Philip Ruddock (Berowra, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I am delighted to see the Prime Minister at the chair and I want to commend him and the Minister for Health for their recent guarantee of funding to the Men's Shed program. As a strong supporter of the Men's Sheds network, I am delighted to be able to report that I will be visiting again those in my electorate, particularly at Wiseman's Ferry and Cowan, which have been particularly well represented by John Hay.

The announcement of support for Men's Sheds reflects the government's commitment to promoting and supporting men's health. I am proud of the effort of my constituents who have supported that effort in Dural, Kenthurst, Cowan, Mount Kuring-Gai, Wisemans Ferry as well as the young women's mental health support organisation through Stephanie Rose and the Hornsby Mount Kuring-Gai women's shelter by Julie Griffin.

This is outstanding work. It is well supported by the government. I am delighted to support the tireless efforts of those who make it work and I thank them on behalf of the constituents of Berowra for the activities in which they are engaged.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.