Working Together For Doncaster

Doncaster Rail Study Underway

The Coalition Government has announced that work will start immediately on the $6.5 million Doncaster Rail Study. The study will provide an extensive and independent assessment of all of the requirements involved in constructing a rail line to Doncaster.

“I am delighted that the Doncaster Rail Study is now underway. Good public transport is vital in supporting the needs of our community.”  Ms Wooldridge said.

The study will examine a number of options for the best route to deliver a rail line in Doncaster. The study team will liaise closely with local Councils to identify the key challenges for the local communities involved in this project. Communities will have a number of opportunities during this process to provide their input and ideas.

I invite residents to register their interest in the process by making submissions and being kept informed of local consultation opportunities by phoning my office on 9841 5166 or emailing me at mary.wooldridge@parliament.vic.gov.au

For further information see the media release below, the Victorian Department of Transport web site

www.transport.vic.gov.au/doncasterrail or

the Doncaster Rail Study web site www.doncasterrailstudy.com

Coalition Cuts Ambulance Membership Fees in Half

Ambulance Victoria membership fees for Doncaster families have been cut in half from July 1 under the Coalition Government's pledge to make ambulance membership more affordable for all Victorians.

From July 1, ambulance membership costs dropped from $150 to $75 a year for families and $75 to $37.50 a year for singles – that is just 20 cents a day for families and 10 cents a day for singles.

This is similar to prices for ambulance membership fees in 1993 when membership cost $70 for families and $35 for singles.

The Government is also delivering on its $151 million commitment to employ 340 additional ambulance staff over the next five years, increasing paramedic numbers beyond 3000 for the first time in Victorian history.

Wooldridge welcomes commitment to open space in Manningham
The Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge, has welcomed Victorian Coalition Government approval of Manningham Planning Amendment C86, with a specific requirement to encourage the preservation of 20 per cent of the Eastern Golf Club site as public open space.

Review of Manningham residents' needs underway
A detailed review of Health, Youth and Community Services available for Manningham residents is underway, Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.

$1 Million in Community Safety Grants Announced
The Doncaster community is being supported to improve our own safety and security through a share in $1 million in grants announced by the Coalition Government. Community Safety Fund grants of up to $10,000 have been awarded to more than 150 community organisations across Victoria, including three in Manningham.

$30,000 boost has Doncaster Sports Clubs back on the scoreboard
Fans of local football and cricket will now be able to enjoy instant game-day coverage at East Doncaster’s Zerbes Reserve thanks to the installation of a new electronic scoreboard. Local Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge joined representatives from East Doncaster Cricket Club at Zerbes Reserve to officially switch on the scoreboard; pledged during the 2010 election campaign.

Doncaster Schools sign up to cyberbullying initiative
Member for Doncaster Mary Wooldridge has announced that four schools in the Doncaster area are among the first in the state to sign up to the Victorian Coalition Government funded $10.5 million eSmart cyberbullying program. eSmart is a cybersafety program created by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and will be available to every government school across the state and 300 Catholic and independent schools over the next four years.

MP's White Ribbon Day Pledge to prevent violence against women
Women’s Affairs Minister and member for Doncaster Mary Wooldridge welcomed the pledge made by Victoria’s male Members of Parliament to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.