Aaron Violi (Casey, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I commend the member for Spence for his contribution, but I rise to acknowledge that next week is Homelessness Week and to thank the many services in Casey that work every day to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

Thank you to Neal Taylor from Holy Fools, who runs a wraparound support service for people experiencing homelessness and is well known for running Street Angels in Melba Park to feed those in need. I've had the opportunity to attend many times. It's a great day. Holy Fools are running their FreezeOut! event in August, and my team and I are looking forward to taking part.

Thank you also to Anchor. I recently met with the CEO, Heidi, and they're doing great work supporting people that need housing. We've also got Mustard Tree, providing food packages, warm showers and a hearty meal; Inspiro Health, providing low-cost health care for those that need it; and Soupees in the Dandenong Ranges, who are running an important homelessness forum this week. Unfortunately, I can't be there, but I'm looking forward to getting an update on how the forum goes.

I also recently visited Discovery Community Care, ADRA in Warburton, and HICCI, who are all providing food packages and support services to those in need. They're just some of the amazing organisations supporting homeless people in Casey. Thank you to all of those who provide this service in my electorate for doing their bit to help those in need.