25 year old Kate Fitzsimons has been named today (International Women’s Day) as the 2018 Cronulla Woman of the Year.
In 2012 Kate Fitzsimons tragically lost her sister, Nicole, in a motorbike accident in Thailand. Nicole was a talented dancer and devoted football fan on the brink of achieving her dream as a sports journalist.
In 2013 Kate left her corporate career to become the Director of the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation founded by her family.
The Foundation aims to educate young Australians on the importance of travel safety overseas and also assists talented and dedicated young performing artists and sportspeople with financial assistance to achieve their dreams.
Kate has personally delivered presentations to almost 50,000 senior school students that hit home as to why they must never compromise their safety whilst traveling overseas. Kate’s hard work and commitment to positively influencing young people made her an outstanding candidate for the award. More details about the Foundation can be found at www.nicolefitzsimons.com
The Local Women of the Year Awards are designed to acknowledge women who are making a significant impact in the places where we live and work, and in the lives of people around them. Local award winners exemplify the spirit of their communities.
Previous Cronulla Women of the Year are:
- Alison Todd (2017; volunteer work with Cancer Council),
- Jen Armstrong (2016; establishing local organisation The Beauty Bank)
- Megan Barnes (2015; raising awareness of Pancreatic Cancer)
- Karen Crawley (2014; raising awareness of Mitochondrial Disease
Jen Armstrong was also the 2016 NSW Women of the Year.
The NSW Women of the Year Awards program recognises remarkable women across the state who have achieved inspiring things in their careers, in business or in their communities
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Bishop Mar Marie Emmanuel God bless him and get well soon.
Very sad times for our community.
As more details emerge about the heroism of first responders and bystanders and about the victims of the Bondi Junction atrocity, today was a chance for the community to come together to express its grief and solidarity.
Mental health support is available including:
NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
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STATEMENT ON BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
Tonight we are shocked and saddened by today’s tragedy at Bondi Junction. The NSW Police have advised that the situation is now under control.
Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and loved ones.
The NSW Opposition expresses our gratitude to our police, health workers, other first responders and members of the public, and particularly to those who displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of tragedy.
We pray for the speedy recovery of those in hospital tonight.
Now, and in the coming days and weeks, it’s important that those affected by this tragedy receive the care and support they need.
As a community we’ll need to come together to support those who have suffered injury, loss and trauma today.
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My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured. R.I.P. 🙏🤲
Where is the premier of the state not a good look for the premier not to face up to the camera's
Where's the premier of nsw a no show premier when the public are looking for leadership and support for the survivors
My sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and injured 😔
My Question is where was the premier of the state and deputy premier why didn't they both show their faces to the media where they're hiding away from the media ? Not a good look for the state of NSW
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The inaugural SIMBA awards, hosted by Sydney Community Group Inc last night, celebrated the best of our multicultural communities. #simbaawards2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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