Jacquie Petrusma MP | Politician

Jacquie Petrusma MP

Phone: +6161657825

Address: 90 Clarence Street 7018 Bellerive, TAS, Australia

Website: http://jacquiepetrusma.com.au

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25.01.2022 Listening to our local community This morning it was wonderful to spend time with members of our local community at our Community Cuppa and Chat at Howrah Community Centre with Senator Jonathon Duniam and Nic Street MP

25.01.2022 Inaugural Indigenous Footy Round in the Huon Fabulous to attend SFL Tasmania’s inaugural indigenous round today. Congratulations to all of the teams - Huonville Lions, Cygnet Port, Southern Storm, Lindisfarne and Lindisfarne Lady Blues for all of their outstanding efforts, and it was fantastic to see and to chat to so many who have travelled far and wide to see these 4 games

23.01.2022 Great to join the Neville Smith Forest Products family barbecue in Huonville to announce our support for Tassie’s forest industries

23.01.2022 Looking for a great sport for all ages and abilities - then bowls maybe the sport for you It was great fun to join in with the festivities for the Kingborough Bowls & Community Club’s Official Opening of the Bowling Season today - all the best to the Club for the season

23.01.2022 Dementia affects close to half a million Australians and that number is set to double in the next 25 years. This week during Dementia Action Week, Dementia Australia is sharing daily tips and tools to help better support people living with dementia, so they can live their lives to the fullest. For more information visit https://discrimination.dementia.org.au/action-week/

22.01.2022 Our plan for important road infrastructure upgrades to support future growth in the Kingborough and Channel region is now available The Channel Highway Corridor Study Report was undertaken in response to the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to review the junction at Howden Road, investigate safety concerns, and consider how the Channel Highway meets the current and future community needs over the next 20 years. There are many Projects identified as high priorities for fut...ure funding proposals include reducing congestion and upgrades at the Fork in the Road roundabout, improvements to sight distance at the Howden Road intersection and improvements to pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities. It was great to join Minister Michael Ferguson, Senator Eric Abetz, Nic Street MP and the Mayor of Kingborough Dean Winter to discuss the priority projects. The Channel Highway Corridor Study Report can be found at https://www.transport.tas.gov.au//channel_highway_-_kingst

22.01.2022 Football in Tassie is growing exponentially and going from strength to strength Congratulations to all the winners of the Football Tasmania Female Football Week Awards at Parliament Lawns today

21.01.2022 Construction kicks off at Southern Support School It was inspiring to visit the Southern Support School at Howrah to see the construction of a brand new child care centre, as well as additional flexible learning spaces, better amenities, support areas and facilities for staff, with a strong emphasis on ensuring more accessibility and a supportive learning environment. This $4.3 million redevelopment is expected to be completed by 2022 and will benefit students by giving them the best possible environment to learn, grow and thrive

17.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day 2020 a day during Suicide Awareness Week which aims to shine the light on the importance of suicide prevention, through speaking up and checking in regularly with each other by asking the question ‘R U OK?’ Every life lost to suicide is tragic and one too many. Suicide is responsible for more than 800,000 deaths across the globe each year and it has a profound effect on families and communities. For each life lost to suicide, about 135 people are affe...cted through grief and loss. That equates to about 108 million bereaved, a staggering figure. We can all take an active role in preventing suicide every day. Especially during COVID-19, making sure that we are supporting each other and engaging in regular, meaningful conversations has never been more important. A conversation can change and save a life, and this year what to say after ‘R U OK’ is a key focus behind awareness activities and resources, as well as developing skills in conversation and to learn about where you can go for help and support if needed. More information about suicide prevention and R U OK day, including conversation tips, is available at www.suicidepreventionaust.org and www.ruok.org.au

16.01.2022 A re-elected majority Gutwein Liberal Government will create jobs, encourage investment and further help to support eligible young Tasmanians into their first home with a boost in the First Home Owners grant from $20,000 to $30,000. Read more: http://lbr.al/unad

14.01.2022 Today is Walk Safely to School Day, and it was fantastic this morning to have the pleasure of joining Huonville Primary School students Abby, Allie, Erin, Jess and Assistant Principal Louise Richardson to help encourage students to walk safely to and from school. Walk Safely to School Day is an excellent way to help students and their families to make healthy lifestyle changes which positively impact people’s wellbeing during the daily routine of school pick up and drop off. This fantastic initiative not only promotes the very important messages that active kids are healthy kids, but also educates our students on the vital importance of road safety skills

14.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women Tasmania is a state blessed with exceptional women from a wide range of different backgrounds who are dedicated and willing to make a significant contribution to our great state. The Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women therefore plays a very important role in preserving the stories of women and women’s organisations, through ensuring that their significant achievements are not forgotten. Since the establishment o...f the Tasmanian Honour Roll in 2005, 324 women and 10 women’s organisation have been inducted from all walks of life, including community service, humanitarianism, business, science and technology, the arts, sport, education, medicine and the environment. Nominations close on 16 October and the new inductees will be announced in March 2021. More information can be found at http://www.women.tas.gov.au/tasmanian_honour_roll_of_women See more

