Goomeri SES volunteers recognised
13th December, 2012
Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss, today presented certificates of appreciation to six volunteers at the Goomeri State Emergency Service.“Goomeri SES volunteers have helped the community both in times of emergency and recovery. They help to evacuate people to safe areas when threatened by floods and storms, and then assist in the clean up and recovery efforts by restoring damaged property,” Mr Truss said.
“We should always thank and show our appreciation to volunteers who work to make life a little easier for someone else.
“Volunteers perform a range of important work, giving up their free time and resources to care for others by delivering a variety of community services. They make an enormous difference to the wellbeing of countless Australians and those less fortunate.”
Mr Truss said Wide Bay relies heavily on the contribution of volunteers.
“Volunteers contribute by sharing their skills and knowledge to strengthen the community in areas like community welfare, emergency services, sport, and environmental conservation.
“Their efforts often go unrecognised, but our community would not be the same without the work they do,” Mr Truss said.
“Volunteering can be extremely rewarding and I encourage everyone in Wide Bay to think about ways in which they can help to strengthen their community by becoming a volunteer.
“If you know of a volunteer who deserves special recognition, please contact me and I will arrange for the volunteer to receive a special national certificate recognising their efforts,” Mr Truss said.
Over the last few months, Mr Truss has received nomination forms asking him to say ‘thank you to the volunteers at the Goomeri SES.
Name - Organisation
Paula Wardell - Goomeri SES, Rural Fire and Rescue, Lions, Show Society
Dean Wardell - Goomeri SES, Rural Fire and Rescue, Lions, Show Society
Jimmy Wardell - Goomeri SES and Rural Fire and Rescue
Ramon Morsch - Goomeri SES
Gregory Ah-Quee - Goomeri SES
Steve Kay - Goomeri SES
Ian Cocks - Goomeri SES
