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This page is dedicated to Peter's speeches during parliament that do not fall under Questions or Questions without notice. They range from debating legislation, reporting on events or issues in his seat of Southport and his Ministerial Statements.

Southport Meals on Wheels
Posted by Administrator (admin) on Feb 25 2003
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Mr LAWLOR (Southport-ALP) (7.38 p.m.): Tonight I rise to speak about a most worthwhile and important community organisation, Meals on Wheels. This is a community service organised to help the frail aged and younger disabled and their carers to live in the community where they are happiest-in their own homes. Meals on Wheels commenced in 1969 in Southport where the late Lionel Perry was elected as president. His son, also Lionel, is the current president. Lionel's late mother, Olive, was elected kitchen director and they commenced the service by preparing and delivering 29 meals under Mrs Perry's supervision. Some 33 years later they average 235 meals per day. The coordinator at Southport is Ann Frentz, who is assisted by 150 volunteers who provide their own vehicles and give their time freely. Since commencing Meals on Wheels in Southport, they have prepared and served almost 1.4 million meals. Meals on Wheels is not a free service and patients pay a charge of between $3 and $4 for their meal, which is delivered to their door usually in the middle of the day Mondays to Fridays.

Meals on Wheels are assisted by the largest volunteer work force of any voluntary organisation in Queensland. Those wishing to inspect local services or undertake voluntary assistance should consult their local telephone directory under Meals on Wheels. A telephone call to the kitchen supervisor or coordinator is suggested, and you can undertake an inspection of the facilities, assist in preparation of the meals or in deliveries or, indeed, in washing up. That is not my area of expertise, but maybe someone in your household has a couple of hours to spare once a month to assist this wonderful community organisation.

I am involved in the Southport Meals on Wheels and I can assure everyone that, although they are assisting the community and many deserving and needy people, it is also a very rewarding experience for all volunteers. Also, the social contact is vitally important for these housebound individuals. I congratulate all those involved with Meals on Wheels throughout Queensland, but particularly those in the Southport Meals on Wheels organisation.

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