Tuesday, 12 November 2024

 Sam GROTH (Nepean) (13:35): Yesterday it was a privilege to stand beside Rosebud RSL president Bruce Turner as the Rosebud RSL presented their scholarship awards. The Rosebud RSL, like me, take great pride in supporting the next generation of leaders from across our community, and these scholarships total more than $34,000. It was a great honour to stand beside the president and to present them. Congratulations to, from Boneo Primary School, Gemma Butler, Levi May, Mason Rossi and Sage Davidson; from Eastbourne Primary School, Yen-Hsin Huang, Tyson Suric, Austin Ashworth and Charlee Dalziel; from Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, Mason Green, Cruz Grant, Henry Jobling and Estelle Bateman; from Rosebud Primary School, Aidan Rudd, Charli Failla, Emily Sharkey and William Lyell; from Dromana Secondary College, Mckayla King, Shaylee Putland, Ryan Hanley and Josh Allen; from Padua secondary college, Xander McDonald, Mia Hughes, Michael Seang and James Lewington; and finally, from Rosebud Secondary College, Thato Marks, Gabby Visal, Penny Dakin and Charlotte Morrow-Dick.

As I reflect on yesterday’s Remembrance Day, I just want to thank personally everyone in my community who has served or continues to serve this great country. It was a humbling experience also to be presented by Bruce with an honorary RSL membership. I look forward to continuing my work as the local member, supporting our returned service members.