David Coleman (Banks, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Recently, in fact last Friday, I had the privilege to attend the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre's 50th anniversary celebration. It was a great day and it was great to reflect on all of the achievements of the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre over those five decades. It was a terrific event with performances from talented local groups, including the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre Chinese activity and opera group, the St George and Kingsgrove music school and the Kingsgrove line dancing group.

I would like to thank all of the staff of the centre for putting together the event—in particular, Ms Anne Farah-Hill for her hospitality and for leading the centre's important work. Anne's longstanding commitment to the centre is a great example of the importance of leadership in local community organisations. She is a genuine leader and has made the Kingsgrove Community Aid Centre into one of the most important organisations anywhere in our community. The range of services provided at the Kingsgrove centre includes allied health, family support, mental health and disability support services. There are a wide range of people employed at the centre and also a lot of volunteers as well, who help out with all the different activities. So, congratulations again on a great 50th anniversary celebration, and look forward to many successful years ahead.

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