RIFAI A. RAHEEM

With over 30 years of local community service experience, Rifai has consistently strived to improve the quality of life for the working people and foster entrepreneurship. His efforts include successfully accessing government grants to launch new and important projects to support the community.

My Vision for Tarneit

Guided by the Greens’ values of social justice, ecological sustainability, grassroots democracy, and peace, I am committed to building a Tarneit where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

My Main Focus

Community

Safe & Inclusive Community Building

  • Programs and Initiative

    Develop community programs that encourage inclusivity, such as cultural festivals, community sports leagues, and educational workshops.

  • Safety Measures

    Work with local law enforcement to improve neighborhood watch programs, increase street lighting, and promote public safety campaigns.

  • Engagement

    Establish regular town hall meetings and forums to give residents a voice and encourage active participation in community decisions.

Infrastructure

Advocating for Better Public Transport Network

  • Lobbying for Funding

    Collaborate with state and federal governments to secure funding for public transport projects.

  • Community Input

    Conduct surveys and forums to gather input on the most needed routes and services.

  • Partnerships

    Work with private transport companies to enhance the existing network and explore innovative solutions like shuttle services or ride-sharing programs.

Economy

Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Support for Startups

    Create business incubators and offer mentorship programs to support new entrepreneurs.

  • Innovation Hubs

    Establish innovation hubs and co-working spaces to foster collaboration among local businesses.

  • Training and Resources

    Provide training programs, workshops, and resources to help small businesses thrive and stay competitive.

Environmental Sustainability

Encouraging More Plants and More Parks for a Clean Environment

  • Green Spaces

    Increase the number of parks and green spaces, and ensure they are well-maintained.

  • Tree Planting

    Launch tree-planting initiatives and collaborate with local schools and organizations to involve the community.

  • Sustainable Practices

    Promote recycling programs, reduce waste, and encourage the use of renewable energy sources in public spaces.

Campaign Support

Support our campaign by contributing your time, efforts, and donations. 

Our Future Plans

Check out our future plan and vision for the Brinbeal ward and Wyndham City.

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SECURING MORE FOR TARNEIT

Experienced community leader, unionist, and social entrepreneur, who is a resident of Brinbeal Ward, is running for the upcoming Wyndham City Council election to represent Brinbeal Ward.

Advocating for the road connection between Hogans Road and Wyndham Vale to unlock vital road access across our city.

Supporting the creation of a dedicated Community Advisory Committee for the future Sayers Major Town Centre that is owned by ratepayers at 1160 Sayers Road.
Supporting the duplication of Tarneit Road from Sayers Road to Leakes Road.
Securing funding for vital sporting facilities in Riverdale that are yet to be built because of Council delays.

Fighting for funding to deliver the
future Riverdale Aquatic Facility.

WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL- BRINBEAL WARD

Building a Better Future for our community

We aim to create a safe and inclusive community, improve the public transport network, stimulate economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhance environmental sustainability by increasing the number of parks and planting more greenery.

WHY YOU SHOULD Vote for RIFAI

Experienced community leader, unionist, and social entrepreneur, who is a resident of Western Region of Metro Melbourne, is running for the upcoming State Election to represent Western Region of Metro.

State Election 2026​

How to Vote?

Check out the Victorian Electoral Map to find your ward.

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Thank you to everyone who spoke with us while door knocking in Tarneit today. Your support and conversations are helping build a stronger voice for the change Tarneit deserves. Our Campaign details: linktr.ee/rifai.arm

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Years of underfunding have left many public schools struggling to meet growing demand, while educators continue to do more with less. Investing in fair wages, improved working conditions, and properly funded public schools is an investment in our children's future and in a stronger, fairer Victoria. #aeu #Victorianteachers #tarneitcommunity #hopperscrossingcommunity ... See MoreSee Less

Years of underfunding have left many public schools struggling to meet growing demand, while educators continue to do more with less. Investing in fair wages, improved working conditions, and properly funded public schools is an investment in our childrens future and in a stronger, fairer Victoria. #aeu #Victorianteachers #tarneitcommunity #hopperscrossingcommunity

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I appreciate everyone who responded to our Tarneit Community Survey.

