MAI-WEL GROUP

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads) (20:32): I acknowledge and congratulate Mai-Wel on its first ever awards held on 25 October this year. I particularly congratulate Evelyn Kucharski of Rutherford on her 45 years of service to the Mai-Wel organisation. Over 80 people attended the exclusive event, which celebrated staff anniversary milestones, organisation value award winners and top supporting businesses and employers. Evelyn was the overall highlight of the night, acknowledged and celebrated for her incredible milestone of 45 years of service. Evelyn currently works as an operations assistant in business services within the Mai-Wel enterprises team. When asked by emcee Craig McGregor what she loved about working at Mai-Wel, Evelyn said, "My friends, and I love the work." The night was a huge success, celebrating not only the team but also some fantastic partners and employers too. Catering was by Mai-Wel's own Thrive Catering, a project-based learning model used to assist job seekers to develop experience, skills for work and the confidence to transition successfully into further study or employment.