Anne Webster (Mallee, National Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise today to pay tribute to the Sunraysia Softball Association in my electorate of Mallee. It was a great privilege to attend this event on Saturday. The community gathered to honour dedicated volunteers and supporters, who contribute so much to our local communities. We remembered with deep respect late life member Peter Wade, whose legacy of service continues to inspire. His contribution to local sports are well known, and Judy, his wife, was present to share the tribute. He will not be forgotten. I was pleased to congratulate Megan Hammond, the current president, on her well-deserved induction as a life member for decades of outstanding commitment. To every sponsor and every volunteer who coaches, umpires, maintains the fields, organises and cheers, thank you. You are the backbone of this association. In our regional communities, sporting clubs like Sunraysia Softball do far more than teach the game. They keep families active and healthy, forge lifelong friendships, provide opportunities for young people and build the social capital that makes regional towns great places to live, work and raise a family. Community sport is the glue that binds us. I commend the Sunraysia Softball Association.