The ninth annual Aspire Oaks Day luncheon at Albury Racing Club earlier this month raised money for Aspire’s community grants program, which funds educational, sporting, IT and accessibility projects.

Board director Lizzie Pogson, who organised the luncheon, said the latest round of grant applications had just closed, with decisions expected in the next few weeks.

Mrs Pogson said the luncheon went well, with highlights including the Aspire medley and the presentation by guest speaker Jodie O’Sullivan, whose daughter has a disability.

“This hit it home that everybody has their story,” the organiser said.

“I like to highlight the ability within disability by having our performers come along who are part of Aspire but I also like to remind the ladies of why we’re there, why we’re raising the money.”

Mrs Pogson thanked auctioneer William Bonnici, who had supported the luncheon every year.