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Awards Program

8 MARCH 2018

12018 NSW WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Order of proceedings 3

Message from the Premier 4

Message from the Minister for Women 5

Message from the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs 6

Message from sponsor First State Super 7

Finalists NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year 8

NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award 12

Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award 15

Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award 20

Community Hero Award 24

NSW Business Woman of the Year Award 29

First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award 33

Local Women acknowledged and celebrated 35

With thanks to our sponsors 50

Contents

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Welcome Deborah Knight, Master of Ceremonies

WelcometoCountry Aunty Millie Ingram

Openingremarks The Hon. Tanya Davies, Minister for Women

Awardpresentations Local Women acknowledged and celebrated

NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year Presented by the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, NSW Premier

NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award Presented by the Hon. Sarah Mitchell MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award

Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award

Community Hero Award

NSW Business Woman of the Year Award

First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award

Platinumsponsor’s Michael Dwyer AM, Chief Executive Officer,

address First State Super

Officialproceedings A hot breakfast will be served during the close award presentations.

An opportunity for official photographs and networking will occur after official proceedings have concluded.

Order of proceedings

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The 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards provide an opportunity for us to recognise and thank the many extraordinary women of NSW who make outstanding contributions in every area of society.

Without exception, all of the nominees’ accomplishments are truly exceptional. Their contributions have helped change lives in communities and across the state. Their inspiring stories of dedication and extraordinary achievement are formally recognised and celebrated through these Awards.

I know these remarkable women will inspire the next generation, so that they too can make a positive difference in NSW.

On behalf of the NSW Government I congratulate all of the nominees, finalists and winners of the 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

TheHon.GladysBerejiklianMPPREMIER OF NSW

It is an honour to host the 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards, in recognition and celebration of the outstanding contributions women across NSW make to industry, communities and society.

The Awards acknowledge extraordinary women who are making a difference in their community, who have demonstrated excellence in their career and the exemplary young women who are changing our social and business landscape.

This year we also celebrate the inaugural First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising an outstanding woman who has dedicated her life towards the advancement of women in NSW.

The diversity of achievements reflected in today’s Awards is inspiring, with 2018 providing a record number of nominations and votes cast by members of the public.

From the furthest rural and remote corners of NSW to the centre of our largest cities, NSW Women of the Year nominees are changing lives through passion and commitment.

On behalf of the people of NSW please join me in congratulating and thanking all these remarkable women for their dedication and contribution to our state.

TheHon.TanyaDaviesMPNSW MINISTER FOR WOMEN

Message from the Premier

Message from the Minister for Women


I am honoured to take part in the NSW Women of the Year Awards and to present the inaugural award for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year.

The NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award recognises Aboriginal women in the community who are exceptional achievers and continue to promote reconciliation and cohesion by improving relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Aboriginal women we are recognising this year are outstanding role models to us all. They deserve our acknowledgment and sincere thanks for their successes in their communities and across NSW.

TheHon.SarahMitchellMLCMINISTER FOR ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS

We are very pleased to support the NSW Women of the Year Awards.

The majority of First State Super’s members are women who work in education, health and service-based vocations, including law enforcement, emergency services and other organisations that care for the community: they are the carers in our society and it is our privilege to care for them.

First State Super is responsible for the management of $89billion in retirement savings. This scale gives us the opportunity to make a positive impact through our investments: in hospitals, infrastructure, agriculture and other sustainable initiatives. We invest to make a positive difference to the lives of our members and the society into which they will retire.

All of the women who have been nominated for these Awards have sought to make a difference. I applaud them for their resolve, their achievement and the positive impact they have made.

MichaelDwyerAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FIRST STATE SUPER

Message from the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs

Message from Sponsor First State Super


NinaFunnell

Nina Funnell is a Walkley award-winning journalist, author and sexual assault advocate working to prevent gender-based violence.

Nina spoke out publicly in 2007 after she was viciously sexually assaulted travelling home from the University of Sydney, in a bid to reclaim control of the situation and challenge the social stigma around sexual assault. Suffering from post-traumatic stress, Nina finished her degree part-time, and in 2008 she graduated in Media and Communications with First Class Honours. She began her career at the university’s media and communications department as tutor and guest lecturer.

From 2009, Nina worked on sexual violence prevention initiatives including with NRL players, training them on their off-field behaviour and treatment of women. She returned to journalism in 2016. Following international headlines, that a Stanford student had sexually assaulted a young woman, Nina set herself a goal of filing 52 stories in 52 weeks on campus sexual assault in Australia. She achieved this ambitious task and her reporting sparked a number of significant outcomes including police investigations.

Nina is a volunteer ambassador for End Rape On Campus Australia and is currently an ambassador for the Fullstop Foundation. She also mentors young female journalists and journalism students.

Finalists NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year

NatalieIsaacs

Natalie Isaacs is the founder and CEO of 1 Million Women (1MW), a global movement of women and girls changing the way they live to fight the climate crisis. Since launching in 2009, Natalie has grown 1MW to more than 700,000 women and counting.

As a former cosmetic manufacturer, Natalie’s life was all about over-packaging. She thought climate change was someone else’s problem – until she had an epiphany. She realised, ‘how we live, the choices we make every day and the influence we have in our households, workplaces and communities are key to solving the challenge of climate change’. And with that, she launched 1MW.

Natalie’s own journey from apathy to action delivers the simple message that real behaviour change, however small, begins with personal action and that women are powerful leaders of change.

Through Natalie’s inspirational advocacy, 1MW has become one of Australia’s largest networks acting on climate. More than 40,000 Australian women have participated in a 1MW event. Over 100,000 have taken the 1MW carbon challenge; and Natalie has inspired thousands of schoolgirls to be climate leaders for their generation.

Natalie is a pioneer in the gender and climate change arena. She is a sought-after presenter and recognised and supported by some of the United Nations’ most influential women climate leaders.


DannielleMiller

Dannielle Miller is the co-founder and CEO of Enlighten Education, Australia’s leading provider of in-school workshops for teen girls on body image, self-esteem and empowerment. Since 2007, Enlighten has worked with more than 200,000 girls across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. Believing that boys need and deserve support too, Dannielle recently launched Goodfellas, an in-school workshop for teen boys.

Starting her career as a high school teacher, Dannielle moved on to developing innovative programs for students at risk of dropping out of school. She created the Lighthouse Project, which pairs at-risk students with workplace mentors to help them develop employment skills. Dannielle also developed a Higher School Certificate course which nurtures students’ entrepreneurial skills while involving them in meaningful community volunteer work.

Dannielle is the author of five books. She also devotes her time to The Sanctuary: The Hills Domestic Violence Service & Shelter and The Mirabel Foundation. She says, ‘Culturally we just don’t give teenage girls enough credit. They can absolutely be change-makers. It’s been my life mission to teach them how to think – not what to think – and to give them the tools they need to critique a culture which often doesn’t seem to like them very much’.

Finalists NSW Premier’s Award for Woman of the Year

ProfessorHalaZreiqat

Hala Zreiqat grew up, studied and worked in Jordan before moving to Sydney to do a PhD in Medical Sciences – a decision that transformed her life. Today she is recognised internationally for her extraordinary contributions to regenerative medicine and translational orthopaedic research.

Hala is Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney, where she founded the Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Research Unit in 2006. Pioneering the invention of new biomaterials and biomedical devices, the unit’s work is giving NSW a place at the table in the highly competitive global orthopaedic market.

Described as a trailblazer in championing opportunities for women, Hala was the first female president of the Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Research Society. A Senior Research Fellow of the National Health and Medical Research Council for the last 10 years, she was also the first person in NSW to receive a prestigious Radcliffe Fellowship from Harvard University.

Hala is also known for her work in developing the younger generation and is an avid supporter of upcoming Australian researchers; having mentored many postdoctoral researchers and supervised almost 70 PhD, Masters and Honours students. While at Harvard, Hala founded a new international network called IDEAL Society, dedicated to improving opportunities and recognition for women around the world.


SelenaArchibald

Fondly known as Aunty, Mum or Ma, Selena Archibald is a much-admired educator who has been supporting students at Morisset High School since 1999.

Founder and role model for Aboriginal education at her school, Selena supports Indigenous adolescents grappling with 21st-century issues and school demands, who are also exploring their cultural identity. She shows them options for their future and coordinates educational and cultural programs to support all students and staff. There were tears the day her first group finished Year 12 and obtained their Higher School Certificates.

Selena works tirelessly above her role description. She sees the students as more than just her job and the students say she pushes them further than they ever thought they’d go. The many commendations about Selena speak of someone who ensures everything in these young people’s lives points them toward success: from seeing they are fed and cared for, to also making sure they feel capable and accomplished. ‘Education would not be the same without her’, one student said. Another commented that without her they would not have become one of the first Aboriginal school captains, ‘She helped me break through my shyness to become a public speaker and a leader. These attributes are still core to my being today’.

