Not-For-Profit Finance Week Enhancing Financial Literacy

Not-for-Proft Sector Banking NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCE WEEK ENHANCING FINANCIAL LITERACY

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N2017 s o d PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY t- r fo a r w COMMONWEALTH BANK -P A ro rs’ NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR BANKING ﬁ t Treasure AND OUR COMMUNITY A MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMMUNITY BUILDERS

WORKING TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE…

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On behalf of the Commonwealth The role of a treasurer is no easy task and the very Bank and Our Community, we are future of not-for-profit organisations depends on their ability to deliver good governance processes and delighted to once again bring you our strong financial management. annual Not-for-Profit Finance Week. However, beyond providing an ability to say thanks, the Awards are also an important vehicle to share It is through events such as these that we are able ideas, knowledge and capabilities across the sector. to support the building of financial literacy and This willingness to share information to assist other governance skills across the not-for-profit sector. not-for-profits and community groups is a unique With the ongoing delivery of new tools and resources, and inspiring trait that underpins the very essence of we will better assist not-for-profits and community what the sector stands for – the ability to support and groups, as each continues to provide their much helps others. needed support and services to local communities and those in need. We extend our congratulations to all the Treasurers who were nominated in the 2017 Awards, and thank This year’s Not-for-Profit Finance Week brings all those Treasurers who so generously shared their together an exciting line-up of some of our leading wisdom this year. Finally, a thank you to everyone experts who will share their knowledge and wisdom who works in the not-for-profit sector. Your efforts, in key areas of governance, fundraising, innovation, your passion and your hard work continue to cybersecurity and how to decipher financial strengthen the very fabric of our nation – building a statements. These free webinars and presentations fairer, equitable and more inclusive Australia for all. are designed for new and existing board members, treasurers and those working within the sector and are designed to have you come away with practical tools and insights you can implement straight away. A highlight of Not-for-Profit Finance Week is, of course, the announcement of the winners and nominated treasurers in the Commonwealth Bank Julienne Price Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards. Now in their third Head of year, the Awards continue to enjoy the endorsement Not-for-Profit of all state and territory government treasurers – Sector Banking, highlighting the importance of good financial practice Commonwealth Bank within the sector. The Awards provide an opportunity for us all to recognise and thank community and not-for-profit treasurers – the often unsung heroes of the sector. It remains an incredibly uplifting experience to read about treasurers who have been nominated by their Denis Moriarty colleagues, or by their community, and the high Group Managing Director esteem in which these individuals are held. Our Community

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NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCE WEEK 2017 PROGRAM:

Questions Your RECOGNITION AND Board Needs to KNOWLEDGE BUILDING Ask About the Finances

• Do you know the Not-for-Profit Finance Week has been designed to questions you should celebrate and enhance the financial literacy skills of be asking and the the staff, volunteers, board members and treasurers reports you should who oversee the finances of Australia’s not-for-profit be seeing? organisations and community groups. • Understand how to read, interpret and act upon financial Held in September each year, this week long series of events includes daily papers? free online educational presentations, as well as the announcement of the winners and nominated treasurers in the annual Commonwealth Bank Not- • Know how to build for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards. financial matters into decision-making Our 2017 program focuses on some of the most topical areas facing processes? not-for-profit organisations. Each webinar runs for approximately 45 minutes, and is presented by a leading expert from Our Community and Find out the answers Commonwealth Bank. to these questions and more. You can Summaries of this year’s webinars are listed here and can be accessed also download the via the Our Community website at www.ourcommunity.com.au/ free booklet, Damn nfpfinanceweek. Each presentation has been recorded to provide you Good Advice for Board with ongoing access to these resources. Members, available from Our Community’s website communitydirectors. com.au/icda/ boardadvice

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2017 PROGRAM:

Crowdfunding Navigating Not-for-Proft Cyber Security – Focussing Financial and the World of Awareness on the Keys to Statements – Innovation Survival The Beginners • What are ‘cyber- • Are you solving the hygiene’ factors and Guide how do they apply • Understand what “all right problem or delivering the right to you? or nothing” means? • Do you know how services? • What are the current • Know how to plan to read a Balance threats and how your crowdfunding Sheet? • Are you interested in learning about can you spot a project? • Do you understand the design thinking cyberattack? • Understand what what your Statement process? • What’s the difference happens when you of Financial Position is between Phishing and reach the project telling you? • Are you curious about how to cultivate an Smishing? deadline? • Understand the innovative mindset Get answers and Get the answers difference between throughout your insights to what has to these questions financial performance organisation? become the second together with hints and cash flow most reported type and tips on how to get management? This webinar will answer these questions of economic crime in the most from your This presentation and provide you with a Australia. This webinar campaign. has been designed range of ready to use can be supplemented to help you answer tools and resources with the free ‘Damn these questions and that you can start using Good Advice on Fraud to simplify the world straight away. There’s Prevention and Cyber- of financial accounts. also a great booklet safety’ booklet which Make sure you also available, Creative can be accessed from download the free Design Thinking, Our Community’s resource, Damn Good when you complete website Advice for Treasurers, one of CommBank’s communitydirectors. from Our Community’s Innovation think com.au/icda/fraud website tanks, workshops or communitydirectors. masterclasses. com.au/icda/ treasurersadvice

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STRENGTH THROUGH SHARING

We continue to work in partnership with not-for profit organisations and The Community community groups to deliver new Finance Centre resources that support the ongoing ourcommunity.com.au/ development of financial literacy finance skills. Below are just some of the • Financial Policies – resources which are available to you downloadable financial and your organisation. management policies provide the information and support you need to safeguard and grow the finances of your not- for-profit organisation. • Financial Literacy Tools – including help sheets, financial tutorials, templates and checklists are also available through the Community Finance Centre.

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Innovation think Fundraising Donations Hub tanks, masterclasses Resources and workshops Through the GiveNow.com. au Our Community has developed online giving service, Our Community helps Australians give An annual series of a range of resources and tools more to the community – through think tanks, masterclasses to help community groups donations of money, time and and workshops held across raise more funds. The Funding goods. GiveNow Week, which is Australia CommBank’s NFP Centre’s grants database, help held in December every year, aims Innovation programs provide sheets and tools are speciﬁcally to focus attention on the many opportunities to: designed for not-for-proﬁt organisations and schools, no ways that individuals, families, • Connect and collaborate with matter your location, size or type. businesses and groups can make like-minded organisations, a difference to the community. communities and individuals. For more information on grants Over $80 million has been and fundraising in Australia go to donated using this commission- • Partner on key issues the Community Funding Centre free service to date. facing the sector and create at fundingcentre.com.au. innovative solutions to make a genuine impact on Australian communities. • Learn the basics of Design Thinking methodology and how to apply it in your organisation.

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ABOUT THE 2017 TREASURERS’ AWARDS…

The response to the 2017 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Proﬁt Treasurers’ Awards was fantastic. We received over 1,300 submissions, accompanied by inspiring and glowing endorsements of our community treasurers.

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Not-for-proﬁt organisations are the fabric which holds our nation together. We all, in turn rely heavily on our community treasurers who work tirelessly to ensure that our not-for-proﬁt sector remains well placed to provide assistance to the most vulnerable members of our society.

The Commonwealth Bank Not-for Proﬁt Treasurers’ Awards consist of two categories – providing an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of treasurers across the nation, as well as being a vehicle for community treasurers to share their knowledge and ideas.

CATEGORY A: CATEGORY B:

People from across the community, as well those Treasurers were invited to spread their knowledge by involved with not-for-profit groups, were invited to creating and sharing one of the following resources: let their treasurer know how much they are valued • A financial template by nominating them to receive an official 2017 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ • An outline and summary of a financial webinar Awards Certificate of Appreciation. • A financial policy

The best entry from each of the three categories were chosen to win a $5,000 donation for their not-for- proﬁt group.

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CELEBRATING BRUCE CLARKE OUR 2017 Treasurer AWARD Melbourne Mustangs Ice Hockey Club, WINNERS Victoria

We would like to congratulate our The Melbourne Mustangs compete in the Australian three 2017 winners, who have made Ice Hockey League. Although the team competes at a national league level, all positions at the Club are a signiﬁcant contribution to their unpaid and the players are amateurs. not-for-proﬁt organisation and to Bruce commenced as Honorary Treasurer of the their wider communities. Mustangs at the start of 2017. He found the role advertised on a volunteers portal and saw it as an excellent way to put something back to the local community and help young people achieve their sporting dreams.

Bruce has been able to apply many of the skills from his full-time role as CFO of the Moonee Valley Racing Club to beneﬁt his role as Treasurer of the Mustangs. He views his role as more than just a typical treasurer. As well as performing all of the usual reporting duties, he has prepared and implemented a range of technology strategies to ensure continued ﬁnancial strength, checks and balances.

“I am thrilled to win this Award on behalf of the Melbourne Mustangs. The prizemoney will be well- used in helping our amateur team compete in the national competition.”

