Out & About in the Community (2022-23)

14 December 2023

 

I hosted a Renter's Rights Forum with the Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. We were joined by organisations on the day to help provide locals with information and assistance on any issue that may have.

14 December 2023

 

I hosted a Renter's Rights Forum with the Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. We were joined by organisations on the day to help provide locals with information and assistance on any issue that may have.

14 December 2023

 

I hosted a Renter's Rights Forum with the Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. We were joined by organisations on the day to help provide locals with information and assistance on any issue that may have.

13 December 2023

I celebrated the newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of Hill Rd and Bennelong Parkway with a traffic light party.

13 December 2023

I celebrated the newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of Hill Rd and Bennelong Parkway with a traffic light party.

13 December 2023

I celebrated the newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of Hill Rd and Bennelong Parkway with a traffic light party.

21 November 2023

 

I hosted a Small Business Workshop with the Minister for Small Business, The Hon Julie Collins MP.

 

The forum was a great opportunity for our local community to learn about how local businesses can use AI to enhance their visibility.

21 November 2023

 

I hosted a Small Business Workshop with the Minister for Small Business, The Hon Julie Collins MP.

 

The forum was a great opportunity for our local community to learn about how local businesses can use AI to enhance their visibility.

21 November 2023

 

I hosted a Small Business Workshop with the Minister for Small Business, The Hon Julie Collins MP.

 

The forum was a great opportunity for our local community to learn about how local businesses can use AI to enhance their visibility.

18th November 2023

 

I hosted a Diwali Mobile Office in Homebush. It was an opportunity for locals to raise any federal or local issues with me.

18th November 2023

 

I hosted a Diwali Mobile Office in Homebush. It was an opportunity for locals to raise any federal or local issues with me.

18th November 2023

 

I hosted a Diwali Mobile Office in Homebush. It was an opportunity for locals to raise any federal or local issues with me.

10 November 2023

We were joined by experts from across the housing field to discuss how the Albanese Labor Government is getting on with the job of building more homes but also to discuss what more needs to be done for renters of mortgage holders.

10 November 2023

We were joined by experts from across the housing field to discuss how the Albanese Labor Government is getting on with the job of building more homes but also to discuss what more needs to be done for renters of mortgage holders.

10 November 2023

We were joined by experts from across the housing field to discuss how the Albanese Labor Government is getting on with the job of building more homes but also to discuss what more needs to be done for renters of mortgage holders.

26 October 2023

Today I visited Phillips Park with Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, to see progress made on my 2022 election commitment: a playspace upgrade partly funded by Our Community Grant Program. And in Reid fashion, we ended the day with some delicious Bánh mì at Happy Snack Cafe House Homebush.

26 October 2023

Today I visited Phillips Park with Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, to see progress made on my 2022 election commitment: a playspace upgrade partly funded by Our Community Grant Program. And in Reid fashion, we ended the day with some delicious Bánh mì at Happy Snack Cafe House Homebush.

26 October 2023

Today I visited Phillips Park with Kristy McBain, Minister for Regional Development, to see progress made on my 2022 election commitment: a playspace upgrade partly funded by Our Community Grant Program. And in Reid fashion, we ended the day with some delicious Bánh mì at Happy Snack Cafe House Homebush.

24 October 2023

Today I held a P&C forum with Education Minister, Jason Clare, and Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li, to discuss the Albanese Labor Government's plans to improve education, the importance of getting all schools up to their fair funding levels and how P&Cs can best assist their schools. thanks to Homebush Public School for hosting the event.

24 October 2023

Today I held a P&C forum with Education Minister, Jason Clare, and Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li, to discuss the Albanese Labor Government's plans to improve education, the importance of getting all schools up to their fair funding levels and how P&Cs can best assist their schools. thanks to Homebush Public School for hosting the event.

24 October 2023

Today I held a P&C forum with Education Minister, Jason Clare, and Member for Strathfield, Jason Yat-Sen Li, to discuss the Albanese Labor Government's plans to improve education, the importance of getting all schools up to their fair funding levels and how P&Cs can best assist their schools. thanks to Homebush Public School for hosting the event.

21 October 2023

Today I held my first Great Aussie BBQ for new residents who have moved into our local area in the last 6 months. Thank you to everyone who came along and to Strathfield Rotary, SES Strathfield Unit, Strathfield Council, MTC Australia and Strathfield Croquet Club for joining us.

21 October 2023

Today I held my first Great Aussie BBQ for new residents who have moved into our local area in the last 6 months. Thank you to everyone who came along and to Strathfield Rotary, SES Strathfield Unit, Strathfield Council, MTC Australia and Strathfield Croquet Club for joining us.

