COMMUNITY TAB FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
19 September, 2018
The Finalists have been selected for the Community TAB Community Service Award in the 2018 Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.
The Awards are all about the passion of people who are committed to making regional Western Australia a better place to live.
The Finalists are:
• Youth Involvement Council, South Hedland
• Julian Pace, Kardinya
• Eugene Eades, Boxwood Hills
Youth Involvement Council of South Hedland delivers programs to young people from 5 years old to 25 who are considered to be at risk, disadvantaged or homeless. Over half of the 40 employees are under 30 and a third are Aboriginal. The Youth Accommodation Program, fondly known in as YAP is a 24/7 crisis accommodation service. They also provide night patrols and a social enterprise cafe to assist young people to gain employable, transferrable skills.
Julian Pace of Kardinya is the founder of Happiness Co, a social movement aiming to end global unhappiness and reduce suicide, using solution based models. The programs empower people to change lives, reduce anxiety and stress, and help with everyday issues. Using connection and contribution, through their social movement, Julian has now helped over 30,000 people. His Facebook page has grown to over 106,000 followers. Julian is assisted by 15 volunteer Ambassadors.
Eugene Eades of Boxwood Hills created The Nowanup program to support disadvantaged and troubled young people. Cultural knowledge camps and healing activities are held on Eugene’s property Nowanup, a meeting place for Noongar people. The Nowanup camp helps kids reconnect to their culture and community, with over 1,500 participants each year. Eugene runs cultural workshops for young Aboriginal people in the justice system, contributing to their sense of identity and worth, building cultural awareness and pride.
The Community TAB Community Service Award celebrates paid individuals, as well as groups, who make a significant contribution through community service or social justice initiatives. The award recognises those who are dedicated to the care of others, excel in their community sector profession or field of employment and those who seek innovative solutions to addressing social issues.
Finalists are in the running to win a great prize: Each category winner receives a $2,000 Award prize from Foundation Partner, Commonwealth Bank.
All Finalists will go into the People’s Choice Award which is run through our Facebook page; www.facebook.com/WARACAwards Please ensure you like our page and vote for your favourite Finalist. The winner will be announced at the Awards Gala Presentation Dinner and will receive $500 thanks to CBH Group.
Community members including friends and colleagues of each Finalist are invited to share this special occasion. Tickets are $120.00 each which includes a three-course meal, beverages and entertainment. Tickets can be easily purchased online at
https://awardsaustralia.eventsair.com/waraca18/gala
For further information about our Finalists or purchasing tickets please feel free to contact the Awards Office on 9201 1155.
Congratulations and good luck to all Finalists