Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Eden FOSTER (Mulgrave) (19:38): I rise to share a heartwarming encounter with 95-year-old Hilda, a true Mulgrave treasure for approximately 50 years. Whilst visiting her home to assist her with her $100 power saving bonus application, we discovered remarkable connections. Like my mother, Hilda was born in Calcutta and moved to Australia in 1969, but the surprise did not stop there. In a remarkable coincidence we discovered that Hilda and I actually share the same birthday. Meeting Hilda was a poignant reminder of why we do this work. We do it because we care about the people in our community and the diverse stories that they come with.