A Newsletter from Daryl Melham MP Member for Banks

may 2011

22 Revesby Place, Revesby NSW 2212

Phone: 9774 2111

Fax: 9774 5461

Email: d.melham.mp@aph.gov.au

$2 million upgrade at Narwee Public School opened

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd visits Hurstville

Foreign Minister Mr Kevin Rudd MP recently visited Hurstville to help me to get to know the members of our local Chinese community. As Mr Rudd speaks Mandarin and is obviously well informed on matters to do with China, it is important that he has an opportunity to meet with members of our local community. He enjoyed his visit very much and has promised to return. Over the coming months it is my intention to ask other Ministers to visit the electorate to provide forums and access for all community members on matters of interest to them.

Daryl with Ms Helen Wardega, acting School Education Director, with Kelly Li and Peter Thomas. Photo: Courtesy of Narwee Public School

Over the past few months I have been delighted to receive invitations from schools in the electorate for the official openings of the projects completed under the Building the Education Revolution program. I look forward to attending more. On 3 May 2011, I was particularly pleased to attend Narwee Public School for the opening of new and refurbished classrooms, a new activity space, upgraded school

exteriors, sewerage system and, disabled toilets, the resurfaced basketball court, and replaced timber verandahs. Narwee is an area that has done it tough over the years so to see what just over $2 million dollars can provide was exciting. My congratulations to Ms Rene Demos, the Principal, and the school community for all their hard work.

Mr Rudd, myself and Councillor Vince Badalati meeting with community members in Hurstville. Photo Courtesy of the St George and Sutherland Leader.

INSIDE: Federal Budget Mental health boost Support training and jobs

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Lucy Chieng Aged Care Centre opened

The Australian Nursing Home Foundation (ANHF) recently opened its newest aged care facility at Hurstville. The ANHF is responsible for the establishment of nursing homes, community housing facilities, day care centres, and the administration of a number of Community Home Care Packages. The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, officially opened the Centre in April. This brings to a conclusion the hard work of Mr Hatton Kwok, Ms Ada Cheng and the management team at the Lucy Chieng Aged Care Centre.
The Lucy Chieng Aged Care Centre being officially opened. Photo courtesy: Australian Nursing Home Foundation; Photographer Mr Alan Chan

ANHF was founded in 1980 with the intention of providing services to ageing Chinese Australians. Their newest centre has 70 residents rooms and is funded in part by the

Australian Government. In addition to its care facilities, the ANHF provides a number of other services to the Chinese community.

Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program

Certificates of Appreciation are available under the Australian Governments Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program. The Program is administered by Federal MPs Electorate Offices and is a way of expressing the nations gratitude to those who served in the defence forces or on the home front in the Second World War or in wars, conflicts and peace operations overseas since the Second World War. Certificates are available in respect of the following conflicts and events: Second World War, for service in the Australian Armed forces or on the home front; British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Japan; The Korean War; The Malayan Emergency; The Indonesian Confrontation; The Vietnam War; The Gulf War; The Iraq War; and Peace Operations.

Out and About: Daryls Mobile Offices

Friday 10 June and Friday 24 June
I have been holding mobile offices to conduct interviews with constituents on federal matters since February. Mobile offices help people who are unable to travel to my office in Revesby. If there is a specific issue relating to a matter such as Centrelink or Immigration that you are concerned about please contact my office for an appointment and Ill meet you at Allawah or Hurstville.

Veterans and those who served in the wars and conflicts for which certificates are available, next of kin of a deceased eligible person and family members or friends on behalf of eligible persons can apply. I invite you to call in to my office or telephone 9774 2111 if you wish to check your eligibility or obtain an Application Form.

Hurstville
9.30am-11.30am
Hurstville City Library (Grevillea Room), cnr Queens Road and Dora Street

Local Sporting Champions grants open

Sporting champions aged 12 to 18 could be eligible for grants of $500 for successful individuals and $3,000 for successful teams. More information, eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained from www.ausport.gov.au/champions. Round 3 closes on 30 June 2011.

Allawah
1.00pm-3.00pm
Community Hall, PJ Ferry Reserve, cnr Blakesley Road and Bellevue Parade

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Daryl Melham Writes

As a nation weve got to live within our means, just like families do, which is why the Budget will bring Australia back to surplus in 2012-13. The Budget is also about what we value as a nation, so even in a tight Budget, the Government has made new investments in vital areas like health and education. This budget will get more Australians in jobs and spread the opportunities of the mining boom building a strong economy for all Australians.

Whats in the Budget for your family?

Creating 500,000 jobs in the next two years. Helping families out where we can increasing family payments for 650,000 teenagers (over 5 years) by up to $4,200 and making sure low-income earners get more in their pay packets ($300 a year) rather than having to wait until the end of the year. Extending the Education Tax Refund to allow eligible parents to claim for school uniforms and giving the option of having child care payments delivered fortnightly. Giving small businesses a tax break so that they will get a $5,000 instant write-off for cars, trucks and utes. And cutting spending to take pressure off inflation.
Easing cost of living pressures for your family From 1 January 2012, FTB-A rates will be increased for 16-19 year olds in full time secondary study by up to $4,208 a year for 16 and 17 year olds, and up to $3,741 a year for 18 and 19 year olds. Providing 6.5 million taxpayers with up to $300 more of the Low Income Tax Offset (LITO) during the year rather than at the end of the year. Letting families choose to have Child Care Rebate paid when it suits them, such as fortnightly or weekly, from 1 July 2011. Delivering an improved pension work bonus so that age pensioners can keep more of their income from work. In addition to the measures in this budget, weve delivered income tax cuts since coming to office meaning that a person on: $30,000 will have had their annual tax bill cut by $750, or 23% $50,000 will have had their annual tax bill cut by $1,750, or 17% $80,000 will have had their annual tax bill cut by $1,400 or 7% Plus we have raised pensions age pensions are $128 a fortnight higher for singles, and $116 higher for couples since 2009.