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SINEAD KAVEEN GLENNON BACHOO Treasurer Treasurer Genetic and Rare Hepatitis Disease Network, Queensland, Western Australia Queensland

The Genetic and Rare Disease Network works to Kaveen is the treasurer of Hepatitis Queensland, connect, inform, support and empower families the peak body and central voice for liver health affected by genetic and rare diseases. in the Sunshine State. Hepatitis Queensland is a not-for-profit, community organisation dedicated Before arriving in Australia, Sinead was involved in to improving health and social outcomes for various charity initiatives, including participating on Queenslanders affected by, or at risk of viral hepatitis her previous employer’s Corporate Responsibility and liver disease. Committee. On this committee, she found that the most successful projects were the ones where staff So many important groups and individuals make up could donate their time instead of money. the Hepatitis Queensland family. At the heart, is the voluntary Board, whose support, dedication and The idea of skills-based volunteering with a worth- passion for the cause inspire Kaveen in his role as while charity appealed to Sinead so she applied for Treasurer. a role with the Genetic and Rare Disease Network through Our Community’s Board Matching service. As Treasurer and Head of the Finance & Audit This is her first time undertaking the role of Treasurer Committee, Kaveen employs his practical experience for a not-for-profit group and she is really enjoying the from various roles with BHP Billiton, Xstrata and now responsibility and workload. Glencore to passionately drive the financial strategy of Hepatitis Queensland with a particular focus on She has found that her accounting background and prudent management of accounts, cost control expertise is extremely beneficial to performing the and sophisticated reporting to support Hepatitis role and informed her thinking about the difficulty Queensland’s core activities. faced by treasurers who are performing the role without any accounting knowledge or expertise. Kaveen looks forward to continuing to give back to For this reason, she has designed various tools for his community and considers it an honour, a privilege not-for-profit treasurers that help them better achieve and a joy to be involved with Hepatitis Queensland at financial sustainability and safe practices. every level: Treasurer, volunteer and supporter.

“I am thrilled to be a recipient of this Award. I “I feel very privileged to be receiving this award – am excited that my submission has been so well thank you. It is a gratifying experience to use my received and I hope it continues to be of use to other knowledge and passion about finance and steer treasurers, especially those who find the financial Hepatitis Queensland (HQ) in its journey of financial analysis aspect of their role to be daunting.” sustainability.”

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2017 NOT-FOR-PROFIT TREASURERS’ AWARDS HONOUR ROLL

Hundreds of treasurers from every Australian state and territory were nominated, or took part, in this year’s Awards. Representing both large and small organisations from across all areas of the not-for-proﬁt sector, participants were a mix of full and part time workers, volunteers and retirees – from trained accountants through to those with very little experience working in a treasury role.

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2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL The following Treasurers were nominated by individuals within their organisation or their community. Individuals were identiﬁed for their enthusiasm, teamwork, leadership skills, and their outstanding contribution in the work they performed as well as for going above and beyond for their respective organisation. As in previous years, many of the individuals in this year’s Honour Roll received multiple nominations.

NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Abbott, Vanessa WA Horse Council (Inc) Armitage, Dianne Middle Park State School P & C Association Abidi, Syed Ashar Panjtan Society of Victoria Haider Armstrong, Bruce CFA Kingston Fire Brigade Aburime, Toni Christ Embassy International Armstrong, Elaine Cootamundra Strikers Soccer Club Adam-Gedge, Sarah Ovarian Cancer Australia Armstrong, Geoff Global Development Group Ahern, Stephen Australian Karate Federation - Tasmania Ashby, Sarah Ocean View Rural Fire Brigade Ahmad, Saminah Australian MEFF Consortium Atherton, Kym Miami State School P & C Aicher, Steve Lions Club of Sunshine Atkins, Robert Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildﬂower Society of Western Akom, Jo Warrawee Park Pre School Australia Albanese, Karina YWCA Adelaide Auberg, Sally Darling Range Volunteer Bush Alcorn, Ross Redland Community Centre Fire Brigade (Inc) Allan, Jenni Fairhaven Services Limited Avellano, Jo-Anne May Gibbs' Nutcote Anderson, Brett NSW Wildlife Information Averis, Sarah Spotswood Kingsville RSL Rescue & Education Service Avery, Grant South West Autism Network Anderson, Paul CFA Daylesford Fire Brigade (SWAN) Inc Anderson, Sylvia Jurien Ladies Darts Babano, Lecil Redlands Arts Council Inc Andrew, David Bendigo Science and Bacchin, Mario St Vincent de Paul Society Technology Museum - Willunga Confrence Discovery Centre Bachoo, Kaveen Hepatitis Queensland Andrews, Luke Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Bacon, David Rotary Club of Gosford City Centre Bagg, June Cohuna & District Historical Andrews, Peter Foothills YouthCARE Council Society Inc Andrikonis, Craig Moonah Glenorchy BUsiness Baggetta, Denise Harvey Senior Citizens Centre Association Committee Inc Aplin, Chelsea St Francis Community Bailey, Noel Helena Valley Estate Childcare Centre Inc Residents Association Appleby, Gordon Canon Garland Memorial Bain, Megan Yarralinda School Society Inc Bale, Howard Faith Works Uniting Community Archer, Rebecca Margaret River Primary School 13 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Balgera, Natalie Swan Districts Junior Bellingham, Glenn The Warragul Hub Baseball Club Bendel, Daniel The Compassionate Ballard, Michelle Queensland Barrel Racing Friends Victoria Association Bengochea, Oscar Barrier Coast Archery Inc Banks, Luisa Music Broadcasting Society of Victoria Ltd Bennett, Colin Bethanie Fields Community Mens Shed Barber , Deborah Magnetic Island State School P & C Association Benwell, David Kew High School Chaplaincy Committee Barbour, Shona Port Douglas Community Service Network Berichon, Stephanie Bunbury Horse and Pony Club Inc Barlin, Jo-Anne Cundletown & Lower Manning Historical Society Bethune, Diana Engineers Without Borders Australia NSW Region Barlow, William (Bill) Mortlock Sports Council Inc Bettles, Keith Ross House Association Barr, Julie Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Beutel OAM, Eric RSL National Servicemen's Sub Branch Barrero, Montse Bunbury Multicultural Group Bevan, Gordon Canterbury Pubic School P & C Barrett, Claire Business South West Bidgood, Lynell Cancer Council Queensland Barry, Hanna Renew Newcastle Limited Bigalla, Rob Wynnum Manly Barry, Jo Eagles Corner Community Community Centre Bartley, Ian Nulawala inc Binks, Kerri Gateway Children's Fund Barton, Melinda Concord Playgroup Blanksby, Rex Wandin East Badminton Club Basnet, Anil Nepalese Association of Blight, John Victor Harbor Christ of Church Northern Territory Inc Bliim, Jessica Central Coast Volunteer Basset, Tracey 2nd Adelaide Scout Group Rescue Squad Basso, Steve The City Of Belmont State Bluwol, Osvaldo Bipolar Australia Limited Emergency Service Blyton, Caroline Numeralla District Activities Inc Batchelor, Brian Cancer Council Queensland Boal, Graham Mackillop Family Services Baum, Cheryl Wellstead Progress Association Boalch , Richard North Narrabeen Primary Baveja, Manmohan AASHA Australia Foundation School P & C Singh Boddy, Christopher Knox Historical Society Bayer, Viv Maccabi Victoria Bokenham, Barbara Warwick and District Historical Beams, Deb Finbar Neighbourhood House Society Inc Beavis, Kylie St Thomas More's P & F Bolton, Lianne Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Association Shelter Beck, Ross Jubilee Community Care Bolton, Tim Brighton Life Saving Club Beer, Brooke Bass Coast Children's Centre Bond, Vicki Cancer Council Queensland Belford, Rebecca Tom Price Youth Support Boness, Tim Lorne Surf Life Saving Club Association Bostock, Colin The Edge Community Fund Bell, Anna SA Scouts - Balhannah Scout Group Boudville, Susan North Balga Primary School P & C Association

