Husic MP Member for Chifley
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Authorised by Ed Husic MP , ALP , Shop 41 Plumpton Marketplace , Cnr Hyatts & Jersey Road , Plumpton NSW 2761 .
Boosting Paid Parental Leave with Ed Husic MP
The Albanese Labor Government is working hard to ease the pressure on families in our area .
Our changes to paid parental leave have passed the Senate . These changes increase access to payments for more families and give parents more flexibility to take time to care for their children . It will also encourage parents to share care and promote gender equality .
Single parents will now be able to receive the full 20-week paid parental leave entitlement , up from the current 18 weeks . The changes will come into effect for parents whose children are born or adopted from 1 July 2023 .
Improving paid parental leave is the right thing to do . I am proud to see the Albanese Labor Government support women ’ s workforce participation and help more dads and partners take time off work to be with their children .
Nominate an inspiring local woman today
Do you know an inspiring woman in our community who deserves to be recognised ? You can nominate her for a Coral McLean Award . The awards celebrate the efforts of women in the Chifley electorate who are making a difference in the lives of local residents and neighbourhoods .
Nominations close on 17 of April . Please call my office on 9625 4244 or email contact @ edhusic . com to receive the nomination form .
Ed with the Coral McLean Award recipient - Lynda Murphy ; Chifley Woman of the Year -
Thelma Vuki ; Chifley Young Woman of the Year - Chegutdit Deng and the panel of judges .
MESSAGE
with Tony Bleasdale OAM Mayor Blacktown City
Walker Corporation has signed an historic agreement with Council , meaning that Council can help lead the next significant step in the transformation of our City .
There will be an investment of $ 2 billion by Walker Corporation , which will revitalise Blacktown city centre . State of the art office and retail spaces and new health facilities will be built , stretching from south of Civic Lane towards Blacktown Workers ’ Club in the CBD .
The future of the Blacktown CBD is now secure . This is a very important step for Council , but an absolutely giant leap for the community of Blacktown City !
Planning begins immediately and it is no exaggeration to say that the Walker Corporation project will shape the region for generations to come .
This project will generate $ 920 million in economic value every year to the City . This is an extraordinary boost to our local businesses and the economy of the City - which is currently $ 22.35 billion dollars per annum . There is an even stronger outcome for our residents who want to work where they live . The revitalisation of our CBD will deliver over 1,000 construction jobs over the next five years , and once complete it will permanently add over 4,500 jobs .
Walker Corporation ’ s investment into the Blacktown
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MAYOR
CBD will meet a range of objectives set by Council .
Our residents will benefit from the generation of new high value jobs . Local businesses will flourish with expanded workforces , and the changes in the Blacktown CBD will be a catalyst for expansion and development of new business opportunities across the whole of Blacktown City .
We are looking after our growing population , we are home to more than 400 thousand people , and Council is playing an important role to help support one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in Australia . We have laid the plans for projects that will support our city ’ s growth and provide vital employment opportunities .
A masterplan for Blacktown CBD will be developed and Council will provide the
Walker Corporation the guidance it needs to develop their CBD project .
Through careful design planning , Council has built strong partnerships with organisations like Walker Corporation and the Australian Catholic University .
With those strong partnerships , Council will be a significant partner in landmark projects across the City , generating the future our City ’ s residents deserve .
Reconnect funding to help young people in Greenway at risk of homelessness
with Michelle Rowland MP
The breakdown of family relationships is a leading cause of youth homelessness .
That ’ s why the Albanese Government is investing $ 91.7 million into youth homelessness through the Reconnect Program over the next three years .
Reconnect is a community-based early intervention and prevention program targeted towards young people who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing homelessness , and their families .
Through Reconnect , young people aged 12 to 18 years ( or 12 to 21 years for newly arrived youth ) can access
counselling , group work , mediation and specialised mental health services , to improve relationships with their family , stay at school , and participate in their local community .
This funding will deliver vital services in Greenway and right across the country to support young people and their families in times of need .
Our local Reconnect services in North West Sydney are :
- Level 5 , 31-39 Macquarie Street , PARRAMATTA , NSW , 2150 - Level 1 , 41-45 Rickard Road , BANKSTOWN , NSW , 2200
- 91a Kurrajong Avenue , MOUNT DRUITT , NSW , 2770
These locations will provide meaningful help to combat youth homelessness . Our hope is that , through this funding , thousands of young people and their families will continue to benefit from improved family ties , engagement in education and employment , and enhanced community connections .
For more information you can go to www . dss . gov . au / families-and-childrenprograms-services / reconnect .
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