🎨 Congratulations to the Spring Art Troupe on celebrating its 5th anniversary.
It was a pleasure to join members today and recognise five years of bringing people together through art, culture and community.
Monash is proudly one of Australia’s most diverse communities, and groups like the Spring Art Troupe help make our city such a welcoming and vibrant place by celebrating creativity, building friendships and sharing culture.
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone, and thank you for the contribution you make to our community. I wish you many more years of success. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
🕊️ Building bridges through understanding, respect and friendship.
It was a pleasure to join students from across Monash for the inaugural Schools Program hosted by Monash Interfaith Gathering at Huntingtower.
Monash Interfaith Gathering does important work bringing people of different faiths and backgrounds together, creating opportunities for conversation and helping to build a more inclusive and harmonious community.
A big thank you to Mel Beale and Huntingtower for hosting, and congratulations to all the students who presented and shared their faiths, values and perspectives.
In one of Victoria’s most diverse communities, opportunities like this help young people learn from one another and recognise that, despite our differences, there is so much that connects us. ... See MoreSee Less
🎭 There’s something special about seeing young people light up a stage.
This afternoon the whole family enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented by the incredibly talented students from Salesian College and Sacred Heart College.
The energy, confidence and enthusiasm on display were fantastic. From the lead performances to the ensemble, it was clear just how much work had gone into bringing the show to life.
Zoe was a huge fan of the Queen of Pop, who certainly knew how to steal a scene! As for me, I thought Charlie and Willy Wonka were outstanding.
Congratulations to everyone involved, the cast, orchestra, crew, teachers and volunteers. Productions like this give students the opportunity to develop confidence, creativity and lifelong memories, and they provide the community with a wonderful night out.
🎙️ This morning I joined Raf Epstein on ABC Radio Melbourne for a conversation about all things Monash.
Listeners called in with questions about traffic in local streets, car parking, the style of homes being built across Monash, including French Provincial designs, hard rubbish, VicRoads and median strips, the Suburban Rail Loop and dog parks.
It was a great opportunity to hear directly from residents and answer questions about the practical issues affecting our community, including what Council can do and where responsibility sits with other levels of government.
Have a listen to the full conversation below. 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
🇦🇺 A very special evening welcoming some of our newest Australian citizens.
Citizenship ceremonies are always incredibly moving. Behind every pledge is a unique story, a journey and a decision to officially call Australia home.
I was also proud to have Zoe come along and share the occasion with me. It was a wonderful opportunity for her to see firsthand the meaning of citizenship and the diversity that makes our community so special.
Congratulations to all of our new citizens. 🇦🇺 ... See MoreSee Less
The event was a chance to recognise the extraordinary volunteers of Monash Oakleigh Community Support and Information Service and Monash Waverley Community Information and Support, who for many years provided compassionate support to some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
Today, that important legacy continues through South East Community Links, with the City of Monash proud to support the transition through an earlier $80,000 investment, followed by a further $150,000 in this year’s Budget. It’s a great example of local, state and federal governments working alongside community organisations to strengthen support for those who need it most.
Thank you to everyone, past and present, who continues to make our community a more caring and connected place. ... See MoreSee Less
💍 What an extraordinary milestone, 75 years of marriage.
It was a privilege to spend time with Mount Waverley’s Reg and Mary Williams as they celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
They shared some wonderful memories with us, including going to dances together at the Oakleigh RSL and their early married life in Mount Waverley, when they would walk to a family member’s home near the corner of Warrigal and Dandenong Roads in Oakleigh just to have a bath.
Reg and Mary have called Mount Waverley home for more than 76 years and have seen the area change from dirt roads and horse-drawn deliveries into the vibrant community it is today.
I took my girls along for the visit, which Reg and Mary really appreciated. We all loved hearing their stories and taking a trip down memory lane with two very special members of our community.
Congratulations, Reg and Mary, on 75 remarkable years together. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
It was wonderful to join the Syndal Combined Probus Club to recognise this remarkable milestone and the important role Probus plays in keeping people active, connected and engaged.
Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to 50 years of friendship, fellowship and community. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
It was a pleasure to welcome ALGA President, Matt Burnett, to discuss the national issues that matter most to local communities and the important role councils play in shaping Australia’s future.
Our discussions covered the need for infrastructure funding to support housing and population growth, advancing the circular economy, protecting and expanding public open space, and exploring how councils can work more collaboratively through shared services.
Strong local government starts with strong collaboration. By working together across councils and advocating with one voice nationally, we can achieve better outcomes for our communities. 🤝🏛️ ... See MoreSee Less
🎨 Congratulations to the Spring Art Troupe on celebrating its 5th anniversary.
It was a pleasure to join members today and recognise five years of bringing people together through art, culture and community.
