Ryan was raised in Dapto NSW, where he attended Dapto high and later the university of Wollongong, before becoming a teacher at Lake Illawarra high school, Ryan has always been a proud and active member of the Wollongong community. Ryan worked to improve our community for some time in the public service, before being elected to the Legislative assembly of NSW in the seat of Keira in 2011. Since then he has worked closely with the Illawarra community to improve local services, community programs, and outcomes, securing a better future for the Illawarra. Since gaining Government in 2023, the Labor party and Ryan have even grater opportunity to improve our communities, Ryan was made Minister for Health and Minister for Regional Health in 2023 and since then has implemented many important reforms to improve our health sector in its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Check out this recent statement Ryan made supporting local sport in our community!

If you are a constituent and have an issue you need help with please check our 'how can I help?' menu and do not hesitate to contact Ryan's electoral office, please check out our levels of Government page to ensure you are contacting your representative at the correct level of Government to best resolve your issue.

If your issue relates to health you may want to contact Ryan directly in his capacity as Health Minister on:

(02) 7225 6050.

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