Sarah Mansfield Greens MLC for Western Victoria
I’m proud to be your representative
The needs and challenges facing regional and rural communities have been overlooked for far too long. As the Greens’ first regional MP and as Co-Deputy Leader, I will fight for the changes our communities need.
I’m proud to represent you in State Parliament, and I’m committed to making a real difference to the lives of people in our region, with better access to healthcare, housing people can actually afford and urgent action on climate change.
Sarah Mansfield Greens MLC for Western Victoria
I’m proud to be your representative
The needs and challenges facing regional and rural communities have been overlooked for far too long. As the Greens’ first regional MP and as Co-Deputy Leader, I will fight for the changes our communities need.
I’m proud to represent you in State Parliament, and I’m committed to making a real difference to the lives of people in our region, with better access to healthcare, housing people can actually afford and urgent action on climate change.
The Greens bring a positive vision to Western Victoria
As your local MP and Co-Deputy Leader of the Victorian Greens, I’m fighting for the things our community needs. The Greens stand for affordable housing, tackling the cost of living crisis and securing action on climate.
Don’t see your issues here? Tell me what else matters to you.
No Gas Terminal for Corio Bay
RENT FREEZE NOW
STOP SUPERMARKET PRICE GOUGING
Climate Impacts Survey
Save the Murray Darling
Better sexual and reproductive healthcare
Stop Seismic Blasting in the Otway Basin
Stop Waste Incinerators
Accessible dental care for everyone
Ban oil and gas drilling in our seas
Quality housing people can afford
“Western Victoria now has a strong, Green, representative in State Parliament, fighting for action on climate change and what people in the regions need.”
- Sarah Mansfield
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Sarah
I live in Geelong, on Wadawurrung Country, with my young family.
As a GP, I spent time working with people who were homeless. This experience highlighted the failure of our social and political systems, being lived by people struggling in our communities every day.
It was what motivated me to serve on local council before having the great privilege of becoming your first Greens State MP.
I hear regularly from constituents who are struggling to make ends meet in Western Victoria. Their stories make it clear that too often, access to housing, affordable food and healthcare is determined by your postcode and income rather than by need. This has to change.
I’m committed to bringing the voices of regional and rural communities to our State Parliament. I’d love to hear what matters most to you and what you want to see change for the better in Western Victoria.
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This week, my Federal Greens colleague @larissawaters announced a plan to address the postcode lottery that is abortion access in Australia. No one should fall through the cracks when it comes to accessing vital healthcare. To address this, the Greens will provide $100m a year to ensure all public hospitals provide abortion services, moving the conversation from legality to affordability and accessibility.
Everyone deserves safe, affordable reproductive healthcare, yet nearly half of public hospitals lack abortion services.
Access to abortions isn’t just about legality —it’s a matter of health equity and human rights. It should be available, affordable, and stigma-free for all.
With the closure of many private abortion facilities in recent years, many women - particularly in regional and remote areas - are left to travel hundreds of kilometres and spend thousands.
The Greens will always prioritise free safe abortions for everyone across Australia.
@australiangreens
This week, my Federal Greens colleague @larissawaters announced a plan to address the postcode lottery that is abortion access in Australia. No one should fall through the cracks when it comes to accessing vital healthcare. To address this, the Greens will provide $100m a year to ensure all public hospitals provide abortion services, moving the conversation from legality to affordability and accessibility.
Everyone deserves safe, affordable reproductive healthcare, yet nearly half of public hospitals lack abortion services.
Access to abortions isn’t just about legality —it’s a matter of health equity and human rights. It should be available, affordable, and stigma-free for all.
With the closure of many private abortion facilities in recent years, many women - particularly in regional and remote areas - are left to travel hundreds of kilometres and spend thousands.
The Greens will always prioritise free safe abortions for everyone across Australia.
@australiangreens
Fires are burning across many parts of Western Victoria today. While it has cooled down, the wind as well as the potential for lightening mean there is ongoing risk. Please stay safe by monitoring emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
Fires are burning across many parts of Western Victoria today. While it has cooled down, the wind as well as the potential for lightening mean there is ongoing risk. Please stay safe by monitoring emergency information emergency.vic.gov.au
Victoria’s trans and gender diverse communities are strong and resilient, but we know they face disproportionate levels of harassment, abuse and violence.
Trans and gender diverse people also face worse outcomes in accessing work, housing, healthcare, legal protections and more.
Supporting trans people means investing in public and affordable housing.
Supporting trans people means breaking down barriers to accessing gender affirming care.