AssociateProfessorFayeMcMillan

Education has indeed been a feature of Associate Professor Faye McMillan’s life. A Wiradjuri yinaa (woman) from Trangie, in NSW’s central west, Faye is Director of the Djirruwang Program – Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) at Charles Sturt University.

As well as her Doctorate of Health Science, Master of Indigenous Health Studies and Bachelor of Pharmacy, Faye has graduate certificates in Wiradjuri language culture and heritage and indigenous governance.

Alongside her esteemed career in academia, Faye is proud mother to Kye and Ethan and she runs a business, Australian Patrol Vehicles Pty Ltd, with her three siblings.

Faye is a board member holding various roles for the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and the University of Notre Dame Australia Wagga Wagga Clinical School as well as previously with Indigenous Allied Health Australia. She is also an Atlantic Fellow, which is a global community of leaders collaborating to advance equity, opportunity and human dignity.

Faye was recognised in The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence in 2014 and by Who’s Who of Australian Women in 2017.

Finalists NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award


JosephinedeCosta

Josephine de Costa is a young leader devoted to improving the culture of medicine. She is passionate about global health, women’s health, and preventing gender-based discrimination.

A postgraduate medical student at the University of Sydney with an undergraduate degree in law, Josephine is currently completing an internship in maternal and sexual health at the World Health Organisation’s Africa Headquarters in the Republic of Congo.

Josephine is founder and CEO of Level Medicine, an organisation that aims to engage medical students, medical professionals, faculties and regulatory bodies to discuss gender-based issues in medical education and training. She has spent the last three years building the organisation from scratch. Through Level Medicine, Josephine has co-authored an Australia-first audit of gender representation in medical teaching, a submission to a Senate inquiry, and a position statement on harassment for the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. She has supervised multiple research projects and designed workshops. Similarly passionate about access to safe abortion, she worked on the End12 campaign to decriminalise abortion in New South Wales and is currently compiling a database on restrictions to abortion access across Africa.

Outside of women’s health, she is also a strong supporter of refugee and asylum seeker rights. She has volunteered in her local community and with Amnesty International to promote change in this area.

Finalists Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award

CarmenJulieShelley

Julie Shelley is a proud Kamilaroi woman who has lived and worked in the Western Sydney Aboriginal community for more than 48 years. She has been married for 31 years and has four children and four grandchildren.

Starting out as a volunteer phone counsellor for WestCare in Penrith, Julie has worked in Aboriginal support worker, liaison and counselling roles for many years. She has been at New Street Sydney Service as Aboriginal Counsellor for over six years.

Julie continued to work while obtaining her qualifications in Master of Social Work, Bachelor Health Science (Mental Health), Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Family and Community Counselling and has recently completed an Advanced Diploma of Specialist Aboriginal Trauma Counselling. She is an accredited clinical counsellor for the NSW Child Sex Offender Counsellors Accreditation Scheme. She says, ‘I never want to stop learning. I believe education is the most powerful tool you can use to make positive and lasting change.’

A member of Indigenous Allied Health Australia, Julie has generously given her time and expertise to many working groups and committees – too numerous to list – in roles such as National Delegate, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice Chair. She has been consulted for the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Julie’s contribution to Aboriginal health also won her an Acknowledgement Award at the NSW Aboriginal Health Workers Forum. She is the current chair of The Aboriginal Communities Matter Advisory Group (ACMAG) for the Education Center Against Violence.

Julie is a strong advocate for members of the Stolen Generation, of which she is a member herself.

Finalists NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award


AnnaHush

Described as an inspirational role model for young women due to her fearless support of the rights of marginalised groups, Anna Hush is recognised for her research advocacy and campaign work. She is one of the leading voices in the fight against sexual violence at Australian universities.

In 2016, Anna coordinated a campus-wide campaign against sexual assault as the Women’s Officer at the University of Sydney Students’ Representative Council. This led to a university inquiry, an overhaul of the reporting systems for sexual misconduct and a taskforce to investigate the culture of the university residential colleges was created.

Anna co-founded the not-for-profit fEMPOWER Workshops which has educated more than 3,000 high school students on gender, feminism, consent and violence against women.

In her work as Ambassador for End Rape on Campus (EROC) Australia, Anna campaigned to secure funding for a specialist hotline for survivors of sexual assault at universities. She also co-wrote a major report, Connecting the Dots: Understanding sexual violence at Australian universities, which was submitted to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Anna is now enrolled as a PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales, and is researching university responses to sexual violence.

AndreenaKardamis

Andreena Kardamis believes in advocating for what you believe in, ‘Discover your intrinsic motivation and let that be your guide. Be strong and fierce’, she says. For her, this began in 2010 when she was selected as a Youth Councillor for the Lake Macquarie Youth Advisory Council.

She has been representing her peers locally and abroad ever since. Her advocacy has taken many forms: she has been Youth MP for Lake Macquarie, Shadow Youth Attorney-General for the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament, Youth Ambassador for Hunter Life Education, President of the University of Newcastle Law Students’ Association and she has traveled to Cambodia for the University Scholars Leadership Symposium, just to name a few.

Andreena has achieved this while studying for her Bachelor of Law (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice at the University of Newcastle, and she was awarded her Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business in 2016 (Newcastle). She has also been working in the legal industry for the past five years and taught statistics as a Peer Assisted Study Session Leader.

Andreena has been selected as the Youth Advocate for the United Nations for 2018. Based in Bangkok, Thailand until August this year, Andreena will take a seat at the table representing all young people, but with a specific focus on young women experiencing domestic violence.



ShazaRifi

Shaza Rifi is dedicated to building better communities, facilitating social enterprise and advocating for women and children to be free from domestic and family violence.

Shaza is an Australian Muslim of Lebanese descent. She finished her Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 2013 and has since been involved in the successful completion of more than 450 apartments while working for JAPM, E Property Services, Sekisui House and Link Marketing. In her current role with JAPM overseeing projects from concept to completion, she is working on mixed-use (residential, retail and commercial) developments that also include community facilities.

Shaza is also President of the Muslim Women Association (MWA). As a young girl and teenager, Shaza attended leadership camps run by the MWA. It was here she developed a strong sense of social justice, the importance of social cohesion and participation and the desire to empower women. These days, in her role as President of MWA, she is leading the improvement of services and support for women facing domestic and family violence. She is guiding health, wellbeing and capacity-building portfolios to empower young people to provide Muslim women in Australia the opportunity to be a part of and contribute to Australia’s diverse community.

DrCathyZhao

Dr Cathy Zhao is recognised for her significant contribution to the community and her research on the effects in dermatology, especially of metastatic melanoma treatments on the skin, a highly relevant topic in Australia.

Cathy is an accomplished academic. A popular lecturer at the University of Sydney, she has been awarded multiple scholarships to present her pioneering research internationally and has written 17 first-author journal publications. Cathy established the Westmead Clinical School Best Student in Dermatology Award to motivate students and organised the Westmead Hospital Oncodermatology Education Day, the first event of its kind, bringing oncologists and dermatologists together to discuss the effects of cancer therapies on skin.

In the community, Cathy enjoys being a speaker for the Cancer Council of NSW and at patient forums, giving advice on cancer prevention to melanoma patients, refugees and charities. She is a volunteer with Can-Teen, where she provides medical supervision to children with cancer. Cathy is also heavily involved in patient support groups. She organised a support day for Australasian Blistering Diseases Foundation which brought together patients with blistering diseases to provide support to each other and generate further understanding of their conditions.



JulietDuffy

Nine years ago, Juliet Duffy started Regional Enviroscience, an occupational and environmental hygiene consultancy, out of her rental-property garage in Dubbo. Today, still the director, Juliet employs more than 23 local people and provides serious career opportunities for both young and mature-aged workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

The success of Juliet’s organisation has meant significant employment and economic gains for regional NSW. Importantly, it has also made the community safer by improving its access to specialised occupational and environmental hygiene expertise, normally limited to the high end of town metropolitan-based consultancies and laboratories.

Juliet holds a Master of Sustainable Management from the University of Sydney and has been managing asbestos, hazardous materials and environmental issues since 1988, when the first national code was implemented.

Seen as an expert, particularly in the field of naturally occurring asbestos, Juliet is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences nationally and internationally and she frequently travels the state educating government organisations, including councils.

She takes her role as a leader in STEM seriously by mentoring young women and in her current voluntary board positions with Western Research Institute, and in the past with Regional Development Australia (Orana) and the Orana Arts.

Finalists Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award

JanEdwards

Jan Edwards believes everyone has the power to make a difference, ‘If you have a dream, pursue it with an unwavering belief that there is always a way.’ Of this, Jan is living proof. She has built a successful career in finance, manufacturing and consulting in Australia and abroad. She has held a number of board positions along the way. And add to that a string of post-nominals to her name such as Master of Business Administration, an Honours degree in Psychology and Statistics and Chartered Accountant.

Jan combined her love of business and community when she moved to the Southern Highlands in 1995 to take the role of CEO at the local credit union, then BDCU Limited. She transformed it into the social enterprise it is today and, now as BDCU Alliance Bank, it reinvests its profits into local initiatives to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the community.

