Councillor Sera Yilmaz | Politician
Councillor Sera Yilmaz
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25.01.2022 A great meeting tonight! A lot underway in bonnyrigg. Good to know that during Covid-19 there has been hardly any vandalism in the area. 2021 will be the year that activities are locked in for the suburb. Stay tuned!
24.01.2022 Getting in early for the official father's day post. Took dad shopping today and having a BBQ with the FAM. Dad, you have been amazing! Thank God I have a dad like you who believes in all that I am and for being such a modern minded individual. You back me with absolutely any choice I make regardless of your thoughts. All you want is my happiness. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. I hope I can always make you proud, and I hope my future hubby can love me like you do xo
23.01.2022 The new Australian Local Government Women's Association ALGWA NSW Executive Committee: President: Clr Cassandra Coleman Immediate Past President: Mayor Marianne Saliba... Country Vice President: Di Baker City Vice President: Mayor Karen McKeown OAM Secretary: Clr Sera Yilmaz Treasurer: Polly Makim Executive Members: Jennifer Lecky Colleen Fuller Allyson Bradford Soraya Mahomed Anne Napoli Rina Mercuri Christine Kay Ellie Robertson Thank you to the legendary Bev Spear point, Denise Wilton, Leigh Bowden and Mayor Wendy Waller for all of your years of service to ALGWA NSW.
23.01.2022 I thank the Vietnamese Community in Australia NSW Chapter, particularly Paul Huy Nguyen and the gorgeous Kate Hoang for giving me the honour of attending the Hai Ba Trung (Vietnamese Women's Day) celebrations, commemorating the Trung sisters, who are heroines of the first Vietnamese independence movement, who headed a rebellion against the Han-dynasty overlords and established an autonomous state dating back to 40 A.D. They were women who were fierce and brave and their encourage is unlike anything I have heard about before.
23.01.2022 Today I joined Councillor colleagues, the Mayor, our amazing library staff and community members for the 70th anniversary of Fairfield City Library services. As a member of the NSW Public Libraries Association, I know all too well the importance of maintaining the upkeep of our libraries, considering new innovations and accessibility, and the wealth of knowledge libraries can provide to our community. All my life the library was my best friend, remembering the hours and hours... of study visits and trips to Bonnyrigg library. I thank the amazing library staff in all that they do in keeping our libraries alive. #FairfieldLibraryServices70years #fairfieldcity
23.01.2022 This week in time for Daffodil Day on Friday, join the Cancer Council NSW in taking a yellow pledge to support life-saving cancer research, by posting a photo with a yellow element on social media, using #Daffodilday #Yellowpledge.
22.01.2022 Over the Christmas-New Year period, Council's Administration Centre will be closed from 23 December - 10 January. Waste services will operate as normal. For urgent enquiries outside these closure periods please call 9725 0222. From all of us at Fairfield City Council, have a fantastic Christmas!
21.01.2022 2020. The year of ultimate mixed emotions for me. Returning from a fantastic trip to NZ in Jan this year, to witnessing horrendous bushfires and the loss of many lives, to witnessing lockdowns that made many of us feel depressed and still not knowing if we will see the end of this pandemic. Having to change the way in which we live our lives forever, being given a new job opportunity in a new sector I love, getting my first home after four years of agonising patience, complet...ing my 4th year on council and about to embark on my 5th (with an election in sept), about to commence my last year for my research, and all other things in between that i've lived through. I pray that 2021 is at least slightly better than this year. I hope you are able to be with your loved ones wherever you are. This year has taught me so much about patience and resilience. I am excited to see what the future holds no matter what it is. Happy New year everyone!
19.01.2022 An opportunity at Fairfield City Museum & Gallery for any interested artists! https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au//Fairfie/Work-with-us
19.01.2022 Honoured to join Councillor colleagues and staff today at the Fairfield Showground for the announcement of our new grandstand coming soon. I am proud of participating in initiatives during my Council term to deliver state of the art facilities and push for progressive projects to benefit everyone in our community. **Disclaimer: every councillor was invited to attend this opening. Whether or not they choose to participate is their issue. As an elected official I believe given the allowance I receive I am expected to, and it is my duty to participate as much as I can and shouldn't be attacked or intimidated by specific individuals who choose not to take part, for being in photos such as this and for simply doing my job.
