Take Action: Be a Voice for Change
Poverty and financial inequality continue to impact many in our community. By taking action today, you can help create meaningful change for those experiencing hardship. The Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium is calling on community members to advocate for urgent solutions by reaching out to local Members of Parliament (MPs).
We urge MPs to address poverty in our community, implement measures to reduce the cost of living, and explore innovative solutions by meeting with the Anti-Poverty Steering Committee.
How Can You Help?
Select link below to individually open pre-written email that you can send immediately to Federal and State MPs.
You also have the option to personalise each message by sharing your own experiences or concerns. Personal stories make a powerful impact and can help decision-makers better understand the real challenges faced by our community.
The Anti-Poverty Steering Committee has already met with several local MPs to discuss the urgent need for action. However, there are still MPs who have yet to respond or meet with the committee. By sending the email below, you will be helping to ensure that all our representatives are engaged in addressing poverty.
Read sample letter below
Subject: Cost of living crisis in Greater Dandenong
Dear Local Member,
I am writing to you as a concerned community member from Greater Dandenong. Many people in our community are struggling with poverty, with 1 in 5 residents living below the poverty line. Families, seniors, and individuals are finding it hard to afford housing, food, and basic services. This situation is getting worse, and we need urgent action to help those most in need.
Poverty is not just an individual issue; it impacts the well-being and future of our whole community. I would like to introduce you to the Greater Dandenong Anti-Poverty Consortium, a partnership between local community organisations and the Greater Dandenong City Council, is committed to addressing poverty through sustainable solutions and systemic advocacy. The Anti-Poverty Steering Committee, made up of three consortium representatives, focused on tackling these challenges. They have been engaging with community members to explore sustainable solutions and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to share insights and discuss potential collaborative efforts with you.
If you have not yet had the chance to meet with the Steering Committee, I strongly encourage you to consider this meeting. Your support and influence in addressing poverty would be invaluable to our community.
Please feel free to reach out to the Steering Committee at poverty@cgd.vic.gov.au to arrange a time that best suits your availability.
Poverty is Everybody’s Business and as our local Member of Parliament, your support and influence would make a big difference.
Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
Steps to send your letter
- Open or download the Advocacy - Take Action flyer - 629.4KB and scan the QR Codes with your mobile for the three individual letters
- Open your camera on your mobile telephone and scan the first QR Code
- Review the email (send it as is, or personalise it with your own story)
- Sign-off with your name or organisation name
- Hit send (your message will go directly to your Member of Parliament's email inbox)
- Repeat this action to send emails to the other areas of parliament.
Be a part of the solution
By taking action today - sending emails, sharing this flyer, or jointing the conversation - you are helping to build a stronger, more equitable community for everyone.
Poverty is everyone's business - Let's take action together.
Your voice matters. These emails could make a difference.
