June 2004

Long Gully volunteer wins Penington award

Pam Power of Long Gully in Bendigo received the 2004 Frances Penington Community Award during Housing Week.

Thirty-eight people from across Victorian were nominated for the award, named in honour of the first female commissioner of Victoria’s Housing Commission.

Minister for Housing Candy Broad said Ms Power had been honoured for her commitment, courage and leadership in the Long Gully community and, in particular, her drive to make conditions better for local children.

‘Pam has shown great determination in encouraging positive behaviours in adolescent boys and positive parenting in the community,’ Ms Broad said.

‘Pam also played a significant role in the establishment of the Long Gully Legends under-12 football team, a Shared Action community development project run by St Luke’s Anglicare.

‘She has been a grass roots community volunteer, playing a key role in communicating information to her fellow residents.

Ms Broad noted the high quality of nominees for this year’s Frances Penington Award.

‘It wasn’t easy for the judges to choose a winner, as each of the nominees has made a very valuable contribution to the community,’ she said.