Sam Rae (Hawke, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week, my electorate of Hawke was left heartbroken by the horrific accident in Eynesbury. Little kids simply coming home from school have had their lives changed forever because of this terrible incident. As a dad, I know there is no greater fear than our kids getting hurt. Our thoughts go out to all those involved in the accident, their parents, teachers, friends and the entire Exford Primary School community. But, as is so often the case, the worst of circumstances brought out the best in us, from the tradies and bystanders who rushed to help at the scene to our heroic first responders, local police, CFA and SES crews, the doctors and nurses at the Royal Children's Hospital and Sunshine Hospital, and the good people across our community of Hawke, who have made meals, collected donations and lent a hand or a hug. They are the best of us, and we are so appreciative.

I want to particularly recognise Exford school principal Lisa Campo. Her leadership in the most trying of times has been exemplary. Exford Primary School and every kid involved will have a long road to recovery ahead of them, and our community will be with them every step of the way.

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