Ambulance staff receive Rotary awards
The following articles have recently appeared in suburban newspapers.
Nod to a tireless helper
Paramedic Chris Henning has worked with Ambulance for the past
23 years, 20 of them in Bowral. He doesn’t think he’s a hero, but many in the
community do and would see his appointment as Rotary’s inaugural emergency
services
person of the year as a deserved tribute.
People feel “instantly better” when under the care of Chris and this is supported through the many emails and letters of support received from families and individuals, thanking him for the extra care he delivered. Chris is also a peer support officer for his colleagues, providing counselling and a sympathetic ear for problems that they encounter within everyday work practice.
“I was pretty shocked receiving the award,” said Chris. “So many other people in this line of work do fantastic things and I almost feel as though I don’t deserve it”.
A trophy and certificate were given to Chris at the Rotary weekly meeting held at the Highlands Golf Club. This is the first Rotary "Emergency Services Appreciation Award" in the Highlands and the organisation plans to recognise an outstanding individual each year.
Congratulations Chris.
(Article courtesy of the Southern Highland News)
Unselfish dedication rewarded
A prestigious award, which recognises unselfish dedication and
exemplary service to a profession has been presented to nine members
of the Rotary Club of West Wollongong.
Earlier this month the club presented the Rotary International Pride of Workmanship Awards to outstanding club members. Around 140 guests attended the function at the Illawarra Leagues Club. Special guest speaker was Father Chris Riley representing 'Youth off the Streets'.
District Officer Terry Morrow was one of the nine recipients. Congratulations Terry.
(Article courtesy of the Wollongong Advertiser)
Ambulance is committed to assisting the community create safer and healthier environments and outcomes by making prevention everyone’s businesses. A number of innovative community education programs have been implemented to assist identify life threatening conditions, understand what to do in an emergency and the importance of adopting illness prevention strategies.