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Honouring Our Volunteers

Published on: May 2025

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-153472

Honouring Our Volunteers

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—I want to honour and thank the incredible volunteers across the North Shore electorate as we celebrated National Volunteer Week 2025 last week. This year's theme, "Connecting Communities", highlights the powerful role volunteers play in bringing people together and strengthening the bonds in our communities. Every day, volunteers across the North Shore dedicate their time, skills and compassion to supporting others. Whether behind the scenes or on the frontlines, their efforts truly connect and uplift our community. From delivering meals to supporting those in crisis, our local volunteers show extraordinary dedication. I want to acknowledge the efforts of Meals on Wheels, whose volunteers provide vital daily support to our elderly; the NSW SES volunteers, who respond selflessly in times of emergency, the team at Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney, who offer 24/7 support for people in distress and all the P&Cs, sporting clubs, environment groups, and community organisations whose volunteers may not be named here – thank you. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, is deeply valued. You are the quiet force connecting and uplifting our community every day.