Chris Minns has praised Hindu community organisations across New South Wales after attending the annual meeting of Hindu organisations, temples and associations in Ermington.
The gathering brought together community leaders and volunteers involved in a range of local support programs, including blood donation drives, free food services and disaster recovery efforts.
Minns said the event highlighted the role many Hindu groups continue to play across the State, often through volunteer-led initiatives aimed at helping families, new migrants and people facing hardship.
He described the meeting as an inspiring event, pointing to the thousands of volunteer hours contributed by organisations and temple groups each year.
Many Hindu associations across NSW regularly run food donation programs, cultural festivals, youth mentoring sessions and fundraising campaigns for communities affected by floods and bushfires. During recent natural disasters, several groups opened temples and community halls to provide meals, temporary shelter and supplies for affected residents.
Community leaders at the Ermington meeting also discussed ways to strengthen support networks and improve cooperation between local organisations.
Minns said he was proud to see groups across NSW continuing to work together to support people in their communities.
The event also reflected the growing role of multicultural and faith-based organisations in community life across NSW, particularly in areas where volunteer groups often fill gaps in social support services.
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