13.01.2022 Congratulations Jo Palmer MLC on your very inspiring inaugural speech in Parliament today

13.01.2022 Find lower prices for fuel near you! Go to: www.fuelcheck.tas.gov.au and download the app FuelCheck TAS

12.01.2022 It is with great pleasure and delight that I offer my congratulations to all of our new Australian citizens at today’s Clarence City Council Citizenship Ceremony. It is so wonderful to see so many people making our beautiful island state, Tasmania, their home and best wishes to them all for the future

12.01.2022 The Dover Bowls Club is providing fantastic social and sporting outcomes in the Dover community especially during COVID It was lovely to catch up with Dover Bowls Club members Kim, Roger and John, to hear about the upcoming season, and the important role the club is playing in engaging people from all parts of the community to foster connection, to be socially active and to develop great sporting skills on their beautiful green

11.01.2022 Transforming Kingston Fantastic to attend last night’s Kingborough & Huon Business Enterprise Centre’s information session on the Transform Kingston project. Program Manager Daniel Kaimatsoglu provided a really exciting update on this transformative project and a sensational vision of what the landscape of Kingborough can look like in the future

10.01.2022 A new agricultural jobs campaign has commenced for Tasmanians in need of work both seasonal and long-term, to help out our vital primary industries, while gaining new skills and experience in the process. Workers are needed to bring in the harvest, with Tassie farms needing pickers, drivers, sorters, packers and pruners. This is a great opportunity for Tasmanians to earn hundreds of dollars a week, while gaining valuable skills in an exciting and growing industry. More than 1150 jobs are available, including at Lucaston Park Orchards - a fourth generation business in the Huon Valley run by Andrew Griggs and his family who need over 100 workers for the upcoming season https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/harvest-jobs

10.01.2022 Tarremah Steiner School is on the right track to being Tassie’s first energy neutral school Wonderful and inspiring to join the Tarremah school community for the Official Opening of their new student-led and funded, solar installation of 303 panels which are already providing 83% of the school’s power needs. Also to meet the student ‘Susteinerbles’ volunteers and to congratulate them for turning their inspirational big dreams into reality, and for their passion and commitment of reducing their energy consumption even further, to become energy neutral and to be a beacon school for other schools to follow

09.01.2022 Tasmania has a strong marine heritage, and it is vital that we keep that heritage alive. It was great to visit the Living Boat Trust at Franklin on the banks of the Huon River, which aims to maintain traditional boat building, repairing, rowing and sailing skills, and to be a vital part of their local community. Richard, Jane and Shane also shared with me the importance of the history and beauty of this area and a sustainable way of life for all concerned

08.01.2022 King and Finders Island direct flights are taking off from September 30 - the perfect opportunity to visit and enjoy these idyllic islands pristine beaches and our finest produce

08.01.2022 The Country Women's Association of Tasmania (CWA) is seeking to establish an online branch If you are interested in joining, or want to know more about how the CWA are improving the lives of women, children, and communities, especially in our rural, regional and remote areas, please call 6231 3706 or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 Today is National Agriculture Day During COVID-19 farmers have had our back, everyday continuing to grow the food and fibre, we all depend on. This National Agriculture Day, celebrate the everyday extraordinary efforts of our farmers and all that is good about Australian agriculture. #AgDayAU

05.01.2022 Tasmania’s 2020-21 Budget will fund projects across Tasmania to ensure our natural assets are protected for generations to come while providing world-class experiences for visitors and locals alike Please visit: http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//investing_in_intergeneratio

05.01.2022 One of the most important things we can do for our health is to engage in regular physical activity, so it was inspiring to visit the Huon Valley PCYC and to spend time with President Charles Johnston to hear about all the fantastic activities on offer. Congratulations to the fabulous team at Huon Valley PCYC for providing a wide-range of low cost, positive, sporting, recreational, social and cultural community programs in a safe environment for all age groups and levels of fitness

04.01.2022 Another round of Make Yourself at Home Travel Voucher’s will be available next Wednesday, 30th September at 7pm for Tasmanians to get $100 to spend on accommodation or $50 for a tourism experience

03.01.2022 Tassie has the highest apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates in the country! These results have not happened by accident - through our $6.3 million Rapid Response Skills Initiative, eligible job seekers are able to immediately access up to $3000 towards the cost of training and up to $500 for employment advice, and ‘Skill Up’ is providing a range of low or no cost online short courses through TasTAFE to help boost people’s skills to enhance their employment opportunities. We are also partnering with the Federal Government to deliver JobTrainer which represents a $21 million commitment to deliver up to seven thousand additional free or low cost training places for Tasmanians in areas of jobs growth

01.01.2022 It was a lot of fun to join in with the celebrations of the return of the fabulous Launching into Learning Program at Huonville Primary School this morning The Tasmanian Government’s Launching into Learning Program provides opportunities for families to create strong community relationships and connections with their local school, Child and Family Centre and other families, while importantly, encouraging active involvement in their child’s learning and development experiences

01.01.2022 Tassie has more than 10,500 veterans and ex-serving personnel, which is why Tasmania’s RSL’s each and every day, are providing invaluable support and advocacy for veterans and their families It was lovely to visit the Esperance RSL Sub-branch to meet with Bill, Trevor, Sharon and Peter who have recently received Tasmanian Government support to assist them with the storage of their unique and irreplaceable memorabilia and to also maintain their viability during COVID. With many veterans and their families in vulnerable categories, the valuable assistance, support and advocacy provided by Tasmania’s RSLs and ex-serving organisations has never been more important.