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

We're officially entering the festive season. This is a time of celebration and joy, but, for some, it can be isolating, stressful and costly. Today I rise to encourage locals in my electorate of Bonner to give the gift of giving by donating to our annual Bonner Christmas Appeal. This year I will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items until Wednesday 15 December.

I've already heard from local not-for-profit groups that there is an immense need for donations in the lead-up to Christmas. Donations to the Bonner Christmas Appeal will be spread across these not-for-profit groups, which include the Mount Gravatt Community Centre; Access Street Vans, in Mansfield; Rosies; Beyond DV; and church groups, like St Peter's Anglican Church, in Wynnum, and Citipointe Church, in Carindale. These organisations go above and beyond to provide a helping hand to those who need it most, making an invaluable difference to our community. It is a privilege to be involved in our entire community and supporting them once again this year.

While we're out shopping for our loved ones this year, making a difference to someone's Christmas is as simple as adding a few items like canned goods to our trolley. Together, let's spread the Christmas spirit right across Bonner.

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