Vivi Germans Koutsounadis was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving the multicultural community in Sydney, with extraordinary compassion and vision.

Congratulations to Addison Road Community Centre for winning the prestigious Food for Good award at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards this week.

Congratulations to Juno Smith, a Year 9 student at Marrickville High School, whose exceptional performance at the Australian Road Cycling Nationals demonstrates the incredible talent emerging from our local schools.

I would like to congratulate Where's Nick wine bar in Marrickville, recognised at Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards with the prestigious Fiona Macdonald Award.

SPEECH

30 September 2025

Thanks so much Dan. What a privilege to be here with all of you this morning.

Congratulations to the students from Marrickville High School who participated in the Student Human Rights Forum held at NSW Parliament on 1 September.

This year's Sydney Fringe Festival continues its contribution to our vibrant community and arts landscape.

 I speak today on behalf of the many people in my community who have reached out to me who are living with chronic pain, cancer, PTSD, anxiety and other serious health issues who have found hope and relief through legally prescribed medicinal cannabis.

I would like to acknowledge Debjani (Deb) Sarkar, a remarkable Dulwich Hill local whose work exemplifies community leadership and social justice.

Congratulations to Lizzie French and Steve Wernick from RPM Records on celebrating their remarkable 10th anniversary in 2025.