After distributing more than 25,000 survey flyers, we've heard a clear message from our community. The top priorities are better public transport, a Tarneit Hospital, improved healthcare, more investment in education, and the roads and infrastructure needed for our growing community.

Your feedback is strengthening our campaign and helping us fight for the investment Tarneit deserves. Thank you for making your voice heard.
Find more about our campaigns (link in the bio): linktr.ee/rifai.arm

#greensofthewest #tarneitcommunity #hopperscrossingcommunity #better_buses #tarneithospital #tarneitpublictransport
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I appreciate everyone who responded to our Tarneit Community Survey.

After distributing more than 25,000 survey flyers, weve heard a clear message from our community. The top priorities are better public transport, a Tarneit Hospital, improved healthcare, more investment in education, and the roads and infrastructure needed for our growing community.

Your feedback is strengthening our campaign and helping us fight for the investment Tarneit deserves. Thank you for making your voice heard.
Find more about our campaigns (link in the bio): https://linktr.ee/rifai.arm

#greensofthewest #tarneitcommunity #hopperscrossingcommunity #better_buses #tarneithospital #tarneitpublictransportImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

Tarneit is ready for change!

Today we knocked on doors across our community, listening to residents who are tired of being overlooked while our suburbs continue to grow.
Together, we can send a strong message this November: Tarneit deserves better, and together we can make it happen. Join the campaign: linktr.ee/rifai.arm #rifai4brinbeal #greensofthewest #VictorianGreens #tarneitcommunity #hopperscrossing
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Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat with us at Hoppers Crossing Station last night. Your stories of delays, missed connections, and lost opportunities made one thing clear: our growing communities deserves a public transport system that is reliable, frequent, and connected.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/vic/campaigns/better-public-transport-tarneit

#VictorianGreens #greensofthewest #hopperscommunity #tarneitcommunity #publictransport #better_busses
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Thank you to everyone who stopped to chat with us at Hoppers Crossing Station last night. Your stories of delays, missed connections, and lost opportunities made one thing clear: our growing communities deserves a public transport system that is reliable, frequent, and connected.
Join the campaign: https://greens.org.au/vic/campaigns/better-public-transport-tarneit

#victoriangreens #greensofthewest #hopperscommunity #tarneitcommunity #publictransport #better_busses
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Rifai's Political Engagements

I have been engaging the politicians for the benefit of the communities, irrespective of their politics.

My Bio

Rifai Abdul Raheem has proudly called Wyndham home for over 12 years. As a father of school-aged children who attend local schools, Rifai understands first-hand the needs, hopes, and challenges of families across Melbourne’s west.

With over 30 years of experience in community service, Rifai has been a consistent advocate for working people, small businesses, and grassroots-led change. He has successfully accessed government funding to deliver vital projects that support local wellbeing, youth empowerment, and social cohesion.

Rifai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and a Master’s in Entrepreneurship—an academic foundation that underpins his innovative and solution-focused approach. He has founded and led several community organisations, working closely with Wyndham’s multicultural and multifaith communities to promote inclusivity, unity, and representation.

As a proud member of the Victorian Greens, Rifai is deeply committed to social justice, climate action, better public services, and fairness for all. Since becoming the local Greens convenor, he has helped energise the movement in Tarneit, where the 2025 Senate results showed a remarkable 5.65% swing toward the Greens. His leadership has resonated strongly across the region, particularly among young people, diverse communities, and those advocating for a fairer and more sustainable future.

Most recently, Rifai ran as the Greens candidate in the Werribee by-election following the resignation of former Treasurer Tim Pallas—amplifying the voice of ordinary residents and offering a real alternative rooted in community care and progressive values.

Known for his respectful collaboration with local councillors, Members of Parliament, and community groups, Rifai continues to be a trusted advocate and changemaker working to build a better Western Metro for all.