Celia Hammond (Curtin, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to acknowledge the fantastic contribution of local Rotary clubs in the electorate of Curtin. Rotary leads the way in creating opportunities for people to make a difference in local, national and international communities. We are lucky to have 14 Rotary clubs engaged within the Curtin community. They are: Mosman Park-Cottesloe, Freshwater Bay, Dalkeith, Nedlands, Crawley, Matilda Bay, Subiaco, Western Endeavour, West Perth, Cambridge, Scarborough, North Perth, Osborne Park and Perth. I recently met with members of the Rotary Club of Perth and the Rotary Club of Cambridge to discuss the great work they're doing in the local community. One initiative I would like to recognise in particular is the Perth Rotary club's relationship with the Salvation Army through the Path of Hope Foundation. This initiative raises funds for the Salvation Army to provide immediate support and refuge for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The club recently raised over $93,000 for this very worthy and important cause. This is a fantastic outcome and demonstrates the real value of service clubs like Rotary to our community. Thank you to all the Rotary clubs and Rotarians in my electorate for your incredible service and commitment to our community.