Outside of her CEO role, Jan finds time to contribute to her community as Chairman of the Wingecarribee Shire Council Risk and Audit Committee and as Director at Habison Care Retirement Village. She has also lent her expertise in positions at Rotary, the Southern Highlands Botanical Gardens and Oxley College Private School as well as to a number of committees in the finance and banking sector.


AssociateProfessorFayeMcMillan

Education has indeed been a feature of Associate Professor Faye McMillan’s life. A Wiradjuri yinaa (woman) from Trangie, in NSW’s central west, Faye is Director of the Djirruwang Program – Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health) at Charles Sturt University.

As well as her Doctorate of Health Science, Master of Indigenous Health Studies and Bachelor of Pharmacy, Faye has graduate certificates in Wiradjuri language, culture and heritage and Indigenous governance.

Alongside her esteemed career in academia, Faye is proud mother to Kye and Ethan and she runs a business, Australian Patrol Vehicles Pty Ltd, with her three siblings.

Faye is a board member holding various roles for the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network and the University of Notre Dame Australia Wagga Wagga Clinical School as well as previously with Indigenous Allied Health Australia. She is also an Atlantic Fellow, which is a global community of leaders collaborating to advance equity, opportunity and human dignity.

Faye was recognised in The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence in 2014 and by Who’s Who of Australian Women in 2017.

Finalists Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award

VickiWilson

Described as a trailblazing rural businesswoman and tireless community supporter, Vicki Wilson is a ‘living legend’, mentor and leader in her community.

With a distinguished career in business and commerce, Vicki has forged a path for women in rural merchandising and entrepreneurship. She began her career in David Jones, Sydney, and moved on to work for Australian Mercantile Land & Finance and Elders Livestock Company. In 1992 she established her own successful business, Town and Country Rural Supplies, still running today in Bathurst.

Vicki says she formed strong views on social justice early in life and she has been passionate about community engagement ever since. For the past 24 years she has contributed to innumerable local organisations such as Rotaract, Quota, the Bathurst Women’s Network, The Scots School Highland Gathering and Rockley Rodeo Committee. With a passion mentoring and empowering young people, Vicki has taken on coordinating the Young Rural Achiever program, and the Showgirl Competition at the Royal Bathurst Show.

Widely recognised for her achievements, Vicki has received Honorary Life memberships of The Scots School and of the Bathurst Agricultural Horticultural & Pastoral Association. In 2015 Vicki was named one of the 200 living legends of Bathurst and is this year’s Bathurst Citizen of the Year.


DrRajiAmbikairajah

Dr Raji Ambikairajah is a highly values-driven individual, whose mission is to create a global, measurable, positive impact on the lives of others. She holds a PhD in electrical engineering and has spent most of her career in the technology start-up and venture capital sectors.

As the Chief Operating Officer of Women in Banking and Finance, Raji accelerated the organisation’s growth over a 24-month period to span four cities in Australia, achieving a 32 per cent increase in annual revenue and impacted over 2,000 Australian women through the new opportunities she curated for the business.

Her deep-rooted belief is that a quality education is key to unlocking the door to potential and possibility. Raji is an Ambassador for Room to Read, a global non-profit organisation that provides children in low-income countries with access to education. Before this, Raji was Room to Read’s Sydney Chapter Leader for seven years. Under her leadership, the chapter reached 116,480 children, grew to be the biggest in the world in terms of volunteers and was in the top five for fundraising.

Raji is also an experienced board director and is currently a non-executive director of the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship.

MicheleEllery

Michele Ellery is a visionary advocate for victims of domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. She is the founder of Queen of Hearts Community Foundation, an organisation that supports survivors of childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence on their journey for justice and healing. As CEO, Michele volunteers her time to serve more than 1,000 families in Penrith, the second-highest suburb in NSW for reported domestic violence and child sexual abuse.

This sharp turn in her career came after a family crisis in 2012, when it was discovered her children had been sexually abused. While supporting her children on their journey to justice and healing she discovered the significant lack of services for victims and the lengthy wait times to access them. This drove Michele to set up Queen of Hearts Community Foundation.

The money Michele fundraises provides a highly-specialised team of counsellors and case managers who deliver free services that include case management, specialised counselling and therapy groups, Court support, and advocacy that is provided within 10 days – a significant achievement given that some victims wait up to 10 weeks. Michele has also partnered with the Australian Dental Health Foundation so that victims of domestic violence can receive free dental services from local dentists.

Michele has recently been awarded Penrith City Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year.

Finalists Community Hero Award


ThefoundersofLou’sPlace

Nearly 20 years ago, four women opened the doors of Lou’s Place to help women who were in crisis, homeless, feeling isolated or needing support. It was, and still is, the only daytime refuge for women in the inner city of Sydney.

Women come to this terrace house in Kings Cross to rest, eat, shower, wash clothes and enjoy some company. Lou’s provides a warm, and supportive place where women can feel safe.

Lou’s also offers activities and programs for women to build confidence, develop life skills and have fun, as well as crisis intervention, case management and legal advice on site. Hundreds of women fleeing domestic violence have found their way to Lou’s over the years.

The idea of Lou’s Place started with a conversation between Dr Lisa O’Brien and Ilse O’Reilly with Pam Bartlett and Susie Manfred joining forces shortly after. Together, they founded The Marmalade Foundation, which operates and funds Lou’s Place.

These four women have worked on a volunteer basis to set strategy, design service programmes, provide management and fundraising expertise, supervise on-site professional welfare staff, and recruit and train an army of volunteers. Lou’s Place does not receive any government funding. It is truly a community based and supported project.

The varied expertise of these four magnificent women proved just the right ingredients for a successful partnership. Together they have created a business and service model that is going strong nearly 20 years later.

ChristineMastello

Christine Mastello is highly valued and well-respected in her community for the significant role she has played making a difference to those in need.

She began her long-standing service to the community at the young age of 13, collecting money at a railway station for the Epilepsy Association. A couple of years later she was devoting a day each month to play in a park with underprivileged children. And a few years after that she was visiting nursing homes to talk with residents who had no regular visitors.

As well as being involved with established organisations, Christine has founded more than 15 groups that connect local people with one another or with much-needed services including a young parents’ playgroup, Toukley Haven Scouts, Youth Suicide Planning Committee, Domestic Violence Court Support and Central Coast Special Needs Kids Christmas Party.

Despite her many commitments Christine has also found time to serve on various boards, including Northern Lakes Family Centre (Uniting Care), Southlakes Community Services, Southlakes Business Chamber and Community Alliance, Community Drug Action Team and Toukley Women’s Refuge.



KristyChong

Kristy Chong, is a mentor, presenter, advocate for body positivity and the CEO, founder and creator of Modibodi.

Fashionable, sustainable, hi-tech, super-comfortable underwear, Modibodi replaces disposable hygiene products. For the one-in-three women with light incontinence, and for every menstruating woman, Kristy is positively changing lives.

Kristy’s goal was simple: revolutionise menstruation and incontinence and reduce the amount of single-use products ending up in landfill, damaging our environment. She is certainly doing exactly that, and then some.

From the outset, it was important for Kristy that Modibodi support women in need. Modibodi is involved in initiatives such as homeless women’s charity Share the Dignity, the McGrath Foundation and School for Life. Kristy also established the Give a Pair initiative to directly deliver Modibodi underwear to women in need and to raise funds through product sales.

Similarly important for Kristy was promoting body positivity for women and girls. Modibodi’s advertising campaigns represent women from diverse backgrounds and just as they are, that is, without airbrushing and retouching.

With international expansion on the horizon for Modibodi this year, Kristy will take her mission – to empower women and to raise awareness of the common health issues facing women – to the rest of the world.

Finalists NSW Business Woman of the Year Award

KaySchubach

Kay Schubach is a survivor of acute domestic violence. Her memoir of the events, Perfect Stranger: A True Story, was published by Penguin Books in 2012, and has sold over 10,000 copies.

Kay is now a prominent campaigner, ambassador and advocate for systemic reform across policy, law and judiciary for sexual assault, domestic violence and gender equity. She is currently in dialogue with ministers and statutory bodies to effect change in policy, attitudes and legislation around the early release of high risk sexual assault offenders into community.

She has partnered with a lawyer to form a legal advisory and mediation firm. They focus on supporting victims through abusive relationship breakdowns and empowering them by means of strong financial and legal strategies.

Kay is an ambassador for Domestic Violence NSW, and patron of the Lisa Harnum Foundation and the Bondi Beach Cottage.

In 2015 Kay was selected in the top 10 Social Enterprise & Not-for-profit category in The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence.

Also a stage-four cancer survivor, Kay says, ‘It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to ensure we live in a compassionate and fair society’.



JackieDujmovic

A renowned leader in technology and innovation, Jackie Dujmovic is a trailblazer in the emerging world of drones.