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Bound, Aileen Ardlethan Hall Committee Brown, Judy Richmond Branch, Country Women's Association of NSW Bourgeois Smeet, Dover Heights Community Sophie Preschool Brown, Keith Grifﬁth Meals on Wheels Bourke, Debbie St George Creative Art and Brown, Lee-ann Grafton Riding Club Craft Centre Browne, Craig St Vincent's De Paul Adelaide Bourke, Joanne Resonance String Orchestra Conference Bowen, Paul Melbourne Spikers Bruce, Pamela Cancer Council Queensland Volleyball Club Bubalovska, Zlatko Hume City Swimming Club Inc Bowes, Cameron Seaford District Residents Association Inc Buchan, Desley Cancer Council Queensland Bown, Chris Murray Bridge Youth Inc Buck, Robert Ashmore Uniting Church (The Church of the Good Shepherd) Bowrigg, Kristie-Lee Australian Breastfeeding Association - Launceston and Buckey , Elizabeth Fremantle Early Learning Centre Surrounds Group Buckingham, Bodean South Kalgoorlie Junior Boyce, Geoff UWA Hockey Club Inc Soccer Club Boyd, Christine Western Radio Broadcasters Bucklar, Jeannette Silkwood Bowls Club Inc Inc - STEREO 974 Bunce, Jacqueline West Arthur Community Bradley, Norma Hunter - Central Coast Tenants Resource Centre Advisory Council Inc Bunce, Jenni Beacon Progress Association Bradly, Jo John St Community Early Burdge, Rochelle Ngunnawal Primary School Childhood Co-op Parents and Citizens Bradnock, Sue Micah Projects Association Bragulla, Suzy Yandell Kindergarden Burgess, Amanda Carinya Society Bramley, Iain The Girls' Brigade Victoria Burgess, Danny Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc Brend, Clive 1st Glen Iris Scout Group Burgess, Geoff Leeming Spartan Cricket Club Bretherton, Mary AWESOME Arts Australia Burnet, James St Kilda Gatehouse Breward, Dean Australian Volunteer Coastguard Darwin (NTF01) Burnett, Julie Geraldton Cultural Trust Bright, Ian East Fremantle Yacht Club Inc Burns, David Clifton Meal on Wheels Bright, Michelle Sherwood Community Burtenshaw, Neil Warwick Pentath Runners Inc Kindergarten Burton, Michelle 1st Kooringal Scout Group Brisbane, Cleve Lions Club of Murray Busby, Jim Paraquad Association of Bridge City Tasmania Brisbane, Jodie Dhurringile Recreation Reserve Buttigieg, Adam Geelong NFP discussion Group Committee of Management Byrne, Pat The Kintala Club Broadfoot OAM, Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Robert Centre Byrne, Ross Salamanca Arts Centre Brodziak, Peter Kalbarri Volunteer Sea Cairn, Sonia Midwest Gascoyne Zone Search & Rescue Committee Brown, Ashley Gray Court Preschool Cameron, Sean Hillians Netball Club Brown, Graham Coldstream Fire Brigade Cameron, Wayne The Tropical Fruits Inc

15 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Camilleri , Geraldine Big Group Hug Chang, Jenny Aeon Media Group Campbell, Jo-Anne Mt Gravatt Community Centre Chantrill, David Broadbeach Kindergarten Campbell, Tristan Willetton Baseball Club Inc Chapman, Ashley YWCA Adelaide Canalese, Philip Sherwood Scout Group Chatterjee, Albert The Holland Foundation Canbulat, Michelle Clyde United Soccer Club Chesworth, Hilary Glebe Youth Service Inc (GYS) Canet, Andrew HypoActive Chiem, Chau The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation Inc Canion, Andrew Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service Chow, Yvonne Mundaring Primary School P & C Association Canobie, Scott Coeliac Victoria & Tasmania Inc Christopher, Brian Williamstown Literary Festival Carp, Nicole Stand Up Clark, Bernard Walpole Volunteer Marine Carr, Richard Geelong Try Boys Brigade Inc Rescue Group Carra, Andrew Kensington Clark, Julie Mont Albert Netball Club Neighbourhood House Clark, Sharon Wide Angle Tasmania Carratt, Sally Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Lower Hunter Group Clarke, Danielle Melton South Community Centre Carroll, Andrew South West Brisbane Community Legal Centre Clarke, Justine Community Legal Centres Association (WA) Inc Carter, Roslyn The Hills Food Frontier Clarke, Leonie 40 Australian Army Cadet Unit Carton, Peter The Spiers Centre Clarke, Michael The Friends of HEAL Carusella, Katherene Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Foundation Communities Council Inc Cleland, Lisa Glen Eira Moorabbin Softball Casimaty, Maria Polish Welfare Ofﬁce Association Cassar, Diane Wollongong Writers Festival Clifford, Michelle Noosa District Softball Cassar, Lyn-Maree Lotus Vana Resort Inc Association Inc Catlin, Tracy Whitton Courthouse & Cloney, Thomas WAVELENGTH Historical Museum Collins-Obern, Alison Redlynch Valley Tennis Club Cavanagh, Darren Gladstone and District Hockey Collins, Anne-Marie Batemans Bay Orchid and Association Inc Foliage Society Cavanagh, Vicki Community Development Collins, Sue Napier Volunteer Bush Services Inc Fire Brigade Cawte, Dorne Mackay Women's Centre Collins, Susan Cancer Council Queensland Chahine, Tony Easy Care Gardening Inc Collocott, Peter CFA Newlyn Dean Fire Brigade Chalmers, Dale Penrose Rural Fire Brigade Comley, Alan Goldﬁelds FM 99.1 Community Chamberlain, Jeff Eastern Innovation Business Radio Centre Conley, Thomas LGBTIQ - Support & Protection Chambers, Jared Westside Basketball Club Services Inc Chandler, Melissa St Andrews Footscray Connellan, Elaine Friendship Square Child Care Cricket Club Centre Co-operative Chaney, Jonathan Uni Camp for Kids Connelly, John Ginniderra Catchment Group

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Cook, Dawn Cancer Council Queensland Creese, Barbara Quota International Goulburn Cook, Kay Leongatha Senior Citizens Crouch, Neil Kerang & District Community Centre Inc Centre Inc Cook, Margaret Cancer Council Queensland Crozier, Aaron Tugun Progress Association Inc Cook, Robert (Bob) Tingha Citizens Association Inc Crozier, Denele Domestic Violence NSW Inc Cooke, Kelly Aboriginal Males Healing Cruickshank, Kaleena Goldfields Brass Band Centre Strong Spirit Strong Families Strong Culture Inc Culliver, Patricia Australian Red Cross Coon, Tony Mernda Fire Brigade Cullura, Damian Australian Institute of Neuro- rehabilitation Cooper, Jenny Stirling State Emergency Service Culvenor, Chris CFA Campbelltown Fire Brigade Cooper, Michelle Douglas Park Public Curley, Heather Darlington Bush Fire Brigade School P & C Curtis, Paul Wodonga & District Turf Club Cooper, Tony The Victorian Feltmakers Inc Cusack, Rhonda Lancefield Cope, Christopher Lifeline Central Victoria Neighbourhood House and Mallee Cusack, Stephanie Autism Advisory and Copland, Donna Subiaco Lacrosse Club Support Service Corker, Nick Disability Discrimination D'Amore, Louis Shepparton East CFA Legal Service D'Angelo, Kathryn McLaren Vale Sporting Corkery, Marina Cecil Andrews College Parents Complex and Citizens Association Dabscheck, Allan Firestation Print Studio Cormack, Rebecca Mums Exercise Group Australia Daley, Barry Macarthur Centre for (MEGA) Sustainable Living Corneille, Tony CFA Trentham Fire Brigade Damen, Ron Brown Hill Progress Cosentini, Terese Ryde East Public School P & C Association Inc Cosgrave, Ron CFA Smeaton Fire Brigade Daniels, Joseph Outdoors WA Costello, John Mornington Community Darlow, Deborah Ballarat Little Athletics Information and Support Centre Darrach, Bronwyn S.A.F.F.O.K Securing Australia's Costigan, Peter Hill Top Community Association Future For Our Kids Cousens, Sharon Bunbury Sunflowers Girl Guides Dartnell, Christine Barham & District RSL Sub-Branch Cowen, Darryl National Seniors Australia Knox Branch Inc Davis, Amanda Tabulam Branch CWA of NSW Cowley, Frank Hibiscus Coast Progress & Davis, Christopher Varsity Vegies Inc Sports Asociation Inc Davis, Jacqueline Dawson Street Child Care Cox, Jan Wallaroo Community Co-operative Development Association Inc Davis, Lyndy Eastern Emergency Relief Cox, Tom Apex Club of Geraldton Network EERN Cozens, Nick Dale Hockey Club Davis, Patricia Kelmscott Agricultural Society Crane, Bernadette Rotary Club of Greenvale Davis, Peter Illawarra Folk Club Crane, Trevor Echuca Neighbourhood House Day, Dawn Onkaparinga Tennis Club Inc

17 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Day, Paula GraniteNet Inc Doull, Janine The Malanda Show Dayman, Gayle Riding for the Disabled Downie, Vikki Ronald McDonald House Association Yorke Peninsula Adelaide de Almeida, Marcia The Learning and Attentional Downing, Paula Bayswater Family Centre Disorders Society of WA (LADS) Doyle, Meg Cancer Council Queensland de Visser, Julie Allandale Rural Fire Brigade Drew, Lester Rotary Club of Archerfield Inc Deery, Tina Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House Inc Dujan, Eduardo Kingston Men's Shed Della Vedova , Brenda Wellstead Primary School P & C Dunn, Ann Cancer Council Queensland Densley, Sally Brettacorp Inc Dunn, Bradley RYDON Deon, Alan Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Dunn, Ellen Circus WOW Deon, Allan Devoted 2 Dachshund Rescue Dyball, Ian Manning Support Services Inc Desforges, Sarah Ability Assist WA Dyson, Kay Flat Out Inc Deveson, Sonja Gisborne Secondary College Earsman, Toni Gympie Junior Rugby League Chaplaincy Committee Eastman, Wendy Australian Red Cross - Croydon Dewey, Todd Share Southern Metropolitan Branch Region Inc Eastwell, Debbie Beverley Volunteer Fire & Dibben, Michele Proserpine Historical Museum Rescue Service Society Inc Edson, Gerry Kwinana Bowling Club DiCandilo, Phil Enable WA Inc Edwards, Emily 1st Naracoorte Scout Group Dick, Alex RSL (Tasmania Branch) Inc Edwards, James Kinglake District Cricket Club Dimitriadis, Steve Sunshine Heights Cricket Club Edwards, Joy Macclesfield Football Club Dinsdale, Lyn Camperdown Tenants Egan, Brian Aussie Helpers Ltd Group Inc Ehsman, Kerrie Corindi Public School P & C Ditchfield, Devina HE Parker Reserve Tennis Association Club Inc El Magrisy, Emad Life Drama Team Dobson, Thomas CERES Inc El-Mouelhy, Mohamed The Australian Egyptian Forum Doedens, Ralph Crime Stoppers Tasmania Council Doensen, Lynette Yarra Valley Goat Club Inc Elias, Peita St Matthew's Catholic Primary Doery, Colin UnitingCare Kippax School P & F Association Doherty, Barbara Older Women's Network Qld Elks, Synthia Gloucester District U3A Dohle, Sam Mulleraterong Centre Inc Ellingworth, Kellie MCC Lacrosse Section Donaldson, Michelle Kalgoorlie Boulder Auskick Elliott, David Sailability Gold Coast Donnelley, Roger The Salt Foundation Ellis, Vivien Indoor Netball Federation of Australia Donoghue, Trevor Gallery Sunshine Everywhere Elshout, Adrian South Barwon Community Doris, Patricia Berrima District Historical & Centre Family History Society Elzinga, Jane Through Road Kindergarten Douglas, Isla Maryborough City Brass Band and Children's Centre