21 October 2023

Today I held my first Great Aussie BBQ for new residents who have moved into our local area in the last 6 months. Thank you to everyone who came along and to Strathfield Rotary, SES Strathfield Unit, Strathfield Council, MTC Australia and Strathfield Croquet Club for joining us.

6 October 2023

Thank you to Drummoyne Community Centre for hosting me at their AGM. Congratulations to the Centre for their achievements of the past year and congratulations to those who got elected to the Committee. 

25 September 2023

Today I held my 3rd school holiday "Mock Parliament" event - this time in Rhodes. As always, these students were bright, enthusiastic and ready for the debate.

You can't help but come away feeling like the future is in good hands. Thanks to mum and dad too for bringing them along.

25 September 2023

Today I held my 3rd school holiday "Mock Parliament" event - this time in Rhodes. As always, these students were bright, enthusiastic and ready for the debate.

You can't help but come away feeling like the future is in good hands. Thanks to mum and dad too for bringing them along.

25 September 2023

Today I held my 3rd school holiday "Mock Parliament" event - this time in Rhodes. As always, these students were bright, enthusiastic and ready for the debate.

You can't help but come away feeling like the future is in good hands. Thanks to mum and dad too for bringing them along.

19 September 2023

Today Lynda Voltz MP and I hosted the Lidcombe Cost Of Living Hub. It was an opportunity for locals to access the practical help they need to reduce their bills, as well as raise their issues and concerns with me regarding cost of living pressures. Thank you to Lidcombe Public School for allowing us to host such an important community event.

19 September 2023

Today Lynda Voltz MP and I hosted the Lidcombe Cost Of Living Hub. It was an opportunity for locals to access the practical help they need to reduce their bills, as well as raise their issues and concerns with me regarding cost of living pressures. Thank you to Lidcombe Public School for allowing us to host such an important community event.

19 September 2023

Today Lynda Voltz MP and I hosted the Lidcombe Cost Of Living Hub. It was an opportunity for locals to access the practical help they need to reduce their bills, as well as raise their issues and concerns with me regarding cost of living pressures. Thank you to Lidcombe Public School for allowing us to host such an important community event.

9 September 2023

Thanks to the residents of Wentworth Point who came to my mobile offices today.

They raised concerns about: 1) Hill Rd upgrade; 2) energy efficiency measures in stratas; 3) the new high school in Wentworth Point; and 4) patchy WiFi

9 September 2023

Thanks to the residents of Wentworth Point who came to my mobile offices today.

They raised concerns about: 1) Hill Rd upgrade; 2) energy efficiency measures in stratas; 3) the new high school in Wentworth Point; and 4) patchy WiFi

9 September 2023

Thanks to the residents of Wentworth Point who came to my mobile offices today.

They raised concerns about: 1) Hill Rd upgrade; 2) energy efficiency measures in stratas; 3) the new high school in Wentworth Point; and 4) patchy WiFi

8 September 2023

Chris Bowen MP and I officially opened the first of 400 new community batteries in Australia, right in our local suburb of Cabarita. The battery shows our commitment to greening the grid and reaching our net zero ambitions, all while sharing the benefits of clean and reliable renewable energy with the community.

Thanks to Climate Action Burwood, Canada Bay Council, and the Inner West Community Energy Group for their advocacy on this important issue. 

8 September 2023

Chris Bowen MP and I officially opened the first of 400 new community batteries in Australia, right in our local suburb of Cabarita. The battery shows our commitment to greening the grid and reaching our net zero ambitions, all while sharing the benefits of clean and reliable renewable energy with the community.

Thanks to Climate Action Burwood, Canada Bay Council, and the Inner West Community Energy Group for their advocacy on this important issue. 

8 September 2023

Chris Bowen MP and I officially opened the first of 400 new community batteries in Australia, right in our local suburb of Cabarita. The battery shows our commitment to greening the grid and reaching our net zero ambitions, all while sharing the benefits of clean and reliable renewable energy with the community.

Thanks to Climate Action Burwood, Canada Bay Council, and the Inner West Community Energy Group for their advocacy on this important issue. 

30 August 2023

Thank you to Sydney Psychology Group, and founder, Dr Maala Lal, for hosting me at their clinic. It was great to discuss how we can better support mental health in the community.

30 August 2023

Thank you to Sydney Psychology Group, and founder, Dr Maala Lal, for hosting me at their practice. It was great to discuss how we can better support mental health in the community.

