Maria Vamvakinou MP

Expressions of Interest for Stronger Communities Grants Round 6 are now open and close Thursday 11th February.

Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available for small capital works and equipment for community groups in Calwell.  To be eligible to apply, you will need to:

• Be an incorporated entity, or be sponsored by one.
• Be based in the Calwell electorate.

The COVID-19 pandemic has, as we all know, presented us with the challenge of rebuilding our economy and creating employment. Inevitably, this has reopened the perennial debate about immigration and population policy. These are legitimate issues for us as a nation to tackle, but we must be very clear that the debate should not descend into xenophobia or scapegoating.

Australia's unemployment rate reached 6.2 per cent in April, and is expected to grow even higher. There is hope that many people will be able to return to their jobs once the worst of the crisis has passed and re- strictions are eased, but we also know that realistically, this won't be the case for everyone.

And we’re back! This week my office moved back to Broadmeadows, setting up our new electorate office in Town Hall Broadmeadows.

Our new address is:

Level 2, Office 1, Town Hall Broadmeadows
14 Dimboola Road
Broadmeadows

The Federal Government today announced new ways to stay informed about the latest official medical and safety advice straight from the government.

Download the Coronavirus Australia app from the Apple App Store or on Google Play, or connect with the Australian Government on WhatsApp to say up-to-date with the latest information.

You will be able to use the Coronavirus Australia app to:
📌 Get the latest official advice
📌 Check your symptoms
📌 Get a snapshot of the status of the Coronavirus in Australia
📌 Contact the national Coronavirus Health Information Line
📌 Receive push notifications for urgent information and immediate advice