Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to acknowledge the Mitchie Day Club, which is doing outstanding work with elderly residents in the northern suburbs of my electorate of Ryan. It is hard to believe that the Mitchie Day Club has already reached its first anniversary. The club has grown significantly since it was created, and more than 50 per cent of its members are from the veteran community. I was delighted to join with members of the club recently to celebrate their first anniversary.

The club meets every Wednesday, with volunteers working tirelessly to provide a program which includes tai chi, mental stimulation with quizzes and games, and entertainment as well as a tasty morning tea and lunch. The club meets at the Seventh Day Adventist hall in Mitchelton and is sponsored by the Gaythorne RSL and supported by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The club received a $3,000 grant under the federal government's Veteran and Community Grants Program. This grant will help the club undertake a series of bus trips to reduce the social isolation of those living in the local area.

I commend the club for the work they do locally and thank them for this vital community service.