Previous Events

18 September 2023

The rising cost of food, electricity and rents are putting pressure on many families. We want to ensure you know about the government rebates and other financial support available to help households.

That’s why we have organised a Cost of Living Help Hub to bring government and non-government services together so you can get the support you need.

Bring your latest electricity, gas and water bills with you so you can see what rebates and vouchers you may be entitled to and get help to reduce your bills.

You will also be able to speak to representatives from:

  • Centrelink
  • Service NSW
  • Sydney Water
  • Accessible Diversity Services Initiative Limited and Cass
  • Western Sydney Legal Centre – for legal services
  • Local NGOs who can provide direct financial relief - The Salvation Army and The Smith Family
  • and other federal and state government agencies

Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Arabic speaking representatives will be available to assist.

 

Cost of Living Help Hub details:

  • Date: Monday 18 September
  • Time: 4 - 6:30pm
  • Venue: Lidcombe Public School

28 August 2023

The rising cost of food, electricity and rents are putting pressure on many families. We want to ensure you know about the government rebates and other financial support available to help households.

That’s why we have organised a Cost of Living Help Hub to bring government and non-government services together so you can get the support you need.

Bring your latest electricity, gas and water bills with you so you can see what rebates and vouchers you may be entitled to and get help to reduce your bills.

You will also be able to speak to representatives from:

  • Centrelink
  • Service NSW
  • Sydney Water
  • Accessible Diversity Services Initiative Limited and Cass
  • Western Sydney Legal Centre – for legal services
  • Local NGOs who can provide direct financial relief - The Salvation Army and The Smith Family
  • and other federal and state government agencies

Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Arabic speaking representatives will be available to assist.

 

Cost of Living Help Hub details:

  • Date: Monday 28 August
  • Time: 4:30 – 6:30pm
  • Venue: St Paul's Church, Burwood

10 & 11 July 2023

During these school holidays, I'm excited to be hosting a Mock Parliament for students in Years 4, 5 & 6. Students will get the opportunity to hear about how our Federal Parliament works and will be able to participate in a mock parliamentary debate. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Details of the Mock Parliament:

Venue: Burwood Council Conference Room, Burwood Library

Date: Monday 10 July (Year 5 & 6), Tuesday 11 July (Year 7 & 8)

Time: 10-12pm

3 May 2023

Ahead of Mother’s Day, you are invited to celebrate women and mothers in our local area.

I am hosting this family event to thank women from different backgrounds and experiences who have all made our community a wonderful place to live. 

There will be a kids’ play area to keep your little ones entertained on the night. Bring along that special woman in your life who has inspired you! 

 

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 3 May

Time: 6pm

Venue: Maestria Restaurant and Bar, Rhodes Corporate Park, 1 Homebush Bay Drive, Rhodes 

RSVPs are essential as spaces are limited (RSVP form can be found below)

 

Panellists

  • Justine Perkins – founder of Touched by Olivia, an organisation building inclusive playgrounds across Australia so all children in Australia can play side by side regardless of ability.
  • Anna Wang – one of Australia’s most renowned wedding planners, small business owner employing a team of 30 and the owner of Maestria, mother of two.
  • Melanie Warman – owner and run leader of Boobs on the Run, a community for women to exercise and go running and founder of the Concord Mums Unite! Facebook group. She is also the NSW Chair for the Mother's Day Classic.
  • Marie Piccin – Foundation Chair of A Bloody Great Cause, a foundation to raise money for research into blood cancers and Committee Member for Majors Bay Chamber of Commerce.
  • Abla Kadous – founder and President of Islamic Women’s Welfare Association, Australia's first welfare service for Muslim women, mother of five.

This is a free event, however, attendees are encouraged to make donations to charity organisations that four of the panellists are associated with: 

Touched by Olivia 

A Bloody Great Cause 

Islamic Women’s Welfare Association 

Mother's Day Classic

4 April 2023

Seniors' Afternoon Tea

I’m hosting a seniors’ afternoon tea to give you an opportunity to:

  • Meet with Federal Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney;
  • Hear from NSW police about how you can stay safe online and protect your privacy;
  • Find out about local community groups you can get involved with; and
  • Meet other seniors in the local area.

Please join me for afternoon tea and some light refreshments.

  • Date: Tuesday, 4 April 2023
  • Time: 3:00 – 5:00pm
  • Venue: Breakfast Point Community Centre, 50 Village Dr, Breakfast Point
  • RSVP: RSVP is essential as spaces are limited, you can RSVP by phone 9715 7444, email [email protected] or using the RSVP form below.

We live in a wonderful community and I wanted to give you an opportunity to meet with your neighbours. I also want to ensure you know about the government organisations and programs that are there to support you.

 

10 March 2023

Holi in Homebush

Join us in celebrating the vibrant festival of Holi!

  • Date: Friday March 10th
  • Time: 3pm-5pm
  • Where: Airey Park, Homebush

 

Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to share. Colours will be provided.

 

20 February 2023

Government Services Hub with Sally Sitou MP and Jason Yat-sen Li MP

We know it can sometimes be confusing trying to find out where to go for help.

Jason Yat-Sen Li MP and I have organised a Government Services Hub to bring government and non-government services together so you can get the support you need in one place.

We will be joined by the following organisations

  • Services Australia including;
    • Centrelink, Medicare, NDIS
  • Department of Housing
  • Department of Justice
  • NSW Justices Association
  • NBN
  • CASS
  • Metro Assist
  • Marrickville Legal Centre

You can read more about the event here.

我们理解大家经常对去哪里寻找相关信息与帮助感到困惑, 所以我们在Burwood
组织了一场政府服务中心面对面交流活动,将政府和非政府服务机构聚在一起,方
便您获得最直接的信息与支持。
您将能够直接与来自以下机构的代表当面交谈:

  • 澳大利亚福利部(Centrelink、Medicare、NDIS)
  •  Optus 和 Telstra 电讯
  • Marrickville 公益法律中心
  • Metro Assist 新州社会服务福利机构
  • Housing 公房服务
  • JP Services 太平绅士签字服务
  • 以及其他联邦和州政府机构。
  • 现场将有普通话和粤语服务人员

 

27 August 2022

Mooncakes with your Member 

When: Saturday 27 August 2022, 11AM - 12PM

Where: Burwood Park

 

23 March 2022 - 7PM - 8PM

Wentworth Point Mobile Coverage Forum

Register: Wentworth Point Mobile Coverage Forum with Michelle Rowland

 

20 March 2022 - 11:30AM

Meet & Greet with Sally Sitou and Councillor Paul Noack

Wentworth Point Markets 

16 March 2022 - 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Climate Change Online Forum with Chris Bowen

Register: Climate Change Online Forum with Chris Bowen

10 March 2022

International Women’s Day Event

Strathfield Library and Innovation Hub

Join us for a free event celebrating and showcasing the inspiring women of Reid.