Finalists have been announced for the 2018 Community Services Excellence Awards (CSEA), with 31 outstanding candidates named by Honourable Simone McGurk, Minister for Community Services.
The awards, presented by WACOSS in partnership with the State Government, recognise the work of organisations and individuals in the community services sector, who have demonstrably made a positive difference to people, families, and communities through innovative and creative practice.
Finalists in the awards include, health, Aboriginal, housing, youth, homelessness, mental health, out of home care, and emergency relief organisations.
“We are honoured to be able to present the awards to the worthy and esteemed organisations and individuals, who perform tireless work in the sector year after year,” said Louise Giolitto, Chief Executive Officer, WACOSS.
“We are incredibly excited to have 31 finalists, selected from 100 exemplary and valued nominations.
“These organisations are at the forefront, driving change within our communities to improve outcomes for people who experience disadvantage and adversity.
“The organisations and individuals have demonstrated a focus on outcomes, starting with local initiatives in their community, and partnering with other organisations, to provide creative and innovative solutions.
“The awards would not be possible without the long-term partnership with the Government, and the support of Lotterywest,” Louise said.
The winners for each category will be announced on Wednesday 2 May 2018 at an evening event which will be opened by the Community Services Minister, Honourable Simone McGurk, and coincides with the WACOSS Conference: Making Place.
Community Services Excellence Awards
5:00 – 7:30pm
Wednesday 2 May 2018
Perth Convention Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA 6000
Tickets for the awards ceremony are available at: www.cseawards.org.au
FINALISTS
Category 1 – Small Organisation
Befriend
Phoenix Support and Advocacy Service
Street Law Centre WA
Yangebup Family Centre
Category 2 – Medium Organisation
EON Foundation – EON Thriving Communities Program
Nyoongar Outreach Services
Tuart Place
Zonta House Refuge Association – Safer Pathways for Women and Children Program
Category 3 – Large Organisation
Foodbank WA – Community Kitchen
Parkerville Children and Youth Care
Richmond Wellbeing
Ruah Community Services – 50 Lives 50 Homes Campaign
Category 4 – Regional Organisation
Bloodwood Tree Association
EON Foundation – EON Thriving Communities Program
South West Counselling
Youth Involvement Council
Category 5 – Outstanding commitment to collaborative place-based services or solutions
ABC Foundation (Aboriginal Biodiversity Conservation)
ConnectGroups – Kalumburu Community Capacity Building Project, supported by Enterprise Learning Projects and Tramulla Strong Women’s Group
Mentally Healthy WA – Act-Belong-Commit ‘Standing Strong Together in Roebourne’ Aboriginal Project
Save the Children – Youth Partnership Project
Category 6 – Outstanding contribution to improving life in communities by an aboriginal organisation
Bloodwood Tree Association
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation
Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language and Culture Centre
Yorganop Association
Category 7 – Above and Beyond
Jamie Barr (City of Armadale)
Nicole Haberley (Reach for Life)
Maggie Lewis (Newman Women’s Shelter)
Dellys Sice (Manjimup Family Centre)
Category 8 – Excellence in Leadership
Fran Haintz (Shooting Stars)
Vicki-Tree Stephens (Youth Involvement Council)
Dawn Wallam (Yorganop)
Media contact: Laurene Coller, Communications Officer, [email protected], 0419 316 557, 08 9420 7222.
