Heart Volunteer Awards 2021 winners revealed
Meet the 2021 Heart Volunteer Awards winners, honoured for the huge contributions they have made to their rural communities.
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Camperdown clubman makes Leura Oval home for whole town
In his 32 years of volunteer service for Camperdown Football Netball Club, the achievement that makes Peter most proud is something that happened off the pitch.
Sale youth champion wins community volunteer award
Lorraine MacGillivray is on call around-the-clock, always ready to support East Gippsland’s young people when they most need it.
Young leader injects fresh life into Chiltern SES
Since taking the helm of Chiltern’s SES Unit, Jessica has been fearless in the face of disaster and inspired more than 30 new members to join the service.
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Ballarat teen in tune with elderly during Covid
Even during last year’s coronavirus lockdowns, this 17-year-old volunteer found a way to keep up his connection with the residents of Ballarat’s Nazareth House.
Surf sister a true life saver
Lakes Entrance volunteer lifesaver Eden McMillan has been part of many rescues, but none more memorable than when her sister was involved.
Love of flying allows a caring nature to take off
This Mt Beauty pilot volunteers his skills and plane to transport regional Australians to the medical care they need.
Brain injury no barrier to helping Bendigo community
A series of life-threatening strokes stole this young mum’s ability to work, but she found a more rewarding way to contribute to her community – through volunteerism.
Lorraine answers the call for kids in strife
Police stations are generally not where people want to be, but this Sale volunteer is playing an important role whenever she walks through their doors.
When patients need a boost, Jack brings a smile
This Australian Koolie is part of the team of volunteers at Heathcote Health, who donate their time and efforts to support patients, residents and staff.
Meet Tom, much-loved Ballarat aged-care home visitor
Know an unsung hero such as this inspiring student? Despite being only 17, Tom McCarthy is a long-time visitor to Nazareth House. NOMINATE NOW
Peter Conheady is Camperdown’s champion clubman
Peter is a nominee in The Weekly Times Heart Volunteer Awards, and we’re on the hunt for more selfless volunteers like him. Nominate your community’s unsung volunteer hero here.
Machines and monuments the legacy of 55 years in the CFA
Little River volunteer fire captain Terry Hedt, 79, looks back on five decades of CFA service, with poignant memories of the tragic day 52 years ago when 23 lives were lost at Lara.
Fabulous Fordsons: Rupanyup museum keeps rural history alive
A massive fleet of 100-year-old Fordson tractors is just the start of Woods’ Farming and Heritage Museum’s historic collection, which volunteers have turned into a Wimmera tourist destination.
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