Peter Slipper (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Every year since 2000 I have hosted the Fisher community Australia Day awards. On 26 January this year some 35 local citizens who dedicated time and effort for the benefit of the local community were recognised at a ceremony attended by approximately 300 people. The individual award recipients are: Mrs Jane Bright for her contribution to the protection of abandoned dogs and cats; Mr Gary Phillips for services to the Sunshine Coast war veterans and the Sunshine Coast Concert Band, particularly for the work he did with respect to Victory in the Pacific Day; Mrs Laurel Asimus for ongoing volunteering efforts in the community, particularly in relation to seniors and Lifeline; Mr Frank Beattie OAM for dedicated community service to the hinterland, particularly the Maleny RSL; Mrs Patricia Blake for more than 20 years of voluntary charity work, including work for the St Vincent de Paul Society; Mr Bill Close for assistance to struggling rural and outback families and Christian support through his Care Outreach organisation; Allan Lawley and Hendrik ‘Hank’ Drent for dedicated fundraising activities in support of the hinterland’s elderly residents; Mr John Edwards for services to education, particularly school based sport; Mrs Gwen Greenwood for services to the community through the Lionesses clubs of both Buderim and Mooloolaba; Mrs Lorrie Housman for more than 20 years of local charity work, including work with the St Vincent de Paul Society; Mr Edward ‘Ted’ Hyde for dedicated fundraising on the Sunshine Coast for cancer research; Mrs Sheree Lyons for her hard work and dedication to the Sippy Downs community—in particular, she is now president of the community association; Mrs Adele MacDonald for dedicated service to the sport of lawn bowls on the Sunshine Coast; Mr Casey McGuire for services to the community through sport; Mr James ‘Jim’ McBrien for his long-term dedication as a Lifeline volunteer; Mrs Gloria McEwan for services to the community—she has been involved in Inner Wheel, QCWA, Legacy and Friendship Force; Mr Cec Munns AM for services to education; Mrs Janet Scott for services to the community; Mrs Rita Rynne for dedicated services to various Sunshine Coast community support organisations, including work for leukaemia and also the Association of Independent Retirees; Mr Hans Van Roy for services to the Buderim community—he has been president of the chamber of commerce; Ms Lucy Cradduck for services to the community, in particular the Buderim War Memorial Community Association; Mr Peter Shadforth for services to sporting clubs and community organisations; Mr Bill and Mrs Margot Lind-Hansen for services to the Kawana Ambulance Committee; and Mrs Nancy Moule for her contribution to the arts.

There was also a highly commended award given to the Suncoast Social Dancers. The community service award went to Telstra Country Wide. Also, there were awards to Mr Des Dwyer, former Caloundra mayor; Councillor Andrew Champion; and Mr Steve and Mrs Terri Irwin. The Des Scanlon Shield was given to Angel Flight, a wonderful organisation that helps so many people in need. I thank the House. (Time expired)