Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Recently, the Oakgrove Community Centre in Narre Warren South held their Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council of Australia. Thank you to the Oakgrove President, David Haynes, and the manager, Mary Amalraj, for inviting me and coordinating the event.

One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. The Cancer Council does vital work in providing support for families, information, advocacy and funding for cancer research. At the event, there were heartfelt speeches from Debra Soap and Lisa Robinson about their real-life experiences. Community members and schools like Narre Warren South P-12 College donated cakes, scones and raffle items to help raise money for this worthy cause. I am so glad to have events like the Oakgrove Biggest Morning Tea in my local community, which show the passion of the community to support one another. Oakgrove Community Centre also runs other activities throughout the year, including playgroups, community expos and workshops. Thank you to Oakgrove for all the work you do and for always supporting the community.