Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Members statements
Agapi Care
Agapi Care
Mr TARLAMIS (South Eastern Metropolitan) (09:48): I would like to acknowledge and thank Agapi Care for the critical role they play each and every day, providing much-needed support and assistance to those in our community who are vulnerable and most in need. The dedication and commitment of their management team and staff are second to none, and the difference they make in the lives of those they come into contact with cannot and should not be underestimated. By engaging the way that they do so diligently with their clients, their families and carers to ensure that they are treated equally and with dignity and respect, Agapi Care never lose sight of the goal to get the best outcomes for everyone that they provide a service for. I know that during the challenges of the pandemic Agapi Care went above and beyond yet again, adapting to meet the increased safeguards and procedures so that they could continue to provide a much-needed support without interruption.
Recently I had the pleasure of attending their facility in Preston to support their annual radiothon, where I had the opportunity to also meet some of the many amazing volunteers, staff, supporters and clients. Can I say what a truly inspiring, dedicated group of people they are. Donations from this year’s radiothon will go towards renovations to their new property in Oakleigh, which will support respite and short-term accommodation services for people with disabilities in the local community.
I would like to thank Agapi Care’s management team, led by CEO Mary Gakopoulos, and all of their staff and volunteers for their care, dedication and commitment, for supporting so many vulnerable Victorians to access more options and opportunities for a more normal life and for assisting them to overcome disability, discrimination and disadvantage. I would also like to thank all of those who support Agapi Care in so many ways, ensuring that they can continue to provide their important services to make such a profound difference to the lives of so many.