Anne Stanley (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Liverpool Women's Resource Centre is an invaluable group for women and families in my electorate, providing support services such as counselling referrals both in person and over the telephone, as well as group programs that fight isolation and bring women of all backgrounds together with art or other shared interests, allowing them a valuable outlet with free child-minding. The centre has been in operation since 1984 and continues to provide essential assistance to disadvantaged women across the southwest. The centre's success is the result of the efforts of its hard-working team. I particularly want to note the efforts of manager Nikki and community development officer Rosheen, as well as the dedicated volunteers and board members, including Linda, Anna and Susan.

I was fortunate enough to speak at the centre's International Women's Day event this year. There were many inspirational local women in attendance, including an impressive group from the Ashcroft, Hoxton Park and Miller Technology high schools. It was a privilege to share the stage with such strong advocates in our community, like Aunty Del Leslie who received the inaugural Kate Nicholas community service award, and young women like the inspiring Thea. The importance of the work of this centre and the community who keep it running cannot be overstated. I commend their continuing efforts to the House.