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The Men's Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) returned to its home base in Lake Macquarie today, after completing a successful tour across southern NSW. It was great to join with Federal MP Dan Repacholi and Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz to welcome the team back.

Work is underway to deliver a new public preschool at Teralba Public School, featuring specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area.

The construction of the preschool is expected to be completed in time for Day 1 Term 1 2027 and will accommodate up to 40 children per day.

This morning students from Peter Pan Preschool, Biraban, Awaba PS, Coal Point PS, Blackalls Park PS, Toronto PS, Wangi Wangi PS, Rathmines PS, Arcadia Vale PS and Toronto High School participated in the 2025 Reconciliation Walk. A ceremony with performances and reflections followed the walk, featuring local Elders, school leaders, and special guests.

Food insecurity is a real problem in our region, with 1 in 4 school children going to school without lunch.

I recently met with the local team behind Eat Up Australia's "Eat Up Lunches".

Today Survivor's R Us Incorporated proudly celebrated 8 years of serving the community and providing support services for victims/survivors of domestic violence.

Thanks to some amazing, highly trained volunteers they are now able to host community and support workers in-training and also psychology students to provide support and counselling services.

Each year 41,0,00 Australian men die from preventable conditions.

75% of those deaths are due to heart conditions.

The Men's Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is saving lives throughout country and rural NSW.

The Environmental Plastic Innovation Cluster, very fittingly known as EPIC, is rethinking the role of plastics.

I recently toured the EPIC laboratory at the University of Newcastle to learn more about their research.

It's estimated the average Australian will have 13 jobs during their working lifetime. I really enjoyed meeting with students from Heritage College Lake Macquarie and talking with them about my career.

When I was in high school, I never would have thought I would become a politician.…

As the end of the year approaches, preparations for 2025 begin!

Thank you to Cooranbong Public School for inviting me to your 2024 Presentation Day!

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the school's new leadership team and to Angel Raad, a quiet achiever who won the Principal's Award, and to William Goss who is the Dux of the school.

There's no better investment than in our children and their future. Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool are truly a community based preschool and it was wonderful to see the overwhelming support they have received from the community.…