OPERATION FLINDERS FOUNDATION

Adjourned debate on motion of Mr Venning:

That this house—

(a) congratulates the Operation Flinders Foundation on its 20^th anniversary and success in providing support and opportunities to young men and women who have been identified as being at risk;

(b) acknowledges the terrific work done to develop the personal attitudes, values, self-esteem and motivation of Operation Flinders participants through espousing the virtues of teamwork and responsibility, so they may grow as valued members of the community; and

(c) pays tribute to the staff, volunteers, board members and ambassadors of the foundation, past and present, who dedicate time, skills and resources into empowering youth through this worthwhile organisation.

(Continued from 15 September 2011.)

Mr ODENWALDER (Little Para) (12:54): I am very happy to support this motion as well.

Mr VENNING (Schubert) (12:54): I wish to thank all those who contributed to the debate and I also thank the house for allowing this to be debated now because the celebrations are only a couple of weeks away. I will be attending Owiendana outstation on 5 November to join with them all to celebrate 20 fabulous years. I do commend Mr John Shepherd and his team because they have certainly done a fantastic job in relation to this tremendous task. Again, I thank the house and I commend the motion.

Motion carried.