Jenny Aitchison MP | Politician

Jenny Aitchison MP

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25.01.2022 In 2020, National Breast Cancer Foundation's #PinkRibbonBreakfast aims to raise $1.5 million to fund research into the effective prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. This much-needed research has the potential to save thousands of lives. You can get involved by visiting fundraise.nbcf.org.au/event/pink-ribbon-breakfast/home

25.01.2022 Tomorrow is #WorldHeartDay and a great reminder that, in the time of #COVID19, taking care of your heart is more important than ever before. To learn more, visit https://www.world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day

25.01.2022 I have had some feedback from people saying that they have not been able to access weekend #COVID19 testing in #MyMaitland. I have spoken to HNE Health and confirmed that from this weekend (excluding the Monday of the long weekend), testing will be available as follows: **Maitland Hospital**... COVID-19 testing at the Maitland Hospital COVID-19 Clinic: The clinic is available in the Health Services Unit on High Street, and is open 7 days a week from 9am to 3pm. Bookings are essential, and people should call (02) 4964 7497 to register before attending. **Laverty at Maitland Showground** A drive through private clinic operating at the Maitland Showground from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with no booking required, and you do not need a request form. More information on the Laverty sample collection clinic here: https://www.laverty.com.au//south-maitland---patient-infor

23.01.2022 There will be a high danger of fire across the Greater Hunter tomorrow due to warm, dry and windy conditions. In the state’s north east the first total fire ban of the 2020/21 fire season will be in effect. The NSW Rural Fire Service is urging people to check and review bush fire survival plans.... Stay safe!

22.01.2022 Heatwave conditions in the Hunter. It’s already 38 in Maitland! What temperature is it at your place? There’s a total fire ban and fears the electricity network will feel the strain.... Please try and stay well hydrated and check in on neighbours, friends, relatives and pets.

21.01.2022 If you're planning to celebrate the start of #schoolholidays by hitting the water, please be careful. The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of dangerous condtions for fishing and boating on Monday from the Hunter down to the Batemans coast. On Tuesday the BOM is warning of dangerous conditions from Byron down to the Sydney coast. ... On both days swell will be around 1 to 1.5 metres, mostly southerly, and seas will be 2.5 to 3 metres. Check local forecasts on the BOM website at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml

21.01.2022 Thank you Wilma Lilley, Laura Cavallaro and Elizabeth Lilley, who came to my office this morning to deliver a great pile of #ItsInTheBag donations. The bags and their contents were collected by the West Maitland Centennial Lions and will benefit women supported by @ShareTheDignity this Christmas. Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful donation!... If anyone else would like to contribute towards the It's In the Bag drive, you can drop your donations to my office at 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland.

18.01.2022 2020 was certainly a year that we will all remember for many different reasons. This time last year our farmers were struggling with ongoing drought and communities were battling the devastating summer bushfires and in some places floods. Then came coronavirus which has changed our lives in so many ways. During 2020 I had more people contact me looking for help than at any other time in the last six years. It has been truly humbling to be able to assist people who have been ...in very important moments in their lives, trying to navigate the challenges thrown up by the pandemic. It will take a long time to recover. We are missing our families, battling uncertainty and many people are still being impacted at work, if they are lucky enough to have a job. I know tourism operators particularly are struggling - with some facing their second peak season in a row with no income. One thing that has been good to see has been the efforts made by so many in our community to help others. Of course, emergency service workers, health workers and cleaners, and of course, so many volunteers have made an enormous contribution, as have the generous people who have donated to so many causes. I thank my team: Christine Boyd, Eve Nesmith, Garry Blair, Jayden Roberson and Debbie Kerr who have all worked so hard with me (often day and night) to try and help everyone. If we can take one thing from 2020 it should be that community spirit and willingness to help others. I wish you and your loved ones all the best for the rest of the holiday season, and hope that you are able to spend valuable time with family and friends. I share our collective hope that 2021 is a much better year for everyone!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to #MyMaitland's Fredric Holten for hosting this November event, a barbecue for Mr Perfect - Mental Health's Mate. The barbecue will be held at Walka Water Works on Sunday, November 22 between 10.30am and 12.30pm. It will be a chance to get out of the house, socialise and connect with others in a supportive environment. Mental health may be discussed at times, but it's optional.

18.01.2022 Night works will take place on the New England Highway between George Street, East Maitland and Church Street, Maitland from 6.30pm Tuesday 29 September to 2.30am Wednesday. Work is expected to continue overnight Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting. During work there will be some temporary traffic changes including lane closures, slow/stop traffic arrangements and a 40kmh speed limit.... For the latest updates, call 132 701 or download the Live Traffic NSW app.

