School now offers a comprehensive High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program designed to nurture student talents across academic, creative, sporting, and social-emotional domains. I thank the NSW Department of Education for allocating $8 million to upgrade Bowral High School for this purpose.

“Tangara School in Renwick has an additional classroom for students with special needs.

“Picton High school upgrade now has functional classroom walls and a new school hall. I know educators are enthusiastic about teaching our local students – clambering to get a teaching position in our local schools, rather than running from Wollondilly to teaching jobs outside of Wollondilly.

“I appreciate working with The Hon. Prue Car and the Premier. I hope the state government’s commitment to Wollondilly’s educational future and investment continues. I look forward to more education project announcements in the Wollondilly electorate.”

Safija Bristina, Bowral High School Relieving Principal said:

“We are thrilled with our new creative and performing arts centre, ‘The Theatre’, a state-of-the-art facility and the best performing arts space in the Southern Highlands, endorsed by industry experts.

“It provides our students with top-tier, industry-standard resources to nurture their talents in dance, drama, music, and more.

“This fantastic space not only enhances our high potential and gifted education programs but also allows us to engage with local primary schools, strengthening our community ties.”

Luke Farthing, Picton High School Principal said:

“We have an extensive range of curriculum offerings at our school that require specialist rooms and facilities.

“This project has increased the number of functional, separated classrooms, and that means we can expand curriculum opportunities for our students.”

The Minns Labor Government is making it easier and faster to deliver the infrastructure which supports housing growth with the release of the finalised Works-in-Kind (WIK) Guideline and Infrastructure Opportunity Plans (IOPs).

Working together the Guideline and IOPs will allow developers to meet their Housing and Productivity Contributions by directly delivering infrastructure like roads, open space and active transport or dedicating land for transport corridors, schools, emergency services or other public purposes.

This is another example of the Minns Labor Government taking a coordinated approach to infrastructure and housing delivery, so that young people, families and downsizers all have access to the homes and services they need in the communities they choose to live in.

The finalised Guideline sets out a clear process for assessing infrastructure proposals from developers and with the opportunity plans, directly aligns infrastructure projects with the supply of new homes.

The Guideline also allows developers to submit Works in Kind offers at various stages of planning including with a rezoning proposal and before or after gaining approval so housing and jobs enabling infrastructure can be delivered sooner.

Infrastructure Opportunity Plans have been developed which cover Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Illawarra-Shoalhaven, the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, each providing a comprehensive list of projects which could be delivered through Works in Kind agreements.

Each plan was developed through the Urban Development Program that brings together state agencies, councils, utility providers, and industry peak bodies, to align plans for housing and infrastructure in each of NSW’s fastest‑growing regions.

Importantly the IOPs will be updated annually in line with the NSW Budget cycle to make sure enabling infrastructure is identified early and included in the forward planning for state agencies.   

Proposals for projects on an Infrastructure Opportunity Plan will be assessed under a streamlined pathway, while projects not on an IOP will still be considered through separate criteria.

The Infrastructure Opportunity Plans provide transparency for proponents and communities on projects which can support future housing growth, including projects which may not yet have Government funding.

The finalisation of the Works in Kind Guidelines and the Infrastructure Opportunity Plans is the next step in the Minns Labor Government’s work to build better communities.

For more information about Works-in-Kind, visit:  Housing and Productivity Contribution webpage.

For more about Infrastructure Opportunities Plans, visit: Infrastructure Opportunities Plans webpage.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“The Minns Labor Government is improving infrastructure delivery and project feasibility by allowing developers to deliver infrastructure like roads, open space and active transport, or dedicate land for transport corridors, schools, emergency services or other public purposes as part of reforms to infrastructure contributions.

“The Works in Kind Guideline and Infrastructure Opportunity Plans will work together to fast track and coordinate the delivery of new homes and the infrastructure to support them.

“We’re giving the industry a clear line of sight to the projects that matter most and making sure crucial enabling infrastructure can be delivered alongside housing, by allowing Works in Kind offers at various planning stages.

“This overturns the previous Government’s approach of delivering housing while ignoring the infrastructure needs of new or growing communities. When new communities are built, they need to include schools, transport and open spaces. Residents shouldn’t have to spend years fighting for them.”

Nearly 200 healthcare professionals across NSW have made a temporary tree change and accepted short term positions in the bush, as part of the NSW Health Deployment Program.

To date, more than 1,000 deployments have been completed, giving healthcare professionals the opportunity to travel and work in regional, rural and remote parts of NSW they may never have visited, with accommodation and travel costs covered.  

The program offers positions of between two and 13 weeks across a range of priority roles including nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, physiotherapy and more.

One of those to benefit from the program is Speech Pathologist Emma.

After several years working in metropolitan health services Emma was ready for a change. Since joining the program in 2024, Emma has completed eight deployments across NSW, including Narrabri, Griffith, Broken Hill, Tumut, Port Macquarie and Inverell.

One of the most unexpected outcomes of deployment was meeting her partner, Issa, during a placement in Griffith in 2024. Issa also joined the Deployment Program in September 2025.

The Minns Labor Government has introduced a broad suite of reforms to further strengthen and rebuild the state’s health workforce including:

• Abolishing the wages cap and delivering the largest wage increase to healthcare workers in a decade;
• Implementing safe staffing levels in our emergency departments;
• Saving 1,112 nurses which the Liberal Government planned to sack; and
• Supporting our future health workforce by providing them with study subsidies

For more information on the NSW Health Deployment Program, including details on how to apply, visit the NSW Health website.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

“This is an important program that is providing much-needed support to our hardworking health staff in rural and regional NSW, in hospitals or health services where they are most needed.

