Our community has been dealing with a number of challenges lately, making it difficult for many to visit my offices, so I really want to make sure I'm out there hearing about the issues that are important to you.

This year I have 17 mobile office locations lined up, and I'm really looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible.

My focus is on ensuring that everyone who lives in the electorate of Cowper has the opportunity to have their say, and one way that I do this is through my mobile offices.

I have a saying "people before politics", and this mantra reminds me every day not to lose focus on what's important. I'm here to listen.

My first mobile office was in Stuarts Point, followed by Willawarrin and Eungai Creek.

Spending time understanding what's important to you means I can assist you and represent you when I am in Canberra advocating for local issues.

If there is a matter you want to raise with me I am here to listen. While it's not possible to meet with each and every one of you, there are a number of ways you can get in touch.

I have mobile offices coming up in Kempsey, Crescent Head, Nambucca Heads and Bowraville.

Keep an eye on my Facebook page, local newspapers and community notice boards for the dates, and more locations to be announced shortly.

Share your thoughts at my website, call 5507 9555, or email: pat.conaghan.mp@aph.gov.au. I look forward to catching up with you soon.