Cameron Caldwell (Fadden, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week I had the pleasure of joining the Paradise Point and Districts Meals on Wheels Association for their annual general meeting. Over a sausage sizzle, I was able to chat with the volunteers who deliver approximately 44,000 meals each year to my local community. We had our annual photo under the iconic Meals on Wheels jacaranda in full bloom.

Paradise Point Meals on Wheels has nearly 40 volunteers, and I'm very proud of the service they provide to our community. During a cost-of-living crisis, they have kept prices low, so that clients can enjoy a hot meal, a sandwich, a snack and a soup for just $11, delivered to their door. In addition, they have provided a check-in service to monitor the health and wellbeing of those clients, as the volunteers attend. The social connection with the volunteers for many elderly residents is a critical part of this service.

I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the amazing work of Pat King, who is stepping down from volunteering after serving the northern Gold Coast community for the past 30 years. In addition I would like to congratulate Paul Kennedy, who has taken on the role of vice-president, and acknowledge President Cheryl Rowbotham, Secretary Dianne Woodward, Treasurer Jim Hall and Administrator Mychelle Harrison. Thank you all for your service to our community, and I look forward to working with you for the year ahead.

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