Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields): Ingleburn Rotary Club has been recognised for its RU OK youth mental health initiative.

The club donated a $350 grant to four local schools: Sarah Redfern High School, Hurlstone Agricultural High School, Passfield Park School, and The Grange Public School.

The initiative promoted mental wellbeing, connection and hope following Covid-19 lockdowns.

Passfield Park School used the grant to create a YouTube video and care packages for its students and carers.

The Grange Public School made care packages for its kindergarten students. Hurlstone Agricultural High School and Sarah Redfern High School promoted wellbeing among students through social media, Spotify playlists and a podcast featuring uplifting messages.

The initiative was well-received, and Ingleburn Rotary took out the award for best youth project at the 2022 District 9675 changeover dinner.

Rotary District 9675 includes 60 clubs in the metropolitan area. Ingleburn Rotary also won the District Award for Best Community Project for its 'Books to Change Lives' project that has donated 2,000 books for Passfield Park School's new library.

Congratulations to Ingleburn Rotary on these wonderful initiatives making a positive difference in the lives of young people.