Northern Metropolitan Region
Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (14:03): My constituency question this afternoon is for the Minister for Carers and Volunteers. Recently I joined the Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House community to celebrate the launch of their newly refurbished kitchen, an exciting milestone made possible by the dedication of local volunteers and the support of this government. The upgraded kitchen is more than just a space for preparing meals, it is a hub of care, connection and nourishment for some of our most vulnerable communities. The project was supported by the community food relief program with a little over $47,000 to help expand its food relief services. These funds deliver real impact, helping provide fresh, nutritious meals to public housing communities in Richmond and Collingwood. With rising cost-of-living pressures, local, community-led food security work is more important than ever. My question is: how is the Allan Labor government continuing to support community organisations in the Northern Metropolitan Region to ensure their essential work in providing community food relief continues?