A rainbow of cultures celebrated the benefits of diversity and intercultural dialogue at a Harmony Day luncheon hosted by Calwell MP Maria Vamvakinou on March 22. Indigenous community elder and Wandara Founding member Aunty Gloria Davis, along with speakers from the Chaldean and Greek communities addressed the gathering of more than 50 people at Broadmeadows Uniting Care Centre on Camp Road.

Federal MP for Calwell, Maria Vamvakinou, today welcomed the passage through Federal Parliament of a key component of the government’s $6.2 billion New Car Plan for A Greener Future.

The Rudd Labor Government will provide $689,000 for three ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Hume City Council area as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits to communities.

The Federal Minister for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Kate Ellis, and the Victorian Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development, Maxine Morand, today announced funding for a new early learning and care centre in Broadmeadows, Victoria.

 Direct flights between Australia and Turkey have become a reality following the signing of the first air services agreement between the countries on February 21, 2010.

Maria Vamvakinou MP and Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation and Research, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government has offered nearly $9.5 million towards the $14.7 million new Library and Learning Centre in Craigieburn.

Member for Calwell Maria Vamvakinou today announced the Federal Government would spend more than $40,000 on support for newly arrived migrants and refugees.

Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou today announced that twelve local primary schools in Calwell will receive $22 million for major new infrastructure projects under Round One of the Primary Schools for the 21^st Century (P21) program.