Not-for-Profit Sector Banking COMMONWEALTH BANK TREASURERS’ AWARDS 2016

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N s o d RECOGNISING t- r fo a r w THE UNSUNG HEROES -P A ro rs’ OF AUSTRALIAN fit Treasure COMMUNITIES A MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMUNITY BUILDERS

Australia’s not-for-prof it groups are the backbone of our natio n. And the vital work per formed by community treasurers is the cornerstone on which the country’s 600,000+ not-for-prof it organisations build their strength and f inancial sustainability.

In our increasingly busy world it help ensure not-for-profit groups can continue to can be all too easy to overlook provide their much needed support and services to local communities and those in need. the work being carried out by our community treasurers. Judging the Awards remains a very uplifting and inspiring experience for all those involved. The fact That’s why Our Community that so many people took time to nominate their and the Commonwealth Bank treasurer shows the high esteem in which those are so pleased to support the who take on this key role are held. We read about organisations quite literally being saved from having Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards to shut up shop, the modernisation of systems – to recognise and show our and the treasurer’s guiding hand in delivering appreciation for the unsung heroes good governance processes and overall financial of the not-for-profit sector. viability. This is no easy task, especially in a day and age where competition for funding remains an ongoing challenge. Many of the tasks performed by treasurers go on behind the scenes, and it usually involves long hours The Awards however are about more than recognition. spent preparing reports, balancing the books, paying Perhaps more than any other sector, not-for-profit the bills and helping to stretch funds just that little organisations are characterised by a generosity of bit further. It’s a painstaking job which needs to be spirit and a willingness to share ideas and knowledge. carried out in an efficient and thorough manner to For the 2016 Awards, we asked treasurers to share

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Australia’s not-for-prof it groups are the backbone of our natio n. And the vital work per formed by community treasurers is the cornerstone on which the country’s 600,000+ not-for-prof it organisations build their strength and f inancial sustainability.

their thoughts around the recruitment and retention of community treasurers, how best to keep treasurers’ up-to-date with ever changing rules and regulations, as well as details around barriers encountered and solutions implemented to help overcome these obstacles. Vanessa Nolan-Woods A selection of the insights received are featured in this General Manager, Not-for-Profit booklet, and they certainly make for some interesting Sector Banking, reading. Commonwealth Bank and Our Community Commonwealth Bank look forward to using the combined knowledge from this year’s entrants to assist in the development of new tools and resources to better assist community treasurers in their work.

Congratulations to all the treasurers who were nominated in the 2016 Awards and a huge thank Denis Moriarty you to all those who shared their wisdom, as well as Group Managing Director to the many thousands of volunteers who give so Our Community generously of their time. We thank you all for your efforts and we applaud you for the work you do which strengthens the very fabric of our nation.

3 ABOUT THE AWARDS

ABOUT THE 2016 TREASURERS’ AWARDS…

The response to the Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards 2016 was overwhelming. We received well over 1,500 submissions, accompanied by inspiring and glowing endorsements of our community treasurers.

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The Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards 2016 are comprised of two categories to allow a celebration of all treasurers across the nation, as well as an opportunity for community treasurers to contribute their knowledge and ideas around key challenges they have handled.

CATEGORY A: CATEGORY B:

People from across the community, as well as those Treasurers were invited to spread their wisdom by involved with not-for-profit groups, were invited to let sharing their ideas around recruiting and retaining their treasurer know how much they are valued by treasurers, keeping treasurers up-to-date and sharing nominating them to receive an official Commonwealth changes which they had implemented to make things Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards 2016 easier for their organisation based on challenges Certificate of Appreciation. they had experienced. The three best entries were chosen to win one of three $5,000 donations for their not-for-profit group.

CELEBRATING OUR 2016 TREASURERS Nominations for Category A of the Awards were as well as for going above and beyond for their received from every Australian state and territory. respective not-for-profit organisation. Both large and small organisations participated The entries show the amazing work being undertaken in this year’s Awards from across all areas of the in the community sector. The time and thought not-for-profit sector. treasurers put into their role came through in every The increased participation level following last year’s nomination and highlights the fact the work involves inaugural Awards clearly demonstrates the growing more than balancing the books. recognition of the important work carried out by the It is our not-for-profit organisations which build the nation’s community treasurers. strong fabric which holds our nation together. We all, Once again nominees were a mix of full and part-time in turn rely heavily on our community treasurers, who workers and retirees – from trained accountants tirelessly work to ensure that our not-for-profit sector through to those with very little experience working in remains well placed to provide assistance to the most a treasury role. Each individual was identified for their vulnerable members of our society. enthusiasm, teamwork, leadership skills, and their outstanding contribution in the work they performed

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HERE’S A SMALL “Milena updated our old fashioned “Jenny has enabled our program to and inefficient systems andpolicies always report to our funding bodies SECTION OF THE and revolutionised our procedures legitimately and be transparent. COMMENTS WE making everyone’s lives a lot easier. She establishes a great rapport RECEIVED. Without her we would not be able with all our volunteers and the to operate effectively.” students involved in the program.”

“Meticulous in maintaining the books and the bank relationship. “Carolyn, for your diligence to your “Danielle produces information At a time when our volunteer work, your commitment to our club, in plain English of where we are committee is short on people, your friendliness to our members, financially, what we need to do and she jumps in to support activities for always going above and beyond how much we have to spend so outside of her responsibility.” what is needed. We are extremely every committee member is aware grateful. Thank you for everything.” and clearly understands our position.”

“Greg took it upon himself to ensure that our website was “For Silvia’s contribution in ensuring “Kerry has updated procedures to updated, he researched and the organisation is run efficiently save us unnecessary expenses, updated our constitution and and her interest in ensuring that made monthly reports easier to processes to ensure they comply good governance is maintained at understand for members, and with all the new changes in all times along with the support she used our bank balance smarter legislation which took time.” provides willingly to staff.” to increase profits. A massive asset for us.”

“Chris, you are very much appreciated for your patience, “The paperwork for this position dedication and the countless hours “For providing is enormous. Sue keeps it under you spend ensuring the Group can control and unbeknown to us all function and improve. We all couldn’t excellent standards how much time she spends doing make it happen without you!” of accountability, it. Congratulations Sue.” providing strategic “For the past seven years Carol has and diplomatic “Rebecca is a busy mum of three worked tirelessly to successfully including twins. She takes time secure grants for many community guidance to out of her busy week to volunteer. projects, manages financial records, management and She’s a wonderful treasurer and renewals, website, newsletters, Board, and for is always one of the first to put her promotes membership and events.” hand up for any help we need.” genuine care and diplomacy which “Carmel competently completes “Lauren is one of the most committed this role. Nothing is too much has led to growth and dedicate members of our trouble; she takes time to explain and opportunity. committee. She single handedly and clarify our accounts to people keeps our club in a strong financial without a financial background.” position and always puts her hand ” up to contribute to new ideas.”

“Mel has fixed up some really “Natalie has an enormous spirit of tricky “accounting glitches” from generosity. She voluntarily gives us “When considering proposals the prior committee and helped her time and shares her wisdom, for Moruya Public’s P&C, Allan get the Club into the black all while knowledge and expertise. Natalie makes sure we look at their juggling family, illnesses, injuries has been instrumental in assisting costs, potential benefits and if and full-time work. Thanks Mel!” our organisation to thrive!” they align with our organisation’s goals and commitments.”

“Di has been of enormous help “Ruby gives above and beyond in maintaining the finances of our even when it means self-sacrifice. “David is tireless in leading organisation. She is very successful She makes what we do from a conversations about our organisation’s at fundraising, keeps the accounts welfare perspective easier by sustainability, a great support to the with precision and works tirelessly carrying the load of our accounts Executive team and an innovative for our organisation.” as treasurer. She is very valued.” treasurer. He made mission based decision making a forefront.”

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CELEBRATING THE WISDOM OF OUR TREASURERS

No one knows the trials and Hundreds of treasurers from across the country tribulations of any particular task took part. The best responses were: quite like the people currently engaged in carrying it out. GROUNDED Entrants described barriers drawn from As part of the Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit real-life experiences that apply to many Treasurers’ Awards 2016, we asked treasurers to groups of varying sizes across the country. share their thoughts around the recruitment and retention of community treasurers, how best to keep treasurers’ up-to-date with ever changing rules THOUGHTFUL and regulations, as well as details around barriers Entrants proposed solutions that were their organisation had encountered and solutions innovative and creative. which had been implemented to help overcome these obstacles. REALISTIC Entrants’ proposals were achievable and implementable.

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PAUL CELEBRATING BEANLAND OUR 2016 Treasurer Highgate Early AWARD Learning Centre, WINNERS Victoria

We would like to congratulate Highgate Early Learning Centre is a community- our three winners who have made operated childcare centre serving approximately 100 families in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. a significant contribution to their Highgate’s motto is “Where the community spirit not-for-profit organisations and shines” and its focus is on providing opportunities for to their wider communities. children aged six weeks to five years to connect with and contribute to their world.

Paul has been treasurer at Highgate since September 2015. He sees his role as assisting the committee and staff in managing Highgate’s finances to provide high quality care and education to the children at the best possible price for local families. To help ensure the sustainability of the centre, Paul focuses on policies and procedures and tries to provide “more for less” to optimise and protect the finances.

Away from Highgate, Paul has 17 years of experience in business and finance. He is Principal of Ashthorn Corporate Advisory, where he provides corporate finance advice and transactional services to not-for-profit and commercial clients across a variety of sectors including aged care, healthcare and childcare.

“The award is fantastic for Highgate! We plan to use the prize to purchase new equipment and upgrade our play areas to further enhance the experience for the children. On a personal level, I am passionate about finance and enjoy sharing my expertise to help organisations ensure their sustainability, and so I am honoured to be recognised for my efforts.”

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BELINDA KATHRYN KNIGHT HARRISON Treasurer Treasurer Hotham Marouka Grow, Ski Club, Queensland Victoria

Kathryn is the treasurer of Grow, a national Marouka Lodge, a ski lodge at Mount Hotham, organisation that provides community-based peer Victoria, was built in the 1970s by members of support group programs for adults and young people Hotham Marouka Ski Club Inc. Belinda has served as with mental health needs. Weekly meetings are free club treasurer since 2009. She focuses on ensuring to attend, non-denominational and anonymous, and that the lodge is run sustainably and provides an there are no diagnosis or eligibility requirements. accessible, comfortable and friendly environment at an economical price to members and the broader public. Kathryn’s finance qualifications were born out of a desire to work for not-for-profits. “I was a bookkeeper Her involvement in the club allows Belinda to for a youth shelter sometime last century and I couldn’t combine two of her passions – alpine activites and understand how to interpret the reports the auditor accounting. It also enables her to use her skills in returned to me, so I decided to undertake a commerce teamwork, communication and planning in a way she degree majoring in accounting,” Kathryn says. feels she would not have experienced in a corporate environment. She says Marouka Lodge’s success She has served for more than 25 years on boards exemplifies the continuing contribution that club and committees of not-for-profit organisations lodges make to Australia’s alpine resorts and their including the Queensland Council of Social Service diverse recreational opportunities. and Toowoomba’s Young Women’s Place, and now Grow. Grow will celebrate 60 years of community Belinda attributes her success in the treasurer’s role service next year and operates almost 200 groups to her professional accounting skills and having the covering every state and territory. support of committee members.

“I’ve always believed there is value in sharing “This award reinforces to me that I am a member of knowledge and it’s great that this approach is a passionate, supportive and community based club supported and encouraged by Commonwealth Bank that provides great value to its members.” Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards.”

9 TREASURERS’ WISDOM

ENTRANTS TO THIS SECTION OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM WERE ASKED TO: A. A. Share thoughts RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION around the recruitment and retention OF COMMUNITY TREASURERS of community treasurers SUCCESSION PROMOTING BETTER PLANNING UNDERSTANDING OF THE TREASURER’S ROLE Many entrants proposed having new treasurers take on the role of Several treasurers suggested B. “shadow treasurer” for a period that the role needs to be explained to allow them to get up to speed better, via a comprehensive, with what is required of them and up-to-date position description Provide ideas how the organisation operates. outlining all the tasks the treasurer Others suggested appointing an can be expected to undertake on how best to assistant treasurer to be mentored during their tenure. That way, keep treasurers by the current treasurer, so that potential treasurers can know what up-to-date when the time for change comes, is expected of them. A written the assistant is fully equipped to position description also has the take on the role. effect of highlighting to other board members the amount of work the treasurer does, which can result in greater support for the role. C. “Like any business, a not-for- profit needs a succession plan in place, so it can find Share details of the appropriate replacement “A comprehensive position and hand down the required description, detailing all of the challenges faced knowledge.” roles and responsibilities of the and changes made new treasurer, can help in getting to help overcome the right person.” these obstacles.

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A. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF COMMUNITY TREASURERS

IMPROVED INDUCTION AND TOO MUCH RELIANCE ONBOARDING PROCESSES ON THE TREASURER

Several entrants highlighted a need to improve Many treasurers felt that they carried too much the induction and onboarding of new treasurers. responsibility as a result of their fellow board While this may seem obvious, it is clear that a lot members’ lack of understanding of, or involvement in, of organisations lack proper induction processes, financial management and governance. which jeopardises the success of a new treasurer Several treasurers suggested that establishing from the beginning. A lot of treasurers suggested that a finance sub-committee of the board is a good the induction process should involve the outgoing way to combat this problem. A sub-committee treasurer playing a role in supporting the new can act to streamline financial governance and treasurer through a proper transition process. share responsibilities and decision-making among Another common suggestion was the creation of an committee members. Many other ideas centred induction and instruction manual. This manual should on increased training in financial management and act as a how-to guide, outlining all of the processes governance for board members. and procedures the new treasurer will need to become familiar with.

“Train the board to understand the organisation’s financial statements so the responsibility for “A new treasurer should receive a thorough induction monitoring financial performance is shared.” from the outgoing treasurer in relation to the “It’s helpful if the rest of the board recognises that organisation’s financial management system.” they share responsibility for financial governance with the treasurer.”

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ENTRANTS TO THIS SECTION OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM WERE ASKED TO: A. B.

