Patrick Gallagher has been installed as the new President of Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy.
The Presidents’ Changeover lunch was held on September 24, attended by Legatees, partners and a number of guests including Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Member for Wyong, David Harris, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and guest of honour, Mark Donaldson.
While the President’s Changeover normally occurs every two years, because of COVID-19 it had been three years since the last changeover of Presidents.
Outgoing President was John George.
The program followed a long tradition, with an address by Mark Donaldson, recently returned from attending the Queen’s funeral, who was cared for by Legacy as a child after his father, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away.
There was also a short video message from former Governor General Peter Cosgrove, himself a Legatee.
The changeover was possibly the last event to be held in Legacy Hall, with a move to the redeveloped Legacy Village soon to occur.
Legacy supports the families of veterans, and next year reaches its centenary of service.
It has been on the Central Coast for 75 years and is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation supporting immediate families of deceased and seriously disabled veterans.
This includes caring for children and their parents.
One of the highlights of the services Brisbane Water Legacy provides is its scholarship program which assists the children of veterans through tertiary education.
Last year the organisation awarded six scholarships, making a total of 57 scholarships awarded since 2002 at a total cost of $ 606,800.
Applications are now open through www.bwlegacyscholarship.com.au.
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Media release, Sep 27
Brisbane Water Legacy