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Swansea E-News

Welcome to my fortnightly newsletter.  


Last Friday, I hosted students from schools across the Swansea electorate to a Youth Leadership Forum to hear from TAFE NSW, University of Newcastle, NSW Police, along with Lake Macquarie City Council and Central Coast Council, about future career opportunities.  


In state wide news, The Premier and Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education visited the Hunter this week to announce the $61 million TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. NSW health is also opening a new Menopause Service on the Central Coast.      

 

The Community Notice Board contains information on the 2024-25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, McGrath Foundation Cake Stall and Pelican Croquet Club.


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Youth Leadership Forum

It was great to host students from schools across the Swansea electorate to my Youth Leadership Forum last Friday.


We had a range of services come along to speak about leadership and future career pathways into University and TAFE.


Thank you to TAFE NSW, University of Newcastle, NSW Police, Central Coast Council, Lake Macquarie City Council, Headspace, Coast Shelter and the Swansea Community Cottage for coming along and supporting the event.

Central Coast Menopause Service

The NSW Labor Government is opening a Central Coast Menopause Service run by the Central Coast Local Health District.


The new service is part of NSW Health’s extensive menopause network, which includes four menopause hubs and multiple referral sites throughout the State.


As a part of this network, the Central Coast-based service is designed to assist women whose menopause symptoms have not responded to previous treatments, or who face additional complications from other medical conditions.


General practitioners,specialists, and nurse practitioners can refer eligible women for advanced care. Women are also able to self-refer for an initial appointment. GP referral is required for subsequent appointments and referral to the specialised Royal North Shore Menopause Hub. Referrals to the service can be made by emailing CCLHD-Menopause-Service@health.nsw.gov.au


For more information about the CCLHD Menopause Service and referral criteria, contact 4356 9300.

TAFE Manufacturing Centre of Excellence

It was wonderful to welcome the Premier to the Hunter and my electorate of Swansea.


We announced the new TAFE Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence – a major investment in local workers, industry and our local economy.


The NSW & Federal Governments are investing $61 million in the Tighes Hill Centre to equip workers with essential skills and support business to adapt and ensure our region continues to thrive.


We also visited the Waratah Super Battery – one of the largest battery energy storage systems in the world.


This project is providing good jobs and in keeping with our region’s rich tradition of powering NSW, will ensure a reliable supply of energy across the state.

Emergency Services Expo

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Lake Macquarie City Council recently put on the Emergency Services Expo at Speers Point Park.


It was great to see so many families at the expo checking out all the awesome police equipment.


Thank you to all our emergency service personnel for the work you do to keep our community safe.

Cost of Living

Cost of living is an issue impacting every household and the NSW Government offers several rebates for families, seniors and small businesses.


This includes:


  • Council rate rebates

  • Electricity rebate

  • Gas rebate

  • Water rebate

  • Child care rebate

  • Travel vouchers

  • Creative and active kids vouchers

  • Free car rego

  • Free glasses

  • NSW Seniors Card


This is a just sample of savings available at the Cost of Living hub.

Community Notice Board

2024-25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program

Eligible sporting organisations are encouraged to apply for grants up of to $3,000 for the purchase of automated external defibrillators at sports facilities as part of the 2024-25 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.

Applications are now open and close on 27 November 2024 or when funding is exhausted. For more details click here.

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McGrath Foundation Cake Stall

I am teaming up with the McGrath Foundation to raise money to support those living with breast cancer.


On Saturday 9 November from 9:30am until 11:30am a cake stall will be held on the grassed area behind the Whole Life Pharmacy at Swansea.


A raffle will also be held on the day.

Pelican Croquet Club

Pelican Croquet Club is holding an open day on Saturday November 2 from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Atchison Reserve, Pelican.


The club is offering free lessons to anyone that would like to get introduced to the sport of croquet.

Get in Touch

Click here to contact Yasmin Catley MP

Click here to visit Yasmin’s website

Shop 1

204 Pacific Highway

Swansea NSW 2281

PO Box 306

Swansea NSW 2281

Phone: (02) 4972 1133

Fax: (02) 4972 1494