Seniors with kind hearts to be recognised in awards
It’s time to give back to those who have given so much. Blue Care is inviting all to nominate a senior who has made a difference in their community for a very special award. APPLY NOW.
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MEMBERS of the Redlands community are invited to nominate inspiring seniors who have made significant contributions to the community for a Redlands Coast Inspiring Seniors Award.
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Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the Blue Care award was a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of senior citizens in the lead up to Queensland Seniors Week.
“Council is once again proud to support this annual Blue Care initiative, now in its eleventh year of operation,” she said.
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“Just like the rest of Queensland, Redlands Coast has an ageing population and that comes with a lot of positives.
“Many of our seniors are opting to stay in the workforce for longer than previous generations and others choose to share their wisdom and experience giving back to the community in other ways.
“Countless unpaid hours of volunteer work are racked up by Redlands Coast seniors every year, often filling the gaps by providing services relied on by many people.”
Blue Care’s Inspiring Seniors Coordinator Breanne Tukavkin said the awards were a great way to acknowledge those who gave back to the community all year round.
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“We time our Inspiring Seniors Awards so that nominations are open to the public in the lead up to Seniors Week,” Ms Tukavkin said.
“The announcement of successful recipients will be made during Seniors Week celebrations, at a special morning tea with Mayor Williams and Redland City Councillors.
“Of course there are so many worthy recipients out there, which is why I am urging members of the public to nominate someone they know by 28 June 2019.
“We hate our heroes to go unsung!”
To nominate someone for a 2019 Blue Care Redlands Coast Inspiring Seniors Award, fill out the online nomination form here or email b.tukavkin@bluecare.org.au.
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