Ross Vasta (Bonner, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I'm happy to report that the first Bonner Seniors Expo I hosted last year was a huge success. So many people have told me how much they enjoyed the expo and how much useful information they got out of it. Over 300 locals from across my electorate came along to enjoy the free entertainment and free information sessions and to have a chat with the 55 stallholders who took part. Stallholders included local activity groups, local small businesses and local service providers, including aged-care providers from across my electorate. People said the best part of the expo was the sheer number and variety of stallholders brought together under one roof.

There were also information sessions run by the representatives from the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, south Queensland police, Helloworld Travel Wynnum, Tyack Health and more, which many people found very useful. Lastly, can I also thank the wonderful folks at Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, local stores Juicy Secrets and Bare Traps for their fashion show, students from the Guardian Angels choir for their beautiful performance, and the EACH Zumba group for their entertainment and dance scene and for being up for an encore when the crowd demanded it. I also thank TransitCare for providing free bus trips for people living further away. I'm humbled by the community support for the first Bonner Seniors Expo. I can't wait to bring it back even bigger and better next year.

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