Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association
Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (13:31): Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend the Indochinese Elderly Refugees Association to celebrate the birthdays and longevity of their members. It was fantastic to see many of their members celebrate their 80, 90 and 100 years of age, with some still capable of effortlessly gliding across the dance floor in their golden years. The IERA provides residential care and social services for the elderly. They have six branches across the state and two aged-care centres in Cairnlea and East Keilor in my electorate. I would like to acknowledge the work that the IERA does and how it caters for the needs of elderly groups in our communities. It fosters and maintains a real sense of friendship and support amongst the Indochinese elderly communities currently living in Victoria. It provides counselling services, integrates and maintains cultural heritage, provides representation in local governments and creates opportunities for equal access to support, activities and services. I would like to congratulate the IERA, thank them for their valuable service and wish their residents all the best of health and a long and happy life.