Matt Thistlethwaite (Kingsford Smith, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

On 12 March I was fortunate to join former Premier of New South Wales Kristina Keneally at the International Women's Day celebration at The Deli Women's and Children's Centre in Eastlakes in our community. Since 1979, The Deli has been providing wonderful services to members of our community and seeks to ensure that women, children and families, particularly those affected by domestic violence, are happy, safe, healthy and able to participate in our community. The Deli's main focus is providing support services for victims of domestic violence, children's services and family support. Last Wednesday I was fortunate to join the staff, volunteers, clients and their children of The Deli for a celebration of women's rights and the important services that The Deli provides for our communities. The activities on the day included a playgroup, jewellery-making, sausage sizzle, cake-making and awards for the best dressed boy, girl and adult.

I pay tribute and thanks to Vicki Johnston, the CEO of The Deli, and her wonderful board, staff and volunteers and thank them for their service to our community.

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