(Community Recognition Statement, 21 March 2024, Legislative Assembly, NSW Parliament)

On behalf of the Sydney electorate, I'd like to put on record the outstanding contribution and community service of Erin Longbottom. As Nursing Unit Manager at St Vincent's Hospital Homeless Health Service, Erin works on the front line with the most vulnerable people in our community, providing essential health care for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Erin plays a key role within her multidisciplinary outreach team of clinical and non-clinical support staff, identifying and helping rough sleepers, many who have undiagnosed, untreated or chronic health conditions. Erin is passionate about social justice and person-centred care for all people. In recent years Erin has become a fierce advocate for people without permanent residency, no right to work and no access to government support, who make up 20 percent of rough sleepers in the Sydney electorate. Erin has played a key role in bringing health and community services together to call on the government for reform of non-resident homelessness, ensuring the stories of people with lived experience are heard by decision makers. I value Erin's knowledge, experience, insight, and advocacy, and thank her for her ongoing commitment to helping the most vulnerable in our community.