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NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCE WEEK ENHANCING FINANCIAL LITERACY
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A MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMMUNITY BUILDERS
WORKING TOWARDS A BRIGHTER FUTURE…
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On behalf of the Commonwealth Bank and Our Community, we are delighted to once again bring you our annual Not-for-Profit Finance Week. It is through events such as these that we are able to support the building of financial literacy and governance skills across the not-for-profit sector. With the ongoing delivery of new tools and resources, we will better assist not-for-profits and community groups, as each continues to provide their much needed support and services to local communities and those in need. This year’s Not-for-Profit Finance Week brings together an exciting line-up of some of our leading experts who will share their knowledge and wisdom in key areas of governance, fundraising, innovation, cybersecurity and how to decipher financial statements. These free webinars and presentations are designed for new and existing board members, treasurers and those working within the sector and are designed to have you come away with practical tools and insights you can implement straight away. A highlight of Not-for-Profit Finance Week is, of course, the announcement of the winners and nominated treasurers in the Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards. Now in their third year, the Awards continue to enjoy the endorsement of all state and territory government treasurers – highlighting the importance of good financial practice within the sector. The Awards provide an opportunity for us all to recognise and thank community and not-for-profit treasurers – the often unsung heroes of the sector. It remains an incredibly uplifting experience to read about treasurers who have been nominated by their colleagues, or by their community, and the high esteem in which these individuals are held.
The role of a treasurer is no easy task and the very future of not-for-profit organisations depends on their ability to deliver good governance processes and strong financial management. However, beyond providing an ability to say thanks, the Awards are also an important vehicle to share ideas, knowledge and capabilities across the sector. This willingness to share information to assist other not-for-profits and community groups is a unique and inspiring trait that underpins the very essence of what the sector stands for – the ability to support and helps others. We extend our congratulations to all the Treasurers who were nominated in the 2017 Awards, and thank all those Treasurers who so generously shared their wisdom this year. Finally, a thank you to everyone who works in the not-for-profit sector. Your efforts, your passion and your hard work continue to strengthen the very fabric of our nation – building a fairer, equitable and more inclusive Australia for all.
Julienne Price Head of Not-for-Profit Sector Banking, Commonwealth Bank
Denis Moriarty Group Managing Director Our Community
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RESOURCES FOR RECOGNITION & KNOWLEDGE NOT-FOR-PROFIT BUILDING TREASURERS
NOT-FOR-PROFIT FINANCE WEEK RECOGNITION AND KNOWLEDGE BUILDING Not-for-Profit Finance Week has been designed to celebrate and enhance the financial literacy skills of the staff, volunteers, board members and treasurers who oversee the finances of Australia’s not-for-profit organisations and community groups. Held in September each year, this week long series of events includes daily free online educational presentations, as well as the announcement of the winners and nominated treasurers in the annual Commonwealth Bank Notfor-Profit Treasurers’ Awards. Our 2017 program focuses on some of the most topical areas facing not-for-profit organisations. Each webinar runs for approximately 45 minutes, and is presented by a leading expert from Our Community and Commonwealth Bank. Summaries of this year’s webinars are listed here and can be accessed via the Our Community website at www.ourcommunity.com.au/ nfpfinanceweek. Each presentation has been recorded to provide you with ongoing access to these resources.
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2017 Questions Your Board Needs to Ask About the Finances • Do you know the questions you should be asking and the reports you should be seeing? • Understand how to read, interpret and act upon financial papers? • Know how to build financial matters into decision-making processes? Find out the answers to these questions and more. You can also download the free booklet, Damn Good Advice for Board Members, available from Our Community’s website communitydirectors. com.au/icda/ boardadvice
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PROGRAM: Crowdfunding – Focussing on the Keys to Survival • Understand what “all or nothing” means? • Know how to plan your crowdfunding project? • Understand what happens when you reach the project deadline? Get the answers to these questions together with hints and tips on how to get the most from your campaign.
Navigating Financial Statements – The Beginners Guide • Do you know how to read a Balance Sheet? • Do you understand what your Statement of Financial Position is telling you? • Understand the difference between financial performance and cash flow management? This presentation has been designed to help you answer these questions and to simplify the world of financial accounts. Make sure you also download the free resource, Damn Good Advice for Treasurers, from Our Community’s website communitydirectors. com.au/icda/ treasurersadvice
Not-for-Profit and the World of Innovation • Are you solving the right problem or delivering the right services? • Are you interested in learning about the design thinking process? • Are you curious about how to cultivate an innovative mindset throughout your organisation? This webinar will answer these questions and provide you with a range of ready to use tools and resources that you can start using straight away. There’s also a great booklet available, Creative Design Thinking, when you complete one of CommBank’s Innovation think tanks, workshops or masterclasses.
Cyber Security Awareness • What are ‘cyberhygiene’ factors and how do they apply to you? • What are the current threats and how can you spot a cyberattack? • What’s the difference between Phishing and Smishing? Get answers and insights to what has become the second most reported type of economic crime in Australia. This webinar can be supplemented with the free ‘Damn Good Advice on Fraud Prevention and Cybersafety’ booklet which can be accessed from Our Community’s website communitydirectors. com.au/icda/fraud
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RESOURCES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT TREASURERS
STRENGTH THROUGH SHARING We continue to work in partnership with not-for profit organisations and community groups to deliver new resources that support the ongoing development of financial literacy skills. Below are just some of the resources which are available to you and your organisation.
The Community Finance Centre ourcommunity.com.au/ finance • Financial Policies – downloadable financial management policies provide the information and support you need to safeguard and grow the finances of your notfor-profit organisation. • Financial Literacy Tools – including help sheets, financial tutorials, templates and checklists are also available through the Community Finance Centre.
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Innovation think tanks, masterclasses and workshops An annual series of think tanks, masterclasses and workshops held across Australia CommBank’s NFP Innovation programs provide opportunities to: • Connect and collaborate with like-minded organisations, communities and individuals. • Partner on key issues facing the sector and create innovative solutions to make a genuine impact on Australian communities.
Fundraising Resources Our Community has developed a range of resources and tools to help community groups raise more funds. The Funding Centre’s grants database, help sheets and tools are specifically designed for not-for-profit organisations and schools, no matter your location, size or type. For more information on grants and fundraising in Australia go to the Community Funding Centre at fundingcentre.com.au.
Donations Hub Through the GiveNow.com. au online giving service, Our Community helps Australians give more to the community – through donations of money, time and goods. GiveNow Week, which is held in December every year, aims to focus attention on the many ways that individuals, families, businesses and groups can make a difference to the community. Over $80 million has been donated using this commissionfree service to date.
• Learn the basics of Design Thinking methodology and how to apply it in your organisation.
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ABOUT THE AWARDS
ABOUT THE 2017 TREASURERS’ AWARDS… The response to the 2017 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards was fantastic. We received over 1,300 submissions, accompanied by inspiring and glowing endorsements of our community treasurers.
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Not-for-profit organisations are the fabric which holds our nation together. We all, in turn rely heavily on our community treasurers who work tirelessly to ensure that our not-for-profit sector remains well placed to provide assistance to the most vulnerable members of our society. The Commonwealth Bank Not-for Profit Treasurers’ Awards consist of two categories – providing an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of treasurers across the nation, as well as being a vehicle for community treasurers to share their knowledge and ideas.
CATEGORY A:
CATEGORY B:
People from across the community, as well those involved with not-for-profit groups, were invited to let their treasurer know how much they are valued by nominating them to receive an official 2017 Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards Certificate of Appreciation.
Treasurers were invited to spread their knowledge by creating and sharing one of the following resources: • A financial template • An outline and summary of a financial webinar • A financial policy The best entry from each of the three categories were chosen to win a $5,000 donation for their not-forprofit group.
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OUR WINNERS
CELEBRATING OUR 2017 AWARD WINNERS We would like to congratulate our three 2017 winners, who have made a significant contribution to their not-for-profit organisation and to their wider communities.
BRUCE CLARKE Treasurer Melbourne Mustangs Ice Hockey Club, Victoria
The Melbourne Mustangs compete in the Australian Ice Hockey League. Although the team competes at a national league level, all positions at the Club are unpaid and the players are amateurs. Bruce commenced as Honorary Treasurer of the Mustangs at the start of 2017. He found the role advertised on a volunteers portal and saw it as an excellent way to put something back to the local community and help young people achieve their sporting dreams. Bruce has been able to apply many of the skills from his full-time role as CFO of the Moonee Valley Racing Club to benefit his role as Treasurer of the Mustangs. He views his role as more than just a typical treasurer. As well as performing all of the usual reporting duties, he has prepared and implemented a range of technology strategies to ensure continued financial strength, checks and balances.
“I am thrilled to win this Award on behalf of the Melbourne Mustangs. The prizemoney will be wellused in helping our amateur team compete in the national competition.�
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SINEAD GLENNON
KAVEEN BACHOO
Treasurer Genetic and Rare Disease Network, Western Australia
Treasurer Hepatitis Queensland, Queensland
The Genetic and Rare Disease Network works to connect, inform, support and empower families affected by genetic and rare diseases. Before arriving in Australia, Sinead was involved in various charity initiatives, including participating on her previous employer’s Corporate Responsibility Committee. On this committee, she found that the most successful projects were the ones where staff could donate their time instead of money. The idea of skills-based volunteering with a worthwhile charity appealed to Sinead so she applied for a role with the Genetic and Rare Disease Network through Our Community’s Board Matching service. This is her first time undertaking the role of Treasurer for a not-for-profit group and she is really enjoying the responsibility and workload. She has found that her accounting background and expertise is extremely beneficial to performing the role and informed her thinking about the difficulty faced by treasurers who are performing the role without any accounting knowledge or expertise. For this reason, she has designed various tools for not-for-profit treasurers that help them better achieve financial sustainability and safe practices.
“I am thrilled to be a recipient of this Award. I am excited that my submission has been so well received and I hope it continues to be of use to other treasurers, especially those who find the financial analysis aspect of their role to be daunting.”