“For many regional communities, deployment clinicians mean they can access services locally instead of travelling long distances.”

“By applying their skills and experiences, these health professionals have the opportunity to make a real difference.”

Speech Pathologist Emma Devrell:

“I’d always wanted to work for NSW Health. I was also looking for something different — a chance to experience new places, grow professionally and have a bit of adventure.

“Every deployment is memorable in its own way, but what stands out most is the community. Teams welcome you with open arms, and patients are genuinely grateful you’re there. It reminds you how important access to health services is in regional communities.

“It’s allowed me to grow professionally, explore regional NSW, and build connections I’ll keep for life. And I know the work we do makes a real difference in communities.”

The Minns Labor Government is providing 22 innovative NSW businesses with a share of over $1 million in funding to help bring new products and technologies to market under round one of the 2025–26 MVP Ventures Program.

NSW is home to world-class talent and a vibrant startup community, and the MVP Ventures Program is about giving our founders the support they need to turn great ideas into commercial success.

The grants support startups at a critical stage of development, helping them move beyond early concepts and prototypes into real‑world testing, uptake and commercial growth.

Funded projects span priority sectors including housing, manufacturing, energy, health and digital technologies, with recipients developing solutions that range from accelerating housing delivery and clean energy innovation to advanced manufacturing and health technologies.

Together, the successful recipients highlight the depth of NSW’s innovation pipeline and the important role startups play in lifting productivity, strengthening supply chains and creating skilled jobs across the state.

Round one MVP grant recipients include:

• Babylon Nexus: A digital platform for the construction industry, offering real-time payment visibility and project success insights through its calendar ledger and AI risk engine.
• BIMLOGIQ Pty Ltd: BIMLOGIQ Copilot uses advanced AI-driven technology to reduce design and documentation time in the construction industry.
• Puralink: Puralink is building an autonomous robotics platform for pipe inspection, mapping and repair.
• E&J Enterprises: An all-female startup who will use the support to advance Bubbafly, its patented formula‑dispensing baby bottle designed for on‑the‑go feeding.
• Loquens: A health focused tech startup which will progress the rollout of Healingua, a clinician built digital tool that helps nurses and carers communicate with aged care residents who face language or other communication barriers.
• One-Touch Business Technology Solutions: A fintech startup which will progress the development of its digital platform that helps medical and health practices better manage cyber risk, finance and compliance.
• Walking Tall Health: A medical device startup which will progress the commercial launch of its onBeat2 wearable device, designed to help people living with Parkinson’s disease improve walking and reduce falls.
• Thermal Dawn: A thermal energy startup which will further develop and test its residential thermal storage system, enabling homes to use daytime solar for heating and cooling – replacing lithium batteries at a fraction of the cost.

The MVP Ventures Program is designed to support commercially focused innovation, helping NSW businesses test, refine and scale new ideas with strong market potential.

The Minns Labor Government committed an additional $6 million to the MVP Ventures Program in the last budget, and the 2025–26 MVP Ventures Program will deliver up to $3 million in funding across three competitive rounds.

Applications for round two of the program are currently being assessed and we look forward to opening round three soon.

For more information on the MVP Ventures Program visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/business-and-economy/innovation/grants-and-programs/mvp-ventures-program

Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Anoulack Chanthivong said:

“The Minns Labor Government is investing in innovation because it delivers real economic returns: stronger productivity, resilient supply chains and high-value jobs.

“The MVP Ventures Program builds on this Government’s commitment to back NSW innovators with great ideas, helping them take the next step towards commercial success and deliver practical solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face.

“These grant recipients represent the strength and diversity of innovation across NSW. By supporting them, we’re ensuring NSW remains the best place in Australia to start and grow an innovative business.”

E&J Enterprises Founder Emine Watson said:

“Feeding a baby on the go can be incredibly stressful—especially at night or far from home. Bubbafly transforms that chaos into confidence with fresh, instant feeds at the flick of a button.

“This funding will help us take Bubbafly from a proven design into the hands of more families, supporting local manufacturing and delivering a practical solution that makes everyday life easier for parents and carers.”

Loquens Founder Benjamin Smoker said:

“Clear communication is fundamental to high quality, person-centred care, yet is often taken for granted and not appropriately provided for complex needs clients.

“This support will help us roll out Healingua across NSW and bring practical, clinician led solutions to aged care and health settings.”

One-Touch Business Technology Solutions Founder Crystal Liu said:

“Small medical and health practices are increasingly exposed to cyber risks, but many don’t have the time or resources to manage complex insurance and compliance requirements.

“The MVP Ventures grant will help us scale a platform that simplifies these challenges, allowing practitioners to focus on patient care while improving security and business resilience.”

Walking Tall Health Founder Matthew Brodie said:

“Living with Parkinson’s can make everyday movement challenging, and falls are a major concern.

“This funding will help us scale a device that’s already showing meaningful benefits for mobility and independence.”

Thermal Dawn Founder Nick Zeniou said:

“The MVP Ventures grant enables us to accelerate pilot installations and testing of Australian-made thermal storage that delivers battery-like benefits at over 4x lower cost per kWh.

“We’re proving that homes can use their daytime solar for year-round comfort – heating and cooling – while cutting energy bills and supporting grid stability during peak demand.”