Ms CLANCY (Elder) (11:43): I would like to begin by thanking the member for Reynell for bringing this motion to the house. I also thank the member for Reynell for first introducing me to Helen. I am pretty sure, if I remember correctly, that the words were, 'Oh, Helen Oxenham! She's a bloody legend!' and she was right, as always. Helen was incredible.

I was so pleased to meet her that day and I was always really happy whenever our paths crossed again, whether it was when I was working for Women's Safety Services or when I actually knocked on her door during the election campaign and was welcomed in for a cup of tea, which I normally do not accept, and a chat, which was lovely. I have loved seeing her since then, since being elected as the member for Elder.

She was always incredibly generous with her time, kind and very, very funny. I think the word trailblazer gets used a fair bit, but she was a real one. She was a true trailblazer. She was an absolute champion. She took her pain and experience and put that energy into action and care for others. I am so grateful she chose to do that, and I am sure there are hundreds of women, children and families who are also really grateful to her for that.

I also want to thank her family and loved ones, who have continued her legacy, especially her daughter, Heather. I want to thank Heather for giving a number of us the opportunity to say our farewells to Helen as well. Thank you for that. Vale Helen. Wherever you may be, I hope you are dancing.