Shaun Leane

Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region

ABOUT SHAUN

An electrician by trade, Shaun has worked for a variety of organisations and later with the Electrical Trades Union.

Born in Oakleigh, Shaun was only young when his father, a bricklayer who fought in New Guinea in WWII, passed away leaving his mother, a nurse, to work night shift to raise their family of eight children.

As a Member of Parliament, Shaun strives to create opportunities for every member of the community and allows everyone to be their best. This means a strong education system, extensive support services and wide-ranging job opportunities.

The areas of public policy that Shaun is most passionate about are social justice and equality, so that everyone can live a happy and positive life.

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In partnership with Mitcham Community House, I wou

In partnership with Mitcham Community House, I would like to invite you to our diabetes health forum.

We will be joined by Diabetes Victoria for a presentation about diabetes and how to reduce its health risks.

The details are:
Date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Mitcham Community House (19 Brunswick Road)
RSVP (essential): Complete the form at https://forms.gle/zPMBEs8JUe8wQdMX6

We look forward to seeing you there!

Anzac Day services and events are immensely import

Anzac Day services and events are immensely important to honouring our country’s service people. That’s why free transport for veterans, war widows, and Australian Defence Force members will be available from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 April. School students, Scouts, Guides, cadets and band members in uniform attending commemoration services are also eligible.
Free travel is provided on all public transport in Victoria, including V/Line trains. Please note long distance V/Line train and coach services require a reservation.
Call 1800 800 007 before the day of travel to secure a seat.

Attention all gardeners! Grant applications are op

Attention all gardeners! Grant applications are open for the Victorian Schools Garden Program. 🌱🥕🌼

The Grant is open to all State Government, Catholic and Independent primary and secondary schools across Victoria,

The Grants program provides seed funding to schools to start new gardens or upgrade existing ones - with more than $44,000 worth of nursery vouchers and garden products on offer! Submissions close on 26 April. Find out more and apply today: https://www.vsgp.org.au/vsga-grants-program/

Assembly for North East Link’s first Tunnel Bori

Assembly for North East Link’s first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has started.

A 550-tonne gantry crane is being used to lower TBM parts into the launch box area in Watsonia.

So far 10 major parts have been lowered into the box, with the heaviest piece, the cutterhead, yet to come weighing in at 500 tonnes.

The massive machines will dig the tunnels that will take 15000 trucks of local roads, and fix the missing link in Melbourne’s road network.

Tunnelling on North East Link starts mid-2024.

The Greener Government School Building Program is

The Greener Government School Building Program is putting more solar panels on school roofs, and this means lower power costs, increased sustainability, and lower carbon emissions ☀️⚡

Templestowe College is one of the latest schools to benefit from lower electricity bills, while contributing to the state’s renewable energy target of sourcing 100% renewable electricity for all Victorian Government operations, including our schools, by 2025.

This program is expected to reduce up to 14,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year and save more than $2.5 million on electricity bills for schools per year.

The Metro Tunnel Opening 2025 – State Library St

The Metro Tunnel Opening 2025 – State Library Station
The five new underground stations will provide more connections and more choice for Victorians.

Maroondah City Council is introducing Artbreakers

Maroondah City Council is introducing Artbreakers - a free fortnightly art program for people aged 18-25 🎨🖌️

Explore new ways of creating art, access artist supplies, and connect with other young people in a safe and supported environment.

The details are:
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays, from May 1st to December
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Where: Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood

Registrations are essential, please visit the link below to learn more!

Works continue on both sides of Bulleen Road as we

Works continue on both sides of Bulleen Road as we get on with major construction of North East Link 🚧🚘

To stay safe, please follow all instructions from signage and traffic controllers. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout these works.

You can now sign up to SMS updates to hear about any unexpected changes and traffic near you. To register, text 'Bulleen' to 0447 251 237.

Thousands of Victorian students are about to start

Thousands of Victorian students are about to start the Premiers Reading Challenge for 2024!

Across North-Eastern Metropolitan Region, I know so many students will be signed up and ready to take part in this challenge.

The Premiers Reading Challenge encourages children and students to read a set number of books over the year and record their efforts online.

Since the Challenge first began in 2005, more than 4.3 million students have read over 60 million books.

Be smart and stay safe on the roads this Easter.

Be smart and stay safe on the roads this Easter.

The message is clear - plan ahead, take regular breaks, turn on 'do not disturb', don't drink and drive, buckle up and get everyone home safely.