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Embrey, Scott Upwey Ferntree Gully Flynn, Katie Yamanto Community Baseball Club Kindergarten Emmanouilidis, Leisha Oatley Public School Follent, Alicia Queensland Shelter Inc P & C Association Forbes, Joanne Yorke Peninsula Community Engel, Dina Miriam The Jewish Learning Institute Transport Inc England, Debbie Carrum Downs Junior Forde, Penelope Kinglake Junior Football Club Football Club Forrest, Christina Babinda Colts Junior Enlund, Peter Operation Cleft Australia Rugby League Ettefagh, Roya Iranian Women Organisation SA Forrest, Deanne Hornsby South Public School P & C Committee Evans, Frieda Darwin Community Legal Service Inc Foster, Angela Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Evans, Ian Wollondilly Support & Community Care Fowlie, Jamie Brenbeal Children's Centre Evans, Michael Angaston Agricultural Bureau Fox, Amber Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Inc Everett, Dale Alfredton Rotary Club Fox, Jennifer Palliative Care Nurses Everett, Douglas Blue Dragon Children's Australia Inc Foundation Franzi, Camilla Australian Breastfeeding Falcon, Heather Vision Impaired People's Aid Association - Tuggeranong Foundation Fraser, Diane Gawler Community House Fameli, Loraine Pegasus Pony Club Fullarton, Jayne Bass Valley Community Farr, Ron Dardanup Bull and Barrel Group Inc Festival Inc Furlanetto, Tina Creative Broadcasters Limited Farrington, Michelle Coopers Burleigh Aquatic Swim Club Furler, Graeme Neighbourhood Watch Aberfoyle Park & Happy Valley Featherston, Peter Lolly Jar Circus Inc Gaffney, Patrice Tamworth Basketball Ferla, Alicia Kew Toy Library Inc Association Inc Ferry, Jenny Cancer Council Queensland Gaffney, Patrice Tamworth Basketball Assoc Field, Rodney Serpentine Jarrahdale - Galvin, Joanne Mount Alvernia College Community Resource Centre Gamble, Janet Friends of Paynesville Library Inc Fikret, Veli Williamstown Community and Education Centre Garden, John Grange Thistle Football Club Filer, Rohan Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc Gardiner, Jennifer Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bushﬁre Brigade Files, Judy CFA Porcupine Ridge Fire Brigade Gardiner, Stacey Womens Information Support & Housing in the North (WISHIN) Finitsis, Kate Probus Club of Innisfail Inc Garnett, Katherine Yoga Australia Firlus, Billie Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Garrard, John Kenmore Meals on Wheels Inc Fisher, Eloise Sunnybank Physical Gaston, Karen Waroona District High Culture Club School P & C Flanagan, Stacy Culture at Work Gavens, John Gateways Support Services

19 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Gec, Hasib Maribyrnong Greens Gregory, John Coffs Harbour Community Soccer Club Men's Shed Inc Gee, Oliver Dunbar Rovers NPL Grigg, Jan Foundation for Independence Recreation & Social Training Inc George, Pam Turningpoint Church (FIRST) George, Pamela TurningPoint Cranbourne Grigore-Reid, Aurelia Highlands Community Centres George, Peter Echuca Aero Club Grimes, Elaine Maida Vale Tennis Club Inc Ghalebeigi, Aida Yarra Foundation Grisinski, Vladimir Western Radio Broadcasdters Gianarakis, Chas St. John's Community Care - STEREO 974 Giddy-Munroe, Carla Seacombe Softball Club Grover, Roy Swan United Football Club Gilmore, Meredith CoastFM 963 Central Coast Gund, Sanjay Westside Circus Community Radio Gundlach, Patricia SkateSA Glaister, Bob Phoenix Park Neighbourhood Gurman, Alan Lake Macquarie Classic Boat House Association Gleeson, Sharon Bendigo Baptist Guthrie, Craig Wongan Hills Golf Club Community Care Guzder, Behram (Barry) Stoneville Volunteer Bush Godden, Jim Barmera Moorook Field & Fire Brigade Game Haast, Lyn Brighton Community Garden Gollan-Foard, Julie Glenroy Public School P & C Education and Resorse Center Goodhew, Annette Cardwell Meals on Wheels Inc Hafner, Angela Hills Community Aid and Goodison, Lisa Daylesford Community Information Services Theatre Inc Hale, Annette Mt Evelyn Community Goodwill, Robert Cairns and Far North Toy Library Environment Centre Hale, Coleen Australian Breastfeeding Goodwin, Brian Giralang/Kaleen Men's Association Newcastle Shed Inc Hunter Region Grace, Chris The Karlee Adams Foundation Hall, Alison Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Gracie, Lynne Kalamunda State Emergency Service Hall, Carly Spectrum Journeys Inc Graham, Maxyne Berkeley Neighbourhood Hall, Jeff Watch Disability Services Centre Hall, Natasha Bruthen Lions Club Inc Graves, Richard Tatura Film Society Hallam, Trish Gunning PA & I Society Gray, Brett Valley FM Broadcasters Hamilton, Carol Community Group of Association Greenough Inc Gray, Sharnie Glenroy Public School P & C Hamilton, Emma Victoria Walks Greatbatch, Garry Para Hills Community Club Hamparian, Vahe Christian Community Aid Green, Brenda Goldﬁelds Disabled Sports Inc Hand, Shirley CFA Creswick Fire Brigade Green, Jonny Alfalfa House Community Food Hankin, Peter Lakes Entrance Croquet Cooperative Club Inc Green, Judith U3A Sunraysia Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Hann, Katelyn Cockburn Hawks Ice Hockey Hendry, Kevan ASLIA (WA) Club Herbert, Greg Roseville Kids Care Hanna, Richard Lugarno Peakhurst Uniting Church Herbert, John Community Care Beenleigh Districts Hanrahan, Catherine Taverners Hill Parents and Citizens Association Heriot, Dianne ACT Rescue & Foster Hanson, Tiana Waggrakine Volunteer Bushﬁre Hevey, Jim Altona Senior Citizens Inc Brigade Hewitt, Grant Childhood Cancer Support Harathunian, Ara Bunya Peoples' Aboriginal Hibberd, Catherine Ballarat Childcare Co-operative Corporation (BPAC) Hickman, Judith Eley Park Tennis Club Harbick, Pauline SITE Disability Services Hilder, Martin Hawkesbury City JRLC Harrington, Prue Lawrence Historical Society Hissey, Daina Blacksmiths Public School Harris, Pauline Rockingham Volunteer Sea P & C Association Rescue Group Hochmuth, Fiona Suited to Success Inc Harris, Tom Association of Artist Managers Hodgson, Mavis Greensborough Branch, Hartley, Jodie Murrabit Advancement Australian Red Cross Association Inc Hoffman, David Benwerren Hartley, Lynette Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Hogg, Anne Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House Hartnett, Ken Cancer Council Queensland Holgate, Chris Warners Bay Early Learning and Harvey, Michael FermentTasmania Care Centre Hassan, Belinda Domestic Violence Resource Holland, Bron Our Ladys's Catholic Primary Service (Mackay & Region) Inc School P & F Hatton, Kaye Wonthaggi Woodcrafters Inc Holland, Grant Bentleigh Traders Association Hawkins, Lesley Friends of the Hospital Inc (BTA) Hay, David Eurobodalla Orchid Club Hollis, Crystal Veresdale Scrun State School P & C Hearle, Beth Albany Surf Life Saving Club Holt, Tanya Manly West Primary Heath, Jared Springvale Monash Legal P & C Association Service Holton, Mark Ronald McDonald House Heathcote, Sarah Choir of High Hopes Hobart Inc Westmead Heazlewood, Colin Hobsons Bay Community Holzapfel, Noel Gympie & District Home for the (Terry) Advancement Co-operative Aged Inc Heinrich, Penny Summit Health Hong, Jun Engineers Without Borders Victoria Region Hemphill, Benjamin Cairns RSL Sub Branch Hooper, Noela Cooloola Christian Radio Henderer, Jac Roleystone Gymnastics Club Horman, Damien Lilydale Ejays Softball Club Inc Henderson, Dianne The Lions Club of Algester Parkinson Horne, Valerie Ipswich Softball Association Henderson, James The Finnish Friendly Visiting Houghton, Jo Tacking Point Public School Service (FFVS) Inc P & C Association Henderson, Sue Native ARC Inc Hounslow, Ross Kundu Park Community Garden