19.01.2022 Thank you to Agita Antoon, founder of The Youth Empowerment Project for an invitation for all residents to this upcoming special event! Can't wait to attend! *** MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2020 at 6pm.Don't forget to join us at theAssyrian Sports and Cultural Club... Free Entry, Food, Drinks and Giveaways... I am very passionate about empowering our community to take control and build strong foundations that can help us grow into better versions of ourselves. This program is about learning to be better adults, learning new skills, changing our mindsets, and taking advantage of the resources we have at our fingertips to learn and achieve anything we put our minds to. It all starts with you..
19.01.2022 I am humbled to be elected unanimously for the position of Secretary of ALGWA NSW by the executive. Since 1951, ALGWA has been championing the cause for equal representation of women in local government and ensuring women are encouraged and feel confident to participate and contribute positively to local government utilising their full potential. I thank and congratulate our outgoing Secretary and continuing executive member, Allyson Bradford for her invaluable and tireless contributions to the organisation and will ensure not to let her efforts down. I thank the whole board for this opportunity and am looking forward to all that we can continue to achieve together as a great team.
19.01.2022 Do you know someone who makes a valuable contribution to our community? Nominate them for a Fairfield City Australia Day Award! Award categories included: Citizen of the Year - 25 years and over Young Citizen of the Year - 12 to 24... Volunteer of the Year - 12 years and over Sports Achiever of the Year - 12 years and over Fairfield City is full of unsung heroes who work tirelessly to make this City great. Nominate them now: www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/australiadayawards
18.01.2022 May you all have a fantastic Christmas: one where Santa isn't in quarantine so that you can hopefully receive your presents (great excuse to use if you prefer to save money this year). P.s. Gizmo was asleep so I have included his favourite toy instead in the photo.
18.01.2022 This weekend I am at Gunnedah Shire Council area to attend the ALGWA NSW Executive Meeting. I thank Clr Colleen Fuller for hosting this fantastic meeting, Mayor Jamie Chaffey and Clr Owen for providing us with insight into the history of this gorgeous part of NSW. Gunnedah is known to be the Koala capital of the world and has great agricultural and mining industries.
18.01.2022 St Johns Park High School is seeking casual supervisors to assist the Presiding Officer with the supervision of students during the HSC examinations from 20 Oct...ober to 11 November, 2020. Applicants for the role must: - have a valid Working With Children Check clearance for paid employment - be able to work as part of a team - have the ability to carry out duties confidentially - pay attention to detail - be over the age of 18 - not have a child or near relative sitting the HSC at St Johns Park High School - be available on call If you are interested please send an email with Attention: Genevieve Carroll to [email protected]
17.01.2022 As a community services worker (disability advocate for the royal commission) in the disability sector I understand how essential our services are to support some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in our society, particularly through a year of floods, fires and now a pandemic. The Federal Government has not committed to continue to fund our Equal Pay wages beyond December 2020. Because of this, our sector faces a massive funding shortfall of over $500 million whi...ch will impact over 100,000 jobs and countless essential services. The Federal Government can fix this in its Federal Budget in October. Join us in calling on them to properly fund Equal Pay and support essential community services workers! Australian Services Union NSW & ACT #SaveEqualPay
16.01.2022 Media release by Local Government NSW outlining the impact on the proposed budget measures on our Local Councils: Councillor Linda Scott https://lgnsw.org.au//20/1006_federal_budget_response.aspx
15.01.2022 Brilliant opening reception at the ALGWA NSW state conference hosted by Shellharbour City Council officially opened by Marianne Saliba Mayor Of Shellharbour and ALGWA National President, Clr Cassandra Coleman, President of ALGWA NSW and Councillor Linda Scott National President of the Australian Local Government Association. Also proud to see the Fairfield City Council staff and stall promoting next years conference destination!! Looking forward to the next two days of learning and insight.