Share thoughts KEEPING around the recruitment and retention UP-TO-DATE of community treasurers

Responses to this question centred on education and training. Some of the ideas put forward are things that should already be happening in every not-for-profit organisation in Australia. B. A lot of the ideas put forward for various products and services are, in fact, already available from CommBank or Our Community, which tells us that we need to do more to ensure that people know Provide ideas these resources exist and know where to find them. Examples of such existing resources include Our Community’s comprehensive on how best to grants database, the publications Damn Good Advice for Treasurers keep treasurers and Damn Good Advice for Board Members; and the Community up-to-date Financial Centre, a website designed to provide practical information about financial management.

That said, entrants shared a lot of fantastic and exciting ideas, and it is clear from reading the submissions that different people want different forms of training. The many and varied ideas put forward for training C. included online courses; webinars and webinar series; face-to-face training for new treasurers; refresher courses for experienced ones; software courses and training; industry-level training and mentoring; information sessions for learning legislation and regulations; and diploma Share details of and certificate level qualifications. challenges faced and changes made to help overcome these obstacles.

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ORGANISATION- MENTORING PARTNERING SUPPORTED TRAINING WITH ACCOUNTANTS OR AUDITORS Many treasurers felt strongly that Many treasurers wrote of their organisations should attempt Several treasurers wrote about experience with or desire to cover the costs of important their experience in developing for mentors. A mentor could training for treasurers and other partnerships with local accounting be a person from within the board members. or auditing firms – firms that are organisation, the previous interested in finding opportunities treasurer, a retired accounting for their staff to volunteer their or finance professional, or a “Organisations should encourage time and skills. Relationships like professional from an accounting their treasurers’ professional these are mutually beneficial, or auditing firm. development and, if within budget, providing commercial firms pay for training opportunities.” Having a mentor is a fantastic with invaluable professional safety-net for new treasurers (and development opportunities for PRACTICAL even for experienced ones), and their staff, and providing not-for- SUPPORT FOR it provides an opportunity to gain profit treasurers with experienced TREASURERS timely advice on issues. people to learn from.

Many entrants identified “Many large accounting resources that would assist firms have community giving treasurers to do their job more programs, and are often efficiently and effectively. looking for opportunities where Suggestions included an online their staff can volunteer in a treasurers’ knowledge centre; skilled capacity. This is a good an online treasurers’ forum; opportunity to up-skill treasurers.” treasurers’ networking events; pro bono training from local auditors and accountants; and a register of accountants and auditors willing to volunteer with not-for-profit organisations.

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ENTRANTS TO THIS SECTION OF THE AWARDS PROGRAM WERE ASKED TO: A. C. Share thoughts CHALLENGES FACED around the recruitment and retention AND CHANGES MADE of community treasurers

Responses to this section of the awards were rich in new thinking and great ideas. Reading them provided Our Community and CommBank with a whole new list of potential solutions for further development. B. A lot of changes implemented by treasurers revolved around technological solutions. Technology changes ranged from doing away with written statements and employing Excel to moving to cloud-based finance software. Provide ideas For many treasurers who hadn’t made technological changes, it wasn’t on how best to through lack of will. Rather, it was a result of limited finances and lack of keep treasurers financially accessible technological solutions. up-to-date C.

Share details of challenges faced and changes made to help overcome these obstacles.

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C. CHALLENGES FACED AND CHANGES MADE

However, there remains great CLOUD-BASED demand for the development of ONLINE BANKING AND ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE a cloud-based finance software PAYMENT FACILITIES package specific to not-for- Cloud-based accounting profit organisations: one that is A majority of treasurers spoke of software can significantly affordable, simple to use, and their experience in implementing enhance the efficiency of a powerful enough to provide a online banking and payment not-for-profit’s financial and sophisticated overview of how an systems and facilities such as governance practices. Benefits organisation is tracking. CommBiz, EFTPOS, Poli and include the ability to bulk pay; PayPal. These online facilities a more thorough and accurate help to reduce cash handling, account of expenses; integrated put money directly into the monthly financial records; CLOUD-BASED STORAGE bank, make reconciliation easier, collaborative accounts; the ability SYSTEM facilitate payment approvals, and to efficiently view and check reduce the chance of theft. invoices; and instant verification A cloud-based storage system “The biggest change we made was of bank balances to help improve allows for better collaboration moving from a cheque account to governance and reduce the and improved safety. It provides full online banking facilities. This risk of fraud. It also allows the a centrally located and remotely streamlined the paper trail, made treasurer to access the finances accessible location for the transactions quicker and easier to at their convenience and do their storage of important information process, and, most importantly, job regardless of where they are. and documents, making access saved time for our busy volunteers.” easy for those who rely on this information. Being centrally stored and backed-up, it is safe and secure.

15 WHAT OUR PARLIAMENTARY TREASURERS SAY

WHAT OUR PARLIAMENTARY TREASURERS SAY ABOUT THE AWARDS

The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. Andrew Barr Gladys Berejiklian Nicole Manison Tom Koutsantonis MLA MP MLA MP CHIEF MINISTER TREASURER TREASURER TREASURER AND TREASURER OF NEW SOUTH OF NORTHERN OF SOUTH OF THE ACT WALES TERRITORY AUSTRALIA

“Every year, hundreds “These Awards “The Not-for-profit “These Awards act to of community groups go some way in Treasurers’ Awards highlight the untiring in the ACT rely on recognising and are a fantastic way efforts and commitment the voluntary work thanking the tens of to recognise the of treasurers of treasurers in thousands of volunteers voluntary contributions whose work allows their organisations. serving as treasurers of treasurers in their not-for-profit for community groups Northern Territory and organisations to The Treasurers’ Awards across NSW. Australian community continue supporting are a great way of Not-for-profit groups organisations.” and caring for recognising this work simply would not their communities.” in our community. survive or thrive without These individuals are their contribution.” responsible for the financial operations of their organisations, playing an important role in ensuring that community groups meet their obligations.”

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The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. Peter Gutwein Tim Pallas Dr Mike Nahan Curtis Pitt MP MP MP MP TREASURER TREASURER TREASURER TREASURER OF TASMANIA OF VICTORIA OF WESTERN OF QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA

“Tasmania’s 130,000 “Volunteers are an “As a patron of the “We cannot recognise volunteers make an integral part of the Riverton Football Club enough the thousands of invaluable contribution Victorian community Inc, the Riverton RSL, Queensland volunteers who to our communities and and none more so than the Willetton Bowling actively support community many volunteer and those who balance the Club, the Willetton groups and organisations community organisations books of our community Baseball Club and around the state, nationally rely on the hard work and organisations. the Shelley Sailing and internationally. skill of their treasurers. It’s Club, I understand Volunteer treasurers The work that treasurers difficult work and these the important role are often at the heart of of community dedicated Tasmanians the treasurer plays those groups – making organisations do in do a magnificent job. within community sure the finances of the managing their finances I encourage all not- organisations and I organisation are strong is one of the key for-profit organisations commend the dedicated and healthy to support reasons we have such and the broader volunteers who donate their vital cause. The a strong community Tasmanian community so much of their time to standards expected of sector in Victoria. to get behind the 2016 make a difference within the administrators of our I commend all Commonwealth Bank their communities.” community organisations Treasurers’ Awards.” treasurers of community are high, particularly organisations for their because people usually contribution to Victoria.” hold down a full-time job as well. So awards such as the Treasurers’ Awards are an essential acknowledgement of the determined efforts of volunteers who give tirelessly of their time.”

17 2016 HONOUR ROLL

COMMONWEALTH BANK TREASURERS’ AWARDS 2016 HONOUR ROLL

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate all nominees of the

Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit CERTIFICATE OF Treasurers’ Awards 2016. APPRECIATION

Recognising the contribution to the These treasurers have been Australian community made by: NEIL nominated by the people in their VON BERTOUCH as the valued Treasurer of: organisations and their communities Environmental Defenders Offce (NT) Inc Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit WEAL ON TH M BA M N Treasurers’ Awards 2016 O K highlighting the great esteem in C

N o s t rd -f a o w r-P A ro rs’ which they are held. Many of the f t Treasure

Vanessa Nolan-Woods Denis Moriarty General Manager Group Managing Director individuals in this year’s Honour Roll Not-for-Profit Sector Banking Our Community Commonwealth Bank received multiple nominations.

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2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Abbott, David Relationships Australia (Qld) Antony, Simon Wombat’s Wish Inc Abrahams, Larry The Warrnambool St Ayles Skiff Arch, Chris HeartKids WA Community Rowing Club Inc Archer, Tom Crows Nest A H & I Society Inc Adam-Gedge, Sarah Ovarian Cancer Australia Ltd Arias-Galea, Rebecca YMCA Victoria Adams, Peter U3A South Australia Arjmand, Ali Happy Brain Education Afford, David West Beach Surf Life Saving Club Armfeld, Karyn McLaren Flat Community Club Aggarwal, Dinesh Wanneroo Business Arnel, Vicki Rushworth Easter Heritage Association Festival Inc Agnew, Sue Pinjarra Football & Arps, Michelle Midland Junction Netball Club Inc Lotteries House Inc Aguilar, Freddy Softball Campbelltown Arsenijevic, Milena Australian Refugee Volunteers Akindeju, Michael African Think Tank Inc Ash, Ian Hampton Park Care Group Inc Alcorn, Mac St Patrick’s Conference of Ashworth, Neil Triple H 100.1 FM St Vincent de Paul Society Atkins, Vicki Tom Price Drive-In Queensland Atkinson, Heather Mooloolaba Outrigger Alexander, Gareth Balga Soccer Club Canoe Club Alexander, Donald South Port Atterby, Jane Northam Netball Association Surf Life Saving Club Austin, Verna Aloomba State School Allen, Robert Speak Out Association P&C Association of Tasmania Aydogan, Ahmet Australian Relief Organisation Alley, Peter Camden Haven Schools to Schools Ayling, Sheila Joondalup Community Arts Association Almeida, Neale Norwood Tennis Club Azzopardi, Jennifer Mirriwinni State School Alvis, Laurence Victorian Alcohol and Drug P&C Association Association Babb, Richard Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Amy, Heather Talara Primary College Women’s Shelter P&C Association Bache, Robert Southern District Cricket Club Anderson, David YACVic Badger, Keith Port Phillip EcoCentre Anderson, Susan Jundah Golf Club Inc Badjou, Leanne Burpengary Girl Guides Andrew, David Bendigo Science and Technology Museum Inc Baer, Walter Adults with ADHD NSW Ltd Andrew, Rob Halls Gap Bagley, Deb Tigers Basketball Club Community Sports Club Bailey, Liz Port Noarlunga Tennis Club Andrews, Richard Our Big Kitchen Bain, Megan Yarralinda School Angeles, Grace Strathnairn Arts Association Baker, David Codgers Capers Men’s Group Angus, Eric Buderim Men’s Shed Baker, Brian Melba Support Services

19 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Baker, Sophie Majura Primary Parents and Battle, Paul The Place: Charlestown Citizens Association Community Centre Baker, Sue Tasmanian Regional Arts Inc Bauld, Michael Pittsworth State School P&C Association Bald, Matt Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club Bayada, Michael MWCAG The O’Brien Centre Ball, Chris City Park Radio Beale, Debbie Kyvalley Community Bancroft, Mark Georges River College, Recreation Reserve Peakhurst Campus P&C Beanland, Paul Highgate Early Learning Centre Banfeld, Jan Soroptimist International of Gold Coast Inc Beard, Sharyn Backpacks 4 VIC Kids Inc Banjac, Dana Forrestfield United Soccer Club Beaver, Ross Mortdale RSL Darts Club Banks, Audrey The Golden Grove Indoor Bias Beccu-Portass, Gwymac Inc Bowling Club Inc Giovanna Banks, Kristy Queensland Barrel Beck, Mike Pivot Summit Inc Racing Association Beck, Ross Jubilee Community Care Inc Barford, Enid Graham House Community Centre Inc Belcher, Elaine Geelong Harmony Chorus Barlin, Jo-Anne Cundletown & Lower Manning Belford, Rebecca Tom Price Youth Support Historical Society Inc Association Inc Barnes, Paul Redland District Committee Bell, Ali Australian Breastfeeding on the Ageing Association Burley Griffin Group Barnes, Barbara Older Women’s Network Bell, Nola Murwillumbah Meals on Wheels Service Inc Barnes, Jan Sunshine Coast Masters Swimming Inc Bell, Vivian Nowra Croquet Club Barnham, Andrew Daylesford and Hepburn Bellinger, Tracey Bracken Ridge State School United Soccer Club P&C Association Barret, Heather The Growing Abundance Beltran, Kim Croydon Park Business Project Chamber Bartel, Keith Cape Paterson Benjamin, Greg Royal Society of Western Surf Life Saving Club Australia Bartholomew, Strathalbyn Scout Group Bennett, Frank Richmond Vale Preservation Michelle Co-operative Society Ltd Barton, Dennis Future Living Trust Bennett, Dean Manning Rippers Football Club Inc Bascunan, Valeria St Marys Area Community Development Project Inc Bennett, Fiona Ringarooma Swimming Pool Association Bassett, Clyde Timboon CFA Brigade Bennett, Wendy Foster Care Angels Inc Bastian, William Wundowie & Districts Men’s Shed Inc Bennett, Carol EDSACC Croquet Club Inc Bastian, John Scouts Australia Benning, Ian Sunraysia Gliding Club Inc Batchelor, Emily Butler Primary School Bermingham, Mark Glengarry Cricket Club Inc P&C Association Berry, Kym St Peters Public School Batten, Marion Cliton Museum P&C Association

