Sustainable funding for Knox library
On behalf of a constituent in her electorate, Rachel called for sustainable funding for valuable local community service, Knox Library (Ngarrgoo).
Calls for renewed funding for supported independent living
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a constituent, who supports residents with disability at a Supported Independent Living (SIL) facility in Noble Park. With state funding for SIL set to run out at the end of this year, the future of accommodation and employment for these residents and their support workers is uncertain.
Justices of the Peace in Victoria
Rachel asked a written question around statistics on Justices of the Peace in Victoria.
Criminal reoffending persists unless root causes addressed
With the government investing $727 million in Victoria’s justice system, Rachel asked the Minister for Corrections about therapeutic services for those in correctional facilities. Since tighter bail restrictions are increasing incarceration rates, Rachel expressed the need for therapeutic supports in prisons to prevent re-offending and promote better outcomes.
Mental health service gaps in Casey and Cardinia
Rachel asked a question to the minister for mental health. With Narre Warren’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub closing in 2024, residents have been transitioned to a Dandenong service. Many suburbs in the Casey and Cardinia catchment area continue to lack easily accessible wraparound public mental health services.
Justice of the Peace shortage in South-Eastern suburbs
Rachel asked a question in parliament on behalf of a constituent, around a shortage of Justices of the Peace in areas of her electorate.
LGBTIQA+ legal service launched in the south-east
Rachel Payne MP presented a member’s statement on the launch of Justice Q, a free specialist legal service operated by and for LGBTIQA+ people. Launched in October of this year, Justice Q is an initiative of South-East Monash Legal Service (SMLS), with Rachel having served as a proud member of their steering committee.
Restore Funding to Specialist Harm Reduction Service
On the 28th of May, Rachel Payne MP gave her Question Without Notice, calling for ongoing funding for Australia’s only specialist benzodiazepine dependency treatment centre.
Services for survivors of institutional child abuse
On May 2nd, Rachel Payne MP asked her Question Without Notice regarding the provision of services for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
