Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Every One Cafe in my electorate of Holt and spending time with the amazing team there. This is a truly special place. Every One Cafe provides hands-on hospitality training for people living with a disability in my community. It's a place where team members take their first steps into the world of hospitality, learning new skills in an inclusive, supportive environment. By offering fully paid employment and building the skills needed to pursue future opportunities in the hospitality sector, this program changes lives. This is what inclusivity is all about: ensuring everyone gets a fair go.

And it gets even better. Every coffee and every meal sold gives back to the community. Proceeds from Every One Cafe support the SES Cranbourne Unit and the vital work they do in keeping our community safe. This year they have already raised more than $3,400. And what's the best part? The coffee is absolutely delicious and costs only $1. I thank Jo, Daniel and the entire team for inviting me. I cannot wait to visit you guys once again.

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