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3 August 2016

Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, Nicole Lawder will today call on the government to prioritise faster processing of local adoptions.

“On 15 September 2015 the Legislative Assembly debated a motion about the local adoption process. Since then I have heard from families that have been going through the adoption process who have found it to be stressful and lengthy, sentiments that are also likely felt even more so by the children themselves,” Ms Lawder said today.

“The ACT government’s new out of home care strategy, A Step Up for Our Kids, is costing approximately $39 million from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019. This strategy is not prioritising efficient and faster processing of local adoption despite that being in the best interest of the child or young person.

“My motion today will specifically ask the government what progress and action there has been in prioritising faster processing of local adoptions since September 2015 and that a report is tabled in the Legislative Assembly before the final sitting day for this term.

“I will continue to work with Canberra families to ensure that adoption is a viable option for vulnerable children and young people in our community where that is in their best interest,” Ms Lawder concluded.

Contact: Joe Prevedello 0402 768 432

28 July 2016

Shadow Minister for the Environment, Nicole Lawder will join Teddybears Childcare Centres in Macarthur and Curtin tomorrow to celebrate National Tree Day.

 

“I’m looking forward to joining the crowd at Teddybears Childcare Centres to help plant trees in recognition of the 20th National Tree Day in Australia,” Ms Lawder said today.

“Since 1996, more than 22.3 million plants and trees have been planted on National Tree Day. The day is all about giving the community the opportunity to give back to our local environment.

“It will be great to hear from parents and staff of the Centres about how the trees are going to improve their outdoor play areas for everyone to enjoy for years to come.

“Last year in the ACT there were 120 tree-planting sites with 25,000 seedlings planted and we hope to do even better this year.

“If you have time to spare this National Tree Day I encourage you to help me make a small difference to our local environment,” Ms Lawder concluded.

Details of the events on Friday the 29th of July 2016:

Teddybears Childcare Centre
50 Carson Street, Macarthur
11:00am


Teddybears Childcare Centre
30 Storey Street, Curtin
2:00pm

Three years ago on the 28th of June I was elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly! I've created a short video of what I've been proud of achieving these past three years. (Captions and Auslan included)

As part of my role as the ACT representative to the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Australia Region Steering Committee, I organised a CWP "Stepping Up" session in June for young women to encourage them to think about engaging more in the political process.

Thank you again to all those who contributed and attended, it was a fantastic day!

(Captions and Auslan included)

It's not always easy to talk about deeply personal moments that have a massive impact on your life.

Thanks Ginger Gorman and HerCanberra for taking me through this with sensitivity and still some lighter moments!

"The Monash University shooting, 2002. At the time, Nicole Lawder's brother, Lee Gordon-Brown, was a lecturer at the University. Listen to our podcast, or keep reading, to find out what happened when he tackled the gunman."

Read more below

HerCanberra - The Moment: Nicole Lawder

  1. Nicole Lawder to open Lifeline Southside Bookfair
  2. Young Women's Forum
  3. Budget Reply: We will boost school and disability funding, stop unfair rates rises and stop the tram
  4. Forum for young women on 20 June 2016

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