Tuesday, 16 May 2023

 David SOUTHWICK (Caulfield) (13:08): Happy National Volunteer Week – I want to give a big shout-out to all our wonderful volunteers, particularly through my electorate of Caulfield, who do so much and give so much to our community. Access Inc. are in the process of running this week a pop-up cafe called the Trusty Toastie to involve and train people with disabilities. We have the Good Box running a Mother’s Day program with a beauty box to help women fleeing domestic violence. FoodFilled on 8 May partnered with Rafiki Rovers, a youth-led Scout group in Malvern, to collect food donations for those in need. Socks4Support – good old Benjy again supported the Good Box by sending them 1500 pairs of socks. Thanks, Benjy. Caulfield South Community House, in recognition of Volunteer Week, are running free life-coaching sessions, and last week it was great to pop in for a cuppa with Caulfield South Community House. All Things Equal ran a cooking school with a strong equality focus, empowering disabled individuals to excel in the hospitality industry. C Care ran a giving day on 30 April to raise money to be able to provide food for those who needed it. We had the St Kilda Repair Cafe doing work and local kids doing some work as part of Hatzolah. Everybody is doing their bit – even Love Our Street 3162 is cleaning up their streets as well. Thank you to our volunteers.