Out and about in the community

I was delighted to attend the RFS Northern Beaches District Medal Presentation on 19 September 2019, at Warringah Headquarters Station in Terrey Hills. It was great to celebrate and thank the many volunteers of the RFS on the Northern Beaches, with volunteers recognised for 10 years service and some up to more than 60 years […]

The Manly Warringah Football Association (MWFA), with over 18,000 registered players, is not the largest football association in Australia. Just recently, the MWFA held their grand final days and I was pleased to get down to Cromer to present medals to the competition and finals winners and runners-up. Congratulations, not only two the winners, but […]

For many years I have invited Junior School Captains into Parliament House to acknowledge their contribution as school leaders and on 15 August I was delighted to host School Captains and Vice Captains from 14 schools in the Wakehurst electorate. The day began with morning tea in the Jubilee Room, followed by a tour of […]

Front row:  Chris, Aliza, Kirsty, Emma and Diane. Back row:  Leslie, Anne, Irene, Caroline, Steve and Brad. I was thrilled to visit Sunnyfields’ Allambie Heights Enterprise and see two new external all-weather awnings installed for Supported Workers and funded through the Community Building Partnership. Sunnyfield provides amazing support for people with disability and the addition […]

I was delighted to attend the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Awards of Excellence on Friday 21 June at Dee Why RSL Club. Thank you to all our surf club members who keep us safe when we are at our magnificent beaches, whether they are patrolling on the beach or working on their club’s […]

Congratulations to Peter Crombie OAM, David Rostrom and Tod Mirgis

Almost 150 patients will move to the new Northern Beaches Hospital from Manly and Mona Vale hospitals in a carefully executed convoy over the next two days. This is a momentous occasion for the people of the Northern Beaches who now have a world-class public hospital right on their doorstep under the $600 million Northern […]

Congratulations to St Kevin’s Dee Why on their 10 year anniversary of the new building. A fabulous school! Great students, great teachers!

Amazing turnout to support our farmers who are doing it tough and a magnificent $25,000.00 raised! Thanks to The Salvation Army, supported by Rotary Club of Dee Why Warringah and Lifeline Northern Beaches for putting on a great breakfast to help Drought Relief.

Practicing CPR at Manly Beach. About 1500 people have a cardiac arrest in a public place each year. If it happens near you, dial 000, commence CPR and use a defibrillator if available. If I can do it… anybody can! Who better so share Manly Beach with? Paramedics Mark, Mitch and Jeanette from Artarmon station […]

A facility as special as the new Northern Beaches Hospital deserves to serve up the best food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff. The new facility has been named Forest Kitchen – a name suggested by a nurse at Manly Hospital, where healthy, convenient food options will be served for those on-the-go, as well as […]

It was great to catch up with Peter Kinsey, President of Long Reef SLSC and Ben Taylor from Northern Beaches Council to discuss plans for a new clubhouse at Long Reef SLSC.

Great to catch up with Jonathan Byrne, Principal of St Augustine’s College, Brookvale. Jonathan and his team do a remarkable job of teaching and assisting development of values in so many of our Northern Beaches young men. Thank you for your time today and for your generous hospitality.    

At one of my four street corner meetings this week. Wakehurst locals, Helene Adams and John Holman braving the cold for a nice chat.  

Pat, Lesley & Tanya. It was my great honour to meet with residents and staff of Allambie Heights Village Ltd and to be interviewed by Chief Executive Officer, Ciarán Foley to answer questions about Health, Medical Research, Aged Care, Retirement Village Living, Affordable Housing and uses of Crown Land in the future – among many other topics. It was […]

It was my great privilege to be invited to the White Knight Foundation Gala Dinner to raise awareness and money for this cause. The White Knight Foundation was established in August 2013 from the result of an unprovoked attack on Liam Knight in January 2013, where a 2.8m long steel rod was thrown, striking Liam, piercing through […]

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) annual Open Day will be held on Saturday, 19 May 2018, from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Our local station will be opening their doors to give the community a chance to find out how the station operates, check out the fire trucks and meet the local firefighters.  This year, in addition to […]

It was my great privilege to attend the opening of Ebbs House a new transitional accommodation property for up to 26 people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. Ebbs House is part of Mission Australia’s new crisis and transitional accommodation facilities in Brookvale. For the people who come to Ebbs House and access their services, this new […]

The $50 million Brookvale Community Health Centre is officially open, delivering 22 health services, including the first inhouse BreastScreen NSW for the Northern Beaches. This is an amazing one-stop-shop bringing the very best of health care directly and easily to families on the Northern Beaches. It has the first BreastScreen NSW at a community health […]

A wonderful turnout at the new PCYC to thank community members who have contributed in many ways to the Northern Beaches over the year.    

