Christmas: A Time for Hope

Christmas is a time when we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Christmas season is also a time to be grateful for the blessings of peace and prosperity we enjoy as a nation.

As your local member it has been an honour to serve our fantastic community in 2024. In 2025 I will continue to fight for the country we all love and represent your interests in our Federal Parliament.

On behalf of my family, Amelia, Jack, Lachlan, Thomas and Jonathan, I would like to wish you and your family a happy and holy Christmas, and a safe and prosperous 2025.

Christmas can be a difficult time, particularly with the current cost of living pressures families are experiencing. It is important we look after each other and lean into our community during these tougher times.

For assistance, please reach out to Hills Community Aid – phone 9639 860

VOLUNTEER GRANT S 2 0 24 – 2 5: Submit an Expression of Interest

Local community groups in Mitchell are eligible for federal funding to support their local volunteers. Grants of between $1,000 and up to a maximum of $5,000 are available. Community organisations will need to apply under one or more of the following categories to be eligible for funding in the 2024-25 Grants round.

Category 1 – purchase communication or insurance items, that will benefit any of the community organisations’ volunteers.

Category 2 – (a) purchase items or services that support an organisation’s eligible volunteers or (b) purchase items or services that assist in the delivery of eligible volunteer run activities.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) application to be submitted by 5:00pm, Thursday, 16 January 2025. For information on eligibility and guidelines and to apply online please visit www.alexhawke.au.

To request a hard copy EOI application please email [email protected] or call my office on 9899 7211.