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Not-for-Profit Sector Banking COMMONWEALTH BANK TREASURERS’ AWARDS 2015 RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES
XA MESSAGE TO OUR FELLOW COMMUNITY BUILDERS Like you, CommBank a are committed to buildi wellbeing and sustaina 600,000 not-for-profit And we know that the w treasurers plays a vital those groups hum. Most treasurers are untiring, That’s why it’s our pleasure to put our names to such a worthwhile initiative as the Not-for-Profit painstaking and efficient. They Treasurers’ Awards. work long hours to keep the books balanced and ensure accountability, These awards emphasise how much work is being done behind the scenes of our allowing community members and not-for-profit organisations; but it’s about more volunteers to get on with working than recognition. We also sought to uncover for the causes they believe in key barriers to the efficient and effective and the work they love doing. keeping of the books, and highlight solutions for overcoming those barriers. They sacrifice time with their families and friends, The judging of these awards made for exciting their leisure time, time they’d probably rather reading. We heard of treasurers taking their spend on the ground with their community groups from the red to the black, from the group than in the back office, to pay the bills, dark ages to the internet age, from struggling chase money, do the books and prepare the to thriving. reports. All too often the work of the treasurer goes unrecognised. 2
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES nd Our Community ng the strength, ability of Australia’s groups. work of not-for-profit role in making We also read many excellent suggestions of initiatives we can undertake that will make treasurers’ lives across Australia easier and their groups safer, more effective and more efficient. It’s invaluable information: we’ve heard Vanessa Nolan Woods from the horse’s mouth exactly what barriers General Manager, are impeding our nation’s treasurers, and Not-for-Profit exactly what can be done to remove them. Sector Banking We can’t wait to get started. Commonwealth Bank Congratulations to all the treasurers who were peer-nominated for the awards this year, and a huge thank you to all those who shared their wisdom. And to all the treasurers and volunteers who help make our community organisations so great – we applaud you. Denis Moriarty Group Managing Director Our Community 3
X ABOUT THE AWARDS ABOUT THE 2015 TREASURERS’ AWARDS... The response to the Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards 2015 was overwhelming. We received well over 1000 submissions, accompanied by inspiring and glowing endorsements of our community treasurers. 4
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES The Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ Awards 2015 were split into two parts to allow a celebration of all treasurers across the nation, as well as an opportunity for those treasurers to contribute their ideas for reforming the role. PART A: PART B: People involved in not-for-profit groups were Treasurers were invited to spread their wisdom invited to let their treasurer know how much they by providing their ideas for removing barriers to the are valued by nominating them to receive an role of the treasurer. The three best entries were official Commonwealth Bank Not-for-Profit chosen to win one of three $5000 donations for their Treasurers’ Awards 2015 Certificate of Appreciation. not-for-profit group, plus an iPad for themselves. CELEBRATING OUR 2015 TREASURERS Nominations for Part A of the awards were drawn This year’s nominees are of exceptional quality, from all corners of every state and territory of demonstrating great leadership, teamwork Australia – from major cities, regional centres and and enthusiasm. tiny towns; from large organisations and small, and everything in between; and from all areas of Nominees were a mix of full- and part-time the not-for-profit sector. workers and retirees, fitting their treasury role among other commitments. They included The entries showed just how amazing the work trained accountants and complete novices. that is being undertaken in the community sector is. They showed how much time and thought treasurers The judges were inspired to read about treasurers put into their voluntary work and highlighted that taking on huge challenges, learning new skills, their work involves much more than simply balancing donating vast amounts of their time – some the books. quite literally saving their organisation from going under. They have read about people who form the backbone of their community organisation, often going above and beyond the call of duty. 5
CELEBRATING X OUR TREASURERS HERE’S JUST “Kylie is effective, efficient, reliable, trustworthy, intelligent, competent “For consistently going above and beyond the role of book- A SMALL and caring. She manages to keeper, banker, accountant, asset SELECTION OF communicate complex ‘money talk’ to the committee in layman’s terms. manager, financial planner, treasurer, committee member and all round THE COMMENTS We appreciate her incredibly!” great bloke! We thank you!” WE RECEIVED: “Before Erin was treasurer, we “Marion has been a strong and “ were stressed about our financial steady voice of reason over many situation. Erin has not only bought years advocating for financial us out of the red, but well into the sustainability. She consistently goes above and beyond in the She counts green! She’s a fantastic asset to the organisation.” time and energy she puts into her involvement.” the notes, “Amanda, our treasurer, works she counts the tirelessly for the good of our centre, “Cathy volunteered when no one else would. Calm when faced with coins – she helping us to fund a large renovation for our centre, all while having a waves of receipts and invoices, she has streamlined processes always balances toddler and newborn twins. She’s supermum and treasurer!” while keeping us to budget.” the books on “For being a rock of stability “Mel has amazing energy and time. Words and security during a time commitment to the volunteer treasurer role - 130 members can’t describe of change.” means monthly fees come in daily so she does an incredible amount how much we “Canteen closure was a reality. Tan took stock, made changes, of work in her own time and never lets us down.” appreciate your communicated with everyone, kept contribution. guard and now it is transformed from $7000 loss to > $7000 profit. “Not only has Rob has been treasurer for many years, he has Thank you! Tan is our champion!” stood in for any committee position when it became unexpectedly “For being Australia’s leading vacant. He is more than the treasurer, he is the backbone.” ” bookkeeper and balancing the best books in the Commonwealth.” “Olwen brought fresh air and “I am nominating Sam for staying “Thank you, Edith, for your new ideas when she took over back late at work to keep the club unfailing support, your passion the treasurer’s job. She has also financially