August 21st: Election Night Function in Moonee Ponds

After the hard work of the campaign it all comes  down to one day of voting and one night of counting.

I held my election nightt party at Maribyrnong Bowls Club to thank all of the party members and other volunteers who have helped me in my campaign.

August 19th: Visiting local Pensioners Groups

My electorate is home to a big number of migrants who have chose to make Australia their homes and are rightly proud of their contribution to this country.

Many of them have thriving pensioners groups which provide mutual support and companionship.

August 19th: Meeting constituents at Albion Train Station

I've been going to train stations most mornings during the election campaign, because it gives me a chance to talk directly to voters who live in the electorate and catch public transport.

Today I was at Albion train station in the western part of the Maribyrnong electorate. It was great to hear the concerns of residents, about the need for good services in the area, and for more to be done to preserve jobs.

August 18th: Opening of Villa Maria disability accommodation in Alphington

Despite some progress in recent years, the plight of young people with severer disabilities who remain in nursing homes, is one of the most shameful aspects of Australia's treatment of people with disability.

This Government has worked with the States to build suitable homes for these young people, which allow them to live with people their own age, have friends and family visit, and be involved in the community.

August 16th: Attending disability forum in Adelaide with Tony Zappia

Tony Zappia, the member for Makin in Adelaide, has a strong interest in disability issues, and in promoting the concerns of people with disability in his electorate.

Today I travelled to Ingle Farm inAdelaide to participate in a disability forum, organised to allow groups in northern Adelaide to raise their concerns with me about the disabiltiy system in Australia.