30 August 2023

Thank you to Sydney Psychology Group, and founder, Dr Maala Lal, for hosting me at their practice. It was great to discuss how we can better support mental health in the community.

28 August 2023

The Cost of Living Hub in Burwood was a valuable way for residents to find out about the financial support they can access. Thanks to all the organisations who came along to assist.

28 August 2023

The Cost of Living Hub in Burwood was a valuable way for residents to find out about the financial support they can access. Thanks to all the organisations who came along to assist.

28 August 2023

The Cost of Living Hub in Burwood was a valuable way for residents to find out about the financial support they can access. Thanks to all the organisations who came along to assist.

23 August 2023

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, and I visited Beifang - a small business in Silverwater that received a grant to improve its energy efficiency. This was followed by an early lunch in Burwood where we visited a business where the produce of Beifang is sold.

23 August 2023

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, and I visited Beifang - a small business in Silverwater that received a grant to improve its energy efficiency. This was followed by an early lunch in Burwood where we visited a business where the produce of Beifang is sold.

23 August 2023

Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister, and I visited Beifang - a small business in Silverwater that received a grant to improve its energy efficiency. This was followed by an early lunch in Burwood where we visited a business where the produce of Beifang is sold.

27 July 2023

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. It's extraordinary to think how much Korea has changed in just 70 years. From a period of conflict, it's now grown into one of the most advanced economies in the world.

We honour the veterans from the Korean War for their sacrifices.

Today, I also got to celebrate the wonderful contribution Korean-Australians have made to our country.

Thanks to CASS Care and AKCEA for having me at their event today. I was there to launch the DAON College to help enable lifelong learning for Korean seniors.

27 July 2023

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. It's extraordinary to think how much Korea has changed in just 70 years. From a period of conflict, it's now grown into one of the most advanced economies in the world.

We honour the veterans from the Korean War for their sacrifices.

Today, I also got to celebrate the wonderful contribution Korean-Australians have made to our country.

Thanks to CASS Care and AKCEA for having me at their event today. I was there to launch the DAON College to help enable lifelong learning for Korean seniors.

27 July 2023

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. It's extraordinary to think how much Korea has changed in just 70 years. From a period of conflict, it's now grown into one of the most advanced economies in the world.

We honour the veterans from the Korean War for their sacrifices.

Today, I also got to celebrate the wonderful contribution Korean-Australians have made to our country.

Thanks to CASS Care and AKCEA for having me at their event today. I was there to launch the DAON College to help enable lifelong learning for Korean seniors.

10 & 11 July 2023

Well if my school holiday mock Parliaments are anything to go by, the future is in very good hands.

Thanks to everyone who came along to learn a little bit more about our democracy, your ideas, enthusiasm and speeches blew me away.

10 & 11 July 2023

Well if my school holiday mock Parliaments are anything to go by, the future is in very good hands.

Thanks to everyone who came along to learn a little bit more about our democracy, your ideas, enthusiasm and speeches blew me away.

10 & 11 July 2023

Well if my school holiday mock Parliaments are anything to go by, the future is in very good hands.

Thanks to everyone who came along to learn a little bit more about our democracy, your ideas, enthusiasm and speeches blew me away.

9 July 2023

Thanks to those who attended my community meeting on the proposed organic waste site in Lidcombe. More than 100 people turned up, and I appreciated hearing your concerns.

9 July 2023

Thanks to those who attended my community meeting on the proposed organic waste site in Lidcombe. More than 100 people turned up, and I appreciated hearing your concerns.

9 July 2023

Thanks to those who attended my community meeting on the proposed organic waste site in Lidcombe. More than 100 people turned up, and I appreciated hearing your concerns.

29 June 2023

Welcoming all the new citizens at the Burwood Council Citizenship Ceremony.

29 June 2023

Welcoming all the new citizens at the Burwood Council Citizenship Ceremony.

29 June 2023

Welcoming all the new citizens at the Burwood Council Citizenship Ceremony.

24 June 2023

Talking to constituents at a mobile office in Wareemba about all things from the new Budget measures about to take effect to the Voice. 

24 June 2023

Talking to constituents at a mobile office in Wareemba about all things from the new Budget measures about to take effect to the Voice. 

18 May 2023

Hosting a roundtable on mental health support for people from diverse backgrounds with the Hon. Emma McBride, Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, and community organisations.

