Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown)—There are so many people and organisations doing important work to assist those doing it tough in the Charlestown Electorate, that it's often difficult to keep track of who is doing what and how best to refer people in need to those who can help.

That is why events like the BaptistCare HopeStreet Windale Networking Lunch, hosted at the community centre café in South Street, Windale, on 27 October are so important.

It was a day of networking and communication, connecting service providers. This fits in wonderfully with the mission of the organisation: to provide hope for people experiencing great trials, through care and services that address the immediate issues while also looking to strengthen and support the local community as a whole.

It was my pleasure to go along and to catch up with just some of the many people who are doing everything they can to strengthen and support our community. I would like to thank the fantastic staff at BaptistCare HopeStreet and everyone who came along to the event. Thank you for all the work you do, making such a difference to the lives of so many in our community.

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