up to date. And for the for excellence, and your eye for started our society with catering consistent positive attitude he has detail. As a result our finances and and grant writing.” towards the club and its welfare. organisation are going from ordinary And to say thank you.” to extraordinary!” “Kathy has devoted many years to our club and still continues even “We would like to nominate Kate “After 40 years of involvement though her children no longer play. for all her patience, diligence and in volunteer dog clubs (showing, Kathy is great with the numbers and initiative. But mostly for being so breeding, obedience and agility), makes the best coleslaw.” amazing and for showing us that Annette is easily the best treasurer tax time doesn’t have to be difficult I have ever seen. Easy as that! but can also be fun.” And you can’t have her!!” “Rod would rather be working on the fire grounds or volunteering to relieve exhausted ‘firies’, yet he finds “Lisa is readily available with See page 18 for the full alphabetical list the time to pay the bills, submit our advice and suggestions on how of all 878 honourees. paperwork and tally our accounts.” we can work more efficiently and transparently. Lisa’s fine tuning has helped to produce extraordinarily detailed financial reports.” 6
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES CELEBRATING THE WISDOM OF OUR TREASURERS No one knows the trials and Hundreds of treasurers from across the country answered the tribulations of any particular task call. The best applications were: quite like the people currently engaged in carrying it out. GROUNDED: Entrants described barriers drawn As part of the Commonwealth from real-life experiences that Bank Not-for-Profit Treasurers’ apply to many groups of varying sizes across the country. Awards 2015, we set out to extract treasurers’ ideas about what could THOUGHTFUL: be done differently in order to make Entrants proposed solutions that were innovative and creative. their roles easier and improve the financial wellbeing of their REALISTIC: organisations. Entrants’ proposals were achievable and implementable. 7
X OUR WINNERS CELEBRATING SAMANTHA WINTER OUR 2015 Treasurer, AWARD Women’s Health In WINNERS the North, Victoria We would like to Samantha has been Treasurer for Women’s Health In the North (WHIN) Inc. since congratulate our three mid-2013. A chartered accountant by winners who have training, Samantha is the first qualified made a huge contribution accountant to serve in this role at WHIN. to their not-for-profit Key tasks have been to bring financial organisations. rigour and processes into WHIN by applying an accountant’s lens to the role of financial governance. In her day job, Samantha is Director Academic Administration at The University of Melbourne, overseeing a budget of more than $180m. She seeks to apply the same rigour to her voluntary role as a treasurer as she does to her paid role. “This is great news for Women’s Health In the North – we look forward to putting the prize money towards a program to improve the financial literacy of migrant women. From a personal perspective, I am humbled that my financial skills are being recognised as adding value to my organisation and I strongly believe that all not-for-profit organisations should have access to these skills.” 8
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES WHITNEY BOYLE RHONDA Treasurer, DOYLE Mallee Treasurer, Neighbourhood Central Coast House Network, Kids in Need, Victoria NSW The Mallee Neighbourhood House Network Rhonda has served as the treasurer of supports the 13 neighbourhood houses in Central Coast Kids in Need for 12 years. the northern region of Victoria. The network The organisation provides assistance with employs one part-time coordinator; in addition, accommodation expenses to families of the houses work together voluntarily. children with cancer or other prolonged illnesses while in Sydney or Newcastle Whitney has served as the network’s treasurer hospitals. for three years. When she took on the role she had no financial training or experience Prior to taking up the role of treasurer, whatsoever, and had never used MYOB (the Rhonda had no previous experience as a network’s software). treasurer. She was taught how to do the role by the outgoing treasurer, and is also blessed Whitney is the part-time manager of one of by having a friendly neighbour who checks the network’s neighbourhood houses, which her books monthly to make sure they’re all work to create inclusive, supportive and correct and backed up. vibrant communities. A self-professed one-finger typist, Rhonda Her approach to being an effective treasurer is spends at least two hours a day carrying out to be open and honest with the organisation’s her duties as treasurer. members. She aims to be approachable so that committee members feel comfortable to ask the tough questions. “As a volunteer treasurer I rely upon my relationship with and assistance from staff at our local branch of the Commonwealth “It is humbling and inspiring to be a Bank and upon assistance from the Board representative of the thousands of and Committee of Central Coast Kids not-for-profit treasurers in Australia in Need. To win this prestigious award and to have the responses provided means we are all doing something right.” in the award application considered seriously by Our Community and the Commonwealth Bank.” 9
TREASURERS’ WISDOM ENTRANTS TO THIS SECTION OF A. THE THE AWARDS PROGRAM WERE BARRIERS ASKED TO: A. The other board members don’t understand the finances Treasurers are concerned about the level of knowledge and skills Lack of confidence in their own abilities It takes great courage to take on a task that’s very important but for which one has limited experience of their fellow board members. to offer, yet this is what so many Identify the biggest They find it hard to make complex treasurers have done. We read barriers to their financial reports simple enough again and again of treasurers work as treasurers. for others to understand. They thrown into the deep end, without say there is no money and little a background in finance, with no enthusiasm for training. They fear training, with limited handover, B. their fellow board members lack with basic computer skills, and the confidence or knowledge with no prior knowledge of what they need to properly interrogate the role would entail. the numbers. “As a lay person, with no formal “People often cite other board accounting, legal, HR, (or) project members’ lack of financial management qualifications, it can Provide ideas of understanding as a barrier to be very frustrating, time consuming how those barriers working as an effective not- and at times a scary prospect for-profit treasurer. Personally when asked to take on and manage could be removed. though, I think that it is more projects that you feel totally out people’s confidence in their own of your comfort zone with.” understanding that is lacking. This generally means that very few, if any, questions are asked about my reports, due to fear of saying something obvious or silly.” 10
