Mike has been working hard in the community on a wide variety of issues as you will see from the Photo Gallery below. Click on any image below to view a larger version of the picture. For a 300 dpi PDF formatted image of Mike suitable for publication, please click here.


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Ancient Buddha RelicsAncient Buddha Relics

 

I took pleasure in opening a special display on behalf of the Premier of Buddha relics held recently at the Perth Town Hall.

 

 

Many of the Buddha relics, which are currently touring the world, were more than 2,500 years old.

 

Burrendah Primary SchoolBurrendah Primary School

 

I recently represented the Minister for Water at a special ceremony at the Burrendah Primary School to acknowledge their Waterwise Program.

 

 

Science specialist teacher Sherryl Crouch, Dr Nahan, school councillors Jessica Mac and Jacob England and Principal Jayne Ebsworthy with the school's Waterwise folder.

 

Shelley Resident Turns 100Shelley Resident Turns 100

 

Mrs Jean King, who taught ballroom dancing for more than 80 years, shows Dr Nahan she can still dance at 100 years old.

 

 

Mrs King had five generations of her family attend the special afternoon tea that was held to celebrate her 100th birthday.

 

Perth Region NRMHerald Avenue Senior's Quiz Night

 

Mayor Delle Donne and Dr Nahan attended the presentation of a $250,000 cheque by Minister Faragher to Mr Boothman from the Perth Region Natural Resource Management to help reduce nutrient pollution entering the Canning River.

 

 

Dr Nahan and his staff attended the recent Herald Avenue Senior Citizen's Quiz Night. Although some of the questions proved to be a challenge, they managed to have a great time and to come in third overall.

 

Parkwood Primary Anzac CeremonyParkwood Primary Anzac Ceremony

 

Several young students read out their own personal tributes that they had written at the Anzac Ceremony.

 

 

Dr Nahan joined the students to lay a wreath in memory of all the military personnel who have served Australia.

 

Public Library Funding IncreasedPublic Library Funding Increased

 

Armadale Librarian Patricia Walker, Dr Nahan and Riverton Librarian Judi Willmott listen as the Minister for Culture and the Arts announces the increase in public library funding.

 

 

Dr Nahan and Minister John Day at the Riverton Library where the Minister announced that the public library funding would also be indexed to the CPI for the next three years.

 

Riverton RSL Anzac DinnerPublic Library Funding

 

Jim Wright, President of the Riverton RSL; Brigadier Geoff Hand; Dr Dennis Jensen, Member for Tangney; Bill Gaynor, President of the RSL WA; Dr Nahan and Terry Reynolds, President of the Cannington RSL attending the Anzac Dinner.

 

 

Dr Mike Nahan joined City of Canning Library Service Manager Judi Willmott and Mayor Joe Delle Donne at the Riverton Library to lend his support for ongoing public library funds to meet community expectations.

 

Chinese Photography DelegationChinese Photography Delegation

 

Dr Nahan recently hosted a lunch for a Chinese photography delegation that was visiting WA to take photos for an exhibition in China. This is one of their shots of the Pinnacles.

 

 

The delegation visited many places in Western Australia and were particularly taken with our rugged coastline as this photograph of the sea rushing over rocks shows.

 

WA Chinese Chamber Commerce Migrant StoryWA Chinese Chamber Commerce Migrant Story

 

Dr Neale Fong, Dr Nahan and Dr CV Raj all spoke on their migrant story with WACCC President Jimmy Yong.

 

 

Dr Nahan addresses members of the WA Chinese Chamber of Commerce about his own migrant story.

 

Riverton Primary School Harmony DayRiverton Primary School Harmony Day

 

Dr Nahan with ESL teacher Nanette Coleman and the students learning about kite making.

 

 

Dr Nahan talks with some of the young students about their kite making.

 

Southlands Willetton Rotary FairSouthlands Willetton Rotary Fair

 

Dr Nahan and the young Aboriginal dance troupe that performed the opening ceremony of the fair.

 

 

Dr Nahan joined members of the community and the young Aboriginal dancers in the smoking ceremony.

 

International Women's DayInternational Women's Day

 

Mrs Mary Robertson, President of the Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Club speaks to the more than 80 guests at the Morning Tea about her life's experiences.

 

 

Dr Nahan with the speakers at the Morning Tea - Dr Nyuk Nahan, Mrs Mary Robertson from the Herald Avenue Seniors Club and Morgan Doty from Lynwood Senior High School.

 

Community Safety ConcernsCommunity Safety Concerns

 

Residents met near the corner of Hossack Avenue and Willeri Drive to discuss their safety concerns about the number of crashes at that intersection.

 

 

Mayor Joe Della Donne and five City of Canning Councillors plus a representative from my office attended to talk to the community members.

 

Student Wins State Worldskills CompetitionStudent Wins State Worldskills Competition

 

Rossmoyne Senior High School VET construction student Joshua Orr shows Dr Nahan the garden seat that he made to win the Worldskills Competition and a trip to Brisbane to compete in the national event.

 

 

Joshua shows Dr Nahan some of the other wood items he has made as part of his VET construction course at Rossmoyne Senior High School.

 

Australia Day 2010 Australia Day 2010

 

Willetton Scouts raise the Australian flag at the Rotary Club of Rossmoyne's Aussie Breakfast.

 

 

Families becoming Australian Citizens enjoy the Australia Day breakfast at the City of Canning.