21 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Hrbos, Samantha Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Iyer, Meera Women's & Girls' Emergency Brigade Centre (WAGEC) Hrubos, Samantha Mount Helena Voluntary Bush Izzard, Marjorie Lions Club of Marulan & Fire Brigade District Inc Hughes, Jeff WA Blue Sky Jackson, Greg South Cairns Australian Football & Sporting Club Hughes, Melissa North Ringwood Community House Inc Jackson, John Darlington Junior Football Club Hughes, Phil Rotary e-club of Australia Jacob, Joseph Burwood Seniors Computer Nomads Club Inc Hughes, Stella Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood James, Ken Laverton Community Learning Centre Inc Integrated Services Hulst, Koos CFA Leonards Hill & District James, Sarah Casterton P&A Society Fire Brigade Jaques, Graham Rotary Club of Orange Humphrey, Annette Merinda Park Cricket Club Inc Daybreak Humphrey, Derek Lions Club of Carrara Inc Jayarajan, John St Andrew's Uniting Church Mount Isa Hunt, Dan Beaucare Jekabsens, Kath Romsey Golf Club Inc Hunter, Deborah Zephyr Street Performing Arts Community Theatre Inc Jelinek, Samara Yangebup Family Centre Inc Hunter, Michelle Riverton Scout Group Jenkin, Helen CFA Musk Fire Brigade Hutchison, Debbie Aldinga Bay Business and Jenkin, Russ CFA Glenlyon Group of Fire Tourism Association Brigades Huxley, Michael De Quincey Co Jenkins, Trudi Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade Hynes, Ken Mitiamo Football and Netball Jenner, Diane Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Club Inc Service Ilott, Geraldine Centre for Contemporary Jesurajah, Jennifer The Girls' Brigade Australia Photography John Varu, Tikire Cook Islands Community Ingham, Colleen Mackay Basketball Inc Language School Ingham, Craig Celebrate Mooroolbark Inc Johnson, David Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard Innes, Michelle Laura & District Rodeo & Campdraft Association Johnson, David Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Supporters Club Irvine, Allan Romsey Neighbourhood House Johnson, Gavin Cancer Council Queensland Irvine, Barbara Moreton Rivers Presbytery Johnson, Jenny Glenburn Community Centre Irwin, Michelle Michael Hughes Foundation Johnson, Judith ESA International Alpha Rho Ismail, Ross Bladder and Bowel Health Mackay Branch Australia Inc Johnson, Patricia Sexual Assault Support Service Isoardi, Julie Stones Corner Community Kindergarten Johnson, Shari Wonthaggi Kinders Inc Iturrieta, Nicole CREGA-Melbourne Johnston, Elaine Community Life Batemans Bay Inc Ivkovic, Julia The Deli Women & Children's Centre Jones, Charmaine Tenants' Union of NSW

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Jones, Harvey 103.9HopeFM Community Lagahit, Melinda Geraldton Volunteer Marine Radio Rescue Group Jones, Leslie The Bushﬁre Foundation Inc Lahm, Frank Dederang Picnic Race Club Jones, Meeka North Cairns Tigers Australian Lamacraft, Freya Rover Scouts SA Football and Sporting Club Lansley, Helen Revesby Workers Football Club Jones, Nathan Touch Football Specialised Inc Larcombe, Angus Dance Health Alliance Jordaan, Tilane Moranbah State School P & C Larmour, Garry Lions Club of Charlton Inc Kaiser, Vicki CFA Mollongghip Fire Brigade Lassemillante, Paul Darwin Chorale Kalker, Jo Marie Chandler Playgroup Lauf, Karen Women in Super Kaltenrieder, PhiLippe Blackwood Basin Group Inc Laug, Barbara Lilydale Assist Kang, Chuentat GJS Intellectual Company Australia Laurence, Dean Nutrition Australia Vic Kay, Karina Toukley Preschool Kindergarten Law, Chris St Vincent De Paul Conference Murray Bridge Kayser, Margaret St Vincent de Paul Society, Kadina/Wallaroo/Moonta Lyden, Cynthia St Vincent de Paul Conference Leatherbarrow, Rachel The Raaf Army Navy Kazuno, Catriona Families Supporting Families Community House Keegan, Nicole Footscray Lacrosse Club Lee, Chris Fisher's Ghost Youth Orchestra Kennedy, Peter Brisbane Chorale Lee, Ian Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell Kent, Christine Pirie Community Radio Broadcasters Inc (Trax FM) Lee, Mei Greythorn Early Childhood Centre Kerr, Adam St Augustine's Anglican Church Moreland Lee, Michael Little Things for Tiny Tots Kerr, James Hawks Ice Hockey Club Lees, Katrina Jesmond Early Education Centre King, Howard Willing Older Workers W.O.W! Inc Lees, Pelham Kariwara District Scout Association King, Keren Yoga Tools for Schools Inc Leeson, Zacary Leading Youth Forward King, Leslie Yarraglen Rural Fire Brigade Leggo, Ian Byron Youth Service Kingston, Ian Dungog Menshed Inc Lehmann, Max Cancer Council Queensland Koulouris, John Advocacy for Inclusion Leith, Morag RESULTS Australia Krisa, Helen Fawkner Community House Lenagan, John Australia New Guinea Fishes Kronk, Liza Werribee Bears Rugby Association - ANGFA League Club Lennon, Deb CoastFM 963 Central Coast Kugel, Roslyn Mundubbera Community Community Radio Development Association Leonard, Denise Glenlyon Progress Association Kugel, Roslyn Mundubbera Family Day Care Leonard, Irene Healesville Tennis Club Kumar, Rose Human and Hope Association Lester, Garth Forest Hill Community Labrooy, Robin 1st Beaumont Scout Group Development Assn Inc

23 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Letchford, Caroline Australasian Association for Lynch, Kristyn Talbot CFA Managers of Volunteers Lynch, Maree Clarence Town School of Arts Letts, Gordon Woolgoolga and District Hall Committee Retirement Village Ltd Lythall, Delma Cairns Choral Society Inc Lewicki, Wendy Mitta Valley Inc Macdougall, Whitsunday Netball Association Lewis, Phil Central Coast Bombers Bernadette Leyonhjelm, Scott St John's Netball Club Mackenzie, Katrina ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service Inc Licciardello, Rosanna Cancer Council Queensland Macmurray, Connor Colo Vale Parents and Citizens Lienert, Hannah Arno Bay Community Sporting Association Association MacSloy, Rob Butterﬂy & Other Invertebrates Lilly, Tracy PFLAG Perth Inc Club Inc Lind, Denni Southern Cross Kids' Camps Macura, Andjela One Woman Project Link, Peter Outlook (Vic) MacWhirter, Ian BLINDSIDE art space Little , Jan CoastFM 963 Central Coast Maddocks, Tim Ninti One Community Radio Mahony, Mary Jane Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast Little, Jillian Wandoan Show Society Makhlouf, Marina StreetMed Incorported - Lloyd, Sarah Tutti Arts Inc Homeless Support Team Lloyd, Trent White Rock Junior Rugby Maree, Janine Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club League Inc Marris, Richard Grass Valley Bush Fire Brigade Lobert, Bernie Yarra Valley ECOSS Marshall, Ange Montrose Vikings Lodge, Duncan Ice Hockey Western Australia Basketball Club Logan, Ellen Cancer Council Queensland Marshall, Brian Forever Friends Animal Rescue Lomas, Brian Hume Community Housing Marshall, Kevin East Keilor Sustainability Street Association Community Garden Lonergan, Brian St Pius X Primary School Marshallsea, Graeme Kawana Waters Surf Lonergan, Katy St Pius X Primary School Lifesaving Club Looker, Kate Whittlesea Community House Martin, Deborah Circular Keys Chorus Lopez, Shannon Adelaide Roleplaying Martin, Kevin Children's Cancer Foundation Community Inc Martin, Timothy The Water Well Project Love, Josephine Aboriginal Children's Maskell, Jan Modbury Conference of St. Advancement Society Vincent de Paul Loveridge, Rebecca The University of Melbourne Mason, Theresa Central Coast Community Medical Students' Society Women's Health Centre Lovett, Grant Sydney Story Factory Mathai, Sulal Nightcliff Arts, Music and Luafalealo, Margaret Victoria Samoan Advisory Culture Inc Council Inc Mathewson, Gillian Moreton Downs State School Luck, Katia Gaythorne Community P & C Association Kindergarten Matthews, Donna melanomaWA Luppino, Angela Grandparents For Grandchildren SA

