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Voices For Casey conducting ‘Pulse Surveys’ in lead-up to federal election
February 04, 2025
Hey hey! It's been a hot minute. Since all the efforts that went into the Listening Campaign 2024 and the creation of the report... We've been sharing information on local council election candidates advocating for more transparency in party links ... and of course,...
Read MoreVoices 4 Casey endorses Claire Ferres Miles as Community Independent Candidate for Casey
October 08, 2024
Voices for Casey are delighted to endorse Claire Ferres Miles as Community Independent for the 2025 Federal Election. Our candidate has lived in Casey for over 30 years, with her husband and five kids. After working as an engineer here and overseas, she stepped...
Read MoreListening Report brings Resounding Message from Electorate of Casey
September 25, 2024
Voices for Casey’s 2024 Community Survey has received over 1000 responses with a resounding message - the two-party system is broken. Integrity in politics rated highly, summarised by a survey comment repeatedly made, “Mostly, we don't trust politicians." People want greater transparency in politics...
Read MoreIn The News: Barak-ing for new name (Star Mail)
July 01, 2024
Callum Ludwig of Lilydale Star Mail published an article recognising the efforts to change the name of the Casey after AEC acknowledged the call, but didn't make changes in their draft redistribution. Our President, Dr Ani Wierenga, chatted with Callum about "how the current...
Read MoreMEDIA RELEASE Voices for Casey gives flight to a community listening campaign
May 29, 2024
MEDIA RELEASE 27 May 2024 Voices for Casey gives flight to a community listening campaign On Thursday 23 May Voices for Casey launched an exciting plan to survey and have Kitchen Table Conversations with hundreds of people over the next 3 months to...
Read MoreIn The News: Voices 4 Casey ‘Launch the Bird’ towards the 2025 election
May 28, 2024
Volunteers across Casey got together at Micawber Tavern (Belgrave) last Thursday to kick off efforts for the 'Listening Campaign'. We cut the ribbon, and "launched the bird" after a mixer with both OG members and fresh faces. The bird, being an obnoxiously large DIY...
Read MoreIn The News: 'Independent candidates set for fundraising support in Casey'
May 08, 2024
The Star Mail published a great article written by Callum Ludwig this week regarding the movement of electing community independents. The article was published soon after the announcement of funding to prospective candidates across both Casey & Deakin electorates, and about the movement more...
Read MoreAEC Victorian Federal Redistribution
December 09, 2023
Voices for Casey supports changing the name of the electorate from Casey to Barak to avoid the confusion between the electorate and the geographically distinct City of Casey and to honour an Indigenous person connected to the electorate whose leadership made a significant contribution...
Read MoreNew website, same us.
October 20, 2023
A few changes amok here that will help to show the efforts by our amazing members. We've made ourselves more equipped for the future of Voices For Casey; but our values and purpose remain the same. This website launch is very purposefully coinciding with...
Read MoreIn The News: 'Voices for Casey incorporates, aims to build for future elections'
December 11, 2022
Voices For Casey President Ani Wierenga & '2022 Candidate for Casey' Claire Ferres Miles caught up with Parker McKenzie of Star Mail regarding the incorporation, community representation and recognising the humanity at the core of politics. Read it all here: 'Voices for Casey incorporates,...
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