17.01.2022 SPORTS CLUBS AND FACILITY OWNERS The Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program is now open for applications! This program gives NSW sports clubs and councils an opportunity to acquire an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) package at a reduced cost.... There are up to $1 million in grants available to eligible sporting clubs and facility owners. For information on eligibility, assessment dates and approved providers, visit https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/.../local-sport... Applications must be submitted before 12 April 2021.

17.01.2022 Have you seen Sharday? She lives in Rutherford but has been missing for two weeks. Police are urging anyone with information, or who may know of her whereabouts, to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. My thoughts are with Sharday’s friends and loved ones at what must be a terribly distressing time.

17.01.2022 Breaking news NSW RECORDS 18 NEW COVID-19 CASES. The following restrictions are now in place for Greater Sydney. 5 person limit for households in Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong. ... Outdoor gatherings reduced from 50 to 30 for these areas. The new restrictions will be in place until 9 January 2021.

16.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who kindly donated to my November #ItsInTheBag donation drive on behalf of Share the Dignity. The response has been overwhelming! Today our community 'Shero' Trudy, a dedicated volunteer who clocks up many kilometres and countless hours collecting and distributing donations to support women and girls in need, came to pick up our contribution to the cause. Trudy will come back to me tonight with our official donation count. While the number of donations b...rought to my office this month seems in line with the collections we've gathered in previous years, we're all acutely aware that the need is even greater in 2020. Fingers crossed that enough has been donated, and collected, to reach the many women and girls doing it tough in our community this Christmas. I appreciate the great generosity once again demonstrated by the people of Maitland, particularly in light of the difficult year we've all navigated. Thank you all.

16.01.2022 Great news for NSW - just two new confirmed cases of #COVID19, and both are returned travellers! It's imperative as we come into the school holidays that we remember to test at the slightest sign of any symptoms associated with #coronavirus.

15.01.2022 If you're heading out on our roads this long weekend, be mindful that NSW Police Force fines for traffic infringements carry double demerit points until midnight Monday, 5 October 2020. Double demerit points apply for speeding, seat belt, motorcycle helmet and mobile phone offences. Mobile Phone Detection Cameras are also in use and drivers caught using their phones during this double-demerit period will be hit with a $457 fine and 10 demerits.... Please drive safely and take extra care.

15.01.2022 Lovely to meet Mia and her carer, from the Animal Welfare League NSW to celebrate #DogsInPolitics to #KeepAusPetFriendly. There has been an increase in the number of adoptions during the Covid pandemic as more people work from home. If you are considering bringing a new family member into your home, consider a rescue animal. The Animal Welfare League, the RSPCA NSW, other shelters and Council pounds all have dogs that are available for adoption.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Olivia, who is the 2020 winner of my Young Achievers Award at Metford Public School! While #COVID19 restrictions meant I was unable to personally congratulate Olivia, I'm delighted that she and other Maitland students were still able to receive my annual primary-school Young Achievers Awards and secondary Community Recognition Awards. Congratulations to all our award-winners, and to every student, parent, carer, teacher, learning support officer, principal or other education worker who has remained committed to learning during this intense and challenging year.

14.01.2022 So pleased to deliver funding for the Maitland Men’s Shed for the purchase and installation of a wheelchair-accessible lift. The Men’s Shed were one of 15 local organisations who shared in the Maitland electorate Community Building Partnership Program

14.01.2022 Three weeks after the Federal Government announced an Agriculture Code to allow cross border travel for the ag industry, farmers and ag businesses in NSW still can’t get across the border to work by car. Our $16 billion agriculture industry, including the spring harvest, which is predicted to be the best for nearly four years, is at risk if Minister Marshall can’t make this work. Farmers in NSW are sick of NSW Government announcements that don’t roll out in a timely manner.... Fix this, please, Minister!

14.01.2022 POWER OUTAGES Ausgrid has reporting a couple of outages in the Telarah, Maitland and Lochinvar areas. They are currently working to restore power to those areas and estimate that it will be restored by 1.30am

13.01.2022 4 Oct 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 4 October 2020, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 4 October 2020, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.... It’s also a timely reminder for us all to check our smoke detectors. Fire NSW recommends the following; Once a month Test your smoke alarm batteries every month by pressing and holding the test button for at least five seconds until you hear the beeps. Every 6 months Vacuum dust off your smoke alarms every six months. Keeping your smoke alarm free of particles to help reduce false alarms and ensure smoke can easily reach the internal sensor. Every year Replace lead or alkaline batteries every 12 months. Every 10 years Replace all smoke alarms with new 10-year lithium powered smoke alarms every 10 years, or earlier if specified by the manufacturer.

