Tag: campaign
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Final Eastern Transport Coalition meeting for 2007
The Eastern Transport Coalition has had a number of successes over the course of this year, including the removal of zone three in March, further bus upgrades and train timetable improvements along the Dandenong line. Tonight’s meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on 2007 and to begin discussions around the priorities for 2008. The Eastern…
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Media Release: Rudd Government can end blame game in public transport
The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) and Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC), jointly representing 26 Melbourne Councils, have asked the Rudd Federal Government, to contribute to funding major urban public transport infrastructure projects. Both organisations also called on the Victorian Government to seek changes to Auslink to allow funding of public transport. Cr Jackie Fristacky, MTF Deputy…
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Walking school bus end of year function
The Walking School Bus program encourages schoolchildren to walk to school in a safe and friendly environment. The ‘bus’ consists of parents who walk children to school along a predetermined route to and from school. Through participating in the program, children are able to engage in regular physical activity, helping to reduce the looming health…
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Maroondah Journal: Disabled could swing election, activists warn
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful launch of Campaign Enable with its key theme of equal access for all. More than 20 disability campaigners met outside Eastland shopping centre, Ringwood wearing “I have a disability and I vote” T-shirts as part of Campaign Enable. Campaign Enable, which is being organised, managed and conducted…
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Monkami Drama Group presents Titanic, The Untold Stories
After the launch of Campaign Enable I attended a performance of Titanic, the Untold Stories presented by the Monkami Drama Group. Monkami located in Croydon, is a non-profit service provider for people with intellectual disabilities and aims to develop skills so that people with intellectual disabilities can live independently within the community. Titanic, the Untold…
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Maroondah Journal: Two throw hat in ring for city's top job
The Maroondah election for the City of Maroondah will be held on Wednesday the 5th of December. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the current status of the mayoral race, including my intent to run as a candidate: The race for Maroondah Council’s top job is heating up with two councillors vying for the mayoral…
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Media Release: Will Alex Makin become Maroondah's youngest mayor?
In announcing his intent to nominate for Mayor, Alex Makin has vowed to be responsive to community needs and to strengthen community engagement. “I will be nominating for Mayor because I believe Maroondah needs a younger voice at the helm of Council. We need to look at new ways to engage our community and ensure…