Mathew HILAKARI (Point Cook) (17:03): Recently I had the opportunity to visit One Tree children services in Altona Meadows. I would like to thank director Ruby McWaters and all the centre staff for their hospitality and their commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for our community’s littlest members. Kindergarten teacher Miss Stephanie’s passion shone through, telling me that her focus is to instil the love for learning and create that thirst for the rest of their lives. Thank you for your passion and your foresight, and thank you to all the team at One Tree children’s services. The long-term nature of their staffing profile is a credit to the centre and their management – that so many teachers are in there for the long haul.