Andrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This week is Legacy Week, and, with around 15,000 veterans on the Sunshine Coast, it's a particularly significant time for my community. By buying badges and making donations before 5 September, Australians can support Legacy's work in caring for 52,000 partners and children of ADF veterans who are experiencing grief, loss or hardship as a result of their loved one's service.

Legacy supports 960 families on the Sunshine Coast, including local widow and president of Maroochy Legacy, Nita Tupper from Sippy Downs in my electorate. Nita's late husband, Noel, served in the Navy in Korea. Like thousands of others, shortly after his death 30 years ago, she received a knock on the door from a local Legatee. To her credit, Nita has been giving back through Legacy ever since.

Fundraising this year has been incredibly tough. With Anzac Day commemorative events cancelled and many struggling financially during COVID-19, it has been harder than ever for Legacy to find the funds that they need. This week could not be more important. On the Sunshine Coast the organisation is hoping to raise $20,000 this year during Legacy Week. I urge all locals in Fisher to do their bit by heading out to the Caloundra RSL, Stockland Caloundra, Currimundi marketplace, Chancellor Park, Stockland Birtinya shops, Maleny shops or Montville shops and buy a Legacy badge or bear today.