Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Recycle4Change

Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:05): (704) My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Corrections and Youth Justice, and the action that I seek is for the minister to visit Recycle4Change in North Geelong, who are supporting the Victorian state government’s container deposit scheme. Recycle4Change are more than just a recycling initiative, and their core mission is to provide employment and support to individuals with justice system experience. They believe in second chances, offering employment and support to individuals with lived experience of the justice system. Their aim is to reduce reoffending and create a safer, more inclusive society. Recycle4Change offers fully inclusive employment with no barriers or judgement based on criminal history, race, religion, sexual identity or ethnicity. It also plays a big part in reducing environmental impact resulting from waste, playing an integral part in Victoria’s circular economy. I am really proud of the work that they are doing for the community, and I cannot wait to host the minister for a visit at their North Geelong depot so he can see the benefits their program brings to people who have lived experience of the justice system.