Julian Leeser (Berowra, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I was delighted to recently join the Galston VIEW Club in Berowra to help them celebrate 25 years of service to our community. VIEW stands for Voice, Interest and Education of Women, and there are over 300 community clubs all over the country. This is my first visit to a VIEW club and I received a warm welcome from a passionate group of hardworking women, including some of their original members. Under the inspired leadership of president Marjorie Jarrett, vice-president Jenny Trimboli and secretary Vivian Fitzer, the Galston VIEW Club works to lend a hand across Berowra. Through their fundraising efforts, disadvantaged students have been provided with school supplies and mentorship.

One woman supported by their outstanding is Jane. Thanks to Galston VIEW Club, Jane flourished at school and last year graduated with a Bachelor of Education, working in special needs, and she's now teaching in London. The VIEW Club's hard work also extends to practical handicraft. Over winter they knitted knee rugs for Richmond aged-care residents. They're now working on these knitted sleeves, which are creations for dementia patients for play and interaction, calming those patients during times of distress. It was a privilege to be able to speak at the Galston VIEW Club on their 25th anniversary and join the women for a delicious lunch. Berowra is fortunate that we have such passionate, proud and positive women working for the betterment of our community. I congratulate Galston VIEW Club on a quarter of a century of service, and I look forward to visiting them again soon.

Sharon Claydon (Newcastle, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Props are ordinarily frowned upon, but I was intrigued—so thank you.