Conservation work can now commence on the Cronulla War Memorial, after the Cronulla RSL Sub Branch was awarded a grant from the Community War Memorials Fund.
I congratulate the Sub Branch on their $10,000 grant to help preserve, protect and repair the memorial in Monro Park.
Our memorials recognise the immense contributions of veterans, so it’s important to maintain them as they age.
This is an enduring testament to their contribution and provides valuable learning opportunities for future generations.
I’m thrilled to see this project recognised among such a high calibre of applicants.
The grant will cover conservation work to the memorial including cleaning, repairs, and replacement of some plaques.
Organisations including memorial trusts, local councils and veteran groups can also apply for funding now. Applications close 26 July 2021.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/heritage/community-war-memorials-fund
🇬🇧 Great Britain; great merch; great catch up with British Consul-General Louise Cantillon and her deputy Edward Kitt at NSW Parliament this week. 🇬🇧 ... See MoreSee Less
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In 1832 there were no schools in Parramatta, where young Irish-born James Martin lived. So he travelled from there to and from Sydney, where he went to school, for the next two years - he walked, he hitched rides, he slept overnight at school, and he walked again.
Sir James Martin went on to become Attorney General, Premier and Chief Justice of NSW.
His story is one to inspire students about the boundless opportunities open to them no matter what the challenges.
Today I joined Parramatta area students as they started a re-enactment walk from the Martin statue in Parramatta to the identical statue 20km away in Martin Place, central Sydney. ... See MoreSee Less
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Should have kept walking to londonderry chief justice needed in that corrupt area
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry T Ford.
u3a is an international volunteer organisation dedicated to providing intellectually stimulating activities, talks, courses in the arts, sciences, history, leisure, language, fitness and more for mature-aged semi-retired or retired people.
u3a aims to contribute to the fostering of lifelong learning, creativity, exercise, and community interaction so that the third age is the age of reinvention, rejuvenation, renewal and redirection.
Congratulations to the Endeavour (Southern) Region of Sydney u3a celebrating its 35th anniversary today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much Mark for coming today and sharing in our celebration, and being part of our milestone ~ the oldest region in Sydney u3a.
Mim Phillips
Go Caroline
The Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 found 3.4 million households across Australia were experiencing food insecurity and, of those, 2 million households were experiencing “severe” food insecurity.
@ourbigkitchen is a community kitchen prepares and distributes more than 250,000 meals each year, supporting over 30 charities and helping thousands of individuals.
Thanks Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin and team for showing @kelliesloanemp, @nataliewardmlc your operation today. ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who support our community.
It’s hard to believe in this day and age that we have so many people requiring food . Does Albo even care or is he more interested in himself and what he can get for free ? 😡 when are people going to wake up and see that Albo does not care for people who are struggling .
☀️A perfect Spring day and large crowds for the bigger than ever annual Gymea Village Festival today. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great day!
It’s the only real village in the shire. ❤️
It was nice to see you today Mark.😊
Wonderful to hear from over 120 community members at our Shadow Cabinet reception at Penrith Panthers this week. The cost of living crisis was a top concern.
Plenty of pink on display for Pink Up Penrith month for the McGrath Foundation ! ... See MoreSee Less
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Should have visited londonderry up the road crooks liars and thieves in action