Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)— It was my pleasure to attend the 100th birthday celebration of Delia Bright the February. Mrs Bright has lived a vibrant and colourful life, including raising three children and two grandchildren.

She lived in Charlestown for 69 years and is a well-known personality who has been involved in a range of local community groups. She was a member of the Hunter Labour History group for many years and is a life member of the Lake Macquarie and District Historical Society.

A green thumb, she has also been recognised as a life member of the Hunter Valley African Violet Society. Up until 2019, when she entered residential care, Mrs Bright attended all the Society's meetings, and was a regular at the Legacy and War Widows gatherings each month.

Mrs Bright has always found ways to stay connected with her community. In 2019, well into her 90s, she joined a penpal program with students from Swansea High School. Mrs Bright was the oldest participant in the program. Delia's celebration was held at the Warners Bay Guide Hall, where Delia was a guide leader for many years, helping to fundraise for the Hall's construction. Congratulations and thank you, Delia!

A Community Recognition Notice is an opportunity for an MP to submit a short statement praising the work of an individual or group in the local community. If you have any ideas about people I can recognise with a Community Recognition Notice, please email and let me know!