On Friday 9 October I gathered with hundreds of Probus members from across the Probus clubs in the Wollondilly electorate at the Mittagong RSL, joining their celebrations of 50 years of Probus in Australia and the South Pacific. I am delighted to recognise all those clubs from across our region. I extend my congratulations to Sonya Phillips, who was the emcee, and the team of dedicated volunteers who coordinated Probus members from clubs across the electorate to get together to celebrate the remarkable milestone. I congratulate all members on their outstanding contribution. May their clubs continue offering the local communities a group where "retirement comes alive" and "fun, friendship and fellowship in retirement". I extend my appreciation to the club management committees, which generously donate their time to organise opportunities for local retired and semi-retired residents to socialise, explore new interests, share experiences and remain active and connected within their communities.