Josh Bull MP for Sunbury | Politician
Josh Bull MP for Sunbury
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24.01.2022 This afternoon is forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology as high-risk for Epidemic Thunderstorm Asthma for four districts in the West of the State today. And high or extreme levels of pollen are forecast across the State. Those at risk of thunderstorm asthma including people with asthma or hay fever and people with undiagnosed asthma. These people should avoid exposure to thunderstorms, particularly wind gusts that precede them, keep their reliever inhaler handy and familiaris...e themselves with the four steps of asthma first aid. Anyone experiencing wheezing or shortness of breath contact their GP or nurse on call, and in an emergency dial 000 for an ambulance. If you have symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, or runny nose, and these symptoms are different to your usual hay fever or asthma symptoms - get tested for coronavirus and stay home until you receive your results. For more information on thunderstorm asthma: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/thunderstormasthma For more information on coronavirus: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
24.01.2022 We are close, so close to winning this. Below is the Statement from the Premier and I ask you to read it in the context of knowing we are ahead- a long way head of where we thought when the Roadmap was released some weeks ago. I understand that not every question is addressed and you’ll have questions which I’ll do my best to answer as soon as I have all details you require....Continue reading
24.01.2022 Good morning, I hope your Thursday is a good one. Yesterday we unveiled the safe and steady way forward for the state’s elective surgery lists, dental services, and allied health services. In metro Melbourne, elective surgery will increase to up to 75 per cent of usual activity when they move to the Second Step, from 28 September and will then increase to up to 85 per cent in the Third Step of the Roadmap to Reopening.... The state will move to 100 per cent of usual activity as we approach COVID Normal. The restriction on non-urgent dental care in metropolitan Melbourne will be removed from 28 September. This applies to both public and private sector dental providers. The types of services can resume include routine examinations, non-invasive restorative procedures like temporary fillings, simple extractions and preventive procedures. Subject to the Roadmap to Reopening, on 28 September current permitted workplace restrictions on allied health in metropolitan Melbourne will be eased to allow listed allied health professionals to see patients for face-to-face services for a range of treatments, such as to prevent a deterioration in functional independence. In the Last Step, most allied health services will be able to recommence with a COVIDSafe plan. And as we move to reopen, every measure will also be taken to ensure the safety of both staff and patients including screening, physical distancing, appropriate PPE as well as ensuring adequately spaced meal areas for staff.
23.01.2022 It was terrific to recently join The Reach Foundation at their Annual Breakfast - an excellent event albeit virtual. This years theme was ‘Witness Statement’, throughout the session guests were asked to reflect on how the world had changed for young people and what legacy they would like to leave behind for future generations. I am very grateful to have been part of the conversation. We know there has never been a more important time to work together to support young Victori...ans and their futures. Thank you to all who attended and were involved in making the breakfast a success. Can I particularly thank young Eve for sharing her Reach story and @TimBoneFood for whipping up some delicious banana and berry ricotta pancakes for breakfast from the comfort of his kitchen in Ballarat I hope to see you all again soon!
19.01.2022 I was delighted to welcome Martin Foley MP, Minister for Health to Sunbury yesterday. Minister Foley announced $66.1 million in funding from the Victorian Budget 2020/21 to continue the planning and development for ten community hospitals, including the new Sunbury Community Hospital. The $66.1 million investment will ensure detailed planning and design work can be undertaken for each community hospital. ... As an expansion of the existing Sunbury Day Hospital, the new Sunbury Community Hospital will deliver an urgent care facility, extra treatment and plaster rooms, diagnostic services including x-ray, ultrasound and CT scans, a pharmacy and pathology lab and a separate reception and waiting area. Construction will commence in 2022 and be completed in 2023
18.01.2022 No new cases, lost lives or active cases reported yesterday. 16,409 test results were received thank you to everyone who got tested.
18.01.2022 2020 has been an extraordinary year for young people. There’s never been a more important time for the Victorian Government to start work on a new youth strategy. Today as the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth alongside Minister for Youth Ros Spence MP we are proud to announce we have opened a public conversation to inform our new youth strategy.... Over the next three months or so I look forward to hearing directly from young people and communities about your ideas for the future. We want to hear from a diverse range of young voices, from organisations that work with young people and from communities across the state. Wherever you live, whatever is important to you, have your say by completing a short online survey: engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-youth-strategy Or register for a youth or community forum near you: yacvic.org.au/advocacy/shape-victorias-youth-strategy #youryouthstrategy Youth Affairs Council Victoria Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Koorie Youth Council YDAS - Youth Disability Advocacy Service Minus18Youth Central
17.01.2022 #LIVE: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is holding a press conference. He is expected to announce a slight fast-tracking of some parts of the state's restrictio...ns roadmap. Victoria has reported 16 new coronavirus infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours. MORE: https://ab.co/3cAmbrq
17.01.2022 Last week in my role as Parliamentary Secretary for Youth I met 40 enthusiastic young Melburnians at the online Festival of Learning led by YLab Global and Metropolitan Partnerships Young people from across the six metropolitan regions were invited to discuss and share ideas about mental health and employment, as well as how young people can better connect with each other and their communities. We know that the pandemic is having significant impacts on young people's employme...nt opportunities, housing security and mental health. Never has it been more important to listen to young people and learn from their experiences. Their voices are extremely important and I was blown away by their commitment to the future of our state. Thank you again for having me. I look forward to hearing more.
