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Apply for Northern Youth Voice

Apply for Northern Youth Voice

April 13, 2012

Apply now to be part of my Northern Metropolitan Region Youth Advisory Committee.

Chaldean Babylonian New Year 7312

Chaldean Babylonian New Year 7312

April 1, 2012

I also had the pleasure of attending the Chaldean Babylonian New Year Festival on Sunday 1 April 2012 at the Coburg Lake Reserve which celebrated the 7312 Babylonian Year, which originated from the Chaldean Babylonians in the land of Mesopotamia.

Assyrian Babylonian New Year Festival

Assyrian Babylonian New Year Festival

March 31, 2012

On Saturday 31 March 2012, I had the pleasure of attending the Assyrian Babylonian New Year Festival celebrating the year 6762.

Victorian Trades Hall Council WorkCover Rally

Victorian Trades Hall Council WorkCover Rally

March 29, 2012

On 29 March I attended a rally by the Victorian Trades Hall Council on the steps of Parliament protesting the raid of $471.5 million of WorkCover dividends by the Baillieu Government.

United Voice Clean Start Campaign Rally

United Voice Clean Start Campaign Rally

March 28, 2012

On 28 March, I attended United Voice’s National Day of Action rally on the steps of Parliament, which aimed to highlight the poor working conditions of shopping centre cleaners.

Nurse To Patient Ratios Under Threat

Nurse To Patient Ratios Under Threat

January 31, 2012

Nurses are currently negotiating their EBA with the Baillieu Government and are concerned that nurse-to-patient ratios are under threat and this will undermine the quality of care nurses provide to their patients.

Baillieu Government Cuts to VCAL

Baillieu Government Cuts to VCAL

January 31, 2012

The Baillieu government has slashed $48 million from the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Coordinators program leaving many students at risk of missing out on learning practical skills. VCAL is a great alternative to VCE and provides senior students with the practical skills they need to succeed in life after school.

‘Living Longer, Living Stronger’ At Risk

‘Living Longer, Living Stronger’ At Risk

January 31, 2012

The Baillieu Government has refused to guarantee ongoing funding for the Living Longer Living Stronger (LLLS) program; a successful strength and conditioning program for seniors.

Re-Open Heidelberg West Police Station Community Rally

Re-Open Heidelberg West Police Station Community Rally

January 31, 2012

On 29 November 2011, Jenny joined a community rally to re-open the Heidelberg West Police Station. Heidelberg West residents are no closer to having a fully-staffed police station despite a commitment by the Baillieu Government.