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES Some barriers identified in the entries were particular to one organisation only but many were repeated over and over again. We’ve highlighted some of the common replies below: Too much trust in Succession Too much to do and or reliance on the Difficulties too little time to do it treasurer A major theme that ran through It’s the lament of the modern Many entrants described an the entries was a feeling of being age, and treasurers feel the pull assumption among their fellow press-ganged into the treasurer’s especially – amid work, family board members that treasurers job and then feeling trapped there and social commitments, and have all the answers and that in the absence of anyone else general involvement in the cause therefore all other board members willing or able to take over. Several (playing the game, fighting the can switch off their brains when spoke of fears that the job was fires), how can one find the the finances are discussed. They becoming so complex amid the time to focus on the numbers? put this tendency down to lack move to electronic record-keeping Just doing the minimum, such of interest, lack of understanding and more demanding reporting as getting to the bank, is hard and lack of confidence among regimes that fewer and fewer enough for those who work their fellow board members. They volunteers would be capable of full-time. Treasurers reported described a range of results: carrying it out. feeling troubled that they were board members not reading or not able to find the time to do “Our club has a large percentage proper planning; to fulfil all of their interrogating financial reports; of members over the age of 60 reporting requirements; to learn complacency around fundraising; and as such has limited to no about changes in the regulatory and a lack of unity around the experience with the ever-changing and funding environments that setting of and keeping to budgets. technology and finance industries. might affect their organisation; Interestingly, not one single entry This makes our succession to make sure the numbers were complained about board members, planning ever more difficult as properly connected to the mission; group members or staff asking too many of our members no longer to streamline their systems; and many questions of the treasurer. have the skills or confidence to to keep up with technological “I haven’t yet discovered how to undertake these positions.” changes that could make their generate enthusiasm in listening work easier. Burnout seems a key to the treasurer’s report at each risk for many of our treasurers. meeting, but am thinking a rap routine might help.” “People who volunteer as treasurers are often people who generally ‘put their hand up’. This means they often need to juggle many priorities across home, work and community time.” 11
TREASURERS’ WISDOM Poor financial Difficulties Sector-wide management balancing the budget problems and control systems It’s probably no surprise to anyone Many treasurers looked outside Many treasurers wrote of having who’s had any dealings with the their own organisation’s four inherited unsophisticated and not-for-profit sector that it can walls in identifying key barriers chaotic record-keeping and be hard to balance the budget. to their work. A large number financial management systems. Treasurers are, of course, on the talked about a lack of standards They felt this was leaving their frontline of this task. They spoke for book-keeping procedures organisation exposed to risks. in their entries about inheriting for not-for-profits; a lack of They were worried about poor deficits; having to deal with lumpy standards for reporting; no internal procedures and frustrated cashflow; grants being suddenly information about best practices; by external systems. Where good withdrawn; sponsors not following and no not-for-profit benchmarks. systems were in place, treasurers through on promises; spiking They want compliance and often had difficulties convincing costs of insurance premiums; reporting to be centralised others to follow them. The demanding overheads; and and streamlined. changing nature of not-for-profit debtors unwilling to pay. They boards appears to be one factor also spoke of board members “As a brand new treasurer for that is making it difficult to embed and other stakeholders ignoring a brand new rugby club there good systems. all of this in their demands for was only a blank page to start more spending on the mission from. What is best practice? “The previous treasurer did (alongside an unwillingness to [You have] a sudden feeling you not maintain any book-keeping participate in fundraising). are re-inventing the wheel.” records. I have had to start all over in terms of record keeping “Having to chase up member fees and producing reports for to continue to provide services Accounting for general meetings.” means you are at times more of a more than the dollars debt collector than a treasurer.” A growing area of concern for a Inadequate technological number of treasurers is the need infrastructure to account for more than just Cultural barriers the dollars and cents involved Information technology systems – Resistance to change was one in running an organisation. They or, rather, a lack of them – were a key cultural barrier identified by talked about the need to take key concern for a large number of treasurers. Many are frustrated proper account of the voluntary treasurers. They talked of having by their inability to introduce new inputs into their organisations, and to use “clapped out” computers, financial management systems. their difficulties in accounting for having to do too much unnecessary A number feel their role in outcomes (and to connect those manual handling of cash (affordable balancing the budget is viewed outcomes to allocation of funds). EFTPOS machines and electronic negatively by many of their board “Treasurers are tasked with payment collection facilities are colleagues. They feel undervalued the financial accountability in great demand), and a pressing and misunderstood. Some feel of an organisation which is need for software that was both their fellow board members are demonstrated in dollars and simple and affordable. unwilling to take on risks that cents. However, this fails to truly could open up new opportunities “Using just an Excel spreadsheet reflect the organisation’s value. for the organisation; that they and Word documents to generate Treasurers need help in developing don’t understand the need to invoices is a challenge, given an Social Statements that include invest in capacity (systems, annual spend of approximately items such as volunteer in-kind training) in order to allow the $80k and reasonably high contributions and the social return organisation to perform better. numbers of transactions, given on investment. Community groups we have over 200 members in “Some of the biggest barriers are provide at least 200% more value the club.” the perception of a treasurer’s role than the dollars indicate.” by others. Often you are seen as a naysayer; squashing spending or asking to see business cases and budgets.” 12