Monash is proudly one of Australia’s most diverse communities, and groups like the Spring Art Troupe help make our city such a welcoming and vibrant place by celebrating creativity, building friendships and sharing culture.
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone, and thank you for the contribution you make to our community. I wish you many more years of success. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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🕊️ Building bridges through understanding, respect and friendship.
It was a pleasure to join students from across Monash for the inaugural Schools Program hosted by Monash Interfaith Gathering at Huntingtower.
Monash Interfaith Gathering does important work bringing people of different faiths and backgrounds together, creating opportunities for conversation and helping to build a more inclusive and harmonious community.
A big thank you to Mel Beale and Huntingtower for hosting, and congratulations to all the students who presented and shared their faiths, values and perspectives.
In one of Victoria’s most diverse communities, opportunities like this help young people learn from one another and recognise that, despite our differences, there is so much that connects us. ... See MoreSee Less
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🎭 There’s something special about seeing young people light up a stage.
This afternoon the whole family enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, presented by the incredibly talented students from Salesian College and Sacred Heart College.
The energy, confidence and enthusiasm on display were fantastic. From the lead performances to the ensemble, it was clear just how much work had gone into bringing the show to life.
Zoe was a huge fan of the Queen of Pop, who certainly knew how to steal a scene! As for me, I thought Charlie and Willy Wonka were outstanding.
Congratulations to everyone involved, the cast, orchestra, crew, teachers and volunteers. Productions like this give students the opportunity to develop confidence, creativity and lifelong memories, and they provide the community with a wonderful night out.
Well done to all involved! 👏🎭 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎙️ This morning I joined Raf Epstein on ABC Radio Melbourne for a conversation about all things Monash.
Listeners called in with questions about traffic in local streets, car parking, the style of homes being built across Monash, including French Provincial designs, hard rubbish, VicRoads and median strips, the Suburban Rail Loop and dog parks.
It was a great opportunity to hear directly from residents and answer questions about the practical issues affecting our community, including what Council can do and where responsibility sits with other levels of government.
Have a listen to the full conversation below. 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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🇦🇺 A very special evening welcoming some of our newest Australian citizens.
Citizenship ceremonies are always incredibly moving. Behind every pledge is a unique story, a journey and a decision to officially call Australia home.
I was also proud to have Zoe come along and share the occasion with me. It was a wonderful opportunity for her to see firsthand the meaning of citizenship and the diversity that makes our community so special.
Congratulations to all of our new citizens. 🇦🇺 ... See MoreSee Less
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🎄❤️ It was a pleasure to join Clare O'Neil MP, Steve Dimopoulos MP and South East Community Links at their Christmas in July celebration at the Oakleigh Carnegie RSL.
The event was a chance to recognise the extraordinary volunteers of Monash Oakleigh Community Support and Information Service and Monash Waverley Community Information and Support, who for many years provided compassionate support to some of our community’s most vulnerable residents.
Today, that important legacy continues through South East Community Links, with the City of Monash proud to support the transition through an earlier $80,000 investment, followed by a further $150,000 in this year’s Budget. It’s a great example of local, state and federal governments working alongside community organisations to strengthen support for those who need it most.
Thank you to everyone, past and present, who continues to make our community a more caring and connected place. ... See MoreSee Less
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💍 What an extraordinary milestone, 75 years of marriage.
It was a privilege to spend time with Mount Waverley’s Reg and Mary Williams as they celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.
They shared some wonderful memories with us, including going to dances together at the Oakleigh RSL and their early married life in Mount Waverley, when they would walk to a family member’s home near the corner of Warrigal and Dandenong Roads in Oakleigh just to have a bath.
Reg and Mary have called Mount Waverley home for more than 76 years and have seen the area change from dirt roads and horse-drawn deliveries into the vibrant community it is today.
I took my girls along for the visit, which Reg and Mary really appreciated. We all loved hearing their stories and taking a trip down memory lane with two very special members of our community.
Congratulations, Reg and Mary, on 75 remarkable years together. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Celebrating 50 years of Probus in Australia!
It was wonderful to join the Syndal Combined Probus Club to recognise this remarkable milestone and the important role Probus plays in keeping people active, connected and engaged.
Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to 50 years of friendship, fellowship and community. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌏 Great to meet with the Eastern Region Group of Councils yesterday in my capacity as Vice President of the Australian Local Government Association.
It was a pleasure to welcome ALGA President, Matt Burnett, to discuss the national issues that matter most to local communities and the important role councils play in shaping Australia’s future.
Our discussions covered the need for infrastructure funding to support housing and population growth, advancing the circular economy, protecting and expanding public open space, and exploring how councils can work more collaboratively through shared services.
Strong local government starts with strong collaboration. By working together across councils and advocating with one voice nationally, we can achieve better outcomes for our communities. 🤝🏛️ ... See MoreSee Less
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