- Apr 2, 2019
PCYC Plunge
Many young people in Canberra face challenges. I thank those who make their lives easier, including the Canberra Police Community Youth...
- Mar 21, 2019
Monaro Portuguese School and more support for community language schools in the ACT
In the ACT, we are lucky to have a large number of community language schools committed to preserving and even expanding the use of...
- Feb 20, 2019
Waitangi Day (+ address to Speaker re out-of-home care)
New Zealand’s national day, Waitangi Day, is observed each year on 6 February and commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi by...
- Feb 19, 2019
Celebrating Saraswati Puja
The Canberra Sanatani Sangha invited me to join them for a Saraswati Puja on Sunday, 10 February, at the Flynn Community Hub in my...
- Feb 14, 2019
No to cyberbullying
Estimates suggest that one in five Australian children aged 8 to 15 have experienced ‘cyberbullying’. This can occur using social media,...
- Nov 1, 2018
Miss Africa Canberra
The number of people of African heritage in Canberra is growing, and so are events that showcase African culture. One new event that...