Bear cottage is a special place and one I’m delighted to support. Bear Cottage is the only Children’s Hospice in NSW and cares for terminally ill children and their families for respite and end of life care. At Bear Cottage, “life is for living” and today, we were fortunate enough to join you and create some […]

It was with the greatest of pleasure that I attended the retirement farewell for Maureen Gray, Principle of Cromer Public School. Maureen has dedicated 45 years of service to public education and our school system is all the better for her tireless hard work. I know Maureen will be greatly missed in the community and wish […]

With the bushfire season fast approaching, our local community will be even better protected with the arrival of a new fire truck at the Forestville Fire Station. We live in an amazing part of the State but it’s not without it’s dangers and we must ensure our local fire crews have the latest resources to […]

The vast majority of NSW motorists will receive a CTP Green Slip refund next year as part of the NSW Government’s reforms that make the scheme fairer and more affordable. About $300 million will be returned to motorists across the state in addition to the $120 saved on the average premium under the new scheme. […]

Pittwater Rd Collaroy – night work Please see the above link giving notification of night road works on Pittwater Road, Collaroy, 120 metres before Anzac Parade starting Sunday 22 October through to Thursday 30 November, weather permitting. Maintenance work will involve repairing concrete slabs and repainting road markings. Crews will be on site for two […]

Tours Hundreds of local people, including residents, community groups, site neighbours and Manly and Mona Vale Hospitals’ staff have now visited the construction site to see how the build is progressing. To request a presentation about Northern Beaches Hospital for your community group or a tour of the construction site, please email [email protected] or complete […]

Great to chat to Chris. Out and about in Dee Why. Love being out in the community!

What a turnout! Liam Knight taking part in the 3rd Annual Walk Against Youth Violence. It was so good to hear that nearly 250 people registered to walk from Spit West Park to Manly, all in the name of raising awareness against youth violence. The White Knight Foundation raised an astonishing $12,000 through ticket sales […]

It was with the greatest of pleasure that I attended the inaugural fundraiser for homeless youth on the Northern Beaches. Link Housing and Burdekin did an amazing job to get 60 people to sleep over at Freshwater SLSC. Link & Burdekin set themselves a huge target to raise $110,000. At the final count they had […]

THE Northern Beaches Hospital project is three months ahead of schedule and will open to patients on October 30 next year. The opening of the $600 million hospital in Frenchs Forest – which will cater for private and public patients. At the moment the construction is three months ahead of schedule, while that is great […]

Launch of the ZAPSTAND 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator system at Cromer Park. The community will benefit from the NSW Government’s statewide rollout of defibrillators, with $4 million allocated over four years to assist sporting clubs across NSW to purchase and maintain the machines.

The Surf Club Facility Program closes on the 31 August 2017. Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW can now apply for funding to improve and upgrade their club facilities drawing from a pool of $4 million. Please note that clubs that had formerly reached the maximum funding threshold are now re-eligible to apply!

It was wonderful to spend a morning with Link Housing and The Burdekin Association to launch the formal countdown of Home Sweet 2017 – Sleep Out. On Friday 15th September Burdekin Association and Link Housing will be hosting a sleep out to help homeless youth on the Northern Beaches.   The Burdekin Association have been […]

Northern Beaches Road Upgrade Project

NSW Governor David Hurley opens our new PCYC at Dee Why.

Great night with Wakehurst school leaders. Leaders in every sense.  

