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Parliament online series to showcase Victorian scientific endeavour
May 13, 2021 - News
Launching this week, a new online series ‘STEM and Society’ will highlight the game-changing work being undertaken by various Victorian scientists and researchers. Presented as a partnership between the Parliament of Victoria, the Royal Society of Victoria and Victorian Parliamentarians for STEM, the series will...
A Bolder, Brighter Future For Our Creative State
May 13, 2021 - News
We are working to reinvigorate Victoria’s multi-billion-dollar creative economy, with an unprecedented $288 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government in the upcoming Victorian Budget 2021/22. Designed to secure jobs and reassert Victoria’s position as the creative state, a $167.3 million Creative State funding package...
Up And About: Revitalisation Push Backs City and State Recovery
May 13, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victoria’s jobs recovery with a new investment of more than $260 million to rejuvenate Melbourne’s much-loved CBD and attract visitors to the state from across the nation. Acting Premier James Merlino and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events...
Innovation and Excellence: Hawthorn Park
May 13, 2021 - News
Mr Kennedy, Member for Hawthorn, is delighted that Hawthorn Park, a new residential development located at 33-57 Camberwell Road in Hawthorn East has been nominated for a Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Award in the Development Innovation category. The apartments and townhouses that...
Bills St Housing Project – Consultations Open
May 7, 2021 - News
Consultation on the Bills St Housing Project’s plans is now open. The Homes Victoria redevelopment site at Bills Street, Hawthorn, will replace obsolete social housing with well designed, secure, modern social and affordable housing. Homes Victoria want to hear from the community on the Bills...
Committee Calls To Extend Anti-Vilification Protections
May 7, 2021 - News
The ABC reported that as the COVID-19 pandemic rose in Victoria, a year ago, so did the number of people contacting Victoria’s human rights commissioner for advice about racial vilification, and new data shows it is not slowing down. This week the Anti-Vilification Protections Inquiry, which investigated...
Captain’s Call: Listening To Hawthorn’s Young Leaders
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...
Getting The ‘MOST’ Youth Mental Health Support
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...
Bills St Community Consultation
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...
Hawthorn Clubs Score Sport Grants
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...
Celebrating Mental Health Carers Achievements In Hawthorn Electorate
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...
Re-Opening Of Melbourne’s Tram Museum In Hawthorn
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...
Road Safety Recommendations Arrive
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...
Taking Electric Vehicles Seriously
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...
Compass Education
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...
Supporting COVIDSafe Multicultural Events In Hawthorn
March 4, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more multicultural and multifaith communities hold events to celebrate their culture and traditions, including here in Hawthorn. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today announced $750,000 for 205 community organisations across the state to deliver COVIDSafe multicultural festivals...
Support For Businesses Impacted By Circuit Breaker Action
February 22, 2021 - News
We know that last week’s circuit breaker was not easy on anybody, but particularly on small businesses, of which there are many in Hawthorn. Therefore, new support has been announced for small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with...
Rocket Park
February 22, 2021 - News
The Rocket The rocket in Central Gardens has been a defining feature of that park for decades. So much so that we have all come to know it as “Rocket Park”. Boroondara Council is currently planning to renew the playground in Central Gardens. Community consultation...
Deadly And Proud
February 19, 2021 - News
Victoria has a rich history, a deep history. While Aboriginal people have long preserved and celebrated their history, it is important that all Victorians acknowledge the resilience, pride and achievements of Aboriginal Victorians. This month the Andrews Government launched the Deadly & Proud campaign. Deadly & Proud features...
Why We’re With The ACF
February 19, 2021 - News
This is the final edition in our series of six articles, written by the members of the Australian Conservation Foundation’s (ACF) Boroondara Branch. This series has been a fantastic collaboration between John Kennedy MP and the Boroondara branch of the ACF to raise awareness and...
Work Starts On Auburn High School Upgrades
February 19, 2021 - News
ARCHITECT APPOINTED Students at Auburn High School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with an architect appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade. Member for Hawthorn, John Kennedy, today announced that Wowowa Architects have been...
$2k To Support A Hawthorn Multicultural Senior’s Group
February 19, 2021 - News
The Andrews Government is supporting multicultural seniors’ groups across the state, including in Hawthorn, to recover from the lingering impacts of the pandemic. The Coronavirus Support for Multicultural Seniors grants program will be providing the Chinese Precinct Business Association Victoria with $2,000. After a difficult year, these...
The Kennedy Team Serving You
February 8, 2021 - News
The Kennedy Team, in bringing real life experience to its work at Hawthorn Electorate Office, is here for you. John Kennedy MP, Founding Principal of Loyola College, ex RAAF Officer and resident of Hawthorn and Deepdene since 2004. Active in education, multi-cultural communities, public transport,...
Engaging More Women and Girls in STEM
February 5, 2021 - News
As the new school year kicks off, the Andrews Government is helping more girls and women across the state engage with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Girls and women are still vastly underrepresented in STEM fields in Australia, which is why we are putting...