Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:29): I pay tribute to Pauline James, who I have chosen as my electorate's Local Woman of the Year for 2018.

Pauline was nominated by her husband, Ray. This amazing couple has made significant contributions to the RSL movement, both locally and statewide.

Pauline works tirelessly in her volunteer roles with the Ingleburn RSL Sub-Branch, the Ingleburn Women's Auxiliary and as State President of the RSL NSW Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries.

Pauline's charitable efforts include instigating the "Lest We Forget Quilt" project, which raised more than $64,000 for DefenceCare.

Pauline's outstanding efforts have also helped bring into the spotlight what is often the behind-the-scenes work of the Women's Auxiliaries.

Pauline is also spearheading the Invictus Games 2018 project for Women's Auxiliaries branches in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. The project will see 550 laundry bags depicting Australian themes handed out to all participating athletes, a quilt made for each participating country, a quilt for all Australian team members and a special quilt for His Royal Highness Prince Harry.

 Pauline is an amazing member of our local community.