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Biazeck, Harald Hallam Senior Citizens Centre Boyle, Whitney Wycheproof VISION Inc Bickey, Fredreka Rockhampton Australian Bramley, Iain Girls Brigade Victoria South Sea Island Community Association Inc Branch, Ken Springvale Learning and Activities Centre Inc Billing, Peter Down Syndrome Victoria Brasher, Bernadette Essendon Maribyrnong Park Bimpson, Annette Golden City Netball Association Ladies Cricket Club Birznieks, Arnis Affiliated Residential Parks Brennan, Pip Coolbellup Community Residents Association Inc Association Bishop, Barbara Families4Families Inc Brent, Sue Brookvale Primary School Parents & Citizens Bishop, Heather Soroptimist International Inc Murray Bridge Branch Bretag, Carolyn Raieburn Calisthenics Inc Black, Roslyn Victor Harbor Archery Club Inc Brett, Rodney Latrobe Football Club Blackley, Gail Wandoan Health Auxiliary Inc Briggs, Jenelle Cessnock Family Support Service Inc Blakeney, Judith Anne Upper Goulburn Community Radio Inc Bristow, Ian Mirboo North Arts Inc Blanden, Chris The Scout Association of Bristow, Emma Women’s Legal Service Australia (SA Branch) – Renmark Brodie, Neil Munda Biddi Trail Foundation Bockman, Trent Drama Victoria Brookes, Joan Tumut Hospital Auxiliary Boden, Graeme Learning and Attentional Disorders of WA (Inc). Brooks, Bill Homelife Association Inc Bond, Nicholas Leederville Connect Inc Brown, Amanda Wilkins Public School P&C Association Bonner, Bill Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels Inc Brown, Ivan The GroundSwell Project Boothby, Steven Suburban Baptist Church Brown, Jody West Australian Team Penners Borg, Christine Gembrook Market Association Inc Borman, James Spinal Home Help Inc Brown, Lee-Anne Grafton Riding Club Bos, Trisha Western Schools Brown, Shelly Quota International of Soccer Association Gold Coast Inc Bostock, Colin The EDGE Community Fund Inc Bryant, George Portland Men’s Shed Bourke, Kahli Olympic Kingsway Sports Club Bryett, Bronwen Victoria Point State School P&C Association Bow, Libby Tweed Valley Equestrian Group Buchanan, Jenny Caba Creative Bowe, Kathy RACE Regional Academy of Cycling Excellence Bugg, Ian Shepparton Golf Club Bowe, Daphine Clifton Benchrest Buhagiar, Robyn Woori Community House Shooting Club Inc Bukbardis, Buk Clagiraba Rural Fire Brigade Bowers, Carol Hobart Jazz Club Inc Bunting, Jennifer Chinchilla Arts Council Bowness, Gayle Get Into Resources Inc Burlew, David Family Access Network Inc Boylan, Cherie West Coast Youth & Community Support Inc Burns, Dave Clifton Meals on Wheels Boyle, Ruth Melville City Football Club Burns, Elizabeth Learning Difficulties Coalition NSW

21 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Burns, Gary Allora Landcare Group Inc Chalmers, David Lakeside Community Development Forum Burns, Jacqui Peninsular Activities Group Chalmers, Jacqui Officer Owls CWA Burnside, Kate Euroa Football Netball Club Chapple, Norm Rail Heritage WA Butchard, Rebekah Reflux Infant Support Association Inc Cheetham, Ann Lemon Tree Passage Women’s Bowls Butler, Jason Newcastle Youth Orchestra Chen, Stephanie Yang Australian Chinese Community Bye, Graham Morwell Pegasus Soccer Club Ling Association of NSW Ltd Cadman, Richard Diamond Pregnancy Support In Chesworth, Hilary Glebe Youth Service Caldwell, Jennifer Irymple Progress Association Chew, Jennifer Stepping Black Indigenous Call, Diane HunterLETS Corporation Australia Cameron OAM, Peter Vietnam Veterans Federation, Chin, Henry Longbeach Anglican Parish Brisbane/Gold Coast Regional Christopher, Brian Williamstown Little Theatre Sub Branch Inc Chua, Ken Table@399 Cameron Wilton, Rob WA Blue Sky Chumbley, Debra Echuca Basketball Campbell, Rob Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak Association Inc Canet, Andrew HypoActive Church, Graeme Missionheart Canny-Smith, Krystine Norlane Community Centre Inc Church, Jackie Lillydale and Yarra Valley Canty, Michael Warrandyte Cricket Club Netball Association Caratti, Silvia Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA Cirulis, Sally Melbourne Latvian Society School Daugava Carew, Coral Studfield Wantirna Community News Inc Clark, David Conservation Volunteers Australia Carruthers, David Rotary Club of Melbourne Inc Clark, Fred Korumburra City Soccer Club Carruthers, Robert Lake Grace Community Clark, Louise Girl Guides NT Inc Men’s Shed Inc Alice Springs District Carter, Roslyn The Hills Food Frontier Inc Clarke, Michael The Friends of HEAL Organisation Cartwright, Daphne Warrego Division QCWA Clarke, Bill Karimbla Community Restaurant Carvolth, Lyn Brisbane Valley Pony & Clarke, Daniella Melton South Community Hack Club Centre Inc Casey, Pauline Rottnest Foundation Clarke, Ilma All Saints Anglican Church Corryong Victoria Casimaty, Maria Polish Welfare Office (Polish Association in Hobart Inc) Clifford, Jan Whitsunday Housing Company Ltd Castelluzzo, Tony TTG Swimming Club Clarke, Rochelle Grovedale Toy Library Catley, Bess Bahloo Women’s Youth Shelter Clarke, Sarah Aldinga Football Club Inc Catlin, Tracy Whitton Courthouse Museum & Historical Society Clifton, Doone The Centre: Connecting Community in North & West Chaaya, Sonia Salisbury State School Melbourne Inc P&C Association Clur, Nicola Everton Park State School Chaffer, Jeremy Warragul Football Netball Club P&C Association

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Cobiac, Vincent Brighton Surf Life Saving Club Cowell, Sam Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre Inc Cockerill, Shirley Queensland Country Women’s Association Cox, Dianne Glasshouse Country & Peachester Community Uniting Church Cocks, Brendon Aldinga Bay Surf Life Saving Club Cox, Stacey Community and Neighbourhood Support Service Inc Coffey, Anne Western Plains Regional Development Inc Craig, Peter About Inclusion Colclough, Lisa Unit Support Committee TS Crane, Jono The Food Cooperative Shop Maryborough Navy Cadets Craven, Tom Mustard Leadership Australia Inc Colclough, Malcolm RSL Sunshine Coast & Regional District Branch Craven-Kelly, Helen Applecross Tennis Club Coleman, Donna Lake Park Kindergarten Creed, Don Bass Coast Landcare Network Collier, Trudy Port Arlington Maltese Critchley, Shiralee Blackheath Thornburgh College Pensioners Association Parents & Friends Assoc. Collingwood, Dorothy Macleay Island Craft Group Croker, Selwyn Coffs Harbour, Bellingen & Nambucca Community Collins, Judith Charters Towers Choristers Inc Transport Colliver, Ron Portland Theatre Group Cross, Rod Coffs Harbour Support (CEMA Inc) Services Inc Connell, Katrina Concord Play Group Inc Crowe, Bridget Fish Creek Community Development Group Constable, Catherine Australian Breastfeeding Association North Canberra Cserpak, Borbala Gold Coast Hungarian Association Inc Cook, Laurance Numurkah Town Band Inc Cullen, Jan Pregnancy Care Coffs Cook, Marian Bottle for Botol Harbour Inc Cooling, Rhonda Girl Guides Victoria – Cullity, John North Shoalhaven Meals Frankston District Cooperative Ltd Coombs, Karleen Emu Park State School Currey, Victoria Papua New Guinea Federation P&C Association Queensland Inc Coon, Tony Country Fire Authority Currie, Julia Strath Neighbourhood Corben, Catriona St Scholastica’s Centre Inc Kindergarten Inc Currie, Linda Rosebud Community Garden Corbett, Peter Whyalla Prostate Cancer Daisley, Col Coffs Coast Community Support Group Radio 2AIR–FM Cordts, Anne Hobart Hamlet Association Dale, Teodora Proserpine Youth Space Inc Tasmania Inc D’Angelo, Kathryn McLaren Vale Sporting Corkill, Maurice U3A Moonee Valley Inc Complex Inc Cornell, Alysha Nathalia Little Athletics Club Inc Daniel, Alex Park Towers Housing Tenants Cottle, John SpringDale Neighbourhood Association Inc Centre Inc Daniel, Ruby Inspire Community Services Inc Couros, Panos NT AIDS & Hepatitis Council Inc Dare Wyman, Sonya Ngunnawal Primary School Cousins, Alan Hillcrest Fire Brigade P&C Association Cowan, Tatianya Kangaroo Ground Pre-school Darrach, Bronwyn S.A.F.F.O.K. Inc 23 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Davidson, Douglas Manning Valley Hockey Dohnt, Christine Penola Branch of the National Association Inc Trust of SA Davis, Caril Kilcoy Meals on Wheels Dolny, Kirsty Werribee Basketball Association Day, Darrin Continence Foundation of Donaghey, Carol North West Environment Centre Australia Victoria Branch Inc Donald, Andy 2nd Lara Scout Group Day, Deb Brisbane East Netball Donald, Lois Queensland Country Women’s Dayman, Kerry Nungarin Panthers Association – Gympie & South Netball Club Inc Burnett Division de Koning, Richard Portland Community Garden Donnelley, Roger The Salt Foundation Landcare Group Inc Dooper, Vikki Wildlife Rescue South Coast Inc de Luna, Maria Agnes Kapit-bahayan Cooperative Ltd Dornauf, Peter Christian Outreach Centre de Wall, Christopher Home Education Association Toowoomba de Zwart, Dirk Wooragee Landcare Group Douglass, Skye Tanduringie State School P&C Association Dean, Carly Australian Breastfeeding Association – Burnie Group Dowell, Bruce Tatura Senior Citizens Dean, Tracy Forest Rangers Soccer Club Downe, Carol Zonta Club of Bunbury Inc Debattista, Marisa Second Chance Animal Downing, Brad Murdoch University Melville Rescue Inc (SCAR) Cricket Club Deere, Ross Gold Coast Christian and Doyle, Jim Rosebud Park Golf Club Community Broadcasting Association Ltd Doyle, Susan Too Beautiful For Earth Inc Degan, Jeff J-AIR (Jewish Community Drennan, Kerry Ipswich Hospice Care Inc Radio Vic) Drennan, Rina Kilsyth Scottish Country Dempsey, Kerry Somerton Park Tennis Club Dancing Group Dennis, Anita Isolated Children’s Parents’ Drew, Susan Gosford Erina and Coastal Association of Australia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc Dent, Mark Eagles RAPS Inc Drinnan, John Camden Uniting Church DeVeaux, Elana Dances of Universal Peace Druce, Ev Cooroy Dolphins Swimming Club Dexter, Felicity Baxter Kindergarten and Children’s Centre Duck, Andrew IDEAL Placements Dibell, Kylie Port Noarlunga Sea Duggan, Lastari Pangerang Community House Scout Group Duncan, Howard Callala Bay Community Dietrich, Robyn Millchester P&C Association Association Dingwall, Kim Rochester Recreation Reserve Dunkley, Phil The Salvation Army – Campsie Committee of Management Dunn, Peter Liberal Party, Gosnells Branch Dissanayake, Mewan Goulburn Region Dunstone, Michelle Belair Scout Group Preschool Association D’Uva, Gabby Waneroo Joondalup Teeball Club Doble, Ben Centrals Cricket Club Dwan, Madonna Warwick East State School Dobson, Tony UNAA Victoria P&C Association Dodds, Jody Highfields Pioneer Village, Dymond, Trevor Kildonan UnitingCare Museum & Park Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Dyson-McGregor, Melbourne Playback Ferguson, Carol Q.C.W.A. Emerald Branch Rachael Theatre Company Ferla, Alicia Kew Toy Library East, Lucy Scouts Australia (SA Branch) Beaumont Scout Group Fernando, Lakvin Strive Student Health Initiative Inc Ecclestone, Jacqui Financial Counsellors’ Ferris, John Echuca Historical Society Inc Association of WA Inc Filer, Rohan Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc Edgar, Norman Mt Eliza Soccer Club Firkins, Ben Australian Air Force Cadets Edge, Robert Northern Turners Inc Fishman, Zev Haemophilia Foundation Edmonds, Vivian Sunnyhaven Disability Victoria Inc Services Ltd Fitzgerald, Bronwyn Seacoast Church Ballina Edmondstone, Colin Anam Cara House Geelong Flahive, Amber Highett West Cricket Club Ehmcke, William Eastside Radio 89.7FM Flanagan, Stacy Culture at Work Ekic, Emir Maribyrnong Greens Flannery, Sandra Riddells Creek Football Club Neighbourhood House Eldrid, John Lions Club of Beechworth Flegg, Julie Macarthur Communications Eldridge, Jennifer Warwick Safe Haven Inc Rural Fire Brigade Elijah, Genevieve Teesdale Kindergarten Inc Flinn, Malcolm Taekwondo Queensland Inc Elliott, Sarah Glenburn Hall & Progress Floate, Ross Lyme Disease Association Association of Australia Ellis, Robert 121 Care Inc Flynn, Kevin Angelhands Inc Emerton, Merv United Cricket Club Foley, Alexandra Canberra Roller Derby Emery, Craig Point Cook Soccer Club Follett, John Wongan Hills Pistol Club England, Elisa The Girls’ Brigade Fonseca, Carolina Road to Refuge South Australia Inc Foote, Tom Woodend Winter Arts Festival Inc Evans, Ian Wollondilly Support and Forbes, Peter Warren Catchments Council Inc Community Care Inc Ford, Robyn Two Wells Scout Group Evans, Deborah Australian Women Pilots’ Association Forer, Charles Lions Club of Torquay Inc Everett, Geoffrey The Sanctuary Counselling Forrest, Deanne Hornsby South Public School Centre Inc P&C Association Fabbro, Deborah The Victorian Drama League Inc Forsyth, Annie Laidley State High School P&C Association Fagioli, Eileen The Rotary Club of Adelaide West Fotakis, Stephen Minifie Park Early Fairchild, Kay Tongala Community Childhood Centre Activities Centre Inc Franzi, Camilla Australian Breastfeeding Fairhead, Leslie WA Performing Arts Eisteddfod Inc Association Falzon, Kerry Stafford Heights State School Fraser, Darrylyn Eungella Community P&C Association Development Association Farmand, Morteza Iranian Bushwalkers Fraser, Deborah Manly Warringah Pittwater Feldtmann, Jenny Caroline Chisholm School Community Aid Service P&C Association Fraser, Diane Gawler Community House

