Recently, Mary welcomed motorbike riders from the third annual Cancer Council Adventure Ride to the ACT Legislative Assembly, as they passed through Canberra on their 10,000 kilometre around Australia fund raising ride.
“The ride seems to be growing every year,” Mary said. “Last year...
Recently, Mary joined the President of the Australian Medical Association ACT, Dr Iain Dunlop, and His Excellency Mr Michael Bryce AM AE in congratulating the winner of ‘Art In, Butt Out’, Ms Sophie Taplin.
Art In, Butt Out is a competition in which year 8 students design an anti-smoking...
Mary is extremely pleased with the recent announcement by the ACT Attorney General, Mr Simon Corbell MLA, that the Government will be providing $702,000, to support young indigenous people in the restorative justice program through the creation of an Indigenous Friend position and funding to the...
Recently Mary visited volunteers at the ACT Government owned Domestic Animal Services (DAS), located at Mugga Lane in Symonston, and called on ACT and Regions residents to consider volunteering their time at DAS.
DAS is a business unit responsible for providing a range of animal control...
As many within the Belconnen community know, Kaleen Primary School recently celebrated its 35th birthday with celebrations at the school, including of course the all important cutting of the birthday cake and a raffle.
Mary was honoured to join staff, parents, volunteers and students,...
During late September and early October Mary undertook a study tour in Europe where she visited several government officials and community based organisations.
As part of the tour Mary held constructive discussions with officials of the Big Noise music
program in Stirling, Scotland...
Recently, Mary officially opened the Interfaith Environment Healing and Meditation Garden project, which is adjacent to the Clare Holland house.
“This is a excellent initiative which really reflects the wonderful spirit of the Canberra community,” Mary said. “I am very glad to be part of...