Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the tremendous work of two Red Cross volunteers: Dulcie Clark and Ivy Somerfield. I would like to sincerely congratulate Dulcie and Ivy for receiving their pins for 30 years of service to the Beenleigh Red Cross recently.

As we all know, volunteers are the lifeblood of our local communities. They are the people who generously give their time to help others and work towards making our society a better place for all. I have tremendous respect for our volunteers, and in communities like Beenleigh we would be lost without their continued support. The Red Cross is a tremendous organisation that helps tens of millions of people around the world. With millions of volunteers worldwide, their support helps reach people and places no-one else can.

I have always believed that the best traits we should all have to give back to our community are kindness, compassion and care. If everyone spent a little time volunteering or just showing some kindness, compassion and care towards others, we would live in a very different world.

Again, I wish to congratulate Ivy and Dulcie on their outstanding commitment to the Red Cross in Beenleigh by notching up 30 years service as volunteers. Our community is very lucky to have you both.