Greg Young

Greg Young demonstrates dedication and commitment in his volunteer role for the Night Patrol service. He has been heading out on the vans to provide light meals and material aid to the most vulnerable in Canberra and surrounds. Greg contributes to leading a small and committed team on the Night Patrol service. He continues to build a strong rapport with the regular companions who come to the vans. He has dedicated a tremendous amount of time to ensure the vans go out night after night when others are unavailable to ensure our companions continue to receive the light meals and material aid they need to get through sleeping rough. Greg is an excellent example of someone who is actively combatting poverty and inequality in our community by giving back to make a difference in their own time. The Night Patrol is available to anyone but primarily focuses on supporting people who are currently at risk of homelessness or are experiencing homelessness currently. 

Wrapped in Love, Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Wrapped in Love teams’ mission is to deliver hope, love & laughter to children and families on the Pediatric Wards of Canberra Hospital. These volunteers go door to door to patient rooms, providing wellbeing care packs for families. These include mindfulness activities for guardians and children, essential care items families may not have had time to bring with them to the hospital, healthy snacks, crafts, games, and activities that encourage play and connection. The Wrapped in Love team brightens the day of families with resources that allow them to take a break from the daily stresses of hospital life and enjoy small moments together. 

Karen Wilson

Karen is a dedicated volunteer at Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. She volunteers through the childcare and gardening programs. Karen helps look after the children of Perinatal’s clients while they attend much needed therapy groups. 

She is exceptionally gifted at working with high-needed children. As well as helping maintain the large garden area, whenever we need an extra helping hand. 

Rhiannon Sandiford

Rhiannon’s volunteers with Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, an organisation dedicated to supporting young people living in families affected by mental illness. Rhiannon’s role encompasses assisting with program logistics, supervising young people during activities, co-facilitating mental health education sessions, and engaging with young people and supporting them to get involved in the fun activities. Rhiannon brings passion and energy to her role supporting young people, forms genuine connections and always goes the extra mile to ensure young people, staff and fellow volunteers feel welcome and supported.