Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Christmas is a time of joy and giving but it is also a time when many in our community are doing it tough. It's a season that reminds us of the power of giving and of the importance of looking after one another. For the past two years I have hosted Curries and Carols, a charity fundraiser that brings together three things I cherish—Christmas, a curry and the spirit of charity. This year I was proud to support Find a Penny Foundation, an organisation doing incredible work providing free meals to those in need. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised $2,000 to help them continue their vital work. I want to express my gratitude to Bibi and her amazing team at Find a Penny for their efforts throughout the year in providing support to our community. Your compassion and dedication make a real difference in people's lives. To everyone who contributed on the night, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness is what makes our community in the south-east suburbs so special.

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