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Humble Heroes

We’re celebrating the Humble Heroes of Lake Macquarie who are quietly making a positive difference in our community. The people who make things happen - the big or little, the visible and invisible. 

 

Thank you James

For creating places to meet and play

Thank you Michelle

For changing the lives of people with sensory needs through innovation

Thank you James

For your dedication to our community on and off the sand

Thank you Jonathon

For making our city more inclusive for people living with disability

Thank you Gina

For leaving a lasting smile on our customers’ faces

Thank you Phil

For making Speers Point Park always ready for action

Thank you Maree

For connecting us to our culture and Country

Thank you Margo

For protecting our waterways and native bushland

Thank you Jacqui

For instilling a love of reading in our little people

Thank you Belinda

For taking pride in our parks and reserves

Thank you David

For making our meals tastier and our footprint lighter

Thank you Yingping

For bringing joy to people through Chinese dance

Thank you Jessica

For telling our city’s stories and making history fun

Thank you Winsome

Your volunteer work is helping nature thrive in Lake Mac

Thank you Daniel

For mentoring our community through street art

Thank you Dylan

For giving our young people a voice

 

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Acknowledgement of Country

We remember and respect the Ancestors who cared for and nurtured this Country. It is in their footsteps that we travel these lands and waters. Lake Macquarie City Council acknowledges the Awabakal people and Elders past, present and future.

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Lake Macquarie City Council

126-138 Main Road,
Speers Point, NSW 2284

Box 1906, Hunter Region
Mail Centre, NSW 2310

Phone 02 4921 0333
Email council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

Local number for Wyee residents 02 4357 1999
Telephone Interpreting Service 131 450 
National Relay Service 133 677

ABN: 81 065 027 868

 

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