

A commitment to middle years
Reliable research shows that most Australian young people in the middle years (age 8–15) are doing fine, but for those who aren’t, this...
Feb 14, 2019


We need a languages policy for the ACT
The ACT Government’s first languages policy was released in 2012 and included commitments important to Canberrans from culturally and...
Feb 12, 2019

Kikkert to host forum: Evidence-based Approaches to Helping Children, Young People and Families
The Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and Community Services Elizabeth Kikkert will host a public forum at the ACT Legislative Assembly...
Dec 5, 2018


Community Services and Multicultural Framework Update
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I wish to thank the Minister for the update he has just provided on the ACT Multicultural Framework’s first...
Nov 27, 2018


Language Policy for Schools
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Lee for bringing this very important motion before the Assembly. I rise today to speak in...
Nov 26, 2018


Children exposed to violence at Bimberi
The Charter of Rights for Young People in Bimberi is failing to keep kids safe from violence, Shadow Minister for Families, Youth and...
Nov 7, 2018


Miss Africa Canberra
The number of people of African heritage in Canberra is growing, and so are events that showcase African culture. One new event that...
Nov 1, 2018


Telangana Floral Festival
Two weeks ago, the ACT Telangana Association celebrated the floral festival of Bathukamma in the Belconnen Ars Centre. In the Assembly...
Oct 31, 2018


The importance of upholding the rights of ACT children
Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank Ms Cody for bringing this matter of public importance into the Assembly today. As Shadow Minister...
Oct 25, 2018
We need to ‘see’ kids impacted by domestic violence
I grew up in a home that was plagued by domestic violence for much of my childhood. From my earliest memories, my father abused my...
Oct 24, 2018