3rd June, 2025.
Following my visit to the Bowral Combined Probus Club late last year as a guest speaker, I was pleased to host the group on a visit to Parliament House. One of my greatest pleasures in Parliament is inviting groups like Probus into the House. Friendships and connections within the community are vital at any age, and Probus groups enhance the health and wellbeing of many by providing a place to engage in social interactions and stay active, both mentally and physically. The Bowral Combined Probus Club organises regular outings, site visits, social meet-ups and excursions, such as the Parliament visit. The club often organises transport to ensure that mobility and access to a car or private transport is not a barrier to anyone wanting to participate. Probus is open to anyone who is retired or semi‑retired. It offers the connections and engagement that are often missed once people leave the workforce. I thank everyone involved for their part in enabling the connection and friendship that adds so much to the community.