Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I formally recognise the valuable contribution by the Salvation Army in my electorate of Moore. Earlier this year, Captains Scott and Natalie Norman were appointed to lead the local Heathridge Corps. May I also take this opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated service of their predecessors, Captains Cymon and Naava Brooks, who earned tremendous respect in the local area for their compassionate work.

The Salvation Army provides a range of support and outreach services within our community, including family support services, homeless and crisis care and assistance at emergency situations. The Salvos assist over 100,000 people in WA each year through 63 social programs, delivering around $30 million worth of social support. May I place on record this parliament's appreciation for the dedicated service of the Salvation Army, with its 450 employees and 2,000 volunteers.

The annual Red Shield Appeal, held in May, raised $410,000 in WA, which was around $360,000 short of the target. I would like to encourage the local business community to partner with the Salvation Army through corporate sponsorship to enable the organisation to deliver more community services to those in need within our community. By working together we can improve the lives of fellow Australians less fortunate than us.