Kogarah Community Services

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-114770

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Kogarah Community Services

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (20:29):

:57 The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on all members of the community, particularly those who are elderly and vulnerable. Today I recognise the hard work demonstrated by Kogarah Community Services to make these difficult times easier for those in need. During the pandemic the team has been offering a range of services, including emergency and food assistance services, mental health support and social wellbeing initiatives to ensure the health and safety of local residents. I particularly mention Malcolm Long, Cecilia Lu, Rocky Familietti and the entire committee, who all won awards at the 2020 St George Community Awards for their leadership and commitment during this difficult time. All three individuals won awards for their individual service and the organisation has won a group award for its overall community contribution. This is a fantastic achievement and it demonstrates the value of the organisation within the community and its consistent dedication to improving the lives of others. Well done everyone from Kogarah Community Services. I look forward to hearing more about the organisation's impressive work in the future.