Community Newsletter

16 December 2024

As the year draws to an end, I’d like to thank the Warringah Community for all their support over the last 12 months. Together we have certainly had a huge and productive year.

In 2024, we supported Warringah with nearly 14,000 constituent cases and secured $118 million in Federal Government grants for individuals, small businesses, and community groups.

Key funding achievements included $5 million for Manly Surf Club, $5.15 million for the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Centre of Excellence, and $2 million for Middle Head Oval upgrades. We launched a well-received seniors' guide and hosted events on aged care, small business, transport, housing and the NDIS.

Legislative achievements included progress on truth in political advertising, 16 adopted amendments such as merit-based AAT appointments and net-zero transition benefits for First Nations communities, and action on domestic violence, with unanimous party-wide support for my motion to keep driving reform to our national response to keeping women and children safe.

We also advanced climate risk solutions, developed a framework for addressing these risks, and continued advocacy for small business, cost-of-living relief, and housing affordability. These efforts reflect our commitment to delivering smart solutions and positive outcomes for Warringah and Australia.

Team Zali Volunteer event

It was wonderful to celebrate the end of the year with the Team Zali volunteers. It was a great chance to reconnect with many familiar faces and welcome some new ones too. The volunteers provide amazing support to my team throughout the year and it was a nice opportunity to all come together to reflect on our achievements in 2024.

We have planned more volunteer events for the new year and warmly invite anyone interested in getting involved to register their interest here.

New Electorate Office Location

I’m pleased to announce the relocation of the Warringah electorate office to the Manly Corso. The old office building is soon to be redeveloped, the Department has moved its Warringah electorate office to a more DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and accessible site and we welcome the increased engagement with the Warringah Community with a streetfront location.  

My team and I are here to help and look forward to hosting a community open day in the new year.

The new address is Units 4-6, 8-28 The Corso, Manly (located between the NAB and Coles Local).

Northern Beaches Police Area Command Awards Ceremony

It was an honour to attend the medal and award presentation for the Northern Beaches Police Area Command and hear stories of bravery from the frontline. Congratulations to the award winners and thank you to our local police for the incredible work they do in keeping Warringah safe. 

Royal Far West 100th Birthday celebrations

It was a beautiful morning celebrating Royal Far West’s 100th birthday celebrations last week on Manly beachfront. They have been supporting the health and wellbeing of country children and their families in Manly since 1924. It was lovely to connect with so many of their team – past and present – who ‘have their feet in the sand, and their hands in the bush’ and are so dedicated to supporting country kids.

Walk Against Violence

I joined the community and the Northern Beaches Domestic Violence Network to walk in solidarity with those impacted by domestic and family violence. Violence against women remains at a crisis level. Every 10 minutes, a woman is murdered globally by a partner or family member. Here in Australia, 86 women have already lost their lives this year. It’s time for decisive action to protect women and families and to end the epidemic of violence.

School Presentations

Finally, I attended many school presentations around Warringah, and I’m always so excited to see our young people achieve great results.

Local success with Thriving Suburbs Program

I am excited to have helped secure over $7 million in funding for the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club’s Centre of Excellence and Mosman Council’s Middle Head Oval Amenities Building and Community Gathering Spaces Project announced through the Federal Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program.

The $5.15 million grant to the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club will ensure the success of their new Centre of Excellence at Nolan Reserve in North Manly. The new facility, to be built in partnership with Northern Beaches Council, will be recognised as a Centre of Excellence for high-performance gymnastics and trampoline and is designed to cater for all sports involving aerial movements, such as snow sports, diving, skateboarding, surfing and acrobatics. Please read my media release for further details.

Volunteer Grants 2024/25

Expression of Interest are now open for the 2024/5 Volunteer Grants.

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 will be available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Thursday 16th January 2025. For more information including grant guidelines, please visit my website.

Local Sporting Champions and Para Champions Program

Applications for Round 3, 2024-25 of the Local Sporting and Local Para Champions are now open until 31 January 2025. The grants provide financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors participating in state, national or international championships.

Community Building Partnership Grant 2025

CBP awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes and will consider funding requests between $10,000 and $100,000 for projects in NSW involving capital works, or the purchase of  freestanding equipment or vehicles.

Applications open on 28 January 2025 and close Friday 21 February 2025. Read the Program Guidelines and start preparing your application.

Wishing you and your families a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer break. I look forward to coming back keen and ready to represent you in 2025.

Christmas - New Year office closure

My team will be taking a well-earned break over the Christmas period. The Manly electorate office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20th December, reopening on Monday 6th January 2025.

The Community Hub in Mosman will be closed from 20th December, reopening on Tuesday 14th January 2025. Hub hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am – 1pm for January.

My friendly electorate office team and I are here to help you, so please contact my office on 99776411 or email me at [email protected] should you need assistance.

Please share this newsletter with your friends and family to keep them updated, or encourage them to sign up here on my website.