I met with leaders of the Djibouti community last week - they’ve just established their own registered organisation to assist with housing and employment issues.

Aisha (to my right) is a well known figure in Yarra who has campaigned on many issues for public housing residents and workers’ rights ✊

Today the state government tipped in $200,000 towards a new futsal court the Council is building next to Atherton Gardens (Fitzroy public housing estate)

This is a huge win for the community

We’ve prepared a world-leading heritage study that identifies places of historical importance to the LGBTQIA+ community.

I’m proud to be part of a council that protects and celebrates our cultural history 🏳️‍🌈

Tonight Yarra Council voted to introduce new resident advisory committees in an attempt to democratise decision-making and harness the power of the community.
A new one is the 'Public and Social Housing Committee'.

My latest newsletter has just gone out to homes in Yarra 📮

Let me know your thoughts!

I just spoke with State member Gabrielle di Vietri and others at a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese refugees arriving in Australia.

I pledged that the new Council will work with locals to improve Victoria St and save this estate where so many Vietnamese Australians live.