17 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South West Macarthur Natalie Wadwell of Ingleburn who volunteers with Stepping Up Macarthur Project a partnership project with Camden Council, Macarthur Workplace Learning Program, Campbelltown Council and Wadwell Initatives. Natalie has a strong passion for and supports local initiatives for young people to exhibit their HSC...
16 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney South Marie Gai Oberlander of Sans Souci. Marie Gai volunteers for a number of organisations including Dress for Success- Sydney, Meals on Wheels and Look Good Feel Better- Cancer Patients Foundation, as well as being a highly committed Grandmother! She has a genuine love of people...
15 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Central Coast Fred Leake of Woy Woy who volunteers with Woy Woy South Public School. Fred has dedicated the past ten years to assisting teachers and students in the classroom at Woy Woy South Public School. He has developed a great rapport with the school and its...
14 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Hunter Angela Chorusch of Woodrising Mums’ Cottage Angela?s commitment to Mum’s Cottage is remarkable. She is resourceful and shares her knowledge in her role as Disability Coordinator, Disability Liaison Coordinator and Case Manager. Additionally, Angela established a program for children aged 3 – 16, on the autism/aspergers...
13 October 2014
Overall Winner – 2014 Volunteer of the Year Sydney North region Jack Bennett of Fairlight Sailability NSW Inc – Manly Branch. Jack is a fifteen-year-old Manly Selective High School student. He is a dedicated volunteer who builds a great rapport with Sailability NSW participants. He always goes that extra mile to sure those he takes...
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,...