Emma Comer (Petrie, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I want to take a moment to recognise the incredible work of the Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary, which is a group of dedicated volunteers who have been the quiet heroes of our hospital community for decades. Last financial year the volunteers clocked up 1,596 volunteer hours at the gift shop, where they sell handmade goods, and almost 2,000 hours in the workroom undertaking various tasks to support the wards. These tireless volunteers have raised over $1 million under the dedicated leadership of President Liz Hancock. These funds go directly towards improving the care of hospital patients. Whether it's fundraising for vital equipment, supporting patients and families or bringing a friendly face to the wards, the auxiliary reminds me that the community spirit is alive and well in my community. Their generosity and hard work make a real, tangible difference in the lives of patients and staff every single day.

At the recent Redcliffe Hospital Auxiliary AGM we heard from Kerry and the incredible team at Bright Bags. Bright Bags supports vulnerable children and young people in the Moreton Bay region and surrounds. They link with schools and child safety and foster care services to provide a range of bags filled with essential items and goodies to children in need. The way that Kerry speaks about spoiling these children simply because they deserve to be spoiled and loved is heartwarming. In one year alone Bright Bags delivered almost 4,000 bags to children in need. With Christmas around the corner Bright Bags is on track to deliver the much needed, much loved Christmas bags to even more children. I'm proud to support these incredible organisations.

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