Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:23): Each year the not-for-profit organisation Beautiful Minds hosts Waratah Day during Mental Health Month.

The beautiful blooms are sold at key points across south-west Sydney to raise awareness of mental health in the local area.

This year, close to 3,000 blooms were sold and $6,000 was raised.

All of the funds will be directed towards mental health inpatient units attached to Campbelltown Hospital, enabling Beautiful Minds to continue music and art therapy workshops and support outings as well as enhance courtyards and staff units.

I acknowledge the hard work of Beautiful Minds president Cheryl Paradella and her fantastic team.

More than 40 volunteers helped out on the day, and I thank them for their tremendous commitment.

As in previous years, I joined the Beautiful Minds team at Minto Marketplace to lend my support for such a great cause.

I acknowledge Beautiful Minds for its continued advocacy for people with mental illness, their families and carers.

Thank you, Beautiful Minds, for doing a great job for our local area.