13.01.2022 Breaking news to help you plan your holiday gatherings!

13.01.2022 Dementia affects close to half a million Australians. That number is set to double in the next 25 years. Many Australians will start experiencing the impact of dementia amongst their own family and friends in the coming years. Today marks the start of #DementiaActionWeek, which aims to demonstrate that many people living with dementia can continue to live well for many years after their diagnosis. ... Many continue to make significant contributions to our community - they make their own choices and live rich and active lives. Sadly, Dementia Australia's engagement with advocates indicates that there is a prevailing attitude that people living with #dementia are old, frail and living in care. These misconceptions lead to judgements by the community about the capacity of a person living with dementia and condescending behaviours. Such beliefs can lead to significant discrimination against people living with dementia. To become better informed, visit the Dementia Australia Week website at https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action-week

12.01.2022 Tomorrow is the annual International Day of People with Disability, and this year's theme is 'Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world'. For information on how you can get involved in the day, as an individual or part of an organisation, and how to break down barriers - both structural and attitudinal - for people with disability, visit idpwd.com.au. #IDPWD

12.01.2022 HONOURING OUR GRANDPARENTS Grandparents are the smiling faces of their grandchildren’s lives and a set of helping hands for their parents, and the Local Grandparent of the Year Awards are a wonderful way to say a big thank you. I will be honouring Local Grandparents of the Year with commemorative certificates and putting our most inspirational nominees forward to be considered for a NSW Grandparent of the Year Award. ... I invite you to nominate Maitland grandparents who are deserving of our gratitude and appreciation. Please email me at [email protected] or call my office on 4933 1617 to make your nomination. Please tell me: Your full name Your address Your telephone number: Grandparent nominee’s full name Grandparent nominee’s address Why you think they are deserving of an award. I will announce our local winners ahead of Grandparents Day on 25 October, 2020 so please ensure you send me your nomination as soon as possible. I look forward to your nominations and thank you for your help ensuring our most cherished grandparents know just how much they are loved and appreciated.

12.01.2022 Movember is drawing to a close but it's not too late to make a donation to help change and save men's lives. Have you grown a moustache, to raise awareness or funds? If so, please post a picture in the comments! #movember

11.01.2022 Today I had the absolute pleasure of presenting Senior Constable Jenna Stedman and Constable Steven Drane with a copy of the speech I gave in Parliament that recognised the integral role that they played in helping East Maitland woman Ilona Grigg spend her final moments with her dying husband of 52 years. Small gestures like this, while dealing with other police issues, are things that make a huge impact on someone’s life. Thanks to all of our hard-working police and our local police leadership team for nurturing a culture of care and compassion in our community.

11.01.2022 People have been letting me know that they have had difficulty in getting COVID testing in Maitland. I have been in contact with Hunter New England Health and they have advised that Maitland private clinic has been closed today, but they anticipate it will be open tomorrow. They have also advised me that testing is available 24/7 at Maitland hospital. ... If you have any difficulties accessing COVID testing please contact my office [email protected]. Thank you.

10.01.2022 It’s a beautiful day to be out in the garden picking up sticks and weeding after all the winds, but be careful of ticks. I found this little passenger when I was topping up on sunscreen. Remember when removing them not to pull the heads off or squeeze them. Robert used a very fine pair of tweezers which must have worked because the tick was still walking around once it was removed.

10.01.2022 Happy new year 2021! This morning I am finding some joy in the simple little things like: the waffles my husband made us for breakfast; the kangaroos in the backyard;... the leafing up and now blooming of three frangipani sticks my mother-in-law gifted me from her garden. (The bonus was I haven’t killed them yet !!!) May 2021 be a good one for you and your family, and a better year for all of us.

09.01.2022 I am so incredibly proud to be the Member for Maitland in such a kind hearted community. Thank you to everyone who has given so generously to the 2020 Annual Toy and Gift Drive. This will make such an incredible difference for many children this Christmas.