In 2015 she founded Hover UAV, a company pioneering the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. An industry leader in conservation projects, Jackie’s company is behind NSW’s first drone shark surveillance technology and developed a drone shark alarm now considered standard.

Beyond this, Jackie works with not-for-profit organisations, contributing invaluable whale research techniques. She has also set her sights on tackling the global problem of ocean plastics, in collaboration with The Plastic Tide, developing an algorithm that detects plastics on beaches. The data collected raises awareness, empowers citizens to participate in the solution and will, in the future, help governments take action.

Passionate about empowering and mentoring young women into STEM careers (science, technology, engineering and maths), Jackie is a She Flies instructor where she works with girls to code and fly drones in real-life scenarios.

Jackie has been instrumental in working with regulators and policy makers as drone technology makes its way into everyday life.

In her spare time, Jackie explores entrepreneurial ventures, speaks at industry conferences, provides consultation and advice to governments and also conducts civil marriage ceremonies.


JulietDuffy

Nine years ago, Juliet Duffy started Regional Enviroscience, an occupational and environmental hygiene consultancy, out of her rental-property garage in Dubbo. Today, still the director, Juliet employs more than 23 local people and provides serious career opportunities for both young and mature-aged workers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

The success of Juliet’s organisation has meant significant employment and economic gains for regional NSW. Importantly, it has also made the community safer by improving its access to specialised occupational and environmental hygiene expertise, normally limited to the high end of town metropolitan-based consultancies and laboratories.

Juliet holds a Master of Sustainable Management from the University of Sydney and has been managing asbestos, hazardous materials and environmental issues since 1988, when the first national code was implemented.

Seen as an expert, particularly in the field of naturally occurring asbestos, Juliet is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences nationally and internationally and she frequently travels the state educating government organisations, including councils.

She takes her role as a leader in STEM seriously by mentoring young women and in her current voluntary board positions with Western Research Institute, and in the past with Regional Development Australia (Orana) and the Orana Arts.


NormaIngram

Norma Ingram is a Wiradjuri woman born in Cowra, NSW. She has lived most of her life in inner-city Redfern.

With a life-long passion for education and Aboriginal politics, Norma has been part of the Aboriginal political movement since the Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs in the 1960s. A natural networker, Norma uses any occasion to share her culture with others and educate non-Aboriginal people about its importance in today’s society.

The first Aboriginal person to graduate from Harvard University attaining a Master’s Degree in Education, Norma continues to update her qualifications. She believes that education and healthy lifestyle is key for Aboriginal people and Norma has developed programs that focus on helping provide this for Aboriginal women. These programs are used in Aboriginal communities as well as in TAFE.

Norma has a rich and varied resume: she has been CEO of both the Metropolitan Local and the State Aboriginal Land Councils; she managed projects with NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and has run training programs at QANTAS, TAFE and the University of Technology, Sydney.

Norma has also shared her expertise sitting on numerous committees and boards of Aboriginal organisations. Her role as Chairperson of the Wyanga Aboriginal Elders Program continues to remind her that Aboriginal stories are essential to the continuation of Aboriginal culture and must be passed on to the younger generation.


Finalists First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award

SuzyMiller

Suzy Miller is the Director of Leadership Within, a business that provides executive and leadership development and coaching. She established her business in 2011 with a burning desire to make a difference in her community after 21 years in the corporate world.

Only a decade after leaving school early, Suzy went on to become one of the youngest, female, senior managers at one of Australia’s big four banks at the time. Suzy has managed youth leadership programs, benefiting more than 300 teenagers, and gives motivational talks to young people.

Suzy is co-founder of She Story Incorporated, a not-for-profit women’s empowerment movement and support network. In 2016, she developed a Career Women’s Mentoring Program on the Central Coast (now expanding to other regions) where women involved have cited an impressive 97 per cent boost in confidence levels and their ability to network.

Suzy contributes to her community in many ways and was recognised with a 2016 Gosford City Council Australia Day Outstanding Achievement Award.

She is a Land Leader of the Central Coast’s 5 Lands Walk Indigenous cultural festival, a participant in the Cancer Council NSW’s 2018 Stars of the Coast and a mother to two beautiful children.


Local Women of the Year Honour Roll

DrCenAmoresNominated by Mr Luke Foley MP, AUBURN

Dr Cen Amores has been an outstanding contributor to the Auburn and Western Sydney area for the last 25 years. Cen is the Founding President of the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, the peak body representing 40 Filipino-Australian voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. Twenty years ago, she and her husband responded to the lack of affordable housing in Western Sydney by setting up a community housing co-operative for low-income families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Cen is also Chairperson of Auburn Small Community Organisation Network, an umbrella organisation for 43 culturally and linguistically diverse organisations, which runs a Connect to Work program and the annual Flavours of Auburn food festival.

JenniferAnneVingeNominated by Mr Greg Alpin MP, ALBURY

Jen was the driving force behind the Jingellic and District Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Society (JDPAHS) in the face of infrastructure complications and the cancellation of the 2016 Jingellic Show. Jen had the vision to reinvigorate the committee, seeking community assistance, new members and improved governance and risk management. As a result, JDPAHS was awarded over $240,000 in grant

funding to develop a new building with office, kiosk, bar, exhibition space, commercial kitchen, toilets and amenities, solar panels, sports field lighting and security. Jen was very hands-on during development and construction. The new building opened August 2017.

LizaSchaeperNominated by Mr Jamie Parker MP, BALMAIN

Liza is President of the Leichhardt Saints Football Club. Valued for being a role model and providing opportunities for women and girls in sport, Liza has held a range of committee positions with the club, including secretary, women’s representative and member protection information officer. Liza is the only female president of a football club in the district that has male players and during her tenure as president, the club has grown 25 per cent. Women’s and girls’ participation has grown 200 per cent.

SabrinFarooquiNominated by Ms Tania Mihailuk MP BANKSTOWN

In addition to working full-time at the Fair Work Commission and raising a young child, Sabrin Farooqui is dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people in the community. She volunteers to help resettle refugees with Settlement Services International. Sabrin also works to improve women’s mental health in rural areas of Bangladesh through the non-profit

JulieAnneMitchell

Julie Anne Mitchell’s public health journey began when she took a two-week nursing job in London looking after a two-year-old boy while his mother went to hospital for suspected appendicitis. Six months later Julie Anne was still caring for the boy, while his mother was in the palliative stage of ovarian cancer aged 32. This left Julie Anne with a passion to do more.

Since then Julie Anne has built a career in improving public health. Among her notable involvements are the national cervical screening program and Breastscreen, the introduction of smoke-free pubs and clubs in NSW and achieving mandatory kilojoule labelling in NSW fast food outlets that has since become a precedent for the rest of the country.

Julie Anne says her greatest achievement however has been in the strategic development of a national women and heart disease program called Go Red for Women. Heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australian women killing three times more women than breast cancer. When she started out, just two in ten people were aware of this fact. In the space of five years she led a team that doubled this figure to four in ten.

Julie Anne has worked both in government and in the not-for-profit sector and is a graduate of La Trobe, Deakin and Sydney University. Currently the NSW Director of Cardiovascular Health programs, Julie Anne oversees a range of programs covering nutrition, physical activity, tobacco control and clinical management of disease.

Her commitment to gender equity in health, research and the workforce sees her represent Australia internationally as the Heart Foundation’s national spokesperson on women and heart disease.

Finalists First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award



organisation Sitara’s Story. She organises various events for the Bangladeshi community in Australia to promote local talent, most recently the Bangla Art Exhibition 2018 at the NSW State Library to celebrate Multicultural March, an initiative of the NSW state government.

MaryCrawleyNominated by The Hon. Kevin Humphries MP, BARWON

Retiring in December 2017 at age 93 as licensee of the Tattersall Hotel, Barringun, Mary is likely to be Australia’s oldest publican. She and her late husband, Bay, purchased the hotel in 1977 and ran it together. The Tattersall Hotel has been the place for weary travellers, shearers, truck drivers and farm workers to enjoy Mary’s hospitality, a home-cooked meal, a cold drink and occasionally a place to lay their heads. Mary has touched the lives of thousands of people through her kindness, her genuine interest in people and her ability to see the dignity of every person she meets.

VickiWilsonNominated by The Hon. Paul Toole MP, BATHURST

Vicki has made a significant contribution to both the business sector and the community of Bathurst in a variety of roles. Through her ongoing community support, Vicki has become an incredible ambassador for women and the community. Vicki was a member and President of Rotaract and for many years the coordinator and sponsor of the Rockley Rodeo. Vicki has operated her own business for over 20 years and has earned the respect and admiration of all who meet her. She has been recognised as a Bathurst Citizen of the Month.

RobynWaiteNominated by The Hon. David Elliott MP, BAULKHAM HILLS

Robyn has offered hope and comfort to women escaping from abusive relationships

by providing places of refuge and a network of support to seek assistance. She is determined to improve the lives and opportunities of women with disabilities. Thanks to Robyn, Penrith’s women’s refuge, The Haven, modelled their services on the wheelchair-accessible The Sanctuary, where Robyn presides as Chair. Robyn’s participation in initiatives including White Ribbon Day has increased community awareness of domestic violence.

