NSW LABOR CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS DAY

NSW Labor today extends its best wishes to grandparents across NSW on the occasion of this year’s Grandparents Day.

This year, Grandparents Day is being celebrated on Sunday 25 October. Grandparents Day recognises the important contribution which grandparents make to the lives of children, families and the wider community.

Grandparents play an important and often underappreciated role providing care for children and supporting family life.

Almost one million children in Australia receive regular care from a grandparent on a regular basis, according to statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Grandparents Day is coordinated by the Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA NSW). Information about Grandparents Day, including local events, is available at www.grandparentsday.org.au

Quotes attributable to NSW Shadow Minister for Ageing Sophie Cotsis

“Grandparents Day is an opportunity to recognise the invaluable contribution grandparents make to families and the community every day of the year.”

“Today is an opportunity to reflect on the way that our own grandparents have contributed to our lives, and acknowledge the dedication, care and guidance that grandparents provide for our children.”

“On behalf of NSW Labor I wish grandparents everywhere a happy Grandparents Day, and I thank grandparents for everything they do to support strong families and strong communities.