Trish Doyle MP | Politician
Trish Doyle MP
Phone: +61 2 4751 3298
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23.01.2022 It was my honour and privilege to be part of awarding the NSW Premier’s Emergency Citations @blackheath Mt Victoria RFS today. Alongside our District Manager, Super Medianik & the community, we acknowledged the effort & commitment of these Firefighters during the Black Summer.
20.01.2022 Earlier this week I was treated to a tour of Headspace Katoomba by Sian and Liv from the Youth Advisory Committee. The importance and necessity of the work of Headspace is undeniable, offering accessible, free mental health support for locals aged 12 - 25. To Debra, Sian, Liv and the rest of the team, a heartfelt thank you from our community. If you or anyone you know needs to reach out, call Headspace Katoomba on 1800 478 626 or drop in to 37 Waratah Street Katoomba.... Headspace Katoomba
16.01.2022 It’s been a great honour to participate in the awarding of the Premier’s citations & long service medals for our Firefighters. Today we also welcomed the new Freecitizens of the City of Blue Mountains. These are people who go above and beyond. Good, decent, locals who step up when needed. Community heroes all of them. Nick Medianik Nsw Rfs Bullaburra RFS... Woodford Rural Fire Brigade NSW Rural Fire Service Fire and Rescue NSW NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Mary Waterford Jude Finch See more
15.01.2022 Back in the office and ready to go... Bring on 2021!
15.01.2022 UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women... Each year on the 25 November women and men across the globe take action to raise awareness of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. One in three women experience physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner. This year alone we have seen the deaths of 45 women across our nation. ...This is a national tragedy. Let’s put the safety of women and children at the heart of everything we do. I call on our governments to make sure that laws and resources are in place to protect victims and that agencies are funded to provide the help needed. Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 65 64 63 NSW Rape Crisis 1800 424 017 Mensline 1300 789 978 LGBTQI+ Violence Service 1800 497 212
13.01.2022 I visited my friends, Billy and Sarah yesterday, at their beautiful property in Mt Tomah. The 2019/20 fires had come uncomfortably close to their home but miraculously, it escaped unscathed We walked around their garden and they pointed out the 50 or so trees that need to be felled, each of them, try as they might, unable to survive after a hard fought battle against the firestorm. With sadness they told me about the wildlife that had not returned to their garden after the f...ires. Amidst the re-telling of the day the fires hit, Billy and Sarah spoke of their plans looking ahead, a heartening reminder that amongst the devastation there is hope and better days and that life renews. We took a drive afterwards to Berambing, to visit the wollemi wilderness cabins. What Lionel Buckett and his team have created here is nothing short of breathtaking. Lionel spoke of his experiences of the bushfires and how each of the dwellings, which utilise solar energy, are respectful of the environment, built from non-combustible materials and amazingly unique - survived the firestorm. Surely this adds weight to the campaign for eco-tourism! Check out the images below and let me know what you think...
11.01.2022 Today is Surf Life Saving NSW Volunteer Recognition Day. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and thank this remarkable organisation of 75,000 volunteers, who work tirelessly to save lives and keep us safe at the beach.
11.01.2022 On the eve of these official National awards, amid a selection of remarkable candidates, I am so proud of Grace Tame: Australian of the Year 2021. Thank you Grace, Advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Thank you for your bravery & courage; for fighting to speak. Too many rape victim-survivors are silenced.... The message here: validating your truth, highlighting gendered violence & holding perpetrators to account for their abuse - this is honoured through you & your award. As the Shadow Minister the Prevention of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault & Shadow Minister for Women, I feel hopeful that your voice encourages others & the change we need. . . . Eat my fear, indeed. #LetHerSpeak Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia
08.01.2022 Sunday 29th of November 40+C Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting southerly 30 to 45 km/h during the afternoon Fire Danger Ratings SEVERE... Total Fire Ban in effect for: GREATER SYDNEY REGION FIRE AREA Fires Near Me https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me Total Fire Ban rules https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au//fdr-and-t/total-fire-ban-rules Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans Bush fire survival plan. https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au///2933/BushFireSurvivalPlan.pdf Preparation for fire & in an emergency: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-infor/emergency-information If you see a fire without a fire truck in attendance, please call Triple Zero (000) Please take care, everyone. Be vigilant and careful. Stay safe & cool.
