10 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Mid North Coast region Geoff Bond of Port Macquarie who volunteers with Frontier Services – Outback Links. Geoff has volunteered consistently for 9 years with Outback Links, a volunteer program within the Frontier Services organisation that reaches out to remote communities of Australia. He has travelled vast...
9 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year NSW Northern Rivers Susan Biggar of Ocean Shores Brunswick Valley and District Volunteer Rescue Squad. Susan’s role in the Rescue Squad is one of captaincy, leadership, administration, training, and as a state-rescue-board-accredited operator. She has brought her dedication and commitment to the rescue squad for the past...
8 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney city and eastern suburbs Karen Lindley of Arcadia Bravehearts Inc. – Sydney CBD Karen is a trusted and professional mentor and ally, supporting survivors of child sexual assault through Bravehearts since 1997. Currently an advocate and case manager, Karen’s 24/7 support for survivors of sexual abuse...
7 October 2014
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7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year NSW New England/Northern Inland Susan Craig of Glen Innes Glen Innes Weight Loss Support Group. Susan is a caring and motivational woman who has run the Glen Innes Weight Loss Support Group for two years. She is dedicated to not only organising the weekly meetings but also...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Murray region Janice Awburn of Lavington Albury Junior Football Club Janice devotes countless hours at the Albury Junior Football – especially the canteen, which is arguably the best in the league. Janice’s work is essential in helping hundreds of people enjoy a day out at the local...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Riverina region Betti Punnett of Cootamundra Cootamundra Heritage Centre. Betti is the Secretary and Treasurer of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre where she has been dedicated volunteer for 20 years. She oversees the full operations of the Centre which includes volunteer rosters, cataloguing items, reconciliation and banking donations,...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Orana Far West region Bob Barden of Dubbo Taronga Conservation Society Australia, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Bob has not only volunteered ‘on the ground’ at Taronga Western Plains Zoo for 27 years, he is also the chairman of the volunteer committee. The zoo appreciates Bob’s high degree...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Central West region Stephanie Huysmans of Spring Hill Volunteers with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Stephanie’s dedication to the NSW Rural Fire Service is tireless. Her leadership qualities have seen her represent NSW RFS and NSW RFSA at the Australasia conference and she is sought after...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year – Sydney Outer West/Blue Mountains region Kevin Robinson of Baulkham Hills Little Wings Limited (Westmead). Little Wings brings children in rural and regional NSW to the specialised oncology services available at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Kevin founded Little Wings to help children with cancer while they...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year – Sydney Hornsby North West Emily Smith of North Epping who Volunteers with Girl Guides Australia: Girl Guides NSW & ACT Emily joined Girl Guides at 8 years old and has been volunteering for 15 years. Working directly with her community, Emily is a Unit Leader of...
7 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year South Coast and Southern Inland Region John Young of Bodalla Marine Rescue Narooma John has been a volunteer for 40 years with various organisations. As the unit co-ordinator of Marine Rescue in Narooma, John co-ordinates rescue operations for marine emergencies, liaises with other marine rescue agencies, trains...