25 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Fraser, Ross Paddle NSW Gill, David Willunga Environment Centre Frederick, Dougald HotHouse Theatre Gill, Kerri Play & Shine Project Group Freebody, Kate Black Mountain Rowing Club Gladwin, Nikke 2528 at Crew Park Freene, Kylie North Ringwood Pre-school Glebov, Michael Yarram Community Learning Centre Friedersdorff, Alwyn National Rural Women’s Coalition Gledhill, John Dingee Bush Nursing Centre Friedman, Michael 15th Brighton Scout Group Gleeson, Lionel Yumaro Inc Furness, Ian Numurkah Bowls Club Glegg, Loraine Fassifern Netball Association Furness, Ian Numurkah Town Hall – Glenny, Tanya Nanango and District Netball Committee of Management. Association Inc Fyfe, Judy Friends of Geelong Botanic Glover, Jacqui Portland Runners Club Gardens Glucina, Linda Williamstown Community and Gadischkie, Carey S.C.O.P.E. Inc Education Centre Inc Gaffney, Patrice Tamworth Basketball Gluyas, John Diamond Valley Community Support inc. Galassi, Mirco Shared Reading NSW Godfrey, Robert El Dorado Museum Galgut, Des Doncaster Community Care & Association Inc Counselling Centre, Inc Goedecke, Judy SOS Yorkes Gamble JP, Claire-Lise CRASHENDO! Bairnsdale. Inc Youth Development Orchestra Goldfnch, Patricia Mareeba Community Centre Gandolfo, Jacinta Wodonga Saints Football and Goode, Mike Huntingdale Primary School Netball Club P&C Association Gâté, Rae Gympie Community Place Gorey, Jennifer Heywood & District Standing Tall School Based Mentoring Gavin, Amanda SunnyKids Gorton, David Hawthorn Community Chest Geiger, Peta Windorah Development Board Gould, Mike Jindowie Residents Group George, Deon Elonera Preschool Gowlett, Karen Queensland Country Women’s George, Jocelyn Ingham Scout Group Association Clermont Branch Geremin, John Australian Computer Museum Graff, Len Regional Academies of Society Inc Sport Inc Geyer, Cherie Warrnambool Roller Derby Graham, Sophie Marie Gender Equality Projects Ghulam, Hassan Australian Hazara Federation Victoria Inc Gibson, Rowena Maclagan Windermere Grant, John Whian Whian Land Care Kindergarten Grant, Donna Athelstone Scout Group Giddy-Munroe, Carla Seacombe Softball Club Inc Gray, Allan The Stroke Association Gifford-Cock, Helen Australian Breastfeeding of Victoria Association Gray, Cindy Eureka Chapel Gilbert, Kim Jesmond Early Education Gray, David Vets Beyond Borders Centre Inc Gray, Gareth Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club Gilbert, Lyndy Friends of Warrandyte State Park Gray, Gary Shepparton Men’s Shed Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Gray, Gloria Bundaberg Gem and Hanrahan, Catherine Taverners Hill Infants School Mineral Society Inc P&C Association Gray, Tim Bike Safe Macedon Ranges Inc Hardgrave, Pamela Rathdowney & District Memorial Grounds Association Green, Peter Glen Innes Rotary Club Inc Harika, Melissa Continence Advisory Green, Leanne Craigieburn Eagles Service of WA Inc Basketball Association Harman, Paul Burnie Bowls Club Inc Green, Julia Byron Bay Public School P&C Association Harris, Kathryn Rights Information and Advocacy Centre Greenberg, Hannah National Council of Jewish Women Victoria CS Harris, Mildred Juandah Heritage Society Inc Gregory, Angela Southern Volunteering SA Inc Harrison, Glenda South West Refuge Inc Gregson, Richard UWA Nedlands Football Club Harrison, Kathryn Grow Greig, Lisa Port District Footballers Hart, Greg Casterton Kelpie Association Cricket Club Hart, Patricia Vision International College Inc Griffn, Amanda Manna Inc Hartley, Vicki Dress for Success Sydney Griffn, Jon Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria Harvey, Abby Nashville State School P&C Association Griggs, Heidi Moonee Ponds Primary School Parents Association Harwood, Alan Mount Martha Community Learning Centre Inc Grinski, Vlad Western Radio Broadcasters Inc – Stereo 974 Hasan, Syed (Ammar) Koorana Child & Family Services Inc Groves, Conor One Voice for Aussie Youth Ltd Hawker, Monica Renmark Angels Softball and Grove, Kristy Crookwell Public School Baseball Club inc P&C Association Hayball, Clayton Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club Guthrie, Craig Wongan Hills Golf Club Inc Hayes, Renee Grovely State School Habgood, John Donwood Community Aged Care Services Inc Hayford, Lee STARplex Swim Club Hackwill, Andrea Nepean Historical Society – Heartley, Lynette Mandurah Volunteer Marine Sorrento Museum Rescue Group Hales, Amanda Helensvale Scouts Heck, Kathy QCWA Esk Branch Hall, Carly Spectrum Journeys Inc Hedley, Graham Port Kennedy Cats Junior Football Club Hall, Mandy Alloway Football Club Inc Helfenbaum, Sam Interchange Western Halligan, Emma Greenwood Toy Library Henderson, Kieren Bendigo Chinese Cultural Halliwell, Jenni Fernleigh Calisthenics Club Community Inc Hamblin, Mary QCWA Border Division Henderson, Peter Healthy Options Australia Hams, Matthew Karmai Community Children’s Hendriks, William 1st Seville Scout Group Centre Inc Hepworth, Ross The Trashy Artisan Hancy, Marama H.A.N.D. Inc NOR Herbert, John Community Care Beenleigh Hankin, Peter Lakes Entrance Croquet Club Inc Herron, Rachel Mt Mee State School Hann, Bruce Wallaroo Cricket Club P&C Association

27 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Hertel, Allen Buderim Foundation Ltd Holton, Mark Central Coast Academy of Sport Ltd Hewitt, Jeff Lowood & District Meals on Wheels Hood, John The Lions Club of Melton Inc Hewitt, Keith Windale Men’s Shed & Hoogendoorn, Dianne Gold Coast District Community Group Inc Neighbourhood Watch (Inc) Heywood, Marion Aurora Australis Chorus Hooper, David Rotary Club of Shellharbour City Hicks, Christopher Life Education – Hunter Region Horsfall, Garth Redcliffe PCYC Softball Club Hicks, Janet Riding for the Disabled Moss Vale Hoskins, Trevor Healthserve Higgins, Elizabeth Eastern Lightning Softball Club Houghton, Theresia Cleveland Forum Higgins, Angela Path 2 Change Houghton, Denise Meridan State College Hilder, Alison Burnie Surf Life saving Club P&C Association Hill, Barbara Goldbridge Rehabilitation Howard, Michael Easy-Go Connect Services Inc Howden, Emma Aspergers Victoria Hill, Kelvin Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch Inc Howden, Nicole Cowra Information & Neighbourhood Centre Inc Hill, Ron Happy Valley Bowling Club Howe, Karen Calisto Park Equestrian Hill, Sophie Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club Centre Inc Hill, Tracey Royal Zoological Society of Howell, Dawn Nunawading T.O.W.N. Club South Australia Howell, Sally John Mackenzie Kindergarten Ho, Dennis Kingsford Church of Christ Hughes, Peter Southern Highlands Hoad, Lorraine Waterski Queensland Inc Endurance Ride Inc Hobson, Lilian Opening the Doors Foundation Hull, Judy Forum Communicators Hocking, Fiona Scouts Australia, Vic Branch, Assoc. Inc Yarra Ranges District Humphrey, Miles Good Shepherd Primary Hodgson, Andrew St Vincent de Paul Society St Amaroo Mary of the Cross Conference Humphrey, Rebecca Tallygaroopna Football Birkdale Netball Club Hodgson, Barrie Golden Grove Uniting Church Hunt, Robert Morisset & Toronto Meals on Hoe, Joseph The Duke of Edinburgh’s Wheels Inc International Award Hunter, Andrew Cire Services Inc Hoey, Bradley Port Noarlunga Hunter, Wendy Southern Women’s Group Inc Surf Life Saving Club Iaria, Frank Mount Beauty United Hoffmann, Jane Football Chinchilla Inc Cricket Club Hogan, Trevor Port Noarlunga Christies Ide, Merilyn ZONTA Club of Perth Beach RSL Northern Suburbs Holden, Ben Ronald McDonald House Idec, Lacey Firstchance Inc Randwick Iribuka, Arsene Kids Arthritis Australia Holman, Gaynor Moana Surf Life Saving Club Irvine, Ashley Waverley Softball Association Holmes, Renee Caboolture Special School P&C Association Isted, David 1st Point Cook Scout Group

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Ivens, Paul Dance for Parkinson’s Australia Keesing, Victoria WIPAN Izzard, Marjorie Lions Club of Marulan & Kelly, Pauline Massage Association of District Inc Australia Ltd Jackman, Peter Warrnambool Community Kemp, Robyn Maryborough Chamber of Garden Inc Commerce Inc Jacobson, Paul 1ST Kariong Scouts Kennedy, Kevin Angelman Syndrome Association Australia (Inc) James, Betty Charters Towers Tennis Club Inc Kennedy, Anja Hazelbrook-Lawson District James, Katie Anchor Inc Girl Guides Jenkins, Shane Kinglake Ranges Men’s Kenny, Norman Diocese of Wangaratta Shed Inc Kenny, Alison Salt Ash Public School Jennings, Wayne Vietnam Veterans, P&C Association Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Association of Australia Central Kerry, Elizabeth Glen Innes Masonic Lodge Coast Sub-Branch Inc Ladies Support Group Jervis, Gillian Yarra Riverkeeper Association Khng, Verona Fibromyalgia Support Network Western Australia, Inc Joffe, Bernard Port Phillip Community Group Kilroy, Simone King Cole Kindergarden Johns, Brad Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society Kindt, Helen Historical Society of Mareeba Johnson, Barbara Bendigo Historical Society Inc King, Carol Lake Glenmaggie Community Representative Group Inc Johnson, Judy ESA International Alpha Rho Branch King, Deidre Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Johnson, Matthew INF Australia King, John Better Hearing Australia (VIC) Johnston, Colin Dubbo Secondary Christian Education Association Inc Kingdom, Angie Caroline Chisholm School P&C Association Johnston, Deb Tolga Bat Hospital Kirkwood, Oliver Highett West Cricket Club Johnston, Majella Refugee Connect Kirsner, Richard Balcombe Estuary Reserves Jorgensen, Paul Normanville Surf Life Saving Club Group Mt Martha Inc Jorgenson, Laura Queensland Justices Klaffer, Christine The Youth Network NQ Inc Association Mackay Branch Knight, Anne Woodford Neighbourhood Joy, Amanda 1st Manor Farm Scout Group Centre Kalra, Sherol Kingston Toy Library Knight, Belinda Hotham Marouka Ski Club Kapure, Ullhas MacGregor Souths Cricket Club Knights, Susan TS Endeavour Unit Support Katsanevas, Kerry Townsville Softball Association Committee Kaur, Gurmeet Children’s Festival Organisation Knowles, Jeffrey United Cricket Club Kauter, Sue Green Point Community Centre Kohne, Marco Interchange Inner East Inc Kavanagh, Carmel Eastern Domestic Konopka, Tamara Yarra Valley Preschool Violence Services Koranis, Kendra DSR Social Club Keamy, Darren Catjump Preschool Korner, Owen 1st Happy Valley Scout Group Keeling, Ian Wyndham Community and Kortenoeven, Jacques RDA Oakford Education Centre Inc

29 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Kostanski, George Roleystone Men’s Leonhardt, Kylie Katherine Horse and Pony Club Community Shed Lester, Garth Forest Hill Community Koszek, Peggoty Gosford Cubbyhouse Development Occasional/Long Day Care Centre Inc Letcher, Vicki Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre Krabbe, Robin Live Well Tasmania Letton, Sharon The Scout Association of Krauer, Michelle Softball NT Australia (SA Branch) – Renmark Krausse, Heike Australian Diabetes Educators Association Levingston, Glen Mid Mountains Netball Club Kretschmer, Jodi One Mile State School Lewis, Lindy Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club P&C Association Lewis, Phillip Central Coast Bombers Kroek, David Narrandera Carpheads Cricket Club Inc Lierich, Barry Surf Coast Energy Group Kruck, Jenni Tablelands Folk Festival Light, Sharon Focus Softball Club inc Kruger, Kerry Householders’ Options to Ligovich, David VisAbility Ltd Protect the Environment Inc Lim, Ellen Pets Of The Homeless Lander, Martin KidsFest Shellharbour Lincoln, Sue Yarroweyah Memorial Hall Lane, Matthew Hope Foundation Ltd Committee of Management Lane, Nancy Girl Guides NSW/ACT – Lindley, Rayma Patterson Lakes Richmond Girl Guides Community Centre Inc Langlands, Julie Ipswich Photographic Society Inc Lindner, Adrian Wagga Wagga Baptist Church Lawless, Pamela Kinglake Ranges Trust Lister, Derek St Vincent de Paul Society Committee North West Central Council Le Roy, Lynda Waroona Amateur Lomas, Brian Rosella Park School Basketball Association Inc P&C Association Leadbeater, Oflia Filipino Community Council of Lomas, Jacqui Warren Squash Club Western Australia Inc Longshaw, Rita Port Noarlunga Bowling Club Lee, Tamara Hoofs2010 Inc Looker, Kate Whittlesea Community Leece, Marianne Suncoast Hinterland Softball House Inc Association Inc Lord, Roger RDA Doveton Myuna Farm Centre Leeson, Zacary Leading Youth Forward Lord, Sandi Frankston Ladies Choir Inc Leeton, David Lighthouse Foundation Loveday, Muriel Noosa Bridge Club Inc Lehman, Deborah Girl Guides Tasmania Lovett, Grant Sydney Story Factory Leinster, Ann Gladstone Tennis & Lowndes, Peter 1st Millicent Scout Group Squash Association Lowth, Catherine Yoga Tools for Schools Inc Lejins, Glenys 1st Seymour Scout Group Luc, Sandy (Bich San) Lions Club of South West Lena, Craig Little Haven Cooloola/Sunshine Sydney Inc Coast Palliative Care Inc Lucas, Kerryn Coast FM Inc Leonard, Irene Healesville Tennis Club Inc Lum, Desmond Thurgoona Men’s Shed Leonard, Scott Queensland Jewish Community Services Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Lynch, Charles Tamworth Aboriginal Matthews, Jean Restless Dance Theatre Medical Service Matthews, Kevin Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Lynch, Richard Kensington Residents Association Action Group Lynn, Peter Nerang Community Gardens Matthews, Margaret Blayney District Tennis Club Lyons, Paul SPEAK UP! Stay Chatty Maxwell, John McLoughlins Beach Resident & Ratepayers Association Macdonald, Andrew Catherine Field Rural Fire Brigade May, Kelvin Angelman Syndrome MacFarlane, Kate Katherine Game Fishing Club Association of WA Macfarlane, Shelley Rochester Community House May, Robbie Local Health Medical Trust MacKay, Douglas Friends of Yellagonga Mayor, Kim Peninsula Ballet Ensemble Inc Regional Park Inc Mazloumi, Ehsan Australian Iranian Society Mackay, Terry Community Support Frankston of Victoria Mackenzie, Alastair Hawkesbury Community Mazzone, Nicole Cat Adoption Foundation Inc Kitchen Inc McAnulty, Lorraine Ginninderra District Girl Guides MacNellie, Jenny Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry McArdle, Audrey Tingha RSL Sub Branch Maddocks, Tim Ninti One McBride, Glenys Rosedale Neighbourhood House Mansom, Barrie Barkuma Inc McBride, Peter Camden Rugby Union Club Inc Mansour-Jamil, Violet Rotary Club of Campsie McCarthy, Audra Scouts SA – One Tree Hill Maplesden, Vicky North’s Basketball Club McCarthy, Linda Nameless Jarndunmunha Festival Tom Price Marren, Jane Noosa District Netball Association Inc McCartney, Tony ILBIJERRI Theatre Company Marshall, Kevin East Keilor Sustainability Street Inc McCormack, Grant Devonport Surf Life Saving Club Marshman, David Horsham Table Tennis Association McCormack, Tiarna Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club Inc Martin, Matthew ACT Mental Health Consumer McCoy, Peter Speak Percussion Network Inc McCraw, Ken Broke Fordwich Wine and Martin, Simon Ink Pot Arts Inc Tourism Association Martin, Terry The Parramatta College McCredden, Teresa Bannockburn Football and Netball Club Martin, Timothy The Water Well Project McDermott, Gabrielle Hampton Community Mason, Matthew Scouts ACT – Canberra Kindergarten Gang Show McDonald, Evelyn Wollondilly Riding for the Mason, Russell Australian Smart Disabled Communities Association McDougall, Rod Rotary Club of Strathfield Mason, Stephen Axedale Our Town – Our Future Inc McDowall, Stuart Youth Housing Project Association Inc Mathewson, Gillian Moreton Downs State School P&C Association McErlain, Justin Wynyard Yacht Club Inc Matthews, Desley Caboolture Regional Domestic McFarland, John PICAL Violence Service Inc McFillin, Mike Encircle Ltd Matthews, Donna Melanoma WA

