Daniel Mulino (Fraser, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to extend my congratulations to the winners of this year's We Are Brimbank Awards, which acknowledge the extraordinary contribution of so many people and organisations to my local community. The awards were a powerful reminder that, even in the face of all the challenges of the global pandemic that we have dealt with, the people in Fraser do so much every day to serve our community.

The Friends of the HV McKay Memorial Gardens were recognised for their outstanding contribution to restoring and preserving the beauty of these historic gardens. The Utsav Melbourne Association worked tirelessly to support their community, raising money and sharing food and resources with those most in need. Cafe Sunshine & Salama Tea support asylum seekers and migrants to find employment, while delivering delicious Persian food to our plates. Inspire Hope work to ensure that no-one in the community is left behind, by providing food, shelter and connections where they're most needed. The Little Litter Project helps keep our community rubbish free and educates residents about the importance of waste management. And the Inclusion Training team supports and empowers students with intellectual disabilities and other challenges.

I'd like to thank every We Are Brimbank Award winner and the many worthy nominees for their selflessness, compassion, innovation and commitment to the people of Fraser and to the broader community of Melbourne's west.

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