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES But enough of the negative! Our analysis of the Treasurers’ Awards entries revealed a number of realistic, achievable solutions to many of the barriers identified. B. THE SOLUTIONS Education for treasurers Some of the ideas put forward are relatively obvious, things that Ideas put forward include online really should already be happening in practically every not-for-profit and face-to-face training for new organisation in Australia (the need for proper induction for new treasurers, refresher courses, board members is one example). starter kits and manuals. Topics ranged from software/technology Still, their inclusion in this list keeps us focused on how we to book-keeping for beginners, to can help to ensure these practices become embedded and a Certificate IV in financial services. more widespread. Some treasurers have put forward ideas for products or services that are, in fact, already available from CommBank or Our Education for the board Community, which tells us that we need to do more to ensure There’s a pressing need for people know these things exist and where to find them. Our board members to become more Community’s comprehensive grants database, the Our Community knowledgeable about financial publications Damn Good Advice for Treasurers and Damn Good management and governance. Advice for Board Members, and the Community Financial Centre, Some even suggested that a website designed to provide practical information about financial training be compulsory for all new management, are a few such examples. board members. Others were What was most exciting in reading the award entries was the new less prescriptive, but put forward thinking that was uncovered – a laundry list of ideas and solutions interesting ideas for how more for Our Community and CommBank to explore. people could be encouraged into training – subsidised costs, a train- the-trainer model, online training, or a travelling band of face-to- Some of the main themes are face trainers fanning out across highlighted on the following pages: every municipality in the country. Several treasurers suggested that employers be encouraged to offer volunteer board members paid leave to attend such training. 13
TREASURERS’ WISDOM X TREASURERS’ WISDOM Promoting a better Practical support Peer support understanding of the for treasurers Treasurers also believe that role of the treasurer there’s much they can learn Many, many ideas were put As well as promoting financial forward for resources that would from each other. They believe training for board members, some assist treasurers to do their job there would be great value in the treasurers put forward the idea more efficiently and effectively. creation of an online treasurer’s that board members should be Examples include: a register forum, networking groups, briefed on what’s involved in being of pro bono auditing services; meet-ups, and mentoring. a treasurer. This, it is believed, an online treasurers’ knowledge would give all board members centre; a monthly bulletin more sympathy for the role and highlighting key legislative, Technological more opportunity to offer support. regulatory and economic solutions developments; a support As one of our award winners, helpline or portal; specific There is great demand for the Samantha Winter, put it, “All resources for new treasurers development of a cloud-based directors need to understand the and new board members; and finance software package specific financial governance role that a pool of accountants who have to not-for-profit organisations ALL directors play and how much volunteered to provide end-of-year that’s affordable and simple to work the treasurer is actually assistance to treasurers finalising use, but also powerful enough to doing. A best practice of acting their annual reports. provide a sophisticated overview as ‘shadow-treasurer’ or proxy of how an organisation is tracking. director for a period of time Other technology solutions put would be a great way to ensure forward by treasurers include all directors have a grounding Specific checklists and templates apps, portals, and more affordable in the role of the treasurer and online payment systems. its importance. Let’s have Many treasurers provided ideas Treasurer for a Week as part for specific tools and resources of Not-for-Profit Finance Week, that would make their jobs (and Create more time and award those directors who the jobs of all new treasurers) step up and are involved!” easier. Examples include: Ideas put forward by treasurers ideas on how to present an for creating more time in organisation’s financial position a treasurer’s day included Better succession in a more interesting fashion; encouraging employers to planning flow charts for various tasks; allow paid time off to voluntary template policies (Our Community treasurers of not-for-profit groups, Several ideas for improving has some in the Policy Bank but and splitting the role between succession planning and there’s clearly more that can be two parties (job sharing). improving the induction of new done); templates for common treasurers were forthcoming. documents such as agendas, They included having new minutes, profit and loss reports, Incentives for treasurers take on a ‘shadow and balance sheets; and business new treasurers treasurer‘ role for a time to upskill development plans, compliance them before they take up the checklists, and forecasting tools. Ideas for encouraging more role, and facilitating a move to people to become treasurers skills-based recruitment to ensure included lobbying for voluntary incoming treasurers have the skills treasurers to get tax breaks (as they need, to avoid a situation one award entrant put it, “money where the organisation turns is tax deductible, why not time?”), to the last person standing. and the creation of a prestigious national register to recognise long-serving volunteers. 14
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES Sector-wide reform Many treasurers identified We would like to thank all of structural, sector-wide reforms that could make their jobs easier. Ideas put forward included: the treasurers the creation of accounting principles or agreed basic standards of financial practice for who generously small not-for-profit organisations; standard centralised reporting systems; creation of benchmarks; and development of a universal set of best practice policies for management of funds. Suggestions for other structural provided their expert thoughts changes included: making deductible gift recipient (DGR) status more widely available; on financial multi-year funding; new investment and insurance options; and outsourced or innovations shared back-end financial management services. A full list of entrants is provided on page 18. and reforms. 15