Kaveen is the treasurer of Hepatitis Queensland, the peak body and central voice for liver health in the Sunshine State. Hepatitis Queensland is a not-for-profit, community organisation dedicated to improving health and social outcomes for Queenslanders affected by, or at risk of viral hepatitis and liver disease. So many important groups and individuals make up the Hepatitis Queensland family. At the heart, is the voluntary Board, whose support, dedication and passion for the cause inspire Kaveen in his role as Treasurer. As Treasurer and Head of the Finance & Audit Committee, Kaveen employs his practical experience from various roles with BHP Billiton, Xstrata and now Glencore to passionately drive the financial strategy of Hepatitis Queensland with a particular focus on prudent management of accounts, cost control and sophisticated reporting to support Hepatitis Queensland’s core activities. Kaveen looks forward to continuing to give back to his community and considers it an honour, a privilege and a joy to be involved with Hepatitis Queensland at every level: Treasurer, volunteer and supporter.
“I feel very privileged to be receiving this award – thank you. It is a gratifying experience to use my knowledge and passion about finance and steer Hepatitis Queensland (HQ) in its journey of financial sustainability.” 11
2017 HONOUR ROLL
2017 NOT-FOR-PROFIT TREASURERS’ AWARDS
HONOUR ROLL Hundreds of treasurers from every Australian state and territory were nominated, or took part, in this year’s Awards. Representing both large and small organisations from across all areas of the not-for-profit sector, participants were a mix of full and part time workers, volunteers and retirees – from trained accountants through to those with very little experience working in a treasury role.
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2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL The following Treasurers were nominated by individuals within their organisation or their community. Individuals were identified for their enthusiasm, teamwork, leadership skills, and their outstanding contribution in the work they performed as well as for going above and beyond for their respective organisation. As in previous years, many of the individuals in this year’s Honour Roll received multiple nominations.
NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Abbott, Vanessa
WA Horse Council (Inc)
Armitage, Dianne
Abidi, Syed Ashar Haider
Panjtan Society of Victoria
Middle Park State School P & C Association
Armstrong, Bruce
CFA Kingston Fire Brigade
Aburime, Toni
Christ Embassy International
Armstrong, Elaine
Adam-Gedge, Sarah
Ovarian Cancer Australia
Cootamundra Strikers Soccer Club
Ahern, Stephen
Australian Karate Federation Tasmania
Armstrong, Geoff
Global Development Group
Ashby, Sarah
Ocean View Rural Fire Brigade
Ahmad, Saminah
Australian MEFF Consortium
Atherton, Kym
Miami State School P & C
Aicher, Steve
Lions Club of Sunshine
Atkins, Robert
Akom, Jo
Warrawee Park Pre School
Eastern Hills Branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia
Albanese, Karina
YWCA Adelaide
Auberg, Sally
Alcorn, Ross
Redland Community Centre
Darling Range Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (Inc)
Allan, Jenni
Fairhaven Services Limited
Avellano, Jo-Anne
May Gibbs' Nutcote
Anderson, Brett
NSW Wildlife Information Rescue & Education Service
Averis, Sarah
Spotswood Kingsville RSL
Avery, Grant
South West Autism Network (SWAN) Inc
Anderson, Paul
CFA Daylesford Fire Brigade
Anderson, Sylvia
Jurien Ladies Darts
Babano, Lecil
Redlands Arts Council Inc
Andrew, David
Bendigo Science and Technology Museum Discovery Centre
Bacchin, Mario
St Vincent de Paul Society Willunga Confrence
Bachoo, Kaveen
Hepatitis Queensland
Andrews, Luke
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Bacon, David
Rotary Club of Gosford City
Andrews, Peter
Foothills YouthCARE Council
Bagg, June
Cohuna & District Historical Society Inc
Andrikonis, Craig
Moonah Glenorchy BUsiness Association
Baggetta, Denise
Harvey Senior Citizens Centre Committee Inc
Aplin, Chelsea
St Francis Community Childcare Centre Inc
Bailey, Noel
Helena Valley Estate Residents Association
Appleby, Gordon
Canon Garland Memorial Society Inc
Bain, Megan
Yarralinda School
Archer, Rebecca
Margaret River Primary School
Bale, Howard
Faith Works Uniting Community 13
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2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Balgera, Natalie
Swan Districts Junior Baseball Club
Bellingham, Glenn
The Warragul Hub
Ballard, Michelle
Queensland Barrel Racing Association
Bendel, Daniel
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
Banks, Luisa
Bengochea, Oscar
Barrier Coast Archery Inc
Music Broadcasting Society of Victoria Ltd
Bennett, Colin
Barber , Deborah
Bethanie Fields Community Mens Shed
Magnetic Island State School P & C Association
Benwell, David
Barbour, Shona
Kew High School Chaplaincy Committee
Port Douglas Community Service Network
Berichon, Stephanie
Barlin, Jo-Anne
Bunbury Horse and Pony Club Inc
Cundletown & Lower Manning Historical Society
Bethune, Diana
Barlow, William (Bill)
Engineers Without Borders Australia NSW Region
Mortlock Sports Council Inc
Barr, Julie
Bettles, Keith
Ross House Association
Snowy Mountains Neighbourhood Centre
Beutel OAM, Eric
Barrero, Montse
RSL National Servicemen's Sub Branch
Bunbury Multicultural Group
Barrett, Claire
Bevan, Gordon
Canterbury Pubic School P & C
Business South West
Barry, Hanna
Bidgood, Lynell
Cancer Council Queensland
Renew Newcastle Limited
Barry, Jo
Eagles Corner Community
Bigalla, Rob
Wynnum Manly Community Centre
Bartley, Ian
Nulawala inc
Binks, Kerri
Gateway Children's Fund
Barton, Melinda
Concord Playgroup
Blanksby, Rex
Wandin East Badminton Club
Basnet, Anil
Nepalese Association of Northern Territory Inc
Blight, John
Victor Harbor Christ of Church
Basset, Tracey
2nd Adelaide Scout Group
Bliim, Jessica
Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad
Basso, Steve
The City Of Belmont State Emergency Service
Bluwol, Osvaldo
Bipolar Australia Limited
Batchelor, Brian
Blyton, Caroline
Numeralla District Activities Inc
Cancer Council Queensland
Baum, Cheryl
Boal, Graham
Mackillop Family Services
Wellstead Progress Association
Baveja, Manmohan Singh
AASHA Australia Foundation
Boalch , Richard
North Narrabeen Primary School P & C
Bayer, Viv
Boddy, Christopher
Knox Historical Society
Maccabi Victoria
Beams, Deb
Finbar Neighbourhood House
Bokenham, Barbara
Warwick and District Historical Society Inc
Beavis, Kylie
St Thomas More's P & F Association
Bolton, Lianne
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women's Shelter
Beck, Ross
Jubilee Community Care
Bolton, Tim
Brighton Life Saving Club
Beer, Brooke
Bass Coast Children's Centre
Bond, Vicki
Cancer Council Queensland
Belford, Rebecca
Tom Price Youth Support Association
Boness, Tim
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club
Bell, Anna
Bostock, Colin
The Edge Community Fund
SA Scouts - Balhannah Scout Group
Boudville, Susan
North Balga Primary School P & C Association
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Bound, Aileen
Ardlethan Hall Committee
Brown, Judy
Bourgeois Smeet, Sophie
Dover Heights Community Preschool
Richmond Branch, Country Women's Association of NSW
Brown, Keith
Griffith Meals on Wheels
Bourke, Debbie
St George Creative Art and Craft Centre
Brown, Lee-ann
Grafton Riding Club
Bourke, Joanne
Resonance String Orchestra
Browne, Craig
St Vincent's De Paul Adelaide Conference
Bowen, Paul
Melbourne Spikers Volleyball Club
Bruce, Pamela
Cancer Council Queensland
Bowes, Cameron
Bubalovska, Zlatko
Hume City Swimming Club Inc
Seaford District Residents Association Inc
Buchan, Desley
Cancer Council Queensland
Bown, Chris
Murray Bridge Youth Inc
Buck, Robert
Bowrigg, Kristie-Lee
Ashmore Uniting Church (The Church of the Good Shepherd)
Australian Breastfeeding Association - Launceston and Surrounds Group
Buckey , Elizabeth
Fremantle Early Learning Centre
Buckingham, Bodean
Boyce, Geoff
UWA Hockey Club Inc
South Kalgoorlie Junior Soccer Club
Boyd, Christine
Western Radio Broadcasters Inc - STEREO 974
Bucklar, Jeannette
Silkwood Bowls Club Inc
Bunce, Jacqueline
West Arthur Community Resource Centre
Bunce, Jenni
Beacon Progress Association
Burdge, Rochelle
Ngunnawal Primary School Parents and Citizens Association
Bradley, Norma
Hunter - Central Coast Tenants Advisory Council Inc
Bradly, Jo
John St Community Early Childhood Co-op
Bradnock, Sue
Micah Projects
Bragulla, Suzy
Yandell Kindergarden
Burgess, Amanda
Carinya Society
Bramley, Iain
The Girls' Brigade Victoria
Burgess, Danny
Brend, Clive
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc
1st Glen Iris Scout Group
Bretherton, Mary
Burgess, Geoff
Leeming Spartan Cricket Club
AWESOME Arts Australia
