Sarah told parliament how her time as a foster carer set her on the path to Canberra.
She spoke about her husband, Paul, and their journey to the foster care system.
“I stepped into the world of foster care, not out of ease, but out of a deep need to turn my pain into something positive.
Together, they wanted to be there for children who, through no fault of their own, find themselves in rotten situations.
Paul and I welcomed children into our home and into our hearts. Some days were beautiful. Other days tested every ounce of strength we had.”
She said those experiences would influence her time in parliament. She is committed to asking, whenever she is asked to make a decision:
“What would that child need so that they can grow up to be the best person they can be?”
Watch Sarah Witty MP’s maiden speech in full.
