NATIONAL DISABILITY AWARDS NOW OPEN
June 26, 2012
Nominations are now being taken for the National Disability Awards which recognise efforts to improve the lives of people with disability.
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has urged Gippslanders to nominate any individuals or organisations that have made a significant contribution to support people with disability.
Categories for the awards include: Emerging Leaders; Excellence in Accessible Communities; Excellence in Improving Social Participation; Excellence in Advocacy and Rights Promoting; Excellence in Improving Employment Opportunities; and Excellence in Improving Personal and Community Support.
Mr Chester said there many people within the local community who were doing great things to help people with disability.
“A number of people in our community go to great lengths to assist people with disability in their everyday lives,” Mr Chester said.
“No matter how big or small their efforts may seem, their contributions are valued by the community and in particular those they assist.
“The National Disability Awards are an opportunity to recognise these outstanding efforts and achievements.
“If you feel someone has made an extraordinary contribution to help people with disability nominate them for an award today.”
To nominate someone for a National Disability Award log on to www.idpwd.com.au
Nominations are open until 5pm, Friday, July 20.
