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

I rise to recognise the fantastic teams at SDN Riverwood and Milperra. SDN have been providing child care and early childhood education services in Riverwood since the 1940s. Both centres consistently rate as exceeding the national quality standards and are fantastic examples for best practice in the sector. I had the pleasure of visiting Milperra just a few weeks ago with Minister Jess Walsh and Riverwood just last week, where I was greeted by the smiles of quite a number of babies and toddlers. Thank you to the staff at SDN for the fantastic work that you do and for setting the standard for others in our communities to follow.

Secondly, I want to pay tribute to Barbara Bailey, who passed away recently at the age of 82. A Revesby resident since she was 10 years old, a devoted wife to Vietnam veteran Robert and a proud mother and grandmother, Barbara was a community connector. She remembered every single birthday and anniversary and had a gift for making others feel seen and valued. She was a quiet powerhouse of warmth, always lending her listening ear and supporting others. Her legacy is one of love, one of humility and deep devotion to her family and the community she was such a valued part of. Thank you so much, Barbara, for everything that you have done for our community.

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