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Matthews, Julie Glen Waverley Red Cross McKenzie, Lindsay Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade Branch McLean, Col Phoenix House Mattiazzo, Kathlyn Kidman Park Scout Group McLean, Joyce Quota International Sydney Inc Maude, Lis Frankston Peninsula Carers McPharlin, Andrew Saint Vincent De Paul Elizabeth Mawer, Ruth Rosebery Community North Conference House Inc McQueen, Anne The Rotary Club of Dapto May, Harry Nepean District Historical Society Inc McQuillen, Gordon Maffra RSL Sub-Branch Inc Mazzone, Nicole Cat Adoption Foundation Mee, Julie-Anne Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld Inc (TADQ) McAllister, Donna Reachout Mobile Resource Unit Meier, Ross Bowen Old People's Home McBeath, Katrina Reclink Australia Society T/A Murroona Gardens McCallum, Audrey Waverley Community and Metcalf, Alex Beauaraba Living Seniors Centre Association Mewett, Barry Kippax Uniting Church McCallum, Natalie Rosewood and District Community Kindergarten Meyer, Blake Central Victorian Axemen's Association Inc McColl, Carolyn Meals on Wheels NSW Michael, Linda The Grange Public McConchie, Ros Bunbury State Emergency Service School P & C McCoombes, Lynette Ipswich Historical Society inc Mildern, Margaret Western Port Community Support McCormick, Neville Junction Support Services Millar, Pamela Baldivis Children's Forest McCredden, Teresa Bannockburn Football & Netball Club Millear, Amanda Reinforce Inc McCubbin, Neil 2nd Casino Scout Group Miller, Amparo International Women's Group Inc McDermott, Dianne Advance Ardlethan Miller, Bernie Pinkett Recreation Management McDonald, Raelene Cancer Council Queensland Committee McDonald, Trevor Lions Club of Yarrawonga Inc Miller, Gailene Riverview Neighbourhood (Jock) Watch McDougall, Robert Kangaroos Junior Rugby Miller, Glenn AusCam Freedom Project League Club Miller, Kerrianne Talbot Kindergarten McElligott, Iain WINGS of Hope Miller, Peter Weipa Community Care McGarry, Jean Lake Macquarie Sustainable Association Inc Neighbourhood Alliance Mills, Chris Umbrella Studio Association McGilvray, Carly Wingham Brush Public School P & C Minahan, Ruth Red Cross Australia - Blackburn Branch McGuinness, Janine Working It Out Inc Missen, Alison Woodside & District Football McHugh, Ian Parramatta District Men's Shed Netball Club Mckenna, Rachel Tantrum Mitchell, Karen Scouts SA - 1st Gilberton McKenna, Sue Debra Australia Ltd Scout Group McKenzie, Debbie Victoria Point State Mizzeni, Gareth CFA Kooroocheang Werona School P & C Fire Brigade

25 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Molesworth, Mark Montrose Therapy & Neale, Philip Elmore & District Respite Services Machinery Field Days Moloney, Jonathan Nillumbik & Banyule Community Nelsen, Karen Upper Ferntree Gully Legal Centre Inc Fire Brigade Monkman, Stephen Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre New, Michelle Australian Resource Centre for PTSD Monopoli, Trena Lil' Adelaide Rollers Newton, Rose-Marie QCWA Gregory Branch Moore, Danny RSPCA Darwin Nguyen, Kim Notting Hill Community Moran, Tim Moonee Ponds Bowling Club Association Morrell, Kade Monaro Community Access Nguyen, Kim Bauhaus Ultimate Service Nicoll, Clyde Cabanda Care Inc Morrell, Kade Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Niland, Shauna Good Samaritan Housing Morris, Sue Glen Iris Cricket Club Noor, Samuel Yass Valley Men's Shed Inc Morrish, Michelle Roxy Theatre Ouyen Norris, Patrick Tuberous Sclerosis Australia Morrison, Judy Bellingham Progress Nuttall, Jim Burdekin Singers & Theatre Association Inc Company Morse, Andrew Mount Eliza Neighbourhood Nyatsambo, Julie Forrestﬁeld United Soccer Club House O'Brien, David Sacred Heart Mission Mosca, Rachelle Barriburn Preschool O'Brien, David The Lions Club of Moses, Bedron (Bud) Community Minds Inc Diamond Valley Moses, Katherine Suara Jaya Balinese Gamelan O'Brien, Lorraine The F Project Ensemble O'brien, Robert Belmont Neighbourhood Centre Moss, Bill Cheltenham Community Centre O'Connor, Clare Bamboo Micro Credit Inc Mottershead, Dione Margaret River Primary School O'Connor, Leanne St Vinvent de Paul Society Mullen, Kevin Whitelion O'Connor, Petrina The Rock & District Meals and Muller, Julie Surf Life Saving QLD North Community Organisation Barrier Branch Inc O'Dea, Chris Lions Club of Angle Vale Inc Muller, Ken CFA Ullina Fire Brigade O'Dea, Christine Lions Club of Angle Vale Murphy, Don Stawell Racing Club O'Dell, Janet Soroptimist International Murray, Lisa 1st Mirboo North Scout Group Victoria Inc Mutch, Sue Esperance Football Club O'Donnell, Mark Youth Music Venture Nabulsi, Ahmed Gippsland Australian Muslim O'Donnell, Pam Goldﬁelds Women's Refuge Community Inc O'Halloran, Justin Carrum Surf Life Saving Club Nairn, Moria Cancer Council Queensland O'Hara, Matt Australian Acupuncture and Nankivell-rowell, Kim Barwon Heads 13th Beach Chinese Medicine Association Surf Lifesaving Club O'Loughlin, Sheryl Innisfail Youth and Family Nash, Steve Comets Baseball Club Care Inc Nasmyth, Thomas Australian American O'Neill, Dianne Women Sport Australia Association Brisbane

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION O'Neill, Gillian VCFS 22q11 Foundation t/as Parrish, Margarita Food4Everyone's Children 22q Foundation Australia & NZ Parry, Kevin Southern Districts Support O'Shea, Paul Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Association Saving Club Inc Parsapour, Nafise Iranian Bushwalkers Ojou, Bongere Ethiopan Anyuak Association Parsons, Robert Dalby and District Show Society Olive, Megan Yangebup Knights Junior Ball Club Pascoe, Elizabeth Cancer Council Queensland Joyce Oliver, Val Eastgate Church Pascoe, Vanessa Northern Darebin Combined Orchard, Alan Caloundra Local Ambulance Kindergarten Association Committee Patterson, Louise Tascare Society for Children Inc Osborn, Kevin South Australia Friends of Parks Inc Pattle, Ray Guildford CFA Osborn, Vicky Morwell Neighbourhood House Paverd, Samantha Esperance Ultimate Frisbee & Learning Centre Club Inc Osborne, Camilla Landcare NT Pavletich, Theresa St Arnaud Neighbourhood House Inc Osinski, Nathan Baldivis Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service Paxton, Michael Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Ough, Jennifer Cat Welfare Society Inc Employment Network Inc Paine, Vivian Lynbrook Residents Association Payne, Beryl Richmond Community Services Painter, Ian CareWorks Pegler, Gloria Australian Action on Preeclampsia Pal, Gyaneshwar Hindu Society of NSW Pelchen, John Foundation 61 Inc Palatsides, Themy Narre Community Learning Centre Inc Pelle, Dominic Autism Advisory and Support Service Palmer, Colleen Lions Club of Toowoomba West Inc Pennifold, Gary St Vincent De Paul Tea Tree Gully Conference Palmer, David Hobart Football Club Penny, Anita Southern Cross Catholic Palmer, Ian Maritime Pistol Club of NSW Inc School Parents and Friends Pamphlis, Arnold Wyndham Track and Field Association Club Inc Percy, Angela Hobart Playback Theatre Inc Papalia, Melveen Leschenault Volunteer Perks, Hugh UTS Australian Football Club Bushfire Brigade Perpoli, Rhonda Ficifolia Community Garden Paragreen, Robert Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Committee of Perrin, Robyn Red Rock Regional Theatre Management and Gallery Parker, Jeff Murrayland Turners Inc Perry, Patricia Cancer Council Queensland Parker, Julia Transport Development & Petroff, Tina Waterlily Community Solutions Alliance Inc Playscape Inc Parker, Stephen Hay Park United Soccer Club Petz, Anne Arts and Culture Goldfields Association Parkinson, Eddy Payneham Toastmasters Club Pfitzner, Karen 1st Taperoo Sea Scouts Parrish, Kathy Mackay Kindergarten and (Scouts SA) Preschool

