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PCYC HAWKESBURY OFFICIALLY OPENS
Now this is a great example of what community advocacy can deliver.
Back in the day when Dominic Perrottet was the Member for Hawkesbury, he met with representatives from Rotary, Hawkesbury City Council and PCYC, who pitched the concept of a PCYC in Hawkesbury.
It was an ambitious idea that everyone believed had merit and as NSW Treasurer, Dom and the previous NSW Liberal/National Government, provided $13 million for the project.
That vision has just become a reality as we proudly came together for the opening of this amazing facility.
Hawkesbury City Council were great partners in the project too.
Thank you to the Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley AC KC, Commissioner Karen Webb APM, and the many distinguished guests who attended this milestone occasion.
This is a rare facility that we can be truly proud of, so make some time to check it out at 16 Stewart Street, Greenhills Way, South Windsor.
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Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this wonderful facility to the Hawkesbury.
SHOVELS MISSING FOR RICHMOND ROAD!
This week in Parliament, I spoke of the inaction by the Minns Labor Government to upgrade Richmond Road.
The projects remain in the Government’s budget, so why aren’t the shovels in the ground?
To hear my speech, click on the video below.
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Good on you Robyn, you are much more vocal in opposition, those extra lanes were promised just before the last election! It would be great if you could stand up like this about the Richmond bridge duplication where shovels have been missing for the past decade!
Well said as tradie who travels both Richmond Rd or Windsor Rd regularly. This is a priority for productivity for the local area perhaps Hawkesbury Labor could help push this through the NSW Labor government.
Robyn. Stockholm Syndrome is clear.
Your Liberal government planned for an upgrade of Richmond Road. Only up to the eastern side of South Creek. And only as a developer enabled infrastructure.
The Clydesdale development,who is paying for this upgrade of Richmond Road, has an only one way exit road headed west..which is massive flood evacuation disaster.
You lack of understanding on this issue is unbelievable.
Thanks for highlighting this important issue – I must admit that I’m surprised you are so oblivious to the process of building roads since you were part of the previous Liberal Government who had 12 years to improve Richmond Rd and you now have the audacity to criticise the Minns Government for not getting shovels in the ground after only 12 months.
As you know, infrastructure in the North West of Sydney and into the Hawkesbury is in a diabolical state after the previous Government failed to deliver the necessary infrastructure to cope with the massive population increases they imposed upon our area. It’s not just roads you failed to provide funding for, it was also schools, public transport and the Rouse Hill Hospital.
There was a complete lack of understanding of the responsibility of the Government to provide community amenity.
When it comes to roads, funding is necessary to begin the process – something the Liberal Government couldn’t achieve over 12 years yet the Minns Government managed in it’s very first budget. After that comes detailed business cases, land acquisition and public exhibitions. On top of all that, the schedule of delivery has to be determined by TNSW to fit in with all of the other road projects the Minns Government funded.
In short, if the former Liberal Government actually paid attention to the residential uplift Sydney’s North West they continually approved and allocated appropriate funding during their 12 year tenure we wouldn’t have to do the basic groundwork that should have been completed years ago.
FIGHTING FOR HAWKESBURY HOSPITAL WORKERS
Today in Parliament I called on the NSW Government to protect the pay and conditions of all workers at Hawkesbury Hospital when they transfer to NSW Health on the 1st July 2024.
To hear my Notice of Motion speech click on the video below.
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This has serious implications for so many Hawkesbury Hospital staff. Particularly those who are getting close to retirement, about to go on maternity leave or for those receiving family tax benefits and receiving subsidies for childcare. Additionally, all the staff who have worked hard during COVID endured some of the most difficult times seen in healthcare, yet fronted up every day, didnt take leave when they were feeling exhausted - they will lose all of their accumulated sick leave because the employer has ended the contract.
How unfair, that through no fault of the dedicated employees that they should be so negatively impacted!
They need your help! Thankyou for being their voice 🙏
Thank you for supporting the staff of Hawkesbury Hospital!!! Please keep fighting!
Thank you so much 💕 This is so important to us!!
Thank you for supporting the staff at Hawkesbury Hospital. Hearing you support and fight for the staff has really has lifted spirits 😊
Has anyone heard if these motions were presented today? If so what was the outcome?
30thJune is fast approaching!!
Thank you for fighting for the staff at Hawkesbury Hospital!!
I cannot believe this is happening to those who worked tirelessly though the covid pandemic.
My mum has worked incredibly hard for many, many years. In a time where she should be enjoying life and her grandchildren, she’s going to be stripped of all the leave she has accumulated for over 20 years.
Thank you. We need so much support
Thank you Robyn, for supporting our Health Care Workers, much appreciated.
👏👏👏 we need your help!! Please we have so much g to lose for all our loyalties!!!!!
Thank you Robyn Preston MP for your voice.
These staff deserve what is rightfully theirs.
This is the best thing I've seen all day!
Thank you for the support!
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Thank you for supporting us 🙌
Can you share the other clip as well Robyn
Thank you for your support 💞💞💞
Trish Doyle MP The future of the Hawkesbury Health Service (Hospital and Community Health Service) can impact those of us in the Mounts and Berrambing that are residents of the Blue Mountains LGA. Please could you look into this?
Robyn Preston MP thank you for your support 🙌
Thank you Robyn Preston MP for your support, we need it
Why are comments hidden on this thread Robyn Preston MP? Censorship?
