What's On in Our Community
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$1.4 Million School Maintenance Blitz
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While many of us took a well-earned break over summer, hundreds of tradies were hard at work delivering more than 1,300 school projects across the state.
Over $200 million in school upgrades and planned maintenance was completed during the holidays, including $1.4 million invested across ten local schools - Bass Hill Public School, Caroline Chisholm School, Condell Park Public School, Padstow North Public School, Padstow Park Public School, Revesby South Public School, Sir Joseph Banks High School, Milperra Public School, Panania Public School and Picnic Point High School.
The NSW Labor Government is committed to ensuring our schools are well maintained, fit for purpose, and support students to learn and thrive close to home. As students return for Term 1, 2026, they are walking into safer, more modern learning spaces.
This work forms part of the biggest investment in public education in a generation, including major upgrades at Sir Joseph Banks High School and Condell Park High School, and the delivery of four new support classes for our community across 2026 and 2027.
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Henry Lawson Drive Safety Upgrades
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Several important upgrades are now completed, underway or in planning to make Henry Lawson Drive safer for everyone.
The NSW Labor Government has invested $350,000 to investigate safety upgrades at the intersection of The River Road and Henry Lawson Drive.
Transport for NSW is developing a design to improve safety and traffic flow, including options such as traffic signals and a pedestrian crossing. Early planning work, including checks on utilities and drainage, is already underway.
I will continue to advocate for funding to move this design towards construction.
Safety improvements at the intersection of Henry Lawson Drive, Clancy Street and Dilke Road have begun and are expected to be completed in April. This includes a new signalised pedestrian crossing, upgraded footpaths and improved accessibility for people using prams, scooters or mobility aids.
I would like to thank everyone who reported potholes to my office. All reported potholes on Henry Lawson Drive have now been repaired, with regular maintenance continuing to keep the road surface in good condition.
These works are in addition to
- Completion of the $144 million Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1A Upgrade on budget and ahead of schedule.
- Stopping trucks parking on Henry Lawson Drive and removing 75 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.
- A $110 million investment in the Henry Lawson Drive 1B Upgrade.
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| HENRY LAWSON DRIVE & THE RIVER ROAD SAFETY UPGRADE ANNOUNCEMENT! |
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Local Senior of the Year 2026 Nomination
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Nominations are now open for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards. I encourage everyone to nominate a local senior who has made an outstanding contribution through volunteering, leadership, care for others, or community involvement.
Nominations close: Friday, 27 February 2026
Please download and complete the nomination form HERE and return it to my office by the closing date.
My team is very happy to assist if you have any questions or need support with the process. |
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Congratulations to this year’s Australia Day Awards recipients. Each person reflects the care, commitment and generosity that make our community such a special place.
- Mathew Howard and Kelly O’Brien were jointly named Citizens of the Year for their tireless advocacy against bullying and their work supporting youth mental health following the tragic loss of their daughter, Charlotte.
- Lejla Sinanovic received Young Citizen of the Year in recognition of her outstanding community service, including volunteering with St John Ambulance and Kids Give Back, and her leadership through the NSW Student Council and Cancer Council’s SunSmart Youth Advisory Council.
- Graham Tomkinson and Franklin Davies were honoured as Volunteers of the Year. Graham has served with the NSW State Emergency Service for more than 57 years, founding the Bankstown SES Unit in 1977, while Franklin has volunteered for over 70 years with more than 60 organisations and charities.
- Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport was awarded Community Organisation of the Year. Having spent time as the Chair of the BCCT Board, I have seen firsthand the vital services they have provided to our community for more than 40 years.
- Dorothy Luther received the Jack Mundey Environment & Heritage Award for her work supporting Council to protect local bushland and biodiversity through detailed data collection.
- Ahmed Al Ahmed’s bravery during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack last year was recognised with the special Local Hero Award and he was presented with Keys to the City.
- Sophie Najjarin, CEO of Anate Corporate Group Pty Ltd who won Community Woman of the Year.
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Local TAFE NSW student, Jayden Patrizi, has been awarded a 2026 Bert Evans Scholarship to help with the cost of study.
This year the NSW Labor Government awarded a record 225 scholarships, helping cover the real costs of training. This is in addition to our 1,000 NSW Public Sector Apprenticeships and Trainees Program, and more locally the $30M investment in Padstow TAFE.
TAFE opens doors for many and creates a skilled workforce - the NSW Labor Government is investing in TAFE's future! |
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Rivergum Community Garden
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I'm always interested to hear from people in our community. Let me know what matters to you by completing my community survey here! |
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Authorised by Kylie Wilkinson MP, 20 Revesby Place, Revesby NSW 2212.
Funded using parliamentary entitlements, 2026. |
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