- Organisations, individuals finalists in Community Services Excellence Awards
From the Kimberley to the Great Southern and across to Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia's community spirit is alive and well as shown by an outstanding field of finalists in this year's community service awards.
Community Services Minister Robyn McSweeney said the awards acknowledged the crucial role the not-for-profit sector played in supporting vulnerable people across the State.
"The standard of the 29 finalists for this year's awards is high and it's a reflection of the tremendous work being undertaken by the community services sector," Mrs McSweeney said.
"This year we have a dynamic and diverse range of finalists ranging from an organisation that seeks to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Aboriginal communities to a volunteer organisation for musicians.
"These prestigious awards showcase some of the best examples of dedicated organisations and individuals in the community service sector who are working diligently to meet the needs of West Australians.
"This State Government recognises the community services sector and the vital role it plays in building strong, vibrant communities."
The Community Services Excellence Awards are presented by the Department for Communities in partnership with WACOSS.
Finalists and award winners will be acknowledged at a gala dinner held in conjunction with the 2012 Western Australian Council of Social Service Conference from May 8-10 2012, the broadest single gathering of community service representatives in the State.
Minister's office - 6552 6500
2012 Community Services Excellence Awards Finalists
Organisations Category
Community Services Excellence Award - Volunteer-Based Organisation
Catch Music, Osborne Park
City of Melville Citizens Relief Fund Inc., Melville Dongara Charities Association Inc. - Dongara Op Shop, Dongara
Growing Towards Wellness Pty Ltd - Growing Towards Wellness Program, Bunbury
Community Services Excellence Award - Small Organisation
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group Inc. - Better Environment - Better Lifestyle Program, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Seniors Recreation Council of WA Inc., Leederville
The Halo Leadership Development Agency Inc, Spearwood
The Big Issue Australia, Northbridge
Community Services Excellence Awards - Medium Organisation
Centacare Family Services - Geraldton
DreamFit Foundation, Shenton Park
SIDS and Kids Western Australia - Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Aboriginal Communities Program, Kensington
South Coastal Women's Health Services Association Inc., Rockingham
Community Services Excellence Award - Large Organisation
Anglicare WA, East Perth
Australian Red Cross - Telecross Service, East Perth
Regional Category
Community Services Excellence Award - Regional Organisation
Centacare Family Services - Geraldton
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group Inc. - Better Environment - Better Lifestyle Program, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Rural Community Support Service (WA Country Health Service - Great Southern) - Rural Community Support Service, Narrogin
YMCA of Perth Inc. - Swim for Life: First Time Jobs Program, South Hedland
Partnerships and Strategic Alliances Category
Community Services Excellence Award - Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
Anglicare WA - The Standby Suicide Response Service in the Kimberley, East Perth
OK Youth Services, Joondalup
YMCA of Perth Inc. - Swim for Life: First Time Jobs, South Hedland
Youth Focus Inc. - Hawaiian Ride for Youth Program, Burswood
Media and Promotion Category
Community Services Excellence Award - Outstanding Achievement in Raising the Profile of Community Services to Western Australians
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group Inc. - Better Environment - Better Lifesyle Program, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
MIDLAS (Midland Information, Debt and Legal Advocacy Service Inc) - MIDLAS Social Media Innovation Program, Midland
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation - Uranium Information Program, East Perth
Individual Category
Community Services Excellence Award - Outstanding Commitment by an Individual
Dr Ann O'Neill, South Perth
Dr Graham Fisher, Bunbury
Ms Jennifer Hannan, East Perth
Ms Lee-Anne Smith, Spearwood
