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 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 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.
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Protect Abortion Rights
No Gas Terminal for Corio Bay
Stop Supermaket Price Gouging
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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To all those who continue to show up and advocate for the people of Gaza, we must keep going. We saw last week in Victoria that pressure works.
After continued advocacy from the community, which the Greens have echoed in the parliament, the Victorian Labor government revealed that they have not continued the MOU with the Israeli Ministry of Defence, and they have let their partnership with Elbit systems (an Iraeli weapons manufacturer) lapse.
A small but very significant outcome.
To all those who continue to show up and advocate for the people of Gaza, we must keep going. We saw last week in Victoria that pressure works.
After continued advocacy from the community, which the Greens have echoed in the parliament, the Victorian Labor government revealed that they have not continued the MOU with the Israeli Ministry of Defence, and they have let their partnership with Elbit systems (an Iraeli weapons manufacturer) lapse.
A small but very significant outcome.
Our Parliaments, at a state and federal level, aren’t truly representative of society if people with a disability aren’t represented.
Today is International Day of People with Disability. In recognition of this years’ theme of “amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”, the @australiangreens annouced a plan will enable people with a disability to lead at a local and Federal level.
People with a disability deserve representatives in Parliament, community-led events free from corporate profiteering, and well-funded advocacy organisations. Having these three things would enable us to build real disability community power.
You can learn more about the @australiangreens plans for disability leadership here ➡️ greens.org.au/disability
Our Parliaments, at a state and federal level, aren’t truly representative of society if people with a disability aren’t represented.
Today is International Day of People with Disability. In recognition of this years’ theme of “amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”, the @australiangreens annouced a plan will enable people with a disability to lead at a local and Federal level.
People with a disability deserve representatives in Parliament, community-led events free from corporate profiteering, and well-funded advocacy organisations. Having these three things would enable us to build real disability community power.
You can learn more about the @australiangreens plans for disability leadership here ➡️ greens.org.au/disability
Got in before the bats/possums/rats/bugs/birds/kids this afternoon! #growyourown
It was incredible to see so many members of the local community in Norlane over the weekend to protest the Viva Gas Terminal
There can be no new coal and gas projects in a climate emergency. The science is absolutely clear and it’s astounding that the state government would even consider a new floating gas terminal right here in Corio Bay.
The Geelong community want a safe future and they want to protect the beautiful environment in Corio Bay, but they also want to protect the health and safety of residents of Geelong.
The community of Geelong are saying no, it’s time that the Labor state government listened.
@geelong_sustainability #RenewablesNotGas #NoViva
It was incredible to see so many members of the local community in Norlane over the weekend to protest the Viva Gas Terminal
There can be no new coal and gas projects in a climate emergency. The science is absolutely clear and it’s astounding that the state government would even consider a new floating gas terminal right here in Corio Bay.
The Geelong community want a safe future and they want to protect the beautiful environment in Corio Bay, but they also want to protect the health and safety of residents of Geelong.
The community of Geelong are saying no, it’s time that the Labor state government listened.
@geelong_sustainability #RenewablesNotGas #NoViva
It’s time for Labor to stop taking advantage of oral health therapists. Despite being highly qualified, they aren’t paid anywhere near what other allied health professionals are who are similarly skilled. Dental health is critical for general health, but public dental is woefully inadequate in Victoria. The one program Labor spruik any time they’re asked about public dental is Smile Squad - the dental bus that visits schools. And even that program is dependent on a shamefully underpaid workforce.
For over a year they have been asking the state government for fair pay, and I’ve been echoing those calls - yet Labor won’t listen. It’s time they did the right thing and paid oral health therapists what they deserve.
#publicdentalhealth #dental #oralhealthcare #fairpay
It’s time for Labor to stop taking advantage of oral health therapists. Despite being highly qualified, they aren’t paid anywhere near what other allied health professionals are who are similarly skilled. Dental health is critical for general health, but public dental is woefully inadequate in Victoria. The one program Labor spruik any time they’re asked about public dental is Smile Squad - the dental bus that visits schools. And even that program is dependent on a shamefully underpaid workforce.
For over a year they have been asking the state government for fair pay, and I’ve been echoing those calls - yet Labor won’t listen. It’s time they did the right thing and paid oral health therapists what they deserve.
#publicdentalhealth #dental #oralhealthcare #fairpay
We’ve reached the final day of the final week of the parliamentary year for 2024! We have had highs and lows and the lesson learnt is that pressure works. We have applied pressure on the government, we want them to go further and faster on everything when it comes to climate, housing and cost of living. We have been fighting everyday and we have been getting outcomes!
We’ve reached the final day of the final week of the parliamentary year for 2024! We have had highs and lows and the lesson learnt is that pressure works. We have applied pressure on the government, we want them to go further and faster on everything when it comes to climate, housing and cost of living. We have been fighting everyday and we have been getting outcomes!
