Matt Williams (Hindmarsh, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I had the privilege recently of joining the Active Elders Association in Ascot Park in my electorate recently for an afternoon tea and service to celebrate their new facilities. The Active Elders Association began with the assistance of the Lions Club of Edwardstown, another of the active service clubs in my electorate. I have seen the hard work of Edwardstown Lions Club at a number of community centres, such as Glandore, for the Christmas carols evening, and the Camden Community Centre.

Since 1968 the Active Elders have been providing the community with a vital service for the needs of the over-50s. Active Elders is an award winning group, including community event of the year awards, citizen of the year, and outstanding community service awards. The group was recently successful in winning a grant from Marion City Council—I know there are a number of councils here today for various meetings—and, combined with their own fundraising dollars, they have managed to extend their building and install a new kitchen. One of their many community activities is their collection and shredding of newspapers to raise funds. So they are a very hard-working group.

Younger generations such as those from the nearby Ascot Park Primary School visit twice yearly for a serious indoor bowls challenge, which is one of the many great activities they have at their facilities. I would like to acknowledge President Ron Baker, Treasurer Jan Hedger and the committee members of Active Elders Ascot Park for their dedicated service to the people of Hindmarsh.

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