Jennifer Parry

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-151512

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Jennifer Parry

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I would like to congratulate an outstanding St George local, Jennifer Parry, for her remarkable contribution to our community. As an individual living with a disability, Jennifer has been a strong advocate for accessibility and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Despite being born blind, Jennifer has never let that stand in her way. Her passion for music and sport has enabled her to inspire others and drive change in these fields. Recently, she was recognised for her efforts, receiving Georges River Council's Localability Citizen of the Year Award at the 2025 Australia Day Awards. Jennifer's achievements in music are exceptional. She has written and released original songs on major platforms like Spotify and has even performed internationally, including with the Endeavour Harmony Chorus at the MGM in Las Vegas. Her dedication to sport is equally impressive. In 2023, Jennifer represented Australia at the International Blind Sports Association Games in Birmingham, UK, as part of the first blind and low-vision women's cricket team. Jennifer is an exceptionally talented, generous, kind and caring person, who represents the very best of our community. I again extend my deepest appreciation for her contributions.