Thursday, 30 October 2025

 Vicki WARD (Eltham – Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality) (10:08): With ‘Connect, create and celebrate’ as this year’s theme, we heard from Jayne Clarke, founder and CEO of Imagine Re-Evolution, a local volunteer-based organisation supporting children and young people. Jayne was the recipient of this year’s Nillumbik environment and sustainability award for the important work Imagine Re-Evolution are undertaking to transform and give new life to items destined for landfill. Their work connects young people and old – their oldest volunteers are in their 80s – and skills and wisdom across so many age groups. These young people are inspired to learn and create while building employment and education skills. This work is so important, combining community, creativity and care.