The Albanese Labor Government has ripped away vital mental health support for vulnerable Australians by cutting the additional Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions introduced by the Coalition. The Labor government voted for the cuts in the Senate on 15 December despite amendments from the Coalition seeking to maintain the status quo. As part of our response…
Petition: Mental Health Mental health is an issue close to my heart. Casey has become a desert when it comes to mental health support. I know how important it is to be able to access mental health services close to home and without delay. That’s why I’m advocating to the federal government for more mental…
It was fantastic to host my inaugural Casey Volunteer and Community Awards morning tea at Chirnside Park Country Club recently. There were over 41 individual recipients and four community groups who received awards this year, recognising their time and dedication to our communities across Casey. Volunteers are the heart of Casey. They give so much…
Published in Star Mail News (06.12.2022)
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There are many organisations in Casey that do incredible work to help those in need. This Christmas, I want to give back. It’s the little things that can help bring a smile to locals who may be struggling. I’ve set up a giving tree at my office (Suite 11, 1 East Ridge Drive, Chirnside Park).…
Lilydale Youth Hub is an incredible mental health service for young people in the Yarra Ranges. The Hub was established in 2020 using a $4.1 million grant, over three years, from the previous Coalition government. During my election campaign, I visited the youth hub and saw firsthand the incredible work they are doing with local…
Labor have scrapped vital upgrades to Wellington Road in their 2022-23 Budget. The previous Coalition government committed $110 million to upgrade and duplicate Wellington Road, recognising the thoroughfare as one of the busiest roads connecting the Hills communities to Melbourne. Wellington Road is an escape route in times of bushfire and emergency for residents in…
Funding for road sealing works across the Yarra Ranges and Cardinia have been cut under the Labor Government’s 2022-23 Budget. Under the Sealing the Hills and Roads for Community Programs, 110 kilometres of unsealed roads in Cardinia and 187 kilometres in the Yarra Ranges would have been sealed between 2020 and 2029. The program was…
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