WHAT OUR PARLIAMENTARY TREASURERS SAY WHAT OUR PARLIAMENTARY TREASURERS SAY ABOUT THE AWARDS The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. Andrew Barr Gladys Berejiklian Dave Tollner Tom Koutsantonis MLA, CHIEF MINISTER MP, TREASURER MLA, TREASURER MP, TREASURER AND TREASURER OF NEW SOUTH WALES OF NORTHERN OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA OF THE ACT TERRITORY “These awards go some “These awards act “Every year, hundreds of way in recognising and “As the Northern Territory to highlight the untiring community groups in the thanking the tens of Treasurer, I know how efforts and commitment ACT rely on the voluntary thousands of volunteers hard it is to keep the of treasurers whose work work of treasurers in their serving as treasurers for books balanced and the allows their not-for-profit organisations. community groups across money delivered to organisations to continue NSW. Not-for-profit the right spot at the right supporting and caring for The Treasurers’ Awards groups simply would not time. It’s a tough job, but their communities.” are a great way of survive or thrive without someone’s got to do it!” recognising this work in our community. their contribution.” These individuals are responsible for the financial operations of their organisations, playing an important role in ensuring that community groups meet their obligations.” 16
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. The Hon. Peter Gutwein Dr Michael Nahan Tim Pallas Curtis Pitt MP, TREASURER MLA, TREASURER MP, TREASURER MP, TREASURER OF TASMANIA OF WESTERN OF VICTORIA OF QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA “Tasmania’s 130,000 “Volunteers are an integral “We cannot recognise volunteers make an “As a patron of part of the Victorian enough the thousands invaluable contribution the Riverton RSL, community and none of Queensland volunteers to our communities and I understand the more so than those who who actively support many volunteer and value of community balance the books of our community groups and community organisations organisations and the community organisations. organisations around rely on the hard work and significant role of the the state, nationally The work that skill of their treasurers. It’s treasurer within these and internationally. treasurers of community difficult work and these organisations.” organisations do in Volunteer treasurers dedicated Tasmanians managing their finances are often at the heart of do a magnificent job. is one of the key reasons those groups – making I encourage all not-for- we have such a strong sure the finances of the profit organisations and community sector organisation are strong the broader Tasmanian in Victoria. and healthy to support community to get behind their vital cause. the 2015 Commonwealth I commend all Bank Treasurers’ Awards.” treasurers of community The standards expected organisations for their of the administrators contribution to Victoria.” of our community organisations are high, particularly because people usually hold down a full-time job as well. So awards such as the Treasurers’ Awards are an essential acknowledgement of the determined efforts of volunteers who give tirelessly of their time.” 17
X 2015 HONOUR ROLL COMMONWEALTH BANK TREASURERS’ AWARDS 2015 HONOUR ROLL It is our pleasure to congratulate all nominees of the Commonwealth Bank CERTIFICATE OF Treasurers’ Awards 2015. APPRECIATION These treasurers have Recognising the contribution to the Australian community made by: been peer-nominated, JOLENE SMITH that is, recognised by the as the valued Treasurer of: Goodville Inc people in their organisation, Commonwealth Bank Treasurers’ Awards 2015 N W E A LT H B which highlights the great MO AN OM C K esteem in which they ds No fo ar t- r -P w ro f i ’A t T r e asur er s are held. Many were Vanessa Nolan Woods Denis Moriarty General Manager, Group Managing Director Education & Not-for-Profit Our Community Sector Banking Commonwealth Bank nominated multiple times. 18
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES 2015 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Adams, Bill Kapunda Business Alliance Inc, SA Bigwood, Carolyne Glenorchy Rugby Union Football Club, TAS Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Birch, Robyn Baldivis Archery Club Inc, WA Adams, Denise Corporation, QLD Blacker, Peter The Surf Club Coolangatta, QLD Adamson, Kelly Parramatta Junior Eels, NSW Blacksell, Flo The Sheep's Back Museum, Naracoorte, SA Alievski, Jo Woodvale Secondary College P&C, WA Blight, John Victor Harbor Church of Christ, SA Allott, Michael Friends of the Theatre Royal, TAS Blundell, Melanie Playford Aquatic Club Inc, SA Amiel, Libby Marymead Auxiliary, ACT Learning and Attentional Disorders Society Boden, Graeme Anderson, Gennifer KidsFest Shellharbour Inc, NSW of WA (Inc), WA Andrews, Luke Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre, VIC Bolles, Simon Road Trauma Support Services Victoria, VIC Armstrong, Linda Hills Outside School Care Association Inc, WA Bomford, Kate Boggabri Public School P&C, NSW Ashworth, Neil Triple H 100.1 FM, NSW Booker, Carolyn Palais Management Committee, TAS Atkinson, Alana Rotary Club of Berrima District, NSW Booker, Patrick 2MNO Monaro Community Radio, NSW Audcent, Justin Ardross Junior Cricket Club, WA Booley, Craig Manifold Heights Cricket Club, VIC Aydogan, Ahmet Australian Relief Organisation, NSW Borg, Aleisha VICSES Maryborough, VIC Baccon, Karen Park Ridge State High School, QLD Borg, Christine Gembrook Market, VIC Badger, Keith Port Phillip EcoCentre Inc, VIC Northern Beaches Business Education Borg, Sylvia Network Inc, NSW Bagnati, Lisa North West 4 Inc, VIC New Lambton South Public School P&C Baldry, Korrin Longreach Recreational Fishing Club Inc, QLD Bosworth, Peta Association, NSW Ball, Cheryl Milton Ulladulla Dog Training Club Inc, NSW Bowler, David Anglican Parish of Bateau Bay, NSW Ball, Peter Norman Park Dolphins, QLD Boyd, Dianne Wentworth Historical Society Inc, NSW Ball, Tara Norman Park Dolphins, QLD West Coast Youth & Community Boylan, Cherie Bandara, Indira Sudbury Community Association Inc, WA Support Inc, SA Banner, Jan Marsh Foundation Limited, VIC Boyle, Patrick Project Youth Inc, NSW Barford, Enid Graham House Community Centre Inc, QLD Boyle, Ruth Melville City Football Club Inc, WA Barnett, Jan Bellinger Valley Historical Society, NSW Brabets, Barb Gippsland Acoustic Music Club, VIC Barrow, Marlene Linton and District Progress Association, VIC Surf Life Saving Queensland North Barrier Braddick, Steven Branch, QLD Bartley, Carhleen Circular Keys Chorus, NSW Bradley, Neil Western Australian Genealogical Society, WA Basire, Julie YStriders, WA Brammer, Rachelle University of WA Volleyball Club, WA Batt, Alan Lions Club of Broome Inc, WA Bratley, Crystelle Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society Inc, QLD Bayliss, Bendoc Resource Centre & Neighbourhood Christopher House, VIC Bray, Tim The Rotary Club of Bayswater, VIC Kyvalley Community Park & Pool and Breene, James Moreton Bribie Bridge Club Inc, QLD Beale, Debbie Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc, VIC Brammer, Rachelle University of WA Volleyball Club, WA Riding for the Disabled Association Bratley, Crystelle Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society Inc, QLD Beardmore, Wayne WA Inc (RDAWA Inc), WA Bray, Tim The Rotary Club of Bayswater, VIC Beauchamp, Vida Boulia Country Women's Association, QLD Breene, James Moreton Bribie Bridge Club Inc, QLD TenFM Tenterfield District & Bell, Robyn Community Radio, NSW Murrumba State Secondary College P&C Bretton, Lisa Association, QLD Bellamy, Des BayFM Community Radio Inc, NSW Briggs, Peter Murdoch University Rowing Club, WA Bellamy, Jim Dalby Broadcasting Association Inc, QLD Benfield, Linda Penrith Touch Association, NSW Broad, Spencer Asthma Foundation WA, WA Benson, Jarrad Coromandel Valley Ramblers Cricket Club, SA Broom, Bernard RDA St Andrews, VIC Beutel, Eric National Servicemen's RSL Sub Branch OAM (INC), QLD Lithgow Community Transport (Translinc) Brown, David Inc, NSW Bhat, Asha Southern Aboriginal Corporation, WA Brown, Diane Urban Seed, VIC Biggs, Robert Assistance Dogs Australia, NSW 19
