Andrew Gee (Calare, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge the extraordinary work being undertaken by the team at Wattle Tree House, in Bathurst, which supports those in our communities who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Wattle Tree House delivers a range of services, including swags, food parcels, skills workshops, and domestic and family violence programs. It also works with the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council, to arrange housing for their clients, and operates the Bathurst women's and children's refuge.

I recently had the honour of visiting Wattle Tree House to see firsthand its vitally important programs and initiatives. Wattle Tree House Bathurst employs over 20 people, and I thank and commend each of them for their work, including CEO Annette Steele, Adam Hotham, Amanda McDowell, Darren Furniss, Kaylee Eaton, Madison Hatch, Raylee Patterson, Ronny Leonard, Sandra Callan, Sharon Ford, Terry Tupper, Timothy Ah See, Chris Krupa, Shellie Marino, Summer Weekes, Jade Cameron, Jo Bergin, Cara Curtis, Yasmin Wilson, Sandra Peckham, Tyla Turner and Leeny Kemp.

Wattle Tree House is making a real difference to the lives of the residents of Bathurst and our region. I sincerely thank the Wattle Tree House team for their invaluable work supporting vulnerable members of our communities. It's very much appreciated. I also extend the thanks of my colleagues in this House and acknowledge the important work the team at Wattle Tree House do.

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