This year, we’ve seen at least 15 national temperature records broken across the world. That’s meant deadly heatwaves in places like Thailand, the Philippines, and India, but also hurricanes decimate entire towns in the US, and flash flooding kill hundreds in Kenya. Our pacific island neighbours are facing an existential threat with sea level rise already occuring - as my colleagues @anasinagraybarberio & @elleninmelbourne spoke about so powerfully at @risingtide.aus in #Newcastle
That’s all just at 1.5 degree increase in temperature. This year is shaping up to be the hottest on record. And it’s likely to be one of the coolest we’ll ever experience again. Let that sink in! @australiangreens @victoriangreens
This year, we’ve seen at least 15 national temperature records broken across the world. That’s meant deadly heatwaves in places like Thailand, the Philippines, and India, but also hurricanes decimate entire towns in the US, and flash flooding kill hundreds in Kenya. Our pacific island neighbours are facing an existential threat with sea level rise already occuring - as my colleagues @anasinagraybarberio & @elleninmelbourne spoke about so powerfully at @risingtide.aus in #Newcastle
That’s all just at 1.5 degree increase in temperature. This year is shaping up to be the hottest on record. And it’s likely to be one of the coolest we’ll ever experience again. Let that sink in! @australiangreens @victoriangreens
Today marks two years since my swearing in to the Victorian Parliament. I felt incredibly excited (and a little overwhelmed!) about all there was to learn about representing the people of Western Victoria in the Legislative Council. I got into politics because I wanted to improve people’s health and wellbeing - the policies and decisions made by governments have such a big impact. If you’d told me back then that every week we go into parliament we would be helping to influence better outcomes for the health and wellbeing of communities, I wouldn’t have believed you. I am filled with incredible pride at the changes the state Greens team have fought for and achieved. It’s been a busy two years, but it feels like we’re just getting started.
Today marks two years since my swearing in to the Victorian Parliament. I felt incredibly excited (and a little overwhelmed!) about all there was to learn about representing the people of Western Victoria in the Legislative Council. I got into politics because I wanted to improve people’s health and wellbeing - the policies and decisions made by governments have such a big impact. If you’d told me back then that every week we go into parliament we would be helping to influence better outcomes for the health and wellbeing of communities, I wouldn’t have believed you. I am filled with incredible pride at the changes the state Greens team have fought for and achieved. It’s been a busy two years, but it feels like we’re just getting started.
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I support the UNiTE campaign running 16 days of activism across the globe from Nov 25 - Dec 10. Follow @zontageelong @zontaballarat for how you can get involved. Looking out over a sea of orange gives me hope. Knowing there are so many strong, resilient and hardworking people committed to changing the system! But we need this to translate into action - not just words - from decision makers. 85 women this year whose lives were taken at the hands of men - and we know there will be more before 2024 ends. This needs to stop - and we cannot stop until it does.
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. I support the UNiTE campaign running 16 days of activism across the globe from Nov 25 - Dec 10. Follow @zontageelong @zontaballarat for how you can get involved. Looking out over a sea of orange gives me hope. Knowing there are so many strong, resilient and hardworking people committed to changing the system! But we need this to translate into action - not just words - from decision makers. 85 women this year whose lives were taken at the hands of men - and we know there will be more before 2024 ends. This needs to stop - and we cannot stop until it does.
Check out our posters!! (my kids named the seal ‘Kevin’) 🦭
Preparations are underway for next weekend’s PROTEST PICNIC! This week, we came together under the creative guidance of the ultra talented @lozzzgreen to create some eye-catching signs for next Saturday’s picnic. Join us next Saturday from 11 am at Moorpanyal Park, North Shore, for a community get-together to show the growing opposition to VIVA Energy’s proposed floating gas terminal in Corio Bay.
At the event, you’ll hear from @geelongrenewablesnotgas about how you can get involved 🚫🚢🐬
To RSVP, head over to @geelong_sustainability 👉🏼
Check out our posters!! (my kids named the seal ‘Kevin’) 🦭
Preparations are underway for next weekend’s PROTEST PICNIC! This week, we came together under the creative guidance of the ultra talented @lozzzgreen to create some eye-catching signs for next Saturday’s picnic. Join us next Saturday from 11 am at Moorpanyal Park, North Shore, for a community get-together to show the growing opposition to VIVA Energy’s proposed floating gas terminal in Corio Bay.
At the event, you’ll hear from @geelongrenewablesnotgas about how you can get involved 🚫🚢🐬
To RSVP, head over to @geelong_sustainability 👉🏼
This Sunday marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign led annually by the United Nations to bring together communities around the world to join the call to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.
This Sunday, I’ll be marching from 55 Ryrie Street to Johnstone Park for the Zonta Club of Geelong’s Launch Event. This is a free event - all you need to do is wear some orange and join in the chorus of people advocating for societal and political change to end the epidemic of family violence in our communities.
For more information, head to @zontageelong
This Sunday marks the beginning of 16 Days of Activism, a global campaign led annually by the United Nations to bring together communities around the world to join the call to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence.
This Sunday, I’ll be marching from 55 Ryrie Street to Johnstone Park for the Zonta Club of Geelong’s Launch Event. This is a free event - all you need to do is wear some orange and join in the chorus of people advocating for societal and political change to end the epidemic of family violence in our communities.
For more information, head to @zontageelong
If Labor doesn`t want waste incinerators in their own electorates, then where exactly should they go? Of course, no one wants these in their backyard because they are awful - for health, for the environment, for the climate, and they totally undermine the efforts to reduce waste.
It`s time Victorian Labor binned waste incinerators for good.
If Labor doesn`t want waste incinerators in their own electorates, then where exactly should they go? Of course, no one wants these in their backyard because they are awful - for health, for the environment, for the climate, and they totally undermine the efforts to reduce waste.
It`s time Victorian Labor binned waste incinerators for good.
