Zhi Soon (Banks, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I stand to acknowledge some of the 19 fantastic groups in my electorate that are receiving funding from the Stronger Communities Programme. The Padstow RSL does fantastic work supporting our community, especially our veterans. They have received $15,000 to undertake refurbishments and expand their memorabilia cabinet, ensuring the contributions of our veterans are never forgotten. Every member of this place knows the contributions that scouts groups make to the personal development of our young people. The Oatley Bay Sea Scouts in my electorate are no different, and they have been approved for $10,000 in funding to renovate their boatshed and replace the rusting doors with a future-proof solution.

The Picnic Point Primary School P&C has been approved for $2½ thousand to complete the construction of a war memorial on their school grounds, in conjunction with the Panania Diggers club. Picnic Point was my primary school, and I'm so pleased this government can support it. The Tower Street Public School P&C has received $10,000 to construct a unique outdoor learning space to enable greater collaboration among students and to be a focal point for cultural celebrations. It is also a school I am very familiar with, having gone to after-school care there for a number of years as a young man. Finally, $8,000 has been earmarked for the Lugano Public School P&C to purchase picnic tables for their playground, to double as an outdoor learning space.

I'm so pleased to congratulate these groups in my electorate for their great work.

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