George Capsis has received a NSW Government Community Service award for his support of some of the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community.
The NSW Government Community Service Award recognises individuals in NSW who have substantially helped to improve the quality of life of members of their community. This is beyond what would reasonably be expected in their usual occupation.
George founded Community Outreach Ministries in 1987 and has provided support to people disadvantaged by mental illness, homelessness, drug or alcohol abuse, suicide and family crisis.
In 2006 George received the Order of Australia Medal for his service to the community through the Community Outreach Ministries.
Each year Community Outreach Ministries holds an event in Cronulla to promote crucial public issues. This May, the “Good News Day” event highlighted people with disability and the work of their carers.
George has also represented the community in his role as a Sutherland Shire Councillor from 2008 to 2012 and was elected to the role of deputy mayor in 2011/2012.
George also served for a period of 17 years from 1986 as the Cronulla Sharks Rugby League team chaplain.
George is an active member of his community and is a deserving recipient of the NSW Government Community Service Award.
🇬🇧 Great Britain; great merch; great catch up with British Consul-General Louise Cantillon and her deputy Edward Kitt at NSW Parliament this week. 🇬🇧 ... See MoreSee Less
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In 1832 there were no schools in Parramatta, where young Irish-born James Martin lived. So he travelled from there to and from Sydney, where he went to school, for the next two years - he walked, he hitched rides, he slept overnight at school, and he walked again.
Sir James Martin went on to become Attorney General, Premier and Chief Justice of NSW.
His story is one to inspire students about the boundless opportunities open to them no matter what the challenges.
Today I joined Parramatta area students as they started a re-enactment walk from the Martin statue in Parramatta to the identical statue 20km away in Martin Place, central Sydney. ... See MoreSee Less
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Should have kept walking to londonderry chief justice needed in that corrupt area
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” - Henry T Ford.
u3a is an international volunteer organisation dedicated to providing intellectually stimulating activities, talks, courses in the arts, sciences, history, leisure, language, fitness and more for mature-aged semi-retired or retired people.
u3a aims to contribute to the fostering of lifelong learning, creativity, exercise, and community interaction so that the third age is the age of reinvention, rejuvenation, renewal and redirection.
Congratulations to the Endeavour (Southern) Region of Sydney u3a celebrating its 35th anniversary today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much Mark for coming today and sharing in our celebration, and being part of our milestone ~ the oldest region in Sydney u3a.
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The Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 found 3.4 million households across Australia were experiencing food insecurity and, of those, 2 million households were experiencing “severe” food insecurity.
@ourbigkitchen is a community kitchen prepares and distributes more than 250,000 meals each year, supporting over 30 charities and helping thousands of individuals.
Thanks Rabbi Dr Dovid Slavin and team for showing @kelliesloanemp, @nataliewardmlc your operation today. ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who support our community.
It’s hard to believe in this day and age that we have so many people requiring food . Does Albo even care or is he more interested in himself and what he can get for free ? 😡 when are people going to wake up and see that Albo does not care for people who are struggling .
☀️A perfect Spring day and large crowds for the bigger than ever annual Gymea Village Festival today. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great day!
It’s the only real village in the shire. ❤️
It was nice to see you today Mark.😊
Wonderful to hear from over 120 community members at our Shadow Cabinet reception at Penrith Panthers this week. The cost of living crisis was a top concern.
Plenty of pink on display for Pink Up Penrith month for the McGrath Foundation ! ... See MoreSee Less
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Should have visited londonderry up the road crooks liars and thieves in action