Robyn Preston MP It’s good to see you looking after workers conditions. But after how took to the MUA, you should be apologising for the Wiseman ferry guys. The HSU will cover these workers. After talking to a HSU member they told me that ST John of God were broke and that’s why they are getting out of Richmond. They could only afford a small increase which was below CPI perhaps Hawkesbury Labor could say something more about it.
HAWKESBURY FERRY UPDATE -
INDUSTRIAL ACTION CANCELLED!
I have just been advised that next week’s planned ferry strikes have been cancelled.
Representatives from the Maritime Union of Australia and ferry contractor Birdon have agreed to sit down at the table and work through the issues, so the scheduled industrial action will not proceed.
This is good news for many in our community that rely so frequently on this essential service.
Thank you everyone for this positive first step.
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Good to hear. Thank you
Good to see that Birdon willing to sit down and talk about wages and conditions especially after 2 cables snap in under 6 months. Sad to see the Construction Forestry Maritime Employees Union MUA was blamed.
Perhaps an apology is in order. Standing up for workers and community services and Safety is what the MUA is all about.
What was the outcome?
Transport for NSW has advised that due to protected industrial action, Hawkesbury ferries will be out from 10am – 2pm on the following days:
- WISEMANS FERRY Tuesday 19 March
- WEBBS CREEK Wednesday 20 March
- SACKVILLE FERRY Thursday 21 March
Emergency services won’t be affected by the disruption and will be able to cross.
Please use alternate routes shown below or use the ferry services outside of these hours.
The community is hoping the industrial dispute will be resolved soon and I'm hoping that all parties can find some middle ground so that these disruptions don't continue.
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No consideration for locals and local businesses once again.
Licenced tradesmen should be allowed to use ferries during this period hope there are no gas explosions!!
This was yesterday
RDA is raising funds for the equine programs they run, that support people with a disability to develop and enhance their abilities.
This charity relies entirely on fundraising and donations and has built up a steady community following because of the amazing work they do.
Congratulations on hosting a terrific event and thank you to the volunteers, sponsors and supporters for making it such a memorable day.
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* NO PAID PARKING FOR HAWKESBURY HOSPITAL
* PROTECT WORKERS' ENTITLEMENTS
* PROTECT VOLUNTEERS' RIGHTS
This week in Parliament of NSW I raised the issue of Hawkesbury Hospital's transition to NSW Health, following the announcement that St John of God Health Care would not be renewing its contract.
This has raised many concerns and I don't want workers, volunteers, patients or visitors to be disadvantaged.
To hear my speech, please click on the video below.
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Thank you Robyn Preston MP for all your hard work for the Hawkesbury.
Thank you Robyn. Very well presented.
Absolutely!! Can't agree more to these statements! The Volunteers do wonderful fundraising work. No healthcare workers should be disadvantaged or lose their entitlements. No to paid parking!
Well done Robyn Preston MP for highlighting this matter. Very little being said about the change which is concerning.
Paid parking at hospitals is ridiculous!
Well said Robyn
Why aren't they renewing it? First we've heard about it. NSW govt will run it into the ground.
It’s a condition that affects people of all ages and impacts the physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing of those living with it.
This month you will see landmarks lighting up all over Australia in the colour blue, to raise awareness.
A dedicated phone line to provide support, is on the horizon and you can help make this possible, by donating to this project. Go to
or email admin@lymphaustralia.org.au
or call 1300 852 850.
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Good lymphatic health greetings from Canada’s Capital!
Robyn Preston MP👏 - it is encouraging to see MP engagement from 🇦🇺 after that country’s Prime Minister declined the early appeal, from months ago, for a 2024 contribution to #LymphoGWG’s #SOS4WLD (“Statements of Support for World Lymphedema Day”). It is the companion campaign to #Lit4LE (special lymph ✅ green illuminations of significant landmarks in support of the fight versus lymphedema… LE).
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It was an opportunity to also connect with some well regarded veterans like Charlie Lynn, who spoke about leadership and how to put it into practice and journalist and TV presenter, Patrick Lindsay on understanding veterans’ needs.
Clubs around NSW, PR companies, advocates and learning facilitators were amongst the many organisations who came together to share their successes and to offer solutions as we worked towards better connections with our veterans to cut through the red tape and offer valued linkages whilst respecting and supporting our veterans.
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SENATOR DAVE SHARMA VISITS HAWKESBURY
It was a chance to soak up some Hawkesbury hospitality and to look at the community from different lenses.
Dave Sharma brought with him an Australian Flag which he presented to veteran David Jones, a former RAF UK and RAAF Richmond serving member.
The flag will be proudly raised by residents of Windsor Country Village, at their ANZAC Day service.
It was Dave’s first flag presentation since being elected and a chance for us both to enjoy plenty of conversation.
Next stop was a visit to The Jeremiah Project at Windsor where Jacky Turano explained the challenges the organisation faced every day, to find enough food, clothing and support to look after the homeless in Hawkesbury.
At Richmond, Senator Sharma addressed locals as we learned more about his career and his views on the cost of living crisis, immigration and the war in Gaza.
It was so good to showcase things that matter in Hawkesbury and to hear from such an accomplished individual.
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Great to hear Dave Sharma speak on so many important issues. Thank you Robyn Preston MP for organising the event.
Thank you Robyn Preston MP and Senator Dave Sharma for visiting us and taking interest in what we do for the community 😊
Great meeting you Senator Dave Sharma. Thank you Robyn Preston MP for organising the visit to the kitchen. Looking forward to the future with great support out there 🙌
I gave my maiden speech as the Member for Hawkesbury to the Parliament on May 29th, 2019.