2009 Disability Action Award Winners

Individual

Awarded for outstanding achievement, assisting people with a disability to overcome adversity to achieve personal goals, role model, promotion of inclusion, awareness or understanding in the broader community.

Lesley Alan and Alan Hayes

Sue Tyshing









Debbie Brooker



Robyn Elliott








Education
Awarded for program, methods, commitment or support offered.
Urn and Learn Program (Holy Spirit College)






Recreation
Awarded for accessibility, inclusiveness, service, facilities or activities offered.
Mackay Meteors


Employment
Awarded for service, accessibility, inclusiveness, opportunities or support.
Magpies Sporting Club






Business/Corporate
Awarded for accessibility/providing resources, sponsorship of events, partnerships, ongoing commitment.
Alfagomma Australia Pty Ltd





New Initiative
Awarded for project and/or program which has been implemented since 20 September 2008. Resourcefullness, ingenuity and creativity.
Urn and Learn Program (Holy Spirit College)