Breward, Dean
Burnet, James
St Kilda Gatehouse
Australian Volunteer Coastguard Darwin (NTF01)
Burnett, Julie
Geraldton Cultural Trust
Bright, Ian
East Fremantle Yacht Club Inc
Burns, David
Clifton Meal on Wheels
Bright, Michelle
Sherwood Community Kindergarten
Burtenshaw, Neil
Warwick Pentath Runners Inc
Burton, Michelle
1st Kooringal Scout Group
Brisbane, Cleve
Lions Club of Murray Bridge City
Busby, Jim
Paraquad Association of Tasmania
Brisbane, Jodie
Dhurringile Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
Buttigieg, Adam
Geelong NFP discussion Group
Broadfoot OAM, Robert
Sugarvalley Neighbourhood Centre
Byrne, Pat
The Kintala Club
Byrne, Ross
Salamanca Arts Centre
Brodziak, Peter
Kalbarri Volunteer Sea Search & Rescue
Cairn, Sonia
Midwest Gascoyne Zone Committee
Brown, Ashley
Gray Court Preschool
Cameron, Sean
Hillians Netball Club
Brown, Graham
Coldstream Fire Brigade
Cameron, Wayne
The Tropical Fruits Inc 15
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2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Camilleri , Geraldine
Big Group Hug
Chang, Jenny
Aeon Media Group
Campbell, Jo-Anne
Mt Gravatt Community Centre
Chantrill, David
Broadbeach Kindergarten
Campbell, Tristan
Willetton Baseball Club Inc
Chapman, Ashley
YWCA Adelaide
Canalese, Philip
Sherwood Scout Group
Chatterjee, Albert
The Holland Foundation
Canbulat, Michelle
Clyde United Soccer Club
Chesworth, Hilary
Glebe Youth Service Inc (GYS)
Canet, Andrew
HypoActive
Chiem, Chau
Canion, Andrew
Midland Information Debt and Legal Advocacy Service
The Graham F Smith Peace Foundation Inc
Chow, Yvonne
Canobie, Scott
Coeliac Victoria & Tasmania Inc
Mundaring Primary School P & C Association
Carp, Nicole
Stand Up
Christopher, Brian
Williamstown Literary Festival
Carr, Richard
Geelong Try Boys Brigade Inc
Clark, Bernard
Walpole Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Carra, Andrew
Kensington Neighbourhood House
Clark, Julie
Mont Albert Netball Club
Carratt, Sally
Australian Breastfeeding Assoc Lower Hunter Group
Clark, Sharon
Wide Angle Tasmania
Clarke, Danielle
Carroll, Andrew
South West Brisbane Community Legal Centre
Melton South Community Centre
Clarke, Justine
Carter, Roslyn
The Hills Food Frontier
Community Legal Centres Association (WA) Inc
Carton, Peter
The Spiers Centre
Clarke, Leonie
40 Australian Army Cadet Unit
Carusella, Katherene
Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council Inc
Clarke, Michael
The Friends of HEAL Foundation
Casimaty, Maria
Polish Welfare Office
Cleland, Lisa
Glen Eira Moorabbin Softball Association
Cassar, Diane
Wollongong Writers Festival
Clifford, Michelle
Cassar, Lyn-Maree
Lotus Vana Resort Inc
Noosa District Softball Association Inc
Catlin, Tracy
Whitton Courthouse & Historical Museum
Cloney, Thomas
WAVELENGTH
Collins-Obern, Alison
Redlynch Valley Tennis Club
Cavanagh, Darren
Gladstone and District Hockey Association Inc
Collins, Anne-Marie
Batemans Bay Orchid and Foliage Society
Cavanagh, Vicki
Community Development Services Inc
Collins, Sue
Napier Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Cawte, Dorne
Mackay Women's Centre
Collins, Susan
Cancer Council Queensland
Chahine, Tony
Easy Care Gardening Inc
Collocott, Peter
CFA Newlyn Dean Fire Brigade
Chalmers, Dale
Penrose Rural Fire Brigade
Comley, Alan
Chamberlain, Jeff
Eastern Innovation Business Centre
Goldfields FM 99.1 Community Radio
Conley, Thomas
LGBTIQ - Support & Protection Services Inc
Chambers, Jared
Westside Basketball Club
Chandler, Melissa
St Andrews Footscray Cricket Club
Connellan, Elaine
Friendship Square Child Care Centre Co-operative
Chaney, Jonathan
Uni Camp for Kids
Connelly, John
Ginniderra Catchment Group
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Cook, Dawn
Cancer Council Queensland
Creese, Barbara
Quota International Goulburn
Cook, Kay
Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre Inc
Crouch, Neil
Kerang & District Community Centre Inc
Cook, Margaret
Cancer Council Queensland
Crozier, Aaron
Tugun Progress Association Inc
Cook, Robert (Bob)
Tingha Citizens Association Inc
Crozier, Denele
Domestic Violence NSW Inc
Cooke, Kelly
Aboriginal Males Healing Centre Strong Spirit Strong Families Strong Culture Inc
Cruickshank, Kaleena
Goldfields Brass Band
Culliver, Patricia
Australian Red Cross
Coon, Tony
Mernda Fire Brigade
Cullura, Damian
Cooper, Jenny
Australian Institute of Neurorehabilitation
Stirling State Emergency Service
Culvenor, Chris
CFA Campbelltown Fire Brigade
Cooper, Michelle
Douglas Park Public School P & C
Curley, Heather
Darlington Bush Fire Brigade
Curtis, Paul
Wodonga & District Turf Club
Cooper, Tony
The Victorian Feltmakers Inc
Cusack, Rhonda
Cope, Christopher
Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee
Lancefield Neighbourhood House
Cusack, Stephanie
Copland, Donna
Subiaco Lacrosse Club
Autism Advisory and Support Service
Corker, Nick
Disability Discrimination Legal Service
D'Amore, Louis
Shepparton East CFA
D'Angelo, Kathryn
McLaren Vale Sporting Complex
Dabscheck, Allan
Firestation Print Studio
Corkery, Marina
Cecil Andrews College Parents and Citizens Association
Cormack, Rebecca
Mums Exercise Group Australia (MEGA)
Daley, Barry
Macarthur Centre for Sustainable Living
Corneille, Tony
CFA Trentham Fire Brigade
Damen, Ron
Cosentini, Terese
Ryde East Public School P & C
Brown Hill Progress Association Inc
Cosgrave, Ron
CFA Smeaton Fire Brigade
Daniels, Joseph
Outdoors WA
Costello, John
Mornington Community Information and Support Centre
Darlow, Deborah
Ballarat Little Athletics
Darrach, Bronwyn
Costigan, Peter
Hill Top Community Association
S.A.F.F.O.K Securing Australia's Future For Our Kids
Cousens, Sharon
Bunbury Sunflowers Girl Guides
Dartnell, Christine
Cowen, Darryl
Barham & District RSL Sub-Branch
National Seniors Australia Knox Branch Inc
Davis, Amanda
Tabulam Branch CWA of NSW
Cowley, Frank
Hibiscus Coast Progress & Sports Asociation Inc
Davis, Christopher
Varsity Vegies Inc
Davis, Jacqueline
Cox, Jan
Wallaroo Community Development Association Inc
Dawson Street Child Care Co-operative
Davis, Lyndy
Cox, Tom
Apex Club of Geraldton
Eastern Emergency Relief Network EERN
Cozens, Nick
Dale Hockey Club
Davis, Patricia
Kelmscott Agricultural Society
Crane, Bernadette
Rotary Club of Greenvale
Davis, Peter
Illawarra Folk Club
Crane, Trevor
Echuca Neighbourhood House
Day, Dawn
Onkaparinga Tennis Club Inc 17
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2017 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Day, Paula
GraniteNet Inc
Doull, Janine
The Malanda Show
Dayman, Gayle
Riding for the Disabled Association Yorke Peninsula
Downie, Vikki
Ronald McDonald House Adelaide
de Almeida, Marcia
The Learning and Attentional Disorders Society of WA (LADS)
Downing, Paula
Bayswater Family Centre
de Visser, Julie
Doyle, Meg
Cancer Council Queensland
Allandale Rural Fire Brigade
Deery, Tina
Drew, Lester
Rotary Club of Archerfield Inc
Wonthaggi Neighbourhood Centre at Mitchell House Inc
Dujan, Eduardo
Kingston Men's Shed
Della Vedova , Brenda
Wellstead Primary School P & C
Dunn, Ann
Cancer Council Queensland
Densley, Sally
Brettacorp Inc
Dunn, Bradley
RYDON
Deon, Alan
Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue
Dunn, Ellen
Circus WOW
Deon, Allan
Devoted 2 Dachshund Rescue
Dyball, Ian
Manning Support Services Inc
Desforges, Sarah
Ability Assist WA
Dyson, Kay
Flat Out Inc
Deveson, Sonja
Gisborne Secondary College Chaplaincy Committee
Earsman, Toni
Gympie Junior Rugby League
Eastman, Wendy
Dewey, Todd
Share Southern Metropolitan Region Inc
Australian Red Cross - Croydon Branch
Eastwell, Debbie
Dibben, Michele
Proserpine Historical Museum Society Inc
Beverley Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service
Edson, Gerry
Kwinana Bowling Club
DiCandilo, Phil
Enable WA Inc
Edwards, Emily
1st Naracoorte Scout Group
Dick, Alex
RSL (Tasmania Branch) Inc
Edwards, James
Kinglake District Cricket Club
Dimitriadis, Steve
Sunshine Heights Cricket Club
Edwards, Joy
Macclesfield Football Club
Dinsdale, Lyn
Camperdown Tenants Group Inc
Egan, Brian
Aussie Helpers Ltd
Ditchfield, Devina
HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club Inc
Ehsman, Kerrie
Corindi Public School P & C Association
Dobson, Thomas
CERES Inc
El Magrisy, Emad
Life Drama Team
Doedens, Ralph
Crime Stoppers Tasmania
El-Mouelhy, Mohamed The Australian Egyptian Forum Council
Doensen, Lynette
Yarra Valley Goat Club Inc
Elias, Peita
Doery, Colin
UnitingCare Kippax
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School P & F Association
Doherty, Barbara
Older Women's Network Qld
Elks, Synthia
Gloucester District U3A
Dohle, Sam
Mulleraterong Centre Inc
Ellingworth, Kellie
MCC Lacrosse Section
Donaldson, Michelle
Kalgoorlie Boulder Auskick
Elliott, David
Sailability Gold Coast
Donnelley, Roger
The Salt Foundation
Ellis, Vivien
