Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)— Seniors are always finding something new and exciting to do at The Place, Charlestown's Community Centre. The Place's Tuesday Club is a senior ladies friendship group which meets weekly as a social outlet, also holding digital literary and art and craft activities to keep people of all ages connected.

The Place acts as a hub for Seniors to access information and referral support, and stay up to date with community events. I was delighted to be invited to take part in The Place's 2023 NSW Seniors Festival activities.

The program of free events for Seniors included a drum circle and drawing workshops. I joined in the drum circle for an afternoon of fun and there was much laughter and shared enjoyment of music throughout the time we shared together.

Charlestown is very fortunate to have The Place, which features a range of programs and services that aim to support our very diverse community. It is responsive to the emerging needs of the community, by enabling and supporting participant-led community activities. I look forward to next year's Seniors Festival already!

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