Steph Cooke MP
Member for Cootamundra

Monday, 10 November 2025​ Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke is encouraging residents across the Cootamundra electorate to pause and reflect this Remembrance Day. Services will be held in most communities to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served our nation in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Ms Cooke said that local participation ensures the legacy of veterans continues to be honoured and remembered. “Every town and village across t

​​Wednesday, 16 September 2020​ RSLs and schools in the Cootamundra electorate are amongst a range of community organisations eligible to apply for NSW Government funding to deliver projects that improve veteran wellbeing and celebrate their important contributions to society. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Anzac Community Grants Program provides organisations up to $2,000 to commence, enhance or complete a local community project as part of a commemorative and

​​Tuesday, 1 September 2020​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging local veterans to take part in digital focus groups to inform the NSW Government’s first whole-of-government strategy for veterans and their families in the state. The strategy will bring together all work being done by government departments and agencies into one coherent statement. Ms Cooke said it was vital veterans and their families shape government strategy to ensure they are supported and

​​Monday, 31 August 2020​ Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is encouraging the community to support Legacy Week, the annual appeal to care for the families of veterans who have served for our country. Ms Cooke said funds raised from Legacy Week assist approximately 60,000 people with services such as counselling, housing, medical, advocacy and social support. “In a normal year we would see Legacy badges on lapels across our communities, a visible show of support for the fam

​​Tuesday, 18 August 2020​ The community has paused to remember the Australian lives lost in the Vietnam War 54 years ago. Also known as Long Tan Day, Vietnam Veterans' Day falls on 18 August each year. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said the Battle of Long Tan was a significant battle and its anniversary now serves as a commemoration of all Australian soldiers who fought in the war. “Australians have not always remembered and recognised Vietnam Veterans in the way they