I believe the Voice to Parliament will have a practical impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. I believe that because I’ve seen the results when people are consulted and listened to when it comes to developing and implementing policies that affect their lives.

The Royal Commission’s recommendations, delivered almost two and half years ago, are still so important today.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has announced the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants program is now open for Expressions of Interest.

Indi is one of the food bowls of our nation and today I want to acknowledge two of the community initiatives in Indi that promote sustainable healthy food.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has announced 24 local businesses across Indi will share in $554,906 as part of the Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises program.

On Tuesday evening, Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines welcomed Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, and Yes23 Campaign Director, Dean Parkin, in front of a full house at The Cube in Wodonga for the ‘Understanding the Voice’ community forum.

Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines has announced $150,000 in grant funding going to Indi community organisations as part of the Stronger Communities Programme.

A parliamentary committee investigating the impact and effect of severe weather events on regional, rural, and remote roads will hear from local governments from across North East Victoria in a hearing in Wodonga on Monday July 17.

An Independent inquiry into the way in which renewable energy projects and associated infrastructure will impact and deliver for regional communities will give residents in North East Victoria the opportunity to have their say.

To be held on Tuesday July 25 at The Cube in Wodonga, the Forum will also include Independent Federal Member for Indi Helen Haines and Yes23 Campaign Director Dean Parkin.