Dennis Jensen (Tangney, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I would like to take this opportunity to again highlight the positive impact of the Stronger Communities grants program and the impact it is having on my community in Tangney. Just a few weeks ago I had the honour of officially awarding A Capella West, a ladies' acapella singing group in my electorate, a cheque of $6,757. This grant goes towards providing each chorus member with shoes and a shirt with the group's logo embroidered on it.

A Capella West is a women's barbershop chorus with about 100 members from many different cultural backgrounds, and they are aged from about 22 to their late 70s. Team co-ordinator Linda Wilson told me on the night that the group are very excited about showcasing their new uniforms and representing their country in some sartorial splendour at the upcoming Sweet Adelines International world championship in the US.

I encourage any community group interested in the Stronger Communities Program to get in touch with my office. For further information on successful applications, go to dennisjensen.com.au.