Donoghue, Trevor
Indoor Netball Federation of Australia
Gallery Sunshine Everywhere
Doris, Patricia
Elshout, Adrian
Berrima District Historical & Family History Society
South Barwon Community Centre
Douglas, Isla
Elzinga, Jane
Maryborough City Brass Band
Through Road Kindergarten and Children's Centre
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ORGANISATION
Embrey, Scott
Upwey Ferntree Gully Baseball Club
Flynn, Katie
Yamanto Community Kindergarten
Follent, Alicia
Queensland Shelter Inc
Forbes, Joanne
Yorke Peninsula Community Transport Inc
Forde, Penelope
Kinglake Junior Football Club
Forrest, Christina
Babinda Colts Junior Rugby League
Emmanouilidis, Leisha Oatley Public School P & C Association Engel, Dina Miriam
The Jewish Learning Institute
England, Debbie
Carrum Downs Junior Football Club
Enlund, Peter
Operation Cleft Australia
Ettefagh, Roya
Iranian Women Organisation SA
Forrest, Deanne
Evans, Frieda
Darwin Community Legal Service Inc
Hornsby South Public School P & C Committee
Foster, Angela
Evans, Ian
Wollondilly Support & Community Care
Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival
Fowlie, Jamie
Brenbeal Children's Centre
Evans, Michael
Angaston Agricultural Bureau
Fox, Amber
Everett, Dale
Alfredton Rotary Club
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club Inc
Everett, Douglas
Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
Fox, Jennifer
Palliative Care Nurses Australia Inc
Falcon, Heather
Vision Impaired People's Aid Foundation
Franzi, Camilla
Australian Breastfeeding Association - Tuggeranong
Fameli, Loraine
Pegasus Pony Club
Fraser, Diane
Gawler Community House
Farr, Ron
Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival Inc
Fullarton, Jayne
Bass Valley Community Group Inc
Farrington, Michelle
Coopers Burleigh Aquatic Swim Club
Furlanetto, Tina
Creative Broadcasters Limited
Furler, Graeme
Featherston, Peter
Lolly Jar Circus Inc
Neighbourhood Watch Aberfoyle Park & Happy Valley
Ferla, Alicia
Kew Toy Library Inc
Gaffney, Patrice
Tamworth Basketball Association Inc
Ferry, Jenny
Cancer Council Queensland
Gaffney, Patrice
Tamworth Basketball Assoc
Field, Rodney
Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre
Galvin, Joanne
Mount Alvernia College
Fikret, Veli
Williamstown Community and Education Centre
Gamble, Janet
Friends of Paynesville Library Inc
Garden, John
Grange Thistle Football Club
Filer, Rohan
Jewish Care (Victoria) Inc
Gardiner, Jennifer
Files, Judy
CFA Porcupine Ridge Fire Brigade
Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
Gardiner, Stacey
Finitsis, Kate
Probus Club of Innisfail Inc
Womens Information Support & Housing in the North (WISHIN)
Firlus, Billie
Zonta Club of Northern Beaches
Garnett, Katherine
Yoga Australia
Garrard, John
Kenmore Meals on Wheels Inc
Fisher, Eloise
Sunnybank Physical Culture Club
Gaston, Karen
Waroona District High School P & C
Flanagan, Stacy
Culture at Work
Gavens, John
Gateways Support Services
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Gec, Hasib
Maribyrnong Greens Soccer Club
Gregory, John
Coffs Harbour Community Men's Shed Inc
Gee, Oliver
Dunbar Rovers NPL
Grigg, Jan
George, Pam
Turningpoint Church
Foundation for Independence Recreation & Social Training Inc (FIRST)
George, Pamela
TurningPoint Cranbourne
Grigore-Reid, Aurelia
Highlands Community Centres
George, Peter
Echuca Aero Club
Grimes, Elaine
Maida Vale Tennis Club Inc
Ghalebeigi, Aida
Yarra Foundation
Grisinski, Vladimir
Gianarakis, Chas
St. John's Community Care
Western Radio Broadcasdters - STEREO 974
Giddy-Munroe, Carla
Seacombe Softball Club
Grover, Roy
Swan United Football Club
Gilmore, Meredith
CoastFM 963 Central Coast Community Radio
Gund, Sanjay
Westside Circus
Gundlach, Patricia
SkateSA
Glaister, Bob
Phoenix Park Neighbourhood House
Gurman, Alan
Lake Macquarie Classic Boat Association
Gleeson, Sharon
Bendigo Baptist Community Care
Guthrie, Craig
Wongan Hills Golf Club
Godden, Jim
Barmera Moorook Field & Game
Gollan-Foard, Julie
Glenroy Public School P & C
Goodhew, Annette
Guzder, Behram (Barry) Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Haast, Lyn
Brighton Community Garden Education and Resorse Center
Cardwell Meals on Wheels Inc
Hafner, Angela
Goodison, Lisa
Daylesford Community Theatre Inc
Hills Community Aid and Information Services
Hale, Annette
Goodwill, Robert
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre
Mt Evelyn Community Toy Library
Hale, Coleen
Goodwin, Brian
Giralang/Kaleen Men's Shed Inc
Australian Breastfeeding Association Newcastle Hunter Region
Grace, Chris
The Karlee Adams Foundation
Hall, Alison
Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Gracie, Lynne
Kalamunda State Emergency Service
Hall, Carly
Spectrum Journeys Inc
Graham, Maxyne
Berkeley Neighbourhood Centre
Hall, Jeff
Watch Disability Services
Hall, Natasha
Bruthen Lions Club Inc
Graves, Richard
Tatura Film Society
Hallam, Trish
Gunning PA & I Society
Gray, Brett
Valley FM Broadcasters Association
Hamilton, Carol
Community Group of Greenough Inc
Gray, Sharnie
Glenroy Public School P & C
Hamilton, Emma
Victoria Walks
Greatbatch, Garry
Para Hills Community Club
Hamparian, Vahe
Christian Community Aid
Green, Brenda
Goldfields Disabled Sports Inc
Hand, Shirley
CFA Creswick Fire Brigade
Green, Jonny
Alfalfa House Community Food Cooperative
Hankin, Peter
Lakes Entrance Croquet Club Inc
Green, Judith
U3A Sunraysia Inc
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Hann, Katelyn
Cockburn Hawks Ice Hockey Club
Hendry, Kevan
ASLIA (WA)
Hanna, Richard
Herbert, Greg
Roseville Kids Care
Lugarno Peakhurst Uniting Church
Herbert, John
Hanrahan, Catherine
Community Care Beenleigh Districts
Taverners Hill Parents and Citizens Association
Heriot, Dianne
ACT Rescue & Foster
Hanson, Tiana
Waggrakine Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
Hevey, Jim
Altona Senior Citizens Inc
Hewitt, Grant
Childhood Cancer Support
Harathunian, Ara
Bunya Peoples' Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC)
Hibberd, Catherine
Ballarat Childcare Co-operative
Harbick, Pauline
SITE Disability Services
Hickman, Judith
Eley Park Tennis Club
Harrington, Prue
Lawrence Historical Society
Hilder, Martin
Hawkesbury City JRLC
Harris, Pauline
Rockingham Volunteer Sea Rescue Group
Hissey, Daina
Blacksmiths Public School P & C Association
Harris, Tom
Association of Artist Managers
Hochmuth, Fiona
Suited to Success Inc
Hartley, Jodie
Murrabit Advancement Association Inc
Hodgson, Mavis
Greensborough Branch, Australian Red Cross
Hartley, Lynette
Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Hoffman, David
Benwerren
Hogg, Anne
Traralgon Neighbourhood Learning House
Holgate, Chris
Warners Bay Early Learning and Care Centre
Hartnett, Ken
Cancer Council Queensland
Harvey, Michael
FermentTasmania
Hassan, Belinda
Domestic Violence Resource Service (Mackay & Region) Inc
Holland, Bron
Our Ladys's Catholic Primary School P & F
Hatton, Kaye
Wonthaggi Woodcrafters Inc
Holland, Grant
Hawkins, Lesley
Friends of the Hospital
Bentleigh Traders Association Inc (BTA)
Hay, David
Eurobodalla Orchid Club
Hollis, Crystal
Hearle, Beth
Veresdale Scrun State School P & C
Albany Surf Life Saving Club
Heath, Jared
Springvale Monash Legal Service
Holt, Tanya
Manly West Primary P & C Association
Heathcote, Sarah
Choir of High Hopes Hobart Inc
Holton, Mark
Ronald McDonald House Westmead
Heazlewood, Colin (Terry)
Hobsons Bay Community Advancement Co-operative
Holzapfel, Noel
Gympie & District Home for the Aged Inc
Heinrich, Penny
Summit Health
Hong, Jun
Hemphill, Benjamin
Cairns RSL Sub Branch
Engineers Without Borders Victoria Region
Henderer, Jac
Roleystone Gymnastics Club
Hooper, Noela
Cooloola Christian Radio
Henderson, Dianne
The Lions Club of Algester Parkinson
Horman, Damien
Lilydale Ejays Softball Club Inc
Horne, Valerie
Ipswich Softball Association
Henderson, James
The Finnish Friendly Visiting Service (FFVS) Inc
Houghton, Jo
Tacking Point Public School P & C Association
Henderson, Sue
Native ARC Inc
Hounslow, Ross
Kundu Park Community Garden 21
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ORGANISATION
Hrbos, Samantha
Mt Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade
Iyer, Meera
Women's & Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC)
Hrubos, Samantha
Mount Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade
Izzard, Marjorie
Lions Club of Marulan & District Inc
Hughes, Jeff
WA Blue Sky
Jackson, Greg
Hughes, Melissa
North Ringwood Community House Inc
South Cairns Australian Football & Sporting Club
Jackson, John
Darlington Junior Football Club
Hughes, Phil
Rotary e-club of Australia Nomads
Jacob, Joseph
Burwood Seniors Computer Club Inc
Hughes, Stella
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre Inc
James, Ken
Laverton Community Integrated Services
Hulst, Koos
CFA Leonards Hill & District Fire Brigade
