08 May 2024

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields—Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections) — On 20-26 May, we will mark National Volunteer Week to pay tribute to the more than five million Australians who volunteer their time to make our communities better. The theme is 'Something for Everyone', recognising that there is no one way to volunteer – anyone can do it in any way. There are thousands of volunteers in the Macquarie Fields electorate who stand as pillars of the community, embodying kindness and generosity. They are parents helping in the school canteen or running P&C events. They are members of the local Lions or Rotary clubs. They are Vinnies or Salvos volunteers. They are community sports coaches and managers. They are visitors having a cup of tea with people in aged-care homes. Many volunteers do not donate their time for public praise or accolade. But this does not mean that they are not deserving of our applause and gratitude. I thank each and every volunteer in my electorate and around NSW for the tireless work that they do and the positive change they make in our community and in the lives of the people they help.