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SES volunteers honoured
Deputy Commissioner Austin said the dedication to the community the volunteers had displayed was to be applauded.
“Time and time again they have risen to the challenges of supporting not just their local towns, but communities right across NSW in adverse weather events,” he said.
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The National Medal recognises long and diligent service in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members, with 15 years’ eligible service necessary to qualify.
volunteering in aged care, emergency services, environmental management, health, sport, education and tourism, women are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes who keep our communities connected.
“They do this freely and without fanfare but they are the backbone of our communities and our society simply wouldn’t function effectively without them, so it’s incredibly important to take the opportunity to sing their praises and celebrate their significant contributions.”
Hidden Treasures is a project of the Rural Women’s Network, a state-wide initiative of Women NSW which is funded by a $3.7M investment from the NSW Government.
Medal and the NSW SES 15 Year Long Service Award –Denise Brooks, Leon Brooks and Peter Evans; NSW SES 15 Year Long Service Award –Stuart Fishbourne; NSW SES 10 Year Long Service Award –Gregory Bowen and Terence Howard; and NSW SES 5 Year Long Service Award – Erik Suaning, Jeanette Perdriau, Katrina Fowler, Shea Cullen, Ryan Mcintyre, Lucy Mitchell and Matthew Bolton.
Source: Media release, Feb 7, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch
“It is my privilege to recognise these 14 men and women who have served for a combined
120 years.
“It’s a tremendous achievement and I would like to congratulate each and every one of the medal recipients and thank you for your service.”
Award recipients include: National Medal Clasp 2 and the NSW SES 35 Year Long Service Award – Rolf Garda; National