RobynYatesOAMNominated by Mr Trish Doyle MP, BLUE MOUNTAINS

Robyn has demonstrated a life-long commitment to nursing and caring for people, particularly those with cancer. In 2005 Robyn founded the charity Cancer Wellness Support, in recognition of the need for a positive and holistic approach to working with people living with cancer. Robyn is an endorsed leader accredited with the Gawler Foundation’s ‘Living Well with Cancer’ 12-week program and has now facilitated this program 18 times. Robyn is well respected for her work and her leadership in the area of cancer care and was recognised for this in 2015 when she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal.

TanyaWhitehouseNominated by Mr Chris Patterson MP, CAMDEN

Tanya is the coordinator of the Macarthur Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services. Tanya works tirelessly to ensure clients are connected to vital support agencies such as emergency housing, permanent housing, schooling for children and financial support through Centrelink. Tanya’s compassion and her understanding of domestic violence is so important for enabling positive outcomes for the victims and their families. Tanya is a quiet achiever in an area most people would shy away from.

KylieSeymourNominated by Mr Greg Warren MP, CAMPBELLTOWN

Kylie is a highly distinguished hockey umpire from Campbelltown and has represented Australia as an umpire at the Rio Olympics, as well as the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the Hockey Champions Trophy in Argentina and London. More recently, Kylie was named Official of the Year for 2017 at the NSW Sports Awards. Kylie exemplifies the benefits of sport and is a great role model for young sportswomen in Campbelltown and Australia. Kylie is also a great ambassador for sporting officials across all codes, who are often the unsung heroes in their particular sport.

EstaPaschalidis-ChilasNominated by Ms Sophie Cotsis MP, CANTERBURY

Esta has dedicated her professional life to improving her local community and working with NSW’s new and emerging multicultural communities for more than 25 years. She has worked tirelessly, advocated for and campaigned for better services and public policy that enables refugees and new migrants to integrate into our communities and positively contribute to their new home. This ethic of public service extends to her election as a Councillor and Committee Chair of the former Canterbury Council.

Anne-MareeKinleyNominated by The Hon. Ray Williams MP, CASTLE HILL

Anne-Maree has been involved with Castle Hill Public School and Castle Hill High School Parents and Citizens Associations for more than 21 years. Her contributions are numerous, but her most notable projects are the ones which have had a huge impact and lasting legacy for the school and its students. This includes regular reviews of the anti-bullying policies and running awareness campaigns promoting safe use of technology within the school. At all times

Anne-Maree has represented the Parents and Citizens Associations and the schools with grace, ensuring students feel supported, nurtured and valued.

MerilynEnsbeyNominated by Mr Christopher Gulaptis MP, CLARENCE

Merilyn has volunteered with numerous organisations in the Richmond Valley over a number of years. After Merilyn’s husband, Dude, was in a terrible accident, they, along with a group of friends decided to give back to the organisations that helped save his life. For the next 11 years, Merilyn and Dude worked tirelessly with the committee to raise up to $150,000. The money has benefited Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Casino Rescue Squad (Volunteer Rescue Association) and the Tabulam State Emergency Service just to name a few. Merilyn has been a driving force in supporting emergency services in the Northern Rivers. Merilyn has worked behind the scenes for many years to promote, engage with, and support her local community.

KirstenHowtonNominated by Mr Andrew Fraser MP, COFFS HARBOUR

Kirsten has been a Cancer Council NSW supporter for close to ten years, following the death of her first husband. Kirsten has hosted many successful Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea events raising funds for the Cancer Council. Kirsten has been a committee member of the Stars of Coffs Coast Dance for Cancer since its inception in 2011. In 2017 she participated in the event with her husband, Ross Holland, in the first-ever couples event, winning the Judges’ Choice Award. The event to date has raised close to $800,000 which support Cancer Council’s local information and practical support services for cancer patients and their families.



SophieSmithNominated by Mr Bruce Notley-Smith MP, COOGEE

Sophie has demonstrated unwavering personal dedication to supporting and fundraising for care services for premature babies. She leads a motivated team, called Running for Premature Babies, which has raised over $1 million for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Randwick’s Royal Hospital for Women by participating in various running events. Sophie’s boys, Henry, Jasper and Evan, were born very premature. Although they sadly lived for only a short time, the loving and professional care she and her three children received while in hospital prompted her to lend a hand.

PamHalliburtonNominated by Ms Steph Cooke MP, COOTAMUNDRA

Pam grew up assisting at Red Cross events and since 2011 has been Secretary of the Junee/Illabo branch. She has held executive positions on pre-school, football and cricket committees. Pam continues to work with great enthusiasm, passion and energy, volunteering with many organisations, including the Junee Community Centre and the Cooinda Court Committee. She fundraises for a not-for-profit aged care facility, and is a support person for the Intellectual Disability Rights Services.

KateFitzsimonsNominated by The Hon. Mark Speakman SC, MP, CRONULLA

Kate Fitzsimons tragically lost her sister, Nicole, in a motorbike accident in Thailand in 2012. A year later, she left her corporate career to become the Director of the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation. The Foundation aims to educate young Australians on the importance of travel safety and also assists talented and dedicated young performing artists and sportspeople with financial assistance to achieve their dreams. Kate is

an incredible and passionate advocate for the foundation, delivering presentations to senior students on safety while traveling overseas. Kate has delivered her presentation to more than 30,000 senior students at more than 150 schools around Australia.

YvonneTaylorNominated by Mr Jonathan O’Dea MP, DAVIDSON

Yvonne has faithfully served with the Lindfield Rotary Club for many years and is currently on the Board of Directors as Club Director for Youth Service and the Club Executive for Membership. She served on the Ministerial Committee overseeing the first Aboriginal Education Curriculum for NSW and is still involved in the Peer Support Program at Killara High School. As part of her Rotary role, she has chaired the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for her district, a program aimed at leadership development and encouraging social skills among young adults. She has also campaigned strongly against the practice of female genital mutilation in all its forms.

LuisaPeruginiNominated by Mr John Sidoti MP, DRUMMOYNE

Luisa is the Senior Producer for the Italian Language program at SBS. Luisa lives in the Drummoyne electorate and has worked tirelessly to contribute to the Italian community. She regularly organises and attends various events for the Italian community. Luisa’s contributions to the community have helped other Italians remain connected to their linguistic and cultural heritage while building a new and rich life in Australia.

MelindaGleesonNominated by The Hon. Troy Grant MP, DUBBO

Melinda has made outstanding contributions to sport in Trangie and is a valued player, coach and organiser of several teams across

swimming, netball, rugby league and touch football. She is Vice President of the Trangie Netball Club and has coached a junior Trangie team for the past five years. She was the driving force behind the 2015 Inaugural Ladies League Tag Competition. She also organises Disability League Tag community events and is Chairperson of the inaugural Western Women’s Rugby League committee. Melinda is a past president and member of Trangie Central School Parents and Citizens Association and she currently volunteers with school sport.

JaneMollicaNominated by Mr Glenn Brookes MP, EAST HILLS

In her role as Principal of Padstow Park Public School since 2004, Jane has tirelessly guided thousands of children through their most vital years of their education. Through her passion for educating, she has inspired dreams, fostered growth and a love of learning, encouraged creativity and instilled confidence in our children. The values she has passed on to those students will remain with them all of their lives.

BettyOckerlanderNominated by Mr Damien Tudehope MP, EPPING

Betty is a very community-minded individual as well as a successful business woman. What distinguishes her is her active participation and commitment to a large range of community events, and the high level of generosity she extends to these groups. As President of Epping Rotary Club, Betty is involved in a variety of programs as well as working closely with council in relation to local community matters.

BlancaArely-EspinozaNominated by Guy Zangari MP, FAIRFIELD

Blanca has done outstanding work across many different sectors in the Fairfield community including working with Anglicare and volunteering as an advocate

with carer support groups under South Western Sydney Local Health District. Blanca has excelled at supporting Spanish-speaking carers of people with a mental illness for many years in the community. She also provides opportunities for carers to be aware of their own physical, social and emotional wellbeing through workshops in this network. Through Anglicare, Blanca assists and supports newly-arrived refugees with their settlement process.

ChristineBurgeNominated by Ms Liesl Tesch MP, GOSFORD

Christine’s love and dedication for her local community shines through in the work she puts into managing Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy. Mary Mac’s Place is a vital local service that offers food, assistance, advice and access to services for disadvantaged and homeless people. Christine coordinates a team of volunteers that serves 100 meals per day, five days a week, using quality ingredients generously donated by the community and local businesses from the Ethel Cox Centre in Woy Woy. Christine works tirelessly to support those who are less fortunate in her community, and Mary Mac’s Place would not be possible without her help.

KerryHortNominated by The Hon. Pru Goward MP, GOULBURN

Kerry has been an outstanding leader in the Goulburn region health sector. As General Manager of Goulburn Base Hospital for many years, she has ensured the hospital has always provided a high standard of service. Kerry was selected to lead a $120 million investment in the hospital. She has carried out this task with dignity and warmth and the community has never had cause to question her judgement. She’s been a staunch advocate of the hospital upgrade and a determined defender of the interests of the Goulburn community.



(University of the Third Age) Group to upgrade their audio-visual equipment. Sharon is a terrific role model for women because she teaches leadership and her actions speak louder than words.

DrYvonneMcMasterOAMNominated by Mr Alister Henskens MP, KU-RING-GAI

Dr McMaster is a retired palliative care doctor and campaigner for improved palliative care services. After retiring in 1998 she signed up to lead a support group for people with advanced cancer. Dr McMaster set up ‘Push for Palliative Care’ and began organising petitions and media campaigns, met with doctors, nurses, hospital administrators and politicians, wrote countless letters and delivered speeches across the state. She has described her advocacy work as a full-time job and was awarded an Order of Australia in 2014 for her advocacy work.

NadiaSalehNominated by Mr Jihad Dib MP, LAKEMBA

Nadia has worked at Riverwood Community Centre for the past 18 years. During her working life she has progressed to become the Manager of Children and Family Services. Nadia has been responsible for the development of many services that have had a positive impact on all who have accessed them. Nadia is well respected in the local community, both professionally and personally. As well as Nadia’s hard work at the centre and on local council, she has supported her four children through their education and entrance to the workforce.

LisaAynajianNominated by The Hon. Anthony Roberts MP, LANE COVE

Lisa is passionate about helping students with special needs and believes in helping them to reach their full potential. Lisa is currently a primary teacher, having taught classes Kindergarten to Year 6, using her

qualifications of Master of Inclusive Education to assist students of all abilities. Her enthusiasm to reach out to her community in various roles brings her great fulfilment and a sense of belonging. She also organised community events with a strong focus on fun for children. Her positive outlook and energy for her community distinguishes her as a woman who thrives on making a difference.

JillHepburnNominated by The Hon. Thomas George MP, LISMORE

Jill has been involved in community organisations in Lismore for more than 50 years. In May 2016 she was Football Far North Coast’s Volunteer of the Month and later that year was named Northern NSW Football’s Volunteer of the Year. Jill is currently the Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Licensee of the Club. She is passionate and committed to driving grassroots football, seen in the countless hours she puts in each season to ensure everyone has a positive experience. Jill also was a volunteer for the Lismore Neighbourhood Centre for more than 20 years and currently helps at events held by Our Kids, an organisation which raises funds for the children’s ward at Lismore Base Hospital.

IvyRobersonNominated by Ms Prue Car MP, LONDONDERRY

Ivy is a passionate advocate and was instrumental in the establishment of the large and successful Whalan Community Action Group. She started the well-known furniture restoration activity, where abandoned furniture was restored and given to families in need living in public housing properties. Ivy started the Whalan Festival, bringing people from across the community together to celebrate. She was a community representative on committees at Westmead Hospital, and provided a leading role in the campaigns for a court house and better commuter car parking at Mt Druitt.

SusieBoydNominated by Julia Finn MP, GRANVILLE

Susie has had a long term association of more than ten years with the Merrylands High School Parents and Citizens Association and is now President of the NSW Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) Federation. Susie is highly respected within the NSW education community, being wisely informed and dedicated to improving the outcomes for young people. She has received ministerial awards for her work with local communities. In 2016 Susie was awarded the Sydney West Mid-West Volunteer of the Year in recognition of her mentoring and training of P&Cs to be active in their schools to improve educational outcomes.

BeverlyLazarouNominated by Lee Evans MP, HEATHCOTE

Bev has worked in women’s services relating to domestic violence since 1987. She developed the Southern Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service at both Sutherland and Kogarah Local Courts, working closely with NSW police and local courts. The service was recognised as a best-practice model in delivering a high-level service to women and children experiencing domestic violence in the Sutherland and St George local government areas. Bev has also provided advice to Legal Aid NSW about domestic violence issues.

LaurelHortonNominated by Mr Ron Hoenig MP, HEFFRON

Laurel is a devoted member of her St Peters Anglican Church Community. She is also an integral member of the St Peters Cooks River History Group, which is currently restoring the 180-year-old St Peters Anglican Church, Sydney’s second oldest church. The group conducts walks around the suburbs of Tempe and St Peters, as well

as tours of historic and heritage-listed buildings. Laurel, alongside her husband Bob, makes an outstanding contribution to preserving the history of the local area, restoring its splendid physical heritage, and educating the public and the next generation about their local history.

CrissMooreNominated by Ms Melanie Gibbons MP, HOLSWORTHY

Criss has worked for many years with young people in her community – running a kids club for socially disadvantaged children and a camp for teenagers with disability. She ensures that the young people under her guidance are empowered to become confident, self-respecting, responsible community members. Criss is a quiet achiever; someone who goes above and beyond for her local community.

SallianneMcClellandNominated by The Hon. Matt Kean MP, HORNSBY

Sallianne is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and works tirelessly for the organisation. The shelter does not receive any government assistance so the work of Sallianne is vital for the shelter to remain open and assisting women in crisis. There are many women who owe their lives to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter and Sallianne for her hard work raising money and awareness.

SharonParkerNominated by Mr Gareth Ward MP, KIAMA

Sharon Parker is dedicated to her community and is always promoting the importance of volunteering in our local Kiama community. She is the Manager of the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre and has for many years developed programs for local seniors and community groups including Tech Savvy Seniors. She has also helped to secure a grant for Kiama U3A



TarsaLinsdellNominated by Mr Edmond Atalla MP, MOUNT DRUITT

Tarsa is a long-term resident of Mt Druitt who combines family and work with a strong commitment to community service. Tarsa is a Housing Specialist and assists high-needs clients to sustain their tenancies by linking them up with external services, referral, advocacy and support. Tarsa also mentors and supports staff to become proficient in working with external services and non-government organisations so that clients can receive wrap-around services.

SallySmithardNominated by The Hon. Tanya Davies MP, MULGOA

Sally has been an educator for many years and became Deputy Principal at St Clair High School in 2011. In 2014 a devastating fire ripped through 80 per cent of the school infrastructure and contents. Shortly after, Sally took on the role of Relieving Principal and led the project management of the school rebuild. A significant restructure of the school was needed to enable the students to remain in place and continue on with their education. She has faced a tough workload but has risen with grace, strength and leadership to ensure the best results for her school community.

SueInglisNominated by Mr Austin Evans MP, MURRAY

Sue is a very active member of the Coleambally community. She has been President or Secretary of the local Coly-Argoon Branch for the last six years and President of the Sturt Group for the last three. She has been a member of Lions Clubs Australia for more than 20 years including a stint as the President in Coleambally. Over the last six years, Sue has been a driver for Community Transport, led the local garden club, organised craft activities for children with special needs and

chaired the local aged care facility. In 2015 she was the Murrumbidgee Shire Council Citizen of the Year.

DonnaBallardNominated by Mr Stephen Bromhead MP, MYALL LAKES

Donna is a very community-minded individual. Since 2007 she has been Volunteer Coordinator for the Wingham Akoostik Festival. She is one of the facilitators of the Manning Net, a monthly meeting place for locals of Wingham to connect and network on community areas of interest. Donna is an active member of Rotary Club, is a committee member for the Taree Community Garden, and is a member of Wingham Chamber of Commerce. Donna also stood for the 2017 local council elections.

MichelleLanceyNominated by Mr Tim Crakanthorp MP, NEWCASTLE

Michelle has been a grassroots campaigner for marriage equality for many years and has advocated strongly for marriage equality through her work as convener of the Hunter Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). She has supported the LGBTQI community in Newcastle over this time in her role as convenor of PFLAG. Michelle has spoken at many rallies in support of marriage equality and worked closely with Penny Sharpe MLC and Senator Penny Wong to change the Labor Party’s policy on marriage equality along with addressing the national conference of the Labor party.

SaraLubowitzNominated by Ms Jenny Leong MP, NEWTOWN

As an activist and local organiser, Sara has always taken a stand for human rights and against injustice. Sara is part of Mums4Refugees, an organisation of volunteer and activist mums who advocate for compassion and inclusion for people

PaulineJamesNominated by Mr Anoulack Chanthivong MP, MACQUARIE FIELDS

Pauline works tirelessly in her volunteer roles with the Ingleburn Returned and Services League (RSL) Sub Branch, the Ingleburn Women’s Auxiliary and as State President of the Central Council of Women’s Auxiliaries - RSL NSW. Pauline coordinated and ran the statewide initiative ‘Lest We Forget Quilt’ that saw members of RSL Women’s Auxiliaries hand make quilts depicting the involvement of Australian and Allied Forces in all military campaigns over the past 100 years. Pauline is also spearheading the Invictus Games 2018 project for Women’s Auxiliaries branches in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania.

