Thursday, 18 May 2023

National Volunteer Week

Joe McCRACKEN (Western Victoria) (09:52): I would like to publicly recognise all volunteers in the community, whether it is in a charity or a philanthropic organisation like the Ballarat Foundation or volunteering in a sporting club, a service club like Rotary or, dare I say, a Lions club. I am a member of the Parliamentary Lions Club. If you are not a member, sign up.

Bev McArthur: Is that an ad?

Joe McCRACKEN: Yes, it is an ad. Services like Do Care, the RSL, progress associations, historical societies and even a committee of management – every contribution should be recognised appropriately. I want to thank every volunteer for donating their skills, their talents and their time for the benefit of the community. I have a very clear message for you: our community would not be what it is without you. So this week on National Volunteer Week we thank all volunteers.