This evening in the Parliament of New South Wales I recognised the work of three local community organisation in my electorate. This is what I said:



I am grateful for the opportunity to recognise three important community organisations in my electorate of Charlestown.

Charlestown Caring Group, Charlestown Meals on Wheels and Dudley Pensioner's Association provide wonderful assistance to elderly and vulnerable members of my local community.

Charlestown Caring Group provides support for the elderly, including people with a disability, and their carers by offering transport, home visits, shopping and group activities.

Charlestown Meals on Wheels reached a major milestone this year, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. More than five hunderd meals are delivered each week, compared to fifty years ago when eleven meals were delivered each week.

Dudley Pensioner's Association offers an important opportunity for elderly residents to meet together by arranging outings, craft days and lowimpact exercise.

I thank the staff and volunteers from these organisations on behalf of my local community and I send my best wishes to all those who benefit from these services.