Dennis Jensen (Tangney, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to update the House on the success of the Stronger Communities Program and the positive difference it is making in my electorate of Tangney. The Strong Communities Program is designed to assist community groups and not-for-profit organisations that have projects which will add to the vibrancy of the community .One such group is A Cappella West, a women's barbershop chorus that has recently received $6,757 in matched funding to provide the group with uniform shoes and shirts with their logo embroidered on it.

The chorus considers itself a large family, with 109 members from many different cultural backgrounds and ages ranging from 22 to the late 70s. They are a group dedicated to performing for the community, with regular performances at community events like the WA Day celebrations in St Ives in Murdoch and the carols by candlelight at St John of God hospital in Murdoch. The grant will no doubt increase the level of performance and professionalism that will be shared by the wider community.