Supporting trans people means raising all income support payments above the poverty line.
Supporting trans people means calling out transphobic rhetoric wherever it exists.
Today and everyday the Greens are committed to celebrating trans and non-binary people.
We will fight for stronger, expanded protections for trans and non-binary people. Discrimination and hate have no place in our community.
Victoria’s trans and gender diverse communities are strong and resilient, but we know they face disproportionate levels of harassment, abuse and violence.
Trans and gender diverse people also face worse outcomes in accessing work, housing, healthcare, legal protections and more.
Supporting trans people means investing in public and affordable housing.
Supporting trans people means breaking down barriers to accessing gender affirming care.
Supporting trans people means raising all income support payments above the poverty line.
Supporting trans people means calling out transphobic rhetoric wherever it exists.
Today and everyday the Greens are committed to celebrating trans and non-binary people.
We will fight for stronger, expanded protections for trans and non-binary people. Discrimination and hate have no place in our community.
What a historic week in Parliament! This week, we -
✍🏻 Introduced a Bill to enshrine access to abortion in the Constitution
🌺 Welcomed @anasinagraybarberio into the Legislative Council - Victoria’s first Pasefika woman in Parliament
🚒 Asked the Government to fund the upgrade of essential yet ageing fire trucks at Mount Rouse CFA
🏭 Called out Labor’s hypocrisy when it comes to waste incineration
as well as advocated for better regional bus networks, longer Velocity trains on the Warrnambool line, and implementation of the Mental Health Royal Commission findings.
With only one sitting week left for 2024, there is still plenty to do to address the many issues and concerns affecting the people of Western Victoria. I’m committed to continuing the work alongside my hardworking Greens colleagues 💚
What a historic week in Parliament! This week, we -
✍🏻 Introduced a Bill to enshrine access to abortion in the Constitution
🌺 Welcomed @anasinagraybarberio into the Legislative Council - Victoria’s first Pasefika woman in Parliament
🚒 Asked the Government to fund the upgrade of essential yet ageing fire trucks at Mount Rouse CFA
🏭 Called out Labor’s hypocrisy when it comes to waste incineration
as well as advocated for better regional bus networks, longer Velocity trains on the Warrnambool line, and implementation of the Mental Health Royal Commission findings.
With only one sitting week left for 2024, there is still plenty to do to address the many issues and concerns affecting the people of Western Victoria. I’m committed to continuing the work alongside my hardworking Greens colleagues 💚
Do you oppose Vivia’s floating gas terminal in Corio Bay? So do we! 🚫
Join our team in letterboxing the streets of Corio and North Shore 📫 inviting the communities surrounding the proposed project to join the campaign and help stop this proposed fossil fuel project in Corio Bay 🐬
Or, if you’re more of a creative type 🧑🎨 help us paint banners for upcoming events on Tuesday 19/11
For more information and to RSVP, head to the link in bio 👆🏼
Do you oppose Vivia’s floating gas terminal in Corio Bay? So do we! 🚫
Join our team in letterboxing the streets of Corio and North Shore 📫 inviting the communities surrounding the proposed project to join the campaign and help stop this proposed fossil fuel project in Corio Bay 🐬
Or, if you’re more of a creative type 🧑🎨 help us paint banners for upcoming events on Tuesday 19/11
For more information and to RSVP, head to the link in bio 👆🏼
People should always have the right to choose when it comes to their body.
Today, the Greens introduced a Bill into the Victorian Parliament that would enshrine abortion services into the Victorian Constitution.
At a time when abortion is being increasingly politicised, we must protect people’s right to choose when it comes to their bodies.
Reproductive rights have been hard-won, but it’s clear the fight isn’t over.
As we move towards the second reading of this Bill, we’d love you to support our campaign by signing the pledge or sharing this tile with your friends on social media. The more people who participate in this conversation, the better.
People should always have the right to choose when it comes to their body.
Today, the Greens introduced a Bill into the Victorian Parliament that would enshrine abortion services into the Victorian Constitution.
At a time when abortion is being increasingly politicised, we must protect people’s right to choose when it comes to their bodies.
Reproductive rights have been hard-won, but it’s clear the fight isn’t over.
As we move towards the second reading of this Bill, we’d love you to support our campaign by signing the pledge or sharing this tile with your friends on social media. The more people who participate in this conversation, the better.
If you’re putting off mental healthcare because you can’t afford it, you’re not alone.
Last week, the @australiangreens launched their policy to ensure every Australian has access to free and unlimited mental healthcare.
