by admin | Jul 27, 2021 | News, Parliament, Regional Bus Inquiry
Today we had a fantastic hearing for the School Bus Inquiry! We heard many perspectives. It was great to have committee members that are from regional Victoria and understand first-hand how a lack of public transport can disadvantage those living in rural and remote...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate
This week Rod had a zoom meeting with Tiffany Overall from Youth Law Australia to discuss the upcoming Children, Youth & Families (Raise the Age) Amendment Bill 2021. This bill looks to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years. Youth Law...
by admin | Jul 20, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate
This week Rod spoke with the Look Good Feel Better team. Their program helps support women, men and teens living with cancer. In particular, they focus on building confidence of those undergoing cancer treatments. Their home confidence kits and workshops clearly make...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate
Rod visited Stacey and Kim from St Kilda Gatehouse to learn more about their Young Women’s Project. This project is all about early intervention. The St Kilda Gatehouse team work with girls and women aged between 12 and 25 who are at risk of sexual exploitation. This...
by admin | Jul 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Electorate
Rod had a great meeting with Mitcham Angling Club and VR Fish about how accessibility to fishing can be improved in East Melbourne. Mitcham Angling Club is one of Victoria’s largest fishing clubs and its members are very passionate about supporting the community by...
