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Sonja Terpstra MP

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25.01.2022 Lovely to receive a beautiful thank you letter, a welcome gift of gratitude and appreciation from the Persian community in Manningham - from the House of Persia. It’s always a good day when I can work with and support our multicultural and diverse communities in my electorate. Ros Spence MP

24.01.2022 This week is carers week, a week to recognise and celebrate the incredible efforts of Victoria’s 736,000 carers. Every single day, our amazing carers make an enormous difference to the people they care for providing exceptional care for a family member or friend who needs them. Thank you to all the carers in our community for the invaluable work you do to make people's lives better. ... #carersweek2002 #carers2020 See more

21.01.2022 Time for - I love science. This episode - BATS!

19.01.2022 Threatening people and being aggressive is never ok. These fantastic local business owners are hard working and dint deserve the abuse they recently copped from an entitled customer. To protect the mental health of their staff, they closed their doors yesterday. So today my friend and colleague Vicki Ward MP for Eltham and I met and had breakfast at Bob's your Uncle Cafe in Doncaster East to show our support.... Come on people! Show a little kindness! Support local, shop local and be kind - always....

19.01.2022 New sporting club grant recipients announced this week! Grants have been awarded to provide clubs up to $1,000 for new uniforms and equipment, up to $5,000 for training coaches, officials and volunteers, and up to $5,000 to improve club operational effectiveness. They help people of all ages and abilities take part in grassroots sport, no matter where they live and are a great boost for clubs who are looking to get back on track following coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.... Congratulations to the following clubs: Yarraleen Cricket Club. Maroondah Magic Basketball Club Inc Doncaster Baseball Club East Doncaster Cricket Club Manningham Cricket Club Warrandyte Calisthenics College Donvale Bowls Club Old Carey Cricket Club St. Kevin's Tennis Club Yarra Junior Football League Templestowe Junior Football Club -Victorian Slalom Technical Committee

18.01.2022 Latest live presser on COVID19.

18.01.2022 Ready for a busy sitting week schedule as we get ready to debate our Omnibus laws that will help us keep Victorians safe. Lots of other laws on the board for discussion today as well.

18.01.2022 Congrats Sheena Watt! Today is a good day and I’m so pleased to see Sheena join myself and my Labor colleagues in the Legislative Council today. Welcome Sheena!

14.01.2022 Fifteen years ago today, this lil one made her presence known. Happy birthday Miss Beautiful!

14.01.2022 Protecting Melbourne’s Green Wedge and Strategic Agricultural Land The Minister for Planning is progressing the election commitment to protect Melbourne’s Green Wedge and Strategic Agricultural Land within 100km of Melbourne CBD. The next phase is community engagement on a consultation paper.... Online community will run from Thursday 26 November 2020 to Friday 5 February 2021 via the Engage Victoria website (engage.vic.gov.au/gwal). Three online community information sessions are being held via Microsoft Teams, on: Tuesday 15 December 2020 Thursday 17 December 2020 Thursday 21 January 2021

13.01.2022 As we safely start to reopen Victoria and reach a COVID Normal, it’s vital that we take every precaution to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. All Victorians need to wear a fitted face mask. Face shields, bandanas or scarves, which were previously allowed but not recommended as face coverings, are now no longer permitted. A face mask with three layers is the recommended option, as it provides the best protection for the wearer and others, they come in to contact with.... Lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask will still apply and they include; infants and children under the age of 12, a person who is affected by a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face and a disability or a mental health condition.

13.01.2022 We don’t want any student to miss out on the opportunities offered by quality vocational education and training. The fact is that a vocational pathway is valuable and leads to a great career. Employment forecasts predict that occupations requiring a VET qualification are likely to grow by around 40 per cent over the next 15 years.... These are good careers and well paying jobs. But right now not enough students are choosing this pathway either because it’s not offered or it’s not perceived as a high achieving option. We must change that. That’s what this reform is all about. It’s about elevating the vocational pathway with one integrated secondary school certificate. And to do that we will put jobs coordinators in every government school to support students through their studies and show them just how valuable this career path will be.

13.01.2022 Public Transport Timetable Change The Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll MP announced today that an extra 450 new weekly train services (280 metropolitan/170 regional services) will be added to the State rail network from 31 January 2021. The new timetable will deliver more trains during the peak on many regional lines, and greater frequency around the peak in metropolitan Melbourne increasing trains during busy morning and afternoon periods to encourage passengers t...o stagger their weekday travel. To make it easier for metropolitan passengers to travel during quieter times and physically distance as Victoria recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, off-peak fares on metropolitan public transport will be discounted for three months. From 31 January 2021, anyone using myki money between 9.30am and 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays will receive a 30 per cent discount. In Metropolitan Melbourne the new services will increase capacity on the Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Werribee, Williamstown, Upfield, Craigieburn and Sunbury lines during the busiest times each day to prepare the metropolitan network for the opening of the Metro Tunnel. Changes will be made to the way some lines run through the city to enable bigger modern trains to run and the prepare the network for the completion of the Metro Tunnel in 2025. In regional Victoria the changes will allow and extra 125 extra services each week on the Ballarat line and 45 extra services each week on the Geelong line. There will be more morning express services to reduce travel time on the Bendigo Line and extra stops to cater for communities along the Traralgon line.

