Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith is encouraging residents to spend time with an older loved one and to celebrate the important role older people play in the community this Grandparents Day on Sunday October 31.
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"I really encourage everyone to spend the time to reach out to their grandparent or a senior they know and thank them this Grandparents Day."
The NSW Government supports the celebrations for Grandparents Day through a number of initiatives, including the Local Grandparent of the Year Awards.
Local communities have been asked to put forward an exceptional grandparent from their community.
"We have some truly inspiring grandparents and seniors that support loved ones and the wider community," Mr Smith said.
"Grandparents Day is the perfect time to put a spotlight on a truly special grandparent and give them the recognition they deserve."
Minister for Seniors Natalie Ward said that grandparents played an active and integral role in the lives of families.
"The love and care grandparents give to their families is priceless. We also know that intergenerational connections are proven to result in less depression, better physical health and higher degrees of life satisfaction, for the benefit of both old and young," she said.
"The current pandemic may prevent us from celebrating in the way we'd like, but I ask everyone to pick up the phone or pay a special visit to their older loved ones. Let's put a smile on our grandparents' faces this Grandparent's Day."
For more information on the Local Grandparent of the Year Awards and to find out how your local area is celebrating Grandparents Day, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/grandparents-day.
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