James, Sarah
Casterton P&A Society
Humphrey, Annette
Merinda Park Cricket Club Inc
Jaques, Graham
Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak
Humphrey, Derek
Lions Club of Carrara Inc
Jayarajan, John
Hunt, Dan
Beaucare
St Andrew's Uniting Church Mount Isa
Hunter, Deborah
Zephyr Street Performing Arts Community Theatre Inc
Jekabsens, Kath
Romsey Golf Club Inc
Jelinek, Samara
Yangebup Family Centre Inc
Hunter, Michelle
Riverton Scout Group
Jenkin, Helen
CFA Musk Fire Brigade
Hutchison, Debbie
Aldinga Bay Business and Tourism Association
Jenkin, Russ
CFA Glenlyon Group of Fire Brigades
Huxley, Michael
De Quincey Co
Jenkins, Trudi
Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade
Hynes, Ken
Mitiamo Football and Netball Club Inc
Jenner, Diane
Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Service
Ilott, Geraldine
Centre for Contemporary Photography
Jesurajah, Jennifer
The Girls' Brigade Australia
Ingham, Colleen
Mackay Basketball Inc
John Varu, Tikire
Cook Islands Community Language School
Ingham, Craig
Celebrate Mooroolbark Inc
Johnson, David
Innes, Michelle
Laura & District Rodeo & Campdraft Association
Douglas Vale Historic Homestead and Vineyard
Johnson, David
Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
Johnson, Gavin
Cancer Council Queensland
Johnson, Jenny
Glenburn Community Centre
Johnson, Judith
ESA International Alpha Rho Mackay Branch
Johnson, Patricia
Sexual Assault Support Service
Johnson, Shari
Wonthaggi Kinders Inc
Irvine, Allan
Romsey Neighbourhood House
Irvine, Barbara
Moreton Rivers Presbytery
Irwin, Michelle
Michael Hughes Foundation
Ismail, Ross
Bladder and Bowel Health Australia Inc
Isoardi, Julie
Stones Corner Community Kindergarten
Iturrieta, Nicole
CREGA-Melbourne
Johnston, Elaine
Ivkovic, Julia
The Deli Women & Children's Centre
Community Life Batemans Bay Inc
Jones, Charmaine
Tenants' Union of NSW
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Jones, Harvey
103.9HopeFM Community Radio
Lagahit, Melinda
Geraldton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Jones, Leslie
The Bushfire Foundation Inc
Lahm, Frank
Dederang Picnic Race Club
Jones, Meeka
North Cairns Tigers Australian Football and Sporting Club
Lamacraft, Freya
Rover Scouts SA
Jones, Nathan
Lansley, Helen
Revesby Workers Football Club
Touch Football Specialised Inc
Jordaan, Tilane
Larcombe, Angus
Dance Health Alliance
Moranbah State School P & C
Kaiser, Vicki
Larmour, Garry
Lions Club of Charlton Inc
CFA Mollongghip Fire Brigade
Kalker, Jo
Lassemillante, Paul
Darwin Chorale
Marie Chandler Playgroup
Lauf, Karen
Women in Super
Laug, Barbara
Lilydale Assist
Laurence, Dean
Nutrition Australia Vic
Kaltenrieder, PhiLippe Blackwood Basin Group Inc Kang, Chuentat
GJS Intellectual Company Australia
Kay, Karina
Toukley Preschool Kindergarten
Law, Chris
Kayser, Margaret
St Vincent De Paul Conference Murray Bridge
St Vincent de Paul Society, Kadina/Wallaroo/Moonta Conference
Lyden, Cynthia
St Vincent de Paul
Kazuno, Catriona
Families Supporting Families
Leatherbarrow, Rachel The Raaf Army Navy Community House
Keegan, Nicole
Footscray Lacrosse Club
Lee, Chris
Fisher's Ghost Youth Orchestra
Kennedy, Peter
Brisbane Chorale
Lee, Ian
Kent, Christine
Rotary Club of Southern Mitchell
Pirie Community Radio Broadcasters Inc (Trax FM)
Lee, Mei
Kerr, Adam
St Augustine's Anglican Church Moreland
Greythorn Early Childhood Centre
Lee, Michael
Little Things for Tiny Tots
Kerr, James
Hawks Ice Hockey Club
Lees, Katrina
King, Howard
Willing Older Workers W.O.W! Inc
Jesmond Early Education Centre
Lees, Pelham
King, Keren
Yoga Tools for Schools Inc
Kariwara District Scout Association
King, Leslie
Yarraglen Rural Fire Brigade
Leeson, Zacary
Leading Youth Forward
Kingston, Ian
Dungog Menshed Inc
Leggo, Ian
Byron Youth Service
Koulouris, John
Advocacy for Inclusion
Lehmann, Max
Cancer Council Queensland
Krisa, Helen
Fawkner Community House
Leith, Morag
RESULTS Australia
Kronk, Liza
Werribee Bears Rugby League Club
Lenagan, John
Australia New Guinea Fishes Association - ANGFA
Kugel, Roslyn
Mundubbera Community Development Association
Lennon, Deb
CoastFM 963 Central Coast Community Radio
Kugel, Roslyn
Mundubbera Family Day Care
Leonard, Denise
Glenlyon Progress Association
Kumar, Rose
Human and Hope Association
Leonard, Irene
Healesville Tennis Club
Labrooy, Robin
1st Beaumont Scout Group
Lester, Garth
Forest Hill Community Development Assn Inc
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Letchford, Caroline
Australasian Association for Managers of Volunteers
Lynch, Kristyn
Talbot CFA
Letts, Gordon
Woolgoolga and District Retirement Village Ltd
Lynch, Maree
Clarence Town School of Arts Hall Committee
Lewicki, Wendy
Lythall, Delma
Cairns Choral Society Inc
Mitta Valley Inc
Lewis, Phil
Macdougall, Bernadette
Whitsunday Netball Association
Central Coast Bombers
Leyonhjelm, Scott
St John's Netball Club
Mackenzie, Katrina
Licciardello, Rosanna
Cancer Council Queensland
ICYS Ipswich Community Youth Service Inc
Lienert, Hannah
Arno Bay Community Sporting Association
Macmurray, Connor
Colo Vale Parents and Citizens Association
Lilly, Tracy
PFLAG Perth Inc
MacSloy, Rob
Butterfly & Other Invertebrates Club Inc
Lind, Denni
Southern Cross Kids' Camps
Macura, Andjela
One Woman Project
Link, Peter
Outlook (Vic)
MacWhirter, Ian
BLINDSIDE art space
Little , Jan
CoastFM 963 Central Coast Community Radio
Maddocks, Tim
Ninti One
Little, Jillian
Wandoan Show Society
Mahony, Mary Jane
Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast
Lloyd, Sarah
Tutti Arts Inc
Makhlouf, Marina
StreetMed Incorported Homeless Support Team
Lloyd, Trent
White Rock Junior Rugby League Inc
Maree, Janine
Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club
Lobert, Bernie
Yarra Valley ECOSS
Marris, Richard
Grass Valley Bush Fire Brigade
Lodge, Duncan
Ice Hockey Western Australia
Marshall, Ange
Montrose Vikings Basketball Club
Logan, Ellen
Cancer Council Queensland
Marshall, Brian
Forever Friends Animal Rescue
Lomas, Brian
Hume Community Housing Association
Marshall, Kevin
East Keilor Sustainability Street Community Garden
Lonergan, Brian
St Pius X Primary School
Marshallsea, Graeme
Lonergan, Katy
St Pius X Primary School
Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club
Looker, Kate
Whittlesea Community House
Martin, Deborah
Circular Keys Chorus
Lopez, Shannon
Adelaide Roleplaying Community Inc
Martin, Kevin
Children's Cancer Foundation
Martin, Timothy
The Water Well Project
Love, Josephine
Aboriginal Children's Advancement Society
Maskell, Jan
Modbury Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
Loveridge, Rebecca
The University of Melbourne Medical Students' Society
Mason, Theresa
Central Coast Community Women's Health Centre
Lovett, Grant
Sydney Story Factory
Mathai, Sulal
Luafalealo, Margaret
Victoria Samoan Advisory Council Inc
Nightcliff Arts, Music and Culture Inc
Mathewson, Gillian
Gaythorne Community Kindergarten
Moreton Downs State School P & C Association
Matthews, Donna
melanomaWA
Luck, Katia Luppino, Angela 24
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Matthews, Julie
Glen Waverley Red Cross Branch
McKenzie, Lindsay
Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade
Mattiazzo, Kathlyn
McLean, Col
Phoenix House
Kidman Park Scout Group
Maude, Lis
McLean, Joyce
Quota International Sydney Inc
Frankston Peninsula Carers
Mawer, Ruth
Rosebery Community House Inc
McPharlin, Andrew
Saint Vincent De Paul Elizabeth North Conference
May, Harry
McQueen, Anne
The Rotary Club of Dapto
Nepean District Historical Society Inc
McQuillen, Gordon
Maffra RSL Sub-Branch Inc
Mazzone, Nicole
Cat Adoption Foundation
Mee, Julie-Anne
McAllister, Donna
Technical Aid to the Disabled Qld Inc (TADQ)
Reachout Mobile Resource Unit
McBeath, Katrina
Reclink Australia
Meier, Ross
Bowen Old People's Home Society T/A Murroona Gardens
McCallum, Audrey
Waverley Community and Seniors Centre Association
Metcalf, Alex
Beauaraba Living
McCallum, Natalie
Mewett, Barry
Kippax Uniting Church
Rosewood and District Community Kindergarten
Meyer, Blake
McColl, Carolyn
Central Victorian Axemen's Association Inc
Meals on Wheels NSW
McConchie, Ros
Bunbury State Emergency Service
Michael, Linda
The Grange Public School P & C
McCoombes, Lynette
Ipswich Historical Society inc
Mildern, Margaret
McCormick, Neville
Junction Support Services
Western Port Community Support
McCredden, Teresa
Bannockburn Football & Netball Club
Millar, Pamela
Baldivis Children's Forest
Millear, Amanda
Reinforce Inc
McCubbin, Neil
2nd Casino Scout Group
Miller, Amparo
McDermott, Dianne
Advance Ardlethan
International Women's Group Inc
McDonald, Raelene
Cancer Council Queensland
Miller, Bernie
Pinkett Recreation Management Committee
McDonald, Trevor (Jock)
Lions Club of Yarrawonga Inc
Miller, Gailene
Riverview Neighbourhood Watch
