COLUMN: Rising costs of GP
Published in Star Mail News (19.09.2023)
Coalition commits to improved sporting infrastructure
It isn’t fair that young girls have to choose between getting changed in the sporting club car park or the boys’ change rooms. That’s why a Coalition Government will commit $250 million in funding to update and improve community sporting infrastructure right across the nation. This package is aimed at improving sporting infrastructure right across…
COLUMN: Community spirit shines through
Published in Star Mail News (04.07.2023)
Casey Forum: The Voice
As a local community representative, I have worked with an organisation called Democracy Co to engage with the residents of Casey to understand their views and their questions about the Voice to Parliament. On Sunday 28 May, 58 people were randomly and independently selected across the electorate of Casey to match the demographics of our…
2023 King’s Birthday Honours: Locals recognised
Congratulations to the following local residents who had their incredible service to our community recognised with an OAM in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours. Thank you for your selfless dedication to making our community the best place to call home. Dr Diana Cousens – Upwey VIC – For service to the Buddhist community Ms Gaye…
21 local volunteer organisations receive federal grants
Twenty-one (21) local community organisations across the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges and outer east are set to receive a grant through Federal Member for Casey, Aaron Violi MP’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants Program. The grants are to support local community groups who enable social inclusion, particularly for vulnerable people, and to help increase participation in volunteering.…
Let’s help local mums together this May
Throughout the month of May, in honour of Mother’s Day, my office is collecting the necessities for The Babes Project. The Babes Project supports vulnerable women across the Yarra Ranges and surrounds with pregnancy and the early days of motherhood. We are collecting: Nappy sacks; Baby bath toys; Hairbrushes and hair-ties; Toiletry bags; Baby bath…
THE WEEKLY TIMES: National Organic Standard
Published in The Weekly Times (12.04.2023)
COLUMN: May Federal Budget
Published in Star Mail News (18.04.2023)
Interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC RN Breakfast
Full interview on The Voice: