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Volunteer chair and board member of Gymea Community Aid and Information Service (GCAIS) Kay Herald has been announced as the 2024 Cronulla Senior of the Year.
I was delighted to present the award to Kaye with Shadow Minister for Seniors Bronnie Taylor at a morning tea to recognise the work of 13 local volunteers nominated for the award.
Kaye is a significant contributor to our community, giving her time to lead an organisation that is making a difference to the lives of people including seniors and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
After joining the GCAIS committee in 2016, Kaye stepped up to lead its board in 2019 and has worked hard with her fellow board members and staff to grow and strengthen the organisation for the benefit of its clients and the GCAIS team.
Kaye is appreciated for her hands on and inclusive leadership as she mentors and provides direction to fellow board members, while at the same time supporting the business and taking an active interest in the services delivered.
I congratulate Kaye on her contribution to GCAIS and on being recognised for the volunteer work she does as a valued senior in our community.
It was inspiring to learn of the volunteer work being done by the 13 finalists for Cronulla Senior of the Year who are aged between 64 and 95.
I thank and congratulate these finalists for their efforts and dedication as volunteers including work for community aid and welfare, schools, Sutherland Hospital, prisons, emergency service, surf and sporting clubs, palliative care, and family support.
The finalists are a snapshot of the incredible work being done by seniors in the Shire and I thank each one of them in our community who lend their valuable time to a range of organisations and groups.
The other finalists for 2024 were:
Dianne Batty, Kirrawee
40 years of volunteer service to a range of community organisations and causes, including Elouera Surf Life Saving Club, Sutherland Hospital Kiosk, her local Community Fire Unit, and the John Franklin Christmas Luncheon.
Nick Boes, Kurnell
The founder of the Adopt our Historic Drive Campaign to beautify and maintain Captain Cook Drive in a volunteer contribution in Kurnell since 1958 including the Rural Fire Service, Kurnell Progress and Precinct residents Association, Kurnell Public School, and the Sutherland Shire Kurnell Tourism Strategy Working Party.
Sue Brannock, Caringbah
25 years of service to the Wanda Surf Life Saving Club through the Auxiliary Committee, and the Sutherland to Surf Organising Committee.
Jill Cameron, Cronulla
35 years of service to Elouera Surf Life Saving Club through surf patrols and surf awareness training, as well as in the area of administration for the Silver Salties program.
Stewart Cameron, Cronulla
60 years of service to North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, including through front line lifesaving, coaching, water safety, first aid, club maintenance and mentoring.
Catherine Carmichael, Caringbah
Volunteer service providing end of life care and support, as well as support for women with young families.
Maureen Clark, Gymea Bay
12 years of volunteer service to Dandelion Support Network, including as a volunteer team leader, advocate and fundraiser.
Tony Dedda, Cronulla
Volunteer service as board member and chair of Crossroads Prison Ministries and to Shire Presbyterian Church Cronulla.
Daphne Lee, Miranda
Volunteer service to Gymea Anglican Church through the mobile community food pantry and other church ministries.
Ron Lucas, Gymea
Decades of volunteer service to the Grays Point community including through the Kids Hope program at Grays Point Public School and local sport.
Gary Rigney, Caringbah South
Volunteer service over several decades to Gymea United Football Club, including as committee member, ground controller and coach.
Alice Tierney, Caringbah
Volunteer service through physical culture classes for girls and women in the Sutherland Shire over more than 50 years.
🇦🇺Wishing all our athletes in the Australian Olympic Team in Paris the very best of luck, including 7 living in the Cronulla electorate. ... See MoreSee Less
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What is your transport policy? The current government has proposed nothing since winning government, only completing what the previous Berejiklan government started
Over the past days, we’ve seen a series of damning revelations about the construction union (the CFMEU), including direct threats from the NSW Secretary to expose the contents of secret meetings with Labor Ministers, MPs, and public servants. These revelations highlight a serious issue of transparency and accountability within the current government.
The Premier has consistently refused to take decisive action:
❌ Refusal to return donations from the CFMEU’s tainted money.
❌Allowing his MPs to remain members of the CFMEU.
❌Refusal to establish a Royal Commission to thoroughly investigate the scandal and hold those involved accountable.
❌Failure to refer the threats and allegations involving the CFMEU to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
The Opposition will keep pushing for transparency and integrity on these matters. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please start announcing transport projects. Labor hasn't made any attempt to propose, plan and build any new metro or light lines since coming into power. We need at least an extension of the Eastern Suburbs Railway to Bondi Beach and light rail down Parramatta Rd
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Maybe look at corruption at testsafe ask sophie plumber running his business onsite,Icac alert
Mark Speakman Fight hard against the "equality" bill. Thank you.
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🌞 Good Afternoon, 😊 Congratulations, 🙏 HaVe A GrEaT DaY! #GreAt_PhOtOs, 👍 #Amazing_Work, #GreAt_LeAdeR👏
The government and opposition must resist NIMBY pressure and extend the rail to Bondi Beach. Improved public transport will reduce traffic congestion, boost local businesses, and provide better access for all. Prioritizing the greater good over local objections ensures a vibrant, connected community benefiting everyone.
Dominic Perrottet has left an indelible mark on our State.
His retirement marks the end of a political career defined by visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of NSW. Dom’s contributions to financial management, transformational infrastructure and family support have set a high standard for future leaders.
I thank Dom for his tireless service and wish him all the best with his new role. I also wish Helen, Charlotte, Annabelle, Amelia, Harriet, Beatrice, William and Celeste all the best as they adjust to Dom and life after politics! ... See MoreSee Less
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You did a great job and congratulations on your new exciting job with BHP, I'm sure it will be much happier than in politics.
Mark Speakman please pass on our best wishes.
Dom will certainly be missed👍👍
The government must resist NIMBY pressure and extend the rail to Bondi Beach. Improved public transport will reduce traffic congestion, boost local businesses, and provide better access for all. Prioritizing the greater good over local objections ensures a vibrant, connected community benefiting everyone.
Definitely a negative mark on each of his electorates he managed and the state in general. Mark come to Epping to see how badly a suburb can be destroyed by incompetent members. Especially one who has been missing in action since the last election.
So please Mark …. Start making your voice heard …. You have so much to fire at Chris Minns we hear nothing from you on the news, we don’t vote labour and we deserve a much better governing state govt not one that is tied in with CFMEU , thank you cheers 🍻
Mark Speakman the NSW “equality” bill is dangerous in its entirety. We don’t need this legislation ever in Australia. Please form a great resistance and rejection of it. Thank you.
He didnt do much for his hawkesbury area when a member for them.still waiting for Pitt Town by pass.not mych done when your member does not live in the electorate.plus tax payers have to pay for another by election.2nd liberal to cut loose in a month
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Today we gathered at the Cenotaph in Martin Place for the inaugural Middle East Area of Operation Commemoration, hosted by RSL NSW, honouring those who served this century in the Middle East.
Lest we forget. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lest we Forget !
Lest We Forget !
"The Australian Government is a corporate Government entity (post 1973)" NOT a dejure office of parliament of Australia . www.commonwealthnational.com.au
The NSW Opposition supports the Government’s decision to extend retail trading restrictions to cover all ANZAC Day, to give the service and sacrifices of veterans are appropriate recognition and honour, and to enable people to participate in commemorative services throughout the day.
RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge, shadow veterans minister Robyn Preston MP and I chatted about this today. ... See MoreSee Less
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I agree , let’s show respect for those who made sacrifices for us . They should be honoured , it’s a Day of remembering .