Ann Sudmalis (Gilmore, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

On Friday, 17 March I joined University of Wollongong's Professor Alison Jones, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Professor Robbie Collins from the Shoalhaven Campus, Lifeline's South Coast Chairman Stephen Long, Local Aboriginal Elder Uncle Tom Moore, Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley and Noah's Ark CEO to get the Mind the Gap facility happening in Nowra.

I was incredibly proud to turn the first sod for this $2.46 million facility that will improve mental health support in our region while creating new job opportunities. My passion is employment, and this facility will create 20 full-time jobs and another 11 in research and administration.

I want to acknowledge the cooperation of all these organisations, including the former Mayor Joanna Gash and the previous Shoalhaven council, in getting this to happen. Congratulations to all involved.

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