AmorelleDempsterNominated by Ms Jenny Aitchison MP, MAITLAND

Amorelle is an outstanding advocate for farmers, growers and the general community. Amorelle is Australian Councillor of Slow Food Australia and Leader of Slow Food Hunter Valley. Her work has supported many farmers and encouraged an interest in fresh, nutritious food in our local community. She has tirelessly campaigned for our community to look toward sustainable regional solutions as urban populations expand into traditional agricultural land. Amorelle’s work calling for communities to prioritise cultivation of local food production was highlighted on ABC TV’s Women’s Work and she promotes the slow food movement in local, regional and national media.

MariaChidzeyNominated by Mr James Griffin MP, MANLY

Maria has worked and volunteered at Community Northern Beaches for nearly 30 years. In that time she has undertaken a wide range of duties and responsibilities including President of Community Northern

Beaches and is currently the Multicultural Coordinator. Maria has supported and advocated for individuals, families and groups from culturally diverse backgrounds who are humanitarian entrants or migrants to Australia. Maria’s many years of community development, her dedication to the cause of access and equity for all, are well acknowledged within migrant communities.

DetectiveSergeantKellyDonaghyNominated by Ms Eleni Petinos MP, MIRANDA

Kelly joined the NSW Police Force in 2000 and has been passionate about community engagement and raising awareness of domestic violence. In 2013 Kelly was awarded the State Crime Command Police Officer of the Year Award for her role in the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad, and for her ongoing dedication to supporting children affected by sexual and physical abuse. She commenced and coordinated the Sutherland Shire White Ribbon Walk in 2016 and 2017. Kelly also started the Sutherland Shire Care 4 Kids local initiative, and is a mentor at Woolooware High School.

SusanWhelanNominated by The Hon. John Barilaro MP, MONARO

First elected to Queanbeyan City Council in 1984, Sue served as a Councillor for 33 years. She joined the Australian Local Government Women’s Organisation, where she went on to hold various executive positions with the aim of encouraging and supporting women in local government. Sue was also instrumental in creating the Campbell Street Children’s Centre during this time and served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors, 1991–2004. Sue has always seen her role as a community representative to ensure the best thing for Queanbeyan.



CarolineRaunjakNominated by Dr Geoff Lee MP, PARRAMATTA

Caroline has dedicated her efforts to making significant changes to government policy through her role at the Cancer Council. She has been able to successfully advocate with many MPs on both sides of politics to drive major policy changes. Caroline lost her husband to cancer and through her experience as a carer, came into contact with Cancer Council NSW and has been volunteering since 2009. She is making a real difference for people facing cancer and their families through her advocacy for quality palliative care.

MicheleElleryNominated by The Hon. Stuart Ayres MP, PENRITH

Michele (Chel) is the Founder and CEO of Queen of Hearts (QOH) Community Foundation, an organisation in Penrith that protects and supports victims of child abuse and domestic violence on their journey for justice and healing. She’s committed to supporting survivors with therapy in a safe and welcoming environment. QOH recently secured a partnership with the Australian Dental Health Foundation and to ensure survivors of domestic violence receive dental services provided pro bono by local dentists.

GaileneKeenNominated by The Hon. Rob Stokes MP, PITTWATER

For more that 25 years Gailene has been involved in major children’s charities and specialises in helping start-up organisations. Gailene has devoted her life to ensure children in dire situations are supported. She is currently working at the Be Centre at Warriewood, a charity focused on supporting children aged 3-13 years who have experienced trauma. Gailene’s main role is funding the support of these children, ensuring they have all the help they need. Other charities Gailene has been heavily

involved in are the Cancer Council, Starlight Foundation and St Lucy’s Special School.

DianneDavisNominated by Mrs Leslie Williams MP, PORT MACQUARIE

Dianne has been a member of the Special Olympics Mid North Coast Branch for over nine years and is currently Chairperson of the group. Dianne is also current coach of the local Special Olympics basketball team and has previously coached one of the NSW Special Olympics Basketball Teams at national level. She fundraises for and organises trips away to compete against other Special Olympics groups. As a parent of a child with Down Syndrome, Dianne is always championing people with disability and is constantly looking for ways to promote the abilities of local athletes.

LeahAndersonNominated by Ms Kate Washington MP, PORT STEPHENS

Leah is the founder of Port Stephens Women in Business, a local networking and mentoring group supporting women in business and increasing economic opportunities for local women. Leah has recently been elected President of the thriving Tomaree Business Chamber, leading a strong and growing membership of more than 140 local businesses. She was previously the President of Nelson Bay Town Management. Leah continues to be heavily involved in the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, of which she is a former president, raising funds for local community groups. Leah owns and operates a local financial services company, Leah Anderson and Associates.

VictoriaVenerissaParasMcInnesNominated by Mr Kevin Conolly MP, RIVERSTONE

Victoria Venerissa, known as Rissa, has been committed to a number of non-profit organisations, including as Director of the Philippine Community Council, First Vice

who arrive as asylum seekers and refugees. Sara has volunteered and worked with many significant organisations based in and around the Newtown electorate including the AIDS Council of NSW where she established the Women Partners of Gay/Bisexual Men Project (the first of its kind in the world), Sydney’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Medecins Sans Frontiers, and Amnesty International.

VirginiaHowardNominated by Ms Felicity Wilson MP, NORTH SHORE

Virginia Howard has served the North Shore community for many years in a number of roles. In addition to being the Director of Mosman Branch of the Bendigo Bank, Virginia is also the Director of the Advisory Board of United Care Northern Region, Director of Dougherty Apartments in Chatswood and Director and Vice Chair of Mosman Community College. As a member of Mosman Community Services, and a volunteer Community Visitor for Mosman Municipal Council, Virginia is passionate about serving her local community. She has also recently been a volunteer submission writer at the Asylum Seeker Centre of NSW.

LorraineBartelNominated by The Hon. Adam Marshall MP, NORTHERN TABLELANDS

Lorraine has been a tireless volunteer in the Moree community for more than four decades. Her primary work is with the Moree Aged and Disability Services support group and the Moree Homes for the Aged Reserve Trust. Lorraine is a very active founding member of the Lions Ladies branch in Moree and has been the driving force behind Seniors Festival events in Moree for many years. She has successfully gained funding and organised events that have enriched the lives of seniors in Moree.

RosemaryBishopNominated by Mr Mark Coure MP, OATLEY

Rosemary is a community-minded individual with a heart for helping people and seeing them excel in every sphere of life. As the Chief Executive Officer of 3Bridges Community, Rosemary strives to embody the organisation’s vision to make a positive difference and impact on people’s lives through engagement, integration and activation. Rosemary has fostered this through her longstanding commitment to partnering with the community by helping disadvantaged individuals in the most vulnerable of circumstances.

RochelleAshcroftNominated by Mr Philip Donato MP, ORANGE

Rochelle founded Let’s Make Better, a charity which fundraises and organises community events to assist those most vulnerable in our community. Over the past year, the charity has raised approximately $100,000 and provided many hours of services. The funds and volunteer hours have been directed to a nutritional breakfast program for students at Bowen Public School, furnishing six houses for women and children escaping domestic violence as well as sponsoring many other local school and community groups.

DeeHunterNominated by The Hon. Melinda Pavey MP, OXLEY

Dee is a highly-respected community member who volunteers much of her time to the hospital, its staff and its patients in the Nambucca Valley in the Mid-North Coast in her capacity with the United Hospital Auxiliaries (UHA) of NSW Inc. Dee has also recently been appointed as the UHA’s north-eastern zone regional representative. She also serves on the Local Health District’s Community Reference Group and was last year given the honour of being declared the its Volunteer of the Year.



meals and hampers to newly arrived-refugees, the elderly and sick, and people who are homeless. She initiated the Fairfield Community Free Meal Service, which focuses on assisting refugees, and asylum seekers.

DareKavanaghNominated by Ms Jo Haylen MP, SUMMER HILL

Dare has been the Chief Executive Officer of Reverse Garbage Co-operative since 2014. Reverse Garbage is one of Australia’s oldest sustainability social enterprises and processes discarded resources to resell for creative reuse. Reverse Garbage has gone from strength to strength under Dare’s leadership and was recently awarded the Inner West 2017 Sustainable Business Award for Community Leadership. Dare is also a dedicated community member and volunteers with Dulwich Hill-Marrickville Scouts, teaches ethics at Wilkins Public School, sits on the board of grant-giving organisation Lesbians Incorporated and was recently elected to the National Board of Zero Waste Australia.

CarolynBearNominated by Ms Yasmin Catley, SWANSEA

Since losing her daughter to ovarian cancer, Carolyn has dedicated her life to raising awareness around the disease. She and her husband Rob have raised more than $120,000 for cancer research. Carolyn travels all over Australia as an ambassador for ovarian cancer. She has used her experience and her role to raise money for ovarian cancer research and encourage early detection efforts.

Carolyn’s resilience, her determination and her compassion for others has inspired many people around her. She continues to keep fighting and advocating to protect other women from having to experience what she did.

