Tuesday, 14 October 2025

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (13:18): I recently had the pleasure of joining South East Volunteers in celebrating their 40th birthday. This incredible organisation, in conjunction with different levels of government, has served our community with generosity and kindness, empowering social connection and inclusion. Through their transport services that help our most vulnerable neighbours, they provide the dignity and respect that everyone deserves in living an independent and fulfilling life. In 2024 alone South East Volunteers delivered more than 30,000 support interactions, close to 14,000 transport trips and more than 7000 safety register calls, and trained 250 additional volunteers who now serve our community with distinction. They have trained up more than 28,000 volunteers over those 40 years. To the CEO Gavin Watson and the entire team, thank you for all that you do in making our city a safer, more welcoming and inclusive place.