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