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Welcome to my homepage. As the Member for Kooyong it is a great privilege to represent our local community as I strive to bring a passionate and energetic voice to the important challenges we face.
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Celebrating Volunteer Week at Trinity Manor
On May 18, Josh attended an afternoon tea at Trinity Manor to celebrate Volunteer Week. Over 25 volunteers who assist with a range of activities including pet therapy, bingo, organizing craft sessions and spending time with residents, were recognized during the ceremony and presented with certificates by Josh. Some of the volunteers were students including Annalisa who has completed the Duke of Edinburgh Award program and returns regularly to volunteer at Trinity Manor. Josh was delighted to present the certificates that recognize the selfless work that volunteers do in the local community that enrich the lives of others. He congratulated owners George and Sherly who have created a wonderful environment that encourages volunteerism at Trinity Manor. Josh is pictured here with some of Trinity Manor's volunteers.
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Josh meets Xavier College students at Parliament House
On 14 May, Josh and the Shadow Minister for Families, Housing and Human Services, the Hon Kevin Andrews, met with year 10 students from Xavier College at Parliament House in Canberra. The students were in Canberra on a writing tour about Australia's military history. Among other matters, Josh discussed the important role that Sir John Monash played in Australia's military campaigns in WWI. Josh is pictured here with the students, their teachers and Mr Andrews.
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Camberwell Historical Society 50th anniversary
On 11 May, Josh was present at a special planting of a Linden tree in Read Gardens to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Camberwell Historical Society. Since its establishment in the early 1850's Camberwell has been a hub of activity with beautiful stately buildings and residences. Camberwell Primary School 888, the Town Hall and Rivoli cinemas are among Josh's favourites. With Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Blainey AC as its patron in chief, the Camberwell Historical Society does a wonderful job promoting the history of Camberwell. Josh is pictured here with Camberwell Historical Society President, George Fernando and three young helpers.
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Boroondara Netball Association for Pink Day
On Saturday 11 May Josh was at Macleay Park with the Boroondara Netball Association for the annual Pink Day fundraiser which raises money for breast cancer research and support. Josh was once again delighted to lend his support to such a worthy cause and worked on the cake stall alongside other volunteers. Josh is pictured here with Killian from Baker’s Delight in Balwyn who donated the pink buns, Sheridan Handley a BNA committee member and coordinator of Pink Day, Juliann Byron from Bendigo Bank, Meg Hopper from the BNA committee and Sue Reddish, BNA president.
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Josh lends a hand at the Burke Road Billabong
On 10 May, Josh visited the Burke Road Billabong to meet with the Billabong's voluntary carers. Led by Stanley Barker, the volunteers meet twice a month to maintain the Billabong and its surroundings. Josh was able to help out in weeding to protect native plants which the volunteers have planted. Josh is pictured here with the President of the Victorian National Parks Association Russell Costello, former Boroondara City Councillor Brad Miles, and organiser Stanley Barker.
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University of the Third Age
On May 8, Josh spoke at the University of the Third Age, Hawthorn. U3A is a community educational institute that runs programs and seminars for retired and semi-retired adults. Josh spoke to U3A Hawthorn's Current Affairs Group about the major economic and political challenges facing Australia and is pictured here with the group's convenor, Eric Bates.
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Josh hosts a Live Below the Line lunch
On 7 May, Josh hosted a Live Below the Line lunch for local members of the Oaktree Foundation. The members have all taken up the challenge to eat for less than $2 per day from 6 to 12 May to raise awareness of the more than one billion people living in extreme poverty. The lunch included pesto pasta with pumpkin and zucchini, prepared at a cost of 65 cents per person. Josh is pictured here with the participants.
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Josh joins Tony Abbott for the 2013 Pollie Pedal
From 3 to 5 May, Josh and his wife Amie joined riders for the last three days of the 2013 Pollie Pedal from Halls Gap to Geelong. Together with Tony Abbott, who again led this year's ride, were fellow Coalition members Kevin Andrews, Luke Hartsuyker, Stuart Robert and Dan Tehan. The Pollie Pedal started in 1998 and has raised over $2.5 million for organisations including the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and Ronald McDonald house. This year, over $700,000 was raised for Carers Australia. Josh is pictured here with all the riders at the completion of the ride in Geelong.
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Swinburne Senior Secondary College visit
On 1 May, Josh visited Swinburne Senior Secondary College in Hawthorn to talk to year 11 and 12 students studying Legal Studies and Global Politics. The talk involved a question and answer session with the students on issues that are of interest to them including Australia's relationship with China, infrastructure and cyber security. Josh is pictured here with the students and their teachers.
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Ruyton Girls' School visit
On 1 May, Josh visited Ruyton Girls' School in Kew to talk with year 11 and 12 students about the Australian political system. The talk involved a question and answer session where Josh was asked everything from his view on Australia's foreign aid budget to the development of local infrastructure. Josh is pictured here with Principal Linda Douglas and School Community Awareness Captain Henrietta Gelber.
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