Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—Westfield Kotara is a major shopping centre in the Charlestown Electorate, and I am glad to see them giving back to the community with their Local Hero program. I am pleased to report that the 2024 Westfield Kotara Local Hero is Jan Bynon of Got Your Back Sista. Got Your Back Sista is a Newcastle registered charity that empowers women and children to thrive after escaping domestic violence. They offer support to women who have escaped a violent relationship and must start their lives again. Jan is one of Got Your Back Sista's longest-serving volunteers. Through her work with Got Your Back Sista, she has supported hundreds of women and children with lived experience of domestic and family violence. She volunteers in the op-shop, helps with fundraising events and provides essentials to those in need. Along with the recognition comes a $20,000 grant, which will support Got Your Back Sista's programs including work readiness, financial goal-setting and emotional healing. My congratulations to Jan and Got Your Back Sista, and my thanks to Westfield Kotara for giving back to the community.

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