31 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION McGarry, Jean Lake Macquarie Sustainable Miller, Jamie Stanthorpe Baptist Church Neighbourhood Alliance Mills, Greg Mentone Bowling Club McGuinness, Kevin Royal Zoological Society of South Australia Mills, Guy Urban Communities McKenna, John Tenpin Bowling Association of Mills, Katy Norfolk Village State School Queensland Inc Parents and Citizens’ Association McKenzie, Lindsay Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade Mills, Robyn Nyora Hall Committee Inc McKinlay, Allan Montagu Community Living Inc Mills, Sue-Ellen St Helens Neighbourhood House McLean, John Neurological Council of WA Milne, Theresa Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc McMichan, Annette Mid West Cat Shelter Inc Milsome, Dave North Shore Football & McNeair, Evelyn Longford Garden Club Netball Club McPherson, Karen InkMasters Cairns Inc Mislov, Diana Community House Port Lincoln Inc McPherson, Stuart C3 Church Carlingford Mitchell, Judith Steel City Strings Mead, Ann Camp Jumbunna SA Inc Mokrzycki, Zara Woodvale Primary School P&C Meade, Amy Swan Reach & District Preschool Inc Monkhouse, Scott Wattle Hill Kindergarten Meager, Fiona PS My Family Matters Monkman, Stephen Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre Mealy, Jan Men of the Trees Queensland Montagne Longue, West Welcome Wagon Patricia Meares, Stuart Masters Swimming NSW Moore, Amanda Warragamba Preschool Mehta, Sherroy Australian Zoroastrian Association of NSW Moore, Maria Herbert River Netball Association Inc Meldrum, Brenda Manning Valley Animal Rescue Moran, Marie Hub Gymnastics Melliken, Kellie Shortland Public School P&C Association Morey, Robert Cobram Community Enterprise Inc Mendis, Hilarin Special Olympics Melbourne Morgan, Irena R.O.P.E Assoc Inc Inner East Club Morgan, Scott 1st Boronia Scout Group Mercuri, Domenic Craigieburn & District First Response Team Inc Morris, Greg Halls Head Bowling & Recreation Club Inc Meynell, Jodie Mackay Advocacy Inc Morris, Brownyn CARE Australia Micallef, Noel 1st Erskine Park Scout Group Morrish, Ellen Ouyen Night Netball Micallef, Chris Arcadians Theatre Group Association Michener, Helen Australian Red Cross Mortimer, Robyn St Andrew’s Village Ballina Ltd Woolgoolga Branch Moss, Christina Southeast Christian Church Inc Mihoc, Anton TLC for Kids Moss, David Macarthur Scout Group Mikkelsen, Margaret Goodna Community Association Inc Mould, David New Life For Animals Rehoming Centre Inc Miles, Linda Queensland Country Women’s Association Coomera Branch Moule, Larissa Hermit Park State School P&C Association Millear, Amanda Reinforce Inc Moyser, Ian The Centre for Volunteering

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Muir, Robert Northern Slopes Landcare Nicholls, Jennifer Stradbroke Hall & Recreation Association Inc Reserve Committee Muir, Sharon Women’s Alcohol & Drug Nichols, Tracey The Challenge Brass Band Advisory Centre (WADAC) t/a Jarrah House Nicholson, Christine Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra, P&F Mukherjee, Dev Castlemaine Community House Inc Nielsen, Carsten Association for Sustainable Communities Inc Mulchandani, Ratan Kingston Indian Senior Citizens’ Association Niemeyer, Hal Rotary Club of Cronulla Mulligan, Steve Victorian Seals National Water Nixon, Amanda Kalannie Netball Club Inc Polo League Club Norman, John Koorie Heritage Trust Munro, Carmen Wimmera Southern Norrish, Peter Hope Bereavement Services Inc Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network Northeast, Sally Good Shepherd Catholic School Munroe, Carla Seacombe Softball Club Nye, Nicole Mansfield & District Equestrian Club Inc Murray, Michael Kidsafe Northern Territory O’Brien, David The Lions Club of Diamond Valley Mustafa, Serif Australia Western Thrace Turkish Association of Victoria Inc O’Brien, Peter Myeloma Foundation of Australia Nag, Partha Multiple Birth Volunteer Ochilo, Kevin Magwi Development Support Foundation Agency Australia Inc Nagapuri, Nageswara Melbourne Telangana Forum Inc O’Connell, Marie- Kids’ Camps Inc Dominque Nair, Gopi Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education O’Donnell, Bill Tea Tree Gully Returned and Services League Sub Branch inc Naismith, Rod Cystic Fibrosis Victoria O’Donnell, Chris Creative Clunes Inc Nakhala, Sirichid LaoAus Care Inc O’Dwyer, Nada Special Olympics Australia Nash, Amanda Home-Start National Inc Melbourne Southern Neate, Richard Cowra Musical & Dramatic O’Grady, Teigan YES Youth & Family Services Society Inc O’Halloran, William U3A Southern Peninsula Inc Neff, Loris Zonta Club of Brisbane East Inc O’Halloran, Justin Carrum Surf Life Saving Club Neilsen, Allan Samford State School P&C Association O’Keefe, Brian ConnectGroups Support Groups Association WA Inc Nelson, Paul Hills Basketball Assoc. Inc O’Leary, Sean Early Connections Kempsey Nelson, Evelyn Queensland Country Women’s Association Olive, Steph Marlborough Agricultural Show Society Newman, Peter Tully Support Centre Inc Oliver, Janelle Northern Districts Little Athletics Ngaira, Shelley Multicultural Information Network Services Inc Olsen, Amanda Ayr Motor Cycle Club Inc Nguyen, Kim Notting Hill Neighbourhood Olsen, Eric Bayside Community Radio House Inc Association Inc Nicholls, Anita Goonawarra Neighbourhood O’Neill, Gillian VCFS 22Q11 FOUNDATION House Inc Organ, Kerri-Ann Belmont Croquet Club Nicholls, Ashley Daylesford Community Theatre

33 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Osborne, Andrew North Haven Payne, Beryl Richmond Community Surf Life Saving Club Services Inc Osborne, Karen Enfield Public School Payne, Geoff Community Broadcasting P&C Association Foundation O’Shea, Tony Central Highlands Historical Pearce, Alexis Gold Coast Softball Association Association Inc Pearce, Katrina Scouts Australia, SA Branch, O’Sullivan, Seamus Ironbank Cherry Gardens 1st Kilkenny Scout Group Football Club Pearce, Martin Kalamunda Community Garden Oswin, Ellen Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Assn Inc – QF14 Ingham Pearse, Murray Rotary Club of Canning Bridge Inc Ough, Jenny Cat Haven Pearson, Anthony Murchison Football/Netball Club Overton, Ian Glen Osmond Scout Group Pearson, Daniel Merrivale Cricket Club Owar, Bongere Ethiopian Anyuak Peart, John Airly Clydebank Public Hall Association in QLD Peereboom, Theo South West Community Transport Owen, Edgar Budgeree Hall Reserve Pelle, Joe Queanbeyan RSL Memorial Committee Bowling Club Pace, Debbie Dandenong Women’s Pereira, Jane Bray Park State School Cricket Club P&C Association Packbier, Yvonne Caboolture Sports Football club Perks, Hugh UTS Bats Australian Football Club Paea, Marian Marian Makavilitogia Perry, Mark Alphington Community Centre Inc Palangas, Phillip Delta Society Australia Ltd Perry, Vanessa St Arnaud Neighbourhood Palmer, David Hobart Football Club House Inc Palmer, Diane Southern Tasmanian Peters, Gael 2nd/3rd Bayswater Scout Group Softball Association Peterson, Margaret Lions Club of Angle Vale Inc Palmer, Glen Caloundra Chamber Petz, Anne Artgold of Commerce Pham, Tram Southern Domestic Paris, Lynn Palmwoods Bowls Club Inc Violence Service Parker, Ebony Festival of the Wind Esperance Phelan, Samantha Pony Club Association of Parker, Leo Quambatook Tractor Pullers Northern Territory Association Inc Phillips, Alex Deafness Forum of Australia Parker-Bonnett, Jenny Cooloola Christian College Phillips, Jeff Family Life Ltd P&C Association Phillips, Russell Disability Sport and Recreation Parnell, John Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Phillis, Trevor The Rotary Club of Kiama Inc Brisbane North District Inc Philpott, Lydia Bibra Lake Residents Parsons, Robert Dalby and District Show Society Association Passmore, Ian Keith (Connecting Communities) Phipps, Deb Care For Hedland CC Home Care Inc Environmental Association Inc Paxton, Michael Frankston Mornington Pietsch, Reg Neighbourhood Watch Peninsula Local Learning & Volunteers Association Employment Network of South Australia Inc Pillay, Jessie Ninti One

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Piper, Jennifer WIT Inc Quinton, Sarah South Tweed Touch Football Club Pizzey, Iain Scleroderma Victoria Inc Raitman, Ruth Jewish Taskforce Against Place, Cameron Rochester and Echuca Football Family Violence Inc Umpires Association Ramasundara, Yohan Australian Computer Society Plausinaitis, Melanie Montrose Vikings Basketball Club Inc Ramm, Julie Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre Pointon OAM, Helen National Council of Women SA Inc Ramsey, Hilary SHE Rescue Home Poncini, Peter Balcatta FC (inc) Randazzo, Paolo Cancer Council Northern Territory Porter, Angela Ellenbrook Toy Library Centre Inc Raymer, Kellie St Mels Kindergarten Potter, Brad Multicultural Arts Victoria Raymond, Michelle People with Multiple Sclerosis Victoria Poulson, Pauline Warra State School P&C Raymond, Fran UN Women National Committee Povey, Norman Avon Youth Community & Australia Family Services Inc Rayner, Max Orff Schulwerk Association Prasertsuksom, Thai Welfare Organisation Inc of South Australia Porntip Rayward, Cathryn Broadbeach State School Prattent, David WestAus Crisis & Welfare P&C Association Services Inc Redmond, Julie Belmont State School Preece, Luke Cairns and Far North P&C Association Environment Centre Reeve, Ted VICSES CORIO Prentice, Libby HICCI Reid, Kylie Palmerston and Regional Preobrazenski, Vicki Nardine Wimmin’s Refuge Basketball Association Preston, Leighanne Mackay Northern Beaches Reilly, Jane YWCA NSW SHS P&C Reinke, Virginia Ipswich Outlaws Softball Pride, Geoff Parkinson’s Western Australia Club Inc Prince, Mary-Ann Whyalla FM Public Revell, Glenn Rotary Club of Caringbah Broadcasting Association Inc Revell, Keith Protect All Children Today Prior, Wendy St Vincent de Paul Society Inc (PACT) Prithviraj, Shalan Barriburn Preschool Rezaei, Shahin Iranian Women Organisation SA Prochazka, Toni First Blackwood Scout Group Rice, Dorothy Seaview Retirement Village Inc Ptaszenski, Karen Maroondah Town Club Inc Richardson, Peter Monash Warriors Gridiron Club Pulgies, Damian Playgroup SA Inc Richter, Michael North Woodvale Primary School Pulla, Venkat Brisbane Institute of Strengths P&C Association Based Practice Ridley, Debra Havannah House Ministries Purll, Andrew Mood Active Association Inc Rieck, Amanda Dampier Community Quin, Carol Oriana Arts Inc Association Quincey, Jennifer Bondi Beach Cottage Inc Riley, Kathleen Badger Creek Hall Committee of Management Quine, Lee Food Relief Neerim District Inc