McDougall, Robert
Kangaroos Junior Rugby League Club
Miller, Glenn
AusCam Freedom Project
McElligott, Iain
WINGS of Hope
Miller, Kerrianne
Talbot Kindergarten
McGarry, Jean
Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance
Miller, Peter
Weipa Community Care Association Inc
McGilvray, Carly
Wingham Brush Public School P & C
Mills, Chris
Umbrella Studio Association
Minahan, Ruth
McGuinness, Janine
Working It Out Inc
Red Cross Australia Blackburn Branch
McHugh, Ian
Parramatta District Men's Shed
Missen, Alison
Woodside & District Football Netball Club
Mckenna, Rachel
Tantrum
Mitchell, Karen
McKenna, Sue
Debra Australia Ltd
Scouts SA - 1st Gilberton Scout Group
McKenzie, Debbie
Victoria Point State School P & C
Mizzeni, Gareth
CFA Kooroocheang Werona Fire Brigade
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Molesworth, Mark
Montrose Therapy & Respite Services
Neale, Philip
Elmore & District Machinery Field Days
Moloney, Jonathan
Nillumbik & Banyule Community Legal Centre Inc
Nelsen, Karen
Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade
Monkman, Stephen
Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre
New, Michelle
Monopoli, Trena
Lil' Adelaide Rollers
Australian Resource Centre for PTSD
Moore, Danny
RSPCA Darwin
Newton, Rose-Marie
QCWA Gregory Branch
Moran, Tim
Moonee Ponds Bowling Club
Nguyen, Kim
Notting Hill Community Association
Morrell, Kade
Monaro Community Access Service
Nguyen, Kim
Bauhaus Ultimate
Morrell, Kade
Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre
Nicoll, Clyde
Cabanda Care Inc
Niland, Shauna
Good Samaritan Housing
Morris, Sue
Glen Iris Cricket Club
Noor, Samuel
Yass Valley Men's Shed Inc
Morrish, Michelle
Roxy Theatre Ouyen
Norris, Patrick
Tuberous Sclerosis Australia
Morrison, Judy
Bellingham Progress Association Inc
Nuttall, Jim
Burdekin Singers & Theatre Company
Morse, Andrew
Mount Eliza Neighbourhood House
Nyatsambo, Julie
Forrestfield United Soccer Club
Mosca, Rachelle
Barriburn Preschool
O'Brien, David
Sacred Heart Mission
Moses, Bedron (Bud)
Community Minds Inc
O'Brien, David
The Lions Club of Diamond Valley
Moses, Katherine
Suara Jaya Balinese Gamelan Ensemble
O'Brien, Lorraine
The F Project
Moss, Bill
O'brien, Robert
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre
Cheltenham Community Centre
Mottershead, Dione
O'Connor, Clare
Bamboo Micro Credit Inc
Margaret River Primary School
Mullen, Kevin
O'Connor, Leanne
St Vinvent de Paul Society
Whitelion
Muller, Julie
O'Connor, Petrina
Surf Life Saving QLD North Barrier Branch Inc
The Rock & District Meals and Community Organisation
Muller, Ken
O'Dea, Chris
Lions Club of Angle Vale Inc
CFA Ullina Fire Brigade
Murphy, Don
O'Dea, Christine
Lions Club of Angle Vale
Stawell Racing Club
Murray, Lisa
O'Dell, Janet
1st Mirboo North Scout Group
Soroptimist International Victoria Inc
Mutch, Sue
Esperance Football Club
O'Donnell, Mark
Youth Music Venture
Nabulsi, Ahmed
Gippsland Australian Muslim Community Inc
O'Donnell, Pam
Goldfields Women's Refuge
Nairn, Moria
O'Halloran, Justin
Carrum Surf Life Saving Club
Cancer Council Queensland
Nankivell-rowell, Kim
O'Hara, Matt
Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
Nash, Steve
O'Loughlin, Sheryl
Comets Baseball Club
Innisfail Youth and Family Care Inc
Nasmyth, Thomas
Australian American Association Brisbane
O'Neill, Dianne
Women Sport Australia
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
O'Neill, Gillian
VCFS 22q11 Foundation t/as 22q Foundation Australia & NZ
Parrish, Margarita
Food4Everyone's Children
O'Shea, Paul
Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club Inc
Parry, Kevin
Southern Districts Support Association
Ojou, Bongere
Ethiopan Anyuak Association
Parsapour, Nafise
Iranian Bushwalkers
Olive, Megan
Yangebup Knights Junior Ball Club
Parsons, Robert
Dalby and District Show Society Cancer Council Queensland
Oliver, Val
Eastgate Church
Pascoe, Elizabeth Joyce
Orchard, Alan
Caloundra Local Ambulance Committee
Pascoe, Vanessa
Northern Darebin Combined Kindergarten Association
Osborn, Kevin
South Australia Friends of Parks Inc
Patterson, Louise
Tascare Society for Children Inc
Pattle, Ray
Guildford CFA
Osborn, Vicky
Morwell Neighbourhood House & Learning Centre
Paverd, Samantha
Esperance Ultimate Frisbee Club Inc
Osborne, Camilla
Landcare NT
Pavletich, Theresa
Osinski, Nathan
Baldivis Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service
St Arnaud Neighbourhood House Inc
Paxton, Michael
Ough, Jennifer
Cat Welfare Society Inc
Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Employment Network Inc
Paine, Vivian
Lynbrook Residents Association
Payne, Beryl
Richmond Community Services
Painter, Ian
CareWorks
Pegler, Gloria
Pal, Gyaneshwar
Hindu Society of NSW
Australian Action on Preeclampsia
Palatsides, Themy
Narre Community Learning Centre Inc
Pelchen, John
Foundation 61 Inc
Pelle, Dominic
Palmer, Colleen
Lions Club of Toowoomba West Inc
Autism Advisory and Support Service
Pennifold, Gary
Palmer, David
Hobart Football Club
St Vincent De Paul Tea Tree Gully Conference
Palmer, Ian
Maritime Pistol Club of NSW Inc
Penny, Anita
Pamphlis, Arnold
Wyndham Track and Field Club Inc
Southern Cross Catholic School Parents and Friends Association
Percy, Angela
Hobart Playback Theatre Inc
Perks, Hugh
UTS Australian Football Club
Perpoli, Rhonda
Ficifolia Community Garden
Perrin, Robyn
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery
Papalia, Melveen
Leschenault Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
Paragreen, Robert
Foster War Memorial Arts Centre Committee of Management
Parker, Jeff
Murrayland Turners Inc
Perry, Patricia
Cancer Council Queensland
Parker, Julia
Transport Development & Solutions Alliance Inc
Petroff, Tina
Waterlily Community Playscape Inc
Parker, Stephen
Hay Park United Soccer Club
Petz, Anne
Parkinson, Eddy
Payneham Toastmasters Club
Arts and Culture Goldfields Association
Parrish, Kathy
Mackay Kindergarten and Preschool
Pfitzner, Karen
1st Taperoo Sea Scouts (Scouts SA) 27
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NAME
ORGANISATION
Philpot, Kelly
Warrnambool Toy Library
Puckey, Chris
Phipps, Deb
Care For Hedland Environmental Association Inc
Melbourne Singers of Gospel (Heaven on Earth Gospel Inc)
Puri, Anil
NADO
Pich, Vannica
Adelaide University Cambodian Student Club
Quicke, Janine
Harvey Community Radio 96.5fm
Pillay, Jessie
Ninti One
Quinn, Adam
Macarthur Legal Centre
Pinter, Rose
Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
Radclyffe-Smith, Rick
Cockburn Hawks Ice Hockey Club
Pinto, Tracey
Giralang Primary School P & C Association
Ralston, Ann
CFA Glen Park Fire Brigade
Pizzey, Iain
Scleroderma Victoria
Rankin, Helen
Hexham Community Association
Pizzey, William
Kallista The Patch Firebrigade
Ray, Murray
Plant, Lyn
Trudewind Road Neighbourhood House Inc
Swan Hill Neighbourhood House
Read, Tony
Plath, Lea
Cairns Motorcycle Club Inc
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Association Tasmania
Plummer, Helen
Woolgoolga Regional Community Garden
Redenbach , Ian
Hear our Heart Ear Bus Project and Dubbo District Deaf Club
Plummer, Rick
Dromana Australia Day Committee Inc
Rees, Vanessa
Boulder Speedway Association Inc
Poole, Margaret
Cancer Council Queensland
Reid, Kylie
Palmerston and Regional Basketball Association
Popo, Celina
Kentish Lifelong Learning and Care Inc
Reily, Graeme
Altona Laverton Historical Society Inc
Porter, Melanie
Proserpine State Primary School P & C Association
Rennie, Gary
West Torrens District Cricket Club
Power, Danny
Aspley State School Parents' & Citizens' Association
Revell, Keith
Protect All Children Today (PACT)
Powlett, Rebecca
Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand South East Queensland Division
Rex, Liz
Lioness Club of Cairns
Rhubos, Samantha
Mount Helena Voluntary Bush Fire Brigade
Pownall, Jacqui
Townsville City Netball Association
Rial, Sarah
Tumbarumba Rodeo Inc
Pragasam, Manjula
Rotary Club of North Melbourne
Richards, Ronda
Nagambie On Water Festival Inc
Preston, Kara
The Earlville Tennis Club Inc
Richardson, David
Interchange Illawarra
Price, Kathryn
Midwest Soccer Association
Richdale, Owen
Price, Maureen
4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association, Qld Inc
Speech Pathology Students' Society
Rick, Marie
Pryn, Mark
Brainlink Services
Sir William Hudson Memorial Centre
Prytherch, Lynne
Rollingstone & District Community Association
Righton, Michelle
Katherine Athletics Centre
Riley, Kathleen
Prytherch, Lynne
Rollingstone & District Seniors
Badger Creek Hall Committee of Management
Rimmer, Cheron
Mentone Mordialloc Art Group Inc
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NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Riordan, Jacinta
Holsworthy Family Group
Royle, Tom
Macedon Rural Fire Brigade
Ritchie, Caroline
Kinglake Ranges Children's Centre
