Month: March 2023

Netball NSW are delighted to announce that long standing partners DOOLEYS and HART Sport have renewed their partnerships with Netball NSW in multiyear agreements.

DOOLEYS have continued as naming rights partner of DOOLEYS Metro League for the next 2 years, while HART Sport renewed for 3 years as a major partner of Netball NSW, naming rights partner of the HART Junior and Senior State Titles and official ball and equipment partner of Netball NSW.

DOOLEYS Catholic Club in Lidcombe is a proud supporter of Metro League which has seen a host of NSW talent hone their skills before going on to higher honours in Netball NSW Premier League and subsequently Suncorp Super Netball via the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball.

HART Sport continues their connection with the Junior and Senior Titles, both flagship events within the Netball NSW pathway.

Netball NSW Executive General Manager of Communities and Pathways Tim Fava is excited to continue the relationships with both DOOLEYS and HART Sport.

‘Netball NSW recognises the fantastic support and commitment to grassroots and pathways to netball in NSW’ said Tim Fava, ‘and we look forward to working closely with both DOOLEYS and Hart Sport to help lead and support our netball community to grow and thrive’.

Yael Reed, Netball NSW Executive General Manager – Commercial & Marketing added
‘To continue our long-standing partnership with both DOOLEYS and HART Sport shows their commitment to the Netball NSW Pathway and we welcome their ongoing support’

DOOLEYS: https://www.dooleys.com/lidcombe

HART Sport: https://www.hartsport.com.au/

Liberal candidate for Londonderry, Samantha Talakola, welcomed local families saving more than $154,000 on swimming lessons to boost water safety and relieve budgets, as part of the Perrottet Liberal Government’s First Lap voucher scheme.
 
Ms Talakola said the program was delivering huge results for Londonderry families.
 
“A total of 1,541 vouchers have been redeemed for swimming lessons meaning young children are more confident in the water and there is less of a strain on family expenses,” Mr Talakola said.
 
“A $100 voucher goes a long way when you are managing your budget and having this relief takes a bit of pressure off the family while improving a child’s swimming skills.
 
“Only Premier Dominic Perrottet and the NSW Liberals have a long-term plan to keeping NSW moving forward.”
 
A total of 75,075 vouchers have been redeemed to the value of more than $7,400,000.
 
For more information about First Lap vouchers visit the Service NSW website here.

Liberal candidate for Parramatta, Katie Mullens, welcomes the announcement that a re-elected NSW Liberal Government will invest $200,000 over four years into the running of the Let’s Go Greek Festival in Parramatta.

“This is a wonderful initiative for the Greek community in Parramatta and across New South Wales,” Ms Mullens said.

“It is only the Perrottet Liberal Government that continues to invest in people, enhancing local communities and celebrating diversity in Parramatta in beyond.”

Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said the commitment represents the NSW Liberal Government’s belief in supporting communities across the state to celebrate their culture with everyone.

“The Greek community certainly knows how to bring people from all walks of life together, and this festival is a perfect example of that,” Mr Coure said.

“We are proud to help the Greek community celebrate such a vibrant culture and share it with $50,000 a year for four years.”

Let’s Go Greek Festival organiser John Bris welcomed the announcement.

“This investment ensures we can continue to deliver a remarkable event that brings everyone together to celebrate all things Greek in the heart of Parramatta,” Mr Bris said. 

“Each year, this one-day festival attracts over 35,000 people, and we look forward to continuing to share the best that Greek culture and cuisine have to offer.”

A re-elected Perrottet Liberal Government will support the State’s Filipino community to host major events and festivals.

Liberal candidate for Riverstone, Mohit Kumar, said the Filipino community is an important part of Riverstone electorate.

“I am so pleased to see this investment of $400,000 to encourage and support the celebrations and festivities of the Filipino community.” Mr Kumar said.

Liberal candidate for Parramatta, Katie Mullens welcomed this announcement.

“It is only the Perrottet Liberal Government that continues to invest in cultural festivities to enhance local communities in Parramatta and across the state.” Ms Mullens said.

Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said in the next term of government, the NSW Liberal Government will invest $400,000 over four years to support major Filipino events and festivals, including the Philippine Pasko Festival, Fiesta Kultura, and Filipino Fiesta.

“While each of these events is a celebration and chance for the Filipino community to be proud of their culture, it is also an opportunity for people from all walks of life to get involved,” Mr Coure said.

“Whether it be the Philippine Pasko Festival in Darling Harbour, Fiesta Kultura in Fairfield, or Filipino Fiesta in Randwick, all of these events can be enjoyed by everyone.”

Mr Coure said the organisers would share in $100,000 a year for four years to help host their events.

The Philippine Community Council of NSW, Philippine Australian Sports and Culture Inc and Filipino Australian Community Association of Eastern Sydney welcomed the investment and thanked the NSW Liberal Government for their ongoing support.

“The success of our Philippine Christmas Festival would not have been possible without the continued dedication and support of the NSW Government,” Alric Bulseco from the Philippine Community Council of NSW said.

Marivic Ayap-Flores from the Philippine Australian Sports and Culture Inc added that their organisation is pleased the NSW Liberals have chosen to support the Grand Philippine Fiesta Kultura over many years. 

“We are glad that we can continue to share the unique Filipino culture with those right across New South Wales for many more years to come,” Ms Marivic Ayap-Flores said.

Precy Santos from the Australian Community Association of Eastern Sydney was also appreciative for the commitment to their organisation’s event.

“The critical support provided by the NSW Liberals will ensures the community can continue to celebrate the vibrant Filipino culture and heritage for everyone,” Ms Santos said.

Vietnamese communities across NSW will be supported to host cultural events and festivals by a re-elected Perrottet Liberal Government.

Member for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay, said the electorate is so diverse and the Vietnamese community is an integral part of it.

“It is only the Perrottet Liberal Government that continues to invest in local communities and contribute to cultural celebrations making East Hills and NSW a wonderful place to live.” Ms Lindsay said.

Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said in the next term of government, the NSW Liberals will invest $150,000 over four years to help Vietnamese communities celebrate their culture.

“We have an incredibly strong Vietnamese community here in NSW, which helps liven our streets with events and festivals,” Mr Coure said.

“These events are incredibly important in strengthening our multicultural society, helping break down barriers and fostering harmony.”

Mr Coure said $37,500 a year for four years would be made available to the Vietnamese community to host events, including the annual Tết or Lunar New Year festival.

“This will continue to build on the $150,000 we have invested into the Vietnamese community over the past four years,” Mr Coure said.

New South Wales has maintained the lowest unemployment rate among the states for the sixth consecutive month, according to today’s ABS labour force data.

The figures show employment in NSW grew by 15,900 in February after losing 7,000 jobs in January, while the participation rate grew to 66.3 per cent.

The NSW unemployment rate is 3.2 per cent, the lowest of all the states.

Treasurer Matt Kean said the figures showed employment in NSW is now at 242,300 above pre-Covid levels.

“The figures also show a record number of women employed in the state and a record low youth unemployment rate,” Mr Kean said.

“This is what good economic management delivers. Only a Liberal and Nationals Government has a long term economic plan to keep NSW moving forward.”

Since federal Labor came to power there have been nine consecutive rate rises and inflation has risen to 7.4 per cent.

Consumer sentiment has fallen 19.2 per cent in NSW over the last year, and fallen 22.1 per cent in Australia. Meanwhile, retail sales have fallen 2.0 per cent since November, down 2.2 per cent nationally.

Mr Kean said NSW cannot risk a Labor Minns Government which would stall the economy and send the state backwards.

“Labor has already announced they will cancel major infrastructure projects like the two western Sydney metro lines and that means jobs will be lost,” Mr Kean said.

“Now is not the time to risk a Minns-Mookhey Labor government that has no experience and no plan for job creation; the only plan it has is to axe projects and axe jobs.”