35 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Rimland, Anita Animal Rights Advocates Runge, Logan Bundaberg BMX Club Inc Risby, Peter Deaf Blind Association Russell, Leonard SEE Foundation Inc (NSW) Inc Ryan, John CRANAplus Ritchie, Debbie Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus Ryan, Natalie Mid Coast Communities Inc P&C Association Ryan, Natalie Coffs Harbour Support Roberts, Helen S.C.O.P.E. Inc Services Inc Roberts, Michelle Rangers Netball Ryan-Peek, Brave Foundation Christopher Roberts, Susie Civil Celebrations Network (CCN) Inc Ryder, Margie Volunteering North Queensland Roberts, Trish Warwick Kart Club Inc Ryder, Stephen Tuross Head Men’s Shed Inc Robertson, John Hopetoun Men In Sheds Inc Sachse, Ben Community Health Advancement and Student Robillard, Penny Maggie’s Rescue Engagement Cooperative Ltd Sackley, Casey Cairns Hockey Association Inc Robinson, Lenore Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Inc Salisbury, Robert Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria Inc Roe, Rosemarie Christies Beach Football Club Inc Sammut, Sue Mountain Cruizers Car Club Inc Rofe, Michelle Castle Hill RSL Dolphins Sanchez, Jessica Toukley Preschool Swimming Club Inc Kindergarten Inc Rolfe, Jon Brighton Playroom Inc Sanderson, Daniel Fraser Coast Training Occasional Care Employment Support Service Inc Rosales, Ray St Vincent De Paul Mernda Conference Sandford, Lynda Cooroy Chamber of Commerce Inc Rose, Rebecca Westside Calisthenics Competitions Sapsford, Ian Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Ross, Rachel Bendigo Pre-School Sarandopoulos, Peter Western Australian Motor Industry Foundation Inc Rowe, Janet Woorak West Fire Fighting Syndicate Sargeant, Neville Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade Rowland, John The NILS Network of Saunders, Des Probus Club of Woolgoolga Inc Tasmania Inc Saville, Christine Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Rowlands, Mavis Burnie School for Seniors Centre Inc Rowler, Merrilyn Kalyan Youth Service Inc Sawhney, Taranjit Lions Club of Mermaid Broadbeach Rowswell, Kate Caroline Chisholm Society Sawtell, Cheryl Seaford Sports and Social Club Ruben, Jennifer Bagster Road Community Centre Saxby, Brian Mackay North State High School Rudman, Dave Aldinga Bay Bowling Club Inc Scharley, Walter Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Ruhl, Sue Tweed, Byron & Ballina Centre Community Transport Schemioneck, Davida North East Downs Landcare Rullo, Giovanni Circolo Pensionati Group Inc Don Bosco Inc Scherer, Joan CUC Learn

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Schinck, Greg AQA Victoria Ltd Sherrah, Steven MarionLIFE Community Services Inc Schmidt, Graham East Gosford Football Club Sherwell, Eril St. Arnaud R.S.L. Sub-branch Scholte, Belinda Western Sydney Suicide Prevention & Support Network Shillabeer, Jill Onkaparinga Netball Club Inc Scholz, Michelle The Mount Hawthorn Shirole, Arjun Adelaide International Youth Community Hub Film Festival Schulz, Vernon East End Coordination Group Shorthouse, Catherine Combined Hunter Underwater Group Inc Scoble, Lauren Mods Netball Club Signal, Jennifer Brisbane West Senior Scot, Barrie Mansfield District Race Club Citizens Centre Scott, Chris Kara Kara Conservation Simm, Amber Western Region Concert Band Management Network Simmons, Gwen AGAPE Scott, Meredith Turramurra Community Baptist Church Simmons, Peter Upper Beaconsfield Men’s Shed Scurr, Daryl Gympie Aero Club Inc Simons, Roger ProFam Community Health Searle, Vicki Kogan & District Rural Fire Brigade Simpkin-Bale, Rachel Logan Women’s Health & Wellbeing Centre Ltd Sebafundi, Prosper African Communities Foundation Australia (ACFA) Simpson, Chad Alloway Football Club Inc Seefeld, Anne Peninsula Speaks Inc Simpson, Gabi Reflux Infant Support Association Inc Seidel, Cathy St John the Baptist Catholic School Simpson, Geoff Port Elliot IT Access Centre Sekfy, Paul Coffs Harbour Home Simpson, Wayne Flemington Kensington News Modification + Maintenance Service Sinclair, Alan Suncare Community Services Ltd Sekhon, Gurdeep Australian Hindi Singh Indian Association Sinden, Gwen Spring-Dale Garden Club Sentence, Geoffrey Show Me The Way Inc Singer, Stephen Access Inc Association Singh, Rakesh Kumar Weerama Festival Shah, Hitesh Visa Oshwal Community Committee Inc Australia (Inc) Sinnamon, Margarette Wandoan Community Shamaon, Thamir Fairfield Lions Club (District Commerce & Industry Inc 201N2 – Australia) Sione, Meena Grace Connection Shanmugam, Nirmala Box Hill Area Toy Library Sizeland, Peter The Craig Family Centre Sharouni, Karen Yun Hap Taekwondo Club Inc Slit, Freudian Canberra Roller Derby League Sharp, Allison Hallett Cove Scout Group Smiles, Katherine 1st Flinders Park Scout Group Shead, Bill Bat Conservation & Rescue Smith, Ashley Snappers Underwater Queensland Photography Inc Shegog, Paul Make-A-Wish Hobart Branch Smith, Gayle Boort District Health Shekhar, Prashant Townsite Eagles Cricket Club Smith, Graham Gold Coast Project for Shepherd, Brett Pacific Pines Football Club Inc Homeless Youth Inc

37 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Smith, Kathryn Swifts Creek Bush Sullivan, Ian Tylden Fire Brigade Nursing Centre Sutton, Alan Moruya P&C Smith, Mary-Anne Ceres Calisthenics Club Sutton, Paul Coburg North Primary School Smith, Maryanne Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball Inc Swan, Lance Midlands Initiatives for Local Enterprise Inc Smith, Pamela Karate-Do Goju Australia Inc Swanbrough, Deborah Inverell and District Soccer Smith, Penny Port Broughton Progress Association Association Inc Swanson, Sam Eildon Road Children’s Centre Smock, Jenni Gateway Church Switzer, Ron Indigo Foundation Solly, Fiona Hills Outside School Care Association Inc Tabone, Joelle Ardoch Youth Foundation Somerville, Michelle Down Syndrome Australia Taggart, Rosalie Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Souter, Sara St Patrick’s Parish Parents & Friends Association Tai, Kevin Spur Afrika Australia Spink, Gail Lions Club of Corryong Tamplin, Linda Bracken Ridge State High School P&C Stalley, Michelle Gateway Community Group Inc Tankard, John Lions Club of Warrnambool Staunton, Ann Port Lincoln City Band Inc Tarbath, Michael Tasmania University Union Steele, Russell St Arnaud Community Resource Centre Inc Tate, Peter Australian Commonwealth Games Association – Steinepreis, Gary Holyoake NSW Division Steinke, Amanda Monaro Community Tayler, Paul Sailability New South Wales Inc Access Service Taylor, Neville Art@Kogan ‘Hugh Sawrey Stelling, Erin Dromana Football and Country’ Inc Netball Club Inc Taylor, David Somerton Surf Life Saving Club Stephens, Craig Impact Volunteering Taylor, Jessica Wilberforce Preschool Stevenson, Heather St. Arnaud Agricultural Kindergarten Inc Society Inc Taylor, Kerry Earnshaw State College Stewart, John Workspace Australia Ltd P&C Association Stewart, Judy Mackay Conservation Group Taylor, Michael Tamborine Mountain State School Parents and Stoker, Jacqui Coombabah State Primary Citizens’ Association School P&C Association Taylor, Rachel Bell Bird Park Grass and Stollery, Peter St. Andrew’s Uniting Church Synthetic Hockey Field Mirboo North Committee of Management Stone, Michael 1st Morphett Vale Scout Taylor, Tracey Aztecs Hockey Club Inc Group – Scouts SA Thatcher, Beverly Maryborough Softball Streat, Eric Links Community Services Association Inc Streat, Jeff Gympie Cricket Association Thiel, Kirk Renmark Tintra Streefkerk, Andre Carrara Community Centre Inc Lawn Tennis Club Stuart, Kerri Chinchilla Melon Festival Thomas, Edward Albinism Fellowship of Australia Association Inc Thomas, Graeme Allambi Care Ltd

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Thomas, Les Chapel Avenue Body Upton, Sharni Darumbal Community Corporate Committee Youth Service Inc Thomas, Richard Domestic Violence Upward, Jessie RMITV Student Action Centre Inc Community Television Thompson, Heather Grange Surf Life Saving Club Valentine, Tina Interchange Outer East Thompson, Jaimee Parkinson’s NSW Van der Linden, Sean Mount Lofty Scout Group Thompson, Ken Gippsland Community Radio van der Wel, Ingrid Secret Harbour Society Co-operative Ltd Primary School P&C Thompson, Philip Theatre Kimberley van Kruistum, Jacoba Cairns Youth & Recreation Centre Thomsen, Ronald Meals On Wheels Van Rossum, Crib Point Community House Inc Central Coast Ltd Margaretha Thomson, Adrian Port Macquarie Community Van Roy, Yvonne Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc Gardens Inc Van Roy, Rebecca Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc Thornton, Narelle Narrogin Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc Van Zuylekom, Mark Carers Victoria Threadgold, William Christies Beach Vandersteen, Jennifer Lions Club of Geelong Surf Life Saving Club Breakfast Inc Tidball, Teresa Queen of Hearts Community Van-Wezel, Ros Forest Lake State High Foundation School Parents and Citizens Association Tilley, Colleen West Gambier Football Club Inc Varley, Chris Church of Christ Kalgoorlie Toor, Jarar Ali The Peshawar School for Peace Vaughan, Lynette Yarragon Public Hall Torrance, Michael InterConnection Australia Versloot, Julian Ballarat Agricultural and Towler, Carmel L’Arche Australia Pastoral Society Tran, James Japanese Language Teachers’ Vickers, Peter The North Shore Synagogue Association of South Australia Vidray, Tony Foundation for Angelman Travers, Mark Grange Surf Life Saving Club, & Syndrome Therapeutics Henley Surf Life Saving Club Vilkas, Brenda Palmwoods Woombye Trimble, Richard Rotary Club of Sydney Cove Lions Club Inc Trimby, Lisa Nathalia Little Athletics Club Inc Vinall, Gayle Barrier Breakers Inc Trinnick, Helena Ethnic Communities von Bertouch, Neil Environmental Defenders Council of Victoria Office (NT) Inc Tucker, Brian Backbone Youth Arts Vosmansky, Karin Life’s Little Treasures Foundation Tuia Laulu, Twina Our Lady Help of Christians Servant Community, Waldron, Susana Sunshine Coast Arts Industry Narre Warren Precinct Inc Tunney, Megan Semaphore Surf Life Walker, Juliet Community Information Centre Saving Club Walker, Karen Tuggeranong BMX Club Tuson, Sue Longford Junior Football Club Walker, Rachel Rockingham Montessori School Twehata, Rebecca Purple Diamond Women of Diversity of VIC Inc Walker, Ray Grace Evangelical Church Newcastle inc

39 2016 HONOUR ROLL 2016 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Wall, Kim The Cubby Toy Library Webber, Angela Dowerin Community Resource Centre Inc Wallace, Daniel Migrant Resource Centre Benjamin North West Region Inc Weilandt, Geoff Shepparton Church of Christ Wallace, Penny Playgroup NSW Welch, Noelene Culburra Beach Progress Association Inc Wallace, Ron Lakes Anglican Church, Kanwal Wezenbeek, Annet Sweet Adelines Australia Wallin, Lyn Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre Inc Whalley, Anne Women’s Industry Network Seafood Community Wallis, John Heidelberg East Ivanhoe Uniting Church Wheeler, Pete Australian Science Communicators Inc Walls, Mike Statewide Autistic Services Inc Wheeler, Leeanne North Eastern Pony Club Walsh, Kathy The Ella Centre White, Brodie Australian Breastfeeding Walz, Bernard The Metropolitan Orchestra Association – Newcastle Group Warburton, William Billabong Clubhouse White, Glenys Caulfield Community Toy Library Ward, Denis FOCAL Community Living Inc White, Janet Ipswich District Ward, Kim Lockington & District Living Neighbourhood Watch Heritage Complex Inc White, Tim Woodend Neighbourhood Ward, Peter Chameleon Regional Community House Inc Housing Accommodation and Whiting, Alessandra Australian Breastfeeding Welfare Association Inc Association ACT/SNSW Branch Warnes, Rebecca Surrey Downs Kindergarten Wibberley, Karen Rotary Club Ashmore and Occasional Care Wiggins, David Refugee Advice and Warren, Steven Global Institute For Training Inc Casework Service Warren, Tamara Buddina State School Wilkes, John Kurri Early Childhood P&C Association Centre Inc Warwick, Jenny Kalamunda & Districts Football Wilkes, Riley UQ Gatton Rugby Union Club & Sportsmen’s Club Wilkins, Paul Initiatives of Change Australia Wasley, Denise Kooloora Community Centre Wilkinson, Robert Newcastle Men’s Shed Inc Waterford, Melissa Torrens Primary School P&C Association Wilkinson, Ted Men’s Outreach Service Watson, Darren Hub Netball Club Williams, Adrian 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art Watson, Norm Sorrento Beachside Visitor Information Centre Williams, Jackie Ridgehaven Scout Group Watson, Tracey Leopold Kindergarten Inc Williams, Melissa Tongala Preschool Watt, David Resolution Institute Williams, Peter The Foundation for Young Australians Watters, Glenys Zonta Club of Peel Inc Williams, Tim Wildlife Rescue Inc Watts, Michael Kalparrin Williamson, Kim Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Watts, Sharon Sunshine Coast Riding for the Research Foundation (Inc) Disabled (RDA) Inc Wilmot, John The Scout Association of Way, Richard Yorke Peninsula Alkaline Australia (SA Branch) Soils Group

