ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2023

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!

A highlight of the FXAA Annual General Meeting each year is the presentation of Achievement Awards. These Awards are intended to recognise and encourage those nominated for their personal achievements, and to inspire others.

On Sunday 19th November Rosie Donald and Liz Jewell did a fabulous job presenting the Achievement Awards for 2023. Each Award recipient was given a framed certificate and a limited edition Unique FX tshirt which has a colourful logo designed by FXAA member Jeremiah in honour of his siblings.

NICKY Nicholas, affectionately known as Nicky, is 40 years old. He enjoys living with his older sister, brother-in-law and their two children, a seven year old niece and one year old nephew. Nicky stepped outside his comfort zone for the very first time at 35 years of age to attend his first ever day program with AFFORD. He now partakes in regular activities: ten-pin bowling, cooking, grocery shopping, the cinema, Heroes With Ability programs, travel training and gets into water without a fear of it. In the past 6 years in particular Nicky has really thrived. He is living his best life.

ALICE This year, despite many health challenges, Alice has learnt how to use a communication device to communicate her needs and wants. She has become particularly good at selecting ice cream and McDonalds and also asking to watch her favourite shows. Well done Alice!

JOSHUA Joshua has made big steps forward in his travel training. He can now travel independently from his family home in inner Sydney to another suburb on the bus, get dinner, and come home safely. He was also awesome on his first international trip to Thailand this year.

MERRYN Merryn has gone from strength to strength since starting home schooling. This year is her first year of high school and she has bravely tried a number of electives. She works very hard every day and has a great attitude. Her family is very proud of her and love her joyful smile and big hugs. Merryn participated in her dance school concert for the 4th year running this year. She did an amazing job in ballet, musical theatre and in the finale.

PATRICK Patrick continues to grow in confidence and talent with his involvement with a dance studio, loving Hip Hop, Singing and Musical Theatre. In July, he went with 22 of his mainstream dance studio classmates to California for a Disney Dance Tour and to perform in front of audiences at Universal Studios Hollywood, Disneyland Anaheim and LA. It was a very special and inclusive opportunity for Patrick and he was elated to be a part of this, shining like the star he is!

LILY Lily was nominated by her friends for her immense personal growth over the past couple of years. This year she made a huge decision to move to another state. Her friends are all so proud of Lily for always trying her best, being a supportive friend and overall a kind and loving person!

KIM Kim was nominated for an Award for doing an amazing job with her children Charli and Max. She copes with everything so well, notwithstanding her own health problems, and she always commits 100%.