Darly Melham Federal Member for Banks

Supporting training and jobs

The Government will invest $3 billion in new skills initiatives over 6 years, including: Workforce Development Fund that will deliver 130,000 training places (over 4 years) directly tailored to industry skill needs placing industry at the heart of the training effort. Improve the apprenticeship system to allow apprentices to progress faster if their skills warrant it (rather than serving out time). Support up to 40,000 apprentices with mentoring, which will help more apprentices stay the course. Provide 30,000 more places in the Language, Literacy and Numeracy program to deliver the basic skills essential for a job.

Massive boost for mental health support

The Governments $2.2 billion Mental Health Reform package provides more intensive support services in those communities that need it most, with 30 new Headspace clinics as well as early detection to support young people who struggle with mental illness.

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Croatian display at Hurstville Regional Museum

Congratulations
102nd Birthday Mrs Margaret Withers 100th Birthday Mrs Dorothy De Low Mr Leslie Turner Mrs Florence Sainsbury 90th Birthday Mrs Ruby Margan Mrs Constance Wiggins Mr Kevin Hayes Mr Kenneth Thomas Mrs Jean Smith Mr Gavin Todd Mr Reginald Turner

Birthdays & Anniversaries

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The history and cultural diversity of the St George region is the focus of a new display entitled Spotlight on the Croatian Community at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery. The display was officially opened last December by Her Excellency, Ms Mirjana Ana Maria Piskulic, the Consul-General of the Republic of Croatia. The Croatian community in Hurstville is a vibrant and inclusive community with more than 1500 people.
38th ANNUAL

I encourage people to visit the Museum to see this and other interesting displays of our community. Details on opening hours and other information is available on http://lmg.hurstville.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 9330 6444.

80th Birthday Mr Bob Walls 70th Wedding Anniversary Mr Gordon & Mrs Jean Andrews 69th Wedding Anniversary Mr Bert & Mrs Lorraine McDougall 64th Wedding Anniversary Mr Harold & Mrs Hazel Williams 60th Wedding Anniversary Mr Cornelius & Mrs Iris Manahan Mr Raymond & Mrs Daphne Anderson Mr Harry & Mrs Betty Bryant Mr Verdun & Mrs Nellie Everson Mr Bruce & Mrs Beryl Butler Mr Keith & Mrs June Brown Mr John & Mrs Marjorie Smith Mr Paul & Mrs Vera Purcell Mr David & Mrs Daphne Hart Mr Keith & Mrs Patricia Brierley Mr Robert & Mrs Valerie Wybrew Mr Clifford & Mrs Patricia Fidge Mr Bill & Mrs Mina Savage Mr John & Mrs Shirley McCormack Mr Paul & Mrs Julie Borg Mr Stanley & Mrs Diana Smith 58th Wedding Anniversary Mr Ron & Mrs Bettye Mobberley 55th Wedding Anniversary Mr Robert & Mrs Joyce Sclanders Mr Ron & Mrs Norma Milne Mr John & Mrs Monica Gosper 51st Wedding Anniversary Mr Maurice & Mrs Jill Brancourt 50th Wedding Anniversary Mr Brian & Mrs Janet Turvey Mr Ernest & Mrs Norma Jones Mr Arthur & Mrs Joyce Wallwood Mr Edward & Mrs Gay McDonagh Mr Kenneth & Mrs Judith Hunt Mr Bruce & Mrs Cynthia Worsley Mr Edward & Mrs Rona Hunter Mr Robert & Mrs Carol Green Mr Ken & Mrs Betty Hallen Mr Robert & Mrs Ellen Walls Mr Phillip & Mrs Coralie Mahoney Mr Barry & Mrs Jill Ward Mr Donald & Mrs Beverley Freeman Mr Eric & Mrs Maureen Edwards Mr Ronald & Mrs Nancy Hayes Mr Albert & Mrs Yvonne Probert

Riverwood Toastmasters Club

Riverwood Toastmasters is a non-profit organisation run by the members for its members. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop and practice communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. You can contact Riverwood Toastmasters on 0414 556 224. It meets at Club Rivers on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7pm. For more details visit: http://riverwood. freetoasthost.org

Art & Craft Show

Thur, Fri, Sat 18, 19, 20 Aug 2011

Cnr Frederick and Letitia Streets Oatley

iries All enqu 8 1173 975 phone:
ENTRY TO SHOW: ADULTS $3.00 CHILDREN FREE

OATLEY UNITING CHURCH

A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY ART & CRAFT ON SALE

SHOW TIMES: Thursday 10 am to 6 pm Twilight Art & Craft Meet the Artists on Thursday 7 - 9 pm. Tickets $10 each Friday 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 5 pm FEATURED ARTIST : Freda Surgenor and Joseph Bezzina O T H E R F E AT U R E S : Morning and afternoon teas and light luncheons available each day Saturday cake stall, barbecue, childrens activities, bands and silent auction
PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT CHURCH ACTIVITIES AND THE FLOOD RELIEF

Available to help
For help on any Federal matters please contact Daryl Melham MP by phone on 9774 2111 or email d.melham.mp@aph.gov.au
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