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ESSENDON COMMUNITY NEWS – Annual Report DANNY PEARSON MP Building a Better Community MEDIA RELEASE DANNY PEARSON MP Building a Better Community ESSENDON COMMUNITY NEWS – Annual Report NOVEMBER 2015 Sunday 29 November marks 12 months since my election as the State Member for Essendon. It has been a great honour to represent our electorate during this time. Our community is diverse, vibrant and resilient. I see these attributes each time I meet with constituents, visit community groups and talk with community leaders. We are all united by our desire to build a better community, and I feel very privileged to be able to contribute to this pursuit. I am delighted to present this report to my community. In its first year in office, the Andrews Government has invested over $7.9 million throughout the electorate. I am proud of the progress that has been made in delivering on the Government’s promises to our electorate. However, the work has just begun and there is so much more to accomplish over the coming months and years. I will continue to be strong and steadfast in my advocacyBODY on behalf of our community. OF TEXT KEEPING OUR PROMISES Keeping promises is important, and I am committed to honouring my word to you. Strathmore Schools During this first year of government, we have honoured our commitment to education in Strathmore. • We have restored the Strathmore Secondary College boundary. Families are entitled to certainty, and the new boundaries mean that from 2016, Year Seven students from Strathmore Heights and the Bulla Road strip can now enrol to attend Strathmore Secondary College. Rezoning Strathmore Secondary • We will rebuild Strathmore Primary School. In May, the State Budget allocated $5.7 million for Strathmore Primary School to rebuild administration facilities and to refurbish classrooms and staff areas. This funding is vital for improvements that will ensure that children in the electorate have access to high-quality schools regardless of their background and where they live. As part of this commitment, the Government has announced the appointment of an architectural firm to rebuild the school. Rebuilding Strathmore Primary OFFICE of DANNY PEARSON MP, STATE MEMBER for ESSENDON Suite 1/28 Shuter Street, Moonee Ponds 3039 P (03) 9370 7777 F (03) 9326 0483 E [email protected] Moonee Valley Racecourse The State Government has introduced planning controls that restrict the inappropriate redevelopment of the Moonee Valley Racecourse. • Mandatory heights have been imposed - the only mandatory heights in the City of Moonee Valley. • Third-party appeal rights have been restored. • The development will be guided by the Integrated Transport Plan that the Moonee Valley Racecourse will be required to produce in conjunction with the City of Moonee Valley, Public Transport Victoria and VicRoads. • The development will also need to provide community facilities including Moonee Valley Racecourse Redevelopment at least 5,000 square meters of open space, child care, kindergarten and maternal and child health rooms. Under the former Government there were few checks and balances in place to prevent the overdevelopment of the racecourse. The intervention of the Andrews Government has now prevented this from happening. Stopping the East West Link The Andrews Government negotiated to stop the East-West Link. This is a great result for our community and means that more money will now be available to proceed with Melbourne Metro. Stopping the East West Link Buckley Street Level Crossing The Buckley Street level crossing is one of the 50 most dangerous level crossings identified to be removed over the course of the next seven years. I have met with the Minister for Public Transport, her office and the Level Crossing Removal Authority in order to ensure that the Buckley Street level crossing is removed as soon as possible. I will provide further updates about Buckley Street Level Crossing this project in early 2016. EASING THE COST OF LIVING IN ESSENDON Fair Go Rates Cap The Andrews Government is committed to ensuring that communities are not burdened by unsustainable rate rises. In Moonee Valley, rates have increased at an average of 6.59% over the past decade. To this end, the Andrews Government has introduced into Parliament the Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill 2015 which aims to ensure local councils are Easing the Cost of Living more accountable and transparent in their spending. Back to Work Boost The Andrews Government is expanding assistance to employers under the Back to Work Scheme. Getting people into permanent employment is one of the best ways that we can address social inequality and disadvantage. Half Price Rego for Apprentices The Andrews Government has kept its commitment to provide Victorian Helping Job Seekers and Apprentices apprentices with half price car registration. From 1 January, eligible apprentices paying standard registration on a light vehicle in metropolitan Melbourne will save $385.90 per year. The first round of registration renewal notices will be issued from 16 November outlining the steps for eligible trade apprentices to take advantage of the Government’s discount for apprentices. BUILDING THE EDUCATION STATE IN ESSENDON Primary and Secondary Schools A quality education provides our children with the best foundation for a productive life. It is also one of the key ingredients for a more just and equitable society. That’s why I am proud that the Andrews Government has invested close to $4 billion in Victoria’s education and skills system. This is the single biggest boost to education funding in Victoria’s history. Strathmore Secondary College I am proud of the Government’s investment in our electorate including: • $250,000 to renovate the exterior of the main building at Mount Alexander College; • $5.7 million to rebuild and refurbish Strathmore Primary School; • $488,912 extra in needs-based funding for schools in Essendon in 2016; and Mount Alexander College • Providing recurrent funding for non-Government schools and passing legislation that would ensure this funding must not be less than 25% of the government school recurrent funding. Investing in the Education State will improve the educational outcomes for all students in Essendon. This means that every parent can be confident that local Lowther Hall schools are providing the best chance for every child to achieve their potential. Kindergartens Five local kindergartens have been awarded over $30,000 in minor infrastructure grants and IT grants. The minor infrastructure grants will allow kindergartens in Essendon to upgrade playgrounds and undertake refurbishments. The IT grants will enable kindergartens to implement digital learning programs and support administrative functions. The successful kindergartens were: With Progress Kindergarten President Amy Moloney • Ascot Kindergarten; • Ascot Vale Progress Kindergarten; • Goodstart Early Learning Flemington; • Showgrounds Children’s Centre; and • Wingate Avenue Children’s Cooperative. Skills The Andrews Government is committed to funding Learn Local organisations such as Wingate Avenue Community Centre and Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre. Learn Locals provide accessible courses that help people develop the skills they need to gain employment or engage in further education and training. Wingate Avenue Community Centre received $50,000 to fund a careers adviser for the ‘Bridge to Successful Employment’ Announcing Learn Local Grant with program. This program will enable students to find work in the local community. Minister Steve Herbert BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY Caroline Chisholm Society The Andrews Government provided Caroline Chisholm Society with $950,000 to build a community services hub in partnership with Moonee Valley City Council. The Society provides vital support for vulnerable pregnant women, and parents with young children in our electorate. The funding will ensure that the Caroline Chisholm Society can continue to provide their quality services to Caroline Chisholm Society our community. Community Hub NDIS On 16 September, Premier Andrews signed a historic bilateral agreement with the Commonwealth outlining the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Essendon. The NDIS will be rolled out in Moonee Valley from 1 October 2018. This is a victory for the many residents and families who will benefit from the scheme. With Celeste from Milparinka Noise from Air Ambulance Helicopters Residents of Strathmore and Strathmore Heights have raised with me their concerns about the noise from the helicopter fleet used by Air Ambulance Victoria. I spoke about residents’ concerns in Parliament and was very pleased when the Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy invited me to attend the unveiling of the new fleet of helicopters that will enter into service on January 1, 2016. These helicopters are bigger, quieter and have a greater range than the existing New Air Ambulance Helicopters fleet. This is great news for the people of Essendon and the people of Victoria. Improving Public Housing Flemington residents will benefit from local initiatives including the final tranche of funding from the Flemington Neighbourhood Renewal program which comprises $230,000 aimed at connecting residents with education, training and employment. An additional $9,900 grant was awarded to Moonee Valley City Council for the Stamp Out Crime Community Action and Reporting Flemington Housing Estate program that aims to promote community safety and prevent crime in the local area. Moonee Valley Legal Service
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