NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

Lou's Place proudly nominated its team of activity volunteers for the annual NSW Volunteer of the Year awards. Several Lou's volunteers attended the regional ceremony at Paddington RSL on 12 August, including Katharina Arms (jewellery), Tanya Nasti (karaoke) in the Young Volunteer category and Amanda Lawson (creative writing).

Hosted by the Centre for Volunteering, the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, is an annual event that recognises the incredible dedication, effort and community service of volunteers across the state. The Centre for Volunteering recognises that volunteering plays a vital role in the well-being of our communities, and in 2023, 4.3 million people gave their time as a volunteers, contributing $178 billion to NSW (2023 State of Volunteering Report).  The sector has faced significant challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. 

Despite these obstacles, our wonderful volunteers at Lou’s Place continue to lead and participate in activities that are vital to our functioning and essential to our community. These include art, creative writing, sewing, piano, massage, karaoke, jewellery-making, hairdressing, yoga, movement and meditation, games and all-rounders. A huge thank you to our tremendous team!