Ryan was born and raised in the Illawarra. As a teacher, Ryan worked at Lake Illawarra High School.
Ryan is very proud of his community; proud of where it comes from; proud of the “Gong”. He is enthusiastic and determined to make sure the region gets its fair share of funding for better services and infrastructure.
Ryan is someone with strong Labor values. He believes in well-resourced schools and first-class health services, investment in public infrastructure to drive jobs and support local economies, and helping those who need a hand in our community.
As Health Minister, Ryan is committed to building up our healthcare system so that people can receive the care they deserve when they need it, through improving access to care in cities and regional NSW, boosting an engaged and supported workforce and investing in health infrastructure where it’s needed most.