Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (09:56): I had the distinct pleasure on the weekend of sharing in the immense cultural pride that comes with joining the community at Willum Warrain Aboriginal gathering place in Hastings to celebrate their 12th anniversary. It was a pleasure to attend this milestone along with my colleague the member for Hastings and to see firsthand the incredible impact this gathering place has on local community. Willum Warrain is a living, breathing example of self-determination in action, caring for country and leaving a beautiful space for reconciliation on the peninsula. Willum Warrain began as a dream for a dedicated gathering place, a vision for the local community to create a destination for reconciliation where everyone could come together. It was a privilege to stand alongside CEO Uncle Peter Aldenhoven and the Mornington Peninsula Human Rights Group to celebrate 12 years of caring for mob and country and reflect on the enormity and importance of our state’s treaty. Our government is proud to support places like Willum Warrain, which stands as a pillar of cultural strength. Happy 12th birthday. Here’s to many more years of leadership, connection and culture.