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■ “Dandenong is a great example of the wonderful opportunity that exists not only for migrant communities and particularly for refugee and asylum seeker communities but for us in receiving them, local MLA Gabrielle Williams told State Parliament last week. “We are so very fortunate to have these people with their experiences, with their knowledge, with their compassion and empathy, living among us and teaching us to be better people,” Ms Williams said. “I firmly hold that view and always will. There are so many things I could talk about in terms of what we have achieved in Dandenong and what we will continue to deliver on. “I always had it as a key objective, from 2014 to this very day – and will always – that delivering for our local schools is important, and I am very proud to be able to say that almost every one of our local schools has been or is being upgraded.
● Gabrielle Williams, Dandenong MLA “That of course also includes our local special school, Emerson School, which of course forms a part of our broader commitment to upgrade every special school in this state. “It is very important that we do not impose any additional
barriers to anybody achieving the best possible education or to unlocking their full potential. “I am very proud of what we have achieved in our local schools in Dandenong and I remain committed to ensuring that they continue to have the facilities that enable the best possible models of education that we can deliver well into the future and create the opportunity that comes with it. “We are flag-wavers and advocates for our local constituencies. Dandenong is I think one of the most unique places in Australia – home to 158 different nationalities, over 200 languages, around 100 different faith groups, all in the one community. “We are a living, breathing example of how multiculturalism can work, and it has been an honour over the last eight-and-a-bit years to represent this community; to learn so much about its people, our people,” Ms Williams said.
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■ Hastings MLA Paul Mercurio last week told State Parliament last week that Somerville Recreation Reserve is showing its age. “The Somerville Recreation Reserve is the jewel in the crown of the township of Somerville. Last year it held the Mornington Peninsula Junior Football League grand final, which brought thousands of people into the township,” Mr Mercurio sai.d “However, the facilities are showing their age. I am so proud that the Andrews Labor Government has provided $250,000 to plan for better facilities. “My question to the Minister for Community Sport is: could the minister provide an outline of the process regarding the $250,000 awarded to the Somerville Rec Reserve for a master plan and an upgrade to the cricket nets? The reserve is home to the Somerville Football Netball Club, Somerville Cricket Club, Somerville Junior Football Club and Somerville Junior Netball Club.”
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