Tony Pasin (Barker, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to inform the House about a community initiative that has spread from one region in my electorate to another, an initiative I'm proud I can play a small part in. Last Friday night I was privileged to officially open the Limestone Coast Wig Library in Naracoorte and present a cheque for $5,000 as part of our government's Stronger Communities Program. Naracoorte Soroptimists have been responsible for the project from the initial thought bubble through to making it a reality. It began when Norma Davis and Sue Thiele of Naracoorte Soroptimists attended the SA Rural Women gathering in the Riverland. It was there that they learnt about the Caroline Bristow Wig Library that had been established at the Barmera hospital. The driving force behind the Riverland Wig Library, Ellen Traeger, then offered support and seed funding to Naracoorte Soroptimists to establish a wig library for the Limestone Coast. Over the following year, Naracoorte Soroptimists worked to raise money and find a location. This story is one of hard work and dedication that resulted in a fantastic facility that I know will be well used by so many ladies on the Limestone Coast. The Naracoorte Wig Library now joins the Caroline Bristow Wig Library in the Riverland and the Murray Mallee Wig Library in Murray Bridge as valuable services for women suffering hair loss due to illness. Congratulations to the Naracoorte Soroptimists on this fantastic achievement. It's a great example of projects that add to the strength of community in Barker.