Sydenham electorate
Ms HUTCHINS (Sydenham) (11:46): (1361) My constituency question is to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers. What resources are available to support carers in my electorate of Sydenham? Recently I attended an event for Carers Week in Sydenham at the neighbourhood house to celebrate the thousands of carers in my electorate who give up their time and effort to look after their children, partners, family members or friends who need them. I commend the government on its initiatives to provide ongoing support to carers across Victoria, including the recent announcement of half-price weekday travel, free weekend travel and extra concessions for carers, thanks to a massive funding boost by the Andrews government.
My electorate straddles both Brimbank and Melton city councils, and the Melton local government area grew by 5.4 per cent over the last financial year. We have growing need in our area and carers should not be left behind. I am keen to find out what initiatives are available.