Lovely to chat to Valmai this morning at my street corner meeting in Narraweena

It was my great honour to attend the opening of the Hilma Street pedestrian bridge with John Hardwick, Executive Director, RMS, Forest High Year 10 students Mick de Groot and Emma de Zeeuw and Deputy Principal Cathy Thompson https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/permalink?id=HANSARD-1323879322-98516              

Closure of Wakehurst Parkway 11 August until 14 August 2017 Wakehurst Parkway Closure 11-14 August 2017  

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NAIDOC WEEK AT OUR HOUSE_2017 FLYER NAIDOC at Our House Tuesday July 4, 2017 10 am – 3 pm Parliament of NSW A free fun day with activities for the whole family inspired by this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “Our Languages Matter” Children can participate in storytelling, Aboriginal art & crafts, playing didgeridoo and learning […]

1705 NBH Notification FWPB demolition Bridge Demolition Postcard From 11pm on Saturday night 10 June, to 5am on Monday morning 12 June, Warringah Road will be closed from Fitzpatrick Avenue to Forest Way only. Local detour routes are in place for residents and light vehicles. Traffic delays are expected and motorists should allow extra travel […]

NBH Notification – pedestrian bridge demolition

A Little Night Sitting’: to be held at the Parliament of NSW on Tuesday 20 June 2017, between 5 – 7 pm. The program for the evening will include the Presentation by our guest speaker, a viewing of the chambers in session and meeting a member of the Parliament. A Little Night Sitting_1967 Referendum_EMAIL VERSION

Once again we are urging parents to ditch the car and stretch their legs with their kids for the annual Walk Safely to School Day on Friday, 19 May. The national initiative, which has been supported by the NSW Government since its inception in 2001, is designed to promote road safety, health and public transport. […]

I encourage surf clubs to apply to the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facilities Program to help fund upgrade and maintenance of surf club facilities. The program aims to maintain the safety of surf life saver volunteers as they serve the community. The Surf Club Facilities Program provides funding for facilities across NSW. We all know […]

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Work continues on the Northern Beaches Hospital Artists Impression

Wakehurst electorate has secured grant funding of almost $200,000 for a total of 15 projects as part of the NSW Government’s 2016 Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The NSW Government has committed funds to new community infrastructure projects that will enhance much needed local facilities. This grassroots funding will directly benefit our community and will deliver new […]

What better way to spend a Saturday morning than at Cromer Park with the Manly United FC MiniRoos. Football NSW has partnered with Manly United, National premier League Club and Active Opportunities Inc, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Sport NSW to deliver a Soccer Program for children with disabilities aged 5-10. The passion and commitment everyone […]

This award winning building was the first purpose built council library on the Northern Beaches, it attracted more than 5,000 people in its first week and laid the foundation for the establishment of all future libraries from Manly to Avalon. Its state of the art design, both inside and out, was the creation of architect […]

It was with great pleasure that I attended a gathering in honour and recognition of Tim Cleary who has been Principal at St Augustine’s College for 15 years. I thank Tim most sincerely for his dedicated service to the College community – he will be greatly missed.  

On Friday 11th November we mark the 98th anniversary of the end of the First World War, four years of conflict that devastated so many Australian families. Around 60,000 Australians were killed during that war, many of those on iconic battlefields in Turkey and on the Western Front in France and Belgium. At 11am on […]

CALLING ALL WAKEHURST GRAFFITI BUSTERS Roll up your sleeves for a day by volunteering for Australia’s largest graffiti clean-up operation. There’s no better way of condemning graffiti and showing pride in Wakehurst than joining this inspiring day of community action. Graffiti is ugly, often offensive and can make people feel unsafe. To volunteer, complete the […]

The Local Sport Grant Program is open for applications and will close 11 November 2016. The program will provide $50,000 per NSW electorate for local sport club projects.  

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It was great to attend the Flag Parade and Celebrations of Eurofest 2016. Thanks to Jenny and the team who delivered an outstanding Eurofest event celebrating all who have made Australia their home.

Northern Beaches NSW Police Service Awards Congratulations Sgt Le Surf

It was my great pleasure to meet Mr John Power in Parliament House today. Mr Power was recognised as one of the state’s longest serving Justices of the Peace with 50 years of service. It is a rare achievement to provide an important voluntary service to the community for such a long period of time and […]

With Minister Skinner to turn first sod on the new Community Health Centre

Minister Ajaka handing over companion dog ‘Teddy’ to Judith Geppert, a woman with cerebral palsy at a group home.