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Wilshire, Chris Liberty Community Connect Wright, David Bendigo Easter Fair Society Inc, and Bendigo Volunteer Wilson, Dianne Community House Resource Centre Inc Network Southern Wright, Heather Pegasus Pony Club Inc Wilson, Georgie Sunshine Community Brass Wylie, Deb Long Gully Neighbourhood Wilson, Jason Southern Community Centre Inc Media Association Wysoczanski, Kelly Oxley State School Wilson, Sheril Corryong & District Memorial P&C Association Public Hall Inc Yan, Bill Inner Sydney Voice Wilton, Rob Phoenix Yates, Amelia Robe Surf Life Saving Club Winney, Ryan Brunswick Bowling Club Yesberg, Joanna Moggill Creek Wisbey, Kate Leopold Toy Library Inc Catchment Group Wise, Jan Pomona & District Young, Maria Gumnuts Playgroup Malvern Inc Community House Inc Young, Genesis Queensland Country Women’s Wise, Sarah Griffin State School Association – Capella Branch P&C Association Zecevic, Fahir Cultural Society Bosnia Wolf, Yvonne 1st Moonta Scout Group Herzegovina NSW Inc Wolters, Cristina Women’s Health Victoria Zhu, Bonnie Yongala Preschool Womsley, Daphne Country Women’s Association Zhu, Eva The Salvation Army – Campsie Werribee Branch Zimmerman, Kirrily Boroondara Netball Wood, Christine Crystal Brook Scout Group Association Inc Wood, Darryl O’Sullivan Beach Lonsdale Zubrinich, Philip Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club Football Club Wood, Peter Lower North U3A Inc Wood, Sally Camperdown Pre-School Association Woodcock, Arthur National Seniors Australia, Buderim Branch Woodrup, Christine Lions Club of Edwardstown Inc Worrall, Jessica Margaret River Independent School Worseldine, Lea Meerlieu & District Rural Community Group Worseldine, Lea Meerlieu & District Rural Community Group Inc Wren, Chris Special Olympics Australia – Sydney South Wright, Christopher Lynwood Park Rural Fire Brigade Wright, Colin Hats Inc

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2016 TREASURERS’ AWARDS WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Addy, Sumer Denmark Occasional Daycare Beasley, Sean Springbrook Primary School Centre Inc P&C Association Aggarwal, Dinesh Wanneroo Business Beebe, Ray Scouts Australia Strzelecki Association District VIC Alcorn, Malcolm SVDP Gympie Conference Bell, Chris Beerwah High School Chaplaincy Committee Amy, Heather Talara Primary College P&C Association Bellinger, Janet Barracudas Water Polo Club Inc Anderson, Trish St Simons Community Bennett, Fiona Ringarooma Swimming Football Club Pool Committee Antony, Simon Wombat’s Wish Bennett, Kristy Chelona State School P&C Association Aow, Caroline Canterbury South Public School P&C Association Bennett, Wendy Foster Care Angels Inc Arkinstall, John Voices of the Valley Inc Benning, Ian Sunraysia Gliding Club Inc Ash, Ian Hampton Park Berry, Helen Community Vision Inc Community House Bichel, Ann Forest Hill Cricket Club Inc Austen, Steve Drouin Cricket Club Inc Bishop, Barbara Families4Families Inc Babb, Richard Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter Biskupic, Boris Gold Coast Regional Basketball Association Badger, Keith Port Phillip EcoCentre Blackley, Gail Wandoan Health Auxiliary Inc Baer, Walter ADDults With ADHD NSW Inc Blakeney, Judy Upper Goulburn Bagley, Deb Tigers Basketball Club Community Radio Inc Bailey, Judith Ballaarat Astronomical Bliss, Stella Wasleys Community Group Inc Society Inc Bodycoat, Cheryl UHA of NSW Inc, Finley Branch Baker, Sue Tasmanian Regional Arts Inc Bonnette, Shari The Australian Breastfeeding Baker, Brian Melba Support Services Inc Association Lake Macquarie Group Baldwin, David Keilor Park Sports Club Borlace, Martin Wallaroo Cricket Club South Australia Bao, Di (Caddie) Nunawading Toy Library Inc Boroky, Jane Amateur Winemakers and Barnes, Paul Redlands District Committee Brewers Club of Adelaide on the Ageing Bourke, Kahli Olympic Kingsway Sports Barnes, Ross Arapiles Historical Society Club Inc Bartlett, Alison Christ Church Grammar School Branch, Ken Springvale Learning and Parents’ Association Activities Centre Inc Barton, Dennis Future Living Trust Brandt, Veronica Australian Breastfeeding Bassett, Christine Farm Animal Rescue Inc Association, Upper Blue Mountains Group Beanland, Paul Highgate Early Learning Centre (HELC) Brown, Ivan The Groundswell Project

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Brown, Lyn Central Highlands & Western Qld Court, Deborah Australian Breastfeeding Family Support Association Inc Association, Lower Blue Mountains Group Bruce, Karen Barooga Community Centre Reserve Trust Coutts, Raymond ShowMow Racing Australia Bryant, Bianca e.motion21 Inc Cowan, Tatianya Kangaroo Ground Preschool Butler, Janet The Rotary Club of Redland Crane, Jono The Food Cooperative Shop Sunrise Inc Creed, Don Bass Coast Landcare Network Butteriss, Glynis Friends of Lane Cove National Park Inc Cross, Gary Mareeba Motor Racing Club Inc Butterworth, Ciara St Kieran’s Primary School Cserpak, Borbala Gold Coast Hungarian P&C Association Association Inc Buttigieg , Valerie St Bernardette Seniors and Cullen, Jan Pregnancy Care Coffs Social Club Inc Harbour Inc Cadman, Richard Diamond Pregnancy Support Currie, Julia Strath Neighbourhood Centre Inc Cameron, Peter Vietnam Veterans Federation Brisbane, Gold Coast Regional Currie, John Benalla Aviation Museum Inc Sub-Branch Inc Daniel, Ruby Inspire Community Services Carland, Daniel Keilor Park Football Club Darrach, Bronwyn S.A.F.F.O.K. Inc Carroll, Sean Noarlunga United Soccer Club Dartnell, Christine Barham & District Carton, Peter The Spiers Centre Inc RSL Sub-Branch Casey, Pauline Rottnest Foundation De Luca, John Community Roadsafe Mildura Inc Cavagna, Leonie Caulfield Community Toy Library Deighton, Peter Devon Meadows Cricket Club Chaaya, Sonia Salisbury State School P&C Denning, Yvette Ocean Grove and District Preschool Association Chittick, Lyn Clunes Uniting Care OOSH Service Di Loreto, Joanne Wongan Ballidu Community Fitness Club Inc Christie, Tricia Young People Making a Difference Inc DiGregorio, Maria Women’s Health West Clarke, Ilma All Saints Anglican Church Dissanayke, Mewan Goulburn Region Pre School Association Clarke, Lee Heyfield Traders and Tourism Association Dixon, Garnet Big River Cutting Club Inc Clarke, Michael Friends of Heal Foundation Doble, Ben Centrals Cricket Club Inc Coe, David Stawell and District Preschool Dodds, Jody Highfields Pioneer Village, Association Inc Museum & Park Inc Coldham, Jennie Emmaville Pony Club Inc Dohnt, Christine Coonawarra Penola Sub- Branch RSL and Penola Cook, Laurance Numurkah Town Band Inc Branch National Trust Cordts, Anne Hobart Hamlet Association Donald, Andy 2nd Lara Scout Group Tasmania Inc

43 2016 WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS 2016 TREASURERS’ AWARDS WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Donoghue, Kieran Hepatitis Victoria Furlanetto, Tina Creative Broadcasters Ltd (T/as 4zzz) Dorgan, Kerri Keilor Park Cricket Club Gaebler, Stephen Busselton Jetty Environment Drew, Susan Gosford Erina & Coastal and Conservation Association Chamber of Commerce & (BJECA) Industry Inc Gaffney, Patrice Tamworth Basketball Druce, Ev Cooroy Dolphins Association Inc Swimming Club Galgut, Des Doncare Drury, Suzanne Port District Football Club Gandolfo, Jacinta Wodonga Saints Football and Duryea, Ann Western Victorian Axemen’s Netball Club Association Inc Gardner, Peter Mansfield Historical Society Inc Ekic, Emir Maribyrnong Greens Football Club Gelt, Liza Melbourne Fringe Eksteen, Ryk I CAN Network Ltd George, Deon Elonera Preschool Association Eldrid, John Lions Club of Beechworth Geraghty, Wendy Australian Youth Band Southern Stars (AYB) Ellis, Des Kapunda Community Thrift Shop Gilbert, Lynda Friends of Warrandyte State Park Inc Emery, Craig Point Cook Soccer Club Gilbert, Kim Jesmond Early Fahy, Madge Catholic Women’s League of Education Centre Inc Victoria & Wagga Wagga Inc Gladwin, Nikke 28 at Crew Park Inc Fairhead, Leslie WA Performing Arts Eisteddfod Gorey, Jennifer Heywood & District Falzon, Kerry Stafford Heights State School Standing Tall School Based P&C Association Mentoring Program Farmand, Morteza Iranian Bushwalkers Inc Gorton, David Hawthorn Community Chest Fazzani, Karen Wedderburn Community House Grambower, Patricia Chinchilla Historical Society Inc Feltrin, Paul Williamstown Little Athletics Gray, Cameron Samaria Suns Sports Club Inc Centre Inc Gray, Gareth Seacliff Surf Life Saving Club Fernance, Katharine Cooranbong Public School P&C Association Green, Leanne Craigieburn Basketball Association Ferris, John Echuca Moama Uniting Church Gregory, Jasmine 2 Hay FM Radio Station Finney OAM JP, The Totally & Permanently Stephen Disabled Soldiers Association of Griffn, Jon Anxiety Recovery Centre Australia (TPI) Inc Victoria Fleer, Michelle Tully & District Pony Club Inc Gu, Amy Bayside Toy Library Fonseca, Carolina Road to Refuge Guinness, Martin Leela Community Inc Fox, Megan Australian Breastfeeding Guthrie, Craig Wongan Hills Golf Club Inc Association, Burley Griffin Group Guttridge, Samantha Red Dust Role Models Freebody, Kate Black Mountain Rowing Club Habgood, John Donwood Community Aged Care Services Inc Frost, Karen Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania Haling, Annie Gulargambone Jockey Club Hall, Heather Dookie United Football Club Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Hall, Tracey SouthEast Jervis, Gillian Yarra Riverkeeper Housing Co-operative Association Inc Hames, Sean Tri State Games Johns, Brad Illawarra Light Rail Museum Society Ltd Hamilton-Foster, Campbelltown Branch Anne of UHA of NSW Johnson, Vicki Cairns BMX Club Inc Hammond, Sally Creaney Primary School P&C Jones, Brad Clifton Scout Group Hams, Vicki Wildlife Rescue & Protection Inc Jurd, Sara Beaudesert State School P&C Hams, Matthew Karmai Community Kang, Chuentat GJS Intellectual Children’s Centre Company Australia Hancock, Kade West Warrnambool Kawano, Julie-Ann Warwick Safe Haven Inc Cricket Club Killer, Tony Bundaberg Surf Lifesaving Club Harrison, Kathryn Grow King, Carol Lake Glenmaggie Community Harry, Christina The Australian Council for Representative Group Inc Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Victoria Kitchen, Joshua Kingsley Soccer Club Hart, Patricia Vision International College Knight, Belinda Hotham Marouka Ski Club Hartwell, Diana Bicton Junior Cricket Club Inc Knowles, Jeff United Cricket Club Hay, Brian Art Gallery of Ballarat Association Koller, Richelle Little Wings Hedley, Graham Port Kennedy Junior Konopka, Tamara Yarra Valley Preschool Football Club Koranis, Kendra Department of Sport and Higgins, David Balmoral Calisthenics Club Recreation Social Club Hochmuth, Fiona Suited to Success Inc Koszek, Peggoty Gosford Cubbyhouse Occasional & Long Day Child Hockham, Daniel Willunga Cricket Club Care Centre Inc Hodgson, Christine Tigers Football & Sporting Kounetas, Jim Pascoe Vale Football Club Club Inc La Macchia, Wendy Queensland Justices Holt, Jarrad Bicton Attadale Cricket Club Association Howlett, Andrew Maiden Gully Fire Brigade Land, Felicity The Burnett River Tournament Club Inc Hughes, Peter Southern Highlands Endurance Ride Inc Lane, Nancy Richmond Girl Guides Hunter, Andrew Cire Services Langford, Sonia Willetton Community Garden Association Hunter, Wendy Southern Womens Group Inc Layton, Melissa Yakkerboo Festival Hutton, Mandi WBC & Wyndham Community Committee Inc Benevolent Foundation Inc Leadbeater, Oflia Filipino Community Council Idec, Lacey-Maree Firstchance Inc of Western Australia Inc Inman, Elizabeth Hornsby Heights Public School Lee, Tamara Hoofs2010 Inc P&C Association Leece, Marianne Suncoast Hinterland Jarman, Carolyn McDowall State School Softball Association Inc P&C Association Leggetts, Judiann Judiann & Associates Inc

