Ubuntu community village, Springvale
Pauline RICHARDS (Cranbourne) (10:06): I was very pleased recently to visit the Ubuntu community village in Springvale, a place that is very close to the member for Clarinda’s heart, but I want to particularly acknowledge Selba-Gondoza Luka not just for inviting me but for the role she takes in leadership. The group is called the Mamas, and it is a group of women, many of whom are of the African-Australian communities and many other groups as well. They made sure that they let me know about what their needs are and recognised that there had been some trauma experienced in situations where they had come to the country as refugees and asylum seekers. I was really honoured to be brought into a really important circle of friendship. It was a kind place to be. I was extraordinarily grateful as well that there was a lunch that was served and you could taste the love, so I would like to thank Selba very much.