Louise Miller-Frost (Boothby, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Ageing is a difficult subject for many people. In a hyper commercialised world, youth is considered a virtue and age is devalued—but not for Dr Kaye Cleave. A teacher, meditation guide, writer, filmmaker and researcher. Dr Cleave was recently presented with the Active Citizenship Award by the City of Holdfast Bay in my electorate of Boothby. Dr Cleave's life has been riven by personal trauma and tragedy. Her father passed away when she was 13 and her teenage daughter when she was 49. It was healthy living—physical and mental—that kept her emotionally afloat, a routine she maintains to this day. Dr Cleave does yoga, dances, swims, bikes—she actively promotes open conversations about grief and loss, and she's a social media phenomenon. With 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Dr Cleave spreads the good word about positive ageing, mindfulness and emotional resilience. Her Instagram sees her regularly performing acrobatic contortions that would challenged the most capable of gymnasts, because at 76 years old age is just a number for Dr Cleave. Her message is simple: it's never too late to live a healthier version of yourself. Old age is not a burden. It's not the beginning of terminal decline. In the famous words of Maggie Kuhn, an advocate against ageism, old age is not a disease; it's a triumph. Congratulations, Dr Cleave.

A division having been called in the House of Representatives—

The Local Sporting Champions grants are awarded to promising young Australians participating in state, national or international championships. My constituent Henry Zub was one such recipient last year. Henry is a talented sailor. Last September he travelled to Singapore as a member of the Australian Optimist Development Squad to participate in the Singapore National Sailing Championships, a highly competitive regatta involving three days of intensive training followed by four days of racing against competitors from around the world.

Conditions were hot and humid with light winds, which continually posed a tactical challenge. On one occasion, with 100 boats on the starting line, it took almost two hours and 13 attempts to get the race going due to repeated recalls. Henry's father informs us:

Despite these challenges, the regatta was an incredible experience for Henry. Racing in such a large and diverse fleet helped him develop resilience, sharpen his tactical awareness, and adapt to unfamiliar conditions. It was a valuable learning opportunity both on and off the water, and … will stay with him for years to come.

Henry is the definition of a local sporting champion. Beyond being remarkably talented, he is determined, disciplined, hardworking and maintains a positive attitude. I congratulate Henry on his exceptional achievements and I don't doubt that we'll be hearing more of Henry's sporting feats in the future.

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