27 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Philpot, Kelly Warrnambool Toy Library Puckey, Chris Melbourne Singers of Gospel (Heaven on Earth Gospel Inc) Phipps, Deb Care For Hedland Environmental Association Inc Puri, Anil NADO Pich, Vannica Adelaide University Cambodian Quicke, Janine Harvey Community Radio - Student Club 96.5fm Pillay, Jessie Ninti One Quinn, Adam Macarthur Legal Centre Pinter, Rose Australian Acupuncture and Radclyffe-Smith, Rick Cockburn Hawks Ice Chinese Medicine Association Hockey Club Pinto, Tracey Giralang Primary School Ralston, Ann CFA Glen Park Fire Brigade P & C Association Rankin, Helen Hexham Community Pizzey, Iain Scleroderma Victoria Association Pizzey, William Kallista The Patch Firebrigade Ray, Murray Swan Hill Neighbourhood House Plant, Lyn Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House Inc Read, Tony Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Association Tasmania Plath, Lea Cairns Motorcycle Club Inc Redenbach , Ian Hear our Heart Ear Bus Project Plummer, Helen Woolgoolga Regional and Dubbo District Deaf Club Community Garden Rees, Vanessa Boulder Speedway Plummer, Rick Dromana Australia Day Association Inc Committee Inc Reid, Kylie Palmerston and Regional Poole, Margaret Cancer Council Queensland Basketball Association Popo, Celina Kentish Lifelong Learning and Reily, Graeme Altona Laverton Historical Care Inc Society Inc Porter, Melanie Proserpine State Primary Rennie, Gary West Torrens District School P & C Association Cricket Club Power, Danny Aspley State School Parents' Revell, Keith Protect All Children Today & Citizens' Association (PACT) Powlett, Rebecca Environment Institute of Rex, Liz Lioness Club of Cairns Australia & New Zealand - South East Queensland Division Rhubos, Samantha Mount Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade Pownall, Jacqui Townsville City Netball Association Rial, Sarah Tumbarumba Rodeo Inc Pragasam, Manjula Rotary Club of North Melbourne Richards, Ronda Nagambie On Water Festival Inc Preston, Kara The Earlville Tennis Club Inc Richardson, David Interchange Illawarra Price, Kathryn Midwest Soccer Association Richdale, Owen Speech Pathology Students' Society Price, Maureen 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association, Qld Inc Rick, Marie Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre Pryn, Mark Brainlink Services Righton, Michelle Katherine Athletics Centre Prytherch, Lynne Rollingstone & District Community Association Riley, Kathleen Badger Creek Hall Committee of Management Prytherch, Lynne Rollingstone & District Seniors Rimmer, Cheron Mentone Mordialloc Art Group Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Riordan, Jacinta Holsworthy Family Group Royle, Tom Macedon Rural Fire Brigade Ritchie, Caroline Kinglake Ranges Rush, Michael Gungahlin College P & C Children's Centre Russell, Antonia 1st Rowville Scout group Robbins, Justin Tea Tree Gully City Soccer Club Russell, John CFA Franklinford Fire Brigade Roberts, Margaret Woady Yaloak Historical Society Inc Russell, William (Bill) Rotary Club of Harvey Roberts, Michelle Rangers Netball Club Rutherford, Robert Lions Club of Rye Robertson, Marg Rotary Club of Bunbury Inc Ryan, Patrick Dismantle Robertson, Merinda Zoe Support Australia Saint, Stuart Tea Tree Gully Gymsports Robertson, Paul McCallums Hill Public School Salisbury, Holly Acacia Avenue Preschool Robinson, Alan Maleny District Sport And Salter, Charlton Human and Hope Association Recreation Club Inc Salter, Geoff Maillot Jaune Inc Robinson, Margie Leaning Tree Community Sandbach, James Mixed Nuts Media School Inc Sanders, Jan Palmerston 50+ Club Robson, Barbara Maida Vale Baptist Church Inc Sasso, Maria Canning City Football Club Rochaix, Barbara Qutoa International of Campbelltown Inc Saxby, Susan Plattsburg Public School Roe, Val Trinity Baptist Church Inc Scales, Aaron RoadSafe North East Rogers, Julie Science Teachers Association Scharley, Walter Surrey Hills Neighbourhood of NSW (STANSW) Centre Rosato, Maria Warragul and West Gippsland Schipp, Darren Jumbunna Community Agricultural Show Inc Preschool and Early Intervention Centre Rose, Nick Northern Rivers Community Foundation Schmidt, Barbara Beautiful Minds Community Committee Ross, Darren Greta Football/Netball Club Schnellbeck, Anthony CFA Glenlyon Fire Brigade Ross, Julie National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame Schoninger, Marjorie Port Hacking Potters Group Ross, Matthew Belford Oaks Community Schulz, Vernon East End Coordination Group Childrens Centre Scott, Alison Kith and Kin Roughley, Brain Granville Multicultural Community Centre Inc Scott, Wayne Way Out West Broadcasters Inc Rouhan, Emily Ocean Grove Toy Library Searle, Vicki Kogan & District Rural Fire Brigade Rouse, Pauline Ingle Farm Scout Group Sebire, Lyn Bendigo and District Concert Rowe, Brian CFA Creswick Group of Band Inc Fire Brigades Sedgeway, Gail Australian Lacrosse Referees Rowe, Damian Ivanhoe Children's Community Association Co-operative Seibel, Lorraine Cancer Council Queensland Rowley, Lisa The Rotary club of Mount Gambier West Seymour, Teresa Open Door Neighbourhood House Inc Rowohlt, Jude Daglish Tennis Club Seysener, Frank Raymond Terrace Men's Shed

29 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Shalash, Phoebe Meals @ the Bridge Lifeline Inc Smith, Graham Albany Creek Masters Swimming Shankland, Melanie Traralgon Imperials Cricket Club Smith, Heather Waterloo Bush Fire Brigade Sharouni, Karen Yun Hap Taekwondo Club Smith, James FBi Radio Sharp, Cheryl Colo Vale Public School P & C Smith, Julie Romsey Mechanics Institute Sharp, Colin Beelerup Bush Fire Brigade Smith, Karen Pine Rivers State High School Sharp, Jason Loci Environment & Place Inc P & C Association Shaw, Andrea East Sale Family Group Smith, Leila Warburton Tennis Club Shaw, Darren HIllside Football Club Smith, Lorraine iDareU Shepherd, Joy Colo Shire Family History Smith, Louise Birkdale South State School Group Inc Smith, Margaret The Embroiderers' Guild NSW Shields Jones, Victorian Scottish Union Inc Inc Christine Smith, Michelle Tully Horse Performance Shields, Sam Standing Tall in Hamilton Inc Centre Inc Shipard, Sarah Warragul Scout Group Smith, Tiffany Diamond Valley Baptist Church Shorten, John Yarrawonga Mulwala Men's So, Marianna Western College Shed Inc Sodomka, Marc Connecting Foster Carers - Siemsen, Katrina Kootingal and District SA Inc Preschool Inc Sok, Ay Phin Adelaide University Cambodian Simons, Roger Focus on the Family Australia Student Club Simpson, Colin Simmo HAPPY YESS Somerford, Marita Wembley Netball Club Simpson, Denise Greenway Tenants Group Soo, Soh Ann Deep Creek Preschool Sinclair, Alan Suncare Community Services Sorbello, Christine Bundaberg Community Sing, Stevo Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC Kindergarten Singh, Michael Australian National Sikh Sports Southwell, Ian Charlton Bowling Club Inc and Cultural Council (Nuggett) Singh, Win Marlar Brockman Community House Spence, Kathie Gunnedah Family & Children's Services Skinnon, Ashwind Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc Spencer, Tracey Mundingburra State School P & C Association Slack-Smith, Bridgett Care Goondiwindi Spina, Belinda North Queensland Cricket Slaven, Ann Glen Forrest Volunteer Association Bushﬁre Brigade Spinazzola, Katrina Torquay Surf Life Saving Club Slipper, Paul Seaford Community Centre Inc Spranklin, Geoffrey Broadbeach Surf Life Sloan, Cameron Milligan: Community Learning Saving Club & Resource Centre Stalling, Yvonne ADRA Community Smart, Steph Boxwood Hill Combined Sports Centre Logan Club & Ladies Auxiliary Standen, Sarah Umbrella Studio Association Smedley, Neil Tatiara Men's Shed Inc Stanley, Barbara North Pines Sports & Social Smith, Anthony Benella Racing Club Club Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Stansbury, Ian Redhead Men's Shed Taplin , Megan Skye Children's Co-operative Stanton, Roger Roleystone Neighbourhood Taranto, Kerry Cairns City Lions AFL Club Family Centre Taylor, Bev Hinterland District Netball Starrett, Anna WEA Hunter Association Stephenson, Paul The Unicorn Foundation Taylor, Fionn Inner Sydney Voice Sterling, Bruce Goulburn Valley Concert Taylor, Paul Albany Junior Soccer Orchestra Inc Association Stevens, Nicole Sapphires Netball Club Teale, Suzanne Down Syndrome NSW Stiles, Sharon Jurien Bay Volunteer Marine Temby, Dorothy Murray Brige Uniting Church Rescue Group Templeton, Polly Triathlon ACT Stock AM, Julian Order Of Australia Association Victoria Branch Thayer, Lyn Rye Community House Inc Stoneham, Lisa Highett Neighbourhood Thomas, Fred Red House Group Inc Community House Thomas, Judy Welcome to Australia Ltd Stoward, Felicity The Animal Rehoming Thompson, Alﬁna Share the Dignity Limited Service Inc Thompson, Kenneth Gippsland Community Radio Stratford, Graeme BeefBank Ltd (3GCR...Gippsland FM) Streten, Jas Friends of Talbot and Henkel Thomson, Mark Echuca Moama Theatre Streets Company Inc Stuckenschmidt, Regional Academy of Cycling Thornton, Michele Australasian Gypsy Horse Georgena Excellence Society Subasic, Mensija Australian Bosnian Women's Thrum, Ray Karramomus Hall and Association "Zena Zeni" Recreation Reserve Sullivan, Jason Charleville Bowls Club Tierney, Kath McAuley Community Services Sun, Yu Span Community House Inc for Women Sunderland, Kirsty Bermagui Preschool Tighe, Len Gympie Meals on Wheels Cooperative Society Limited Tilbury, Nigel Two Rocks Social Sutherland, Leanne Laura's Place Family Support Badminton Group Sutton, Brent Northern Oval Committee Tilley, Colleen West Gambier Football Club of Management Timpano-Hair, Caterina Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Sutton, Lynette HOOFS2010 Brumby Rescue / Todd, Kirsty Wandin Preschool Sanctuary Tolra, Daniel Hands on Art Swain, Ian Northern Midlands RSL Sub Branch Tomasetti, Gary Lyrebird Villages for the Aged Inc Taggart, Dora Christ's True Light Church Tomkins, Bob Eurobodalla Seniors Computer Tai, Kevin Spur Afrika Australia Users Group (EuroSCUG) Talbot, David Mental Health Foundation ACT Tomlins, Kerry Country Women's Association Tan, Rodney SHINE (A Division of the of NSW Andrew Dean Fildes Toohey, Vicki Burdekin Touch Association Foundation Ltd) Toor, Jarar Ali The Peshawar School for Peace