Nobody should be forced to go without the critical mental health support they need due to unnecessary barriers like cost.
Find out more ➡️ greens.org.au/mental-health
And if the cost of living is affecting your access to health services, fill out our survey ➡️ bit.ly/greenshealthsurvey
If you’re putting off mental healthcare because you can’t afford it, you’re not alone.
Last week, the @australiangreens launched their policy to ensure every Australian has access to free and unlimited mental healthcare.
Nobody should be forced to go without the critical mental health support they need due to unnecessary barriers like cost.
Find out more ➡️ greens.org.au/mental-health
And if the cost of living is affecting your access to health services, fill out our survey ➡️ bit.ly/greenshealthsurvey
Victoria’s transition off gas is happening far too slowly. Gas is bad for people’s health, bad for household budgets and bad for our climate. Labor needs to pick up the pace and do everything in its power to minimise Victoria’s need for this expensive, pollution, asthma-inducing fossil fuel.
Victoria’s transition off gas is happening far too slowly. Gas is bad for people’s health, bad for household budgets and bad for our climate. Labor needs to pick up the pace and do everything in its power to minimise Victoria’s need for this expensive, pollution, asthma-inducing fossil fuel.
Last week was a big week in Parliament for housing, pill testing, voluntary assisted dying and our Party Room as we farewelled the formidable Samantha Ratnam.
We:
🧱 Announced our plans for a public builder that would see the Victorian government build homes to be rented and sold to first-home buyers at below-market prices, saving them thousands of dollars
💊 Passed a pill testing bill 🥳 locking in 10 mobile testing sites at festivals across the state and a fixed testing site in Melbourne CBD. This will save lives, in particular for the upcoming summer festival season
👩⚕️ Introduced a Bill to reform Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Victoria, to reform the state’s lagging regulations
👋 And on Thursday, we farewelled @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, a trusted friend and colleague, after 7 years of service in the Upper House. It was a bittersweet farewell, as we wish her all the best in her campaign to turn Wills Green.
With just two sitting weeks left for the year, there is still a lot of work to do. I’m looking forward to getting back to Geelong and continuing to bring the issues of Western Victoria to the Parliament and continue to advocate for people and the planet.
Last week was a big week in Parliament for housing, pill testing, voluntary assisted dying and our Party Room as we farewelled the formidable Samantha Ratnam.
We:
🧱 Announced our plans for a public builder that would see the Victorian government build homes to be rented and sold to first-home buyers at below-market prices, saving them thousands of dollars
💊 Passed a pill testing bill 🥳 locking in 10 mobile testing sites at festivals across the state and a fixed testing site in Melbourne CBD. This will save lives, in particular for the upcoming summer festival season
👩⚕️ Introduced a Bill to reform Voluntary Assisted Dying laws in Victoria, to reform the state’s lagging regulations
👋 And on Thursday, we farewelled @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, a trusted friend and colleague, after 7 years of service in the Upper House. It was a bittersweet farewell, as we wish her all the best in her campaign to turn Wills Green.
With just two sitting weeks left for the year, there is still a lot of work to do. I’m looking forward to getting back to Geelong and continuing to bring the issues of Western Victoria to the Parliament and continue to advocate for people and the planet.
The Melbourne Cup certainly doesn’t stop the nation any more - every year there are fewer and fewer spectators drawn to this carnival of gambling-fuelled animal cruelty.
Join me and many others in saying Nup to the Cup this year - sign the petition at the link in my bio
#nuptothecup #melbournecup
The Melbourne Cup certainly doesn’t stop the nation any more - every year there are fewer and fewer spectators drawn to this carnival of gambling-fuelled animal cruelty.
Join me and many others in saying Nup to the Cup this year - sign the petition at the link in my bio
#nuptothecup #melbournecup
Yesterday, we farewelled the formidable @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, as she continues the fight for her community in contesting the federal seat of Wills. It marks the end of seven years of incredible leadership.
It has been such a privilege to have been able to sit alongside Samantha for the past 2 years, and experience her mentorship and friendship.
She’s left an extraordinary legacy, and I’ll miss her so much.
Yesterday, we farewelled the formidable @samantharatnam from the Victorian Parliament, as she continues the fight for her community in contesting the federal seat of Wills. It marks the end of seven years of incredible leadership.
It has been such a privilege to have been able to sit alongside Samantha for the past 2 years, and experience her mentorship and friendship.
She’s left an extraordinary legacy, and I’ll miss her so much.