14.01.2022 We need the Koala policy RIGHT NOW! Under the new SEPP, landowners will need to provide more evidence that proposed developments will not impact koala habitats. Given the devastating impacts of the bushfires, if we do not have appropriate policies in place to protect the Koala habitat, they could be extinct before 2050! We need to be mindful of our natural habitat in addition to creating developments for the betterment of our community as a whole. If we play it fair we will receive fair results.
14.01.2022 I want to express my gratitude with Trish Doyle MP for proposing the Coercive Control Bill to Parliament: if this Bill is passed, it will make it a criminal offence to engage in conduct considered coercive. In addition to stalking, breaching orders or damaging property, sending repeated and uninvited emails, controlling a persons life and day to day activities will also be covered in the bill, and punishable by a maximum of 5 years imprisonment. So many silent victims suffer... in DV relationships and can't do anything about it unless its physical, and I have met many women in these situations. This is legislation that is needed and covers many relationships including: *children *partners *former partners *parents I am all for this legislation and I say to the critics who think that civil protections are enough to deal with non physical coercion that you are sadly misinformed. Many women/ men are turned away when they report such behaviours as it doesn't meet the threshold of abuse deemed to be threatful. These behaviours are a precurser to homicide and if you're lucky enough to survive, you endure PTSD and other issues/ illnesses for the rest of your life. I strongly encourage everyone to support this Bill in its entirety Jodi McKay MP Julia Finn MP Yasmin Catley MP https://www.abc.net.au//-drum-nsw-coercive-contr/12662614
13.01.2022 Thank you to The Youth Co-Lab and UTS Women in Business for giving me the opportunity to participate in their upcoming panel! Register at the link below! See you there!
13.01.2022 For those who are members of the Australian Republic Movement, my mentor and well respected ALP Member Chris Haviland, as well as myself, are standing for one of ten positions on the National Committee (with 36 candidates). The ballot will be held next week. We are very passionate to work toward becoming a republic, with an Australian as our Head of State. If you are a member of the Republic Movement we would be honoured to have your support.... https://republic.org.au/ncelections20
12.01.2022 My September edition newsletter is now out! In this edition I discuss a number of issues concerning parks and openings in our local community, the Australian Services Union NSW & ACT Save Equal Pay campaign, the latest with ALGWA NSW and our next meeting hosted by Gunndah Shire Council and Councillor Colleen Fuller, a Leaders of Colour Webinar I participated in hosted by The Youth Co-Lab and UTS Women in Business, as well as NDIS and disability royal commission assistance thr...ough Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW. Happy reading, and send me a message if you have any issues or questions/ feedback! https://mailchi.mp/1fa/the-yilmaz-report-april-2020-8029038
12.01.2022 Tax cuts explained Image: courtesy of 9news
11.01.2022 A time to stop and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. Your bravery will never be forgotten. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
10.01.2022 Nirosha Boaden from the Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) is proud to hold an Art Therapy program for women with disabilities in partnership with Community Support Services Inc. (CSS). This program will be on every Monday starting from November 2nd- December 9th. It will be held at the MDAA located at Granville at 10:30am. You can be picked up and dropped off from CSS. This program will include: - Art making -Positive story telling... -Healing -Access to trauma counsellors -Making new friends and community All booking must be through Nirosha at MDAA at 1800 629 072 [email protected] Feel free to contact Nirosha or myself for further information about the sessions. #arttherapy #selfcare #traumainformed #traumahealing Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW Multicultural NSW Blue Knot Foundation National Ethnic Disability AllianceSouth Eastern Sydney Local Health District Western Sydney Local Health DistrictUNSW Arts and Social Sciences Cumberland City Council Fairfield City Council Fairfield City Museum & Gallery Julia Finn MP
10.01.2022 Come along to the Local Government webinar run by the ALP https://www.nswlabor.org.au/webinar_170820
10.01.2022 Sign up to attend the NSW Labor convention! https://www.nswlabor.org.au/convention?recruiter_id=10656
09.01.2022 It's been an awesome 3 days at the ALGWA NSW conference in Shellharbour. Last night at the Gala dinner our Immediate Past President Mayor Marianne Saliba received Life Membership of the Association!!! Congratulations Marianne! We heard speeches from executive members Soraya B Mahomed on her achievement of receiving a Marjorie Propsting scholarship in her field of engineering, and Colleen Fuller regarding the late Lilliane Brady OAM, the longest serving female Mayor who served until the age of 90! Thank you Shellharbour City Council. *will post more photos upon receiving them.