17.01.2022 We have so many wonderful local small businesses in our community, who have had to adapt and change over the course of this year like never before - and hopefully never again. In the coming weeks as restrictions ease and we start to carefully open up, our small businesses will need our support more than ever before. If you have the opportunity to support local please do - it will make all the difference. Recently my family tried something a little different, with 3429’s ‘Dis...trict @ Home’ pack. I’m not the best cook but with their house made curry paste, prepped vegies and tofu ready to go even I managed to make a brilliant meal! Thank you to all of our hard working local eateries who are doing wonderful things for our community with home deliveries, take home packs, brekky boxes and delicious sweets and treats. District 3429
17.01.2022 Zero lives lost today with the 14-day average down. Stay safe. #GetTested
17.01.2022 Supporting the professionals that were there for us every day - mental health professionals, family violence specialists and child support workers. This years Budget will increase support for these hard working Victorians, create better pathways to roles in these vital sectors and and recruit even more of these skilled workers.
17.01.2022 Today’s statewide COVID-19 data for Thursday, 24 September.
17.01.2022 This is BIG, literally! What is going to deliver: - jobs during construction - more commuter, shopper and trader parking and... - a great asset for our community? Sunbury, meet your new car park (plans in video and comment section)! This was an election commitment and the plans are finally ready to see! I am thrilled to be able to share with you that the Andrews Labor Government along with Hume City Council will come together to deliver a brand new three tier, multilevel car park near Harris Scarfe, which will run along the train line. There will be over 500 spaces, with more than 300 of those dedicated to commuters, with the rest allocated to local shoppers, traders and businesses, who right now are doing it tough. Our brand new car park will feature the use of modern technology, accessible parking, better storage facilities for cyclists, and improved access for pedestrians - all incorporated into a sleek urban design. This multilevel car park replaces the original proposal of an additional deck on the Woolworths/Big W side. The original plan would not have benefited local shoppers, traders or businesses and had far less parking spaces. I know you’ve waited for this for a while now and I thank you for your patience. I had hoped to be able to share this news with you sooner, but to get the best outcome, long and intense negations were needed and I am thrilled to say that a fantastic outcome has been reached, one that not only benefits public transport users but our local shopping precinct as well. Construction will begin next year, creating more local jobs at a time when employment is vital. Now, lets get this done!
14.01.2022 This Saturday marks the beginning of the National Week of Deaf People (19 25 September). And this year, Deaf Children Australia are running the ‘Hello, My Name Is' campaign to celebrate Australia's sign language, Auslan. The campaign is giving young deaf people a platform and raising awareness about deaf language and culture.... So join me and Deaf Children Australia in celebrating Auslan during the National Week of Deaf People. #dcahellomynameis #deafchildrenaustralia
14.01.2022 Like so many events this year, the Sunbury Agricultural Show will be doing things differently with the show being held virtually. I’ve attended the show every year since being elected- and many times before that and I am sure you’ll agree it is always a great day out. Despite it not being held, there are a bunch of great free open activities for kids of all ages being held online with prizes for categories including 10 and under as well as 11 to 17.... The virtual show is a great opportunity for everyone in our community to show off their work and come together. I’d like to thank the organisers for putting this together and for everything you do to make our community so great. Please email [email protected] for more information.
13.01.2022 Today’s new case numbers are a testament to the hard work and sacrifice you have all made. With 14 new cases, this is the smallest increase in daily case numbers in three months. The 14 day average for Melbourne was 56.9 one week ago (Saturday 12 September), compared to 36.2 today.... Let’s stay the course, stay together and stay optimistic. We will get through this. #proudofourcommunity
11.01.2022 Children at St Andrews Sunbury Kindergarten will soon have a new outdoor space to learn and play. The existing outside areas will be transformed into a discovery forest complete with bush hut and bush tucker pantry with indigenous plants, along with a timber bridge and ramp for all-ability access. We’re supporting early learning provider to deliver this project with funding from the Inclusive Kindergarten Facilities Fund, with the help of Urban Discovery by Jen Reed Design.... To learn more about our Building Blocks funding program, visit https://www.schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au/BuildingBlocks
10.01.2022 This week we wrapped up the Goulburn Community Forum That means to date we’ve held 13 out of the 25 youth strategy online consultations I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken time out of their day to join me at a forum and shared their thoughts on what the Victorian youth strategy should look like! ... We want to hear directly from young people, so If you or someone you know would be interested in joining the conversation, please visit yacvic.org.au/youth-strategy or engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-youth-strategy for more information.