 

Liberal Party Christmas CocktailsLiberal Party Christmas Cocktails

 

Dr Nahan, The Premier Colin Barnett and Ms Hamida Ashari, Consul General of Malaysia, Perth.

 

 

The Rossmoyne SHS Senior Quartet kindly played several pieces for the guests at the function.

 

Liberal Party Christmas CocktailsLiberal Party Christmas Cocktails

 

Dr Nahan and his wife Nyuk and some of the guests enjoying the Christmas atmosphere.

 

 

The Rossmoyne SHS Junior Quartet entertained the guests with their chamber music.

 

Riverton Telephone ExchangeRiverton Telephone Exchange

 

The graffiti that was on the Riverton Telephone Exchange.

 

 

The Riverton Telephone Exchange after the graffiti was cleaned off.

 

205 Bus Route Deviation205 Bus Route Deviation

 

Jim Glennie, Dr Nahan, Christian Porter and Patricia Glennie celebrate the new 205 bus route through Shelley and Rossmoyne that will allow seniors from nearby retirement villages to catch the bus.

 

 

Dr Nahan took the opportunity to catch the first bus on the new route and was very pleased to see so many seniors from Shelley and Rossmoyne taking advantage of the bus.

 

Dr Nahan meets with LHMURemembrance Day

 

Dr Nahan met with secretary Dave Kelly and a constituent about the wage campaign for cleaners, gardeners and education assistants.

 

 

Dr Nahan joined the staff and students of Orana Primary School and laid a wreath at their Remembrance Day celebrations.

 

ParliamentParliament

 

Dr Nahan and the Liberal Team at Parliament House.

 

 

Perth's historic Parliament House, which opened in 1904.

 


India's 62nd Anniversary CelebrationsIndia's 62nd Anniversary Celebrations

 

Dr Nahan addresses the crowd at the 62nd Anniversary of the Independence of India.

 

 

Colourful dancers perform at the Indian Independence celebrations.

 


Riverton Roos Quiz NightRiverton Roos Quiz Night

 

Mike and his staff and their partners enjoying the fun of the quiz night.

 

 

The Macarena competition at the quiz night was a lot of fun.

 


Community BreakfastRiverton Rossmoyne Bowling Club

 

Some of the community members attending a breakfast where Mary Robertson, President of the Herald Avenue Senior Citizens, was honoured for her services to the community.

 

 

Member Keith Brown with the new synthetic bowling green named after him.

 


Tax Help CentreTax Help Centre

 

Dr Nahan meets Mary Munnelly who is the Australian Taxation Office coordinator for the Tax Help Program.

 

 

Dr Nahan and Research Officer Godfrey Lowe learn more about the Tax Help Centre from volunteer Mr Osmund Perera.

 


Tougher Graffiti FinesTougher Graffiti Fines

 

Attorney-General Christian Porter and Dr Nahan inspect graffiti vandalism in Willetton.

 

 

Some of the graffiti on Telstra's Riverton Telephone Exchange on Modillion Avenue, Riverton.

 


Herald Avenue Seniors AGMHerald Avenue Seniors AGM

 

Dr Nahan addresses the members at their Annual General Meeting.

 

 

President Mary Robertson introduces the new committee to the members.

 


African Community Association of WA Roe 6 Noise Wall

 

Representatives Matenui Marial, Bol Bol Cienggan and Eli Magok Manyol, the new President of the African Community Association of WA, met with Dr Nahan.

 

 

Dr Nahan talks to local resident Andy Pullen and reporter Tristan Lavalette about the low noise wall at Roe 6.

 


Sikh Temple VisitSikh Temple Visit

 

Dr Nahan and his wife Nyuk joined fellow MPs Ian Britza and Michael Sutherland and Sikh dignitaries for a visit to the Sikh Temple in Canning Vale.

 

 

It was an honour to visit the Sikh Temple and to learn more about the Sikh community and its customs.

 


Youth ParliamentYouth Parliament

 

Dr Nahan with Rossmoyne Senior High School student Matthew Clark at the Youth Parliament.

 

 

Dr Nahan acts as Speaker in the Legislative Assembly at the Youth Parliament.

 


Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Shop Forum
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Shop Forum

 

Dr Nyuk Nahan, Mike Nahan, Patti Chong and Ajahn Brahm prior to the very popular Coffee Shop Forum on A Buddha In The Office.

 

 

Dr Nahan asks a question about karma to Ajahn Brahm and fellow panelists, Patti Chong, Jimmy Yong, Rosita Strangl and Dr Sven Ostring.

 


Premier Barnett visits the
Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Centre
Premier Barnett visits the
Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Centre

 

Premier Barnett talking with Ken and Audrey Duperouzel and Mary Donovan with Mike Nahan.

 

 

Premier Barnett about to let quilting ladies cut up his tie. Both escaped unscathed!

 


Rossmoyne Senior High SchoolRossmoyne Senior High School

 

Dr Nahan, P&C President Helene Ostrini, Principal Terry Sanbrook and Hon Christian Porter view Rossmoyne's development plans.

 

 

Dr Nahan and Year 10 students Alexis Hunt, Carissa Dyall and Sydney Fowler from Rossmoyne Senior High School enjoy participating in a liquid nitrogen science experiment.

 


Canning Men's ShedCanning Men's Shed

 

Members of the Canning Men's Shed meet three times a week to enjoy each other's camaraderie and to make wooden toys for needy children.

 

 

Canning Men's Shed organizers Eddie Hames and David Charlton with many of the wooden toys that the members have made.

 




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