Carina Garland (Chisholm, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I want to draw the attention of the House to some local activities that I attended in my electorate of Chisholm, squeezing in some visits between trips up here to Canberra. I'm so fortunate to be able to attend community events as a local member and really value the opportunity.

We have new school leaders across the electorate, and it was my absolute pleasure to issue certificates acknowledging leaders to schools right around Chisholm. I even had the honour of attending assemblies to present badges and speak to school leaders in person, most recently at Wattle Park Primary School, Waverley Meadows Primary School and John Monash Science School. I met some really inspiring leaders with really inspiring teachers at those schools, and I look forward to future visits to schools in my electorate.

I also attended the Roberts McCubbin Primary School fundraiser. It's really innovative; it's an art show. Every year local artists donate works to be sold to support the school. Of course, as an avid art fan, I had to make a contribution and purchase some beautiful paintings and prints to decorate the walls of my electorate office. Well done to everyone involved on such a spectacular event.

On the theme of art, I also attended the Mount Street Neighbourhood House arts and crafts extravaganza, a fundraiser and a showcase for the very talented groups that meet at the Neighbourhood House. It was a fabulous event. I congratulate the organisers and I look forward to attending more events when I get back down to Melbourne very soon.