Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Northcote electorate
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Northcote electorate
Kat THEOPHANOUS (Northcote) (14:44): (1647) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. How is the minister ensuring that stationeers in my community are supported to undertake their volunteer work now that the program has been transitioned to VicTrack management? I have been proud to support the Northcote stationeers for many years, including advocating successfully for Metro to install taps so volunteers do not have to lug buckets of water to keep young plantings alive. Led by Sharon, Alun, Ann, Stewart, Susan, Cathy, Jill and many more active volunteers, they have spent over a decade transforming Northcote station. They have planted, pruned, weeded, watered and mulched to make a lush garden cherished by our community. Recently I met with Sharon to discuss concerns around the onboarding requirements, confusion about responsibilities and the risk of volunteer disengagement because of increased barriers to participation. Stationeers support rail safety, but they need more clarity and backing in the significant volunteer role they play caring for our station grounds.