2015 HONOUR ROLL 2015 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Brown, Jody West Australian Team Penners Association Clegget, Minna Collie Family Centre Inc, WA Inc, WA Clevedon, Robyn Temora Public School Canteen, NSW Brown, Lisa Cowra Early Childhood Services, NSW Coad, Lynette Boronia Trefoil Guild Girl Guide Association, Browne, Jeremy Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc, TAS SA Cogger, Sue Friends of Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Bruce, Donna Hermit Park State School P&C Association, Gardens, NSW QLD Cole, Paula Lions Club of Blackburn North Inc, VIC Bruce, Robert Lions Club of Port Macquarie Tacking Point Inc, NSW Cole, Peter Bathurst Community Transport Group Inc, NSW Buckman, Sharon Delegate Progress Association, NSW Coleman, Eileen Darlington Theatre Players Inc, WA Buerckner, Phil Yackandandah Community Centre, VIC Coleman, Vicky Darwin Film Society (DFS), NT Button, David Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services, NSW Collard, Tracy Gingin District Community Resource Centre Button, Prue Longreach Netball Association, QLD Inc, WA Byrne, Ross Salamanca Arts Centre, TAS Collins, Dale Mentone and St Bedes Old Collegians Amateur Football Club, VIC Cameron, Cathy Life Church ACC (Mooroopna), VIC Conte, Gloria Pines Learning Inc, VIC Cameron, Tim Coleraine Football Netball Club, VIC Cooke, Ciaran Beaufort Street Network, WA Camesi, Marita Palmerston Game Fishing Club Inc, NT Cooke, Eileen Preterm Infants' Parents' Association Inc, QLD Campbell, Tanya Eidsvold State School P&C Association, QLD Coombs, Karleen Emu Park State School P&C Association, QLD Carter, Courtney Wynyard BMX Park, TAS Coon, Tony Mernda Rural Fire Brigade, VIC Casey, Kaye Australian Aphasia Association Inc, QLD Cooper, Sandra Hutt Street Precinct Association, SA Casey, Leslie The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga Inc, NSW Copley, Brenda Arawang Primary School P&C, ACT Casimaty, Maria Polish Welfare Office, TAS Corbett, Charles Centenary Heights State High School P&C Cavanagh, Vicki Community Development Services Inc, QLD Association, QLD Chaaya, Sonia Salisbury State School P&C, QLD Cordingley, Nicol Bayswater Little Athletic Centre, WA Chamberlain, Amie Regents Park State School P&C, QLD Corrie, Ralph Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, NSW Chambers, David Cairns Maritime Museum Inc, QLD Corry, Michael Palliative Care Victoria, VIC Chambers, Joyce Patonga Beach Progress Association Inc, Cosham, Glen Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation NSW Society, VIC Chan, Jamie Northern Suburbs Touch Association, NSW Costa, John Nabiac Pool Committee, NSW Chandler, Cindy Kanwal Public School P&C, NSW Costello, Jacqui Capalaba State College P&C Association, QLD Chapman, Tania Canning Vale Primary School Campus P&C, WA Cotton, Bob Carers ACT Ltd, ACT Chappell, Jo Moana and Seaford Community Association Cottrell, Alex Meridan State College P&C Association, QLD Inc, SA Cowie, Jennifer Cairns Photographic Society, QLD Chase, Bob VMR Mornington, VIC Craig, Jane Harrow Discovery Centre, VIC Chesworth, Hilary Glebe Youth Service Inc, NSW Croker, Selwyn Coffs Harbour, Bellingen & Nambucca Child, Kerry AO Camp Creative Inc, NSW Community Transport, NSW Choi, Felix The Medical Benevolent Association of NSW, Crowe, Jan Avondale Heights Community Garden Inc, VIC NSW Curnow, Vanessa Parramatta State School P&C committee, Christie, Greg Geelong Softball Association, VIC QLD Christoforou, John Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, NSW Cursio, Francine William Duncan State School P&C, QLD Christopher, Brian Williamstown Literary Festival, VIC D’Arcy, Robyn Wynnum and Manly District Meals on Wheels Association Inc, QLD Church, Lilydale & Yarra Valley Netball Association, VIC Jacqueline Daish, Margaret Golden Memories Karaoke Inc, VIC Clark, Frank Kyvalley Progress Association, VIC Dalton, Matt Gerringong and District Historical Society, NSW Clarke, James Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House Inc, VIC Daniel, Alex Park Towers Housing Tenants Association Inc, VIC Clay, Iris Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, NSW Darragh, Ruth RLOA, QLD 20
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Davidson, Lee Rockingham City FC, WA Dyson, Robert Eat Well Tasmania Inc, TAS Davie, Richard Phillip Island Football Netball Club, VIC Edson, Gerry Kwinana Bowling Club, WA Davies, Greg Youth Connect, VIC Edwards, Donna Esperance Junior Cricket Association, WA Davies, Jennifer Chinchilla Family Support Centre Inc, QLD Edwards, Perth Soapbox Club, WA Kalandre Davies, Lisa Albert State School P&C Association, QLD Edwards, Neal Rotary Club of Kenwick (WA) Inc, WA Davis, Donna Gladstone & District Christian Broadcasting Association Inc, QLD Edyvean, Melinda Silkstone State School, QLD Davis, Geraldine Friends of the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Elderfield, Peter South West Orienteering Trekkers, WA Garden, Port Augusta Inc, SA Eliaba, Tia Sydney Cook Islands LMS Church, NSW Davis, James Olinda Rural Fire Brigade, VIC Ellens, Hugh Transition Sydney Inc, NSW Davison, Erin Blacktown Theatre Company, NSW Ellens, Hugh Transition Bondi, NSW Davison, Phil Tweed Shire Seniors Committee, NSW Ellery, David Queen of Hearts Community Foundation, Dawes, Lynne The Valley and East Coast Voice Inc, TAS NSW Dawson, Bronwyn Chewton Pool Inc, VIC Ellis, Aimee Mentone Pre-School P&C, VIC Day, Kelly-Ann East Belmont Saints Baseball Club Inc, VIC Elliss, Lorraine Wanneroo Amateur Football Club, WA Day, Lyn Chatworth Hall Committee Inc, QLD Entner, Sue Ravenshoe Community Centre Inc, QLD Day, Penny Secret Harbour Primary School P&C, WA Evans, Ian Wollondilly Support and Community Care Inc, NSW Deeker, Pam King Valley United Football - Netball Club, VIC Evans, Jo Mill Park Swim Club, VIC Della, Paul Federation of Catholic School Parent Everett, Doug Blue Dragon Children's Foundation Communities (SA), SA International, NSW Demchyshyn, Keysborough Basketball