12.01.2022 As we come to the end of another busy week it’s worthwhile to reflect on all that’s come and gone. A highlight earlier this week was a lovely and very fitting tribute by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the ARIA Awards paying homage to Helen Reddy, an amazing and talented Australian artist, who made famous the feminist anthem, ‘I am Woman’. Sadly Helen passed away earlier this year. If you’re needing inspiration as we head into the weekend - watch this and enjoy.... Happy Friday!

12.01.2022 Today marks 50 years since the worst industrial accident in Australia's history: the collapse of the West gate bridge. 35 workers didn't go home that day. The tragedy led to union campaigns for work health and safety reform and the OHS act, which protects workers to this day.... An online memorial is being held at 11:30 by Victorian Trades Hall. You can join it at https://www.facebook.com/VicUnions

12.01.2022 A timely reminder on a very hot day like today. Please. Don’t leave your dog in a hot car.

11.01.2022 Latest live presser on COVID19

11.01.2022 A fabulous way to kick start the day with a visit to Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen today with Richard Wynne MP Minister for planning and Housing. It was great to see the newly refurbished Dolls House or Milking shed, originally built by John and Sunday Reed, but now restored courtesy of a Heritage Grant from the Victorian Government. Critically important to preserve our art history and we are so lucky to have such rich, cultural art history and heritage right here in ...our own backyard in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. The weather held out just long enough for a tour of the grounds as well.

11.01.2022 Catching up with Tilly the blue tongue - my daughter’s pet. Did you know that many blue tongue lizards are emerging from their garden hiding spots to bask in the sun and warm their bellies on the concrete? If you have blue tongues in your garden it’s a sign of a healthy garden. Blue tongues also keep snail numbers low as they love to eat them and other small pests.... Please be careful when driving on our roads and keep an eye out for them. Too many are ending up as road kill right now

08.01.2022 In this weeks State Budget we’ve announced the biggest cultural infrastructure project in Australia that will transform Melbourne's creative precinct. The centerpiece of this project is the National Gallery of Victoria whose grounds will be opened up to the public as part of the $1.4 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project Stage 1 - fully funded in the Victorian Budget. A landmark new Gallery NGV Contemporary will be built behind the existing NGV on Southb...ank Boulevard, amidst a new 18,000 square-metre public garden in the heart of Melbourne Arts Precinct that will also feature spaces for local performers and festivals. It’s been a tough year for our creatives and artists - but Melbourne is the cultural and creative centre of Australia - and we making sure it stays that way. And importantly - it’s also going to create 5,000 construction jobs. To find out more: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/bringing-new-jobs-and-visito

08.01.2022 All Victorians are required to wear a fitted face mask that covers the mouth and nose when they leave home. A face mask with three layers is the recommended option, as it provides the best protection for the wearer and people they encounter. This means that bandanas, face shields and scarfs on their own will no longer be considered a sufficient face covering. There are sundry lawful excuses for not wearing a face mask. They include: Children under the age of twelve years; a...nd A person affected by a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face and a disability or mental health condition. You are permitted to wear a buff, gaiter, or snood, which is a fitted face and neck covering, in the form of a closed loop, worn around the face and neck. In this instance fitted means the buff, gaiter or snood can extend in a fitted form to snugly fit over and cover your nose and mouth. It must be secure around your neck and lower face with no gaps along the nose ridge or the top of the garment. This is designed to protect you from coronavirus. It must be a sufficient face covering for this purpose.

08.01.2022 We’ve announced the single biggest boost in individualised learning support for students in our state’s history. This $250 million package will see 4,100 tutors employed across our schools to support students who struggled with remote learning. My message to retired teachers, casual relief teachers, teachers on long-term leave and pre-service teachers is: we want you and our kids need you. Please go to www.education.vic.gov.au to express your interest. My message to families... is: if your child has fallen behind we will bring them back up to speed. Many students have thrived during remote learning, but many have also struggled. And it is up to us to give them the support they need. The package will support more than 200,000 students across the state. This is a one in one hundred year pandemic and we are responding in an unprecedented way. Our teachers have done a remarkable job this year, and with the additional support of on-site tutors, these teaching teams will provide every student the support they need throughout 2021.

04.01.2022 Latest live presser on COVID19 with Premier Daniel Andrews MP and Health Minister Martin Foley MP.

03.01.2022 Latest live presser on COVID19 with Health Minister Martin Foley.

02.01.2022 The Victorian Government is encouraging local councils, schools and community groups to apply for funding to improve road safety through the TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants program. Grants of up to $30,000 are available to help not-for-profit organisations and groups develop effective projects targeting local road safety issues. It is a great way for people in local communities to become leaders in road safety and make a big difference in their area. Applications are now open and will close on 9 November, and head to the website for more information - http://www.tac.vic.gov.au//community-road-safety-grant-pro

01.01.2022 Fantastic news! Santa has been granted his Victorian Visa. Coming to a chimney near you - soon!

01.01.2022 Because every child deserves every chance.