My favourite time of year! Hosting the junior school captain’s morning tea in Parliament House. These school leaders are exceptional young people and we should be very proud of them and the amazing schools they attend. .

Over one hundred volunteers from different organisations attended the “Volunteer Photo Shoot” – James Meehan Reserve Dee Why Beach

The Premier & the Minister for Education, the Hon Adrian Piccoli joined me at Brookvale Public School today to announce the introduction of STEM specialisation in primary teaching. Principal Bev Maunder, Ms Janet Ky Nam Nguyen, a 3rd year primary education student at University of Sydney who will be one of the first primary education students […]

Augusta Shopping Centre, Collaroy – Street Corner Meeting

Northern Beaches Hospital. Three stories done!  

Wheeler Heights Shopping Centre, Street Corner Meeting  

The $250,000 NSW Government grant will be used by the PCYC as their contribution to the development and fit-out of the centre. The construction of the PCYC is a win for young people on the Northern Beaches, particularly as a result of its position in the heavily populated and multi-cultural area of Dee Why – […]

It was my great honour to attend High Tea at Arranounbai School. Jane, Sam & Gini

Brookvale Community Centre – Neighbour Day  

It was my great honour to attend the Peninsular Youth Services AGM today. As our young people develop into adults we hope that their life will be free from issues with drugs and alcohol, difficulties at home and troubles at school – sadly this is not always the case. Peninsular Youth Services along with other local […]

At my old school – Manly Selective Campus. Celebrating excellence!

Annual Volunteers, Carers & Multicultural Carers Christmas Lunch at Dee Why RSL

Recognising the achievements of these remarkable students.

Thanking locals helping locals!

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William White, Principal of Narraweena Public School, students and Brad Hazzard

Barbara Kilpatrick’s daughter and sons and Brad Hazzard

Brad Hazzard, Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Premier, Mike Baird witnessed the start of demolition work today on a derelict site on Pittwater Road to make way for the $50 million Brookvale Community Centre. The five-storey community health centre will be a major hub for mental health, community nursing and drug and alcohol counselling services, and […]

Justene Gordon, Brad Hazzard, Cr Sue Heins and Irena Tasevska from Burdekin Management Committee.  

Congratulations to Travis Mollard of Tafe NSW, Northern Sydney Institute who received the Minister’s Student Achiever Award at a special ceremony held at Parliament House. The NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, remains committed to helping grow the NSW visitor economy and this includes creating more job opportunities for our […]

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 Brandon Egan-Walters and Rosemary McDowall, Principal Congratulations to Brandon Egan-Walters from The Forest High who was the local recipient of the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievements. The award was been presented at a ceremony held in NSW Parliament House. The awards acknowledge significant achievements within public education and affirm the high standards we have in […]

The Collaroy Beach Services Club hosted a fundraising lunch on Friday 21st August 2015. It was a great honour to be invited to this special lunch and to speak alongside rugby greats – John Eales and George Gregan and former Wallabies coach Rod Macqueen. The event raised $50,000.00 and all funds will help fund technology […]

I was delighted to host a very enjoyable morning tea with all of the local junior school captains. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful our primary school captains are and how well they provide the necessary leadership for their school communities.

Recently I hosted an informal dinner in Parliament for the school captains of Cromer Campus, St Augustine’s College, Oxford Falls Grammar School, The Forest High School and Killarney Heights High School. We are indeed very lucky to have such fine young people as leaders in our schools.

I was honoured to join the Premier and Minister for Health for an Aboriginal smoking ceremony on site at the new hospital.    Brad with Lois and Jessica Birk, Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner.  

I was delighted to be invited to the Northern Beaches Volunteer Expo at the Dee Why RSL and to launch the “Volunteers Stirring The Pot” cookbook. Brad with Vesna Perisic and Rex Harding from Community Connect Northern Beaches launching ‘Volunteers Stirring the Pot’. A collection of Volunteer Recipes.     Brad, Paul Bomford, Robin Brodie, Linda […]

Thank you to Collaroy Plateau Community Kindergarten for inviting me for morning tea. It was a pleasure to meet the staff, parents and wonderful children.

