Tuesday, 13 August 2024

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:56): (747) My question is to Minister for Ageing in the other place. How is the Allan Labor government supporting seniors of a migrant background who reside in the Glen Waverley district? My electorate of Glen Waverley is one of the most diverse in the state. We take pride in our cultural and linguistic differences, because through those differences we learn from each other and it brings our community together. We also know that as people grow older many revert to the comfort of their mother tongue, and therefore it is vital that we take proactive steps to ensure that senior support services are accessible in different languages. It is imperative that Victorian seniors of a migrant background have access to the help and assistance they need, including government programs, such as the seniors card, the companion card and the carers card. This is all part of the Allan Labor government’s commitment to supporting our seniors and those from diverse backgrounds to build a fairer Victoria. I look forward to the minister’s response.