Rush, Michael
Gungahlin College P & C
Robbins, Justin
Russell, Antonia
1st Rowville Scout group
Tea Tree Gully City Soccer Club
Roberts, Margaret
Russell, John
CFA Franklinford Fire Brigade
Woady Yaloak Historical Society Inc
Russell, William (Bill)
Rotary Club of Harvey
Roberts, Michelle
Rangers Netball Club
Rutherford, Robert
Lions Club of Rye
Robertson, Marg
Rotary Club of Bunbury Inc
Ryan, Patrick
Dismantle
Robertson, Merinda
Zoe Support Australia
Saint, Stuart
Tea Tree Gully Gymsports
Robertson, Paul
McCallums Hill Public School
Salisbury, Holly
Acacia Avenue Preschool
Robinson, Alan
Maleny District Sport And Recreation Club Inc
Salter, Charlton
Human and Hope Association
Salter, Geoff
Maillot Jaune Inc
Robinson, Margie
Leaning Tree Community School Inc
Sandbach, James
Mixed Nuts Media
Robson, Barbara
Maida Vale Baptist Church Inc
Sanders, Jan
Palmerston 50+ Club
Rochaix, Barbara
Qutoa International of Campbelltown Inc
Sasso, Maria
Canning City Football Club
Saxby, Susan
Plattsburg Public School
Roe, Val
Trinity Baptist Church Inc
Scales, Aaron
RoadSafe North East
Rogers, Julie
Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW)
Scharley, Walter
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre
Rosato, Maria
Warragul and West Gippsland Agricultural Show Inc
Schipp, Darren
Rose, Nick
Northern Rivers Community Foundation
Jumbunna Community Preschool and Early Intervention Centre
Schmidt, Barbara
Beautiful Minds Community Committee
Schnellbeck, Anthony
CFA Glenlyon Fire Brigade
Schoninger, Marjorie
Port Hacking Potters Group
Schulz, Vernon
East End Coordination Group
Scott, Alison
Kith and Kin
Scott, Wayne
Way Out West Broadcasters Inc
Searle, Vicki
Kogan & District Rural Fire Brigade
Sebire, Lyn
Bendigo and District Concert Band Inc
Sedgeway, Gail
Australian Lacrosse Referees Association
Seibel, Lorraine
Cancer Council Queensland
Seymour, Teresa
Open Door Neighbourhood House Inc
Seysener, Frank
Raymond Terrace Men's Shed
Ross, Darren
Greta Football/Netball Club
Ross, Julie
National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
Ross, Matthew
Belford Oaks Community Childrens Centre
Roughley, Brain
Granville Multicultural Community Centre Inc
Rouhan, Emily
Ocean Grove Toy Library
Rouse, Pauline
Ingle Farm Scout Group
Rowe, Brian
CFA Creswick Group of Fire Brigades
Rowe, Damian
Ivanhoe Children's Community Co-operative
Rowley, Lisa
The Rotary club of Mount Gambier West
Rowohlt, Jude
Daglish Tennis Club
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Shalash, Phoebe
Meals @ the Bridge Lifeline Inc
Smith, Graham
Shankland, Melanie
Traralgon Imperials Cricket Club
Albany Creek Masters Swimming
Sharouni, Karen
Yun Hap Taekwondo Club
Smith, Heather
Waterloo Bush Fire Brigade
Sharp, Cheryl
Colo Vale Public School P & C
Smith, James
FBi Radio
Sharp, Colin
Beelerup Bush Fire Brigade
Smith, Julie
Romsey Mechanics Institute
Sharp, Jason
Loci Environment & Place Inc
Smith, Karen
Pine Rivers State High School P & C Association
Shaw, Andrea
East Sale Family Group
Smith, Leila
Warburton Tennis Club
Shaw, Darren
HIllside Football Club
Smith, Lorraine
iDareU
Shepherd, Joy
Colo Shire Family History Group Inc
Smith, Louise
Birkdale South State School
Shields Jones, Christine
Victorian Scottish Union Inc
Smith, Margaret
The Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc
Shields, Sam
Standing Tall in Hamilton Inc
Smith, Michelle
Tully Horse Performance Centre Inc
Shipard, Sarah
Warragul Scout Group
Smith, Tiffany
Diamond Valley Baptist Church
Shorten, John
Yarrawonga Mulwala Men's Shed Inc
So, Marianna
Western College
Siemsen, Katrina
Kootingal and District Preschool Inc
Sodomka, Marc
Connecting Foster Carers SA Inc
Simons, Roger
Focus on the Family Australia
Sok, Ay Phin
Adelaide University Cambodian Student Club
Simpson, Colin Simmo HAPPY YESS
Somerford, Marita
Wembley Netball Club
Simpson, Denise
Greenway Tenants Group
Soo, Soh Ann
Deep Creek Preschool
Sinclair, Alan
Suncare Community Services
Sorbello, Christine
Sing, Stevo
Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC
Bundaberg Community Kindergarten
Singh, Michael
Australian National Sikh Sports and Cultural Council
Southwell, Ian (Nuggett)
Charlton Bowling Club Inc
Singh, Win Marlar
Brockman Community House
Spence, Kathie
Gunnedah Family & Children's Services
Skinnon, Ashwind
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre Inc
Spencer, Tracey
Mundingburra State School P & C Association
Slack-Smith, Bridgett
Care Goondiwindi
Spina, Belinda
Slaven, Ann
Glen Forrest Volunteer Bushfire Brigade
North Queensland Cricket Association
Spinazzola, Katrina
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club
Slipper, Paul
Seaford Community Centre Inc
Spranklin, Geoffrey
Sloan, Cameron
Milligan: Community Learning & Resource Centre
Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club
Stalling, Yvonne
Smart, Steph
Boxwood Hill Combined Sports Club & Ladies Auxiliary
ADRA Community Centre Logan
Standen, Sarah
Umbrella Studio Association
Smedley, Neil
Tatiara Men's Shed Inc
Stanley, Barbara
Smith, Anthony
Benella Racing Club
North Pines Sports & Social Club Inc
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NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Stansbury, Ian
Redhead Men's Shed
Taplin , Megan
Skye Children's Co-operative
Stanton, Roger
Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre
Taranto, Kerry
Cairns City Lions AFL Club
Starrett, Anna
WEA Hunter
Taylor, Bev
Hinterland District Netball Association
Stephenson, Paul
The Unicorn Foundation
Taylor, Fionn
Inner Sydney Voice
Sterling, Bruce
Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra Inc
Taylor, Paul
Albany Junior Soccer Association
Stevens, Nicole
Sapphires Netball Club
Teale, Suzanne
Down Syndrome NSW
Stiles, Sharon
Jurien Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
Temby, Dorothy
Murray Brige Uniting Church
Stock AM, Julian
Templeton, Polly
Triathlon ACT
Order Of Australia Association Victoria Branch
Thayer, Lyn
Rye Community House Inc
Stoneham, Lisa
Highett Neighbourhood Community House
Thomas, Fred
Red House Group Inc
Thomas, Judy
Welcome to Australia Ltd
Stoward, Felicity
The Animal Rehoming Service Inc
Thompson, Alfina
Share the Dignity Limited
Stratford, Graeme
BeefBank Ltd
Thompson, Kenneth
Gippsland Community Radio (3GCR...Gippsland FM)
Streten, Jas
Friends of Talbot and Henkel Streets
Thomson, Mark
Echuca Moama Theatre Company Inc
Stuckenschmidt, Georgena
Regional Academy of Cycling Excellence
Thornton, Michele
Australasian Gypsy Horse Society
Subasic, Mensija
Australian Bosnian Women's Association "Zena Zeni"
Thrum, Ray
Karramomus Hall and Recreation Reserve
Sullivan, Jason
Charleville Bowls Club
Tierney, Kath
Sun, Yu
Span Community House Inc
McAuley Community Services for Women
Sunderland, Kirsty
Bermagui Preschool Cooperative Society Limited
Tighe, Len
Gympie Meals on Wheels
Tilbury, Nigel
Two Rocks Social Badminton Group West Gambier Football Club
Sutherland, Leanne
Laura's Place Family Support
Sutton, Brent
Northern Oval Committee of Management
Tilley, Colleen
Sutton, Lynette
HOOFS2010 Brumby Rescue / Sanctuary
Todd, Kirsty
Wandin Preschool
Swain, Ian
Northern Midlands RSL Sub Branch
Tolra, Daniel
Hands on Art
Tomasetti, Gary
Lyrebird Villages for the Aged Inc
Tomkins, Bob
Eurobodalla Seniors Computer Users Group (EuroSCUG)
Timpano-Hair, Caterina Tugun Surf Life Saving Club
Taggart, Dora
Christ's True Light Church
Tai, Kevin
Spur Afrika Australia
Talbot, David
Mental Health Foundation ACT
Tomlins, Kerry
Tan, Rodney
SHINE (A Division of the Andrew Dean Fildes Foundation Ltd)
Country Women's Association of NSW
Toohey, Vicki
Burdekin Touch Association
Toor, Jarar Ali
The Peshawar School for Peace 31
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ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Torrisi, Lydia
Donnybrook Tennis Club Inc
Walsh, Andrew
Tourell, Mietta
One Woman Project
Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia
Townsend, Allan
The Laggan Memorial Hall Committee
Walsh, Pat
Millmerran and District Historical Society Inc
Tranter, Pam
Cancer Council Queensland
Walton, Gregory
Cardiff District Men's Shed Inc
Trott, Lesley
Eastern Goldfields BMX Club Inc
Wanner, Kylie
Niagara Park Public School
Warner, Tracy
1st Tyabb Scout Group
Truran, Graham
Rushworth Community House
Warnock, Allan
Gold Coast Woodturners Inc
Tubb, David
Orange Sky
Warren, Jaimee
Med Moves
Tucker, Malcolm
Wagga Wagga Meals on Wheels
Warren, Tracy
Goodna Youth Services Inc
Turnbull, Carmen
Warrian, Cyndy
Cancer Council Queensland
Candelo Adult Riding Club
Turner, Cate
The Older Women's Network Australia Inc
Watson, Barry
Victorian Men's Shed Association
Turpie-Johnstone, Janet
Watson, Darren
Hub Netball Club
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place
Watson, Robert
