Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Eden FOSTER (Mulgrave) (19:39): I also rise to celebrate the vibrant spirit displayed across Mulgrave this Australia Day. It was a privilege to attend citizenship ceremonies in the cities of Monash and Greater Dandenong, welcoming our newest Australians. I was particularly proud to attend the Greater Dandenong Australia Day awards, where the incredible team at SisterWorks received twin acclaim. SisterWorks was named Community Group of the Year, and its Dandenong Empowerment Hub manager Nika received the Community Leadership Award. SisterWorks has empowered over 2500 women to achieve economic independence. At their Springvale hub, up to 40 sisters gain hands-on employment, from reupholstering iconic Melbourne tram seats to manufacturing equipment for Yarra Trams. I congratulate the entire team.