Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—The Apollo International Hotel in Charlestown has engaged with the "Back to Basics" program, facilitated by Envision Connection, a support coordination provider servicing the Greater Newcastle area. The Back to Basics program is dedicated to helping school leavers and young adults with disabilities develop essential life skills for greater independence as they enter the community and obtain skills for employment. The program isn't just about the skills learned. As we all know, the key to success and inclusion is empowerment and confidence, and based on the reports from the three participants—Sam, Kyana and Tara—their experiences at the Apollo International have certainly assisted with that. It is good to see a local business committed to creating opportunities that make a meaningful impact through supporting programs like Back to Basics. I am always happy to see community engagement and inclusion. I look forward to hearing more in the future about the Back to Basics program, and other initiatives from the Apollo International and Envision Connection to empower individuals and foster a more inclusive future.

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