On January 26, 2022, Love in Action Wallan were awarded The Australia Day “Community Group Of The Year” Award by Mitchell Council.
The team were honoured and proud to receive the award.
Team members Sarah Brewer, Kellie Dwyer, Paul Dwyer, Ebony Lay and Jenny Grad accepted the award at The Broadford Australia Day festival.
Love In Action Wallan were among great company, award recipients including:
Citizen of the Year: Norman Mason
Young Citizen of the Year: Tatiana Yousif
Online or Community Event of the Year: Seymour Local Aboriginal Network NAIDOC Week event
Community Group of the Year: Love in Action Wallan
Access and Inclusion Champion Award: Mitchell Multicultural Community Association
“These awards in some small way give recognition and thanks to people who have done so much for our communities, in many and varied ways,” Mitchell Shire Mayor Bill Chisholm said.
“Lifelong volunteers, dedicated young people and active community groups are the lifeblood of our Shire in our urban and rural areas.
“These people selflessly volunteer to make a real difference to other people’s everyday lives. The awards this year continue to showcase the wonderful community spirit and the high calibre of volunteers we have across the shire.