What a celebration it was cheering the riders down the final straight for the completion of the 2015 Tour de Chance. A wonderful event for a wonderful organisation.  

I was delighted to be invited to the relaunch of the EarlyEd Clubby House Toy Library. Families can now continue to borrow toys to support their child’s development. EarlyEd, another well-established local early childhood intervention service, is now operating Cubby House. At the same time, EarlyEd is offering additional services on the northern beaches. Both […]

Friday 6th February also saw the opening of the pedestrian pathway for local residents between Forest High School and the new Northern Beaches Hospital! Local residents rallied for the pathway and I am delighted to celebrate the grand opening with the school and the broader community.

On Friday 6th February, the Premier and I attended a breakfast at Dee Why RSL with the Burdekin Association to launch their new logo and to celebrate the achievements of their graduating HSC, Tafe and University students.  

NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today announced that the 2015 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts will be held on 17 and 18 March at Qantas Credit Union Arena (the Sydney Entertainment Centre). Free tickets to the concerts for NSW seniors will be available through Ticketek from 10.00am on Thursday 22 […]

The 2015 Seniors Directory is your guide to discounts and special offers from thousands of participating outlets. There’s something for everyone in the new directory – food and beverages, travel, computing, events and entertainment, magazines, and much more – with discounts from 10 per cent up to as much as 50 per cent. You will […]

Celebration of Excellence Evening – In recognition of students in the religious, academic, sporting and co-curricular domains.

A wonderful day was had by all at the Fighting Chance Annual Christmas Party at Clontarf Reserve.    

The Prysmian Group welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to their Dee Why factory where he toured the modern manufacturing facility producing fibre optic cables. The Prysmian Group, based in Italy is the global leader in high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications. The Dee Why factory opened its $11 million ribbon fibre upgrade […]

     NSW Premier Mike Baird, Minister for Health the Hon. Jillian Skinner, Wakehurst MP the Hon. Brad Hazzard, Davidson MP Jonathan O’Dea, Anthony Manning -Health Infrastructure. Healthscope has been chosen as the preferred tenderer to design, build and operate the new Northern Beaches Hospital, the first hospital to be built on a greenfield site […]

Photo 1 – Graham Towle (President of Swimming NSW), Brad Hazzard MP, Morna Hill (Secretary of WASA), Gary Penfold and Gary Pretti. Photo 2 – Mrs Lois Clarke (President of WASA) On Saturday 26th October the Warringah Amateur Swimming Association celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The Association has come a long way from its beginning in […]

Graffiti vandalism costs our community millions of dollars each year. The NSW Government is committed to reducing graffiti vandalism by encouraging local communities to get involved in the removal and prevention of graffiti. To support this goal the NSW Government has established a state wide graffiti removal and prevention day known as “Graffiti Removal Day”. […]

     NSW Premier, the Hon Mike Baird, Minister for Ageing, the Hon John Ajaka MLC, Member for Wakehurst, the Hon Brad Hazzard A LIVE RADIO FORUM HELD AT DEE WHY RSL, PRESENTED BY RADIO STATION 2UE FOR SENIORS TO DISCUSS ISSUES AFFECTING THEM AND THEIR CARERS. There are a range of issues and challenges being […]

It was a great honour to have the Knight family visit me at Parliament House recently. With the amazing help and dedication from both his medical team and his incredible family, Liam has exceeded all expectations on his road to recovery.

As with previous years the Senior School Captain’s Dinner was a wonderful night. I enjoyed meeting our local school leaders and it was great to watch them engage with each other.  

