By James Wallace | Member for Hornsby
Hornsby Woman of the Year, Myf Webster has been recognised for her long and exceptional record of philanthropic community work.
During her decadelong tenure as a centre leader at Fusion in Hornsby, Myf developed a food rescue program that salvaged surplus food from local supermarkets to provide community dinners twice a week for up to 70 people. The program also distributed food hampers to over 100 people weekly, powered by a dedicated team of adult and student volunteers.
More recently, Myf has founded The Social Local Collective, a charity dedicated to enhancing community wellbeing by creating opportunities for intentional connection and enjoyment. The charity started as a result of Myf’s research into the profound health impacts of social isolation and loneliness.
Myf’s guiding philosophy is simple: Be the change you want to see in the world. This is a philosophy that each of us in the Parliament should live by. Myf’s work in our area has consistently driven positive change and strengthened our local community. I can’t imagine anyone who is more deserving of being recognised as the Hornsby Woman of the Year.
Warrah Society in Dural
I recently visited the Warrah Society on Harris Road Dural nestled into the bushland of Dural Nature Reserve.
Warrah Society has been operating for more than 50 years and provides a vital and comprehensive range of services for people with profound intellectual disabilities. This includes the Warrah Specialist School which cares for local kids, as well as independent living homes for adults living with complex disabilities.
The unique location provides a beautiful and enriching place for the community that Warrah supports.
The campus is also home to Sydney’s only certified Biodynamic farm.
Warrah is a special place and beloved within the greater community. It cares for our most vulnerable and enriches the lives of people living with a disability.
I urge the wider rural community to visit and support this society. You can do so by:
• visiting the Waaia Café every Friday morning from 10am – 12pm. Waaia Café takes pride in offering a unique and inclusive experience. Its passionate team comprises people with disabilities and their dedicated support staff.
• shopping for fruit and vegetables at the Warrah Farm Shop which is open each day except Sunday.
