Last night, our Commissioners were pleased to present two of the awards at the 2018 Victorian Protecting Children Awards.
Principal Commissioner Liana Buchanan presented the Modelling a Generous Community Award to Emma Leunig, Community Inclusion Coordinator with MacKillop Family Services.
In presenting the award, Liana noted Emma's commitment to 'listening to, and improving the lives of, children with disability'.
The award recognises a person, team or group that has made a significant contribution to enhancing the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable Victorian children.
Our Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Justin Mohamed, presented the Aunty Walda Blow Award to Karen Heap, CEO of Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC).
The award recognises contributions of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person in Victoria to the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people. It was established in memory of Aunty Walda Blow – a proud Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba elder who lived her life in pursuit of equality.
For information about all the awards, visit the 2018 Protecting Victorian Children Awards page at the Department of Health and Human Services website.