Radio Northern Beaches broadcast their segment “A Senior Moment or Two” from Willandra Retirement Village today. I was lucky enough to be invited on to the show by Presenter David Harris.  The village residents asked me a variety of questions on local issues such as housing density in Dee Why, traffic congestion as well as private/public concerns in […]

I recently attended the Collaroy SLSC AGM and the honouring of Mr William (Bill) Goodman OAM with the Honorary Position of Patron of Collaroy SLSC. Bill has been an active volunteer at Collaroy for 71 years,  60 of those on the Executive Committee as Treasurer and for the last 11 years as Administration Officer. It was […]

Pittwater Road and intersection of Stuart Street Collaroy Maintenance

I met with Joanne Thirlwall (Secretary P&C) and Suzanne Trisic, Principal of Collaroy Plateau Public School at the end of March to discuss the need for a school zone in Telopea Street. I contacted RMS on behalf of the school and am now delighted to say that RMS has agreed to the safety measures requested.  All signs […]

This year was a very special year for the junior school captains in my electorate as we got to hold the event in the Premiers office. I am always greatly impressed by the young leaders we have in our community, they are a fun, confident and engaging group and the morning goes far too quickly!  KILLARNEY HEIGHTS […]

Fighting Chance Australia are a local disability NGO that exists to enrich the lives of young adults through innovative employment, education, training and social initiatives.  It was my great pleasure to officially open the new premises in Frenchs Forest and to spend time with the wonderful team and their many supporters.    

Forestville RSL Sub-Branch 60th Anniversary NSW Community Service Award presented to William ‘Bill’ Hardman by his local Member, Jonathan O’Dea in the company of Brad Hazzard MP      

One of the best things about being a local MP is that I get to spend time with school students and teachers in the electorate. Today I visited year 5 & 6 students at St John’s Catholic School in Narraweena to talk about the workings of the NSW Parliament and the role of government.   There were some interesting […]

I met with Suzanne Trisic (Principal) and Joanne Thirlwall (Secretary P&C) to discuss the need for a School Zone in Telopea Street.

I was invited back to Narraweena Public School by Andrew Williamson (Principal) to see the school grounds and playground now that the improvements are completed.

Vicki Quinlan Nominated by The Hon. Brad Hazzard MP (Wakehurst) It was with great honour and pleasure that I attended the 2014 NSW Woman of the Year Awards with Wakehurst nominee Vicki Quinlan. Vicki is recognised for her dedication to improving the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Her work provides […]

BEACON Hill single mum Josie Parata is one of four women who were  finalists for the 2014 NSW Women of the Year Awards in the community hero category. Vicki Quinlan Nominated by The Hon. Brad Hazzard MP (Wakehurst) Vicki is recognised for her dedication to improving the lives of women and children who have experienced […]

“Bringing Us Together” project It was my great honour to meet Guven Fiasson, Co-ordinator of “Bringing Us Together” and a group of ladies from various countries who benefit from the project which is funded by the NSW Family & Community Services. The project endeavours to create an inclusive and more supportive community in the Warringah area […]

HCF relocated its Brookvale branch office to a new site within the Warringah Mall. It was my great privilege to attend the opening of this new branch

      Brad Hazzard MP with Nell Morgan OAM & her son Ian. 7 March 2013 marked the day the Premier presented Women of the Year Awards. It was my great pleasure to have a member of our community recognised for her service to Meals on Wheels for more than 20 years. A remarkable achievement by a […]

I recently enjoyed a visit to Collaroy Plateau Community Kindergarten to attend their AGM, Parent Welcome BBQ and a tour of the new grounds. With the help of a $13,000 grant from the NSW Community Building Program the Kindergarten was able to upgrade its playground. Brad Hazzard MP with Ashlee, Justene and Torah

‘SEA EAGLES IN THE COMMUNITY’ 2013 SEASON LAUNCH Brad Hazzard MP, Chairman Scott Penn, Jason King, Tim Cleary & Father Tony Banks

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LAUNCH OF THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE FOUNDATION Warringah Mayor Michael Regan, Brad Hazzard, Manly Mayor Jean Hay, Dr Michael Armstrong (Chairman of the SAC Foundation), John O’Brien (Past Principal, Patron of the SAC Foundation), Tim Cleary (Principal)    

Peninsular commuters have until April 30 to give feedback on the five proposed designs for the north-south route of the Bus Rapid Transit system. Details of the proposed designs for the Pittwater Road corridor can be found on the NSW Transport website with a feedback form. The Government is also consulting the private sector on […]

It was with great pleasure that I opened the newly relaunched Lifeline shop in Dee Why. Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services. The services they provide are crucial to our community. I encourage you to pop in to the newly refurbished shop for a browse. CEO of Lifeline […]

During the 2011 election campaign the now NSW Government committed to investigate the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. A forum will be held to encourage discussion around the findings of the feasibility report and the community’s preferred transport solution for our area. Please register your attendance with your local MP – Brad Hazzard, […]

I recently attended the Wheeler Heights Years 3-6 Presentation morning. It was my great pleasure to present the awards for student leadership and Dux.  As with all the school presentations I am always impressed by the students who received awards on the day.

