Member for Lowan Emma Kealy has written the following Christmas message to residents of the Lowan electorate.
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of 2018 I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Lowan electorate a very merry Christmas, and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.

The Christmas holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to reflect on the important things in life.

Holidays can bring great moments of joy and hopefully long stretches of relaxation. I hope everyone enjoys this time, but also remains vigilant and safe on the roads, in our waterways, pools, out in nature and even in the backyard.

As the festive season brings with it an array of shopping needs I encourage everyone to shop locally to support our local traders and economy.

It has been a privilege to represent and work for the people of Lowan in 2017. For me it has been a busy and fulfilling year and I have greatly enjoyed the diversity of individuals, groups and organisations I have worked with to help make western Victoria a better place.

The strength and generosity of our rural communities is one of our greatest assets. Please take the time to look out for others in our community, to extend the hand of friendship and offer the spirit of Christmas to those around you.

Again, I wish everyone across the Lowan electorate a merry Christmas, and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.

Emma Kealy
Member for Lowan
Pictured above: Emma Kealy with Emily Preston, a Year 5 student at Haven Primary School, who designed Ms Kealy's 2017 Christmas card.