Volunteering a way of life for Bateau Bay couple
Sharon Hammond and her husband Denis started volunteering with Save the Children’s Bateau Bay op-shop after the COVID 19 lockdowns. The retired Bateau Bay couple had decided they would love…
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Don ecstatic over life honour
SURF LIFE SAVING – Shelly Beach SLSC Lifesaver Don Van Keimpema has been honoured with a Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership on September 8 to recognise his countless hours…
Lifelong fisherman shares his passion
Laurie Sweet of Gwandalan is the dictionary definition of a fishing fanatic, spending much of his time casting lines in the waters of Lake Macquarie. His passion for the hobby…
Local volunteer recognised
A Woy Woy volunteer has been recognised at the Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) 2021 Awards Ceremony last week for her dedication to the local community. Gabrielle Grenier from Mary Mac’s…
Volunteers are a key part of these two organisations
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers, acknowledging and thanking the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. At the RSPCA alone, there are 2,924 volunteers…
Help improve quality of dunes
A local community group is calling for new volunteers to help participate in improving the natural environment through a new program. Umina Community Group relaunched its Dunecare program on Wednesday,…
Woy Woy volunteer thanked by Premier
A Woy Woy resident has been personally thanked by Premier Gladys Berejiklian for her efforts and service during last summer’s bushfires. Lauraine Martinus, Team Leader of Red Cross Emergency Services…
Volunteer of the Year explains why she does it
Ms Gaynor Hobart, of Watanobbi , was the winner of the Adult and overall Volunteer of the Year, Central Coast, at the Central Coast Volunteer of the Year Awards, held…