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House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Glynde RSL Sub Branch

Mr TARZIA (Hartley) (15:24): Today, I want to say a few words about Glynde RSL Sub Branch. They are obviously a fantastic group of local residents. Recently, I attended the annual RSL sub-branch dinner on 20 May. It was quite an auspicious occasion, as it always is. We had the privilege of commemorating the ongoing work of our current serving service men and women and also our retired service men and women.

At the dinner, I was joined by various guests such as Ms Jo-Anne Hanrahan, who represented Ms Cheryl Cates, President of RSL South Australia and Northern Territory, and also my good friend Councillor Kevin Duke. Kevin has been a long-time councillor of the City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters. He is a fantastic member of the local community and serves that position very well. He is very responsive to queries, and he certainly assists residents. There was also Mrs Mel Blondell, the Board Chair of Lutheran Homes Incorporated. Lutheran Homes is very much a growing community in my electorate, especially in the suburb of Glynde.

Also there was Mr Tim Chia, the CEO of Lutheran Homes Incorporated, and I was able to catch up with him for the first time. They really look after their residents, whether they be high care or medium care, they have great facilities and they really go out of their way to look after their residents. There was also Mr Neil Bradtke, who is the Secretary of the Glynde RSL Sub Branch and, of course, Mr Colin Hentschke, the President of the Glynde RSL Sub Branch, who gave a profound speech.

Before dinner began, we recited the ode, as we always do, made a toast to The Queen and also gave thanks as we celebrated and commemorated all the brave people in our local community who have served and continue to fight for our great country and democracy. During my time at the dinner, as the new member of parliament for the suburb of Glynde I was able to recommit my promises to the good people of the local area and reiterate my unwavering support to them.

They really are quite an active RSL. Whether it be through commemorating the service of men and women at the dawn services, whether it be on ANZAC Day or Remembrance Day, they really do a splendid job. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the volunteers involved with the Glynde RSL Sub Branch. They do so much for all the local residents: they give up their time each week at their various functions and they also do a whole range of fundraising through various aspects at the homes.

The assistance that staff and volunteers provide for currently serving but also ex-service personnel through the RSL's events and also members' programs is certainly very much appreciated and needed in today's world. When I have been able to visit some of these RSL clubs, sir, as I am sure you have also done as well, they certainly provide company and companionship not only for the returned service men and women but for their families as well.

They provide an amazing level of support and really do contribute to our social fabric. Again, I would like to thank the Glynde RSL Sub Branch for the privilege of commemorating and celebrating with them. I wish the club all the very best and look forward to continuing to support their functions and roles in the many years to come.

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