All Politics Is Local With Carina Garland MP

During this episode, Carina speaks with Bihong Wang, President of the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse in Box Hill.The Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, also known as ABAW, is a volunteer organisation that supports business owners of Asian heritage in the Whitehorse community and beyond. ABAW is also dedicated to passing on cultural traditions, and they are responsi

During this episode, Carina speaks with Greg Male and Daniel Roper from Monash Men’s Shed in Glen Waverley.Since 2010, the Monash Men’s Shed has provided a space for local men in the community to come together and enjoy a range of activities of interest. As a heath promotions charity, the Shed is focused on improving the health and wellbeing of men in the local community. In th

During this episode, Carina speaks with Belinda Lo, the Director of Legal Services and Principal Lawyer at Eastern Community Legal Centre. Eastern Community Legal Centre provides free legal services to people that live, work or study in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Belinda speaks about the importance of community legal services, the scourge of elder abuse in our society, and what

During this episode, Carina speaks with Philip Ryan, President of the Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club in Glen Waverley.The Mazenod Panthers All Abilities Football Club provides opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to play Australian Rules football. Philip speaks about the positive impact that playing footy can have not just for the players, but for

During this episode, Carina speaks with Janine Saligari from Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre in Chadstone. Nestled amongst residential houses in Chadstone on Amaroo Street, Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre is a neighbourhood house and op shop that has been providing support and services to local residents in need for over 40 years. Janine speaks about the local programs at Amaroo that make

During this episode, Carina speaks with Kevin Maloney from the charity Tackling Leukaemia. Kevin is a Wheelers Hill local, and he has an inspirational story of mateship, the tragedy of leukaemia, community sport, and the power of grassroots organising to make a difference. Tackling Leukaemia is a registered charity that aims to increase the level of donation of stem cells from memb

All Politics Is Local is a podcast where Carina Garland, the Federal Member for Chisholm, speaks with remarkable locals about their contributions and connections with the community. During each episode Carina will speak with a Chisholm local and will spotlight their impact on the community. Connect with Carina: Email: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/carina