April 30, 2021 - News
On Monday, 26 April, John Kennedy hosted School Captains from across the Hawthorn electorate for lunch and round-table discussion. In attendance were Ella and Adele from Auburn High School, Angus and Pearl from Camberwell High School, Harriette and Chloe from Siena College, and Franky and...
April 29, 2021 - News
Last week the Andrews Labor Government welcomed the commencement of the MOST (Moderated Online Social Therapy) program. The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we deliver mental health care. This new program means young people can get the long-term care they need to stay...
April 29, 2021 - News
Applications for Round 2 of the 2020-21 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants are now open. The program is designed to fund one-off events that celebrate and showcase the role women and girls play at the community level. Grants of up to $10,000 are available...
April 19, 2021 - The Fortnightly
April 16, 2021 - News
Homes Victoria’s community consultation on the Bills Street Housing Project started on 18 March 2021 and closed last Friday, 16 April 2021. The plans for the development have changed and adapted over a number of years and this latest round of community feedback will help...
April 15, 2021 - News
Five grassroots sport clubs and organisations in the Hawthorn electorate are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $7,300 from the Victorian Government. Member for Hawthorn, John Kennedy this week announced the...
April 15, 2021 - News
Media Release John Kennedy, Member for Hawthorn, proudly celebrates the achievement of Tania Curlis, who was recognised for their commitment providing care and support of Victorians with mental health issues at the Tandem awards, attended by the Minister for Mental Health, James Merlino. The Tandem...
April 15, 2021 - News
The Melbourne Tram Museum is a volunteer-based non-profit group that focuses on the preservation and display of Melbourne’s tramway history. It re-opened on 27 March and from this month will return to its normal operating schedule, with open days on the second and fourth Saturdays...
April 5, 2021 - The Fortnightly
April 1, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is investigating how Victoria’s roads can be made safer. A recently tabled Parliamentary Inquiry considered whether the state’s road toll can be reduced to fewer than 200, every year. The inquiry, chaired by Upper House member for the Eastern-Metropolitan region (which...
April 1, 2021 - News
This fortnight we marked five years since the Royal Commission into Family Violence concluded in Victoria. We established the Royal Commission into Family Violence to shine a light on our biggest law and order issue. Its final report was the beginning of a long and...
April 1, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $45 million to support the uptake of electric vehicles across Victoria. We’re encouraging the uptake of zero and low emission vehicles with several key initiatives, including: discounted vehicle registration fees and stamp duty concessions, investing in fast charging networks...
April 1, 2021 - News, Parliament
Member’s Statement Given on 16 March 2021. “I recently visited the offices of Compass Education, an education technology platform, and met with founders John de la Motte and Lucas Filer and their friendly staff. Compass is a popular all-in-one school management system that helps schools...