MyraDemetriouNominated by Mr Alex Greenwich MP, SYDNEY

Myra is 91 years old and has been a stalwart and proud member of the social housing community in Millers Point and The Rocks. Myra has been a key member of the community campaign to keep low-cost housing in the inner city. She has been a vocal and active member of the campaign to retain the Sirius building for social housing – the purpose for which it was planned, designed and built. Myra has used her story and her voice to speak out for others who were fearful of retribution if they publicly opposed government plans.

YvonneKentNominated by Mr Kevin Anderson MP, TAMWORTH

Aunty Yvonne Kent is Board Member at Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Corporation, Board Member of Tamworth Family Support Service, Board Delegate for Tamworth Family Support Service Reconciliation Action Plan and is affiliated with the Gomeroi Gaaynggal Centre and Coledale Community Centre. Yvonne is also a member of the Family Law Planning Network Aboriginal Sub Committee. Yvonne is passionate about her community involvement and her volunteering with the local soup kitchen, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and young people. She is an excellent mentor for young people and is available at any time of the day or night to provide her advice.

TanyaDegerNominated by Mr Adam Crouch MP, TERRIGAL

Tanya has worked tirelessly as a volunteer with the Rural Fire Service for many years and is involved in all aspects of community, scout and school brigade events. At the moment Tanya is the Deputy Captain of the Wamberal Rural Fire Brigade, and also is an extremely strong and effective leader. She is

President of Blacktown City Lions Club and Director of Aguman Kapampangan Australia Inc. She helped establish the new Blacktown Ponds Lions Club where she currently serves as Membership Chairman. She has led efforts to raise funds for play equipment for children with disability at The Ponds School and has helped organise an awards program to encourage disadvantaged young people to reach their potential.

HelenJamesNominated by The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, RYDE

Helen is an advocate for awareness and research into dementia, drawing from her own personal circumstances. Her knowledgeable voice has improved awareness and advocated on behalf of people with dementia from the perspective of family and carers. She is a strong supporter of the Big Heart Appeal and the Salvation Army in Ryde. Helen is admired for her ability to manage the devastating illness of her husband with optimism, resilience, good humour and dignity, continuing to volunteer and serve in voluntary executive roles.

WendyLazanasNominated by Mark Taylor MP, SEVEN HILLS

Wendy has been a long-term resident of the Toongabbie local area. She is passionate about maintaining the character and environment of its surrounds. Wendy has rallied her fellow residents over a number of years concerning local issues. She has passionately advocated both within the media and government sector to ensure her local area continues to maintain its fantastic character. Wendy’s personality, organisational skills and courage to stand up for what she believes in makes her an outstanding community advocate.

FayCampbellNominated by Anna Watson MP, SHELLHARBOUR

Fay has been a tireless stalwart in the fight for better healthcare and an Illawarra activist for more than 40 years. Fay served as Chairwoman of the Illawarra PET committee, which successfully fought to secure a PET scanner for Wollongong Hospital. She also fought to ensure that this medical technology was made readily available to all members of the community. Fay is also Chairwoman of the Illawarra Thoracic Committee and has been instrumental in ensuring the Illawarra has access to a dedicated thoracic surgeon.

GlendaStanifordNominated by The Hon. Shelley Hancock MP, SOUTH COAST

Glenda is founder and President of the Belt Up for Safety (BUS) Action Group and continues to spearhead this safety campaign across the state. Glenda has organised rallies, led deputations to government ministers and lobby groups, has been the parent representative on several committees and taken the lead on reports to the government to ensure this safety measure becomes reality. The recent government commitment to install seat belts on all NSW schools buses by December 2021 is a tribute to the dedication, hard work and tenacity of the group led by Glenda.

PaulaNicolasNominated by Ms Jodi McKay MP, STRATHFIELD

Paula is President and founder of the St Merkorious Charity in Strathfield South. In 2007 Paula was cooking meals from home for five families in our community who were either elderly or struggling. In 2013, she established the St Merkorious Charity and now has a team of more than 100 volunteers who cook, pack and deliver more than 2000 nutritious meals a week. Paula provides



extremely hard to assist local residents and organisations wishing to get into volunteering, organising many functions throughout the year for volunteers. The Volunteers Expo, which has been held for a number of years, goes from strength to strength due to Vesna’s hard work and enthusiasm.

RachelDavisNominated by Ms Sonia Hornery MP, WALLSEND

Rachel owns The Workshop Hair and Makeup Studio and has teamed up with Love Your Sister, started by actor Samuel Johnson with his late sister and cancer victim Connie, to develop a lipstick to raise money for cancer research. When Rachel’s mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, she decided to make some changes in her personal and business life. Rachel started her own premium quality mineral and natural makeup range Brave Cosmetics, the name a tribute to her mother, who supported her through thick and thin in business, marriage and life.

ProfessorHalaZreiqatNominated by The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, WILLOUGHBY

Professor Zreiqat is a National Health and Medical Research Senior Research Fellow, and Head of the Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials Research Unit at the University of Sydney. She is widely accomplished in the field of engineered biomaterials, and has developed a unique ceramic material on which the body can regenerate new bone. Professor Zreiqat believes that this material is superior to alternative treatments currently available for bone loss and she is hoping to see it used clinically around the world within the next 10 years. She has received distinguished awards and is a passionate mentor for students, professionals and academics.

SharonRobertsonNominated by Mr Jai Rowell, WOLLONDILLY

Sharon Robertson is a local community hero who is very passionate about the Wollondilly community. Sharon organised and launched the Cystic Fibrosis Swimathon in 2009–10, which has now become an annual fundraising event in Wollondilly. She has volunteered her photography skills for an anti-bullying campaign and for The Oaks Rural Fire Service sponsorship events. Sharon goes about her work in community advocacy without fuss.

RebeccaLachlanNominated by Mr Paul Scully MP, WOLLONGONG

Rebecca has made tremendous and continued efforts to campaign for accessible transport and communities. Rebecca has been the leader of the Access for All at Unanderra Station for a number of years and has been an outspoken advocate for the need for greater mobility access for public transport in the Illawarra. Rebecca has been heavily involved with the Stroke Foundation Australia as a StrokeSafe Ambassador and serving as a member of the StrokeSafe Consumer Council. Rebecca has also been a strong advocate for a range of issues related to women in the Illawarra.

well known within the Rural Fire Service community for her drive, determination and dedication. Tanya is a strong and positive role model and mentor for the younger members of the brigade.

JennyKiddNominated by Mr Geoff Provest MP, TWEED

Following the 2017 record floods that devastated the Tweed, Jenny was a driving force in ensuring residents and businesses of Tumbulgum were on their feet as soon as possible. Once waters had begun to recede, Jenny set up a central hub in the main street of Tumbulgum. She sat under a marquee for hours every day providing residents with information on accessing flood recovery assistance and how to clean up and support one another. Jenny is the very active President of the Tumbulgum Community Association, publishes a regular newsletter, organises events and works tirelessly for this rural community.

DianeBennettOAMNominated by Mr Michael Johnsen MP, UPPER HUNTER

Diane is Secretary of the Lower Hunter branch of the NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA). She first joined the Clarence Town Rural Fire Brigade in 1991 and has since had a distinguished career encompassing many roles and responsibilities. She became involved in community education and introduced fire safety programs into schools in the Dungog district along with introducing fire safety presentations to residents of towns in the Dungog shire. She mentored RFSA members throughout the Lower Hunter district so they could deliver the school fire safety program.

RebbetzinLayaSlavinNominated by The Hon. Gabrielle Upton MP, VAUCLUSE

Laya and her husband Rabbi Doctor Dovid Slavin founded Our Big Kitchen (OBK) in February 2005 in the heart of Bondi. OBK now has 650 volunteers making more than 70,000 meals a year for those in need. Laya is a beacon of community spirit who grew up in a close Jewish community where her parents’ home was always welcoming to friends and other Holocaust survivors. Laya has translated this experience into a large community kitchen. Laya often invites Jewish and non-Jewish neighbours into her own family kitchen to proudly share her family’s beautiful traditions.

NarellePottsNominated by Mr Daryl Maguire MP, WAGGA WAGGA

Narelle has been with the Wagga Wagga Takes 2 since it commenced in 2007 and is now the Chair/President. Wagga Wagga Takes 2 has generated over $3 million for local charities such as Country Hope, The Leisure Company, Riverina Cancer Centre, Ronald McDonald House, Legacy and the Cancer Council. Narelle is also heavily involved with the annual Cancer Council’s Relay for Life walk for charity and has been a committee member for over ten years. Narelle is the only female life member of the Riverina Football Umpires Association for her work as Treasurer and committee member for the past 12 years.

VesnaPerisicNominated by The Hon. Brad Hazzard MP, WAKEHURST

Vesna is the coordinator of volunteer recruitment at the Community Connect Northern Beaches. In this role she strives to integrate, develop social inclusion and coordinate community consultations. She is instrumental in organising community events to build a stronger supportive Northern Beaches community. Vesna works


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