00:06I mean it obviously meets a physical need of being fed but it's so much more because
00:13for many people that's their love language, that's their way of connecting with family
00:19and community.
00:20The volunteers who kind of support it outside of the actual day make sure the ingredients
00:27are there and then everyone gets together.
00:30I came over here with three kids and my husband died 40 years ago and I've been on my own
00:37since.
00:40When I was working I didn't come as often but when I retired I started coming back down
00:45again and I think it's the best thing ever.
00:48I come here three times a week.
00:52More than 35 years I was a Buddhist nun in Laos and one day the soldiers wanted to put
01:01me in prison and I escaped.
01:04I came here and I would like to thank you, the Australians give me free in this country
01:11and I thank you for this community.
01:14I can try with that.
01:18Don't forget we are a bit scared coming out on our own, you know, the women especially.
01:24We don't like walking just on your own.
01:28If you could just do that, take that first step to come, it will be absolutely good and
01:34all the girls will just welcome you and they'll help you out.
01:37If you're coming for lunch please.
01:39Alright we are
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