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Community Recognition Statement - World Vision Maitland

11 August 2022

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland) (15:47): Recently the Maitland branch of World Vision celebrated a unique milestone: four decades of continuous operation. When six ladies met in 1982 they had no idea that what they were starting for the underprivileged globally would raise in excess of $250,000, but the Lower Hunter group of that organisation did just that—and more. Incredibly, two of the foundation members—Barbara King and Joan Wilson—are still heavily involved today. In the past, money was raised from many different activities, including street stalls, catering for weddings and birthday parties, music nights, Melbourne Cup functions, bus trips, screen printing on pillowslips, Dutch auctions, the sale of plum puddings at Christmas and many more. Even though COVID-19 has dramatically impacted their fundraising efforts in the past two years, the women plan to host three events in 2022. I congratulate Maitland World Vision on its fortieth anniversary and thank it for its important contribution to our community.

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Electorate Office address: 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320 | Mail: PO Box 920, Maitland NSW 2320

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of the Maitland Electorate, the Wonnarua people, and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Authorised by The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Member for Maitland, Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport. 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320