Christina Zigouras & Voices of Malvern - Campaign Diary
Less than six weeks until the Victorian state election, and we're building momentum! Letterboxing, street chats, booking billboards, hosting events… it's all happening.
Read on to find out how we're campaigning to win Malvern and hold the major parties accountable in Parliament.
The Liberals like to think they've got Malvern sewn up. And yes, we’re the underdogs, but it's not for lack of appetite from voters and we know that with your help WE CAN WIN MALVERN.
Almost every conversation – and I'm talking 98% – is with people who are genuinely open to an independent. They're absolutely sick of the major parties, and many don't want to vote Liberal.
What do we need to win? AWARENESS. You can help us build that awareness by:
- Hosting a corflute.
- Joining us for street chats or letterboxing
- Street Parades (see below)
- Following and sharing our social media posts.
- Speaking to family, friends and networks about voting independent in Malvern
- Donating so we can pay for billboards and posters. We're particularly keen to raise funds for these.
Head here to donate or to volunteer.
It's been another busy week engaging with the community!
On Monday, I toured Monash Tech School with Melissa Lowe. It's a modern-day version of a technical school, designed to inspire young people to explore careers in STEM, including advanced manufacturing, biomedical technology and product development.
Unfortunately, funding for Victoria's 16 tech schools only allows students brief exposure to these opportunities.
I was very pleased, however, to see the Liberals announce a policy to bring back technical schools – something I've been advocating for myself.
It's a great example of what more independents can bring to Parliament: good ideas, regardless of where they come from!
Watch my video explaining why I'll support the Liberals' tech school policy.
The need for more equitable funding of public schools was also reinforced during my visit to Malvern Valley Primary School.
The school is holding a fete on 7 November, from 1pm to 8pm, to raise funds for its own STEM lab and an upgrade of its toilets!
Affordable housing forum – watch the video
Expertise, nuance and respect… Wow! More of this, please!
As an independent, I look at the evidence and will support any policy that makes sense, regardless of which party puts it forward.
This week, we held an incredible forum on affordable housing with fellow independent candidate for Ashwood, Hitendra Joshi; Frank Rizzo, Managing Director of FTR Construction and Development; and Andrea Sharam, Director of the RMIT–Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Research Centre.
The panel explored the many sides of the housing equation, from boom-and-bust cycles and workforce challenges to investment and more. They also answered questions from a highly engaged audience.
Watch the video of the forum here.
You can also read Andrea's excellent report here.
Make sure to follow on social:
Instagram: Christina 4 Malvern
Facebook: Christina for Malvern
LinkedIn: Christina Zigouras
Enjoy your weekend and thanks for your ongoing support!
Christina Zigouras