The HESTA Community Sector Awards recognise outstanding service provision, advocacy and leadership in improving the lives of people who rely on access to the services of this sector.
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A story worth celebrating...
Winners have been announced for the 2019 HESTA Community Sector Awards.
Awards Dinner
The 2019 Awards dinner was held in conjunction with ACOSS' National Conference in Canberra.
Prizes
Winners will share a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.
Nominations are now closed
Award categories
Who can enter?
Australia’s community sector contributors are at the forefront of caring for and providing support to members of the community who experience disadvantage, discrimination, exclusion and hardship.
Colleagues, community sector professionals, volunteers and community sector contributors can nominate a special individual or team who has made a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged Australians. Everyone involved in the delivery of community services can nominate, or be nominated in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Recognition
Every person or organisation nominated will receive a certificate in recognition of their contributions.
Reward
Overall winners share in a $30,000 prize pool, courtesy of proud Awards sponsor ME- the bank for you.
Relive the excitement of the 2018 HESTA Community Sector Awards
2019 winners
Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC)
Beryl Women Inc.
YWCA Australia
Just Reinvest NSW
Diane Riley-McNaboe and Rhona Ashby
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
The Home Stretch campaign
Just Reinvest NSW
Outstanding Organisation
Finalists
Home-Start National Inc
Women's Property Initiatives
Youth Involvement Council
Social Impact
Finalists
Anglicare WA
Anglicare Victoria Rapid Response
Jesuit Social Services
Unsung Hero
Jenny Glare
Finalists
Simone Nicole Baird
Margaret Jorgensen
Elizabeth Serpell
Edward Thomson
Outstanding Organisation
WEstjustice
Finalists
Good Shepherd Microfinance
Little Dreamers Australia
Orange Sky Australia
Puuya Foundation
Social Impact
Community Legal Centres Queensland
Finalists
Blind Citizens Australia
Good Pitch Australia
Jesuit Social Services
WIRE Women's Information
Unsung Hero
Anne Mitchell
Finalists
Dr Claire Jones
Janne Bidenko
Ronald Briggs
Outstanding Organisation
Arts Project Australia
Finalists
Communicare Inc.
Youth Involvement Council
SHINE for Kids Cooperative Ltd
Social Impact
Women with Disabilities Victoria
Finalists
Advocare Incorporated
Fitted for Work
Justice Connect Not-for-profit Law
Outstanding Organisation
Finalists
