Thanks for supporting Montrose traders. My allocation of vouchers has been exhausted. I encourage you to shop and support Montrose traders wherever possible, including participating Montrose businesses: Basil Leaf Hahndorf Chocolates Hummingbird IGA Food & Liquor (excluding tobacco products) Invigorate Hairdressing La Lupa Romana Market & Cafe 3765 Mary Eats Cake Montrose Bakery Montrose Barber…
It was great to chat to Alan Collier about life before politics, low-cost local destinations to visit with the family and the importance of sporting clubs and volunteers. Listen here: Aaron Violi MP | Community Connections (yarravalleyfm.org.au)
I hope you all had a great Christmas and found some time to relax. It is great to be back and ready for a busy 2024. There is plenty of unfinished business from 2023. I’ve spent a lot of time out chatting to locals and know that the cost of living continues to be…
Volunteers and community groups across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have had their community contributions recognised through Aaron Violi MP’s Casey Volunteer and Community Awards. 39 individuals and 14 community groups had their hard work recognised during an awards ceremony morning tea at Chirnside Park Country Club on Saturday 9 December. Mr Violi said…
Congratulations to the following 16 local organisations that received Stronger Communities Grants in 2023. I can’t wait to see the projects you complete that will benefit our community. Badger Creek Scout Hall 1st Belgrave Scouts Caring Made Easy Inc, East Warburton Healesville Inter-Church Community Care Hoddles Creek Rural Fire Brigade Kallista Market Lilydale Community House…
Published in Star Mail News (05.12.2023)
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…
Published in Star Mail News (04.07.2023)
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…
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…