07.01.2022 2020 Community Building Partnerships Program I am thrilled to announce that $300,000 has been granted to 32 local organisations in the 2020 round of the NSW’s Government’s Community Building Partnership program. This is such wonderful news for the Blue Mountains. I have to say, one of my favourite parts of my job is supporting our community through this program. It's a wonderful reminder of what a diverse and inspiring bunch we mountain folk are!... Congratulations to all of this year's successful recipients. I cannot wait to see the outcome of each and every one of your projects! (Photo taken at Springwood Neighbourhood Centre with Tonje and Phil.) 2020 Grant Recipients: Blue Mountains City Council - Wentworth Falls Lake upgrade Rotary Club of Blackheatth. - Refurbish Blackheath welcome map Mount Wilson Mount Irvine Rural Fire Brigade - New water tank Springwood High School, Faulconbridge NSW P&C - Electrical upgrade for future solar capacity Springwood Neighbourhood Centre Cooperative Ltd - Community food support storage St Vincent de Paul Society NSW - Springwood solar project Blaxland High School P&C Association - Upgrade bike/scooter storage DARE Disability Support- Install a generator for safety Ellison Public School P&C Association - Playground upgrade Springwood Community Garden - Continue developing garden. Katoomba High School - Official P&C Association - KHS beautification project 1st Blackheath Scout Group - Access upgrades Faulconbridge Cricket Club - Oval screen/scoreboard Faulconbridge KU Preschool - KU Faulconbridge playground refurbishment Winmalee Netball Club - Upgrade storage & netball court The Church Army in Australia - Renovations to community meeting spaces Blue Mountains Women's Shed - Purchase & fit out a trailer including a BBQ St John Ambulance Australia Blaxland branch - Garden maintenance Blackheath Art Society - Install/upgrade a clay Studio Cancer Wellness Support - Purchase IT to promote cancer services Springwood Bowling Club Inc - New scoreboards for bowls club Blackheath Kookaburra Kindergarten Inc - Building renovations Lyttleton Stores Co-operative - Upgrade existing solar power system Holy Trinity Wentworth Falls - Upgrade air conditioning Springwood Anglican Church - Solar installation upgrade Central Villages Anglican Church - Lawson village community play space St Canice’s Catholic Church - Upgrade community hall Blue Mountains Woodturners Inc - Timber slabbing more safely and sustainably Katoomba Uniting Church/ Junction 142 - Upgrade hall Our Lady of the Nativity Church - Reflection garden and gathering area. Kindlehill School - Performance space refurbishment
07.01.2022 In celebrating NAIDOC week, I pay my respects to our First Nations people. I’m very proud to represent the Blue Mountains, to honour our Elders & take guidance from the Darug & Gundungurra in recognising /protecting Country.
06.01.2022 Mt Tomah & surrounds today formally honoured their community - well after a year down the track from those 2019/20 Black Summer fires which ravaged the landscape, homes & their lives . Today we thanked the Mt Tomah Rural Fire Brigade & presented them with their Citation awards. I had the privilege of joining Nick Medianik Nsw Rfs in being part of this significant event. Many locals have recently joined their Brigade & were presented with BF certificates, also. Today the sun was shining, people mingled & we remembered - as we all heal. What a fantastic, strong community! NSW Rural Fire Service
06.01.2022 The Liberal Government has made QR codes mandatory on entry into all venues. What they have failed to do however is provide good information on what this means. Let me know what you think and tell me about your experiences. I acknowledge that some of you may not be happy with the idea of data collection en masse, so let me know what you think about that too.My office will write to the Minister and pass on your questions and comments.... Please see the following link, which may help to remove some of the mystery surrounding mandatory QR codes: https://www.abc.net.au//nsw-new-mandatory-qr-code/12912158
06.01.2022 What a relief. Biden & Harris! #inauguration2021 This, however, is the shining highlight... We lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us.
02.01.2022 I spoke with Wendy and Robbie on ABC Sydney this morning about why Government must invest in Firefighting services NOT strip them back. As I said, this is a dangerous proposal - relocating water tankers to other areas of need. Our BM is one of the most bush-fire prone areas in the world Government has a duty of care to support communities with Fire and Rescue NSW crews, not diminish them. If other stations need resources, Government should provide them. This is a case of ro...bbing Peter to pay Paul. I will stand with our community and support retention of our Fire trucks and the jobs attached to their use. Have a listen and share this post to spread the word. We must keep pressure on the NSW Government! Fire Brigade Employees' Union (FBEU) See more