Association, VIC Fabian, Hilery Abundant Life Church, NSW Chris Fagg, Jo-Anne Darwin Speedway Riders & Drivers deMeyere, Albert Melville Cares Inc, WA Association Inc, NT Denton, Glynis Currumbin Dragons Paddling Club Inc, QLD Fares, Len Illawarra News Blogspot Association Inc, NSW Desmond, John Bundanoon Highland Gathering Inc, NSW Farlow, John Four Wheel Drive Victoria, VIC DeSousa, Royce Banksia Gardens Community Services, VIC Farmer, John 3WBC FM Community Radio Inc, VIC Dettrick, Colleen Anglican Parish of Keppel, QLD Farooq, Maria Pakistanis In Australia Inc, WA Dewis, Lee-Ann Jamboree Community Kindergarten, QLD Farrell, Sean Michael Cusacks GAC, NSW Di Filippo, Andrew Ronald McDonald Family Retreat Batemans Bay, NSW Fensom, Joan Palmerston 50+ Club, NT Dimitriadis, Steve Sunshine Heights Cricket Club, VIC Ferguson, John Uniting Church Bondi Beach Mission Chapel by the Sea, NSW Dodd, Anthony Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club, QLD Filkins, Lisa Chatswood Hills State School P&C Donaldson, Doug Camp Hill Community and Sporting Club, QLD Association, QLD Donnellon, Angela Donald 2000 Inc, VIC Filsell, Peter Yankalilla Hockey Club, SA Donovan, Penni Peregian Beach Community House Inc, QLD Finlay, Caroline Manly Hospital Auxiliary, NSW Doolan, Craig Southern Suburbs Pool Association, QLD Fisher, Dennis Hornsby Art Society, NSW Dorse, Jonathan Hunter Christian Churches Football, NSW Fitzgerald, Judy Okines Community House, TAS Doyle, Anthony New South Wales Touch Association, NSW Flanagan, Forest Hill School of Arts, QLD Christine Doyle, Peter Brainwave, VIC Florisson, Steven Esperance Care Services, WA Doyle, Rhonda Central Coast Kids In Need Inc, NSW Foote, John Kinglake Ranges Men's Shed Inc, VIC Draper, Peter Pacific Hope School, NSW Ford, David Esperance Regional Forum Inc, WA Drummond, Neil Gungahlin Rural Fire Service Brigade, ACT Ford, Ron Connect2Group Inc, QLD Dudley, Joan Suited to Success Inc, QLD Foreman, Peter Quality Living Options Bendigo Inc, VIC Dugan, Patricia Pregnancy Counselling & Education Services Inc, QLD Forsyth, Annie Laidley State High School P&C Association, QLD Dyde, Adam Bethanga Recreation Reserve Committee, VIC 21
2015 HONOUR ROLL 2015 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Forsyth, Helen Dragons Rowing Club, QLD Green, Antony Beyond Empathy Limited, NSW Fowles, Ken West Gambier Football Club Inc, SA Greenwood, John Lions Clubs International District 201V2, VIC Fox, Bradley Clear Mountain Rural Fire Brigade, QLD Greig, Vickie Lions Club of Penguin, TAS Fraser, David Clunes Football Netball Club, VIC Griffin, Morgan Young Variety SA, SA Fraser, Diane Gawler Community House Inc, SA Gubbay, David Newcastle Theatre Company, NSW Fraser, Lois Friends of Wentworth Library Services, NSW Guest, Chezley Salmon Gums Development Group, WA Fraser, Morag Balga Detached Youth Work Project Inc, WA Guppy, Alan Woods Point Gun Club Inc, VIC Free, Nicola, Search Light Inc, QLD Hadfield, Karen Horsham Fire Brigade, VIC Freeman, Gail Toora Women Inc, ACT Hailes, Jane Playgroup Queensland Ltd, QLD Frehner, Jason Victoria Park Swimming Club, WA Hall, Sharon Hyland Community Kindergarten, VIC Friederich, Inline Hockey SA, SA Halstead, Amy Eimeo Road State School P&C, QLD Alessandra Hamilton, Timothy St Paul the Apostle P&F Association, NSW Frost, Kit Riding for the Disabled of WA Albany Riding and Driving Group Inc, WA Hammond, Pagan Awareness Network Inc, NSW Veronica Frost, Susan Pappinbarra Progress Association Inc, NSW Hancock, Robert Andamooka Progress and Opal Miners Fullarton, Jayne Bass Valley Community Group Inc, VIC Association, SA Gardiner, Neil Footscray Community Arts Centre, VIC Hansen, Jeff Melville Theatre Company Inc, WA Gaudio, Nick Virtus Soccer Club, SA Harika, Melissa Continence Advisory Service of WA, WA Geddes, Shireen Hillcrest Christian College P&F Harman, Jane Kununurra Historical Society, WA Association, QLD Harrap, Chris Coburg Harriers Club Inc, VIC George, Leisa Wantirna Primary School, VIC Harris, Andrew Brunswick Montessori Children's House, VIC George, Pam TurningPoint Church, VIC Harris, Janet 1st Point Cook Scout Group, VIC Gerlach, Neale Living Positive Victoria, VIC Harris, Robert Queensland Radio for the Gibson, Sam Victor Harbor Archery Club, SA Print Handicapped Limited, QLD Gilbert, Russell Rotary Club of Bacchus Marsh, VIC Harrison, Kathryn Grow, QLD Giles, Dianne Melton & District Pony Club Inc, VIC Hart, Barry Batemans Bay Probus Club, NSW Gill, Geoffrey Albert Golf Club, NSW Harvey, Dorothy Kadina Retiree and Friendship Club, SA Gill, John Coal Point Progress Association, NSW Harvey, Karen Longreach Youth Club and Sports Complex Inc, QLD Gilmore, Janelle North Queensland Wildlife Care Inc, QLD Hatch, Arthur Mullumbimby Showground Trust, NSW Glasson, Donna Revesby Workers Football Club, NSW Hayden, Janette Tinonee Historical Society Inc, NSW Glastonbury, Judy Lions Club of Edwardstown, SA Hayes, John Southern Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels, Glistak, John South Australian Science Teachers NSW Association, SA Haylock, Barbara Special Olympics Australia – Gluyas, John Diamond Valley Community Support, Inc, Spencer Gulf, SA VIC Haynes, Jeffrey Sapphire Coast Uniting Churches, NSW Godber, Ann Yaraka Sports and Progress Association, QLD Healy, Denis Nelson Men's Shed Inc, VIC Godden, Paul Penumbra Centre Inc, VIC Hearne, Natalie Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, NSW Golinski, Helen Harlin State School P&C Association, QLD Heath, Daniel Helping Hoops Inc, VIC Gould, Mike Jindowie Residents Group, WA Heelan, Kristy Clermont and District Education Group Gowans, Diane 4 Paws Animal Rescue Inc, NSW (CDEG), QLD Graham, Maxyne Berkeley Neighbourhood Centre, NSW Heemskerk, Gambier Centrals Soccer Club, SA Jenny Grainger, Narelle Tiaro State School P&C Association, QLD Heffernan, Agnes Moving Forward Together Association, NSW Gration, Margaret Naringal Baptist Church, VIC Hegemann, Tara Shire State College P&C Association, Gray, Rod Huon Valley Theatre Inc, TAS Cheryl QLD Grayson, Bianca Trinity Preschool Orange Inc, NSW Heinjus, Deb Koolunga Primary School, SA 22
