Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Members statements

Eureka electorate volunteers

Statements resumed.

Michaela SETTLE (Eureka) (14:58): I am rising to give a big shout-out to the community bank of Bacchus Marsh and the Darley sports and community hub for organising and hosting an amazing event last Sunday, the volunteer networking lunch. It was a privilege to sit in a room with so many people who are changing other people’s lives every day and in so many different ways, from the sporting communities, like Darley and Bacchus Marsh football and netball clubs, to the essential services of Rowsley and Bacchus Marsh CFAs and the Bacchus Marsh SES; groups that are protecting our environment, like the Platypus Alliance and the Moorabool Environment Group; great social networks, like U3A, Bacchus Marsh Rotary and Lions clubs; and those that lend a hand to our most vulnerable, like Soul Food and Neighbours Place. This event brought all these groups and more together to talk about planning and funding for their organisations but even more importantly to create synergies and connections to help each other in their tireless efforts to help others. It was a really great event, and a special thanks to John Cutler and Ian Prince for this truly great community event. Bacchus Marsh and Darley are full to the brim of compassionate and caring people.