09.01.2022 This pandemic has taught us many things but I’ve been amazed to see the strength of our community spirit. Community spirit like this in Gladstone Park where Fiona Crackwell has been drawing these incredible pictures in her driveway. It started with a simple quote, You’ve got this, keep going.... And from there we’ve seen Pepper Pig, Bluey, the Simpsons and many more. This is a true example of the amazing people we have in our community and the strength of our resolve. Yesterday I wrote to Fiona to say thank you on behalf of all of us. Thank you #staysafe
08.01.2022 Today’s numbers, sadly another 8 lives lost. 28 new cases and a 14 day rolling average of 44.4. It’s the lowest daily case number in 84 days. ... We can do this. Stay strong.
08.01.2022 Today’s numbers- the lowest new case daily increase in 99 days, sadly 2 lives have been lost. People of our community- thank you for everything you have done and continue to do, we’ve got this.
06.01.2022 Important announcement A huge thank you to parents, teachers and school communities for your patience - having students learn from home has not been easy but it has made a significant contribution to slowing the spread of coronavirus in our community and has helped save lives. We can now announce the following: ... Back at School from Monday October 12: Primary students P-6 Year 7 students Year 11 and 12 students Specialist schools Back at School from October 26: Year 8 - 10 students This update is based on the advice of Chief Health Officer and our leading epidemiologists. Victorian’s have done so much to get to this point and for your hard work we say THANK YOU!!
06.01.2022 Yesterday there were 0 new cases and 0 lives lost. There were 20,819 tests received thank you, Victoria #EveryTestHelps. There are 3 active cases, 1 with unknown source. #StaySafeStayOpen ... dhhs.vic.gov.au/averages-easin #COVID19Vic
05.01.2022 Breaking Budget News The Bulla Bypass is a much needed project for our growing community and it’s why I have been advocating for it both in and out of Parliament, as well as calling on the Federal Government to assist with funding it. I am delighted that yesterday’s State Andrews Labor Government Budget provided $6.5 million to fund the Bulla Bypass Business Case. ... The business case will take into consideration the planning, economic, employment and social opportunities and challenges the project can bring and provide advice to the Government. This work will add to the previously fully funded duplication of Sunbury Road which will see two lanes in each direction from Bulla- Diggers Road through to Powlett Street in Sunbury. To learn more about the Sunbury Road Duplication please visit: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/sunbury-road-upgrade Thank you to all those who have contacted me about these projects and the need to see them delivered.
05.01.2022 When we were first elected in November 2014 we promised to put people first. As our State begins to recover from the global pandemic, people will continue to be our priority. This week, we handed down the State Budget at its heart is getting Victorians back into work....Continue reading
02.01.2022 ICYMI: Victorian Youth Week 2020 is going virtual! This year’s extended month-long (15 November 15 December) format recognises the significant challenges young people and their communities across Victoria have faced. It will provide more time for young people and organisations to redesign and adapt events and activities in line with current restrictions. It’s never been more important to provide safe spaces for young people to build social connections and engage in fun acti...vities that support their health and wellbeing. Events and activities will be supported by grants of up to $2,000 as announced by the Minister for Youth, @Ros Spence MP earlier this year. For more information about Victorian Youth Week 2020, visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au. Artwork by talented young artist Michelle Prezioso. #vicyouthweek2020
01.01.2022 And we are now in single figures- thank you to each and every one of you.
01.01.2022 $868 million to fix our broken mental health system. This has been the toughest year many of us have ever lived through and our mental health has been tested in every way. As we recover from this pandemic, we can’t lose sight of what matters most the health and wellbeing of our families, friends and communities.... That’s why this year’s Budget supports the recovery of our state and the fundamental rebuild of our mental health system - delivering new beds, more staff and dedicated early support for young Victorians. While the Royal Commission finishes its important work, we are getting on with fixing this broken system by investing in the much-needed foundation interim recommendations. Delivering more mental health beds, a state-wide roll out of post- suicide clinical supports, and a pathway for Victorians with lived experience to at the centre of our new system. The funding includes $492 million in funding to deliver 120 mental health beds in Geelong, Epping, Sunshine and Melbourne. This is an addition to the 24 Hospital in the Home beds announced earlier this year. An additional $18.9 million is provided for 35 acute treatments beds for public mental health patients in private health services. We are delivering on the interim report recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. While the Commission recommended 144 beds, we are delivering 170 - to support Victorians who need it most. It also includes $21.4 million was announced in the upcoming State Budget to support the statewide expansion of the Hospital Outreach Post-Suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service, with individual, intensive and one-on-one support for Victorians as they rebuild their lives.
01.01.2022 Good morning and welcome to Monday, I hope you have a great start to your week. As announced yesterday, we have now progressed to Step 2 of the Roadmap which includes some further easing of restrictions. From 27 September 2020 at 11.59pm (unless stated otherwise below)....Continue reading
