Kogarah Community Services

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-116198

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

Kogarah Community Services

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (17:53:55):

I acknowledge Shelley Ross and the entire team at Kogarah Community Services for hosting a fantastic event for International Women's Day 2021. As part of the event, Kogarah Community Services initiated an open‑panel discussion with successful and inspiring women from across the St George area, including the Hon. Linda Burney, MP; Natalia Esdaile‑Watts; Anne Field; and Shelley Ross. I thank Linda Burney, who has been an outstanding advocate for women both in this Parliament as the member for Canterbury and in the Federal Parliament as the member for Barton. Natalia Esdaile‑Watts is also a strong advocate for local women. I have always enjoyed working with her on events, including White Ribbon Day. Anne Field is another inspiring female and mentor to many in my local community. Over many years as a councillor on Kogarah City Council I had the absolute pleasure of working alongside her. I also commend the work of Shelley Ross as the Executive Officer of Kogarah Community Services. I commend the panel and Kogarah Community Services.