DELWP recognises hard-working volunteers

By Simon Ruppert

May 25, 2022

Nature’s beauty: Volunteer committees manage some of the region’s most loved destinations. Photo by Christian Pearson - Misheye

Hard-working volunteers across north-east Victoria were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community last week, during National Volunteer Week.

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National Volunteer Week celebrates and recognises the vital work of volunteers.

Across Victoria, 1500 Crown land reserves are managed by more than 1200 committees of management with support from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

DELWP Hume regional director Clare Kiely said some of the region’s most loved spots were managed by volunteers.

“(They) put in their time and energy to look after areas of important biodiversity and recreational value for local communities,” Ms Kiely said.

“A big thanks to everybody involved in committees of management. Whether it’s your first time on a committee, or you’ve been a member for many years, DELWP and the community greatly values your skills, experience, knowledge and the time you devote to being a committee member.

“We’re thrilled to acknowledge and support these groups for the work they do to preserve and protect our state’s precious natural assets.”

Types of reserves include public halls, recreation reserves, rail trails, coastal reserves, caravan parks and nature conservation reserves.

The following committees and volunteers have been recognised for their outstanding contribution:

Albert Heaney Oval Committee, Benalla — Ross Coles;
Barkly Park Committee, Rutherglen — Graham Steed;
Benalla Showgrounds Committee;
Butson Park Reserve Committee, Yackandandah — Ross McKibbin;
Chiltern Equine Park Reserve Committee;
Corryong Youth Club Hall Committee — Lorraine Griffiths, Karen Paton and Roslyn McKenzie;
Freeburgh Hall and Recreation Reserves Committee;
Harrietville Dredge Hole Committee — John Atkins;
Kilmore Cricket and Recreation Reserve — Lawrie Boyd;
Lima South Committee — Christine and Colin Gordon;
Myrtleford Recreation Reserve — Alan Johnston and William Westacott;
Ruffy Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee — Henry Noye and Bill Eddy;
Rutherglen Historic Reserve Committee — Judy Harrison and Ian Stones;
Tarrawingee Community Hall Committee;
Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee; and
Toolangi Recreation Reserve Committee.