7 October 2020
It’s been tough across the NSW South Coast – but the region and its people are bouncing back thanks to the support of its committed volunteering community. Strong communities come together during tough times to rebuild and volunteers are always there at the core. So it’s timely to recognise this effort. The South Coast regional...
2 October 2020
Volunteers from across Newcastle and the Hunter regions stood in the spotlight today for a dollop of thanks and a heap of praise for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards were held virtually this year, but their stories of community spirit and goodwill were very real. Thank you to all the...
1 October 2020
We just love the volunteering spirit that’s on display across every corner of the NSW Central Coast. It’s not unique to the region, but it does make it an extra special place, helping to build a healthier and well-connected community. Today we celebrated the region’s volunteers – young and old and everyone in between –...
30 September 2020
Volunteers from Sydney’s East have helped keep us safe, active, connected and as healthy as could be. They are the life blood of the local community. It was fitting to take the time today to say thank you -virtually speaking – for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. A special mention to our...
24 September 2020
It’s been tough for communities across the NSW Central West over the past 12 months – but the regions strong volunteering spirit is always there to help people pull through. It was entirely appropriate for us all to dial in and say thanks at today’s online regional ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the...
18 September 2020
From Maclean to Yamba – and everywhere in between – volunteers have been digging deep to help build a healthy and a well-connected Coffs Coast community. We celebrated those efforts today via our virtual ceremony for the Upper North Coast 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Special congratulations to our award winners; St John...
16 September 2020
The virtual volunteering roadshow rolled in to Sydney’s Upper North Shore today to celebrate kind acts and the spirit of giving for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Congratulations to the nominees, all the amazing volunteers and a special mention to our regional award winners; nineteen year-old volunteer paramedic and cadet leader Brooke...
15 September 2020
They were like an all-star cast of volunteering heroes today at our Western Sydney ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The online celebrations showcased the tremendous impact of volunteering – from across the sporting fields and community events to supporting the elderly and people without a home. We met the young...
10 September 2020
Volunteers from the Northern Rivers region have banked countless hours doing what’s right for their community. It’s the spirit of giving that makes volunteering so special. We can see it in Evans Head surf lifesaving volunteer Aidan Yourell and the courageous pro surfer Brittani Nicholl who stands tall on behalf of people also living with...
9 September 2020
Years may separate them, however these three generations of volunteers are equal role models for us all. They lead by doing, and so it was wonderful to celebrate their contribution along with all the nominees for our Mid-Western Sydney virtual ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. Thirteen year-old Jessica Proctor...
8 September 2020
Volunteers from Campbelltown to Picton and Macquarie Fields to Narellan came together today for a virtual celebration of regional volunteering for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to say thank you and cheer on the volunteering excellence across the Macarthur region. Special congratulations to our award...
3 September 2020
The people of New England have stared adversity down with the support of their volunteers. It was wonderful to celebrate their efforts over the past 12 months at our virtual North West NSW ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year for the New England region...