We all need a hero.

Everyone needs a hero, a role model to look up to. Over the years there have been some very special people whom I have admired for their involvement and commitment to their community. Without them standing up for us we would be the poorer. One such lady was Cr Ann Fraser whom I met 20 years ago. She was a strong advocate for sport and women and served her community well, achieving the respect of many who knew her.   

It was such a great honour to receive my Deakin Award on the same night
that the late Cr. Ann Fraser  was also acknowledged with the top gong.

Here I am receiving the Deakin Award for Service to the Community
presented by Michael Sukkar MP. This acknowledgement
from my community meant so much to me in 2014.

Two other women that have my utmost admiration are Patricia Fincham and Elwynne Kift. They are always generously giving their time to community groups. Their involvement with the Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG) and working with people with disabilities is to be commended.I was fortunate enough to be invited to witness the announcement of Patricia's achievement that had been cleverly kept under wraps by Elwynne Kift Secretary of HCAG who made the nomination. 

Patricia Fincham receives her Whitehorse Community Award in 2015

Marg Eklund was a treasured friend for over 20 years. Her inspirational work for the Girl Guides Victoria spanned over 82 years. We miss her terribly. Her daughter Lynne who lives in Brisbane takes my mum out for coffee as I used to take Marg out for coffee to Britannia Mall. We would all get together when we were all in the same State.

I hope to serve my community as faithfully as the inspirational Marg Eklund whose service to Girl Guides spanned 82 years. Marg was a great and caring friend.