Ann Sudmalis (Gilmore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I wish to thank the Prime Minister for visiting Gilmore. The first stop was Yumaro Industries, a disability employment provider in Moruya with Mark Brantingham at the helm. Pete Magnus was first in line for an autograph, before the tour began. The showcasing included the process of transforming towels to cleaning cloths, which are sent to Bunnings stores around Australia. Mieke Tys was screen printing for bags. There was also embroidery, survey peg manufacturing and the recycling of cardboard and plastics. Leadership certificates were presented to employees, and we heard Lily and Jack talk about the benefits of the NDIS, which allows them choice and an expansion of opportunities, including learning to cook. I secured 20,000 for Yumaro to expand and provide more supported employment positions. We celebrated their work and the milestone of 100,000 Australians with a disability now signed up with the NDIS. Congratulations and thanks to the board and volunteers: John and Brenda Gillett, Greg Malavey, John and Kerry Hozack, Jennifer Clark, Lynne Anlezark, Rhonnie South, Kylie Brantingham.

Then we toured Batemans Bay High School with their wonderful principal, Gregory McDonald, and school leaders Emilee Clout, Erin Pye, Blayne Abela, Daniel Stuart, Nioka Kerry and Alkyra Reynolds. They took us to a whole stack of Aboriginal learning centres. We made pies in the kitchen, we visited the technology centre and we looked at the hands-on learning centre. On another note, the Berry Rotary Club has their Berry Small Farm Field Days on 8 and 9 September. Come and join us at the showground. (Time expired)