Thursday, 30 May 2024

South-Eastern Metropolitan Region electorate office

Rachel PAYNE (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:48): Colleagues, it is with great pleasure that I share some exciting news with you all: my electorate office is finally officially open. Located at 384A Nepean Highway in Chelsea, I am truly immersed in a great part of the south-east and look forward to engaging with local businesses and the community in the area. I would like to thank the team at property services for their support throughout the process. From the first siting through to the move in they have been amazing to work with. I would also like to thank my incredible team who are joining me at Chelsea, from my new starters Monique and Charlotte through to my right-hand man Jasper, Mira, Paul and Lyanne. Not only did they help me throw a fun little party to warm the place but they are also committed and valuable members of my team, and I am truly grateful for their support.

Speaking of the party, a big thank you to Dandenong mayor Lana Formoso and Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns for being my first official guests. I would also like to give a special thankyou to the formidable Lisa Abbott, who was formerly the executive manager of social impact and growth at TaskForce. Lisa is such an amazing person to collaborate with, and I am extremely happy to continue to work together for our community. I thank Lisa for being my official guest as a community leader.

I know I am lucky to live, work and represent the South-Eastern Metro Region. We are blessed with beautiful coastlines, dynamic communities and vibrant suburbs, and I am very excited to now have my doors open to my constituents and to advocate on their behalf.