16 May 2023

Thanks to Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, and Dean Parkin from Yes23 for joining our panel about the Voice to Parliament. During the forum we were asked to reflect on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

16 May 2023

Thanks to Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, and Dean Parkin from Yes23 for joining our panel about the Voice to Parliament. During the forum we were asked to reflect on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

16 May 2023

Thanks to Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, and Dean Parkin from Yes23 for joining our panel about the Voice to Parliament. During the forum we were asked to reflect on the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

15 May 2023

Out doorknocking in Chiswick this afternoon. It was great to hear from residents who raised concerns around the lack of weekend ferries heading to the city, boat and trailer parking, and cost of living pressures. 

15 May 2023

Out doorknocking in Chiswick this afternoon. It was great to hear from residents who raised concerns around the lack of weekend ferries heading to the city, boat and trailer parking, and cost of living pressures. 

15 May 2023

Out doorknocking in Chiswick this afternoon. It was great to hear from residents who raised concerns around the lack of weekend ferries heading to the city, boat and trailer parking, and cost of living pressures. 

15 May 2023

Out at North Strathfield Station talking to commuters.

15 May 2023

Out at North Strathfield Station talking to commuters.

15 May 2023

Out at North Strathfield Station talking to commuters.

5 April 2023

Out doorknocking in Concord this afternoon.

5 April 2023

Out doorknocking in Concord this afternoon.

5 April 2023

Out doorknocking in Concord this afternoon.

22 April 2023

Spent this morning with worshippers at Omar Mosque, Auburn for Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. It was wonderful to be with our Muslim community to mark this period of spiritual observance and renewal.

22 April 2023

Spent this morning with worshippers at Omar Mosque, Auburn for Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. It was wonderful to be with our Muslim community to mark this period of spiritual observance and renewal.

18 April 2023

Out at Rhodes hosting a street stall and chatting to the local community. 

18 April 2023

Out at Rhodes hosting a street stall and chatting to the local community. 

18 April 2023

Out at Rhodes hosting a street stall and chatting to the local community. 

4 April 2023

At the Seniors' afternoon tea hosted in Breakfast Point. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet local residents. I was overwhelmed by the interest in this event and will be holding more in the future.
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4 April 2023

At the Seniors' afternoon tea hosted in Breakfast Point. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet local residents. I was overwhelmed by the interest in this event and will be holding more in the future.
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4 April 2023

At the Seniors' afternoon tea hosted in Breakfast Point. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to meet local residents. I was overwhelmed by the interest in this event and will be holding more in the future.
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13 March 2023

City of Parramatta Mayor, Donna Davis, and I meeting residents in Wentworth Point at our joint mobile office. It was great to talk to residents about transport, education and infrastructure in the area.

13 March 2023

City of Parramatta Mayor, Donna Davis, and I meeting residents in Wentworth Point at our joint mobile office. It was great talking to residents about transport, education and infrastructure in the area.

13 March 2023

City of Parramatta Mayor, Donna Davis, and I meeting residents in Wentworth Point at our joint mobile office. It was great talking to residents about transport, education and infrastructure in the area.

10 March 2023

Celebrating Holi in Homebush. It was wonderful to come together as a community to celebrate such a vibrant festival full of colour, love and joy.

10 March 2023

Celebrating Holi in Homebush. It was wonderful to come together as a community to celebrate such a vibrant festival full of colour, love and joy.

10 March 2023

Celebrating Holi in Homebush. It was wonderful to come together as a community to celebrate such a vibrant festival full of colour, love and joy.

23 February 2023

Welcoming hundreds of new citizens at the Strathfield Council Citizenship Ceremony.

23 February 2023

Welcoming hundreds of new citizens at the Strathfield Council Citizenship Ceremony.

23 February 2023

Welcoming hundreds of new citizens at the Strathfield Council Citizenship Ceremony.

20 February 2023

At the Government Services Hub with Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. It was a great success with government and non-government services there to help hundreds of constituents. 

20 February 2023

At the Government Services Hub with Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. It was a great success with government and non-government services there to help hundreds of constituents. 

20 February 2023

At the Government Services Hub with Jason Yat-Sen Li MP. It was a great success with government and non-government services there to help hundreds of constituents. 

11 February 2023

Councillor Julia Little and I out in Breakfast Point talking to residents about both local and federal issues.

27 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Rhodes with the Rhodes Multicultural Community Association.

27 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Rhodes with the Rhodes Multicultural Community Association.

27 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Rhodes with the Rhodes Multicultural Community Association.

26 January 2023

Out celebrating the 'G'day together Australia Day' event organised by the Australian Korea Cultural Exchange Association.

26 January 2023

Out celebrating the 'G'day together Australia Day' event organised by the Australian Korea Cultural Exchange Association.