RECOGNISING THE UNSUNG HEROES OF AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Heinzman, Colin Swan Estuary Reserves Action Group Inc, Inserra, Martin Laverton Community Integrated Services WA Inc, VIC Helstrom, John Aurora School, VIC Inwood, Naomi Australian Circus and Physical Theatre Association, VIC Herz, Catriona Findon Calisthenics Club, VIC Ireland, Joylene Business Liaison Association, QLD Hess, Joleen Brunswick Tool Library, VIC Irvine, John The Rotary Club of Port Adelaide Inc, SA Hickin, Geoffrey Inner West Neighbour Aid, NSW Jacobi, Lois Noosa District SHS P&C Association, QLD Higgins, Cathy Southern Vales Dressage Club, SA Jacobs, Belinda Ourimbah Public School P&C Association, Hinkley, Glen Warwick Greenwood Junior Football Club, NSW WA Jacobson, Brooke Canning Vale Primary School Hoare, Tracy Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Inc, Campus P&C, WA VIC James, Steven Community House Port Lincoln Inc, SA Hodgetts, Tina Northern Children's Network Inc, TAS Jared, Laurel Clarendon Historic Hall Committee, SA Hoffman, Ann Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre Inc, NSW Jekabsons, Kath Romsey Golf Club, VIC Hoffman, LinC Pine Rivers, QLD Elizabeth Jellis, Sue Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast, ACT Hoffmann, John The Carinya Society, VIC Jenkinson, Wandering Annual Fair Committee Inc, WA Stephanie Hogermeer, Sonia Dryandra Regional Equestrian Association, WA Jodun, Charles Petanque WA, WA Holbrook, Coomera Springs State School P&C John, Neville Kildonan Uniting Care, VIC Catherine Association, QLD Johns, Brad Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society, Hollamby, Judy Waterloo Hall and Peak Body, SA NSW Holmes, Angela Adelaide Eagles Little Athletics Centre, SA Johns, Philip Council of Small Businesses of Australia (COSBOA), QLD Homem, Anthony Breakaway Toowoomba Inc, QLD Johnson, Bernice Music at the Basilica Inc, VIC Hooper, Belinda The Lakes South Morang P-9 School, VIC Johnson, Helen Friends of the Hound Inc, NSW Hooper, Margaret Bellingen Shire Visitor Information Centre, NSW Johnson, Michelle Springfield Central State School P&C Association, QLD Hooper, Ron Echuca Fire Brigade, VIC Johnson, Sharon The Animal Protection Society of WA Inc, Horvath, Sue Stawell Performing Arts Company Inc, VIC WA Hottot, Cate Jindalee State School P&C Association, Johnstone, June Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tasmania, QLD TAS Howard, Keith Collaroy Plateau Community Kindergarten Jones, Carol Hornsby Touch Association, NSW Inc, NSW Jones, Debbie St Hilda's P&F Association Inc, WA Howden, Nikki Cowra Community Information and Neighbourhood Centre Inc, NSW Jones, Patricia Esperance Districts Badminton Association, WA Howell, Tony Kedron State High School P&C Committee, QLD Jones, Yvonne K9 Rescue Group Inc, WA Hudnall-Dickson, Brisbane Chorale Inc, QLD Jose, Leanne Boondall P&C, QLD Cathy Joseph, Necola Hamilton Community House Inc, VIC Hughes, Evan Eaton's Hill State School P&C Association, QLD Joy, Garry Hope Chapel, NSW Hughes, Jo Altona Lacrosse Club, VIC Joy, Garry Breakthrough Houses, NSW Hughes, John Morven Park Management Committee, TAS Joyce, Brian Quilpie Golf Club Inc, QLD Hughes, Peter Northern Rivers Conservatorium Arts Centre Kandasamy, Tamil Association (QLD) Inc, QLD Inc, NSW Natarajan Hulbert, Trevor Dorrigo Saleyard Committee, NSW Kanneh, Community Service (Liberia) Inc, QLD Mohammed Hulskamp, John Friends of St Kilda Cemetery, VIC Keable, Karen Australian Leukodystrophy Support Group Humbert, Glenn Culgoa Community Sports Club Inc, NSW Inc, VIC Hyndman, Sarah Berrinba East State School P&C Committee, Kearney, Eileen Oakleigh Bowling Club Inc, VIC QLD Keily, Jo Banks Hockey Club, NT Ingham, Amanda Cootamundra Touch Association, NSW Keith, Janice King Island Regional Development Inness, Gary Hilton Palmyra Cricket Club, WA Organisation, TAS 23
2015 HONOUR ROLL 2015 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION HONOUR ROLL NAME ORGANISATION NAME ORGANISATION Kelly, Dot Range View Park Tennis Club Inc, WA Lee, Kim Gordon Baptist Church, NSW Kelly, Juliana Community Adult Literacy Foundation, WA Lee, Margaret Alfredton Rotary Club, VIC Kennedy, Edith Set Free Care, QLD Lees, Heather Neighbourhood Watch, Greater Shepparton PSA, VIC Kent, Andrew The Inspiration Garden Inc, QLD Leeson, Fiona Woongarra State School P&C Kerr, Philip Gold Coast and Hinterland Spinners and Association, QLD Weavers Group Inc, QLD Leighton, Nicole Balcatta Volleyball Club, WA Kidd, Damian Rotary Club of Mount Isa South West, QLD Lennon, Bill Wye River Surf Life Saving Club, VIC Kieseker, Sam Sarina State School P&C Association, QLD Lenz, Michelle RedFest - Redland Spring Festival Inc, QLD Kilby, Melinda Tomaree Public School P&C, NSW Lethbridge, Beth Booringa Heritage Group Inc, QLD Kinder, Irene Zonta Club of Brisbane East, QLD Lewer, Greg East Coast Regional Development King, Jan Darling Range Wildlife Shelter, WA Organisation Inc, TAS Kinsella, Gail Communities@Work, ACT Lewis, Benjamin The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc, QLD Kirk, Bill 3NRG 99.3FM Sunbury Radio, VIC Lewis, Margaret Winchelsea Community House, VIC Klukas, Lynette The Zonta Club of Bowen, Inc, QLD Lewis, Steve Brisbane Second Division Klumpp, Andrew The yLead Association, QLD Rugby League Inc, QLD Knights, Peta The Fr Bob Maguire Foundation, VIC Liang, Vanessa Darebin Information Volunteer Resource Service, VIC Knoll, Alysa Leeton SunRice Festival, NSW Line, Yvonne Ozquilt Network Inc, VIC Korner, Owen Scouts Australia SA Branch - Happy Valley Scout Group, SA Link, Peter Outlook Vic Inc, VIC Kouwenhoven, Hinterland Community Care Inc, QLD Lister, Suellen Arcadia P&C Association, NSW Roslie Litster, Deane SYP Landcare Group Inc, SA Kovassy, Hungarian Literature and Cultural Heritage Marianne Society Inc, VIC Loffler, Judy U3A Twin Towns Inc, QLD Kramer, Greg Brookfarm Byron Lighthouse Run, NSW Lonie, Jennifer Kilmore Swimming Club, VIC Kretchmer, Rod Tarralla Kindergarten, VIC Lorenz, Nadine Birdsville Social Club Inc, QLD Krieg, Steph Wallaroo Golf Club Inc, SA Lousada, Cindy Gifted Families Support Group Inc, NSW Kugler, Nadene Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club Junior Lucas, Jodie Salamander Bay Recycling, NSW Activities, QLD Lucas, Kate Animals Tasmania, TAS Lacey, Brenda Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation, VIC Luck, Olwen Laidley Agricultural and Industrial Association, QLD Lagzdins, John Canterbury Neighbourhood Centre, VIC Ludovico, Frank Tom Price Baptist Church, WA Lai, Stephanie SHINE for Kids Co-operative Ltd, NSW Lyle, Susan Montville State School P&C, QLD Laidlaw, Joanne Finding Yellow, NSW Lynch, Stephen Canterbury Norwood Kindergarten, VIC Lam, Tuan Tuong Australian Chinese Buddhist Society Lyons, Kathy Forest Hill Cricket Club, QLD Lambert, Barbara Manna From Heaven Sandgate Inc, QLD Mackay, Terry Community Support Frankston Inc, VIC Lambert, John SteamRanger Heritage Railway, SA MacKinnon, Alan JCI Australia, VIC Lange, Werner Friends of Agnes Falls Inc, VIC Macnamara, Winston Heights Public School P&C, NSW Langfield, Chris Para Hills Cricket Club, SA Christina Larkin, Rachel Riverland Harmony Chorus, NSW Mactier, Alex Windarring CHAPD Inc, VIC Laura, Susan Coastal a Cappella Chorus, NSW Maddock, Dungog & District Neighbourcare Inc, NSW Douglas Law, Michael Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre, NSW Magill, Greg Javaranda Preschool Centre Inc, NSW Lawrence, Diane Parklands Cottage Inc, NSW Maher, Lucinda Murilla Community Centre Inc, QLD Lawrie, Sue McLaren Flat Netball Club, SA Mahon, Shirley Rotary Club of Cleveland Inc, QLD Lecky, Samantha Zonta Club of Northern Beaches Inc, NSW Mahoney, Jan Sweet Adelines Australia, NSW Lee, Annette Northern Rivers K9 Sports Club, NSW Males, Kathy Kenmore Bridge Club Inc, QLD Lee, Donna 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group, QLD 24
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