- Winners of the annual WACOSS Community Services Excellence Awards celebrated last night
- Awards recognise our State’s unsung heroes in the community services sector
The winners of the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) Community Excellence Awards have been recognised for their work in helping to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Western Australians every day.
Eight award winners were congratulated at a ceremony at Optus Stadium last night.
The awards are a partnership between the State Government, through the Department of Communities, and WACOSS.
The award categories and winners are:
- Small organisation providing collaborative, innovative or creative programs or services – Man Up WA;
- Medium organisation providing collaborative, innovative or creative programs or services – Starick;
- Large organisation providing collaborative, innovative or creative programs or services – Gumala Aboriginal Corporation;
- Regional organisation providing collaborative, innovative or creative programs or services – Busselton Hospice Care;
- Outstanding Community-Led Collaboration Leading to Better Community Outcomes – Social Reinvestment WA;
- Oustanding Achievement by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (Leading to Better Outcomes) – Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service;
- Above and Beyond – Winnie Hayward; and
- Excellence in Leadership – Elena Petrici
As stated by Community Services Minister Sabine Winton:
“Every day, thousands of dedicated staff and volunteers work across the community services sector to support Western Australians who experience disadvantage and adversity.
“Awards nights like these are such a great opportunity to recognise these truly incredible people and organisations.
“I want to congratulate all the deserving finalists and winners, and extend a huge thank you to all community service organisations for the wonderful work they do each day to make a difference in people’s lives.
“I also thank WACOSS for their ongoing support and partnership with the State Government for this event, and for hosting a wonderful celebration.”
