The Hon. AILEEN MacDONALD (10:04): I move:

(1)That this House acknowledges the Clontarf Foundation, which exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self‑esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men:

(a)that Clontarf's largest event, the annual Ross Kelly Cup, began in 2013 with just 100 boys for a rugby league carnival; and

(b)that the 2024 Ross Kelly Cup was held in Tuggerah and now has 41 teams and hosted 750 year 9 and year 10 boys from various Clontarf academies from across the State.

(2)That this House notes the Ross Kelly Dinner on 10 September 2024 was a celebration with more than 1,000 people including staff, corporate partners, and supporters.

(3)That the Clontarf Foundation Ross Kelly Dinner was attended by:

(a)Mr Craig Brierty, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Clontarf Foundation;

(b)the Hon. David Harris, MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty;

(c)the Hon. Sarah Mitchell;

(d)Mr Roy Butler, MP;

(e)Mr Philip Donato, MP;

(f)Ms Liza Butler, MP;

(g)Footballer, Jason Saab;

(h)Former Wallaby, James Grant; and

(i)the Hon. Aileen MacDonald, OAM.

(4)That this House congratulates the Clontarf Foundation on holding the dinner, which is a celebration of the power of sport, education, and positive role models.

(5)That this House recognises independent studies have shown that Clontarf delivers a diverse range of benefits to those students who participate in the program, as well as the schools and communities.

Motion agreed to.