Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—This week is Neighbourhood Centre Week, a great opportunity to recognise the important role community centres play in bringing people together and supporting those who need a hand. Here in Charlestown, we are lucky to have The Place: Charlestown Community Centre right in the heart of our community. It is a welcoming, inclusive space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to learn, connect, and feel supported. Community drop-in centres like The Place do so much more than just offer programs. They help people feel seen, heard, and part of something. Whether it is a workshop, a playgroup, a community event, or something active, The Place helps build connection and reduce isolation. It is places like this that make our neighbourhoods stronger, more connected, and more vibrant. The Place brings people together and helps create the kind of community where everyone feels welcome. I would like to thank the amazing team of staff, volunteers and supporters who help make The Place such a valued part of life in Charlestown. Your work truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful to have you in our community.

A Community Recognition Notice is an opportunity for an MP to submit a short statement praising the work of an individual or group in the local community. If you have any ideas about people I can recognise with a Community Recognition Notice, please email and let me know!