Thursday, 23 February 2023

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (09:48): Last month I attended the 2023 Frankston community awards. I am delighted to acknowledge Frankston Citizen of the Year for 2023, centenarian Warwick Exton, who has contributed remarkably to the Frankston community. His efforts have been dedicated to preserving Sweetwater Creek, successfully advocating for its protection by working with Frankston council to reclaim it as a nature reserve. Congratulations also to other worthy award winners I had the pleasure of meeting, including Young Citizen of the Year Jack Lyons, who supported Blessing Bags, and Jodie Belyea, founder of the Women’s Spirit Project.