07.01.2022 With Councillor colleagues at the local government business awards. Congratulations to all winners in excelling during these difficult times. #supportlocalbusinesses
07.01.2022 JOBS! South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking enrolled nurses for temporary full-time or part-time positions at COVID-19 pop-up clinics across the region. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3kUhs7J Bankstown Hospital
07.01.2022 I was excited to officially open Koonoona Park located in Villawood, with my Councillor colleagues this week. This park is a fantastic asset for our community and is one of many great parks we are opening in this Council term. Check it out!
07.01.2022 I was honoured to present as a key speaker at the international conference on 'Women Empowerment in the World' (focusing on women in local Government, NSW) by 'Tradepreneur Global Academic Platform. Thank you to CT University, Akdeniz Üniversitesi , Sakarya Üniversitesi, SMS, Varanasi, TPF Tomori Pál Fiskola - Tomori Pál College for making this possible. I look forward to hearing from all of the distingushed speakers from across the world providing their expertise in this area in several sectors.
06.01.2022 Here is my August edition newsletter for those of you who can be bothered reading! Important information relating to the latest in our city, including calls for Australia Day Award nominations, NDIS and Disability Royal Commission assistance for our residents, as well as Covid-19 pop up clinic information. https://mailchi.mp/592/the-yilmaz-report-april-2020-8017930
05.01.2022 R U OK? #ruokday2020
05.01.2022 Great catch up this morning with ALGWA NSW sisters
05.01.2022 I was honoured to speak to the Fairfield Champion relating to the need for more women to run for local government. As an executive member on ALGWA NSW I am a big supporter for change in this area. https://www.fairfieldchampion.com.au//push-for-more-femal/
04.01.2022 Congratulations Matthew Russell on your 20 year anniversary with CORE Community Services! Your dedication, committment and hard work is noticed!
03.01.2022 Don't forget our Chemical CleanOut and E-waste Collection is on tomorrow at Fairfield Showground from 9am-3.30pm! Our yearly event is completely FREE and ensu...res the safe disposal of your old household chemicals and electronics. For more details on what items you can bring visit https://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au//Other-Collection-Ser Please remember to remain in your vehicle at the collection site and be mindful to follow social distancing.
03.01.2022 Had a wonderful time appearing on theWE podcast Turkish News Press, talking all things youth, political career, women's rights, multiculturalism and the Disability Royal Commission. Thank you to Ergul Uybadin for having me aswell as Derya and Busra. Turkish News Press
03.01.2022 Almost 4 years ago, I was preselected by NSW Labor to run for Council in Fairfield City for the Parks Ward where I live. Here is a memory of my post and photo during my candidacy exactly 4 years ago: *** "I am 28 years old, live in Bonnyrigg and have lived in Bonnyrigg all of my life. I was born in Australia and am a proud Australian. I am not rich, not a property developer, nor have I ever been. I come from a working class family in which I am proud and I live within my mean...Continue reading
01.01.2022 Today marks 43 years since the death of the King of Rock, Elvis Aron Presley, who was from Tupelo Mississippi. His death was disputed as cardiac arrest but was really due to medical negligence from his Dr over prescribing a dangerous combination of sleeping pills and other depressants combatting his insomnia. He died at the age of 42. He was instrumental in changing our music culture from a segregated one where people unite for Rock n Roll. He was overly generous, buying random people items they wanted and giving away his money purely to make people happy as he understood what it was like to have nothing, given his modest upbringing. He hated drugs and alcohol and even met with President Nixon for drug reform discussions.
01.01.2022 Congratulations to Natalia Audisho-Berkho for the official opening of her very own law firm Infinity Law Group located at Fairfield. At such a young age, Natalie is a legal professional with a wealth of experience in many areas of the law including family law, conveyancing, civil law disputes and various other areas of litigation. Being your own boss in a competitive industry as a young woman is tough and Natalie has been able to master that. Well done!
