KATELIN MCINERNEY /A FRESH START FOR KIAMA

I was so lucky to grow up here in Kiama I always knew this is where I wanted my partner and I to raise our family.

When someone represents you, I think it’s important you know who they are and what matters to them.

That’s why I would like to share some photos from my family album with you

Growing up locally

Growing up in Kiama and attending Minnamurra Public and Kiama High, I had teachers who supported me and taught me the value of hard work.

Our teachers are amazing – but after 12 years under the Liberals we are facing a severe teacher shortage.

Our kids deserve better

That’s why I’m proud of our Fresh Start Plan to rebuild our education system, by making 10,000 existing temporary teachers permanent and creating a $400 million Education Future Fund to ensure all public schools receive the funding they need to deliver improved student outcomes.

Repairing our healthcare system is personal for me

Last year, my dad had a serious health scare and spent almost 2 months in hospital

I saw firsthand the impact 12 years of neglect under the NSW Liberals has had on our health system – hospital staff are under enormous pressure and patients are waiting longer to get the healthcare they need.

A Chris Minns Labor Government will invest in our health workers, fund 1,200 extra nurses and introduce enforceable minimum staffing levels for local hospitals, because we don’t just need new hospitals – we need more trained staff to run them.