In the News
The Federal Government has announced a new headspace centre providing mental health services for young people will be established in Mitchell.
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, joined with representatives of the Hills Mental Health Interagency, Clr Dr Michelle Byrne and Daya Howpage (Mind Connections), Supt Rob Critchlow, Hills Local Area Command and Rowena Stulajter, Rebecca Deep and Jane Austen of 2realise, announced today that Castle Hill would be one of 15 additional communities across Australia provided with a headspace facility.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, accepted the challenge from the many friends and colleagues including, David Ali, President of Motor Neurone Disease Australia to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket challenge.
“The point of this ALS campaign, known in Australia as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), is to raise vital funds for research to ensure we find a cure for this appalling disease.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomed the election last night of Clr Andrew Jefferies and Clr Dr Michelle Byrne, Mayor and Deputy Mayor for The Hills Shire Council.
“Congratulations to Clr Andrew Jefferies, Mayor and Clr Dr Michelle Byrne, Deputy Mayor on being elected by their colleagues. They will continue the strong leadership and commitment to getting outcomes for the Hills district, said Alex Hawke.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales Premier and Minister for Western Sydney, the Hon Mike Baird MP, in the appointment of Nathan Hindmarsh as the Sporting Champion of Western Sydney.
“Congratulations to Nathan Hindmarsh, a local Hills district resident, on this well-deserved accolade, said Alex Hawke.
“Nathan Hindmarsh is one the ‘greats’ of Rugby League, who played more than 300 NRL games, captained the Parramatta Eels and represented New South Wales and Australia.
Students and staff at Hills Adventist College in Kellyville today celebrated the opening of their Senior School Block that was built with the help of $650 000 in Australian Government funding. (Pictured: Alex Hawke MP with Hills Adventist College Principal, Ralph Luchow).
Mr Alex Hawke MP, Member for Mitchell, opened the new facilities on behalf of the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan.