Sunshine Hospital
Expanded the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department, delivering more capacity and better access to emergency healthcare for families across Melbourne’s West.
About
About Natalie
I’m a lifelong Westie, and it’s my privilege to represent our vibrant community as your Member of Parliament, and across Victoria as your Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Small and Family Business, and Veterans.
A lifelong WestieGrew up in St Albans
Growing up in St Albans
Growing up in St Albans I attended Kealba High School and my first job was at a family run cafe at Highpoint Shopping Centre. This really shaped my value of hard work and opportunity.
My parents taught me that when we rally behind working families, the dreamers, the fighters, and the underrepresented - we can achieve the impossible.
When we rally behind working families, the dreamers, the fighters, and the underrepresented – we can achieve the impossible.A lesson from my parents
My first speech
My inaugural speech to the Victorian Parliament, as the new Member for St Albans.
Video: Parliament of Victoria
What drives me
These values drive me to build stronger support systems for Victoria’s youth, deliver much needed resources for our veterans, and foster an economic landscape where our small businesses flourish. I aim to be a champion for our underdogs and give a voice to the everyday heroes who struggle to be heard.
What we’ve delivered together
Together, we’ve already accomplished so much for St Albans and the wider Western suburbs:
Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Delivered the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital, including the West’s first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), bringing specialist care closer to home.
Level Crossing Removals
Delivered Victoria’s first level crossing removal at Main Road, followed by removals at Furlong Road and Fitzgerald Road, removing dangerous crossings and making our community safer.
Skills & Training
Building skills and training hubs for young Victorians, including Australia’s first Centre of Excellence in Paramedicine at Victoria University, the Cyber Security Training Centre in partnership with Cisco Systems, and Brimbank Tech School — creating pathways into further education, employment and rewarding careers.
Better Transport Connections
Investing in Melbourne Airport Rail, a major project that will transform connections between Melbourne’s West, the airport and the wider rail network. We’re also delivering better local transport, with the new Route 405 Cairnlea bus, more frequent Route 408 services, upgraded St Albans and Ginifer stations, and the Albion Station upgrade underway.
Cost of Living Support
Helping families manage the cost of everyday essentials and making sure support reaches those who need it most. This includes half-price public transport, free travel for under-18s, Get Active Kids vouchers, School Breakfast Clubs, Smile Squad, Glasses for Kids and Veterans Card benefits.
But our work doesn’t stop here
I remain committed to prioritising the issues that matter most to you.
- 01Reliable transport
- 02Quality education
- 03Rewarding jobs
- 04Accessible healthcare
- 05Easing the cost of living
Let’s stand together, work together, and make sure that every voice, every dream, and every effort counts. Together, we can build a brighter future – for our community, for Victoria, and for generations to come.
Natalie Suleyman MP · State Member for St Albans