31 2017 HONOUR ROLL 2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Torrisi, Lydia Donnybrook Tennis Club Inc Walsh, Andrew Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia Tourell, Mietta One Woman Project Walsh, Pat Millmerran and District Townsend, Allan The Laggan Memorial Hall Historical Society Inc Committee Walton, Gregory Cardiff District Men's Shed Inc Tranter, Pam Cancer Council Queensland Wanner, Kylie Niagara Park Public School Trott, Lesley Eastern Goldﬁelds BMX Club Inc Warner, Tracy 1st Tyabb Scout Group Truran, Graham Rushworth Community House Warnock, Allan Gold Coast Woodturners Inc Tubb, David Orange Sky Warren, Jaimee Med Moves Tucker, Malcolm Wagga Wagga Meals on Warren, Tracy Goodna Youth Services Inc Wheels Warrian, Cyndy Cancer Council Queensland Turnbull, Carmen Candelo Adult Riding Club Watson, Barry Victorian Men's Shed Turner, Cate The Older Women's Network Association Australia Inc Watson, Darren Hub Netball Club Turpie-Johnstone, Mullum Mullum Indigenous Janet Gathering Place Watson, Robert The Sharehouse Community Group Inc Uber, Charles Hazelwood Jeeralang Community Association Watson, Wayne Flowerdale Landcare Inc Vaine Keu, David Cook Island Community Watt, David Resolution Institute Services Watts, Dianne Eastern Goldﬁelds Squash Van Emmerloot, John Swan Districts Teeball Racquets Association Association Wauchope, Leon Bakers Creek Tigers AFC Van Rooijen, Helen Eyre Writers Webb, Alison Urunga Bellinger Valley Little Varcoe-Cocks, Mandy Seawinds Community Hub Athletics Vargo, Robin The East African Fund Webb, Kathleen Ravenshoe & District Meals on Wheels Venkatraman Iyer, Sewa International Australia Inc Viswanathan Wedding, Nyssa Adelaide Tritons Water Polo Club Inc Vidray, Antony The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Weedon, Monique 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group Australia Welch, Jan Quota International Club Viitala, Kerrie-ann ASLIA Victoria of Maleny Virenius, Deborah Australasian Federation of Wellburn, Cheryl Windy Harbour Volunteer Finnish Socities and Clubs Marine Rescue Vyas, Ashish Sewa Australia Inc Werfel, Kelly The Burton Community Centre Walker, Anthea Rotary Club of Salisbury West, Sherryn Langri Tangpa Centre Walker, Nicole Happy Head Foundation Ltd Western, Brian The Lions Club of Bull Creek Inc Wall, Gloria Mildura Show Society Weston-Jones, Pat Unanderra Figtree Area Residents Associaiton Inc Wallwork, Raymond Uniting Care Casino Transport Team Wezenbeek, Annet Sweet Adelines Australia Whear, Paul Ipswich Crime Stoppers Volunteer Area Committee

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Wheatley, Janet CFA Hepburn Fire Brigade Woltersdorf, Mara CentaVic ESL Educational Services Inc White, David Riverwoos/Punchbowl Anglican Church Wood, Beverley Logan West Meals on Wheels White, Josie Currajong P & C / Currajong Wood, Jenni Birralee Gymnastics Inc Outside Hours School Care Woodall, Amy Maroondah Preschool Whitﬁeld, Jane Narrabeen Lakes Public School Parents & Citizens Association Woodrow, Ray Warwick & District Archers Association Inc Whiting, Tallulah Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Woods, Luke Mount Martha Life Saving Club Whitmore, Gordon Glyde-In Community Learning Woodward, John Tweed Palliative Support Centre Inc Woodward, Toni Cancer Council Queensland Wilbraham, David Seawinds Nursery Volunteers Wootten, Michael Children Australia Inc Wild, Steven Ronald McDonald House Worrall, Reen American River Progress Adelaide Association Wild, Susan Molong Advancement Worsley, Mark Hobart Dog Training Club Group Inc Wright, Gordon St Arnaud RSL Sub-branch Wilgress, Jacqueline Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc Wright, Janet Watch This Space Wilkins, David Swan Hill Jockey Club Wright, Michael Harris Park Community Centre Wilkinson, Robert Newcastle Men's Shed Wruck, Lisa Coorparoo SS P & C Willard, Patrica Robertson School of Arts Wu, Tina WADAC (Women's Alcohol & Drug Advisory Centre) Williams, Brendan Terang & District Racing Club Wyatt, Bethwyn Geraldton Junior Soccer Williams, Geoff Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Association Foundation Xavier, Brydan Melbourne Wranglers Wrestling Williams, Joshua Rosamond Bowling Club Club Inc Williams, Karl Prosper Australia Yates, Melissa Netball Northern Territory Williams, Sally West Australian Team Penners Yelds, Gitta Mission Arts Association Yolcu, Hamit Australian Relief Organisation Williams, Taina Proserpine Historical Museum Society Inc You Wu, Eunice Melbourne Population Health Student Association Wills, Anne Rochester Community House Young, John Canoeing Victoria Wilson, Deirdre Hope Reins Younger, Louise Jones Hill State School Parents Wilson, Phillip CFA Burrumbeet Fire Brigade and Citizens Association Wisnewski, Annette Central Queensland Rescue Yuen, Richard SMASH Inc Helicopter Services Zero Patience, Amy Bunbury Roller Derby Withers, Ann-Margret Animal Management in Rural Patience and Remote Indigenous Communities Zhu, Bonnie Yongala Preschool Inc Wolfe, Lynelle Victoria Park State Ziebell, Cameron Serell Street Kindergarten School P & C Wolff, Barry Golden Beach Progress Association Inc 33

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION McCallum, Natalie Rosewood & District Taylor, Kerry Earnshaw State Collete Parents Kindergarten and Preschool & Citizens Association Association Thomsen, Ron Meals on Wheels Central Coast McPherson, Julie- The North West Grampians Anne Branch of the Lions Club of Timpano-Hair, Tugun Surf Life Saving Club Horsham Caterina Mechanic, Kyle Yatala Automotive Traino, Daniella Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS) Mitchell, Karen 1st Gilberton Scouts Trivett, Geraldine Stephens Croquet Club Moore, Danny RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch Inc Vy, Wathnak Adelaide University Cambodian Student Club Moriconi, Maria Twin Cities Life Wang, Qian Heathmont East Preschool Inc Moule, Leslie Mundoo State School Parents & Citizens Association Wasiliev, Amelia Long Jetty Locals Inc O'Malley, Jessica Busselton Jetty Inc Wilkinson, Cassandra Inner West Roller Derby League Parker, Katie Rawcus Theatre Company Williams, Tim Lakes Baptist Church Gorokan Perks, Hugh UTS Australian Football Club Woodward, Leah Chapel Hill State School P & C Association Pye, Sean Melrose Football Club Zhu, Bonnie Yongala Preschool Quinn, Andrew Open Doors Youth Service Inc Reeves, Andrew Studio ARTES Northside Limited Reilly, Graeme Altona Laverton Historical Society Inc Robinosn, Lorel Friends of Kevin Hoffman Walk Inc Saxby, Susan Plattsburg Public School P & C Association Sentance, Alison ABC Foundation Spina, Belinda North Queensland Cricket Association Stansbury, Ian Redhead Men's Shed Stevenson, Melinda Plumtree Children's Services Inc Stubbs, Daniel Blind Citizens Australia Subasic, Mensija Australian Bosnian Women's Association "Zena Zeni" Inc Tai, Kevin Spur Afrika Australia Limited

35 A MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMMUNITY BUILDERS

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