09.01.2022 Many parents have contacted me in recent weeks about the #COVID19 restrictions that limited one parent spectator per child at community sporting events, and I have made representations on their behalf to the Minister for Health. While today the Government has relaxed its stance, please remember that our sporting clubs and associations have been left with very limited time to adopt their #covidsafe plans. Social distancing for people who do not share the same household is st...ill mandatory and may not be possible in all situations. It is also essential to adhere to the organisation's active COVIDSafe plan. Please be understanding of the hard-working volunteers and officials who have been given less than two days' notice and may not be able to adapt their plans in time for the weekend. In other announcements today: Weddings will soon allow bridal parties of no more than 20 people to take to the dance floor. Parent volunteers can return to schools in Term 4 Sport will return to pre-pandemic conditions School camps and excursions can resume Kindergarten orientations can begin from the start of term 4 and year 7 orientations from 11 November.

08.01.2022 NSW residents will be free to travel to Queensland on November 1, provided we continue our clear run and record 0 positive tests for #COVID19 for a 28-day period.

06.01.2022 $886,213 in State Government funding for Morpeth to Walka Water Works Shared Pathway Yesterday Councillor Robert Aitchison - North Ward and I had a chat with Trevor Richards about the history of the shared pathway site and what the project will mean for the Morpeth and Maitland community. Mayor Loretta Baker has been a strong advocate for this active transport project which will benefit the local community and provide economic benefits for the local busines...ses. Other successful projects in the Maitland electorate were; $300,000 for Community Program - Environment Spaces $50,000 for Maitland Gaol Development Plan

06.01.2022 CHRISTMAS NEWS! From tomorrow we'll be able to have more people visit us at home. You can have up to 30 people in your home, if you have no outdoor area, and up to 50, if you have an outdoor area.... Up to 50 people can gather outdoors in a public space. More people will be allowed in small hospitality venues. For more information about the easing of restrictions, visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19

06.01.2022 8.10am UPDATE - train staff cancel industrial action after state cancels safety test ****** If you are travelling on the Trainlink network today you may experience some delays due to industrial action being taken.... Railway workers refuse to put themselves, their workmates, and passengers at risk by allowing these unsafe trains, bought and built overseas on the tracks. #madeinnsw #NSWjobs

05.01.2022 In Gillieston Heights, we have a public primary school with more than 200 Maitland children learning in a school with just two permanent buildings. This is simply not good enough. Our children deserve modern, permanent, flexible and innovative learning spaces. Last week I moved a Notice of Motion in the Parliament of NSW, calling on the Liberal/National Government to invest in school infrastructure and provide an urgent upgrade for Gillieston Public School.... This follows on from my recent visit to the school with Shadow Minister for Education, Prue Car MP, and my July visit to the school with NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay MP. On both occasions we called on the Berejiklian Government to invest in education infrastructure and deliver an urgent upgrade to the school. I am hopeful that my Notice of Motion will trigger parliamentary debates in November, and encourage the Government to provide much-needed infrastructure for #MyMaitland schools.

05.01.2022 RESTRICTIONS FOR NEW YEARS EVE NSW Health have advised what restrictions are in place for New Years Eve depending on where you live. Tougher restrictions are in place for Greater Sydney which includes the Central Coast and Wollongong.... Police Districts will have extra officers on duty to enforce the limits on gatherings. IT’S AN OFFENCE NOT TO ADHERE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000) is the nominated reporting agency for the public to provide information to police about individuals, businesses and corporations not complying with Public Health Orders. Please be COVID safe

05.01.2022 Hope you haven't yet packed up the winter woolies! This weekend will bring a flashback to full-blown winter but it'll be short-lived; this time next week we'll be sitting in the low 30s. #weather Bureau of Meteorology

04.01.2022 Today is #WorldAIDSDay and our annual opportunity to raise awareness about the issues surrounding #HIV and #AIDS; show their support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died. Did you know: HIV still exists in Australia. Twenty Australians are diagnosed with HIV each week.... HIV may be present in bodily fluids. It is not airborne. HIV can affect anyone. The only way to know if you have HIV is through HIV testing For more information, visit worldaidsday.org.au

04.01.2022 #DogsinPolitics

02.01.2022 Very good news from NSW Health today with 0 cases of #COVID19 community transmission detected across the state. Please stay vigilant as we head into the school holidays and potentially come into contact with people from other parts of NSW. If you experience any flu-like symptoms, get yourself tested for the #coronavirus as soon as possible.

01.01.2022 Modern slavery refers to a range of serious human rights violations, which are also crimes in Australia. They include trafficking in persons, slavery, servitude, forced marriage, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and deceptive recruiting for labour or services. Sign our ePetition to help end Modern Slavery in New South Wales.... You can sign the ePetition here: https://bit.ly/3haI3el