George Capsis has received a NSW Government Community Service award for his support of some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community.
The NSW Government Community Service Award recognises individuals in NSW who have substantially helped to improve the quality of life of members of their community. This is beyond what would reasonably be expected in their usual occupation.
George founded Community Outreach Ministries in 1987 and has provided support to people disadvantaged by mental illness, homelessness, drug or alcohol abuse, suicide and family crisis.
In 2006 George received the Order of Australia Medal for his service to the community through the Community Outreach Ministries.
Each year Community Outreach Ministries holds an event in Cronulla to promote crucial public issues. This May, the โGood News Dayโ event highlighted people with disability and the work of their carers.
George has also represented the community in his role as a Sutherland Shire Councillor from 2008 to 2012 and was elected to the role of deputy mayor in 2011/2012.
George also served for a period of 17 years from 1986 as the Cronulla Sharks Rugby League team chaplain.
George is an active member of his community and is a deserving recipient of the NSW Government Community Service Award.
The 254th anniversary of the Meeting of Two Cultures (Cookโs landing) commemorated at Kurnell today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Respect goes both ways ๏ฟผ. ๐โค๏ธ
Thankyou for reminding us of Noel Pearson's "Three Stories" youtu.be/GbVZWamD4c0?feature=shared
Gymea Bay Baths are a magical spot - but now increasingly afflicted by water pollution and litter, including because of the huge growth in its popularity as a fishing spot.
I caught up with local residents a few days ago to discuss the issues and possible solutions. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming down and listening to our concerns Mark. The Gymea Bay residents greatly appreciate it.
Thanks for coming down to Gymea bay ,hopefully something can be done so we can all be proud to take family and friends to our beautiful baths .A place where many of us swim when water clean .thanks
Have the fisheries look into if it is truely a king fish breeding ground. If so, ban it!
Undersized fish being taken there daily and contact with fisheries results in 0 action. The place is always covered in fish guts and garbage relying on locals to clean up tourists mess.
Giving our police wanding powers would deter the carrying of knives and can therefore reduce knife crime. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week I was out and about in the Shoalhaven City local government area, visiting Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Nowra and Ulladulla - including checking out:
โ Progress on the Shoalhaven Hospital redevelopment
โ Options for extra housing near the hospital and activating the nearby Shoalhaven River foreshore
โ Waterway problems at Shoalhaven Heads
โ Stalled redevelopment of Ulladulla Harbour. ... See MoreSee Less
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A lovely spot a bit like Cronulla 50 years ago don’t let them spoil it.
Thank you Mark
Just a couple of hours at the helm of your yacht from Gunnamatta Bay ...
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Honoured to attend two more moving Anzac Day services this afternoon:
- The 18th Coloured Digger March and Service, honouring Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander service men and women.
- The lunchtime commemorative service at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park.
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Well done Mark, again
๐ Good Morning ๐ ๐นLest We Forget๐ ๐ HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhotOs, ๐ #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR ๐
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Honoured to attend moving Anzac Day services at the Martin Place Cenotaph and Cronulla (and to be represented at Caringbah and Miranda).
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It was a very busy morning for you serving the people of NSW and honouring those who protect our nation. Thank you Mark Speakman. ๐
Lest we forget.๐
We will remember them
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget ๐ฆ๐บ
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