Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I take this opportunity to acknowledge the fantastic work of the members of the Beenleigh Branch of the Queensland Country Women's Association. Shortly before the election was called, I was honoured to be invited to attend their 66th annual meeting. Since the meeting, I have been looking forward to sharing some of their achievements.

During 2012-13, the branch members, under the wonderful leadership of Chairperson Mrs Denise Blyth, Vice President Aileen Coles, and Secretary and International Officer Mary Clements, completed an impressive 2,452.5 volunteer hours for the year. The majority of these hours were spent hand-making donations for the Logan Hospital Special Care Unit and emergency wards. Over the past year they have donated a number of trauma teddies, scarves, beanies, slippers, rugs and cot blankets to needy people in the community. In doing so, they have gone a long way to brightening the lives of many people in our community who appreciate the support they receive.

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