A pause from the road might save your life. There are plenty of places to stop along your journey including community run rest stops or a TAC Pause Stop.

You can find all Pause Stop sites across Victoria at http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/pausestop

Drive safely, and enjoy the Easter long weekend! 🍫🐰

As part of the North East Community Fund, grants o

As part of the North East Community Fund, grants of up to $5000 are now available to local landcare, environment and community groups. 🌳🌿

The Greener North East grants will support tree planting and other environmental and sustainability initiatives across the north east suburbs.

Eligible projects or initiatives must benefit suburbs highly affected by construction of North East Link, the M80 Ring Road completion and Eastern Freeway Upgrades.

You can find out more at northeastlink.vic.gov.au/communityfund. Applications close 3pm, Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Great news for Ringwood residents – the dangerou

Great news for Ringwood residents – the dangerous and congested Bedford Road level crossing is gone!

This marks an important milestone with 75 level crossings now gone for good across Melbourne.

Bedford Road has reopened to traffic and trains are running through the new trench as 24/7 works to remove the crossing wrapped up.

With the Bedford Road crossing gone, the Belgrave Line is now boom gate free from the city to Ferntree Gully, and Ringwood is one step closer to being level crossing free.

If you’re headed to the Grand Prix this weekend

If you’re headed to the Grand Prix this weekend – leave driving to the professionals and catch one of the more than 2,300 extra tram services we’re putting on!

Dedicated Grand Prix express trams will operate every one to two minutes, and you can even use your Grand Prix ticket to travel for free on trams to and from the event!

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Earlier this week I had the pleasure of visiting T

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of visiting Templestowe College to see their Aviary and bee keeping program! 🐝🍯

It was wonderful to hear from staff and students who participate in the school's Animals Program.

In late 2022, and as part of the North East Community Fund, Templestowe College was awarded funding for its Aviary for Life project and its community permaculture program.

This funding supported the purchasing of bee keeping equipment, the construction of a wheelchair accessible community aviary, and the promotion of the school's Harvest Festival to the local community!

The Ted Ajani Reserve in Templestowe Lower now has

The Ted Ajani Reserve in Templestowe Lower now has a Reverse Vending Machine as part of Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme! ♻️

It was great to join with Rebecca Sanders, Centre Manager at Living and Learning at Ajani which is a registered charity with the Container Deposit Scheme, meaning you can donate your 10 cents per returned item to this wonderful organisation!

Since launching on 1 November 2023, Victorians have returned over 120 million containers. That's more than $12 million back into the pockets of Victorians and their communities.

With the Ringwood Level Crossing Removal works on

With the Ringwood Level Crossing Removal works on Dublin Road to dig the trench, there will be changes to Patterson Street east. 🚧🚆

To support continued excavation and station works taking place on the northern side of the rail corridor, works will need to be temporarily extended by closing a section of Patterson Street between Eastern Health and Bona Street from 6am, Wednesday 13 March to 7pm, Friday 12 April.

Establishing this site will provide a safe space for truck load outs to continue whilst other critical activities take place within the site.

From Sunday 17 March, Bona Street re-opens to traffic and a section of Patterson Street remains closed.

Detours will be available via Bona Street, Freeman Street and Dublin Road.

Please refer to wayfinding maps below for detailed information on suggested detour routes.

I had the pleasure visiting the Heide Museum of Mo

I had the pleasure visiting the Heide Museum of Modern Art for the Yaluk Langa Community Day - a celebration of the continuing creative culture and traditions of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, Heide's Traditional Owners.

Heide is also recieving funding from the North East Community Fund which will help create a Yaluk Langa First Nations gathering space.

The project will create a place for the Wurundjeri community to practice culture, including performing traditional ceremonies and hosting events.

It will also enable the delivery of First Nations educational activites and cultural experiences on Wurundjeri Country for community groups and schools.

The Community Day was a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn about the Indigenous history of the local landscape and the role everyone can play in Caring for Country.

The Victorian Government has provided $445,000 to

The Victorian Government has provided $445,000 to establish new toy libraries and fund 58 existing facilities.
58 existing toy libraries are receiving funding to renew their toy and equipment stock, improve their membership experience and accessibility and pay for other one-off costs.
These new toy libraries will help thousands of families access more educational toys, books and resources at low cost – helping to save money and encouraging play-based learning at home. The 2024 grants will open in coming months. · More information: https://www.vic.gov.au/toy-library-grants-program

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