Wednesday, 5 June 2019

 Mr MAAS (Narre Warren South) (09:57): On 16 May I had the pleasure of joining the Premier in visiting Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House to formally congratulate them on their successful Pick My Project grant application. The Pick My Project initiative empowers Victorians by giving them the opportunity to create projects that will make their community a better place. Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, in partnership with other local community centres, was successful in receiving a $200 000 grant from this scheme. The $200 000 grant will go towards the neighbourhood house’s community garden project, which will see the construction of a community garden that will help teach local residents how to grow their own food.

Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, along with many other community centres in the Narre Warren South electorate, are dedicated to promoting inclusivity among people of all ages and cultural backgrounds in the local area. They deliver and host a variety of events and activities which promote togetherness through shared experiences. These include dance lessons, language training programs, sewing classes and men’s discussion groups.

My thanks to the Premier for taking a strong interest in our local community support services, to the neighbourhood house manager Samar Mougharbel and to the committee members, staff and families of Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House for their hard work. I wish them every success in the coming years and look forward to visiting again when the community garden is in full bloom.