   Nine Lessons & Carols Service Last weekend I was delighted to be asked to do a reading at St John’s Church in Dee Why. The service I attended followed the continuous biblical thread through nine readings until the Christmas birth. I also got to take the inaugural trip in the church’s new lift which […]

  At this time of year it is my great pleasure to attend many of the local school presentations. Amongst the school end of year presentations I recently attended was  Arranounbai school where the fantastic students showed their abilities rather than their disabilities. Arranounbai School is a truly unique learning environment where inspirational staff work with the students and families to […]

I recently enjoyed a delightful evening at Killarney Heights High School for their end of year presentations. I was honoured to present the School Service Awards and Special School Awards. As with all the school presentations I am always impressed by the students who received awards on the night.

Fisher Road School put on an outstanding concert this year. The Junior students performed ‘Out of This World’ which was out of this world!  The Senior students performed ‘Australia’s got Talent’ – demonstrating that Australia does indeed have talent!  A remarkable fourteen award categories were presented to students during the concert to well deserving recipients. Well done to […]

It was my great honour to be invited to the Sunnyfield Golf Day at Cromer Golf Club to present a prize to the Sunnyfield Clients Team. The golf day was the start of an ongoing fundraising campaign to expand Sunnyfield’s Day Options Program.

I was delighted to be invited to the official raising of the flags ceremony to launch the NSW Surf Life Saving patrol season. The Hon Michael Gallacher, Minister for Police & Emergency Services launching the NSW Surf Life Saving Season 2012       Brad Hazzzard, the Hon Tony Abbott MHR, Mrs Margie Abbott, David […]

Mackellar Girls Year 12 Farewell Assembly Manly Mayor Jean Hay with the Hon Mike Baird MP, Member for Manly           Year 12 Farewell Assembly

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The 20th Anniversary of Eurofest was held on Ararat Reserve, Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs Forest. It was great to see record crowds enjoying the festival program, the many culinary delights, the great variety of the best European and local beers and the children amusements and the magnificent fireworks display. All this in perfect weather conditions. […]

I received an invitation from three Allambie Heights students, inviting me to open the spring fair and judge the class stalls and nominate the ‘best presented’ stall. A fun morning was had by all!

Forestville Shopping Centre, Starkey Street, Forestville

Opening of $7.9m new works at Brookvale Tafe

The   NSW  Premier Barry O’Farrell  today announced that Warringah Council would receive State Government  funding to assist the realization of  the Peninsula’s first  PCYC  to be built at Dee Why. “Warringah Council’s plan for a PCYC for the youth of the Northern Beaches is a gold medal proposal”, said Premier Barry O’Farrell at Dee Why […]

Public Events at PH

Opening ceremony of the new BER building & 50th birthday celebration

On Friday 27 July I met the Garden Club at Narraweena Public School to help plant a tree through the Planet Ark organisation. Great kids. Great teachers. Great school.

I had a visit from Rosalie Howard at my recent street corner meeting at the Augusta Shopping Centre in Collaroy Plateau. It was lovely to see a familiar and friendly face.

On Friday 27 July 2012 I attended what is poised to become a long lasting partnership between St Augustine’s College and young indigenous Australians from Redfern who are mentored by the Tribal Warrior Association. All involved shared boxing tips with each other and were put through a rigorous fitness program as well. I look forward […]

On Wednesday 25 July, 34 of our finest young students from junior schools in the electorate joined me at Parliament House for the annual School Captains Morning Tea. I look forward to this event every year and am always impressed by the students who have been chosen to represent their schools. I thank the boys and girls for their […]

On Tuesday 3rd July 2012 I was invited to the Rotary Club of Dee Why Changeover Dinner. It was my great honor to be invited to the induction of President Ruth Vumbacca by Past President Frank Messina.  Ruth Vumbucca, Neil Crook, Frank Messina

I had the pleasure of attending the Warringah Citizenship Ceremony on July 2nd 2012 to welcome new citizens in to the community. 

