Wednesday, 15 October 2025

 Anthony CIANFLONE (Pascoe Vale) (10:05): On 1 September I had the pleasure of visiting the Brunswick Hockey Club at Brunswick Secondary to celebrate the commencement of their 2025 Study Melbourne hockey inclusion program. Supported by a $30,000 Victorian Labor government grant through Hockey Victoria, the Learn to Play initiative brings together and supports international students studying in Melbourne through a five-week hockey program, supplying all the equipment and a free dinner after each session, fostering inclusivity. Commendations to president Graeme Kennedy and long-time club advocate Dean Paatch on this initiative, and also for securing the long-overdue funding to finally begin delivering the club a new pitch at McDonald Reserve to cater for its burgeoning growth, thanks to Merri-bek council.