45 2016 WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS 2016 TREASURERS’ AWARDS WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Lejins, Glenys 1st Seymour Scout Group Mokrzycki, Zara Woodvale Primary School P&C Association Lewis, Phillip Killarney Vale Australian Football Club Inc Montagne Longue, West Welcome Wagon Patricia Licht, Clinton Asha Moroney, Rebecca Macgregor Primary School Lovett, Grant Sydney Story Factory P&C Association Inc Lowe, Stephen P4T Inc Morris, Rebecca Mary Immaculate Primary Luke, Katherine Little Oak Sanctuary Inc School P&C Association Inc Maizey, Angela Upper Lockyer Little Athletics Morris, Belinda Pambula Preschool & Kindergarten Association Manning, Paul Variety – The Children’s Charity Morse, Stuart University of Tasmania Martin, Vicki Dakabin State School P&C Athletics Club Mathewson, Gillian Moreton Downs State School Moule, Larissa Hermit Park State School P&C Association P&C Association May, Robin Local Health Medical Trust Moyle, Rosa Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival Mc Coy, Peter Speak Percussion Murray, Donald Mental Health Association NSW McAlpine, Heather Stacey’s Bridge Public Hall Committee of Management Inc Murray, Michael Kidsafe NT McBride, Peter Camden Rugby Club Nair, Gopi Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE) McCormack, Adele Merrijig Family Fun Day Navin, Lyn Kawana Waters Chamber of McCormack, Tiarna Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club Commerce & Industry Inc McCredden, Teresa Bannockburn Football and Neilsen, Allan Samford State School Parents Netball Club and Citizens Association McLean, Alycia Griffith Hockey Association Inc Nelsen, Karen Upper Ferntree Gully CFA McLeod, Sue-Ellen GRAI (GLBTI Rights Nethercote, Julie Yarram Colts Cricket Club in Ageing Inc) Nichols, Tracey Challenge Brass Band Medcalf, Melanie Nanango & District Kindergarten Association Nicoll, Rachel Hampton Pest Management Group (NSW Farmers – Harltey Meltzer, Sean J-AIR (Jewish Community Branch) Radio Victoria) Norton, Sandy South Gippsland Bass Michel, Lois City of Canada Bay Swimming Club Heritage Society Inc Nowak, Marisa Patterson Lakes Community Milhe, Penny Williamstown Cannons Centre Inc Basketball Club Ochilo, Kevin Magwi Development Agency Millear, Amanda Reinforce Inc Australia Inc Miller, Jacinta Wycheproof Community Ogilvie, Tamara Yoga Australia Inc Resource Centre O’Halloran, Justin Carrum Surf Life Saving Miller, Lisa Willunga Netball Club Club Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION O’Loughlin, Alison Art Deco & Modernism Society Reeves, Shane Goldwing Club of Australia Inc – Adelaide Chapter Richards, Geoff Neighbourhood Watch On, Hanh St Augustine’s Anglican Volunteers Association Kindergarten of South Australia Inc Ondrus, Frank Householders’ Options to Richardson, Peter Monash Warriors Protect the Environment Inc Gridiron Club Inc O’Sullivan, Seamus Ironbank and Cherry Gardens Ridley, Debra Havannah House Ministries Football Club Ritchie, Debbie Brisbane Water Secondary Packbier, Yvonne Caboolture Sports College P&C Association Football Club Robinson, Lorel Friends of Kevin Hoffman Palmer, David Hobart Football Club Inc Walk Inc Parker, Cherie West Coast Youth and Rollins, Angela Loxton Scout Group Community Support Sanderson, Benjamin Harvestlands Inc Parker, Ebony Festival of the Wind Inc Schemioneck, Davida North East Downs Parker, Katie Rawcus Theatre Company Landcare Group Inc Parker, Leo Quambatook Tractor Pullers Scott, Meredith Turramurra Baptist Church Association Inc Seefeld, Anne Peninsula Speaks Inc Pate, Leah Tocumwal Pre-school Seeger, Ben Yarra Valley Old Boys Pearce, Lexie Gold Coast Softball Association Football Club Inc Pearson, Daniel Merrivale Cricket Club Seidel, Cathy St John the Baptist Catholic School Peden, Scott Coomera Scout Group Shanmugam, Nirmala Box Hill Area Toy Library Perrin, Sue Milton Pony Club Sheehan, Bronwyn The Pyjama Foundation Pimenta, Dhiren John Purchase Public School P&C Association Inc Sherrah, Steven MarionLIFE Community Services Inc Place, Cameron Rochester & Echuca Football Umpires Association Shillabeer, Jill Onkaparinga Netball Club Inc Plant, John Flinders Community Simon, Robyn Bsketball Northern Territory Inc Association Sinclair, Brooke Mayfield State School Pollock, Melissa Castlemaine District Radio P&C Association Quin, Carol Oriana Arts Inc Sinnamon, Wandoan Community Margarette Commerce & Industry Inc Rathbone, Alecia YWCA Victoria Smith, Gerry Langwarrin Mens Shed Rawsthorne, Daniel Holy Family Parent and Friends Committee Smith, Graham Gold Coast Project for Homeless Youth Raymond, Fran UN Women – National Committee Australia Smith, Gregory Catalyst Church Redmond, Julie Belmont State School Smith, Ian Taree Torpedoes Swim Club P&C Association Smith, Kerry MICI Magazine Reeves, Jeff Keilor Cricket Club

47 2016 WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS 2016 TREASURERS’ AWARDS WISDOM CONTRIBUTORS NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Smith, Maryanne Suncoast Spinners Thomas, Richard Domestic Violence Wheelchair Basketball Inc Action Centre Smith, Penny The Port Broughton Thomsen, Ron Meals on Wheels Progress Association Inc Central Coast Ltd Stalling, Yvonne ADRA Logan Thomson, Katherine Civic Beautification Committee Stead, Katrina Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band Thornton, Linda Roadrunners Softball Club Steele, Marci UCare Gawler Inc Threadgold, Bill Air Diffusion Agencies Stevenson, Melinda Plumtree Children’s Tippett, Letrecia Orana Inc Services Inc Tomczak, Christine Support Association for the Stewart, Glen Oberon Show Society Women of Afghanistan (SA) Stokes, Belinda Peel Riding for the Disabled Trivett, Geraldine Stephens Croquet Club Inc Stone, Michael 1st Morphett Vale Tubb, David Orange Sky Laundry Scout Group Tucker, Brian Backbone Youth Arts Inc Stone, Rae Edenhope Lions Club Tyson, James Randwick Petersham Strangward, Andrew French Island Cricket Club Inc Community Association Valentine, Tina Interchange Outer East Strickland, Margaret Coromandel Valley Croquet Club van Kruistum, Jacoba Cairns Youth & Recreation Centre Inc Subasic, Mensija Australian Bosnian Women’s Association “Zena Zeni” Van Roy, Rebecca Clovercrest Baptist Church Inc Swanbrough, Debbie Inverell & Disctrict Villani, Alison Women in Business and Soccer Association Regional Development Switzer, Ron Indigo Foundation Vosmansky, Karin Life’s Little Treasures Foundation Taggart, Rosalie Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Wakefeld, Peter Maddingley Park Committee of Management Tai, Kevin Spur Afrika Australia Inc Walker, Ray Grace Evangelical Church, Taylor, Jessica Wilberforce Preschool Newcastle inc Kindergarten Inc Walker, Graham Lavington Lions Club Inc Taylor, Kerry Earnshaw State College P&C Association Walz, Bernard The Metropolitan Orchestra Inc Taylor, Rachel Bellbird Park Synthetic Warren, Steven Global Institute For Training and Grass Sports Fields (GIFT) Inc Committee of Management Weatherall, Joyce Wildlife Rescue Taylor, Tegan Bathurst South Coast Inc Netball Association Webb, Barb Pax Hill Tennis Club Inc Temby, Belinda Kinglake Ranges Wheeler, Leeanne North Eastern Pony Club Inc Neighbourhood House Wheeler, Pete The Australian Science Thomas, Bradley Kangaroo Flat Cricket Club Communicators White, Alan Wyndham Track and Field Inc

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NAME ORGANISATION White, Brodie Australian Breastfeeding Association, Newcastle Region Whittem, Vanessa Geelong Hockey Club Inc Whyman, Charmaine Cavaliers Netball Club Williams, Melissa Kyvalley Tennis Club Wilson, Georgie Sunshine Community Brass Wise, Sarah Griffin State School P&C Association Wittorff, Jo Zonta Club of Bunbury Inc Wolf, Yvonne 1st Moonta Scout Group Wood, Sally Camperdown Pre-School Worseldine, Lea Meerlieu & District Rural Community Group Inc Wright, David Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre Inc Wright, Sharon Tuggeranong Vikings Baseball Club Yates, Darren Murray United Football Club Youd, Trudy Burnie Bowmen Inc Zecevic, Fahir Cultural Society Bosnia Herzegovina NSW Inc Zimmerman, Kirrily Boroondara Netball Association Zuniga, Susie SHE Rescue Home

49 THE ROAD AHEAD

For many years, CommBank’s Not-for-Profit Sector Banking and Our Community have been working hard to help build the financial literacy of Australia’s not-for-profit and community organisations and provide better solutions to help them achieve their missions. It’s ongoing work and we’re committed to partner with not-for-profit organisations in order to provide the support needed. THE ROAD AHEAD

Better Bankers Better Banking Products CommBank’s Not-for-Profit Sector Banking has CommBank continues to evolve product a team of specialist bankers who have been offerings based on direct feedback and is committed specifically accredited in not-for-profit banking. With to its program of skills development and sharing specialised knowledge and in-depth understanding of knowledge to help the sector achieve greater of how the not-for-profit sector works and the financial sustainability. particular challenges its workers and volunteers face, it helps the team work in partnership with community organisations. This is an ongoing accreditation and training program that will continue to deepen the expertise of our bankers to ensure the provision of truly tailored services.

50 SPECIALIST BANKERS

Publications SPECIALIST Free good advice guides produced in BANKERS conjunction with Our Community: FOR THE •• Damn Good Advice for Treasurers NOT-FOR-PROFIT •• Damn Good Advice for Board Members SECTOR •• Damn Good Advice on Fraud Prevention and Cyber-safety CommBank specialist not-for-profit bankers are the We will continue to look to build on these publications based on ideas put forward only bankers in Australia who through this Awards program. have taken their knowledge of the not-for-profit sector to the next level, studying for the More Tools Institute of Community Directors Simple and affordable software programs Australia’s diploma of Business for not-for-profit treasurers remains a focus (Governance). Together, we have for Our Community as they continue to made the diploma program investigate and develop new tools. Templates available to bankers across and checklists are also available through the Community Financial Centre, as well as CommBank, deepening the financial and governance content through the team’s understanding of the Institute of Community Directors Australia. governance and finance issues that not-for-profits face.

More training, education and linkages THE RESULT? Together, we continue to work on ways to Better bankers. provide more affordable, practical training to Better served not-for-profit new board members and treasurers. We’ll also organisations. continue to look at what we can do to help treasurers learn from and support each other. Better communities.

Samantha Pearce BCom (Acct, HRMan) SA Fin MICDA (Member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia) Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Specialist Banker, Victoria

51 RESOURCES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT TREASURERS

RESOURCES: NOT-FOR-PROFIT TREASURERS

Better Financial THE Banking Policies

COMMUNITY Communities are The Community FINANCIAL at the core of Financial Centre’s CommBank’s vision downloadable financial CENTRE to excel at securing management policies and enhancing the provide the information financial wellbeing of and support you need communityfnancialcentre.com.au people, businesses to safeguard and and communities. grow the finances The Community Financial Centre has of your not-for-profit It’s important to us organisation. been established by Our Community that all our not-for- in conjunction with CommBank profit and community Not-for-Profit Sector Banking to customers have access Financial provide tools and resources to help to the best banking Literacy Tools services and solutions, improve the financial management whether they are a Our financial literacy global non-government of not-for-profit groups, and help sheets, financial organisation or a local provide access to better and more tutorials and checklists community group. cost-effective banking services. provide the advice CommBank has the a treasurer needs to right team, the right keep the organisation’s technology, the right books balanced. Our attitude and the right downloadable sample values to meet the policies help to improve unique financial needs the structures that of our not-for-profit underpin your work. customers.

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Damn Good Not-for-Profit Fundraising Donations Advice Finance Week Resources Hub

Damn Good Advice Not-for-Profit Finance Our Community has Through the for Treasurers is a Week highlights the developed a range of GiveNow.com.au free guide providing importance of good resources and tools to online giving service, practical advice to stewardship over the help community groups Our Community is treasurers of not-for- finances of Australia’s raise more funds. Go helping Australians give profit organisations. many community to the Community more to the community organisations. Events Funding Centre at – through donations Damn Good Advice during Not-for-Profit fundingcentre.com.au of money, time and for Board Members Finance Week are to get information on goods. GiveNow provides similar designed to celebrate grants and fundraising Week, which is held in advice but is aimed at and provide financial in Australia. December every year, board members. literacy education for aims to focus attention The Funding Centre’s Damn Good Advice on the staff, volunteers, on the many ways that grants database, help Fraud Prevention and board members individuals, families, sheets and tools are Cyber-safety provides and treasurers who businesses and groups specifically designed advice on how to oversee the finances of can make a difference for not-for-profit protect your data in Australian not-for-profit to the community. organisations and today’s online world. organisations. Almost $62 million has schools, no matter your been donated using this location, size or type. free service to date.

53 A MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMUNITY BUILDERS

ABOUT: NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR BANKING

For more than 100 years, CommBank Helping funds go further has supported Australian communities Our innovative products and banking solutions give including the not-for-profit you easy access and control of your cash, while organisations that help to sustain reduced fees help your dollars and cents go further and strengthen them. And today for your cause. we are making our banking solutions When you partner with CommBank we can help you: and service for our not-for-profit •• Reduce administration and stay in control with our customers deeper and better day-to-day banking solutions and special benefits such as no monthly service fee and flexible than ever before. corporate card options. •• Gain real-time control of cash flow through our In your world it’s the people that make the difference, leading online platform, CommBiz. Offering 300 and that’s true in our world as well. free transactions a month and access to analytics At CommBank we have a dedicated Not-for-Profit such as Cash Flow Tracker. Sector Banking team, focussed on tailoring our •• Get funds into your organisation faster using products and services to meet the needs of our market leading technology. Enter the world not-for-profit organisations, with smarter credit, of cashless donations while providing your reduced fees and the same focus on market-leading customers, donors or members with flexible and innovation we’re recognised for. Our goal is to help streamlined options to pay and donate. drive efficiencies that will deliver maximum benefit to your cause. Find out more To discover more of the product and service features designed to help you unlock real value for your organisation give your dedicated Not-for-Profit specialist team a call on 1300 138 542 or email [email protected]

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ABOUT: OUR COMMUNITY

THE OUR COMMUNITY GROUP OF ENTERPRISES

OurCommunity.com.au Communities in Control The Our Community group provides advice, Australia’s most inspiring annual community connections, training and easy-to-use tools sector gathering: thought leadership for the for people and organisations working to build not-for-profit sector. stronger communities. Australian Institute of Institute of Community Directors Australia Grants Management The best-practice governance network for the Information, inspiration and education for members of Australian not-for-profit boards, government, philanthropic and corporate committees and councils, and the senior staff who grant makers. work alongside them. SmartyGrants FundingCentre.com.au Software and data science for revolutionary The best place to go to get information on grants and grant makers. fundraising in Australia. Australian Institute for GiveNow.com.au Corporate Responsibility Commission-free online donations for not-for-profits, Creating and facilitating authentic connections and philanthropy education and tools for businesses, between enlightened businesses and families and individuals. their communities.

Good Jobs Connecting good people with social sector jobs, board vacancies and internships.

55 Not-for-Profit Sector Banking

Email [email protected] Visit commbank.com.au/notforprofitsectorbanking

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