I met with representatives from The Sargood Centre. The Centre is the world’s first Life Learning Campus for people with traumatic spinal cord injury.  Brad Hazzard, Annette Jamieson, Greg Millson, David Bowen & Rob Stokes MP

It was my great pleasure to present Service Honor Awards at the Surf Life Saving Northern Beaches Branch Awards on Friday 29th June 2012. Past President Gordon Lang with his wife Robyn

Opening of the new science lab at Killarney Heights High School – 28 June 2012      Kim Jackson (Principal), Anna Farncomb (P&C Treasurer), Shirley Martin (Head of Science), Brad Hazzard, Anya Johnson

The new Northern Beaches Hospital is underway – a great day for our community! Jillian Skinner MP, Mike Baird MP, Brad Hazzard MP

On Wednesday 20 June , 12 of our finest young men and women from high schools in the electorate joined me at Parliament House for the annual School Captains Dinner. I look forward to this event and am always impressed by the students who have been chosen to represent their schools. This year we had the added delight of […]

On Saturday 9th June I was invited to the Rotary Club of Dee Why Warringah for their second annual Golf Ball Drop Charity Raffle held at the Salvation Army Collaroy Centre. We enjoyed a variety of activities from archery, laser tag, rock climbing, a flying fox, abseiling and a giant swing – culminating with the arrival of a Sky […]

It was my great pleasure to meet with members of the Tibetan community at their recent committee meeting on Saturday 9th June.

I met with State Transit management to discuss bus timetable changes to services on the northern beaches. I was pleased to have the opportunity to raise some of the bus issues that you have written to me about.

I was very pleased to have discussions with the management from Housing NSW and in particular to discuss issues relating to the northern beaches. My staff and I are always here to help if you have any problems relating to housing.

I was honoured to be invited to Sunnyfield recently where I met staff and members of the Sunnyfield community. Sunnyfield was established in Dee Why in 1952 by a group of parents, keen to create opportunities for their children with disabilities. As an Association of families, they soon expanded from Dee Why and moved to […]

Mothers Day Staff Function – Waiting for lunch!           Year 10 students, Christian Barwell and Sean Murphy

I attended the fourth Festival at The Manly Vale – Calabria Bowling, Sports & Social Club. The Festival is modelled on the Multicultural Festival that has been hosted in Canberra over many years. The Sydney Multicultural Festival offers people from all walks of life the opportunity to come together and share their cultures, traditions, dancing, singing, crafts […]

On March 30th I attended the official sod turning ceremony for the commencement of the Cobalt Apartments on Pittwater Road. The Mayor Michael Regan attended along with Bill Ryder representing the company that is going to develope the site. After all the years that local residents have had to suffer atrocious run down buildings in this […]

This term Allambie Heights Public School were honouring citizenship . I had the pleasure of speaking with students and teachers at the assembly. Allambie Heights PS is a fantastic local government school that has a proud history and a well deserved reputation for excellence!

  On Sunday 25th March I attended the inaugural Melanoma March along the iconic Manly Beach. Melanoma March is an opportunity for the community to remember those they have lost to melanoma and bring hope that we are on the path to preventing and curing melanoma.

  I had the pleasure of attending the Warringah Citizenship Ceremony to welcome new citizens in to the community.

I recently visited the Art & Craft Show at the Dee Why School for Seniors. I had the pleasure of opening the show. Also in attendance were Clr Julie Sutton and Dee Why RSL Directors Graeme Liddell and Graham Heiser. Dee Why RSL Club has been and continues to be a strong supporter of the […]

On 24th February I attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony at the Sargood Centre in Collaroy with the Premier and a host of other dignitaries. The Sargood Centre is the world’s first Life Learning Campus for people with traumatic spinal cord injury and I was delighted to be invited.