2. That this House congratulates all officials and players involved in the 2010 DealsDirect.com.au National Netball Championships, particularly: Under 19 years team: Moira Gaha Manager: Maureen Stephenson Nicola Gray – Manly Warringah Paige Hadley – Penrith Alix Kennedy – Sutherland Shire Alix McDermott – Penrith Sophie Metcalfe – Warringah Brooke Miller – Manly Warringah Samantha Poolman – Newcastle Verity Simmons – Grafton Gabi Simpson – Randwick Megan Styles – Penrith Melissa Tallent – Sutherland Shire Kathryn Thew – Penrith 17 years team: Coach: Lenore Blades Manager: Donna Harrison Bridget Abbott – Manly Warringah Anita Blanco – Sutherland Shire Emily Chapple – Sutherland Shire Taylah Davies – Illawarra Samantha Davis – Wyong Gemma Ferrington – Gosford Hannah Jones – Eastwood Ryde Hannah Lee – Sutherland Shire Tiesha Ojeda – Sutherland Shire Claudia Russell – Maitland Amy Sommerville – Eastwood Ryde Courtney – Blacktown. 3. That this congratulates the following New South Wales players who were selected in Australian Squad Teams: Australian 19 years squad: Nicola Gray – Manly Warringah Sophie Metcalfe – Manly Warringah Samantha Poolman – Newcastle Verity Simmons – Grafton Gabi Simpson – Randwick Melissa Tallent – Sutherland Shire Australian Under 17 years squad: Blanco – Sutherland Shire Hannah Lee – Sutherland Shire Taylah Davies – Illawarra Amy Sommerville – Eastwood Ryde Courtney – Blacktown. (Notice given 21 April 2010)
(c) notes the program’s upcoming travelling expert workshops on online marketing and social media for local businesses, and (d) acknowledges the vital contribution of innovative business practice to a robust economy. (Notice given 18 May 2010) Ms Griffin to move— That this House: (a) acknowledges the work of the Sydney Heritage Fleet in restoring, operating and maintaining a fleet of historically significant vessels, (b) that the Sydney Heritage Fleet is reliant on the goodwill and generosity of volunteers to continue their work, (c) notes the importance of maritime heritage to the City of Sydney and to New South Wales, and (d) commends the opportunities the Sydney Heritage Fleet provides for young people to volunteer, and to preserve this state’s illustrious maritime history. (Notice given 18 May 2010) Mr Khan to move— 1. That this House notes that: (a) the Friends of Nioka and New England Area Palliative Care Services Incorporated is a voluntary organisation committed to keeping the Palliative Care Unit open at Tamworth Referral Hospital and providing funding and services, (b) the Palliative Care Unit at Tamworth Referral Hospital is currently a stand-alone facility away from the actual hospital having six functioning rooms, and there is often a waiting list to use the facilities, (c) the Nioka Palliative Care Unit has been supported by the Friends of Nioka and has been funded consistently through volunteer work, (d) the Nioka Palliative Care Unit provides a service to the community that is widely recognised, (e) this voluntary group of concerned citizens have valued the need for the Nioka Palliative Care Unit at Tamworth Referral Hospital and have raised substantial funds in the past, including most recently approximately $500,000 to extend the services to provide a doctors’ room, store room, lounge room and to relocate two of the existing bedrooms so that ensuites could be added, and (f) the Friends of understand that there is a proposal for the Palliative Care Unit to be reduced in size and relocated to a normal hospital ward on the top floor of the building if the redevelopment of Tamworth Hospital proceeds. 2. That this calls on the Minister for Health to ensure that the redevelopment plans for the Tamworth Referral Hospital do not lead to the closure of the Nioka Palliative Care Unit. (Notice given 20 May 2010)