Uber, Charles
The Sharehouse Community Group Inc
Hazelwood Jeeralang Community Association
Watson, Wayne
Flowerdale Landcare Inc
Vaine Keu, David
Cook Island Community Services
Watt, David
Resolution Institute
Watts, Dianne
Van Emmerloot, John
Swan Districts Teeball Association
Eastern Goldfields Squash Racquets Association
Wauchope, Leon
Bakers Creek Tigers AFC
Van Rooijen, Helen
Eyre Writers
Webb, Alison
Urunga Bellinger Valley Little Athletics
Webb, Kathleen
Ravenshoe & District Meals on Wheels
Wedding, Nyssa
Adelaide Tritons Water Polo Club Inc
Weedon, Monique
2nd Toowoomba Scout Group
Welch, Jan
Quota International Club of Maleny
Varcoe-Cocks, Mandy Seawinds Community Hub Vargo, Robin
The East African Fund
Venkatraman Iyer, Viswanathan
Sewa International Australia Inc
Vidray, Antony
The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Australia
Viitala, Kerrie-ann
ASLIA Victoria
Virenius, Deborah
Australasian Federation of Finnish Socities and Clubs
Wellburn, Cheryl
Windy Harbour Volunteer Marine Rescue
Vyas, Ashish
Sewa Australia Inc
Werfel, Kelly
The Burton Community Centre
Walker, Anthea
Rotary Club of Salisbury
West, Sherryn
Langri Tangpa Centre
Walker, Nicole
Happy Head Foundation Ltd
Western, Brian
The Lions Club of Bull Creek Inc
Wall, Gloria
Mildura Show Society
Weston-Jones, Pat
Wallwork, Raymond
Unanderra Figtree Area Residents Associaiton Inc
Uniting Care Casino Transport Team
Wezenbeek, Annet
Sweet Adelines Australia
Whear, Paul
Ipswich Crime Stoppers Volunteer Area Committee
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NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
Wheatley, Janet
CFA Hepburn Fire Brigade
Woltersdorf, Mara
White, David
Riverwoos/Punchbowl Anglican Church
CentaVic ESL Educational Services Inc
Wood, Beverley
Logan West Meals on Wheels
White, Josie
Currajong P & C / Currajong Outside Hours School Care
Wood, Jenni
Birralee Gymnastics Inc
Whitfield, Jane
Narrabeen Lakes Public School Parents & Citizens Association
Woodall, Amy
Maroondah Preschool
Woodrow, Ray
Whiting, Tallulah
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation
Warwick & District Archers Association Inc
Woods, Luke
Mount Martha Life Saving Club
Whitmore, Gordon
Glyde-In Community Learning Centre Inc
Woodward, John
Tweed Palliative Support
Woodward, Toni
Cancer Council Queensland
Wilbraham, David
Seawinds Nursery Volunteers
Wootten, Michael
Children Australia Inc
Wild, Steven
Ronald McDonald House Adelaide
Worrall, Reen
American River Progress Association
Wild, Susan
Molong Advancement Group Inc
Worsley, Mark
Hobart Dog Training Club
Wilgress, Jacqueline
Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc
Wright, Gordon
St Arnaud RSL Sub-branch
Wright, Janet
Watch This Space
Wilkins, David
Swan Hill Jockey Club
Wright, Michael
Harris Park Community Centre
Wilkinson, Robert
Newcastle Men's Shed
Wruck, Lisa
Coorparoo SS P & C
Willard, Patrica
Robertson School of Arts
Wu, Tina
Williams, Brendan
Terang & District Racing Club
WADAC (Women's Alcohol & Drug Advisory Centre)
Williams, Geoff
Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
Wyatt, Bethwyn
Geraldton Junior Soccer Association
Williams, Joshua
Rosamond Bowling Club
Xavier, Brydan
Melbourne Wranglers Wrestling Club Inc
Williams, Karl
Prosper Australia
Yates, Melissa
Netball Northern Territory
Williams, Sally
West Australian Team Penners Association
Yelds, Gitta
Mission Arts
Williams, Taina
Proserpine Historical Museum Society Inc
Yolcu, Hamit
Australian Relief Organisation
You Wu, Eunice
Melbourne Population Health Student Association
Young, John
Canoeing Victoria
Younger, Louise
Jones Hill State School Parents and Citizens Association
Yuen, Richard
SMASH Inc
Zero Patience, Amy Patience
Bunbury Roller Derby
Zhu, Bonnie
Yongala Preschool Inc
Ziebell, Cameron
Serell Street Kindergarten
Wills, Anne
Rochester Community House
Wilson, Deirdre
Hope Reins
Wilson, Phillip
CFA Burrumbeet Fire Brigade
Wisnewski, Annette
Central Queensland Rescue Helicopter Services
Withers, Ann-Margret
Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities
Wolfe, Lynelle
Victoria Park State School P & C
Wolff, Barry
Golden Beach Progress Association Inc 33
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NAME
ORGANISATION
NAME
ORGANISATION
McCallum, Natalie
Rosewood & District Kindergarten and Preschool Association
Taylor, Kerry
Earnshaw State Collete Parents & Citizens Association
McPherson, JulieAnne
Thomsen, Ron
Meals on Wheels Central Coast
The North West Grampians Branch of the Lions Club of Horsham
Timpano-Hair, Caterina
Tugun Surf Life Saving Club
Mechanic, Kyle
Yatala Automotive
Traino, Daniella
Mitchell, Karen
Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)
1st Gilberton Scouts
Moore, Danny
Trivett, Geraldine
Stephens Croquet Club
RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch Inc
Vy, Wathnak
Moriconi, Maria
Adelaide University Cambodian Student Club
Twin Cities Life
Moule, Leslie
Wang, Qian
Heathmont East Preschool Inc
Mundoo State School Parents & Citizens Association
Wasiliev, Amelia
Long Jetty Locals Inc
O'Malley, Jessica
Busselton Jetty Inc
Wilkinson, Cassandra
Inner West Roller Derby League
Parker, Katie
Rawcus Theatre Company
Williams, Tim
Lakes Baptist Church Gorokan
Perks, Hugh
UTS Australian Football Club
Woodward, Leah
Pye, Sean
Chapel Hill State School P & C Association
Melrose Football Club
Quinn, Andrew
Zhu, Bonnie
Yongala Preschool
Open Doors Youth Service Inc
Reeves, Andrew
Studio ARTES Northside Limited
Reilly, Graeme
Altona Laverton Historical Society Inc
Robinosn, Lorel
Friends of Kevin Hoffman Walk Inc
Saxby, Susan
Plattsburg Public School P & C Association
Sentance, Alison
ABC Foundation
Spina, Belinda
North Queensland Cricket Association
Stansbury, Ian
Redhead Men's Shed
Stevenson, Melinda
Plumtree Children's Services Inc
Stubbs, Daniel
Blind Citizens Australia
Subasic, Mensija
Australian Bosnian Women's Association "Zena Zeni" Inc
Tai, Kevin
Spur Afrika Australia Limited
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ABOUT: NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR BANKING Communities are at the core of CommBank’s vision to excel at securing and enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses and communities. For more than 100 years, we’ve been supporting Australian communities including the not-forprofit organisations that help to sustain and strengthen them. In your world it’s the people that make the difference, and that’s true in our world as well. Our goal is to help drive efficiencies that will deliver maximum benefit to your cause.
A partnership with a difference We’re focused on continuing to redefine the modern banking relationship with our not-for-profit clients, providing each with the ability to access and leverage resources that would often be beyond their financial reach. These resources include: • The latest technology and products to help reduce
administration, get funds into your organisation faster and stay in real-time control of funds.
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• Dedicated Innovation Labs, innovation teams and
not-for-profit innovation specialists to support your organisation deliver both new and existing services. • Think tanks and masterclasses featuring the latest
in design thinking methodologies. • A range of training programs and expert consulting
teams including cybersecurity and data analytics.
Specialist Bankers CommBank’s national team of not-for-profit sector bankers have been specifically accredited in notfor-profit banking. Our specialist team are the only bankers in Australia who have taken their knowledge of the not-for-profit sector to the next level, studying for the Institute of Community Directors Australia’s Diploma of Business (Governance). Together these programs continue to deepen the specialised knowledge and expertise of the team, enabling us to work in close partnership with community organisations
Find out more If you’re interested in taking your organisation or community group beyond the traditional banking relationship, contact Julienne Price, Head of Not-forProfit Sector banking at julienne.price@cba.com.au
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Australian Institute of Grants Management
The best-practice governance network for the members of Australian not-for-profit boards, committees and councils, and the senior staff who work alongside them.
Information, inspiration and education for government, philanthropic and corporate grant makers.
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Software and data science for revolutionary grant makers.
The best place to go to get information on grants and fundraising in Australia.
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GiveNow.com.au
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