26 January 2023

Out celebrating the 'G'day together Australia Day' event organised by the Australian Korea Cultural Exchange Association.

24 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year at Rhodes Station.

24 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year at Rhodes Station.

23 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year out in Wentworth Point.

23 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year out in Wentworth Point.

23 January 2023

Celebrating Lunar New Year out in Wentworth Point.

14 December 2022

Out at Lidcombe Station this morning letting people know about how the Albanese Labor government will make medicines and childcare more affordable.

3 November 2022

I had the honour of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway in Concord West.

It was a real joy to meet some remaining veterans from the campaign: Bruce Robertson, Ernie Walker, Reg Shard, Cecil Creswick and Les Thompson.

3 November 2023

I had the honour of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway in Concord West.

It was a real joy to meet some remaining veterans from the campaign: Bruce Robertson, Ernie Walker, Reg Shard, Cecil Creswick and Les Thompson.

3 November 2023

I had the honour of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway in Concord West.

It was a real joy to meet some remaining veterans from the campaign: Bruce Robertson, Ernie Walker, Reg Shard, Cecil Creswick and Les Thompson.

31 October 2022

Out at Rhodes station talking to commuters.

31 October 2022

Out at Rhodes station talking to commuters.

31 October 2022

Out at Rhodes station talking to commuters.

20 October 2022

Mobile office in Burwood.

20 October 2022

Mobile office in Burwood.

20 October 2022

Mobile office in Burwood.

21 September 2022

With the Hon. Julie Collins MP, Minister for Housing, at a roundtable for Housing & Homelessness.

21 September 2022

With the Hon. Julie Collins MP, Minister for Housing, at a roundtable for Housing & Homelessness.

21 September 2022

With the Hon. Julie Collins MP, Minister for Housing, at a roundtable for Housing & Homelessness.

19 September 2022

Morning train station and mobile office out in Lidcombe.

19 September 2022

Morning train station and mobile office out in Lidcombe.

19 September 2022

Morning train station and mobile office out in Lidcombe.

14 September 2022

Out doorknocking in Drummoyne this afternoon.

3 September 2022

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and the Strathfield Spring Fair.

3 September 2022

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and the Strathfield Spring Fair.

3 September 2022

Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival and the Strathfield Spring Fair.

21 June 2022

Good morning and a big thank you to commuters at Rhodes train station today.

21 June 2022

Good morning and a big thank you to commuters at Rhodes train station today.

21 June 2022

Good morning and a big thank you to commuters at Rhodes train station today.

11 June 2022

Thanks to everyone at Auburn Gallipoli Mosque and Gallipoli Home for the warm welcome. I loved hearing about the wonderful work you are doing to support the community.te_eatery and Bakersville Hot Bread for havng a chat wit me.

11 June 2022

Met with business owners in Five Dock with Joe di Giacomo and Councillor Julia Little. Five Dock is a great shopping precinct, thanks to owners at Bar Piccolino Five Dock, Appetite_eatery and Bakersville Hot Bread for having a chat with me.

11 June 2022

Got a chance to meet with local climate action groups and thank them for their tireless work to make climate change front and centre of the election campaign. Appetite_eatery and Bakersville Hot Bread for having a chat with me.

26 May 2022

Out in Homebush village meeting with small business owners and letting them know that I'm committed to working with them.

26 May 2022

Out in Homebush village meeting with small business owners and letting them know that I'm committed to working with them.

26 May 2022

Out in Homebush village meeting with small business owners and letting them know that I'm committed to working with them.

24 May 2022

I hit Strathfield station this morning armed with a bit of DIY art and craft to thank the people of Reid for trusting me to represent them in federal parliament.

24 May 2022

I hit Strathfield station this morning armed with a bit of DIY art and craft to thank the people of Reid for trusting me to represent them in federal parliament.

24 May 2022

I hit Strathfield station this morning armed with a bit of DIY art and craft to thank the people of Reid for trusting me to represent them in federal parliament.

23 May 2022

Today I went out to thank the businesses on Majors Bay Road in Concord. I want to be a representative for everyone in Reid. Regardless of your political views and how you voted - I am ready to serve you. 

23 May 2022

Today, I went out to thank the businesses on Majors Bay Road in Concord. I want to be a representative for everyone in Reid.Regardless of your political views and how you voted - I am ready to serve you. 

23 May 2022

Today, I went out to thank the businesses on Majors Bay Road in Concord. I want to be a representative for everyone in Reid.Regardless of your political views and how you voted - I am ready to serve you.