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Community Newsletter - September 2024
Dear community member
September was a month of celebrations for many as we welcomed the Harvest Moon.
From big announcements to business awards and community events, I’ve been hard at work advocating for Parramatta.
With such a fast-growing, vibrant electorate, it’s important to have a state government that listens. Below is a snapshot of the past month. |
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Construction set to start for Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2! Contracts have been issued for the first stage of Parramatta Light Rail 2, including a bridge over the Parramatta River from Melrose Park to Wentworth Point and enabling works! This brings us one step closer to building a better NSW! You can find out more here. |
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NEW Westmead Palliative Care Unit The new dedicated Support and Palliative Care Unit at Westmead Hospital will provide purpose-built facilities within a home-like setting, to deliver care and support to patients and families during what can be one of the most challenging times in their lives.
The unit will provide access to mainly single patient rooms, family and communal spaces, a multi-faith room and scenic outdoor areas from all rooms. You can find out more here. |
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Australia Avenue Roundabout Upgrade! The Minns Labor Government and the Australian Government are committed to fixing the Australia Avenue Roundabout. New traffic loop detectors, roundabout signs and warning signs on the off-ramps will be installed. Additionally, the pedestrian crossing will be moved, with a new fence built for better safety. Works commenced on 22 September and will continue for approximately three months.
You can read more here. |
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Parramatta East PS Upgrades Parramatta East Public School is turning 75, and we are adding to the celebrations with the start of long-awaited upgrades!
With 24 new classrooms, a new library, support unit and more staff parking, this school will meet the education needs of our growing community! You can read more here. |
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Let’s Go Greek Festival! It was so much fun attending the Let’s Go Greek Festival with our Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper (Σταύρος Καμπερογιάννης)
This year the weather was suburb ensuring festival attendance was bigger than ever. It was lovely to hear the students from Parramatta’s St Ioannis School perform, see traditional dances, experience the delicious food and soak up the atmosphere. |
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Wistaria Gardens The Wistaria Gardens in Parramatta Park are incredibly popular during spring with cherry blossom, spring blooms and the scent of wisteria drawing huge crowds to this beautiful spot for a picnic or simply go for a relaxing wander. |
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NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards It was an honour to present the Centre for Volunteering Central Sydney Volunteer of the Year Awards! Yuna Cho from Ermington received the Young Volunteer of the Year Award, Michael Quailey received the Adult Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Parramatta Mission Meals Plus Volunteer Team received the Volunteer Team of the Year Award. Congratulations to all finalists and award recipients! Find out more here. |
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Salvation Army Parramatta turns 140! The first Salvation Army meeting was held under a wooden bridge at Church and Argyle Streets, in 1884, with the son of the founders of the Salvationists, Colonel Ballington Booth, in attendance. Parramatta became Corps #75.
Open-air church meetings continued, with no dedicated building until January 1919.
140 years on and the Parramatta Salvos continue to provide community services via their cafe, weekly market day. Moneycare, food assistance and much much more. |
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Paralympian Talent in Parramatta Parramatta has a strong Paralympian history, as the Paralympics were held in Sydney Olympic Park in 2000. I honoured two 2024 Paralympians, Taylor Gosens and Jessy Chen, in Parliament in September. Click here to read Hansard. |
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20 Years of bstreetsmart! bstreetsmart is a road safety education program for high schoolers, held in Sydney Olympic Park. Started by two Westmead nurses, the program has educated thousands of students about the dangers and distractions of driving for 20 years. You can see what I said about it here. |
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Better Access to Mental Health Services Mental health is a significant health issue across Western Sydney. That’s why the Minns Labor Government is investing in improved mental health services. You can read about what I said here. |
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Housing for NSW I asked Premier Chris Minns what the Minns Labor Government is doing for housing supply in Western Sydney, and how we’re delivering more housing to support our growing population. You can see his response here. |
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Have Your Say! Social Media Summit!
As parents, we are all concerned about social media’s impact on our kids. That’s why the Minns Labor Government is hosting a summit this year to address this important issue.
Your feedback is crucial in this process. Please have your say by clicking the button below. This will also allow me to keep you updated on this important event. |
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Community Survey
These are great wins for our community but there is more to be done. Your feedback and ideas are important. Please fill out the community survey on my website using the button below! |
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As your State Member of Parliament, I am always here to help you and your family.
If you require assistance with State Government issues, please contact me via email at: parramatta@parliament.nsw.gov.au or on telephone: (02) 9891 4722. Our mailing address is: PO Box 745 Parramatta 2124
Yours sincerely |
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Donna Davis MP Member for Parramatta |
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