Published Friday, 11 January, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural Affairs, Seniors and Youth
The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
Seeking volunteers to help select senior awards
The hunt is on for three community members to join the selection panel for the Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors.
Communities and Seniors Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said three of the six existing committee members were about to retire from the selection committee, which meant expressions of interest were being sought to replace the empty seats.
“Appointments to the selection panel last for three years, and now that half the panel has finished their term we would love to get some new members in,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“I know the members of the selection committee enjoy their role immensely.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the six person panel selected winners for the awards from hundreds of nominations received from the community.
“They meet up to three times each year and their primary task is to read through the many nominations received for the Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors each year and select the winners,” she said.
“Presently, committee members are asked to serve a three-year term, so the newly selected members will sit on the committee until 2010.”
Ms Nelson Carr said she was looking for people who had significant experience working as a volunteer for a community organisation, as well as a demonstrated interest in promoting the role of older people and the issues that affect them.
“Seniors make an invaluable contribution to the community in a variety of ways, and the Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors is just one way we can acknowledge this and let the public know what a great job older people throughout the state are doing,” she said.
Expressions of interest close on Monday 4 February 2008. Further information is available at the Department of Communities website at www.communities.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280
Communities and Seniors Minister Lindy Nelson-Carr said three of the six existing committee members were about to retire from the selection committee, which meant expressions of interest were being sought to replace the empty seats.
“Appointments to the selection panel last for three years, and now that half the panel has finished their term we would love to get some new members in,” Ms Nelson-Carr said.
“I know the members of the selection committee enjoy their role immensely.”
Ms Nelson-Carr said the six person panel selected winners for the awards from hundreds of nominations received from the community.
“They meet up to three times each year and their primary task is to read through the many nominations received for the Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors each year and select the winners,” she said.
“Presently, committee members are asked to serve a three-year term, so the newly selected members will sit on the committee until 2010.”
Ms Nelson Carr said she was looking for people who had significant experience working as a volunteer for a community organisation, as well as a demonstrated interest in promoting the role of older people and the issues that affect them.
“Seniors make an invaluable contribution to the community in a variety of ways, and the Premier’s Awards for Queensland Seniors is just one way we can acknowledge this and let the public know what a great job older people throughout the state are doing,” she said.
Expressions of interest close on Monday 4 February 2008. Further information is available at the Department of Communities website at www.communities.qld.gov.au.
Media contact: Minister Nelson-Carr’s office 3235 4280